Everyone knows that the Daedalus Street District is the most infamous area of Orario.
Because the streets here are complicated and the buildings densely packed, it has become the perfect gathering place for shady gray-area businesses and outright black-market industries.
Therefore, besides the poor residents living here, this place could be called the most chaotic area in all of Orario, even messier than the busy marketplace with its constant flow of people.
In such a difficult environment, the Guild still managed to settle everything within just a week. Even Fron couldn't help but say: "Impressive as hell." Look at the former Loki Familia, those guys didn't even lift a finger.
Of course, the Guild's official reason was: street restoration.
Previously, due to the "Xenos" breaking onto the surface, Daedalus Street had turned into a battlefield. Under such a pretense, ordinary citizens were happy to cooperate, they wouldn't dare disobey the Guild.
That was also why, after the last battle ended, the Loki Familia and other factions immediately began non-stop repairs, all under a perfectly reasonable excuse.
For the major factions and the Guild, a city full of order is far better than a city in chaos. Thus, even if time was tight, they could only disperse the crowds naturally, afraid that panic would lead to a disaster none of them wished to see.
If that happened, they'd fall straight into the enemy's trap.
Don't forget, the primary purpose of the city of Orario is to serve as the lid sealing the Dungeon below. In essence, it is a fortress city.
Of course, some sharp-eyed people noticed something off from bits and pieces of information. But faced with the power of the major Familias and the Guild, what could they do?
"Swish"
Fron leaped onto a tall nearby building, placed his hand on his forehead to shade his eyes, and scanned the surroundings.
In stark contrast to the tense, gloomy Daedalus Street, the surrounding districts were noisy as always, the vibrant and bustling Orario everyone knew.
People's lives hadn't changed. Every face still carried hopeful smiles.
"Big sis! That hateful little human midget! Why won't he let us join the first wave of the attack!? He's treating us as errand-running extras AGAIN and AGAIN! I'm so irritated I'm gonna explode!!"
" ….. "
Listening to the complaints of the red-haired Amazoness, the tall, blue-haired captain of the Ganesha Familia, explained without changing her expression.
"In large-scale operations like this, every Familia has its own role. Cooperation and division of labor are how we maximize efficiency. Our mission is to guard the entire district. In this area, I doubt any Familia in Orario is more professional than us, the Ganesha Familia."
"Don't forget, once the attack begins, aside from citizens, there will be rats trying to sneak out from inside. Those are our primary targets. Not a single brainless idiot is allowed to escape."
" .... "
"All right. This mission is a crucial part of the operation's encirclement net. We cannot afford any mistakes. You don't want to embarrass Lord Ganesha, do you?"
Hearing that, the red-haired Amazon instantly deflated.
"Ugh, guarding duty AGAIN. I've had ENOUGH… Fine, fine! This is an honorable assignment! We are the City's Security!"
Feeling the stabbing gazes from the squad members, the red haired girl immediately straightened up.
After correcting her subordinate's attitude, Shakti's tone softened slightly.
"You don't need to feel frustrated. Besides us, even the Hephaistos Familia was excluded from the first attack sequence by Finn. With Finn's wisdom, he's not looking down on us. He simply made the optimal decision after considering the entire situation. Just trust him, that's Braver Finn."
"Oh right, big sis! What about the famous Tsubaki? Even if others aren't joining, she should be part of the attack unit, right? I've been looking everywhere and can't find her."
Mentioning Tsubaki, Shakti's mouth twitched.
"Ahem… rumor has it that during the battle a few days ago, she 'obstructed' the Loki Familia. She didn't lose credit entirely, but since Finn is the commander, he must consider other Familias as well. After much deliberation, he removed her from the operation and assigned her as rear support instead. She's… sulking about it."
As she spoke, Shakti's expression turned awkward, like someone trying not to laugh.
....
Meanwhile, Fron sat on the edge of a rooftop, overlooking the major Familias gathering below, quietly waiting.
"Hey, kid! Hurry up and plead on my behalf! That damned midget Finn excluded me from the assault team! That's a magnificent man-made dungeon, the gates are forged from the hardest metals! I must personally-"
Before the woman even arrived, her nagging voice approached from behind.
" ... "
Having his carefully settled mood ruined, Fron stood up helplessly.
"I mean, Tsubaki, calm down. After they take care of the rats inside, your Familia will still get your share of the materials. Why are you in such a rush?"
"No way! As a blacksmith yourself, you of all people should understand how desperately I want to go! Please help me talk to him!"
Feeling Tsubaki getting closer, Fron quickly stepped back.
"Hey hey hey, men and women should keep some distance. The operation is about to start, there's no way to change the order now."
"Besides, why are you so sure this one battle will wipe out all of them? You don't think their spies haven't been watching us, do you?"
" ... " Tsubaki finally realized.
Right. The Evilus was like rats in the sewer. Just because you can't see them doesn't mean they don't exist.
They were constantly plotting to overthrow Orario. With an opponent that troublesome, how could they not have backup plans?
....
After shaking off Tsubaki, Fron hurried back to his own team.
This time, as the leader of the first assault unit, he carried a heavy burden.
Because the lives of every member were in his hands.
Thus, the leader needed not only strength and reputation, but competence.
As for reputation, he practically had more achievements than he could carry.
A true multi-talent: skill, experience, magic, knowledge, technique, trust, composure, all of it.
"Form up!"