In the first-floor hall of the guest mansion behind the Adventurers' Guild, Chen Hai gathered everyone.
He intended to introduce Saeko Busujima, Rei Miyamoto, Saya Takagi, and others who had come to Orario for refuge, to Hestia.
The maids arranged by the Guild had prepared snacks and tea, then left the scene.
Chen Hai now took his seat, looking towards the corridor connecting to the guest rooms.
"They'll be here soon."
"Are they all people from another world? Did they come to Orario through the 'dimensional gate' in the Dungeon?"
Hestia was curious about the identity of the guests she was about to meet.
"That's right, there are some problems in their world."
"What problems?"
The blue-ribbon girl intended to get to the bottom of it.
Chen Hai gave a simple explanation.
A sudden virus outbreak, monsters that were dead but could move, those 'Living Dead' gradually occupying the world posed a huge threat to humanity.
After hearing this, Hestia was not surprised.
She stared at the freshly picked fruit on the table.
Orario had far more strange occurrences than any other world.
"After being attacked, those corpses turn into monsters… It sounds a bit scary, but they can't compare to the monsters in the Dungeon, can they? Does that world not have forces to fight against them? Something similar to Adventurers who subjugate monsters in the Dungeon, no… now it's not about subjugating, but repelling them!"
The meticulous Hestia corrected herself.
Chen Hai pushed the delicious-looking fruit in front of the goddess and responded,
"That world has armed forces that can use various firearms and artillery, but if the virus breaks out from within, the entire system would collapse, wouldn't it? It's similar to a Familia's main god disappearing."
Chen Hai, who had watched the anime, did not learn the specific movements of the 'global army' from the plot.
It's possible the author specifically arranged for heavy firepower units to be infected by the virus.
There was no other way; the ultimate interpretation right was in the author's hands.
"So… I think it would be easy for Adventurers from the Dungeon to go to that world and solve the problem."
"An interesting proposal."
"Hehe~"
Hestia grinned.
Having come from the Celestial World to the Human World, she was actually very interested in the 'other world' Chen Hai spoke of.
"I think Chen Hai-kun could select Adventurers he thinks are powerful, and then have those Adventurers subjugate the monsters in the other world. That way, Chen Hai-kun's influence would definitely rise to another level."
"That is indeed a good approach."
To let the Adventurers from 'danmachi' 'invade' the 'Living Dead' plane and eliminate the monsters.
Finally, announce the 'Chen Hai's Unit's Strike Plan against the Living Dead' to the entire world.
Presumably, this would rapidly increase the occupation rate of the 'Living Dead' plane.
After all, just like modern thermal weapons, powerful magic could easily sweep away a horde of 'Living Dead'.
And it would ensure cleanliness and no pollution, in line with environmentalists' rules (chuckles).
"I can go and see then too."
Hestia did not hide her interest in the other world.
Chen Hai placed this proposal of 'danmachi Adventurers invading other planes' high on his list of plans.
After all, if the occupation rate of the 'Living Dead' plane was maxed out, the entire planet would become a source of experience for Chen Hai.
Footsteps echoed at this moment.
It was the sound of multiple footsteps.
Chen Hai and Hestia looked towards the corridor, and Saeko Busujima, Rei Miyamoto, and others appeared.
"Sorry, we're late."
Rei Miyamoto said, tidying her clothes.
"I'm grateful to the Adventurers' Guild for preparing the dresses, but I just don't feel quite used to them."
Having changed into an exquisite long dress made of fine fabric, Rei Miyamoto felt a bit unaccustomed.
Like her, Saeko Busujima, the Takagi Mother and Daughter, and Shizuka Marikawa had also swapped their modern clothes for medieval-style dresses.
This way, everyone had a bit of a 'danmachi' vibe about them.
"Everyone, please take a seat first. This is my friend, Miss Hestia."
Upon hearing the introduction, everyone greeted Hestia.
After responding, Hestia suddenly focused on Saeko Busujima.
She looked at the wooden sword Yako carried with her and immediately grabbed her hand.
"Are you interested in joining a Familia?"
...That was quite sudden.
In Hestia's eyes, Saeko Busujima seemed to be a very promising new star.
However, Saeko Busujima did not accept.
"I'm not sure what a Familia is… And my main task right now is to follow Chen Hai-kun's arrangements."
Saeko Busujima wanted to become stronger.
Especially after Ais Wallenstein demonstrated her immense power.
So Saeko Busujima committed to Chen Hai, deciding to follow him always.
"Following arrangements, that shouldn't mean following everything, should it?"
"Why do you ask?"
Saeko Busujima looked puzzled. Hestia didn't answer but looked at Chen Hai, then at Shizuka Marikawa.
Shizuka Marikawa noticed Hestia's gaze and quickly stood up.
"Do you want to eat these grapes first? I can give them to you!"
Completely misunderstanding, Shizuka Marikawa pushed the plate of grapes in front of Hestia.
Uh… Hestia was a bit speechless but still responded with a smile.
"No, thank you…"
"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this. The reason I gathered everyone this time is to discuss your future arrangements."
Chen Hai decided to bring the conversation back on track.
Shizuka Marikawa could work in the infirmary;
Yuriko Takagi had a business mind and could help the Guild members.
That left Saeko Busujima, Rei Miyamoto, and Saya Takagi.
Among them, Yako was the most adaptable, and Chen Hai believed she could be a Focus on training.
Just as he had turned Ais Wallenstein into his 'City Member'.
Thump, thump, thump!
A knock on the door sounded.
Shizuka Marikawa, who was closest to the door, opened it. Eina, panting, stood outside.
"Mr. Chen Hai! Excuse me! We just received reports from many Adventurers; a riot has broken out on Dungeon Floor 20! Extremely powerful monsters have appeared, and the Adventurers have all been severely injured!"
"Understood."
"Um… aren't you worried?"
"I'll go deal with it now."
Chen Hai knew what had happened.
That was the floor where the Heretics were active.
Chen Hai had originally thought of having the powerful Heretics suppress the Adventurers, forcing the latter to fight seriously with everything they had, thereby yielding more experience points.
Now it seemed he was asking too much… So—
It was time for the Heretics to change their way of working.