Quickly dodging the incoming claws, the hostile attack did not cause damage and
flew in front of my eyes.
The goblin's cries resounded through the light blue walls of the dungeon.
I observed the excited monster, while flashing past the swinging arms, causing the
goblin to consecutively throw two or three empty swings.
(Right! Left!...Diagonal!)
Side step, backward step.
The ground was connected to various narrow passages, it was a wide squareshaped
structure. I was mindful of not being forced into the corner, while
concentrating on dodging the attacks. The unique warm atmosphere of the dungeon
licked my skin.
I do not know whether the goblin, that was swinging his short arms and
legs,chasing after me, was stubborn or just simple. I drilled pass my opponent's
swinging arm, dodging the fast it unleashed. I was focusing on my touch of my feet
and knees while pushing off the ground, while performing a dance that never
intersects with the goblin.
''Gigyi~...Jaa''
''!''
The goblin was angry because he could not catch his opponent, its large eyes
shined brightly with rage, but just at this moment.
145
An alarming sound rang within my mind.
Was it the goblin who was screaming No, it was not because of this. It was
because in the corner of my sight, a monster was latched onto the wall and was
about to jump off.
''Gege!''
A large shadow that completely enveloped me up to the head dived down!
''Nnnn!''
I twisted my body and dodged the surprise attack in the nick of time.
What escaped my sight, crossing through with four legs, was a lizard-like
silhouette.
On top of its dry brown skin, a thin tongue came hissing out from the mouth that
was cracked open up till the side . Including its long tail, the full length should be
the same height as me.
The monster that climbs on the wall .
It appears within the 2nd to 4th floor of the dungeon, it was a member of the lowlevel
Monsters, along with the Goblin and Kobolds.
'' Fuuu!''
While it was looking for a moment, I disregarded the goblin and headed straight
towards the dungeon lizard.
The dungeon lizard can use its four limbs to latch onto the walls and ceiling,
allowing them to freely climb around, so in order to get rid of this tricky monster,
who can move to a difficult location, you must wait until it landed onto the floor.
Because I was caught off guard, so I was not able to make a counter-attack, I
constantly dodged the goblin's attack that was accumulated with anger, and at this
moment, I exploded.
I became a bullet.
''Ahhh ahh ahhh ahh ! !''
146
''Gege? !''
The dungeon lizard that was facing away, suddenly noticed the crisis it was in, its
confused expression seems as if it wanted to flee from the spot, but in terms of
speed, I was the faster one.
I held my dagger, which was part of my equipment, in a reversed-grip, jumped off
the ground and plunged downwards. Forcing the dagger to enter the back of the
monster and the blade easily cut through its scales.
Kakin, Hitting it felt very tough, I do not know whether if it was because that hit
had damaged the magic stone, but the dungeon lizard that was pierced, trembled
and fell down as if it had lost all its strength.
Although it did not turn into ashes, but it couldn't even manage a slight twitch at
all.
''Gyiiiii''
The goblin cried. There were still enemies remaining.
I pulled out my dagger from the corpse of the dungeon lizard, and decisively made
a bold move. I watched the goblin, and removed the backpack on back and let
the strap fall down from my shoulders.
Then, I imposingly threw the bag out.
''! ? ''
The large luggage became a terrible missile. The Monster stared at it.
I stared at the backpack in the air that I threw, and it beautifully struck the
dumbfounded goblin.
''Higee''
The heavy crashing sound rang out, it was as if the goblin bounced up and flew
backwards.
After having my ability updated, plus the heavy loot in my bag, an item
thrown with all my power has the power to defeat a small monster.
147
The goblin held onto the backpack and continued roll and roll, roll and roll.
''...Guuu''
Finally, it gradually stopped rolling, the goblin had a convulsion for a while, then
its head was suddenly slanted.
I carefully watched the quiet monster, and after a while I confirmed the battle had
ended, relieved my shoulders and let loose a big breath.
I put away the dagger and relaxed my fighting posture.
''...Good''
I stretched my body on the spot, the condition of my knee...Yes, it feels good.
The injured leg can already move completely, saying that it was healed was also
okay. I could not help but show a eased smile.
''...Did I become stronger?''
My current location was the 4th floor of the dungeon. I confirmed that there were
no presences of Monsters in the surroundings while recalling the earlier battle.
Despite that it became a one vs. two, which was unfavorable to me, but I still easily
acted as the opponent for the dungeon lizard and goblin. My body's response was
quite good, and I was able to not worry about the situation of my injury.
That's what it means for I, an Adventurer, to have my abilities increased.
I could truly feel that changes of my . Just as Kami-sama had said, I had
taken a big stride forward in terms of growth compared to before.
...The days are getting closer, I anxiously thought.
Then shaking off that anxiety, I prayed in my heart, hoping for that day to come.
Even if I am confused about whether my own strength is evil or just an extravagant
hope, I also want to chase up to the person that is standing far away from me.
Quietly, my thoughts about her began to fill up my heart.
148
Afterwards, I recovered the Magic Stone Fragment from the fallen Dungeon Lizard
and Goblin, today's dungeon exploration is also over. I have to take into account of
the path to return, so it was about time to head back above ground. I once again
filled up my luggage, in order to exchange it to gold, then I walked towards the
ground, this is the fourth time I had set on this road of return.
I walked according to my memories, and walked up from the 4th to 1st floor for a
total of 3 floors of stairs.
I easily defeated the Kobold and Goblin that I encountered on the way back, it
should already be evening outside, the sky should have been painted an orange
color picture.
When I climbed up half of the floors until I reach the first floor, I could clearly see
other Adventurers like me, because there is only one exit in the dungeon, so
naturally Adventurers will meet up when returning from the dungeon.
It was visible everywhere that there are dwarves and elves that were wearing
higher level equipment weapons and armors compared to the pitiful armor I was
wearing, my voice was suddenly blocked, I held on to my psychological fear,
while quickly walked past.
(Speaking of which, Is Kami-sama not coming back today too...)
Kami-sama had already went to her friend's gathering for two days, she, herself,
said that she would not be home for a few days, so it wasn't something to worry
about.
Perhaps because I haven't seen Kami-sama, my heart felt empty.
What are you doing, Kami-sama.
''Ah, I'm here.''
After crossing a extremely wide tunnel called the , a large hole
that links to the ground appeared.
The height was approximately 10 meters tall, the diameter was almost the same
length, it was similar to a round cylinder shape. Inside the round cylinder, there
were gentle stairs in it, causing it to form a large spiral.
149
Several grounds of adventurers stepped onto the silver stairs, I also followed them.
After a while, I finally crossed the final step of the stairs. My sight was suddenly
widened, and the artificial smell entered my nose.
The white walls of the large tower was constructed directly on top of the
dungeon, I am currently at one of their underground floors.
Currently I have reached a wide-opened space with a large hole in the center. It
was unjustifiably wide, saying that it can house thousands of adventurers isn't an
exaggeration, and even after all that, there will still be extra spaces.
It was constructed so that it has an atmosphere of a temple, making it so that it did
not feel that there was a Monster's den directly below it, how can I put it, it was
filled with a majestic atmosphere. If people say that this location as for the people
to offer a tribute to the Gods, maybe some people would believe it. This large hall
was condensed with craftsmanship.
The large hall was blue and white for the most part, the surrounding was filled with
names of adventurer carved onto the black rock slates, the long and thick pillar
separated the numerous furnishings that was impossible to be counted. Looking
above, you will see a corner of the ceiling being filled by the blue sky, there is no
artwork that can depict the sky more complex than this one.
Reaching this spot means that it is an absolutely safe area. I relaxed my nerves
naturally, and the hidden fatigue pressed onto my back.
(...What?)
A large number of adventurers and supporters, who were wearing backpacks, were
crowded together. In order to not hinder the people coming from behind, I moved
over to the wall. Suddenly, an unusual scene appeared in front of my eyes.
The huge cargo, in box shapes, were mounted with wheels on it, it is estimated that
it was a transport storage box. I remember that a place a little away from the
dungeon had several of these boxes.
If I remember correctly..., it was used to raid the deeper floors of the dungeon,
which is often used during ?
It was designed to store food and spare equipment, as well as loot and a large
amount of items.
150
I obtained the hazy knowledge from my mind and stared at the
boxes...Suddenly, the box shook.
(Huh!?)
I was surprised and stared at the box that could move by itself.
This action was just like a declaration that it wants to come out from the inside.
Without opening the boxes, you could already imagine what was rampaging within
the box.
C...Could it be...
Once I thought that the box could be considered as a cage, then simply activating
my imagination, I could guess what was inside the boxes.
(Inside was a monster?)
I could even hear the low roaring sounds from within the box, and that
confirmed my thinking.
Is it really acceptable to have Monsters at this place...?
Babel, which belonged to the guild management, was known as the of the
dungeon, and during the era, Monsters coming up to the ground was
common The ones that were injured were not only just idiots, there were
destruction on the ground in terms of a global scale In order to prevent future
problems, they constructed this huge tower, the main point was to prevent the
Monsters from leaving the dungeon.
Nowadays, because Adventurers had obtained
the Monsters themselves. Hordes of Monsters beings shipped up above cannot be a
mistake...However, I heard that the guild uses Babel as their base, and until now,
they have not slacked off on their surveillance on Monsters. They were entrusted
with the management of Orario, and until now they would ensure the city is not
affected and take appropriate measures.
In other words, even if it was a mistake, Monsters are not allowed to leave the
dungeon. Monsters leaving the dungeon and existing in the safety areas, this
should be impossible.
151
However, once I began to think of this, there was a group transporting new cargo
up the stairs from the large hole. I felt vexed and my confidence dramatically
disappeared.
''This year they will also host that.''
''Monster Festival right...''
''What is the significance of tirelessly hosting that?''
''For acrobatics right...Boring.''
''Ganesha is really unlucky character, being forced by the guild to perform such a
task, and have to flatter the public every year.
''That is because, no matter what you guys say, he is a -
sama, ha ha ha!''
Amid the bustling noise, I overheard this conversation.
...Monster Festival?
Because I have never heard of that phrase before, so I racked my head. Probably
forcibly capturing Monsters, shipping them box by box to the main hall is related
to the so-called Monster festival?
That 's members were all equipped with an elephant face emblem. I, like
everyone else, were looking at scene of them carrying the various sizes of cargo.
(Ah...Eina-san?)
In the corner of my eye reflected a head of short brown hair.
My eyes chased after the familiar silhouette. Yes, the person who acts as my
adviser, Eina-san, was there.
She is a half-elf with pointed ears.
Her well-proportioned face was currently filled with a serious expression, it seems
like she was seriously discussing with another guild employee.
(At work right...)
152
I held back, and did not say hello to Eina-san, who was busily discussing about
cleaning up the documents.
After reflecting about the earlier conversation I overheard, I felt that the act of
transporting monsters was approved by the guild.
I could tell that Eina-san and the others, who were guild employees, were related
with this work.
(Although I want to ask her what she is doing...but I should leave it for next
time.)
In order to ask these questions, and even bother her work, this was somewhat
shameful. If it was heard by people I have not seen or met ...It feels like I would
be laughed at for not knowing such an affair.
I harbored a few questions and left.
Remaining at the scene would not be any use, and my body had already completely
exuded the smell of sweat.
I took one final glance at Eina-san, then I headed to the shower room on this floor.
×××
''Thank you.''
The person at the cashier watched as I left the headquarters.
After showering, in order to exchange the loot and magic stone into gold, I came to
the headquarters.
Because I knew that Eina-san was not here, so I quickly finished my business and
left the headquarters.
''It's evening...''
The outside sky had already been completely dyed into red.
153
Just by leaving the guild headquarters as if it was created like a temple in the main
street, the surrounding area became very noisy. Walking past the monument of the
headquarters, various races will crowd together.
Orario had a total of eight avenue that can be called the Main Street's avenue, it
spreads from the center of the city to the walls in eight directions. If it was
compared to a cake, then it would be easier to understand the view of Orario. It
was just like a cake being split into eight equal parts.
To distinguish each avenue, people will call them based on their respective
location, just like North Main Street, South-East Main Street. Incidentally, Kamisama
and I are living at a hidden room inside a church that was built between the
North-West Main Street and West Main Street. Going along the West Main Street,
it was also possible to reach where Seal-san was working at ''The Mistress of
Abundance''.
Currently, I am situated at the North-West Main street, as expected of the street
that was facing the guild headquarters, most of the people that were walking in the
street were Adventurers.
Because if you want to dive into Orario's dungeon, it is impossible to not perform
all the formalities at the guild, and obtaining the guild's support. Without any
exceptions, all Adventurers must frequently head to the guild headquarters, so
naturally you will see many Adventurers at this street.
Based on the amount of Adventurers on the streets, accordingly there were many
shops that were trying desperately to attract Adventurers as their customers. Just by
looking left and right, what enters my eyes are only weapon shops or pubs.
Entering into a dark alley that was slightly away from the main street, there is a
suspicious item shop that was acting as the entrance, inside there were also other
various specialty shops for Adventurers. Inns could also been seen everywhere.
I was looking at the Adventurers disappearing into various shops, while walking
aimlessly forward. Even if I return back home, Kami-sama was not there, so I
could only waste my time.
''Eh? Ohoh, Isn't this Bell!''
''Ah! God-sama''
I had just stepped onto the gravel road, and a figure in front of me greeted me.
154
The person had a beautiful appearance, his height was also much taller than me. If
I could use some unsightly words to describe it, he is really a noble prince.
However, even if he had a different style compared to the humans and the demihumans,
the grey robe that he was wearing revealed it.
His unusual appearance, especially the unique divinity around his body made
everyone notice that the person in front was a God-sama. He is the only other Godsama,
aside from my 's god Hestia-sama, that I had a deep relationship
with. I bowed down to Miach-sama.
''Hello Miach-sama, are you here to buy something?''
''Well, I'm only here to purchase the ingredients for dinner, making a god
personally get this...Bell what are you doing here?''
''I am taking a short stroll around the shops...Although because I have no money,
so I can only take a stroll.''
''Wahaha! Being in a small is quite painful.''
Miach-sama, who was carrying big paper bags in both hands, laughed in a good
mood. Even if he was not a jolly person, his charm could be seen from his smile.
Even I, who was a male, could see it.
The Gods are an existence beyond us humans, no matter from an appearance point
of view, there were a variety of looks from children to elders, but without any
exception, all of them were well-featured. To the imperfect people of the Lower
World, it is said that we will always be envious of their perfect appearances.
Miach-sama's blue hair swayed, he revealed a smile and the corner of my mouth
also eased down.
Then I remembered about Kami-sama...Hestia, so I asked a quick question.
''About this, Miach-sama, do you have any news regarding Hestia-sama? She went
to a friend's party two days ago, and, she still hasn't come back...''
''You're asking about Hestia? Mmm...Sorry. I don't have any clues, so I can't
really help you.''
''No,no! Please don't worry about it.''
155
After being apologized by a God-sama, I hurriedly waved my hands, this was
really ridiculous.
''First the party you're talking about should be Ganesha's Banquet...But I did
not attend the banquet that day. Maybe if I had shown up for a while, I would be
able to understand something.''
''That, could it be because Miach-sama was not invited to the banquet?''
''No, they did invite me, but I, as the leader of an extremely poor , did
not have any time to spare. I could not care about the banquet that happened a few
days ago, and only excitedly helped as an assistant to produce our products.''
Miach-sama's , how do I explain it, in terms of fragile, it will not lose to
us
For an Adventurer like me who ran away from home and was able to build a
relationship with Miach-sama was because...Well, what people say about how
the lower-class companions bonded together.
''Ohoh, right Bell, I'll give this to you. I have also mentioned it earlier, but this is a
freshly-made potion.''
''EH!!''
Miach-sama placed a hand into the paper bag, and from within, took out two tubes
and casually handed them over.
Then he said take it and shoved it to me, I took it without any hesitation.
The tall and thin container had a liquid that was like the deep blue color from the
deep ocean water, the liquid was moving back and forth like waves.
''Mi...Miach-sama, this is !!?''
156
157
''What, it doesn't hurt to be kind to your neighbors right?''
His somewhat malevolent glance stunned me, but then his manly smile appeared
again.
He patted my back and immediately squeezed into the nearby crowd.
''Fuhaha, from now on Bell, I'm looking forward to your patronage to my
!''
Miach-sama waved at me while his back was facing me.
I suddenly understood and smiled at the silhouette of Miach-sama that was mixed
with the crowd.
I hurriedly bowed once again, then I placed the newly obtain recovery potions into
the holster that was equipped on my left leg.
Miach-sama's runs an item shop, despite that the shop is small, it was
indeed an Adventurer-oriented potion shop.
Although I completely do not know how the potions were made. However, each
uses items were made using different methods to create a special
recovery potion, as if they were constantly trying to differentiate them from their
competitors and sell their improved merchandise. Miach-sama was a very good
example, I had often been supported by
through their created potions. Although it was called a , but the
's activities that were undertaken were completely varied, complex and
diverse.
There are business-like factions that sell items, and there also exists blacksmith
factions that created weapons and armors, I have also heard that there are factions
that go catch fish in the ocean. Although the only ones that are considered as a
are the group of adventurers, but in reality, this is not the case.
To be blunt about it, Because a God's Familia is only for a God-sama to earn
money, so it does not matter what activities it takes.
The way the takes is determined by the God-sama, thus the faction it
will go into may be perhaps affected by the strong interests that the God-sama have.
For example,
158
will open a restaurant>. Also, there are that seem to form a country, so
there are a variety of .
Just...No matter what they say, quarrels will break out between Familia of the
same faction, without having strong core members in the Familia, the
will not be able to establish itself is the truth. Naturally, it will also need the ability
to deal with unexpected events, which is also people such as Adventurers.
After all, Orario is a labyrinth city, plus there are many people who wish to
become an Adventurer, so in this aspect, there is a tendency of becoming stronger.
As for me, I was suitable to be an Adventurer that is able to quickly earn money
(As I have longed to have an encounter as an Adventurer), plus I also have no other
special skills for other occupations.
In the forward direction of my left, there is a weapon shop that was placed on the
end of the Main Street, I stared at it, and imagined my appearance of becoming a
Blacksmith, it was too disproportional, so I exposed a wry smile.
''...''
Once I could clearly see the equipment related shops bundled together, the figures
of Adventurers wearing heavy armor also significantly went up, I walked pass the
front of a shop and stopped.
This shop was a weapon shop that was twice the size of the ones next to it.
It was painted in a bright red color that was like flames, and in this street where it
was lined up, it was particularly eye-catching.
The heavy door was decorated with a billboard,and there were strange letters
written on it
Although I cannot interpret the text that were like the , but I still
understood its meaning, it was the symbol that represents the world-renown
blacksmith .
I was concerned about catching the attention of my surroundings while I, as usual,
approached the display window.
159
Separated from the outside by a glass, it was filled with various swords that even
outsiders could tell were precious. The emerald blades from the two swords that
were placed in a cross, were an great sword that boast a frightening long reach, and
a light sword embroidered with gold decorations.
I stared blankly at the sharpness of the sharp swords, then my eyes were attracted
by another dagger.
It was a pure white blade that could reflect the light coming from the Magic Stone
Lamp, it was diagonally mounted at the center of the treasure box, the dagger that
pierced the treasure box, exuded a bright light as if it was the true appearance of
the treasure box. The blade that was grinded from a monster's teeth was not only
beautiful, it can also be seen that it was a dagger that was not inferior to the
surrounding weapons.
I secretly took a glance at the price tag, there were none that were not extremely
expensive.
(Looks like it is still a dream to have it...)
I had my face planted onto the display window, this has almost become a habit.
Every time I head back from the guild, once I have free time, I will take the
opportunity to visit here.
As if it was designed specially for the top-class adventurers, the best weapons.
Although I understood that it was a treasure that would not match with me, who
was still wearing the equipment given by the guild.
But I still wish to use it once.
...Really want it.
If this thought was heard by the other adventurers, they will all be muttering
something like go train for another hundred years.
If I really wanted to desperately chase after Wallenstein-san's figure, then will
there be one day where I will touch such an amazing weapon?
I foolishly imagined myself skillfully wielding those weapons.
160
I continued to stare at the pure white dagger within the glass, as if I wanted to
pierce through the glass with my stare.
×××
''...You, how long do you plan to do that until?''
''...''
The moment while Bell was peering into a certain store's window display and was
anxiously hoping to drill himself inside.
Inside that certain store, a red-haired crimson eyed goddess Hephaestus issued out
a sound that seemed to be terrifying and tired at the same time.
She was wearing her 's clothing while sitting at the desk, her voice was
said towards a kneeling round object that was bowing her head on the floor, no, it
should be the tiny goddess Hestia.
This was
Inside the office of the famous blacksmithing shop with 3 floors, flowed an chaotic
atmosphere.
''Don't look at me like this, I am also very busy.''
''...''
''Even if you are not noisy, curled up into a ball like a bug, my drive will be greatly
lessened and my work efficiency will decrease. Understood?''
''...''
''Hey, Hestia?''
''...''
''...Ah.''
161
Her tiny friend continued to keep silent and remained at the same posture,
Hephaestus sighed.
The entire day.
This was the amount of time that Hestia had remained at the posture of bowing
down to Hephaestus.
On the day the
weapon for her 's core member, Hephaestus had refused on the spot.
It was not because Hephaestus was narcissistic, but the products created by highclass
blacksmiths that belong in the
as the top quality and was widely acclaimed. Unless they were top class
adventurers or members of the , no one dare to meddle with the created
weapons of
large amount of gold to purchase her own 's creation.
Selling it cheap due to their friendship was already unreasonable. For Hephaestus,
as the position of the leader of the , it was completely taboo to easily
take actions for the weapons created from their blood and sweat by her core
members, so she could not agree to it.
If she wished to order, then at least save some money, this was what Hephaestus
had said This also implies that she should also clearly look at her own
abilities Hephaestus did not tolerate it one bit and refused her.
However, Hestia, who had request refused, began to bow numerously after the
Banquet had begun towards Hephaestus. No matter how many times she wanted to
get rid of her, she would still annoyingly cling onto her, this made it difficult
instead for Hephaestus.
In this case, she could only just ignore her until she was willing to give up,
Hephaestus intended to ultimately leave her aside and ignore her. Hephaestus had
thought, once she was hungry, she would help back home.
Thus, two days later had come after Ganesha's Banquet.
Hestia continued to sincerely request towards Hephaestus.
(What exactly made you so insistent...)
162
Hephaestus clutched her eyes, while making a gloomy face.
Even when she had dozed off, she would still maintain a similar bowing posture,
Hephaestus was almost unable to understand her friend's feelings. Although it was
beside the point, Hephaestus was startled when she woke up, and almost fell down
from the bed.
Although up to this point, she had requested various things from Hephaestus, but
this time the condition was not the same as before.
How do I put it, stubborn, or perhaps her expression of desire showed a strong will.
''Anyways, what exactly have you been doing since yesterday? What kind of
posture is that?''
''...Dogeza''
''Dogeza?''
''It is the ultimate secret technique that no matter what you do, as long as do
dogeza, you would be forgiven, and no matter what you request, you will be able
to get it...I heard this from Take''
''Take...?''
''Takemikazuchinokami.''
Ahah...Hephaestus recalled the face of the god she had an intimate friendship
with, then at the same time, she scolded Takemikazuchinokami for instilling this
troubling idea into her.
It was already enough, Hephaestus sighed, she could not concentrate on her work.
She placed the quill onto the corner of the table, leaving the remaining work that
needed to be signed.
The light exuded from the sunset shone inside the house, it was very weak, this
means that it was approaching evening.
Hephaestus stared outside the window once, then she suddenly took up a serious
attitude with a straightened posture, and glanced at Hestia. Hestia was currently
revealing the back of her head.
163
''...Please tell me Hestia, why are you willing to do this up to this point.''
Hephaestus used her fingers to cover the right half of her face, including the righteyed
eye-patch, while asking straightforwardly.
''...I want to become that child's strength!''
Hestia did not change from the dogeza posture and vented out a response.
''Right now that child is about to change! Bell has found a target and he is about to
embark on a dangerous trip! The path for the trip is extremely dangerous, so I
wanted to have the power to help that child! I want to be able to give a weapon that
will open up a path for him!''
She stared at the floor, did not look at Hephaestus and continued to talk.
The act of requesting between gods was to expose all of your true feelings out
without concealing them, this is also a ceremony to allow the other to see the
other's feelings. If these thoughts did not moved the gods, it means that they had
not revealed the truth.
''I have always been helped by that child! It can be said that he had been feeding
me one-sidedly! I am obviously that child's goddess, but I have not done anything
worthy of being his goddess!''
When Hestia wanted to wring out her final thoughts, her body became more rigid.
''...I hate that I can't do anything for him...''
Although the phrase was weak to the extent where it was feeble, but it was enough
to move Hephaestus.
At that moment, she accepted the feelings, that could not be fake, of Hestia.
''...I understand, I will help make a weapon for your child.''
Hestia suddenly raised her head and stared directly. Hephaestus shrugged and
looked at her.
''If I do not agree, you will continue to stay there forever like a crowbar right.''
''...Yes! Thank you, Hephaestus.''
164
Hestia wanted to stand up Was it the recoil from the long period of Dogeza,
she immediately stumbled and fell down Seeing her friend's red and laughing
face, Hestia pretended to sigh.
Although she also felt that she was overly spoiled, but to the current Hestia, she
felt that even if she had to help the other, it was not too mean either.
Compared to her stuffing herself within the house, currently she was able to at least
reveal a slight smile.
'' Let me make it clear to you, you will have to pay for the price. Even if it
takes decades or hundreds of years, you will absolutely repay the debt.''
But, it should still be best to make a clear distinction between public and private
affairs.
It cannot only be created just because it was based on the world-renown
seek help from external sources.
If she had this sort of resolve, then it would be best to destroy it. Hephaestus stood
up from her chair, walked over staggeringly and used her thin fingers to poke at
Hestia's nose.
''I...I understand. I will also do what I have to do, don't look at me like that, okay,
I will use my body to prove to Hephaestus that my love to Bell-kun is real.''
''Yes yes, I will delightfully wait.''
Hephaestus closed her eyes and straighten up, while she listened to Hestia's words,
she headed over to the shelves mounted onto the wall.
The slim shelf displayed various translucent small hammers.
''What weapon does your child specialize in?''
''Ah...A...A knife.''
While muttering, Hephaestus picked up a crimson hammer. This hammer did not
have any excess decorations and place great importance to its functions,
Hephaestus placed it onto the pouch that she often wore at her waist.
165
Then, she headed to the transparent crystal box and opened the lock. Inside the box
were various types of metal pieces She selected a that was exuded
a silver-ish light as the material for the weapon.
This creation work of this metal was lighter and harder than iron, and it was also
far more easier than iron to forge.
Even if it was the slender hands of a women, and did not have any special abilities
as a female blacksmith, it would also be able for her to use this metal easily, as
expected as the finest metals.
''H...Hephaestus, could it be...You will be the one to forge the weapon?''
''Yes, of course it is. This is an entirely private matter between me and you, I
cannot mix my members into our problems.''
In order to perform Blacksmith work, this building had one floor prepared as a
small-sized , Hephaestus was going to make a weapon there herself.
Do you have any complaints? Hepheastus said, she used the left eye without an
eye-patch to fiercely stare at Hestia.
''How could there be any complaints! You have been praised as a Goddess of
Blacksmith in heavens, if you are the one to forge it, then I will be extremely
happy about it!''
''Did you forget? This is not heaven, so I cannot use any .''
Based on the rules agreed between the gods, they were not allowed to use any
Although Hephaestus was a that had created many
divine weapons in heaven, in the Lower World, she was the same as the children
without any
''I don't care! You forging a weapon will make me most happy!''
''...''
She did not doubt Hephaestus's abilities. Hestia's unconditional acceptance of
herself made Hephaestus frown.
166
''...Then for the work that is coming up, please come and help. From now on,
you will have to work hard.''
''Ahah, leave it to me!''
In order to conceal her embarrassment and her freezing up, Hephaestus issued
some commands, after hearing those words, she turned away.
While heading towards the door, behind her, Hestia seemed to be bouncing happily
and chased after her.
(...Ah, a request that I will not able to accept for my customers.)
Hepheastus's mood suddenly heated up, she changed her consciousness from the
leader of the to a blacksmith.
Hestia's desired weapon.
A blade that will open up the road for an adventurer.
Have to create a unparalleled weapon that will not shame the name of
.
(...Although saying this)
From her memory, she recalled the data about the user of the weapon.
Bell Cranel, human race, 14 year old children.
He is the only member of her friend's , and received the
only half a month ago. That could also mean that as an Adventurer, he was a
complete rookie.
(A fledgling Adventurer holding the strongest equipment)
Strictly speaking, this was a request that had gone too far.
The weapon's strength being too powerful will make the Adventurers decline, the
act of relying on the weapon will hinder the growth of the user, and will not allow
him to use it more skillfully than before. Also, it will not match the identity of the
user, this sentence was also important.
167
But even if she said this, if she created a weapon that will match the identity of the
user, it will only shame the name of .
Compared to the identity of the god, Hephaestus feels that she was more of a
blacksmith. This natural disposition was rooted with the craftsman's efforts, and
had not stopped her from creating weapons with her own hands, because this will
counter her own principles. So if she had to make, she would use all her strength to
create the most outstanding work.
Thus, she was in a dilemma.
(So, How should I do it?)
Referencing to her created works up till now, she was deep in thought.
Her goddess friend had brought a tricky request, while glancing at Hestia, who was
happily following beside her, Hephaestus could only mutter in her heart.
×××
On the morning of the third day, Kami-sama still did not come back.
I was inside the hidden room in the empty church, eating breakfast by myself,
feeling slightly lonely. Then I began to prepare for today's dungeon raid.
Even if Kami-sama isn't here, the things I have to do still doesn't change, it would
be better to say that when she comes back, I could make her happy by saying
, so I should actually work harder. I faced the figure that
was reflected by the wardrobe mirror, renewed my spirit and inspired myself.
I equipped a pouch that carried potions on my leg, placed my dagger at my waist
and lastly carried a backpack on top of my defensive gear. After wearing my
equipment, I said
(The injury to my leg has been completely healed, today I can dive down onto the
5th floor...)
A few days ago, I went on berserk and broke into the depths of the dungeon, as a
result, I suffered great injuries and escaped, today I planned on getting my revenge.
Although I have not confirmed it, but my should have greatly increased,
168
so I should not commit such a mistake like in the past. Just in case, perhaps it
might be better if I ask for the opinion of Eina-san.
I summed up today's plan while I left from the basement. After leaving the church
that was like a ruin, the early morning's fresh air surrounded me. I entered a small
alley and skillfully took a few turns, leaving the West Main Street. I accelerated
causing the scenery and the morning overlapped.
A staff employee was preparing the open-air seats, a two-man team of beastmen
were standing at the corner of the alley. The girl, that could overlook the road
through the window on the second floor of the store, could not be seen.
''Heyyyy That white-hair, wait a minute, nyaaa!''
I reacted to the phrase white-hair, and was shocked, I could not help but stop.
I turned around to the direction of the voice, at the 's
entrance, there was a female cat person with cat ears and a thing tail, she
energetically waved her hands.
...She was the employee that was together with that elf?
Because I had been called a so I remembered her clearly. I
looked around, pointed at myself and confirmed by saying , she kept
nodding.
I should have already returned Seal-san's lunch basket...I wondered what
happened while I rushed over to the her who was dressed up like a waitress.
''Good morning, nyaa. I apologize for suddenly calling you, nyaa.''
''Ah, no. Good morning...About this, what's the matter?''
Facing her while she hurriedly bowed, I also exchanged a greeting.
I do not know why her actions seemed to be very educated, then she immediately
raised her request to me.
''I have something to request of you, nyaa, it is just a slightly annoying matter,
nyaa, this is for you.''