The grand hall shimmered under the glow of countless chandeliers, their light reflecting off the polished marble floors. Music filled the space as nobles, soldiers, and townsfolk twirled across the dance floor, celebrating the peace that had been restored.
At the center of it all, Elsa, dressed in an elegant ice-blue gown, swayed gracefully in time with the music. Anna and Kristoff danced nearby, the princess's laughter ringing through the hall as Kristoff attempted to keep up with her energetic pace. Even Olaf had found himself a partner, though, judging by the snowman's flailing movements, dancing was not among his many talents.
Lioro, standing at the edge of the festivities, watched in silence. This was their moment. Their celebration. Soon, he and Elsa would be gone, stepping into an entirely different world.
But before that, he had something to give them.
As the song came to a close, Elsa turned and met his gaze. She approached with a knowing look. "You're not one for dancing, are you?"
Lioro exhaled through his nose. "Not really."
Anna, overhearing, walked up with Kristoff at her side. "Well, that's no fun. A farewell party and you're just standing here?"
Kristoff nodded in agreement. "At least give it a try, man."
Lioro shook his head but reached into his coat, retrieving a small silver box. "I have something else in mind."
Their gazes immediately locked onto the box. "What's that?" Elsa asked, curious.
Lioro opened it, revealing three silver rings, each shimmering faintly under the hall's warm lighting. Intricate runes were engraved along the bands, swirling in elegant patterns, almost as if they were alive with magic.
"These are made from the heart of the Frost Dragon I hunted," Lioro explained, lifting one ring. "I forged them myself."
Elsa, Anna, and Kristoff stared in awe.
Anna hesitated before reaching out. "They're beautiful."
Lioro handed her one. "More than that. These rings will let us talk to each other—no matter the distance, no matter the world."
Elsa's breath hitched. "Even after I leave?"
"Yes."
Anna bit her lip, gripping the ring tightly. "Lioro…"
He turned to Kristoff and Anna. "Yours have another effect. They slow aging, ten times slower than normal."
Kristoff nearly choked. "Wait, what? You mean I get to live longer?"
Lioro nodded. "Essentially."
Anna looked up in shock. "Then…?"
Lioro nodded. "Even if Elsa is gone for a long time, when she returns, you two will still be here."
It took him a lot of effort to make these rings, simply because of the constraints.
He had to clearly specify the requirements, Fortunately both Anna and Kristoff were just normal people and very weak, this is why the experience cost was discounted by a large extent, it he wanted to make one with the same effect for himself then it will atleast cost 5 million experience.
Not to mention he will also need to find suitable material; the frost dragon's corpse is not strong enough to support longevity for a higher-level player.
And with the three rings, his experience pool has been officially emptied out, reaching 0.
All three of them looked at the rings in their hands.
For a moment, none of them spoke. The weight of his words settled between them like freshly fallen snow.
Then, without warning, Anna lunged forward, throwing her arms around him.
Kristoff, after a second of hesitation, followed, gripping him tightly.
Elsa stepped forward and wrapped her arms around him.
They held him together in a firm, heartfelt embrace.
"Thank you," Anna whispered, her voice thick with emotion.
Kristoff let out a shaky laugh. "You're not as cold as you pretend to be, huh?"
Elsa, resting her forehead lightly against his shoulder, murmured, "I'll treasure this."
"You're the best Master Mage ever!"x3
Lioro sighed. He could feel their warmth against him, surrounding him. Slowly, hesitantly, he raised his arms and returned the embrace.
"…You guys are dramatic."
It was Disney, after all.
Happy endings!
Anna sniffed, laughing through her tears. "Shut up and let us have this moment, okay?"
"Ok....."
And for the first time, Lioro let himself be part of it.
From the side, Olaf wiped away an imaginary tear. "This is so beautiful. I love friendship moments!"
Sven, the reindeer, tilted his head in curiosity, then let out a satisfied huff, nudging Kristoff's shoulder approvingly.
Olaf turned to Sven. "See? This is why I need a ring too."
Sven snorted.
Lioro sighed, still trapped in the group hug.
".....Still no Olaf."
He was not making equipment for that snowman! Never!
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The night air in Arendelle was crisp, the sky blanketed in stars. Elsa stood beside Lioro just outside the castle, a soft breeze playing with the hem of her gown. She had said her goodbyes, and though her heart felt heavy, excitement stirred within her.
Lioro extended a hand. "Ready?"
Elsa took a steady breath and nodded. "Yes."
A pulse of energy surged around them. The air warped, space trembled, and then the two of them disappeared from the spot.
[Sword Master Lv 2-> Sword Master Lv 0]
[Magic Swordsman Lv 5-> Magic Swordsman Lv 2]
An additional level spent for taking Elsa with him.
He will to go to Danmachi first to farm some experience then transfer his sisters right after.
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Danmachi World
Night Time
Hestia Familia's House, Lioro's Room.
The space warped, and in a flash of light, two figures materialized on the wooden floor.
Lioro stood calmly, his posture as steady as ever, while beside him, Elsa blinked in wonder, taking in her new surroundings.
Her gaze wandered over the room, it was neat, yet incredibly simple. A single bed, a wooden desk with a chair, and barely any decorations. It lacked the extravagance she had expected, making her wonder if it was merely a guest room.
"Lioro, is this your room—" Elsa began, but her words faltered when she noticed his expression.
Lioro's brows were furrowed deeply, his blue eyes narrowed in concentration. A silent tension hung in the air.
'Did something happen?' Elsa thought, concern creeping into her chest.
But Lioro's mind was already racing.
'My connection with the undead… has been severed.'
The only undead he could still sense was the guardian stationed outside the Familia house.
Which meant…
'They died? But how?'
They were high-tier summons, monsters powerful enough that even he would have difficulty defeating them under normal circumstances.
And they were beaten.
'They couldn't even retreat? How was the Void Phantasm killed?...'
Even he was unable to detect the Void Phantasm.
But now there's an enemy who could do that?
Lioro's face darkened.
'Was it the OEBD?'
The One-Eyed Black Dragon, the legendary calamity that had once emerged from the depths of the Dungeon to ravage the world. If it was truly responsible, then…
No. That didn't make sense.
'The OEBD left the Dungeon in the past… Why would it go back?'
It contradicted everything he knew. Which left only one other possibility.
'A new enemy. But how strong? And which floor did they appear on?'
His fingers unconsciously tapped against his arm, his mind trying to piece together the situation.
A gentle touch on his arm pulled him out of his thoughts.
Lioro turned, meeting Elsa's worried gaze. Her hand lightly held onto his sleeve, her eyes silently asking if everything was okay.
Forcing himself to set aside his thoughts for now, he exhaled and gave her a small smile.
"My thoughts wandered for a moment. Let's go meet the Familia," he said.
Elsa hesitated for a second, but seeing that he wasn't going to elaborate, she nodded.
"Familia… Gods…" she murmured, excitement flickering in her expression.
Lioro had already told her about the gods and the Hestia Familia, but now, she was about to see it for herself.
With anticipation filling her heart, she followed him as they left the room.
As they stepped into the empty hall, a nearby door creaked open.
A figure silently emerged from the shadows—tall, composed, and radiating an aura of quiet strength.
Yoriichi.
His golden-red eyes observed them calmly, his gaze momentarily lingering on Elsa before shifting back to Lioro.
Lioro smiled and raised a hand in greeting.
"It's good that you're alert, Yoriichi. Come and meet our new Familia member," he said, gesturing toward Elsa.
Yoriichi remained still for a moment before stepping forward. His movements were quiet, almost unnaturally so.
His piercing gaze settled on Elsa.
"Hello," he greeted, his tone neutral.
Elsa returned his greeting with a warm smile. "Hello."
Silence.
Yoriichi maintained his unreadable expression.
Elsa's smile twitched slightly.
Still, Yoriichi remained unmoved.
Elsa subtly leaned closer to Lioro and whispered, "Did I do something wrong…?"
Lioro shrugged. "No, he's just always like this."
Yoriichi finally shifted his gaze to Lioro, then back to Elsa. After a moment, he gave a small bow.
"My name is Yoriichi. Pleased to make your acquaintance," he said politely.
Elsa, ever the queen, gracefully mirrored the gesture.
"I am Elsa. It's a pleasure to make your abundance—" she paused, blinking.
Lioro gave her a side glance. "You mean acquaintance?"
Elsa straightened up immediately, her cheeks dusted with the faintest blush.
"Yes… that's what I meant," she muttered.
Yoriichi observed her quietly.
'The mana around her… It's different from a human's.'
It wasn't turbulent like a mage's, nor wild like a monster's. It flowed naturally, as if it were a part of her being. He didn't recognize it, but whatever she was, she was no ordinary person.
Just then—
"Lioro-san!"
A voice called out, and Bell Cranel came running down the stairs with a bright smile.
He skidded to a stop in front of them, his gaze shifting between Lioro and Elsa.
Lioro casually introduced her. "New Familia member."
Bell's eyes widened. "Ah! Hello! I'm Bell Cranel!"
Elsa smiled and took his outstretched hand. "Hello, Bell. I am Elsa."
As they shook hands, Elsa's eyes briefly flickered between Bell's white hair and Lioro's.
They were eerily similar…
Same hair color.
Different eye color—Bell had red, Lioro had blue.
A sudden thought crossed her mind, and she couldn't help but ask.
"Lioro… is Bell your—"
"No," Lioro replied flatly.
Elsa blinked at the immediate response.
"I… see," she said, deciding not to question it further.
Bell, unaware of what just happened, simply smiled in confusion.
Then suddenly.
"Lioro-san! Actually, Goddess Hestia, she—"
Before he could finish.....
"LIORO!"
A loud, teary voice echoed from above.
Everyone turned their heads just in time to see.....
Hestia.
The petite goddess leaped off the first-floor railing, her arms outstretched, her eyes filled with tears and snot.
Bell's face paled.
Yoriichi's eyes narrowed.
Elsa blinked in surprise.
…She was going to fall.
The realization hit all of them at once.
Yoriichi instinctively moved to catch her.
But he wasn't the fastest.
A white blur flashed past him.
By the time he registered it, Lioro was already beneath her.
Effortlessly, he caught Hestia in his arms.
Hestia, still crying, immediately latched onto his neck. "Lioro, I'm sorry! Don't leave!"
Lioro sighed, adjusting his grip to keep her from slipping. "What are you doing, Goddess?"
Meanwhile—
Bell, who had been watching, suddenly shivered.
A cold chill ran down his spine.
Slowly, he turned his head—
Only to see Elsa, standing stock-still, watching the scene with completely blank eyes.
The warm smile from earlier? Gone.
Instead, the temperature around her had dropped.
Snowflakes had begun to form in the air.
Bell gulped and silently hid behind Yoriichi.
Yoriichi, however, remained composed—his keen eyes watching Elsa with intrigue.
'Her mana… It reacts naturally to her emotions.'
Fascinating.
Lioro, still holding Hestia, finally noticed the sudden chill.
Glancing sideways, he saw Elsa's blank stare and the swirling snowflakes forming around her.
The corners of Lioro's mouth twitched.
This… might be a problem.