Gods of Danmachi suspected that they were created by something or someone of a higher existence that they cannot begin to comprehend.
There's also the fact that there's a indestructible barrier containing both the mortal realm and heavenly realm.
The old gods referred to the land on the opposite side of barrier as the 'outer' a place filled with insurmountable danger even for gods like them.
It was said that there were once gods far more ancient than the current old gods but no documents and witnesses proved otherwise.
The current Gods themselves don't knew everything.
But never did Freya think that such assumptions of the past would bear fruit as what reflected before her eyes is an example of such higher existence or so she assumed.
She could clearly feel it, a suppressive feeling of superiority coming from something hidden within the young man's monstrous soul.
Something that shouldn't be provoke, them mere thought of provoking that something gave her the chills.
Yet instead of feeling overwhelming fear Freya instead felt overwhelming anticipation.
A single thought comes to her mind.
'Can such existence allow them gods to break free from the shackles that chained them all their lives..'
She is referring to the restriction imposed on their divinities which they cannot oppose or they'll die a true death or worse become a vegetable, the second is them unable to bear a children.
Something that most gods if now all desire being one of the reasons why they descended down to the mortal world and created organizations they named as Familia.
'I want him… n-no I want him to have me…"
She looks down on her body, touching her chest feeling a gentle warm never before present.
For the very first time in her long life Freya wanted to become someone else's possession.
"Ottar, there will be drastic changes happening, be prepared…"
Freya said in a serious tone.
Ottar at the side was baffled about her patrons goddess words yet he didn't questioned her and just nodded in response.
'Would he like me… would he understand me.'
She was worried.
…
Kai looked up to the ginormous babel tower after sensing that someone is watching him intensely.
However, not feeling an ounce of malice from the gaze he just let it be.
It might be the gods assessing my potential.
He assumed.
He and Tessa were wandering around the city trying to familiarize themselves they wore a not so inconspicuous brown hood and black mask concealing their appearance trying to act low-key as much as possible.
Being so handsome and beautiful sure have it's difficulties.
He was able to persuade Tessa after giving her a strict lecture using the goblins as example when describing people ogling at her body.
Her airheadsness is giving him a headache but he could just leave her be.
She might be smart, extremely gifted m and a bit mature but only 'a bit' she's clearly naïve about deep and complicated things.
That's why he need to watch over her.
He and Tessa stopped before a pub where a gorgeous black cat girl called out to them, greeting them enthusiastically.
"Hello, good morning, nya… welcome to the hostess of fertility, nya."
The girls in this world sure are beauties, even a simple girl could give a model back on Earth a run for her money.
This is due to the influence of natural energies present and vibrant in the surroundings unlike back on Earth where everywhere is polluted.
'SHE'S STRONG.'
He ignored her weird monologue 'nya' he was more focused to her strong presence.
Kai deduces after a single glance at her enormous aura.
"Hi miss waitress where just passing by, may I asked if there's any good available inn nearby."
He said in a polite tone.
Kai and Tessa were searching in advance for a inn to stay in for the night.
"Oh your searching for an inn to stay, nya. Why not stay here the pub also serves an inn and there are still rooms available, nya, if you can afford the price, nya."
"The price is not a problem…"
Tessa steps in between the two smiling confidently as she pridefully showcases her sack of coins to the cat girl.
/Bonk!/
Kai gave Tessa a hit on the head as he shook his head feeling a headache worsening the more he spent time with her.
"That hurt sir Kai…"
Tessa pouted feeling wronged.
"Don't just show around you money to anyone, are you an idiot, are you asking to be rob?"
He asked, his tone of voice was a bit high and clearly stern.
"I-um… I'm sorry…"
Tessa lowered her head as she apologized immediately understanding what Kai is trying to point out.
Instead of becoming her partner I am more like becoming her father.
Are all elves like this?
Chloe observing the interaction between the two in amusement.
She called out to them because she found the two acting suspicious with their standing out get ups.
But with the short exchange she had with them she concluded that the man is just cautious while the girl is a natural airhead that needed to be watch.
Chloe was reminded of a certain cat girl coworker as she look at the hooded girl.
Kai slowly removed his hood and was followed by Tessa.
"It be a disrespectful if we we're to introduce ourselves while hiding our appearance."
He said with a gentle smile.
Chloe froze, she couldn't help her mouth agape as she look at the young man before her.
He might be tall and act mature but she knew he was young.
Kai is literally a newborn if based on life-force.
He gave off the same youthful aura young boys she associated with.
No… his is more youthful.
Call it an instinct that she developed for loving little boys over the years.
She could tell he is very young but also very strong.
She ignored his manly side and focused all her attention on his cuteness.
Kai felt a sudden chill run down through his spine from the look the cat woman is giving him.
She grab Kai's hand and she began trembling in excitement.
"I am Chloe Rollo, 16 and ready to mingle, nya…"
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She introduced herself with a wide smile that gave Kai a pretty bad premonition.
Kai smiled wearily as he replied.
"Um, I am Kai d'Arc Valentine, 16 and definitely not ready to mingle."
He introduced himself with an awkward smile.
Tessa still as enthusiastic as ever joined in the introductions.
"I'm Tessa Evergreen 15 nice to meet you Chloe…"
She grabbed both Kai and Chloe's hand.
Chloe look at Tessa and with a faint smile she said.
"I don't mind becoming a second or third, nya…"
She said while biting her tongue in a seductive manner, her eyes burning with desire as she looked at Kai straight in the eyes.
Kai gulp…
/Cough!/
/Cough!/
Behind Chloe another waitress made an appearance.
The moment Kai laid eyes on her, the image of a certain someone overlap with hers.
Kai looks back at Tessa and she looks at the new arrival.
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Tessa and the new arrival Ryuu Lion look at each other an awkward and silence atmosphere permeated.
"Is she someone you know, Tessa?"
Kai asked finding the situation amusing.
Tessa hearing her named being called out by Kai, she snapped out from the momentary stupor she had fallen into.
"Y-YOU, YOU MUST BE MY BODY DOUBLE…"
She screamed pointing at Ryuu in fear.
"ARE YOU HERE TO TAKE MY PLACE…"
Tessa began convulsing in fear and panic.
Now the Chloe have a better look at Tessa she really do resembles Ryuu.
Tessa held the handle of her sword prepared to fight for her life at any second.
Ryuu look at Kai and couldn't help but be mesmerize to his otherworldly looks that rival that of gods of beauty.
Kai misunderstood her gaze.
He thought she is asking if Tessa is his companion.
He shifted his gaze to his right side embarrassed to admit that Tessa and him are companions.
She realized that Kai misunderstood her gaze but didn't bother to correct his wrong assumption.
It would be embarrassing if he knew that she was mesmerized by his looks.
Unable to hold it anymore Kai grip Tessa's head forcing her to bow at Ryuu.
"Tessa, you should apologize for making a scene."
"E-eh, sir Kai… but… she's…"
She started stuttering the fear she felt before was gone, replaced by embarrassment realizing how foolish she was acting.
"Um, I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you… it's just that you look too alike me, with only our hair color as the difference."
Ryuu didn't reply to her in words as she just nodded back to Tessa's apology.
She already suspected that Tessa might be a relative of hers back in her hometown.
However, she had already cut ties with her hometown long ago and she didn't have any lingering emotions left for that place.
Even if Tessa is a relative of hers she would treat her just like how she treats a stranger.
Noticing the awkwardness Kai stepped in.
"Sorry for that, shall we continue where we left miss Chloe Rollo, didn't you say the pub also operates as an inn…"
"Um, right that's, nya… right come in, nya…"
She gestured inviting them inside.