*Chapter 2.560 words*
After receiving his Falna status (blessing) from the goddess Hestia in the dilapidated little church, Lucelia observed the mixture of relief and joy on Hestia's face. Although she could not fully comprehend the immense power hidden within Lucelia, Hestia felt how special this teenage boy was. After a long time without a child in her familia, Hestia was finally no longer alone.
Seeing the happiness on Hestia's face, Lucelia felt that this was the perfect moment to celebrate their new beginning together. He decided to take Goddess Hestia out to celebrate this moment at a special place.
"Goddess Hestia, how about we celebrate at the Fertility Goddess Restaurant? I heard it's very famous among adventurers, and the food is supposed to be really good," Lucelia suggested with a gentle smile.
Hestia's eyes lit up at the invitation. "Ah, the Fertility Goddess Restaurant! I've been wanting to go there for a long time, but I never had a good enough reason. This is a great idea, Lucelia! Let's go, but wait, the food there is quite expensive. Is that alright with you, Lucelia? We could celebrate somewhere simpler."
Lucelia chuckled softly, bending slightly to match Hestia's height, "It's no problem, Goddess. You don't need to worry about whether we can enjoy good food, because as your child and part of your family, it's my responsibility to make you happy, my goddess." Lucelia gently held both of Hestia's small hands.
Goddess Hestia was deeply touched by her child's (Lucelia's) sincere and honest words. Feeling grateful to have such a caring and responsible teenage son, she replied, "Hmm, alright then, Lucelia. Since you've said that, I can't refuse the kindness you offer." Hestia nodded slightly, smiling so sweetly that even Lucelia was momentarily struck by her charm.
With renewed excitement, they both left the small church and walked towards the center of Orario. The streets were bustling with people busy with their activities, but the atmosphere between Lucelia and Hestia felt warm and full of anticipation.
*Fertility Goddess Restaurant*
Upon arriving at the Fertility Goddess Restaurant, Lucelia and Hestia were greeted immediately by the delicious aroma of food. Lucelia looked inside the restaurant, smiling slightly, feeling that this was a fitting choice to celebrate their new family bond.
"Hello, Adventurer and Goddess Hestia! Welcome to the Fertility Goddess Restaurant. Would you like to place your orders~nya?" Lucelia snapped out of his thoughts, turning to see the cheerful voice accompanied by a soft voice and a cat-like tone.
Lucelia saw the waitress, who seemed to be a half-cat race (Nekomata), named Anya Fromel (Image in Comment Section). She paused for a moment; Anya was a Nekomata, which meant she had cat ears and a tail. Her fluffy brown ears had black tips, and her long tail was covered with dense fur. Her bright blonde hair was usually tied with ribbons on both sides of her head, giving her a cute and energetic appearance. Her large, golden-yellow eyes reflected her cheerful and spirited nature. She had a slim and athletic build with a medium height.
Lucelia smiled slightly at Anya, making the Nekomata freeze for a moment, feeling her heart race and a small blush appear on her cheeks. "In that case, please bring the roast beef, especially the best beef you have here, if available. For dessert, I'd like a pie or tart, preferably an apple-flavored pie."
Lucelia noticed that his goddess hadn't yet ordered. Smiling gently, he said, "Goddess, have you decided on your order? Don't worry about the price; I'll cover everything from now on. Just enjoy yourself and let yourself be pampered, my goddess, hahaha." He teased his goddess a little.
Goddess Hestia looked at the menu and was stunned by the expensive prices, even though they matched the taste and quality of the food. "Hmmph… I'm not a goddess like that, like the Lazy Goddess who enjoys all the food on her child's money. I also work while you are in the dungeon, even though you forbid me from working again, I can still handle what needs to be done in the dungeon later. Don't underestimate your goddess, okay? For my order, then, Lucelia, please make mine the same as yours." Hestia pouted slightly, looking cute, especially because her child (Lucelia) was teasing her. Wasn't this indirectly saying she was a Lazy Goddess like her friend (Goddess Hephaestus) mentioned?
Lucelia just smiled, explaining his order to the waitress (Anya), who eagerly noted everything down. "Alright, the order for 2 of the best roast beef will be served, along with apple-flavored pie for dessert, and a glass of wine for Hestia-sama."
"Please wait a moment for your order, Hestia-sama and the new adventurer. Make yourselves comfortable here~nya." Anya quickly went to the back after noting the orders for Hestia-sama and the teenage boy who seemed to be part of Hestia-sama's family.
Hestia, enjoying the atmosphere, was very enthusiastic. "Lucelia, this is the first time I'm really celebrating something since I came down to this world. I'm very grateful that you've joined my small familia."
Lucelia smiled, happy to see how delighted Goddess Hestia was. "I should be the one thanking you, Goddess Hestia. You've welcomed me so warmly. This is the beginning of something wonderful, I'm sure of it."
In a corner where the staff were working, one of the waitresses kept an eye on Lucelia. Since the moment he arrived at the restaurant, the waitress (Syr Flova) felt a strong attraction towards him, not just because Syr was seeing the teenage boy for the first time, but also because Syr could see the souls of adventurers like a skill possessed by Goddess Freya.
Syr saw Lucelia's soul not as a light-filled soul like those of other adventurers, good or evil, but something different, like a dark, pure darkness that would draw anyone who looked at it. Instead of feeling afraid, Syr felt a strong desire to willingly enter that soul, finding comfort and safety near it.
While Lucelia was chatting warmly with his goddess, waiting for their order, Seraphina, his AI system, spoke in his mind, {"Master, there is a goddess-level being observing your soul. Should Seraphina respond to this behavior, Master?"}
Seraphina, usually cheerful when speaking with Lucelia, now spoke with a slightly serious tone because someone had dared to look into his beloved soul. Seraphina was ready to kill the intruder, especially if ordered to, and not only that, Demiurge would also do so, perhaps even torturing the enemy who looked into his soul, throwing them into an empty void to make them suffer.
Lucelia smiled gently, speaking calmly to Seraphina, "There's no need for that, Seraphina, as I already know who the intruder is, and they mean no harm to me. Not only that, I intentionally allowed this because it might make things more interesting in the future. Thank you for your concern, Seraphina."
Lucelia clearly knew who the intruder was, none other than Syr Flova (Image in Comment Section), someone not an ordinary human, but a false identity of Goddess Freya (one of the strongest goddesses in this world), who always included every human and other races with unique souls into her familia.
Anya, who was bringing the order from the kitchen, stopped by Syr, who looked confused.
"What's wrong, Syr~nya? Do you need something from Anya~nya? If not, Anya would like to quickly deliver this order to Hestia-sama and her child, who seems to be part of her family~nya."
Syr looked at Anya with a calm, gentle smile. "Let me deliver this order, Anya. I'm very eager to meet the teenage boy who has become part of Hestia-sama's family. Not only that, Anya, but he's very interesting and different from other adventurer boys." A small blush appeared on Syr's cheeks as she calmed herself.
Anya thought for a moment, her cat ears twitching as she pondered, making her look very cute and adorable. "Alright~nya, Anya will let you deliver this order, Syr~nya, since Syr is a good friend of mine~nya, but you mustn't make a fuss with the customers, especially with a goddess~nya."
Syr nodded, smiling. "I understand, Anya. You're my best friend. I will deliver the order. You can handle other things, Anya." Syr took over the tray with the food order for Lucelia and Goddess Hestia with enthusiasm.
Lucelia, chatting with his goddess, saw a waitress, more precisely a disguised Goddess Freya, and calmly remarked, "It looks like our food has arrived, Goddess."
Syr arrived at the table where Lucelia and Goddess Hestia were sitting, gently placing the tray with their food on the table. "Excuse me, adventurer. Here's your food order and also for Goddess Hestia." She maintained a calm expression in front of Hestia, as it would be troublesome if Hestia knew she was a goddess, especially if she approached her child through this disguise.
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Lucelia gave a small nod, allowing the waitress (Syr) to arrange and neatly set out each food and drink on the dining table while observing her perform her duties.
Syr is described as having short, silky hair that is gray or light silver in color. Her hair is usually partially tied back with a ribbon, while the majority is left flowing around her face, giving a simple yet elegant appearance. Her large, soft light blue eyes often reflect her calm and attentive nature. Syr is typically seen wearing the distinctive maid outfit while working at The Hostess of Fertility, consisting of a dark blue dress with a simple white apron, complemented by a white ribbon tied around her waist. Her overall appearance is gentle and soothing, with a friendly and attentive smile. Her slim and proportional figure gives an elegant and graceful impression. Despite her simple physical traits, Syr's appearance reflects her kind-hearted, considerate, and intelligent nature. She is often seen calm and smiling, creating a comfortable aura for those around her.
Syr had finished placing all the food and drinks on the dining table neatly and began to look at the young man (Lucelia) intently. Lucelia felt Syr's gaze was too focused on him, and even his goddess noticed it, feeling a bit confused and doubtful.
"Excuse me, miss maid, is there something wrong with my face that makes you observe me so intently and seriously?" Lucelia smiled amusedly at Syr's behavior.
Syr immediately snapped out of her daze, feeling embarrassed as if she wanted to dig a hole to bury her face in because she had been caught staring at the young man. "Ahh, I'm sorry, sir. It's not like that. It's just that I find you very intriguing, making it hard for me to control my feelings to approach you. Ahh, not because I like you or find something awkward, just because you are very handsome." Syr realized that her words made her face turn red, as if steam could come out of her head. She felt very embarrassed and unable to control herself.
"Hahaha, it's alright, miss maid. There's nothing wrong with that, and thank you for the compliment. My name is Lucelia Deus. I hope we can get along, miss maid. Also, it's true that I just arrived in the city today because my home is in the eastern part of the country, where the goddess Amaterasu rules along with her familia." Lucelia couldn't hold back her laughter and smiled gently at the waitress.
Syr heard the introduction and explanation from the young man named Lucelia Deus, feeling happy and smiling gently. "My name is Syr Flova, you can call me Syr. I hope we can become close friends, Lucelia. That country is very far; it must have been exhausting to get here, right?"
Lucelia smiled slightly and shook his head. "Not really, Syr. Mainly, I came here because I wanted to become an adventurer. Not only that, but I have also joined a familia, namely Goddess Hestia, becoming part of her family. Even though I am the only one in her family, I am very happy about it, especially since Goddess Hestia has a caring, attentive nature and makes me feel comfortable."
Goddess Hestia, who was beside Lucelia, also smiled with satisfaction and pride, boasting about being the goddess liked by Lucelia, making her large chest tremble behind her clothing. "That's right. I, Goddess Hestia, will always love, watch over, and care for my children, including Lucelia, and I will not let Lucelia be taken by other deities' familias, especially Loki's." While recalling Lucelia's skills and powers through the falna system, she increased her vigilance, not allowing any familia to take her child, especially since Lucelia is the first teenage boy who genuinely wants to join her familia.
Syr saw this and her lips twitched slightly but quickly returned to normal, smiling gently at both of them. "That's good, Lucelia, because you finally have your own familia. I'm sure you will make your familia very strong, even surpassing all the major deities' familias in this city."
Syr said this not without reason, as she felt that Lucelia would bring a storm of excitement and commotion to this city, making him known throughout the adventurers, not just in Orario but across the country.
Lucelia smiled slightly and nodded. "Thank you for your support and encouragement, Syr. I appreciate it."
Syr smiled slightly. "Oh, you make me blush, Lucelia. It's the same to you, Lucelia. Well, I guess I've taken up too much of your time talking with you both. Especially Hestia-sama, I apologize for disturbing your time with Lucelia. For Lucelia, if you feel hungry or just want to enjoy the atmosphere, you can come here to find me. I would be happy to show you around every corner of the city of Orario."
Lucelia nodded slightly, especially seeing her enthusiasm. "Of course, Syr. I appreciate that. If I have some free time, I'll come here to see you, and maybe I'll start coming here more often when I want to eat alone or with my goddess."
Syr nodded in satisfaction, especially seeing Lucelia accept her offer and maybe more than that.
Syr quickly said her goodbyes and left them, not wanting to disturb Hestia's time with Lucelia any longer. Every time she left Lucelia's presence, her smile was always visible, making every male adventurer feel as if they were falling in love with her.
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Hey everyone, how are you all? I hope you're all staying healthy. For this chapter, it only tells about our main character (Lucelia) meeting and interacting with the maids from the Hostess of Fertility, namely (Anya Fromel and Syr Flova). You might be wondering why only these two were introduced and not everyone because there are many characters from the Hostess of Fertility such as (Ryuu Lion, Chloe Rollo, and the owner and mother of the maids, Mia Grand). The reason is simple: it would make this chapter very long, and I haven't thought of writing about each character because it would be very tiring, especially since I'm writing on my Android phone, not a laptop that could make typing my fanfic easier.
Okay, I guess that's all for the explanation. See you again tomorrow, readers, and thank you for your support and every comment, even if it's just a little; it makes me happy that my fanfic is liked by you all.
ADIOUS
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