Ha?''
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''White-hair is Seal's close friend nyaa, so I wanted to request white-hair to hand
something to that careless fellow nyaa.''
Currently I was able to look carefully at what that female had handed to me, it was
a bag loaded with money.
It was a purse in a bag-shaped with a metallic buckle, on top of it was an engraved
emblem that I have never seen before, you can tell that this isn't created by a
random , the purple purse was designed very delicate and cute.
Ah, although it is so cute...However, I do not understand the progress of this
topic!
What does it mean by handing this to Seal-san...?
''Anya, if you just say this and do not fully explain, Cranel-san will also be
troubled.''
This time it was the elf shop personnel to appear, she was about to prepare for the
open-air seats and walked over to our side.
Although this wasn't the time, but being called by my name by the elf made me
feel somewhat moved, she remembered my name.
''Ryuu is an idiot nyaa. It was Seal-san's turn to watch the shop, but she slacked off
and ran off to visit the festival, I wanted to hand her forgotten purse to her nyaa,
even if I don't say up to this point nyaa, white-hair should also understand nyaa.
Nyaa, white-hair?''
''So that's it. I apologize for not explaining it clearly.''
''Ah, no, I understand. So it's like this.''
The shop personnel called Ryuu magnificently ignored the cat person employee,
who had an assured expression, and apologized to me. My doubts had also
disappeared.
At that instant, the female called Anya that had been excluded from the
conversation, who was proudly shaking her tail suddenly droop her tail, her face
turned red and she lowered her head. Her body started tremble and shake, I started
to sweat.
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''Please do not take notice of her. Thus can we request you? Anya and I along with
the other staff have to prepare for the shop, and there are no empty hands, although
I feel bad about requesting you who was about to head over to the dungeon...''
''It doesn't matter to me...However, is it true that Seal-san slacked off?''
''Slacked off isn't exactly correct, Seal's situation is different from the ones who
were left here.''
Hearing that Seal-san, who always look so serious, slacking off, I could not
imagine it, so I had to ask. Looks like she used her vacation and was different from
the ones who was in front of him. It was not because Seal-san was working
diligently at the pub, but it seemed to be because the female boss allowed it.
The main reason is because Seal-san comes to work from her own home, so she
was an exception and was able to have a vacation.
Then Seal-san seemed to have used this time's vacation to visit the ...
''...Monster Festival?''
''Yes, Seal went to see the events that were organized today.''
It was a phrase that I heard at the Babel.
To me, who did not understand anything, suddenly became interested.
''Is it the first time you heard about it? It is impossible for the people who lived in
this city to not know about it.''
''Actually I had just recently arrived at Orario...If you could, can you please
explain it to me?''
'' Then nyaa, let me explain it to you nyaa!''
The moment my words came out from my mouth, the cat person employee
suddenly jumped between us as if she wanted to restore her reputation and said.
''Monster Festival is held once a year, it is an super large event that is organized by
the
the Monsters that were dragged from the dungeons nyaa!''
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''Eh...What, TAME? !''
Listening to the shocking things she said, I was deeply surprised.
Taming...as in domesticating it? Those violent Monsters?
''Taming the Monsters is not that surprising, white hair is an Adventurer, nyaa, so
you should also have the experience, nyaa. The instant where the Monsters that had
been beaten stood up and exposed eyes that wanted to form a team...''
''No, about this, I have never seen it...''
I do not know what kind of eyes that the elf shop personnel was looking at me, but
she did not doubt it and interjected.
''Taming is a skill that exist, although it differs from each person's qualities, but it
should be allowing the Monster to witness the strength and causing it to be
obedient.''
Causing the monster to be obedient...This sounds like another world's topic.
''The monsters in the dungeon have harsh personalities and are difficult to tame, so
generally most would tame the creatures above the ground nyaa...But because
the
possible to tame the Monsters living inside the dungeon.''
Even if it was me, I have heard of the name of the
within the in Orario, their strength is proven.
''That means they fight the Monsters, and the process of taming them is the show?''
''That's the case nyaa, honestly it is just like a circus show nyaa.''
However, the scene is extremely intense, the shop personnel added one final phrase.
As expected, it was still dangerous.
''We actually also wanted to see nyaa, but mama did not let nyaa. Seal said that she
will buy some souvenirs, smiled and bowed...but she left her purse inside the
shop nyaa, Seal is such a clumsy fellow.''
''Anya, I feel that you are not in the position to say that to her.''
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''Haha...''
Well, I probably understand. Leaving aside the topic of the gifts, not bring any
money will also be troubling. I have received a lot of help from Seal, so I should
repay it.
''Connecting to the Coliseum, the East Main Street should be quite crowded, please
head over there first so you can follow the flow of the crowd and effortlessly
arrive.''
''Seal had just left, so if you leave now, you should be able to catch up to her
nyaa.''
They said that my bag will only get in the way, so I should just store it in the shop.
I, who was as light as a feather now, took the purse, stared at the direction of the
East Main Street which was even further than the skyscraper.
Monster Festival...How does it feel?
I thought that I wanted to see it if I have time, while I headed out from the entrance
of the shop.
×××
Currently the street was filled with loud noise and excitement that made others
want to dance.
The current time was around nine in the morning, a lot of Adventurers had dove
into the dungeon, right now, the East Main Street had gathered a large number of
people.
Countless stalls were placed either in the middle of the road or by the side, it was
filled with a fragrant smell, the sound of food being cooked constantly echoed in
the crowd. The street seemed to be decorated with ribbons and flowers, making it
look more busy than usual.
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Above the heads of the people walking on the street was a rope that connected
colorful flags, swaying as the wind blows. The flags had two different patterns, one
represented the Monsters, which looks like a ferocious lion's figure and the other
emblem was the
The beastman children, that was flushed with excitement, constantly pulled their
mother's hand, I heard the melody created unintentionally by the footstep sound of
the crowd. From the sky, the sunlight that shone down also seemed to be
celebrating today, it was bright and dazzling.
Today, the East Main Street was filled with an festival atmosphere.
''...''
The crowd in the Main Street continued all the way to the end of the city's
coliseum. A pair of silver eyes overlooked the crowds of people that wanted to see
the Monster Festival from high up.
In the caféfacing the Main Street, Second Floor.
The shop interior used wood to create a warm atmosphere, and she was sitting by
herself in a position near the window. Here you can see the entire street. In order to
not let others see her face, no, in order for her white skin to not be exposed to the
gaze of the crowd, she deliberately wore a blue, long sleeved female coat.
However, this cloth could not conceal her .
The evidence was that despite covering her face, the attention of the people in the
shop was still focused on her. Every time her slender fingers traced the cup on the
table, every time her thin chin was slightly exposed from inside the hood, everyone
in the surrounding would be shaken up, there were quite a bit of people that would
become motionless after seeing this.
The Freya did not have to do anything, yet she was able to
capture the hearts of the surrounding people. She quietly looked outside the
window while wasting her time.
''...''
The large amount of Lower World people were covered on the street...A large
amount of children.
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Human, Beastman, Dwarves, Elves, all kinds of different race were inside the
crowd, you can also see a few of the Adventurers that were mixed along with the
civilians.
Freya seemed to be confirming each and one of their faces while looking from a
distance, suddenly a loud banging sound.
Following the loud sound of stepping onto the wooden floor, a few breathing
sound approached this location.
She stopped and looked at the person she was waiting for.
''Yo, did you wait long?''
''No, I just arrived.''
Raising her hand to quickly greet her fellow Goddess, Freya gave off a shallow
laugh beneath her hood.
It was different than the bright red hair of Hephaestus, her hair was a light scarlet
color. She put the sunset color hair that she was reminded of behind her head,
wearing an old shirt and shorts, giving an impression of a sloppy man.
Loki endured her yawn while her eyes was filled with tears of laughter.
''Hey, I still haven't eaten breakfast, can I eat it here?''
''Please help yourself.''
Loki held onto the chair while speaking bluntly, Freya revealed a slight smile, her
expression shows that she did not mind. The atmosphere between the two seemed
like they were old friends that knew the ins and outs of each other.
''After the banquet, you slept sufficiently right. Who told you to drink alone by
yourself and even get yourself drunk and pass out. Hoho, Hestia really is
something ah?''
''Hey, smelly big boobs, where did you hear this kind of news.''
''Your lovely members seemed to have cause a big racket? No matter who talked
about this, your members are fully concerned about you.''
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''Damn, those mischievous brats, they really did it.''
Loki was the one who called out Freya, she was also the one that decided on the
location.
Currently, the
here was also for this.
''Anyways, when are you going to introduce that child to me?''
''What, I still have to introduce.''
''It is still my first meeting with her.''
The ones who came beside Freya was not just Loki, there was still one more
person.
This beautiful blonde girl with golden eyes had a sheathed sword, standing in a
position as if she was protecting Loki, even Freya who was called a Goddess of
Beauty still narrowed her eyes and smiled.
''Nn, this is my familia's Aizu. Is this enough? Aizu, this fellow is also a goddess,
go greet her.''
''...Nice to meet you''
Sword princess, Freya muttered this name and stared at the female in front of her.
Aizu Wallenstein. Even amongst the gods, it had become a topic about
Familia>, she was a highly anticipated swordswomen. Her name and valor was
spread beyond Orario and even to the world, thus, there was actually no need to
introduce her.
Her lovely appearance did not match with the dangerous profession of an
Adventurer, the people that do not know anything and stand in front of her would
have never imagined that she had stepped through numerous Monster corpses.
The female's face was exceptionally slim, Loki urged her
she listened and sat down beside Loki.
''How cute, and...ah, I understand the reason why Loki fancies this child.''
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The golden eyes and Freya's silver eyes exchanged a gaze, Aizu's cold expression
did not change and immediately bowed politely.
She seemed to not resemble a female, Freya could not help but revealed a smile.
''Can I ask why you brought the here?''
''Eh he he he...! Hey you, since it was rare to have a festival, then I can have a
perfect and lovely date with Aizu-chan until I am satisfied!''
Loki loudly exclaimed while revealed a wretched smile.
''...Oh, and I thought that after this princess's was over, she
would finally return and calm down, but she immediately wanted to dive back
down into the dungeon.''
''...''
''If you do not take a short break, then you would not rest for the rest of your life'',
Loki said while she stretched out her hand to the side and gently touched the girl's
head. Aizu seemed to admit her mistake and looked down, allowing Loki to do
whatever she wants.
Freya saw that within Loki's thin and scarlet eyes, there were warm colors inside.
Knowing how destructive Loki was up in heaven, Freya thought, she really have
changed.
''Then isn't it about the time you explain why you've called me out?''
''Yes, there has been a long time since we just gossiped.''
''Your mouth is filled with nonsense.''
Under the shadow of the hood, Freya revealed a shallow smile, Loki also suddenly
changed her joking attitude and revealed a courageous smile. The atmosphere
between the two suddenly changed.
The shop personnel, who was bringing the menu over, really had bad luck, the
pressure created by the two Goddess The silent and tremendous pressure
caused him to have a facial spasm, as if he was tied down to the place, Aizu's
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expression did not change and in order to not hinder the two, she observed the
situation directly.
''Let me listen, what on earth are you planning.''
''What are you talking about, Loki?''
''Don't act a fool, you idiot.''
Freya's gently smiled at the unmovable male shop personnel, he widened his eyes
and stared, it seems that he had gotten slightly red on his face as if he had gotten a
little fever, then suddenly turned around and fled.
When there were no one in the surroundings, she turned her head back. Loki's thin
eyes revealed a vicious and sharp gaze.
''Your recent actions are quite big, appearing at a that you hold no
interest to, from the tone of your recent conversation, you seemed to be collecting
information...What are you planning?''
''Noisy.''
Loki's words seemed to reveal this. If it will affect my side, then I will hit you,
the scarlet eyes seemed to confirm her intentions.
They continued to fight against each other's gaze. Freya's slight smile seemed to
directly face against Loki's gaze that was filled with murderous intent. There
seemed to be a dangerous divinity exuded from the two of them that could not be
seen. Noticing this, who knows when the shop only had them left. Aizu was
concerned about the two and felt that this wordless dialogue will continue forever.
Slowly, Loki released her strength.
She made the atmosphere that was there vanish, and said convincingly.
''Because of a man?''
''...''
The goddess did not reply, but only gave off a smile underneath her hood.
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However, Loki seemed to treat the slight smile as if she confirmed it.
Loki uttered a sighing sound that would make others feel amazed.
''Ha...That means that you took a fancy to a certain 's child, is it
because of this?''
The passionate Freya...This also means that she had loved males, it was already
a well-known fact among the gods.
If she found a favorite within the opposite se* Even if it was a child from the
Lower World She will immediately approach them and use her incomparable
to make the other to become her own thing. There were many that had
been captured by her magic-like beauty and became a prisoner to her.
This time Freya seemed to have taken a fancy from another 's core
member.
Participating in the
child.
Of course, if she was to take action against a child that had made a pact with
another god Which means she wanted to snatch him away It will
definitely lead to a large dispute. If the fighting force of the was huge,
then Freya would suffer large damages and cry while she headed back, so she
would avoid such careless behavior and first gather information. This was Loki's
prediction.
Freya did not deny the words of Loki.
''Really now, you perverted goddess, you still have that much motivation all year
round, you don't care who it is and still want to do it?''
''Oh ho I'm really sorry, but I still have the ability to distinguish.''
''Nonsense, you obviously still trick those male gods.''
''Having connections with them brings a variety of convenience, you can get a lot
of accommodations.''
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Uh, Loki's voice rang out loudly, she did not care and said you really have bad
taste, Freya replied by saying, only just a little and shrugged her delicate shoulders.
There was already no need to question her matter anymore, Loki issued a loud
sound and pressed her entire weight onto the back of the chair.
Her two hands held onto the back of her head and she gently leaned backwards.
Freya also picked up a cold cup and drank some water, the quiet space also became
more relaxed.
The atmosphere between the two had already changed to a bright and sunny
atmosphere, the sound of the bustling noise from the street entered their ears.
A gentle wind blew in from the opened windows and gently raised Freya's gown.
''And then?''
''...?''
''What's that person like, the child that you took a fancy to? When did you find
him?''
Tell me, Loki increased her tone.
She requested it, tell me this tiny thing, she seemed to have gone into full throttle
in goading this out.
If you do not tell me, I will not let you leave, her excited eyes conveyed this.
''...''
''Because of you, I spent so much effort, so I have at least the right to listen to it.''
Listening to Loki pulling up such a far-fetched reason, Freya's left hand supported
her cheeks while she looked outside of the window.
On the main street, people were walking back and forth, it was an extremely
bustling scene. Freya seemed to be chasing the scene in her memory, under the
hood, her silver eyes gazed at a distant location.
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''...He isn't very strong. Compared to your or my Familia, that child is still
completely unreliable. He would be hurt because of very small matters, would
easily cry...that child is that kind of person.''
However, Freya's tiny lips continued to speak.
''He is very charming and pure. In that child, I have seen a brilliance that I have
never seen before.''
Although it was not noticeable, but her voice did indeed go up a pitch slightly, and
from it, you could feel the slightest enthusiasm.
''Noticing him was really accidental. He suddenly appeared in my eyesight.''
Freya recalled the memories of the encounter while continuing to organize her
speech. As if she was trying hard to reproduce the encounter with him and looked
at the scenery outside the window.
''At that time, it was also similar to the current scene...''
The daylight that came from the morning leaked out to the west side of the Main
Street.
From the opposite side of the road, a boy was heading towards this direction.
Yes, just like right now, it was the same as the one running around within her
visions.
'' ''
Freya's entire body froze.
In her pair of silver eyes, it was closely pegged to an wearing
standard adventurer gear.
He moved across the crowd, sometimes he would slow down, sometimes he would
stop for a moment, then he rush forward.
He was heading in the direction of the coliseum, his goal is the Monster Festival
probably. As if he was surging through the crowd in general, the boy headed
towards the round and massive facility.
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Freya, who was looking at the silhouette that was about to disappear, slowly, her
face revealed a charming smile.
''Excuse me, I suddenly remembered something.''
''Huh?''
''I'll see you next time.''
Freya stood up and left, leaving a stunned Loki remaining at the same place.
She used her clock and wrapped around her body and left the shop.
Inside the shop, only Loki and Aizu was left.
''What the, that fellow suddenly just went away.''
Loki, who had a surprised expression, stared at the stairs which Freya used to leave.
Loki thought for a while then she made an ''Eh?'' sound, and was filled with doubts.
Beside her, from a short distant to the window side, Aizu also stared at the outside
street.
''Aizu, what's up? Is there something wrong?''
''...No''
Just when she prepared to say nothing happened, Aizu continued to stare outside
the window.
Her pair of golden eyes, there was no doubt that it was the same as the silver eyes
of the goddess, chasing after the familiar silver hair.
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''Come, this is for you.''
''Ohhhhhh...!?''
Once she received a tiny box from Hephaestus, who was wearing her work clothes,
Hestia could not help but exclaimed. She could tell that in order to make the
gorgeous box, Hepheastus's eyes were still shining with brilliance.
''This should be enough to meet your expectations right?''
''Yes, completely enough! There is absolutely not even the slightest objections!''
With a Wow sound, while she opened the box, Hestia looked inside the box.
Inside, it housed a pure black sheath, even the dagger handle was even pure black.
The entire weapon from top to bottom was pitched-black, although the appearance
looks simple, but it was completed by a power far exceeding Hestia's, and it was
the masterpiece of Hephaestus.
It looks like it was made exclusive to Bell, using nearly almost an entire day's
worth of time to create this weapon. Hestia's face emerged an never seen before
satisfied expression.
''Ah, right. The weapon should be named by Hephaestus right!? If it is possible, let
me name it! Right right, because this is the crystallization of Bell and my love,
let's call it How is that!?''
''No, it makes it feel like a cheap product...But, also, this is indeed a weapon
just for you, the ...''
Nono, this is too embarrassing. Hestia who was elated suddenly covered her face.
Her twintails on the side of her head, seemed to express the owner's mood, and
was happily and shyly shaking.
''First of all, the money is only lent to you, you will not be allowed to go back on a
debt~''
''I know~ I know!''
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Hephaestus let her hair down and put on a hairpin while she said this. Hestia, who
jumping in joy, also replied with a smile on her face.
When her friend had finished packing, she prepared to leave this place in haste.
''Are you ready to leave now?''
''Yes, Sorry for the inconvenience!''
As if she was sitting on a needle and was restless, Hestia's actions were extremely
swift, she walked towards the door of the room.
''Hestia, you should also take a little break~~!''
Hearing the call behind her, but Hestia did not turn around and reply. She only
gently waved her hand.
Coming out from the tiny room located next to the workshop, Hestia moved at the
same speed and quickly exited Hephaestus's shop.
(Ah~! I really want to quickly show this to Bell-kun~)
What kind of expression will that child make, just thinking about this, Hestia felt
extremely happy.
Will he be pleased because he received something? Or would he use respectful
eyes to look at me? Or perhaps would he be crying tears of emotions?
Hestia imagined various good scenes of their encounter, her happiness on her face
completely did not move on. She tried to move forward on the road while she
smiled, her entire face was as brilliant as if flowers have just bloomed.
Then after Hestia had calmed down for a while, she headed towards the North
West Main Street, thinking that whether if she should go home to wait for Bell.
Although it was extremely tempting, and she would like to present to him this
present as soon as possible, but in reality, she had no idea where he is right now.
If it was around this time, she was afraid that he would be hovering around the
dungeon...
''Eh? ...Ahhh, so that was it.''
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Hestia, who was contemplating, noticed a leaflet posted on a certain shop, the
corner of her mouth rose up and revealed a subtle smile that others would not be
able to see, her face was filled with pride.
On the leaflet, it recorded the agenda and the program schedule for the Monster
Festival held today.
(Today is the annual Philia Festival...If that idiotic youngster who just came to
the city knew about the festival, then he must be extremely interested in it and
headed to watch it...)
If that's the case, if she also head there, perhaps they will be able to meet up.
Expecting the Festival venue to be extremely chaotic, if they want to successfully
meet up, then generally they would need a lot of luck. But this concern was
completely unable to stop Hestia who was jumping with joy.
I have already foreseen the actions of Bell-kun! Hestia showed off her baseless
confidence and decided to head over to the festival venue.
Her goal is the East Main Street.
''Hey~ Taxi!''
That petite body and cute little hands tried hard to stretched towards the outside,
attempting to call the carriage that was headed in that direction.
Then, a youth who looked extremely young drove a carriage and stopped in front
of Hestia. She jumped on while saying ''Could you please head to the East Main
Street!'', and told the driver her destination.
''Yes yes, understood. You also want to head over to the Monster Festival right,
Goddess-sama?''