25 Are You the One?

Chapter 25: Are You the One?

At this time, because it wasn't mealtime yet, there weren't many people around.

Although the Hostess of Fertility was popular, it wasn't packed all day. Inside, several beautiful girls were wiping tables and cleaning the tavern.

"Ah, we have a guest nya~"

"Hello."

Looking at the catgirl, Ethan quickly responded.

Anya Fromel, like him, was a member of Freya Familia. No, to be precise, a former member, now just a staff member at the Hostess of Fertility.

She is the biological sister of Allen Fromel, the current vice-captain of Freya Familia, and a second-class adventurer, with the alias 'Vana Alfi'.

However, due to certain events, she left the adventurer's life along with Mia Grand nine years ago.

"Coming to eat at this time, don't you have any work, nya?"

"I'm not really in need of money, nor am I pursuing quick strength, so even if I go to the dungeon, I don't stay there for too long."

"Hm? There are adventurers like you nya, quite surprising nya~"

"Maybe because I'm too lazy."

"Haha, I've never met someone like you before nya, which Familia are you from?"

"Freya Familia!"

As soon as these words came out, the entire Hostess of Fertility fell silent.

Especially Anya, who had been smiling just a moment ago, her smile froze after hearing this, and her gaze towards Ethan subtly changed.

Mama Mia behind the counter spotted Ethan at the door but didn't pay much attention to him.

She was already aware of Ethan's identity, after all, she herself was the former leader of Freya Familia.

Even Ottar was her junior, not to mention her own goddess had been experiencing the life of an ordinary waitress here.

She naturally knew what she needed to know. Even though she had retired, cutting entire ties with their Familia wasn't something one could just do.

And Anya's stiffness lasted only a second before she 'recovered' and 'diverted' his attention.

"You're from the Freya Familia nya? A newbie nya? Wait, you're not that guy who's been the talk of the town, being kept by goddess Freya, are you nya?"

"Uhhh, if there's no second person, then it's probably me~~~"

Ethan was somewhat speechless. His 'reputation' had spread this wide already? How did everyone know?

Although he was 'kidnapped' in the street, the spread of information was too exaggerated.

"Wow, you're that legendary guy, kidnapped and kept by a goddess on the street, but you're not as handsome as the rumor says nya~"

"Well, rumors are called rumors for a reason after all. The actual situation is that goddess Freya discovered my potential and invited me to join her Familia."

"Really nya, are you not lying to me, nya~?"

Anya squinted her eyes at Ethan's reply, looking at him doubtfully.

"Really, that's the truth. I'm not lying~"

"Did the goddess 'do something weird' to you nya~?"

At this moment, Anya's fire of gossip in her heart was blazing.

Being a member of Freya Familia and a former core member, she naturally knew the internal situation of their Familia and all members' attitudes and thoughts towards the goddess.

And she was somewhat aware of goddess Freya's purpose in finding 'someone special'.

"Uh, I'm a decent person, and besides, that's the goddess of beauty, how could she do anything weird to me."

Ethan responded righteously without hesitation.

However, Anya wasn't satisfied with this answer, scrutinizing Ethan, trying to find some clues.

"A decent person? Hehe, as far as I know, there are no decent people in Freya Familia nya~"

Others may not be able to say this, but she had every right to say so.

"I say, miss, are you slandering my Familia's reputation?"

To end this topic, Ethan directly invoked his Familia's name.

Although he knew her real identity, she didn't know that he knew about her, so there was nothing wrong with what he said.

"Ha? Slander Freya Familia? I have no interest in doing such a ridiculous thing, nya~"

Anya was not flustered by Ethan's question. She had the confidence that Freya Familia would not do anything to her. After all, she used to be a past member herself.

"Hmph, I can pretend not to hear anything this time, but next time, things won't end so easily."

"Humph, what do you want? A fight nya~"

"You wouldn't want to know~"

Glancing at Anya, Ethan showed a 'dissatisfied' look.

"I really want to know, you—"

"Anya, what are you doing there, hurry back to work!"

Just as Anya was about to continue bickering, Mama Mia's roar came from inside.

Instantly, Anya, who had been visibly upset, jerked back to reality, turning her head to meet Mama Mia's 'death glare'.

At this moment, cold sweat broke out of her forehead.

"Mama Mia, I'm going back to work, nya!"

At this time, Ethan didn't matter anymore, Anya hurried back to work, fearing that Mama Mia might beat her up.

Ethan knew that everyone at the Hostess of Fertility feared and respected Mama Mia, but he hadn't realized it was to this extent.

This was 'absolute suppression', truly befitting the former leader of Freya Familia.

"Boy, are you here to eat?"

"Ah, yes, I'm here to eat."

"Then order your food honestly, then eat quickly and get out of here"

"Understood!"

Facing her 'unfriendly' gaze, Ethan was 'wholeheartedly' compliant.

After all, she was a 180cm tall dwarf and a level 6 adventurer, not someone of his level could afford to provoke.

So, it was best for him to be honest.

Seeing Ethan sitting on his seat obediently, Mama Mia nodded in satisfaction.

The boy understood the rules: when you come for a meal, you follow the rules of the place, and whatever she said was the rule of 'Hostess of Fertility.'

"Uhm, what would you like to order?"

At this moment, Ryu came over and asked Ethan.

Although they had just interacted, it seemed she hadn't taken this matter to heart.

"What's today's special?"

"Today's special is a pork cutlet rice bowl~~"

"Then I'll have that, and a glass of fruit wine."

"Got it. Please wait, I'll bring it right away"

Ryu took note and then left.

Ethan was somewhat disappointed, hoping for a bit more conversation and then to express his gratitude.

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