"Huhuhu."
Imitating La Folia's laughter, Yuki brought a hand to his mask.
[What's so funny?]
Looking at Yuki, who seemed a bit off, Mana couldn't help but ask.
"...."
Even Inori looked at him; after all, Yuki was laughing alone. This made Inori take her distance from him, fearing that others might misunderstand her if they saw her with Yuki, thinking she was just as crazy.
But unfortunately, for them, they were already considered peculiar by others, so adding a bit more didn't hurt.
"Huhu, it's nothing, just a little eavesdropper."
Laughing at the eavesdropper's misfortune, only now Yuki knew how satisfying it felt to troll others, especially considering La Folia's penchant for bothering Yuno.
[Is that so?... Well, never mind.]
"Yuki, are we close?... I'm hungry."
[That reminds me... What's your plan? We've been walking for a while!]
"I'm not planning anything... Relax, we're close."
Giving them a blank look, Yuki sighed at Mana and Inori's words.
However, he couldn't blame them; he had been walking in circles because the eavesdropper had been following them since they entered Orario and wouldn't leave. Yuki wanted to play a prank on the eavesdropper, putting him in a good mood, but it's a pity that his girlfriend didn't think the same.
"Seriously?"
[I don't know, it's very hard to trust you... Are you sure you know where we're going?]
Looking at him with suspicious eyes, Mana and Inori didn't believe him; to them, this guy must be planning something.
And he was right, as a certain eavesdropper must be bleeding from the eyes by now.
But Yuki wouldn't say that.
"I already told you, we're not lost... In fact, let's ask those people over there; they must know."
Turning his head towards a certain group of adventurers, Yuki shrugged.
Of course, he wasn't lost, with Rasiel in his possession, that was impossible. But Inori and Mana didn't think the same.
"Fine."
[It's for the best; the residents know more than this guide with a lack of direction.]
Crossing her arms, Mana inside Inori looked disdainfully at Yuki, who had previously boasted about knowing the entire city and now couldn't find a Familia.
"Okay, okay, I get it."
Sighing, Yuki shook his head as he headed towards the group of adventurers.
(Is it my imagination... Or are they looking at me?)
Blinking, Yuki was a bit confused; after all, the group had been watching him for some time. At first, he didn't pay much attention, but now even the lady in front was looking at him with stars in her eyes, making his body shiver.
(No matter, let's just ask for directions and leave.)
Deciding on his goal, Yuki sighed once again, hoping to put an end to his girlfriend's doubts.
*Clink
However, as he thought about it, something flashed in front of him, and he unconsciously caught something between his fingers.
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"Eh?"
Opening her eyes and mouth in shock, Loki couldn't believe it.
After all, she had just said that the Champion wouldn't appear out of nowhere, yet now she could see him.
This threw her mind into chaos.
"What's wrong, Loki?"
Looking somewhat strange at her Goddess, Riveria raised an eyebrow in puzzlement.
"Something about that couple?"
Averting her gaze, Tiona followed Loki's line of sight. After all, her Goddess seemed stupid, looking at a couple in masks with strange clothes.
Hearing Tiona's words, the group also looked at the strange masked couple, and suddenly, the shorter one of them started laughing out of nowhere.
"Huhuhu."
"Is everything okay?"
Looking at him with pity, even Lefiya began to suspect that this couple was just other adventurers who ended up crazy.
And not only she, but the whole group shared the same opinion, so they turned their heads again, looking at their Goddess who was still open-mouthed.
"Champion... He... Has... Come..."
Murmuring softly, Loki was still looking at the couple, no, she was looking at the one who was now laughing like crazy.
After all, the aura he carried was something Loki wouldn't mistake for anything in the world.
Like the Gods, who carried a special aura that distinguished them from mortals, Champions also carried a unique aura.
It was the aura of the world.
No matter where the Champions were, they were loved by the worlds, so they bore the aura of the world's love.
So Loki now was seeing the masked child as if he were shining, at the same time, a crown was floating above his head.
There was no doubt; the Champion had arrived in Orario.
"Champion!"
Even though Loki murmured softly, everyone in the group was level 5 adventurers and above, with only Lefiya at the lowest level, so it was easy for them to hear Loki's murmur with their enhanced senses.
Turning their heads again towards the masked couple, the group no longer saw them the same way; now they had furrowed brows, especially Bete. He had a somber look as he stared intently at the couple.
"The Champion is a man, right? That means the Champion is..."
Looking at the shorter one of the couple, Tione opened her eyes, as she couldn't see anything special about him.
The same was true for the group; they instantly identified the Champion while studying him. After all, the Champion was a legendary figure.
However, they could only smile bitterly since they could see that the couple was now arguing, showing no hint of the greatness that the Gods admired.
"Are you sure, Loki?"
Showing clear doubts, Riveria, who had previously defended the Champion from Bete's insults, couldn't help but doubt now.
"I'm sure!... This is a lesson for all of you; don't be deceived by appearances. That little one is stronger than Ottar, no... Even if Ottar multiplied by 10, they still couldn't cut a single hair of his."
Looking at the small one, Loki had stars in her eyes, as she could see her opportunity.
(Even if that chibi could invite him... Wouldn't it be better if I take him away?)
Imagining the surprised face Hestia would have, seeing that Loki had stolen her Champion, was something Loki would pay to see. After all, she still remembered the humiliation she had to endure that day.
(Hahaha, get ready, Chibi, I looked like an idiot the other day, it's time for my revenge.)
Looking around, Loki made sure there was no other God in the area.
(It seems I was the first one, hahaha.)
With a smile and starry eyes, Loki was excited. So without wasting time, she went into action.
"Wait."
However, before she could walk, the Champion turned his head, looking at them.
"Hey, hey, hey... He's coming this way!"
Having received Loki's warning, the group stopped underestimating the little one. Now it was their turn to be nervous; the Amazon sisters even hugged each other as they watched the small figure approach.
Finn and Gareth swallowed nervously.
Bete squinted his eyes, while Lefiya and Riveria gripped their staves.
But for Ais, she drew her sword and swiftly moved, attacking the small one.
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Author's Note: Phew, I finally finished filling in the plot holes. Now all that's left is to create my own story in Danmachi.
Hahaha, those Gods have no idea what awaits them, especially Freya, hahaha.
TN: This author-san sounds like villain :0