Ah ah, something like that.''
Following the sound of a whip snapping, the carriage immediately moved. The
wheels constantly turned on the stone road and emitted knocking sounds and an
intense bumps, it had completely surrounded Hestia who was seated inside.
The Labyrinth city was extremely huge. Although it only housed adventurers and
Familia members all over the world, but its total area is also one of the largest
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compared to the other cities. In this huge city, as a mean of transport, such as
carriages was also very natural. And now, businesses of transporting people or
cargo had also gradually been accepted.
By the way, the term that was used to stop the carriage was decided on a
whim by a god, they do not know when it started, but it had spread, so it finally
became an establish term.
''I want to hurry over there. Although it is very crowded, but could you please be a
little bit faster?''
''Ah, I can not find a reason to reject the request of a Goddess-sama, please hold on
tight.''
The youth readily agreed to accept Hestia's request, and then skillfully increased
the speed while driving the carriage.
He avoided the crowds in the street and went through numerous small streets. In
order to head over to the East Main Street, he even used streets that the carriage
would just barely brush through. While she talked happily with the youth who only
had a maximum difference of 5 years compared to Bell, Hestia happily looked at
the vibrant streets due to the festival.
''Ah. Sorry Goddess-sama, from here on, it is impossible to continue forward.
''If that's the case.''
The swift carriage had stopped. East Main Street was just around the corner and
the density of the crowd had also increased by a lot, it really did not have any gaps
for the carriage to pass through.
Hestia, who was sitting behind the youth that bowed his head, immediately though
that if it was here, then there should be no problems and then prepared to leave the
carriage.
''Okay, driver-kun, it is completely enough. I can walk from her now.''
''I am really really sorry about this. Although it is dim, but if I had taken the alley
on the road, it would be easier to reach the Main Street.''
''Thank you. Well, how much is the fare?''
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''A total of 90 Varisu.''
Hestia took out her bag and turned it upside down, and placed all the money inside
to the youth who provided the service.
''Fufu. There is no need to hand over the change. The rest is tips given to you!''
''No, um, there is only just enough money...''
Before hearing the words of the youth, Hestia had already completely ran off into
an alley. Although she felt a pitiful stare coming from behind, but she completely
ignored it and left the place.
The alley was slightly dim. However, there were not many people compared to the
outside street, just like the youth had said, it would be a smooth walk. Hestia held
onto the box with the dagger while she continued to walk down the alley.
Shortly after, another figure appeared in the alley.
''That, Could it be, Freya?''
''...Hestia?''
At the crossroad, at the path of the other direction of Hestia's was a female
wrapped around by a purple cloak. From the hood, you can see her beautiful silver
hair appearing. Hestia thought that she recognized that hair, thought for a moment,
then Hestia matched it to the owner of the hair.
''Are you also heading to the Monster Festival? Walking this kind of path, looks
like you are also in a hurry right?''
''...Uh, Yes. Because I cannot walk properly on the Main Street where all the
pedestrians are, so this is the only way I can avoid their eyes while walking
forward.''
''Ah~ So being a is also hard work.''
To her, this goddess who was called the incarnate of beauty, even if she dressed up,
if she walked down the Main Street, she would certainly cause chaos to the
surroundings. She would also not be able to call a carriage ride, so she could only
use this kind of sneaky and low-exposure method to reach her destination.
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Hestia hmm in her mouth and nodded towards Freya, who was slightly smiling
under her cloak.
''Ah, that's right. Freya, did you see my Familia's child? I am currently looking for
him.''
''...''
''It is a white hair, red-eyed human...Right right, just like a rabbit!''
Hestia danced while happily explaining things about Bell. In contrast, Freya's
smile disappeared from her face and quiet down.
However, the smile immediately emerged once again on her face and she pointed
down the road she had just came from.
''After saying this, I think I seem to have seen him in front of the East Main
Street.''
''Really! ?''
''Yes yes, seems like he was directly heading to the Coliseum. Walk down this path
and then turn left, then you should be able to be in front of him~''
Hestia's face immediately changed and she happily said ''Thank you!'' and
completely accepted her suggestion.
Hestia smiled and prepared to say goodbye to Freya, then she also embarked on the
new path.
Shortly after walking down the path that she was pointed to, the warm sun rays
shone down in front of the path.
It was still early. Hestia immediately ran to the end of the alley and reached the
East Main Street.
What awaits here was a dense crowd without any gaps.
In the midst of the crowd, there was the figure of Bell who was trying hard to surge
forward.
''Hey~! Bell-kun~~!''
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×××
''Eh?''
Hearing someone call my name, I turned around and looked. For a while, I could
not help but widen my own eyes.
It was the missing Kami-sama, trying hard to push through the crowd and walking
quickly towards here.
''Kami-sama!? Why are you here!?''
''Hey hey, don't say these stupid words. Because I want to meet you, isn't it
obvious!''
Kami-sama, who walked up in front of me and stopped, suddenly seemed to be
proudly straighten her massive boobs and replied my question.
Facing this answer that could not be considered as an answer, I could not help but
have cold sweat.
''No, although you wanted to see me. It isn't the matter...Then, what happened
today...''
''No, even this is great! Just now I was thinking of meeting you, who could
imagine that I really encountered you as a result! Looks like there isn't a simple
fate between the two of us, Fufufu~''
...Looks like my words completely did not enter her.
In front of Kami-sama, who was completely immersed in her own world, I
completely did not know where I was thrown to.
''K...Kami-sama? Although I think it is rather rude, but can I ask you what exactly
have you been doing?''
''Hehe...You want to know? The reason why I am so happy.''
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''Yes.''
Just when I said this, Kami-sama seemed to have stopped all conversation.
She looked around the crowded and bustling streets due to the festival, then she
said just wait a minute and stared up into the sky, as if she was considering
something.
''...Yes, we are rarely together. As expected, I cannot tell you right now.''
''Ehhhhh!?''
''I want to leave the fun and happy things at the very end.''
I completely did not imagine this situation, and during the moment where my face
had froze, Kami-sama grabbed onto my hand and pulled me while heading forward.
Because I suddenly had a feeling of being gripped on my right hand, I was stunned
and my heartbeat also slowed down.
''Let's have a date, Bell-kun.''
Afterwards, Kami-sama turned around, smiled and said this to me.
''...DDDD...DATE!?''
''Ah, yes. This street is also very festive, there is no reason for us not to have fun
right?''
''No, but, date...''
''Fufu, Then let's go, Bell-kun!''
Seeing me, who had become completely flushed, Kami-sama seemed to become
even happier and had a pleased smile. Her tiny and soft fingers firmly grasped onto
my hand, leading me through the bustling crowd.
The shops on both side of the road were very active. Various sales of goods that
was most striking was the snacks which you eat while you walk, and of course toys
and jewelry related to the Monster Festival. There is also shops that sell real
weapons, as expected of the Labyrinth City.
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In the distant skies, fireworks were lit up, although it was in a grand scale, but due
to the distance, the sound was muffled and it blossomed under the clear sky, it was
a wonderful feeling.
''P...Please wait a minute Kami-sama!? Actually, I have a small task that I have to
complete!''
''Eh? Is something the matter?''
''Yes, so I am currently looking for someone...!''
''Okay, then we can have a date while we look for someone! Having fun while we
complete the task, isn't it killing two birds with one stone. Ah, old man, please
give me two jam pancakes.''
''Kami-sama!?''
It was so simple to turn over my reason, I felt extremely troubled.
If that's the case, I don't have any face to see the shop personnel who requested me
to deliver the purse to Seal. If the fact that I disregarded the task because of a date
was known, it will lead to resentment.
(There is also...)
No matter what, I have to let Kami-sama be aware of this matter.
The two hands were constantly holding together, making me feel very nervous.
Also, I noticed that I was attracted to the cute expressions of Kami-sama that I
have never seen before.
Although the age difference was rather strange, but Kami-sama's behaviors and
actions matched her own body's appearance. Naively looking at the goods inside
the shop, her eyes twinkling, it was completely different than the Kami-sama who
usually came to meet me. Although she was only giving off a slight smile, but how
should I say it, that, uh...It was extremely cute.
Kami-sama really is a beautiful girl. Seeing the completely different performance,
this renewed my thoughts.
Looking at her chest rhythmically bounce around, I was really, extremely troubled.
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Especially because the other was a Goddess who others fear...
''Bell-kun, Bell-kun.''
''Yes. What is it?''
''Ahhh~''
''...EHHH??''
My mind was currently plagued with a variety of things that troubled me, and it
was about to be attacked by concentrated firepower.
With a smile on her face, Kami-sama brought the newly bought jam pancakes in
front of me.
The hands that was gripped together was loosened, and the two hands were holding
the snacks. That tiny and cute body tried hard to extend upward, as if she wanted to
bring the jam pancake over to my mouth.
I can not help but cry out, I used all my strength to widened my eyes.
''Kami-sama, what on earth is this!?''
''What's the matter, it's just Ahhh~. Ahhhh~. Because I also wanted to try out this
thing.''
''...!?''
A tremble that I could not resist completely dominated my entire body.
The words that I originally wanted to say to Kami-sama completely disappeared, I
completely could not speak. My mouth opened and closed, and my entire face
turned red.
Although I knew that this kind of feeling was rather good. But was it because of
the atmosphere of the festival that caused it? Or was it because Kami-sama was too
happy...!?''
''Eh? What is it, Bell-kun? Because I ate it, so you can't eat it?''
''N...Nooo!? It is completely not the case, that...''
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I was slightly shy...No, that's not the case. Rude, too rude!
The other is a Goddess!? If she was to let me eat it like that, then I would have
offended her...!?
While I felt sorry for the unreasonable action, my eyes continued to roll around,
and I was so embarrassed that I wanted to find a hole and hide. Then, I was aware
of the existence of my own share of jam pancake.
''K...Kami-sama, it is difficult to accept that piece!? Why don't I just eat my own
share!?''
''...Let you escaped.''
Looking at the jam pancake that belongs to me, Kami-sama's face seemed to show
dissatisfaction.
Then, she immediately said ''Fine'', and her smile re-emerged.
''Then, you're welcome. You will feed me right?''
''Eh''
''This, Ahhhh~''
''...A...Ahhhh~~''
Kami-sama, who closed her eyes, opened her tiny mouth.
I, who had become frozen in that instant, seemed to have been hypnotized and
slowly moved my jam pancake over...
In the next instant, a bite.
That tiny pair of lips, as if it was giving off a gentle kiss continued to eat the snack.
Looking at that innocent child-like action, I, who acted like an idiot, blushed
without hesitation.
Kami-sama, who opened her eyes, just seemed to show off a mischievous smile,
and finally, she took a large bite out of the pancake. As if she was tasting how
delicious it is, and her soft cheeks continued to chew at a rhythmically speed.
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What kind of expression do I currently have...
(Ah...)
On her cheeks, there was a white colored jam.
Seeing the sauce from the snack overflow onto Kami-sama's face, I reflexively
raised my hand.
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Wanting to use my finger to wipe off the white sauce, and the moment where I was
about to touch her, I stopped.
Because I thought that wouldn't this carefree action be too rude to Kami-sama.
However, I currently did not have the handkerchief that I used to wipe my face
with me.
I awkwardly withdrew my hand...But those tiny pair of hands seized my hands
once again.
''Fufu~ Help me take it off.''
''...''
Kami-sama's attitude was extremely calm, and she let out a slight smile. Her
cheeks were slightly red, but you can see it was filled with love.
I, who was completely attracted to the slight smile of Kami-sama, awkwardly
stretched out my hand and gently rubbed it on Kami-sama's cheeks.
Kami-sama's cheeks which was also dyed red seemed to be tickled and she closed
her eyes.
(U...Uwaaahh)
It felt like steam was about to come out from my head.
My entire body was numbed. It was extremely embarrassing. No, it should be that I
felt extremely shy.
I seemed to have been completely tossed around by Kami-sama.
''Okay, Bell-kun, let's continue. This time we are eating potato croquettes!''
''We are still doing this!?''
''That's of course. There isn't many opportunities that we can both enjoy together
at the outside.''
Then, I was holding hands again with Kami-sama and being dragged forward.
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Although from a variety of angles, I had already completely accepted this fate.
However, when I recovered, I noticed that my mouth naturally formed a smile.
Thinking carefully, perhaps it was really what Kami-sama had said.
In order to support this Familia of two people, I had constantly wandered around
the dungeons, Kami-sama also had to go to work.
Calculating from this, the two of us doing something together had not happened so
far.
Trying hard to squeeze through the gaps of the crowd, together with Kami-sama
we moved forward along the Main Street.
Although I kept a wry smile, but to me, I was still looking forward to be tossed
around by a happy Kami-sama.
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Following the overwhelming cheering sounds, this side had also began.
As the dust was raised, a monster that was freed from its chains roared as it rushed
forward. In front of the huge pig-class monster that was two meter tall, the
Boar>, was a single female that was fully alert. Her short hair that followed her
swayed in the wind, she narrowly avoided the monster's attack.
The cheering sounds from outside the scene overlapped and increasingly became
louder. The enthusiastic spiral of cheering sounds was surrounded by the
accommodated 50 000 audience.
This was the circular coliseum that existed in the East Main Street.
Under the countless passionate attention, the main event of the day, the Monster
Festival kicked off.
In the center of the field was a monster that was captured just for today, and it had
completely released its violent nature. It headed towards the prey in its eyes and
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used all its efforts to move and kick using its four limbs. Facing this kind of boarlike
rush that could easily crush through stone,
dodged it and enjoyed the cheers issued from the surrounding.
If you were to look at it, it was similar to bullfighting. A person wearing gorgeous
clothes, holding a cape and a whip, facing against the rampaging monster
numerous times, and passing through.
In this Monster Festival, she was given the task of not defeating the monster, but to
tame it. Causing the monster that could easily kill her to become tame, and making
it become completely obedient, this will make the citizens feel awe, respect and
excitement. All sort of unforeseen circumstances would make their palms sweat.
The monster loud roar, the host using a loud speaker that was created through
Magic Stone to act as a commentary and the sounds of the audience's cheers. The
venue had completely entered a passionate state.
''It has begun...''
Feeling the grand occasion in the coliseum, Eina said softly.
She, who was in stand-by at the coliseum, could hear the awe voices from the
inside, and her skin could even feel the vibrations. Thus, she turned around and
looked at the building behind her.
Currently, Eina and the other guild employees were mobilized to the coliseum.
Their main responsibilities are for the admission and guidance of the audience.
This was also mainly to assist the
Monster Festival is not a event that the Gods could hold on a whim. But because
the
smoothly. The planning was led by the guild.
(Although I should not consider such things...But why do we have to organize
such a festival)
The opening of Monster Festival was decided by the higher ups of the guild. Eina,
who was at the bottom of the organization, should not complain about this, but her
heart still does not feel at ease.
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Although it does not pose a threat to the city, but the action of transporting the
dungeon monster above the ground should not have happened. Eina herself seemed
to reject it. If it was for the management of the Labyrinth City, and for the better
peace of the city, then no matter how important it is, they should not throw in these
unsafe seedlings into the basket.
Monsters, they are terrifying creatures.
Could it be that they want to use the Philia Festival to emphasized that they could
be friendly with monsters. Just for the sake of entertainment and was willing to
take on a risky action If that's the case, then to the guild Eina thought to
herself.
''Also...Is this a circus or is it a performance, it's so loud that it hurts my ears.''
''Eh? Eina, what are you talking about?''
Facing her colleague, who heard her mutter to herself, Eina gave off a wry smile
and shook her head, expressing that nothing had happened.
This city, Orario, had incorporated a large amount of Familias and also a vast
majority of adventurers. Although the name of adventurers sounds good, but in
reality, most of them are just brutal and lawless people. Because of their poor
etiquette, it was easy for them to have conflicts with the general public, and
causing problems regarding the order of the place.
To the guild, who aimed to produce a good efficiency of recycling the dungeon's
Magic Stones, these adventurers that explore the dungeon is an essential exist to
their operations. So objectively speaking, the city's management can only turn a
blind eye to the Monster Festival, even if they were criticized by the public.
Because of this, there were slanders within Babel a few days ago, Eina herself
could only listen to it.
(No matter what, please do not have anything happen, that is enough...)
During the period when the Monster Festival is held, it was always easy for her to
be in cold sweat. Until the end of the Monster Festival, she would always feel
paranoid. Perhaps, it was because she was too conservative?
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I also want to see! The colleagues beside her murmured, Eina used her hand to lift
her forehead and sighed, feeling a sense of annoyance.
''There isn't any...''
''As expected, she had already entered the coliseum?''
(...Eh?)
From Eina's gaze, a familiar person entered. That was Bell.
For the outer location of the coliseum, Bell seemed to be looking around for
someone. Beside him, it should be the Goddess of his Familia.
Eina glanced at her colleagues standing behind her, and felt that it should be okay
if she left for a while. Then she headed to the young male adventurer that she was
responsible for.
''Bell-kun''
''Eh, Eina-san?''
''Who is this, Bell-kun. This half-elf?
Bell, who was slightly surprised, could not help but give off a wry smile. Eina still
first introduced herself to the Hestia who was beside him.
''I belong to the guild management section and is responsible for Bell Cranel's
dungeon exploration adviser, Eina Tulle. It is the first time meeting you, and please
to meet you. Goddess Hestia-sama.
''Ahah, so that's it. Thank you for taking care of Bell-kun.''
Once her introduction was over, Hestia seemed to understand everything and
waved her hands. Eina respectfully bowed her head again, Bell, who looked at the
situation between the two, asked Eina a question.
''Why is Eina-sana here?''
''The guild is also responsible for the Philia Festival, that is to help assist the
management for the venue. And I am responsible for guiding the guests. Bell-kun
also came see the festival right?''
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''No, I am only looking for a person...About that, a person that is wearing a
female maid outfit...Or not. Right, Eina-san, did you see a female human that
was having troubles with money?''
''Uh, I am not clear about that.''
Listening to this strange description, Eina did not conceal her wry smile. Bell also
replied with ''Is that so'', then scratched his head.
Entering the coliseum required a certain fee, so the possibility of the person, that
had not brought money, that Bell was looking was unlikely to be inside. After Eina
told this analysis to Bell, he nodded and expressed that he understood.
''Then, I'll look around again. Perhaps, we just missed each other.''
''Yes, if I see that individual, I will call her to wait here, so if you could not find
her, please come here again later.''
I am really grateful. Bell bowed down and prepared to leave. However, Hestia,
who came together with him, continued to stare at Eina, standing there and
completely did not move.
Eina slightly tilted her head, then she slowly began to talk.
''It is the adviser, right~''
''Yes, is there any problems?''
''Using your position to ogle on Bell-kun...You have never done these things
before right?''
At the very beginning, Eina completely did not understand what she was talking
about and had a stunned expression.
Looking at Hestia, who had a serious expression while inquiring this, she calmly
let out some words from her mouth.
''I have always separated my private and official matters...''
''Yes, I'll believe in your words.''
Hestia seriously nodded, her two hands gently made a tapping sound.
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Then she pulled Bell, who was surprised, and left the location.
Was she being warning me? Eina looked at the two figures and could not help but
sweat.
Suddenly she felt a slight headache and went over to her colleagues.
''Really now, what are they doing, those guys.''
''If it's complaints, then say them later, let's first move those people.''
''...?''
The staff were quite noisy.
It felt that the atmosphere had completely changed, Eina was completely surprised.
''Excuse me, may I ask what has happened?'
''Ah. The staff that was situated at the West Entrance seemed to have collapsed.''
''Eh...?''
''Those people still seemed to be conscious. However, it was like that their bones
were extracted from them and they slumped down onto the ground, their entire
body was out of strength...Ah, we estimated that they drank too much wine
yesterday and completely did not care about today's work. Seems like that they
cannot continue to guard, so we are sending some people over from this side.
The beastman male staff placed his hand on the back of his head while saying this.
Hearing this, Eina felt a strange feeling within her heart. It was an unpleasant
tension that made her shiver.
(It is because I'm too nervous...It should be so right?)
The audience's loud cheers and screams mingled together around her ears, Eina
lifted her head and stared at the large coliseum in front of her.
It seems like the roaring sounds of the monster that came above the ground
constantly bit hard on Eina's eardrums.
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×××
This was a location that was dark, damp and with a faint light source.
Hanging from the ceiling was a Magic Stone Lamp, casting a faint glow into room
and revealing the shadows of bits and pieces. 1 Meter cubed wooden boxes were
lying scattered on the floor, the surroundings was also filled with clutters. On the
wall, there were a variety of items, with the vast majority being weapons.
In this dim space that looked like a warehouse, there were many
Stables>. Many monsters were locked there with locks. The sound of the metal
being scratched at was frequently sounded in the room. Including a huge dog-type
monster that used its own nose to push through the gaps, using its teeth to scratch,
and issuing a humming sound.
This was set up to be a large room underground. It was within the coliseum's arena,
and could be called the control room for the monsters.
The monsters were transported by the person responsible to the central arena. Once
they were about the reach the ground, then they will unlock the shackles of the
monsters, leaving it to the tamer in the central arena to tame it.
The earthquake-like cheers from the audience seemed to have come extremely far
away, and echoing within this space.
''What are you doing? The next show is about to begin! Why is the monster not up
yet?''
Following the sound of the footsteps, the large door was slowly opened. A female
from the
She was in charge of the preparations and monitoring behind the scenes for the
Festival. As the show time was approaching, but the monster still had not been
shipped out, she felt anxious and rushed down to see the situation.
Her angry questioning did not receive any response.
''Eh...Hey, Hey. What happened!?''
In the room in front of her eyes were her companions lying down in a limp posture.
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The four porters that were responsible for this area were all frozen in a limp
posture.
She rain in panic to the nearest one to observe the situation. Ah, they were still
breathing. There were no external injuries either, she lifted up her head to observe
the others, and they were all in the same situation. Everybody's lives were not in
danger.
''Ah...Ah''
(Is it the monster's poison, No. This is...!?)
Slightly irregular breathing. Slightly flushed cheeks. Their eyes completely did not
have any focus.
It was a symptom that she had never seen before. Watching the expression of her
companion that was lying on the ground, she felt a slight chill coming from behind.
About this abnormal situation they were caught up to, she did not have any clue.
What on earth had happened here? She stood at the same place and was fully
examining the room filled with monster roars.
'' ''
Accidentally, she felt the air behind her began to shake.
This was not the feeling of a vibration of a sneak attack, but it seemed to be a
vibration of someone calmly and slowly walking around. Because there was
completely no malicious intent, so the reaction speed also became extremely slow.
A certain person was currently standing right behind her.
''Don't move, oh?''
'' Ah.''
In the next instant, her eyes were covered from behind.
A pair of smooth and slender hands covered her eyes.
Afterwards, an impact that felt like a spasm instantly went through her entire body.
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The fragrance that eroded through her noise, and the intimate contact with the soft
flesh, conveyed through her body temperature, causing her senses to be completely
paralyzed. This unfathomable completely surrounded her.
This was an unbelievable degree of
Just from the sight of it, it was able to initiate the
It was absolutely impossible. It was impossible to resist. Her consciousness also
short-circuited.
She was deprived of her own will.
''Where are the keys?''
'' Eh?''
''The keys to the monster stables, where are they?''
The sound that gently blew into her ears, her neck even felt a tiny shiver.
Faced with these words, that seemed to directly pierced through to her mind, which
was repeated twice, her own body seemed to fully obey as if it was a conditioned
reflex.
Her trembling left hand slowly dropped down, and took out the key chain from her
waist. Following the sound of the keys shaking, she brought the keys to shoulder
height.
''Thank you.''
The keys were taken away, the arm that covered her eyes disappeared. However,
her eyes had already completely lost its ability to function, she, who had loss her
own will, could not see anything.
She felt that she person behind her leave, and her hands and legs felt weak. She fell
down onto the floor and sat down on her butt.
As if the scene was reproduced once more, she had the same outcome of her fellow
companions.
''I'm sorry.''
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Freya left the female who had completely collapsed.
Monitoring the West Entrance, the guild employees and the adventurers from the
. Freya had neutralized members of both organization and
directly invaded to this location.
Freya did not have any combat abilities. In the Lower World, she was a completely
powerless mortal.
However, she still had her share of extraordinary , no, it should be that
she, herself was .
That is a type of power that could not be resisted using the logic. Humans and
demi-humans, and even Gods would be dominated by this overwhelming power.
As long as she wants it to happen, there is no person that could resist into being
dragged into an endless abyss of ecstasy.
This time, she used the beauty in a negative way.
No matter male or female, as long as their consciousness was uncontrollable, then
they would be deprived of their strength. This was the effect of the that
Freya had attempted to use.
As long as they were taken up by surprise, she was a person who was able to do
such a degree of things.
''...''
Freya stopped at the center of the room.
The surrounding was filled with large and small Monster stables. The Monsters
that were captured were extremely excited and violent. Their roaring sounds
surrounded Freya from all directions.
However, the moment she took off her cloak, all the roaring sounds stopped.
''...''
The peerless beauty was exposed to the outside.
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The snow-like white and soft skin impacted the Monster's visually, filled with the
fragrance it had completely constrained their actions. The Monster's eyes seemed
to be controlled by the shiny silver hair and the silver eyes.
Even if it was these ferocious Monsters, they still could not get rid of her influence
of beauty.
''...I'll pick you.''
Those pair of silver eyes looked at the Monsters carefully, as if they were carefully
selecting one. Finally, it stopped at a location.
The Monster was completely covered with pure white hair. On its burly body were
two shoulders and two wrist with muscles bulging from it and was particularly
prominent. It's silver hair was just like Freya, extending to the back like a tail.
The Ape-like monster 's eyes were rolling, its breathing was also
becoming shorter. It felt the eyes of the Goddess.
''Come out now''
Freya used the keys in her hand to release the locks of the Monster stable.
The Silverback obeyed the orders of the goddess and opened the iron fence and
came out step by step. The lock that was opened shook with a rattling sound.
Letting the Monster out, no matter what, it was an extremely dangerous behavior.
This free-spirited goddess's action would easily cause a lot of to others.
There was only one goal.
(That child also came here...)
The matter that Freya had thought about, was the matter about the young boy Bell
Cranel.
(...Ah ah, really. I wanted to watch the growth of that child for a while
longer...)
The matter about Bell's astonishing growth speed, Freya obviously knew about it.
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Although she currently did not know the reason, but using her goddess's eyes, she
was able to see that he was currently growing at a rate that was incompatible with
the common sense.
(...In the end, I still have to do this type of extra matters.)
Freya let out a child-like smile.
It was a feeling as if she wanted to tease him.
She wanted to see which will happen when the other will receive her teasing, what
kind of reaction will it be, and for her own entertainment.
Really now, this was something that a child would do.
However, currently she could not stopped it anymore. The first time meeting him,
that impulse burned her heart and caused even love, this drove Freya to do these
kinds of things.
Wanting to see the boy's puzzled expression, wanting to see the boy's crying
expression And more importantly, wanting to see the boy's heroic gestures.
''...''
''Fu,Fuuu...!?''
The Silverback's intense breathing sound echoed. Freya lovingly stroke the
Silverback's cheek as if he was on her side.
Letting the Monster out, perhaps a tiny mistake will cause Bell to die.
Freya suddenly thought about this possibility that she had never thought of before,
but, she continued to laugh.
If that boy was to die.
(Then I'll follow him.)
No matter where, she would go seek the soul that was leaving the Lower World
and ascending to Heaven.
(I'll hug him tightly)
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Then letting that captured soul fall into her loving embrace.
Once she thought about this, Freya could not help but narrow her eyes and laugh
happily. Those pair of eyes that was filled with love and tenderness, at the same
time, it was filled with some sadistic colors.
The smile that remained on her face approached the Silverback's face that her
hands were holding onto. The monster's body trembled violently.
(So I said)
The next moment, Freya placed her lips on the Monster's forehead.
(You have to wait for me okay?)
The Monster's roar echoed through the entire space.
×××
''Kami-sama, what did you and Eina talk about?''
''Yes yes, it was just a casual chat.''
In order to find Seal, Kami-sama and I walked around the surroundings of the
Coliseum again, then we once again appeared at the East Main Street. Because the
festival had already begun, most of the people had already entered the coliseum, so
the busy street earlier was completely different from the scene right now, it was
much more relaxed.
''Ah, Bell-kun. The person you are looking for is also a female?''
''Eh? Ah, yes. It is a female human with gray hair and eyes. She has a relatively tall
stature, which is about the same height as me...''
I had mistakenly thought that she was asking about the physical characteristics of
Seal, so I told the features to Kami-sama. Kami-sama seemed to have an
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expression as if she did not care, and listened quietly. Then she used a reproachful
gaze to look at me.
Facing this kind of reprimanding gaze, I could not help but feel afraid.
''Eh, Kami-sama?''
''...What I talked about with the adviser just now, you really are a perfect
person~''
''Eh...W...What do you mean?''
''Hmmph~''
Kami-sama turned her head to the side.
The twintails on both her head also followed, as if it was expressing her
dissatisfaction to me.
I do not know why Kami-sama suddenly became upset. I only know that if I was
anxious here, then I cannot do anything.
'' ?''
''...What is it, Bell-kun?''
I had stopped my footsteps, Kami-sama who had walked in front of me a few steps
also turned around, with a face filled with doubts.
I completely forgot about responding to Kami-sama, and seemed to be pulled
around and looked around.
Right now, that really was it.
What kind of sound rang in my ears.
It was different than the bustling sounds of the Festival, it was a sounds that felt
very urgent and sharp.
''...Is it the sounds of screaming?''
The moment I muttered this phrase to myself.
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Immediately, a louder sound came out.
''M...MONNSTTERRRRRR!?''
As if everything had froze, the peaceful and bustling street suddenly became
fearful.
Then I saw it.
The path that led to the depths of the coliseum.
A stampeding sound that rang out from the stone roads, a Monster with pure white
hair, rush over in a threatening manner.
×××
The Monster, which is also the Silverback was also extremely excited.
It breathed hard and used all its muscles to move. Its long and silver hair fluttered
in the wind as if it was being controlled and continued to rush forward.
What it was looking for, it was a goddess.
What emerged in its mind was the figure of the shiny and silver hair fluttering in
the room disappearing. From its body and soul, the Silverback was completely
entranced, and it was being pushed forward by a feeling that it had never felt
before and a feeling that it could not restrain, as if there were invisible locks
causing it to chase after her figure.
To seek for her love!
To seek for the goddess to pamper it!
It was a completely different instinct that fueled the Monster to act.
It was completely different nature of the Monster, this was indeed the act for
seeking love.
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''Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!''
''Ha!?''
In the center of the street, a carriage hit it and was immediately sent flying away.
The horse screamed constantly, and the unprepared driver also soared in the air and
hit the ground, and did a few cartwheels. The wheels of carriage, that was
completely flipped, was still rolling around in the air.
The important clue of the goddess was the residual aroma, which was already
becoming somewhat vague. Was it because of its excitement that it lost its ability
to judge and decided on a wrong path? Suddenly, the sweet fragrance had
completely disappeared.
The Silverback turned and looked around, then it stopped at a spot. Fu,fu. It tried
heard to sniff that smell while looking around.
There were many people here. Many of these people have gone completely limp,
some had used both hands to cover their mouth and their faces were extremely pale.
These people formed a huge circle surrounding the Silverback.
Afterwards, just when the Silverback was about to end the lives of the surrounding
people.
The Silverback's bloodshot eyes saw her figure.
Its expression was stunned and it was looked at this black-haired girl.
It was a completely different existence than the surrounding people.
That must be a existence that even towered over all living things.
It was basically a similar existence to the goddess it was pursuing.
It thought for a while.
'' Go chase after that tiny goddess okay?''
This was the last words she said to his ears.
He saw it.
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To the girl that widened its eyes, the Silverback took a big step forward.
×××
'' ''
The moment it took a step forward.
Various screams echoed from the general crowd to escape.
''...B...Bell-kun?''
I pulled Kami-sama's hands, took a step, two steps, and immediately retreated
behind.
This creepy feeling spread through my entire body and it completely matched my
heart's feeling as well.
The white burly body. The silver hair that went over the waist. That complete and
overwhelming existence.
That fellow's eyes were senselessly looking at the direction of Kami-sama and I.
My breathing had almost stopped.
Why is there a Monster? What happened in the end? I still placed these ideas of
figuring what happened at the back of my head.
This feeling of my entire body sweating, I had experienced it several times before
It was the same as the encounter with the Minotaur, a feeling of being totally
helpless dominated my entire body.
In the two sides, who would be the one that will be ravaged. I understood the
answer of this question instantly.
Then, should I try?
This voice, I felt that I have heard it before.