Chapter 195 - Jealous Loki
The Hostess of Fertility is a popular tavern frequented by many adventurers.
The Loki Familia is no exception.
They often visit the tavern to celebrate after their expeditions.
As a result, Ais is no stranger to the Hostess of Fertility.
"I understand. I'll find you," she said.
Hearing Mahiro words, Ais agreed without hesitation.
Ais fixed her gaze on Mahiro, as if afraid he might change his mind.
Under her intense stare, Mahiro smiled knowingly and nodded in return.
Seeing this, Ais's usually Indifferent face showed a hint of color, different from her usual demeanor.
Her goddess-like beauty seemed to light up the entire guild hall.
This interaction between Ais and Mahiro left the surrounding adventurers stunned.
"Did the Sword Princess actually agree?!" one exclaimed in shock.
"Am I hearing things?" another asked, slapping their ears in disbelief.
"Breaking news! The Sword Princess has been taken!" someone shouted excitedly, their eyes sparkling as if they had discovered a new continent.
"My first love is over!" wailed another, clutching their chest dramatically.
"This guy must have planned this all along to win over the Sword Princess," someone else muttered.
"I need to learn that spell!" another adventurer blurted, focusing on the apparent trick Mahiro used.
Mahiro's ambiguous words, coupled with Ais's popularity among adventurers, ignited a flurry of wild speculations.
The guild was abuzz with heated discussions.
"Don't even think about it! Ais won't come to you! You can dream on!" Loki roared furiously at Mahiro.
Going to the room to learn more?
Everyone knew what that implied!
Loki could barely contain her anger at the mere thought of Mahiro pulling any tricks on Ais.
If she hadn't been present, who knows how far things might have gone?
Mahiro shrugged with a grin and taunted Loki further. "What's wrong, Loki? Are you going to stop me?"
Ais tilted her head slightly, her confusion evident.
"Why, Loki? What's wrong?"
"Don't trust this scoundrel, Ais! He's up to no good!" Loki nearly exploded.
From Loki's perspective, it was obvious Ais hadn't grasped the hidden implications behind Mahiro's words.
Loki couldn't discern the true nature of Mahiro's actions, but one thing was clear—Ais, who had always been indifferent of men, was showing a different attitude toward him.
This made Loki even more jealous.
"I trust him," Ais shook her head in defiance of Loki's warnings.
The power she felt from Mahiro, felt her with unwavering confidence in him.
"Hestia, don't you care about your him?"
"This scoundrel used some despicable method to manipulate Ais's thoughts!" Loki cried out, almost in tears.
Having watched Ais grow up, she knew how stubborn Ais could be once she set her mind on something.
"I didn't influence Miss Ais's thoughts," Mahiro said calmly, smiling. "I only gave her something. If you don't believe me, ask her yourself."
Mahiro's nonchalant demeanor only fueled Loki's rage.
She wanted nothing more than to wipe that smug smile off his face.
"Ais, has he influenced you in any way?" Loki asked.
"No," Ais replied seriously. "He hasn't."
Loki was speechless.
Her heart sank as she realized Ais was now defending Mahiro.
Fighting back tears of frustration, Loki thought.
'I never should've tangled with Hestia's Familia.'
And now, she had lost everything—her dignity and even Ais's trust.
"Ais, let's go," Loki said, grabbing her hand and turning to leave.
"But Loki, we haven't finished our business here," Ais protested.
"We'll have Finn and Riveria handle it tomorrow," Loki replied hastily, wanting to leave before anything worse happened.
"Alright," Ais said, then turned to Mahiro with a serious expression.
"I'll find you tonight."
Loki's face darkened even further.
She tightened her grip on Ais's hand and quickened her pace.
The adventurers in the guild were left speechless.
One of Orario's strongest Familias, the Loki Familia, had been forced to retreat.
What unfolded in those few minutes would undoubtedly become a major gossip throughout Orario.
Even first-class adventurers like Ais Wallenstein seemed powerless against this mysterious rookie, leaving everyone astonished.
Many adventurers felt their trip to the guild had been well worth it.
Watching Loki and Ais leave, Mahiro smiled faintly and glanced at the system panel.
Main Quest 6: Fame In Orario
Completion: 4055/1000000
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