After a round of explanation—
The girls quickly understood.
They now possessed undying bodies.
And their connection to Raven Eltharion was that of master and servant.
Even more, all enemies they defeated would grant Raven shared "experience points."
But the most important rule—
No one was allowed to reveal their identity without Raven's permission.
Whether inside the Dungeon or in the city, they had to conceal who they were.
Even if Ryuu Lion appeared—
Unless explicitly permitted, none of them were allowed to reunite with [Gale].
They could only act like strangers, silently watching from the shadows.
It wasn't that Raven was heartless.
That reunion would happen—just not yet. It depended on the right time and place.
After all, Raven had only crossed into this world two days ago.
He didn't want to attract a storm of trouble right from the start.
"All right."
"I've said everything that needs to be said." Raven's gaze swept over their faces as he continued calmly, "In short—"
"I won't stop you from pursuing justice. Just don't cause me trouble."
What he meant was—
Whatever they did, it had to be done in disguise.
They must never reveal their faces or true identities.
Even if they encountered an old friend, they couldn't utter a single word.
All to avoid exposure.
Raven still wanted to keep a low profile for now—at least until he could acquire the Twilight Manor.
If he revealed too much power too soon—
He'd have to fund the construction of the Hestia Familia headquarters himself.
Alise lowered her head, visibly disheartened.
She had originally hoped—
That the first thing she could do after being reborn was to find her goddess Astraea, and the one she cared about most—Ryuu.
But that hope was extinguished by Raven's words.
The [Goddess of Justice] Astraea wasn't even in Orario.
She was currently living in the weapon-crafting city of Zolingen.
It was said—
She had already formed a new [Familia].
Now, with all the former members of the [Astraea Familia] revived—
Raven began to consider...
Perhaps he could travel to Zolingen and bring Astraea back to Orario.
Then, have her become a subordinate goddess under Hestia.
That way—
They'd all be one family again.
He just wasn't sure if their former base, the "Starry Mansion," could still be reclaimed from the Guild.
But—
Raven would try every means necessary to recover it.
For now, his priority was acquiring the "Hearth Manor" first.
…
"All right." Lila nodded seriously. "Then we entrust our justice to you."
"No problem." Raven grinned. "Personally, I think I have a decent sense of justice."
"In any case, I won't let you down—so rest easy, all of you."
Saying that, Raven pulled out a bottle of High-Grade Mind Recovery Potion and drank it in one gulp.
His energy immediately surged.
"Everyone, come with me." Raven gestured. "It's time to update your status."
Kaguya looked around at the dilapidated church, her eyes filled with quiet surprise.
A man this powerful… was living here?
But Raven's presence had long since surpassed common standards.
Soon after, Raven led them to the small underground room beneath the church.
There, [Silence] Alfia sat elegantly on a worn-out sofa, flipping through a book in silence.
"All of you, turn around and show me your backs," Raven said to the ten girls.
Alise suddenly asked, "Can our original goddess still update our statuses?"
"She can't," Raven replied with a chuckle, shaking his head. "But I don't mind if you treat me as your new god."
"Is that so?" Kaguya mused with a teasing smile. "Then… should we call you God Raven?"
Sharp-tongued though she was—
Kaguya never used harsh words with Raven.
Even the cold and aloof Alfia didn't show him her usual icy demeanor.
But toward anyone else?
That was a different story.
"Er…"
"The god title…" Raven's gaze lingered on the long, dark-haired Kaguya. "Let's keep it casual."
"Just call me Raven."
"Lord Raven is so generous." Kaguya chuckled lightly. "Then… would you help me undress?"
"—That's no problem at all."
Fighting might not be his strong suit—
But when it came to undressing, Raven was surprisingly skilled.
"Here? In this room?" Lila raised a brow.
Raven understood what she meant and explained, "Don't worry. Alfia is someone I trust completely."
"And no one else will get within a few miles of this place."
If any man dared to peek—
Alfia wouldn't wait for Raven's command. She'd kill them on the spot.
Then—
Kaguya sat on the bed, spreading her arms. Raven began untying her waist sash.
"…Why is this thing so tight?" Raven muttered as he struggled with the knot.
Kaguya's ruby-red eyes gleamed as she watched him—and suddenly, she burst out laughing.
Alise, standing beside Raven, turned and revealed her back. "Raven, help me update mine first."
"—Sure."
"Eh? Captain, are you ignoring me?" Kaguya's laughter vanished, her eyes narrowing coldly.
Raven sighed. "Don't rush. One at a time—everyone, start undressing."
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