"Eh?"
Emerging from the shadows, Hestia opened her mouth.
*Clap, clap.*
Several dozen people were watching and applauding them as if they were celebrities walking down the red carpet. This puzzled her greatly, considering they materialized in a corner without attracting much attention.
(Sharp eyes.)
Yuki, on the other hand, closed one eye, giving a significant look to Freya, who was enthusiastically applauding.
Since entering Orario, this woman had been eyeing him persistently.
(I have to do something about this crown.)
Although Yuki could disguise his aura and even hide his chakra, his crown left him defenseless. Through it, Freya observed him from the Babel tower.
"I am truly honored by your presence, Yuki-sama, Hestia, and the young ladies. My family welcomes you."
Freya quickly approached, snapping her fingers as her sons swiftly brought four glasses of wine and various snacks.
"Please enjoy the banquet. It is the least I can do for you, Yuki-sama. Your injuries are serious, aren't they? My sincere apologies; unfortunately, I cannot heal you. I can only offer my best wishes for a swift recovery."
Pouring the wine, Freya completely ignored Hestia, going straight to Yuki, who blinked at her enthusiasm.
However, her words also revealed something to him.
(Injured, huh? I guess I'll have to ask more about this later.)
Freya was the second person to mention this. Although Yuki searched Rasiel for information, he couldn't find anything, leaving him in the dark.
But now, Yuki's eyes sparkled. He didn't expect much from Hestia, but this woman was different.
While Yuki was lost in thought, Freya had come quite close, extending her hand, attempting to touch Yuki's face.
"[Useless Goddess! Do something!]"
Of course, Mana was the first to react. She could feel Freya's intense desire; she was familiar with that longing gaze, having experienced it in the past with her brother.
Thus, urging Hestia to move, Mana gritted her teeth.
"Freya! Have you forgotten about me?!"
Moving swiftly, Hestia hugged Yuki like a koala, sending a defiant look to Freya, who, in response, brought a hand to her lips.
"Of course, I haven't forgotten about you, Hestia..."
Smiling, Freya ignored Hestia's tantrum, taking a sip of wine.
"Don't be angry. I don't plan to steal your son. I arranged this banquet to honor Yuki-sama. My intentions are purely out of gratitude."
"No, I don't know. It's very difficult to trust you; you haven't pleased me even in heaven."
Despite her words, Hestia continued to hug Yuki. She didn't believe a word of this Goddess, not with her incredible reputation, so squeezing Yuki even more against her chest, Hestia protected him like a mother hen.
Yuki, however, didn't say a word. He was in heaven at the moment, caring little about what these women were talking about.
[...]
[Master likes breasts.]
Even though both Est and Inori gave him deadpan looks, he continued to enjoy the rare opportunity.
"I suppose it's my mistake, but believe me when I say I have no ulterior motives."
Winking playfully, Freya raised her wine glass.
"Isn't that right, girls?"
"That's right, Hestia! Don't be so stingy! We just want to see Yuki-sama!"
"Exactly! We don't want to steal him from you!"
"Eh?"
Hestia was speechless. She didn't know when, but now she was surrounded in a circle. The multiple gazes of the Goddesses made her hair stand on end.
"Come on, Hestia! We're friends, right?"
Boldly entering the circle, Demeter sent a pitiful look to Hestia while grabbing one of her arms.
"Hestia... We're not going to eat him. Could you let him go?"
Following Demeter, a Goddess with long black hair covering one green eye, wearing an incredible eccentric green dress that exposed her stomach, gently looked at Hestia. Like Demeter, she also grabbed one of Hestia's arms.
"Dia... You too?"
Looking at this Goddess, Hestia didn't know what to say. After all, like Demeter, this Goddess was her friend. Seeing both of them, Hestia entered internal conflict.
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"Hehehe, that chibi is in trouble."
Enjoying her rival's misfortune, Loki had already forgotten the Gods' teasing.
For her, this moment was worth every taunt.
"Hestia..."
Hephaestus, on the other hand, shook her head. She knew this would happen sooner or later. Hestia had gotten away with it for a long time, but now that she was caught, there was no escape.
And seeing her being held by Demeter and Dia while the other Goddesses snatched Yuki from her arms, she felt a bit sorry for her friend.
"Is it just me, or is the Champion-sama enjoying this?"
Tsubaki was at a loss for words because Yuki did nothing. She could only watch as Hestia shed tears while Yuki was embraced from chest to chest, with a smile on his face.
The dignified image Tsubaki had of him was slowly falling apart.
"Pervert..."
Not only did she think that, but Asfi was thinking the same. Seeing that smile on Yuki's face reminded her of her own God.
"I don't know what to say..."
Sighing in defeat, Riveria closed her eyes. Yuki's warm aura confused her greatly. She couldn't understand why the world loved this perverted boy.
"..."
"..."
Naza and Yamato exchanged glances. The rumors about the Champion being handsome were true, and he did possess a unique and comforting aura. However, the revelation that this boy was a pervert didn't align with his incredible reputation.
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"So, that's the Champion... What a beautiful child, as expected of the son of the world."
Watching from a corner, Ishtar frowned.
"Good move, Freya..."
Praising her rival, Ishtar knew that Freya played her cards well. After all, Freya observed the little act and Hestia's suffering outside the circle.
Freya knew her charm ability didn't work on Yuki, so she chose another path. By using those Goddesses as leverage to take the boy from Hestia without seeming like a clingy Goddess seeking offspring, Freya diverted all of Hestia's attention to those Goddesses. At the same time, she created a favorable image of herself towards Yuki with this banquet, lowering the guard of both the boy and Hestia in front of her. If all goes according to plan, not only will she have the Goddesses dancing at her feet, but she'll also have Yuki in her arms without lifting a finger.
"Freya... You're a bitch, but I won't give up without a fight, not with that delicacy..."
Drinking from her wine glass, Ishtar's eyes glowed dangerously. Freya's plans were long-term, but success was guaranteed if she played her cards right.
But it was the same for Ishtar. Being at this banquet didn't mean she'd stand idly by.
"Well, it's time to greet..."
With a smile on her face, Ishtar also joined the fun. Regardless, the family that got Yuki would be the most powerful family in the world. Moreover, being a mother is something she'd like to experience at least once.
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TN: Freya thinks she's the mc 😂
Hoe bitch should just die goddamn