[49] Lost!

[49] Lost!

Above Entertainment District, the accumulated lust over the years had become prey this morning.

August was casually strolling along the Entertainment District streets, and the continuously attracted lust was now his sustenance.

Faintly, August could also sense his own gradual improvement.

This was completely different from the enhancements brought by leveling up.

In reality, falna were merely an overlay system, its strength did not affect the numerical value of the falna itself. Excelia converted a person's 'experience points' into ability values, thereby enhancing the adventurer's strength.

On the other hand, August, who absorbed lust, was tangibly increasing in strength, distinct from the falna system.

However, this was just speculation. August planned to return and update his falna with Loki. If his ability values skyrocketed, his speculation would be incorrect, if not, he would be correct!

At the same time, this allowed August to play coy.

If everyone's basic strength was 1, acquiring the falna would increase it to 1+N for all.

However, August could directly add '1' without increasing 'N,' making him formidable.

At that time, even if August was only at level 2, his actual strength might have surpassed level 5 or even level 6.

Moreover, although his strength could compete with top adventurers, he was still level 2, allowing him to significantly boost his strength through leveling up.

By then, with August's inherent strength and the power of the falna combined, he would undoubtedly dominate the entire Orario.

With these thoughts, a brilliant smile appeared on August's face.

After more than an hour, August had devoured most of the lust on Entertainment District.

However, he refrained from going to the central area where the lust was extremely intense.

Unsurprisingly, that was the residence of Ishtar Familia, also the old base of the Goddess of Beauty, Ishtar.

Inside, there were numerous battle courtesans. Even if they were all beautiful women, August was not afraid. If he were discovered, he could just enjoy himself.

However, the captain of Ishtar Familia was a monster that resembled a toad.

In the original story, Ishtar attempted to get involved with Bell and was directly defeated by Freya's Familia. She was then sent back to the heavens.

Thinking about this while walking forward, after a while, August suddenly realized a serious problem.

He seemed to be lost.

Yes, lost.

August had just arrived in Orario, and he was not familiar with many places in Orario.

Moreover, when he came to Entertainment District, he relied on his perception of lust, not knowledge of the route.

While on Entertainment District, August also circled around and hurriedly left when he noticed the increasing number of people.

However, as soon as he came out, August was lost in thought, and combined with his previous actions, he ended up completely lost.

Orario was called the Labyrinth City not just because of the presence of the dungeon but also due to its composition. It was built layer upon layer around Babel.

From above, it looked like a proper labyrinth with numerous layers. Looking around, there were houses, and there weren't many people passing by. Each one's face seemed to say, 'Don't mess with me.'

This sight made sparks fly in August's head.

This wasn't the modern world where you could use navigation or make a phone call when lost.

This was Orario, where events like assassinations, ambushes, poisonings, robberies, and more happened frequently.

"Hey, good guy over there, can you help me?"

Just when August didn't know what to do, a women's voice came from the side.

August's first reaction was to be on guard. In this place, August didn't know anyone, and he was near Entertainment District. Someone might be plotting against him.

"Hey, good guy, didn't you hear? Over here."

The voice sounded again, and August followed the direction of the voice, only to see a woman standing there...

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