3. Dominance

English is not my first language, so you might find some mistakes in the translation of the chapter.

This chapter has been translated by various means in order to obtain the best result so that you may find some simple or regular wordings.

If you find any grammatical errors or misspelled words, please feel free to correct them or write a recommendation to improve the story. Your support would be appreciated.

Enjoy the chapter.

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"..." - Dialogues.

'...' - Thoughts.

<... > - Spells

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"A drink after a long day's work always comes in handy" a young man said jovially and leaned his arms on the table after taking a sip of his drink.

"I think so too" a Dwarf with a big beard laughed.

A refined Elf sighed as if disappointed "Could you remind me what we're celebrating? It's not like we came from an expedition, or someone leveled up."

"Ah, my dear Riveria. It is always a fun time to drink" the red-haired woman smiled mischievously "Equally serves to rest."

The blond Pallum at the table spoke "Just let our Goddess Loki be her usual self, Riveria. Arguing will bring headache. It won't be good for you."

"You're right, Finn" Riveria murmured "Let's let Loki act like he always does."

"Like a Goddess?" Gareth asked.

"Exactly like a Goddess... How do the Gods act?"

Gareth thought about it stopping his hand with the drink "Like, uh, gods?"

"The best answer"

The Goddess of Mischief laughed with amusement "You are entertaining my little ones."

"Now Loki let's get right to the point you wanted to tell us" Finn stated the reason why they went out "What exactly happened?"

Loki sighed wearily remembering that she was talking to other Deities "The dungeon was stirred up recently. It was thought that there were Gods involved, but the idea was dismissed."

"There were no Irregulars, so that's correct" Riveria closed her eyes solemnly.

"However," Loki's tone became serious "Even Ouranos intervened with his opinion. The Familias were to be warned that the monsters stirred as if searching for something and increased the number of these in the dungeon."

Finn rubbed his chin curiously "Rivira should be sought out about the situation. Obviously, they'll ask for something in return, so a few valis will work."

"Bah! The wimps in that place only know how to lick other people's feet!" a gray-haired Werewolf sneered "They must have let Cyclops fight and hid like scaredy-cats!"

The Werewolf is not entirely wrong. It was Tsubaki who eliminated the monsters because Rivira wanted to make sure that no one would die in the face of the imminent danger that was approaching.

"Bete is probably right" Gareth spoke "The Hephaestus Familia recently went down to the dungeon. They may have some information about what happened."

"I'll have to go with Hephy if we need her..."

"Don't worry Loki, we'll send a group to investigate" Finn added with a smile "Also there were no problems, so there's no need to get agitated."

"Captain! Why are you talking about such a serious subject?! Have fun with me!" A voluptuous, brown-skinned woman hugged Finn from behind.

"Tione it's not the time" the Amazoness pouted and, with a few pats on her arm from Finn, she pulled it back.

"Hehehe, the captain ignored you" another Amazoness with the same appearance as Tione, but with a flat chest, laughed, to which Tione growled in annoyance "Ne, Captain, do I hear the rumor?"

"Tiona, this is no time for gossip."

"Hah, Riveria!" Tiona smiled radiantly "It's about what happened. They say they saw Cyclops with a peculiar person, and it seems he was also coming with them."

Finn was interested "A peculiar person? Why do they say that?"

"Well, according to them he looked very grim and had an extremely drab face to the point of making others feel intimidated if they looked at him for too long, but Cyclops laughed with him regardless."

"Do you think it has something to do with the upheaval?" Riveria asked Finn "It could have been a problem caused as in the past."

"Don't jump to conclusions so quickly, Elf" Gareth raised an eyebrow at Riveria "It's fine to give your opinion but remember what your limit is."

Riveria closed her eyes and kept silent without looking back at Gareth "Right. We're not ones to meddle in other people's personal lives."

"Do you know what he looked like?" Finn asked Tiona to which Riveria got a twitch in her eye as her comment was blatantly ignored.

"Heh, I don't remember~"

"I see. Then let's put it aside."

"H-Hum" a timid voice was heard coming from an Elf with golden yellow hair "I think I heard it..."

"Share it with us, dear Lefiya" Loki looked at the Elf who felt a little embarrassed by the attention on her "Enlighten us with your wisdom."

"Well..." Lefiya played with her fingers straining to speak "I heard tell that he has long hair of a deep dark purple color. His clothes were black in color, and he looked very grim."

"That doesn't tell us much," Riveria mentioned.

"It's best we save the questions for later" Finn smiled calmly "We just need to talk to Bors and if possible, ask the Hephaestus Familia something. Anyway, nothing happened, and it was simply an agitation."

"Yes, to drink!" Loki exclaimed excitedly "Aaaaiiis, embrace me!" The Deity pounced on Ais, but this time she has not suffer rejection, which puzzled her "Huh? What is this splendid feeling? Ais did not repel me?"

Ais does not respond to her Goddess and ignored the fact that Loki always do because she has found something that interests her in her target. A seated figure that looks normal.

However, for Ais who is obsessed with strength, that figure is anything but normal. Underneath that calmness there is something waiting for its moment and that frightens her, as well as intrigues her.

She wants to go and ask him how to become stronger, but her instincts tell her to stop and let him eat in peace. For that very reason the figure received more attention from Ais.

Riveria watched Ais and noticed that she was looking in a certain direction. It was not only Riveria, but also the others looked where Ais is looking.

"Well, to my mind it looks pretty dark" Tiona commented sarcastically.

"Really?" Tione looked at her sister like she is an idiot.

"His clothes are black, and his hair is dark purple..."

"Do you think he knows anything, Riveria?" Finn asked the Noble Elf.

"He's probably just an acquaintance of Tsubaki's. We'd better leave him alone; it is not our duty to bring other people on our errands. You can ask him later."

"Too late" Gareth pointed to Loki who is already walking towards that person.

Finn sighed. His Goddess looks like she is going to act like a Deity again and he has to apologize for his mistake.

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Michael enjoys his thirteenth plate with satisfaction. He has long since discovered his ability to consume a lot of food and he takes advantage of it.

Hunger is normally uncommon for Michael because he constantly consumes foods that give him a boost in his stats, but with that he knew he can eat quite a few things.

Now otherworldly food interests Michael, as Terraria food can be made in many ways, as well as the way to get it is unique.

No one wants to eliminate a monster and have it drop food out of nowhere. The materials are more than enough. It is already strange for Michael to earn coins by killing monsters.

"Woah, you are more beautiful than I thought. Very masculine I must say."

Michael ignored that voice and took a sip of his ale. The Michael of long ago would not drink, but after going to Terraria he no longer had that limitation and then he stopped caring.

It is a good drink and Michael is very unlikely to get drunk. There is a certain drink that does give him an increase in strength, although it lowers his defense.

In short, if Michael drank enough, he could get drunk and he liked that because it made him feel like a normal person. A situation that could happen to everyone.

"I heard you just got back from the dungeon; do you know anything about what happened down there?"

There is a fly flying in front of Michael. He waved his hand to shoo it away so it would not land on his food.

"What a unique outfit you've got on. Why do you look so gloomy? I have not seen you around. How about sharing an ale with me? Where did you come from?"

Mia sweats internally at the impassive attitude Michael is showing to the point that he did not even consider Loki's existence and he is focused on his food.

The Dwarf just watched, thinking of intervening when necessary. She understands very well that it is better to protect others than to protect Michael, because that is what her instinct tells her.

It will be problematic if a Goddess ends up getting beaten up in your pub.

"Are you listening to me?" Loki walked up to Michael's face with her drink in hand and pecked him on the cheek "You have veryyyy soft skin, what's your secret?"

Michael continued to focus on what he wants without noticing Loki. His ability to concentrate can only be circumvented in case of danger. Loki is not a danger to Michael.

"Do you know anything about the agitation in the dungeon? Don't worry, I don't bite."

Loki is smiling internally. A mortal pays no heed to her, one of the two Deities with the most powerful Familia of Orario. In fact, it seems that her existence is not being considered.

Fun for the Gods is the reason they came down. Such a simple and repetitive life in heaven is not enough for them.

For that very reason, Loki is interested in the mortal, who is not enthusiastic about someone like her. Loki knows that she is not the most beautiful, but her Familia has a lot of prestige and that cannot be ignored.

Everyone who comes to Orario knows about Loki, as well as Freya. This is to be expected because in Orario looking for a Familia is essential to stock up on supplies unless you did not want to be an adventurer, but even so it was more convenient to have something protecting your back.

*Plop*

Ale spilled on Michael's head causing him to blink because he never expected them to do that to him. Mia who contemplated the event closed her eyes, praying that things would not escalate any further.

"Hey, she asked you a question" A Werewolf approached with a look of disdain "A weakling like you must obey."

Michael moved his hand and ran his fingers where the ale runs down his face. Why does he have ale on his head? Why did they throw it at him? What is the reason?

Loki noticed the confusion in Michael "Bete, stop-"

"Don't ignore me, you bastard!" Bete aggressively shoved Michael's shoulder as he continues to be dumbfounded, "You think you are a big shot coming in here and ignoring the best of us?! Come on, say something! Or are you simply scared?"

Michael heard the words and began to process them. He has no enemies; they were all left behind in Terraria. So, why is there someone claiming something from him that does not make sense?

Mia suddenly felt a chill, a sensation she had not felt for a long time, and it was slowly growing. She stood on guard hoping to avoid a problem.

*Spit*

"Don't bother Loki" Bete spat in Michael's hair "It's not worth this waste."

Michael paid attention to the person who is insulting him with a voice full of irritation. What is the first thing on Michael's mind?

Kill him.

That is the answer for Michael.

A simple swing with a sword to cot him in the head, or perhaps a blow with [Nebula Blaze], and it would all be over.

What reason does this person have to bother him?

Michael does not know that; however, he is not going to allow that. After going through all that only to have some guy come in and insult him like he's trash because he didn't pay attention to him.

No, no, no. He has to show the reason why they should never bother someone else because they feel like doing it.

"If you're listening to me, don't kill him" Mia said to Michael hoping it would do some good her words "Just teach him not to bother you."

"... There may not be a second time."

Mia felt as if a sword was being put to her neck and she did not like that. 

Michael pulled out of his pocket, summoning it from his inventory, the [Super Absorbant Sponge] and ran it through his hair to absorb the liquid and clean up what he could, the smell remained "Hey, jerk face, who are you supposed to be?"

The voice was loud enough for the pub to fall silent. Many already see Bete as usual, fighting because he is a level 5 adventurer who always annoys others, but now someone has confronted him.

No one can believe what they are seeing, yet they said nothing and preferred to continue watching rather than intervene. Similarly, many do not have the strength to do anything meaningful.

Bete paused before returning to her spot as he ignores his Goddess, scolding him for being rude, and turned to Michael with a deadly look, "What the fuck did you just call me?"

"Are you deaf? Are your ears for decoration or what? Even a cute chihuahua would hear more than you do. You're pitiful as a mutt, asshole."

"Come over here and tell me on the fa-"

"I'm telling you right here in front of everyone, puppy" Michael was deadly serious "All I see is a moron who knows how to insult and talk gibberish. You weren't even the one talking to me, but yet you think you have the relevance to butt in where no one called you."

Bete's eyes were injected with murderous intent.

"You know, you smell awful. When did your owners bathe you?" There was no lack of laughter at the end of the question, "I have only seen you bark, though you have never bitten. Or are your fangs tender?"

With that last one, Bete went into a frenzy and caused the Loki Familia executives to become alert, however, it was too late for that because Bete had already released a kick straight for the kill.

*Thump!*

Nevertheless, to everyone's disbelief, Michael simply received the kick with one hand without changing his expression. Likewise, Bete's eyes widened when his foot was held, and he could not let go.

"That punch was going straight for the kill...I won't respond in kind because to kill you would be to let you go away from humiliation."

*Crack!*

In an instant Bete's leg broke at an unthinkable angle and he fell to the ground as pain shot through his entire body, which was shaken by the blow.

Before Bete could scream curses, her head was grabbed from both sides and Michael forcefully pulled her down to his knee for a direct blow to her face.

*Creak!*

The surrounding people hissed in pain because the blow was hard enough to break the bones in Bete's face.

Silence was all that remained.

"Dogs learn that they should not rebel before the Alpha" Michael looked at Bete with pity as he releases a lot of blood from his nose and mouth "That will teach him to put his head down and obey."

Michael returned to his seat, but suddenly remembered that he is smelling of ale because of a silly puppy.

"It's good to see you didn't kill him" Mia sighed "You wanted to respond the same way he did, but you avoided him. That's good, the Loki Familia wouldn't have left you alone for that."

"It's not like I care. Can I ask you to hand me my key and guide me to where the bathroom is? I need a shower. I'll pay you if I have to."

"That's not urgent. As much as I would like more money it will be more of an extortion, and you deserve it. Do you have any spare clothes?"

"Sure" Michael replied vaguely, but Mia never noticed that he had any baggage other than his pockets "Hm?"

A firm of short stature approached Michael with a smile that he found very annoying and too fake, as if it is artificial.

"I've told you many times to control Vanargand, Finn" Mia stated with annoyance "You should have stopped him the moment he moved, and nothing would have happened."

"There's nothing to worry about anymore. Things ended well, although I can't say the same for Bete."

Mia frowned at Michael, who just left a few coins as a tip and turned around so that a waitress could guide him to the bathroom and show him where his room was.

"Please wait a moment."

Michael still has the same look on his face, but he already feels satisfied with hitting Bete even though inside him continues that decision to kill him "What do you need, Pallum? Can't you see that I need to take a bath because of your pet?"

"Well, I can't say the same when you left Bete in that state."

"That guy wanted to kill me with that kick" Michael looked Finn in the eyes making him uncomfortable "It's annoying for me to fight, but I still feel like killing him. Give me a reason not to?"

"Bete tends to act out on his own from time to time. It was also a bit of your fault when you mentioned his fangs, it's a sensitive subject for him."

"So, it's not the first time he's made a scene and yet you're still berating me" Michael cocked his head to one side looking for a valid point "He's supposed to learn respect".

"I think we got off to a bad start" the blond-haired Pallum smiled kindly "My name is Finn Deimne."

"Did I ask you?" Michael did not care about the Pallum's name "From the way Mia referred to you and from how the others in your group are looking at you, you seem to be someone important."

"Of course. I am the captain of my Familia."

"I see. It is not to be expected that you would look as pitiful as

the puppy" Michael's words reached the ears of everyone in the pub "If you're the Captain, I wouldn't be surprised if tantrums happen anymore. You are

pathetic."

Michael does not know who the Pallum is or what his Familia is. The only thing he does know is that they apparently believe they have the right to beat others because they are strong and that irritated him a lot.

"Hey! Who do you think you are insulting the Captain?!"

Finn's eyes widened as a certain Amazon arrived on the scene "Stop it, Tione."

"Another scene? Is your Familia full of stolids or what?" Michael looked at Mia "Isn't the Captain supposed to be the voice and the others are supposed to comply?"

Mia just shrugged her shoulders without responding.

"You dare?!" Tione yelled at Michael "Don't you compare the Captain to that asshole Bete!"

"Another one just like the first guy" Michael shook his head in pity and looked at Finn "You suck as a leader."

"I've had enough!"

"Stop Tione!"

*Crack!*

As it happened to Bete it happened to Tione, but this time she threw a punch, so her arm was broken without even hitting Michael. To finish, Michael used his elbow and hit Tione's jaw with pure physical force.

With the blow the Amazoness was knocked unconscious by the force of the jolt her head received. Michael did not drop Tione's head, but grabbed it and looked at Finn, causing the thumb of the Pallum to start throbbing.

"I realized something..."

This time the voice sent shivers down the spine of those present and many began to see that something was wrong. Tiona is looking at Tione because she is her sister that she loves so much, but she knew that she cannot go to help her without creating more problems.

"This is Orario, from what I have learned strength is respected, and I was shown that as long as I am strong I can do what I want" Michael made a slight smile, a smile that is anything except a cheerful smile "I think I understand."

Michael's hands moved. Placing one hand on the top of Tione's head and the other on the Amazoness's chin, Finn's eyes widened as he discovered what Michael is doing.

"I am strong and as such that gives me the right to do what I want" Michael showed Tione directly to Finn "Claiming my right, which allows me to break this Amazon's neck to kill her. Am I wrong?"

"..."

Michael did not hesitate "What's going on? You allowed her to come and hit me when I insulted you. You did not intervene but let her act on her own. This is the result."

At first Michael did not know why they did not stop the Werewolf, but after being attacked by the Amazoness, he contemplated that the Pallum is the one who allowed them to act to see how Michael responded.

Finn's actions are now clear to Michael. They believed that by being strong nothing would happen, and it would simply remain a misunderstanding, as well as an apology.

But also, Michael, if he is weak, would have been beaten and publicly humiliated giving a message not to mess with the Loki Familia. It all backfired when Michael did not make a big deal out of it.

Michael is upset and after having been through so much he will not allow himself to be humiliated after having obtained his longed-for peace and freedom.

And if they dare to try to kill him to get back or get revenge on Michael for what he did... Then there will be one less Familia in Orario. Still, Michael will investigate whether or not there are consequences to doing so.

Michael does not want to be responsible for creating a civil war when all those who are considered strong would die so easily. Chaos would ensue. Still, if he needs to, he will do it and let everyone die in Orario if it gives him peace and he is not bothered anymore.

"Assert dominance" Michael dropped Tione on the floor "If it happens again, the result will be the same. I don't care who you are or if you are important because of such things."

Finn's thumb hurt like never before.

"If you try to kill me, I will respond in kind. I hope and you learn to lead, or you will see each and every one of your allies die in front of you."

Without further ado, Michael headed for the shower, or rather, on his way to where he hoped there would be one. Mia gave a look to a brown-haired waitress to guide him.

That night was remembered as the day the Loki Familia learned that they are not the best and never will be as long as that person exists in Orario.

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In a room arranged for the temporary comfort of one person, Michael sat on the side of the bed that allows him to look out the window.

The night had continued, and Michael went to take a bath to get rid of the ale smell in his hair. It is a good thing the waitress gave him enough personal grooming resources.

Michael did not grow his hair just for the sake of it. At first, he did not have a way to cut it and look good, although it is not like he cared. So, he left it as it was and only cut it when it was too long and looked bad.

Sometime later, when Michael met the [Stylist] at a [Spider Nest] he got help from her to take care of his hair. Before he only cut it when it looked bad and was too long, then she did it for him.

She did it because she noticed that Michael's hair was very badly groomed, and she could not stand to see him like that.

With the [Stylist] Michael received an explanation of his hair, as she told him that his hair was messy, and she gave him lessons on how to take care of it.

As such, Michael, instead of getting angry, accepted the [Stylist]'s guidance because it was a way to take his mind off his Terraria obligations. As time went on, it became Michael's habit.

It should be noted that Michael's body changed when he was transported to Terraria and although he maintains his normal appearance, his natural hair color and his eyes were changed to dark purple. 

Michael did not take it seriously because it did not affect him much, but it did make him think that he was no longer the same before traveling and had changed. It was almost as if a character had been created for him to use in Terraria.

Sitting on his bed, Michael thought about what has happened recently. Unrepentant, he declared his position and did not allow a worthless man, as he sees it, to trample on him.

Yelling just to ignore someone else is rude, but that is no reason to want to hit him, insult him and spit on him. Michael just did not pay attention to the Deity because he was eating. 

It is rude to interrupt someone when they are eating or that's how Michael was taught.

Staring at his hands, Michael tilted his head to one side, trying to figure out what this world had in store for him. Such calm after so much disaster is strange to him.

Of course, that does not mean that Michael abandoned his habits. The most common of all is his clothing.

A long-sleeved T-shirt and pants, both in black because that is how it all started. Barefoot since he is going to sleep.

Why does Michael wear a long-sleeved T-shirt and not a different one?

The answer to that is the scars Michael got. They are not simple cuts; they are big damages. Actually, the biggest one on Michael was one caused by [Moon Lord].

In short, Michael's body had an extremely long history of which he is not proud, but sad to suffer all that. Yet, he cannot show this sadness because his emotions are there, and he cannot use them after concentrating so much on being free and gaining his freedom.

Looking out the window, Michael noticed the moon in the sky. There are many things that triggered tremendous changes in Michael. The moon is something he hates and at the same time he does not.

The reason is that in Terraria, Michael hated and feared many things. Among the things he hated was the moon because when it rose it meant that it was night and monsters would appear.

Even after the fight against [Moon Lord] Michael was not afraid of the moon compared to the first few times with the [Blood Moon].

The [Pumpkin Moon] and [Frost Moon] was not something that caused Michael to be afraid of the moon because those two things only happen when he wants them to, and he prepared himself for those nights filled with intense fighting by waves of monsters.

Lying down on the bed, Michael tried to sleep, or rather, he started trying to change his sleeping habit so that it would be for a longer time.

Michael had gotten into the habit of getting up at 4:30 because that is the time when the monsters either ran away or disappeared because a new day had begun.

Time is vital and Michael made the most of it. Although there were times when he had to sleep longer so he did. In fact, he also learned to sleep anywhere.

To explain it better, rest is necessary and learning to sleep anywhere is of vital importance just in case. It is not good to pass out from exhaustion or because the body has reached its physical limit.

Closing his eyes, Michael enjoyed the moonlight entering his room. At the same time, it reminds him of the final fight, but it also makes him feel calm.

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A new day begins and the tasks at hand are waiting to be accomplished. As the owner of the site, Mia must lead by example, being the first to give it all at work.

Mia did not expect to find Michael sitting at the bar staring at nothing, though. He did not even react when she appeared, but just stood there waiting for something.

Of course, Mia would not stand around like a fool watching him.

"What are you supposed to be waiting for?" Mia looked at the time on the clock on the wall "It's barely 6 am. I didn't think you'd be an early riser."

"I'm not. I get up at 4:30...I thought it's better to get more sleep, but I'm still not used to it."

Mia looked at him in astonishment "Even for me it's too early. Do you have anything to do soon?"

"Meet at 8 o'clock with an acquaintance in the Guild to take me to her Deity."

"I thought you would have something against the Gods" Mia mentioned remembering how he ignored Loki all the time "You sort of stood up to the whole Familia and ignored their Goddess."

Michael cocked his head "Was there a Goddess by my side...? Ah, the reddish-haired woman/man... yes."

Mia does not know if Michael is clueless or just ignorant about things "Whatever. Breakfast is served until 7:30, try to do something to entertain yourself."

"..." Michael stood still not knowing how to respond, making Mia sigh because that is what Michael does most, and it makes him look silly in a way.

In Terraria Michael was always busy, but here he is free and that puzzled him a lot because he does not know how to spend his time. He has no friends here either, only brief time acquaintances.

"If you want you can help me with the cleaning."

"I refuse" Michael did not accept because he wanted to rest "...although I can help you cook something...just that."

"It's missing for that, in a little while the girls will be up to do the cleaning and then it will be breakfast. I have a deal for you."

"Deal...?"

"You do know what a deal is, right?"

"Of course I do. I am slightly offended that you see me that way, but I do not blame you. My behavior is very different from my usual self."

"Well, I'm disinterested in your life story" Mia showed no attention "I just want to tell you that I can give you a free stay if you help me clean up. Interested?"

"... it's tempting, but I see no reason to do it. Maybe after I fix certain things I will see what to do. If I get shelter, I will turn it down and if I do not, I might take it. I may as well pay you and it will work out, won't it?"

Mia laughed. Money is one thing she likes, and Michael is learning how to use it "What's your name? I don't want to go on without knowing what a client of mine is called."

"Michael Lancaster. A pleasure, Mia"

"Well Michael, it's your turn to wait" Mia returned to the kitchen "I'll take care of giving you something nice as an apology for not stopping Vanargand."

"Who is that?"

"The wolf you beat."

Michael processed the name and frowned for a moment, but quickly returned to his usual look "Thanks for the information."

Again, Michael is sitting there doing nothing. It is somehow so calm that it feels strange to him and the battle of the night before, which was not one, calmed him down a bit.

Then a person entered the place and Michael watched her.

She is an Elf with blue eyes and green hair. She wears the same dress that the waitresses have. Michael watches her carefully.

"Why do you dye your hair?"

Ryuu who was about to say hello, froze and her eyes widened in surprise. Not many people know that she dyes her hair, so she will not be recognized, and it worked.

However, here is someone who figured it out quickly. Ryuu does not know if he is an enemy, so she kept calm knowing that Mia will do something if she is attacked.

"I don't know what you mean, Mr."

"Hm, I have a friend who knows quite a bit about hair" Michael pointed to his "Not for nothing is mine like this. I can tell after much learning that you dye your hair. There is a slight bit of blonde already rising from the root, tiny I might mention."

Ryuu cursed to be noticed for a mistake of her "And what are you going to do for that?"

"Me? Nothing, I am simply curious. I used to dye it in the past for fun. If I offended you, I must apologize, I've only been on Orario for a short time and yesterday was my first day."

"... I see. Now I understand why you confronted the Loki Familia."

"Ah, them" Michael felt the intense stares when he mentioned killing that Amazoness "It was in defense, and I restrained myself from not killing them."

"They are level 5 adventurers, the Elite of the Loki Familia" Ryuu stated not believing Michael that he would kill them "Your action caused a commotion last night and rumors will spread through Orario."

"After going through a hard life, would you enjoy someone spitting on you and calling you a wimp just for ignoring them?"

Ryuu kept silent. She now takes into account that the human in front of her is not like the ones she knows and seems to have gone through a lot to have that strength.

She felt it too. Many things happened to Ryuu until she finished her revenge. It is like she was told that her Familia is pathetic, and her death was funny.

"I understand what you're saying."

"Would you like a dye?"

"What?" Ryuu is confused "Why do you want to give me a dye? If you think it is to hide my hair there is no need. I can fix it."

"No, no. The dye I have is different from what you know" Michael explained "The moment you take it your hair changes to the color you chose. If you cut it and it grows out, it keeps the same color no matter how long it goes on."

Ryuu blinked processing what she heard "Does the color hold?" She thought about how well it would do, and she could take care of her hair "I appreciate the offer, but I'll decline" she said.

Not knowing the human in front of her, Ryuu did not know Michael's intentions. She also dislikes him a bit for deliberately ignoring Syr despite looking at her at first.

"Hm, the offer is open."

"..."

Michael stood there with his eyes closed, making Ryuu feel awkward for getting there first. With no one to help her, Ryuu retreated, while Michael just sat there doing nothing.

It is better for him to get used to the unfamiliar environment so that he does not look so strange in the eyes of others.

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It fit better than expected. 

Michael's attitude is explained by resilience. To adapt and survive in Terraria he had to leave many things behind to keep only what he needed, emotions did not help much, but even so he did not abandon them, but kept them to such an extent that he could no longer use them and was left with only the basics that living beings have. That is why he cannot show emotions when he wants to.

Michel is curious because that was necessary in Terraria to find and use new materials. In a new world and the environment of this new world will definitely be strange for Michael. This is because he comes from a normal world, was dragged into Terraria and is now in a fantasy world.

About the Loki Familia I have to say that, although they seem good in the novels and the anime, their goal has always been to be recognized as the best, coming from Finn's ideal, so much so that they took Zeus and Hera out of Orario to take that position. Gods are arrogant and their members almost always share their ideal or just follow orders because they cannot ignore the orders of the Deity, like Apollo or Soma who ignored everyone because of his wine.

Just seeing that the adventurers of the Loki and Freya Familias, back then, were level 5 and 6 after Zeus and Hera were cast out, gives away the difference in power there was. Zald and Alfia were level 7 monsters that were only defeated because they were sick otherwise... I dare say they would still be alive to raise another hero, or they would try again with the next group of heroes to slay the Black Dragon.

The force made the Loki Familia believe that they can do things without consequences, only fines from the Guild, but Michael also reminded them that not everyone goes along with how they think.

And about Michael not knowing how to react is a deeper thought.

Michael did not hate any of the people in Terraria and trusted them, as he bought and sold things to them for his advancement. That is why he just hated monsters and had to remember why he hated people before his journey through Terraria.

To have someone humiliate him is the worst. Michael suffered and overcame living calamities only to have someone come along and tell him he is weak and useless. That is something he cannot allow.

The next chapter will be with Hephaestus. About 5800 words, which is good. See you later.