"Arthas really likes to act spoiled,"
Once again having his head stroked by Arthas, Hestia first pouted slightly, then chuckled.
Was he really acting spoiled towards her? Hestia said it jokingly, but Arthas thought carefully.
It seemed that way. Feeling insecure in this world, he unconsciously sought warmth, from Hestia and Riveria Ljos Alf.
I'm not lying… I really, really want you, Riveria Ljos Alf.
Thinking again of the elf with a motherly smile, Arthas felt an uncontrollable thrill, his desire growing stronger.
"This is my harvest today."
Not finding his spoiled behavior inappropriate, Arthas moved closer to Hestia. This earned a playful scolding, but she didn't resist.
"Oh, did you earn a lot today?"
Hestia said happily, taking the money pouch. But upon feeling its weight, her expression changed.
It wasn't because Arthas had earned too little; on the contrary, it was far too much. The amount of Valis was illogical.
Arthas had only been an adventurer for two days. To earn this much hunting Goblins and Treants on the first floor, he would have had to kill over a hundred monsters.
"Arthas, tell me the truth! How did you earn this money? Didn't I tell you not to put yourself in danger?!"
Hestia was genuinely angry. Her eyes widened, and tears welled up despite her angry tone.
"If you… if you died, I would blame myself for the rest of my life!"
"I'm sorry… sorry… sorry…"
Seeing the adorable girl, Arthas hugged Hestia tightly, whispering apologies in her ear.
Hestia finally couldn't contain her emotions and cried into Arthas's embrace.
"I told you, I was joking about you supporting me! Arthas, just stay alive! I don't… I don't want to be alone again!"
"Don't worry, it won't happen. Hestia will never be alone again, because I'll always be with you."
Arthas said gently, explaining the source of the Valis.
"It's my fault; I didn't explain clearly. I didn't say it was just an accident, but this money is compensation for that accident."
After Arthas's explanation, Hestia calmed down, but her gaze became strange.
"Aisha Wallenstein and Riveria Ljos Alf? You're lucky, getting close to Orario's two most beautiful women. A cold, aloof swordsman and a gentle, motherly elf. I'm… jealous."
"Um… are you alright, Hestia?"
Seeing the pouting Goddess, Arthas's expression became strange.
What's going on… Hestia seems jealous.
Why… He hadn't mentioned anything suggestive, like Wallenstein holding his hand or Riveria Ljos Alf hugging him. Hestia shouldn't be angry.
"I… I'm fine. Alright, let's take off your clothes. After today's events, your stats might have improved drastically!"
Forcing a stiff smile, Hestia pounced on Arthas.
"Don't rush… I can do it myself."
Saying this, Arthas felt something was wrong. That sounded… suggestive.
Soon, Arthas removed his shirt and lay on the bed. Hestia, as before, straddled his back to check his stats.
After checking, Hestia frowned slightly.
Arthas's stats hadn't changed, meaning his strength hadn't improved.
"What's wrong, Hestia?"
Noticing Hestia's silence, Arthas asked curiously.
"Ah… n-nothing. Arthas's strength has increased significantly, it just surprised me."
Hestia said nervously, forcing a smile.
"Is that so?"
Arthas was indifferent. He remained apathetic.
Getting off Arthas, she sat beside him, stroking her chin.
"Wallenstein and Riveria Ljos Alf from the Loki Familia, those beautiful and incredibly strong girls must have many admirers. They must have many protectors."
"Is that so?"
Arthas thought of the agitated Bete.
"Well, it's fine. Don't get hung up on them. Look around you. There are definitely kind, beautiful people who will accept you."
"After all, as members of the Loki Familia, they can't marry you, Arthas. You're not from the same world."
Familia members can marry freely within their Familia. But if they marry someone from another Familia, what Familia would their child belong to?
Though this is an exception, not the rule, close relationships with other factions can cause problems. The Gods are unusually strict about Familia management.
Also, if the Gods have poor relationships or their Familias are at odds, they wouldn't allow their members to endanger their Familia.
Eina and Hestia had both mentioned this to Arthas, but he didn't seem to care.
Not from the same world… Then, I'll just bring her into my world.
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