'It doesn't exist... The Hestia familia doesn't exist yet.'
Although my plans consist of leeching from the Hestia familia and Bell plot armor, it looks like that plan needs to be put on hold. If Hestia hasn't descended yet it means I'm far from the original plot, at the very least it's a few years apart. I deduced it by learning that the Freya and Loki familia exist. Now they're my only options left. But there's one familia that I keep overlooking due to it being the worst of my choices, the Soma familia.
"Augh..." I groaned at the thought and it seems to attract the attention of the denizens of Hostess of Fertility. Yes, I have found the place after divining it with my seer powers. The attraction wasn't necessarily goodwill, I look like a proper bandit or thief after all. On my journey to search for a familia, I had to look apart. So I dared wear my sealed item clothes. I have moved the brown robe I wore to my Inventory, Now I wear my Cloak of Secrecy and Mask of Average, for the insides, I had a plain long-sleeved shirt and brown pants held together by suspenders. On my sides are my set of throwing knives, my revolver, a deck of throwing cards, a belt of bullets, and a dagger. Inside the shirt, I wore leather armor and chainmail. The system has given me these items so I might as well use it fully to my advantage. During my search for Hestia, I went to the guild and bought the beginner set for a whopping 1000 valis.
"The bottles of wine and food you have ordered, Sir." The beautiful waitress said as she brought my order. I clean my table of tarot cards that I used for divining my next steps and thanked the waitress. I began munching on my food when suddenly.
"Pftt. Hahaha. That's so weirdnya!" I heard a series of giggles from the other people especially the waitresses who were on guard at me before. Did I do something wrong? Is my new social life already over again? Ora! you raijuus feel my pain!
"You eat through your mask nya! I've never seenya that before all my life here nya! Like, nya spoon pass through your mask nya!" said the hysterical cat girl who approached me. I'll have you know this mask is mystical! It can even eat your brain on its own nya!
"Speaking of passing through, have you heard of vectors? Historically, vectors were introduced in geometry and physics before the formalization of the concept of vector space..." Shit, shut up mask, I don't need you spouting science trivia right now! I complained inwardly. This day can't just go any more wrong...
When my mouth stopped they begin laughing once more at my misfortune. Just kill me already!
"You're an interesting guy nya! I'm Anya Fromel nya! What's with that mask? is it a magic item nya?" So it turns out to be Anya! It's that brown-haired airhead catgirl!
"Yes, it's a magical item passed down to me, it's nothing special, that's all it can do. And no, I'm not a fugitive, I just wore this mask for traditions. Also, I'm Judas Iscariot. Please to meet you Miss Anya" I lied through my teeth, I don't want to attract unwanted attention by saying my mask is valuable and had mysterious abilities.
"Is that so? Sorry about that, you were giving off intimidating pressure we thought you were some bad guy, I'm Syr Flova by the way! Nice to meet you Judas-kun!" The beautiful girl beyond compare introduce herself, I felt something wrong immediately as I laid my eyes upon her. I realized I was being charmed! Shit isn't Syr Flova that Freya? Why would she be interested in me? With all my might I resist the urge to fall to her and then.
[System Emergency! The host can't resist a goddess charm! Warning! 500 points have been deducted from the user! gain Eye Of The Beholder perk!]
[Eye Of The Beholder
type: Perk
You will find it easy to find the weaknesses and flaws of others in their character. Gain 100% charm resistance perk]
As I almost become dizzy from the charm, the system saved me right in time. I straighten my staggering posture and wipe the drool on my face and grimly I answered.
"Nice to meet you, indeed." I almost let out a trail of vicious anger in my voice. Luckily I was able to control myself. For a moment there was a trace of shock and intrigue on Syr Flova's face, but it was gone like nothing. Anyone would have missed it, but I saw through it easily with my Superior Observation.
"Are you new in town Judas-kun? I've never seen you before," said Syr Flova, I easily saw through her intention, she wants information about me. I also got to know she wasn't interested in me before. But was interested in something else. I begin overclocking my brain to think what could she have wanted from me before now. I activated my spirit vision and looked at myself. I realized my collection of sealed items is glowing with spirituality. My items, she wanted my items, but when I resisted her charm, she became interested in me instead. Freya could see souls, could she have seen my items having souls? Going here was a mistake. But what is done is done. Perhaps I could blackmail her. And assert my position of being left alone. She can see through souls, can she see my system? Looks like she can't, she would have been interested in me beforehand.
"Yes, I'm new to Orario. My parents were adventurers, I thought I might do the same. This mask came from them. And so all of my other items. I'm looking into joining a familia." I lied again. My perk and title work will work, I already divined it. And as expected Syr believe it easily, unbeknownst to her, she have been fooled. looks like this is quite useful.
"Is that so Judas-kun? You look so strong! Perhaps you could even join Freya familia! They're the strongest you know." Oi. I could easily see through you, you shameless shill. What do you think I went to the trouble of getting my points deducted? Please don't send a minotaur on my way now. At the very least, she's interested in me, I can keep my life. But I better divine it later.
"Hahaha, I'll think about it, but I don't think I'll even get a chance." act naturally. use all my abilities to my advantage.
"You must be handsome under that mask! Why do you even wear it?" This woman... She's dangerous without a doubt, better not remove my mask until I lose her.
"Haha not really, I just look average, I can't remove this mask, I have taken an oath you see! It's a very important oath you know, I can't remove my mask until then" Lie lie lie. Thank you God's Betrayer! This is getting easier.
"What a shame! If you ever want to take it off, I can promise I won't say to others". I'm getting shivers in my back on how persistent Syr is. I better bounce from here, before I make an accident.
"Ah~ How delicious. I would come back here again if I had the valis. But it looks like I'll have to go now. Thanks for the food" I said as I stood up, I give my farewell to Anya and Syr.
"Thank you, please come back again!" Syr said and as I left Hostess of Fertility, I hear shouting on the streets.
"Breaking news! Astraea familia has been almost wiped out inside the dungeon! Only one survives!" Shock could be heard on the streets. Meanwhile, I begin to understand where I am. I also felt I was being watched. I took out a coin from my pocket and activate my spiritual vision. I start planning my escape as I calmly walk away. Then an opportunity appeared and I book it as fast as I can. When I lost my trailer, I find myself in a secluded place, I took off my sealed items and put them in my inventory. I also changed my clothes and equipped the brown robe I had. When I left my hiding, I got a good look at my pursuer who don't seem to notice me as I pass by. It was the Gulliver Brothers from Freya Familia. How fast I thought, to think I'm lucky enough to fool a team of level 5s. It's all thanks to the cloak. I better seal the items properly later.
Soon, I reached my rented room. And I begin divining and did some ritualistic magic related to concealment.
"The Astraea familia huh? Looks like I'm five years early...Soon Ryuu Lion will wipe out Rudra's familia, how can I use this information." Soon I began divining again. Using all sorts of rituals such as astrology. I find out that Rudra Familia will be wiped out a week later. This is an opportunity I can't miss...
"For now, I should look for a familia. My choices are Loki familia and Soma familia. From the outside perspective, joining Loki's familia is more beneficial. But for me, Soma has more benefits, I have 'that' weapon after all. If I could use Soma wine on it, I would be unstoppable." I look at my inventory towards the [Drunken Bone Rapier]. This sword is my balance breaker.
"But Soma familia augh... Zanis Lustra, what's the deal with that bastard anyway?" That guy is such a pain for a weak level 2, If only I could deal with that bastard now.
'Wait a moment? Deal? That's it! I can make a deal with Soma alone!' this could work. A smirk form on my face as I begin forming my plan. Looking at my reflection in a bucket of water. My charming face is smiling brightly and my splendid long black hair reflects the moon's light.
"Yes, this could work."