Chapter – 51 (Loki’s Plan)

After leaving Lili, Primis started walking towards Guild Building. Since it's the time for Adventurers to end their expenditure for the day, streets were busting with them. Adventurers could be seen shouting, talking loudly. Shopkeepers were selling their stuff with smile on their face. People were bargaining for the price and so on.

However, there's one thing in common. And i.e., everyone had smile on their face. Primis didn't realize it but unknowingly a smile had appeared on his cold face. Twilight realized that but decided to remain silent so that Primis could enjoy his time walking towards the Guild.

'Primis: I am sure Eina will enjoy this.'

[Of Course, she will. She loves seeing people with happy smile on their face.]

'Primis: Yeah. She is a very kind girl.'

[True. No wonder you always look like 'that' when you are with her.]

'Primis: Look like what?'

[Will tell you later.]

Primis didn't force Twilight and just kept on walking. Suddenly, he heard something when he was passing by a shop.

???: Are you sure you didn't see him, meow?

Shopkeeper Lady: I am sure, dear. By the description you told me, you are talking about "The Black Swordsman", right?

???: Yes, meow.

Shopkeeper Lady: Then sorry I really didn't see him. After all someone with his appearance will stand out no matter where he goes. So, I am sure I didn't saw him.

???: L-Let's go. W-We should ask someone else.

???: *sigh* Yeah. Let's do it, meow.

Primis would have ignored this, but these people grabbed his attention. There were three people. Shopkeeper lady and two Adventurers. One boy and girl. These two Adventurers were the one who grabbed his attention rather than the shop Lady.

The girl was a Cat people. She had long black hair and a tail. She was wearing a black and white outfit along with dark brown boots. She also kept her sword in a black sheath on the left side of her waist.

The boy was the Human. He had short, spiky black hair and brown eyes. He could be described as normal. He was wearing a long-sleeved black top, large brown gloves, a large belt with a pouch for items, light colored pants, brown boots, and armor that protects his chest, shoulders, and legs. He also kept his sword in a black sheath on the left side of his waist.

'Primis: Aren't they Anakitty and 'Idiot' Raul of Loki Familia?'

[You mean Anakitty Autumn and Raul Nord.]

'Primis: Nope. I literally mean Anakitty and 'Idiot' Raul.'

[......…]

'Primis: What, you don't agree with me?'

[Nope. I totally agree. They really are Anakitty and 'Idiot' Raul of Loki Familia.]

'Primis: Right. You also agree with me calling him an 'Idiot'.'

[Yes. I do. Anakitty Autumn is such a friendly and kind girl. But that 'Idiot' Raul has a very timid personality. Even though is pure, he lacks confident.]

'Primis: True. From what I know Anakitty wants to quit being Adventurer and become a wife to take care of her family. Because of that she tries to take next step in her relationship with Raul many times. But----'

[Whenever she took one step forward, 'idiot' Raul took one step backward. This guy sucks. So, are you going to help them?]

'Primis: Twilight, if you want me to start a job of being a matchmaking then sorry, I am not interested. It's their problem not mine. I am not Bell Cranel, who loves to enter other people business.'

[That's not what I mean. I was wondering whether you---- Forget it. Anyway, looks like Loki Familia is still looking for you.]

'Primis: Must be Loki's order. She wants other Familias to think that they are still looking for me like them. It's also her way to pass me a message.'

[What message?]

'Primis: In a way she is saying she wants to meet me.'

[I see. So, do you have any intention to meet her?]

'Primis: Not yet. In future when right time come.'

[And when is the right time?]

'Primis: When all Three strongest Familia will gather.'

[......]

Twilight became silent hearing this. After some time, she spoke again.

[Three strongest Familia. You mean Freya, Loki, and Hephaestus Familia.]

'Primis: Yes.'

[Must be because of the information of "One-Eyed Black Dragon" you told to Ais Wallenstein.]

'Primis: Mn. She definitely wants to know how I get my hands on this information and also----]

[A way to bypass Level 9 limit. Since you told Ais Wallenstein that she must find a way to go beyond Level 9, this also means you have such a way yourself. I am sure even Ais Wallenstein must have realized that too.]

'Primis: Hence, if I won't meet her then she will contact other three strongest Familia to find a solution against "One-Eyed Black Dragon".'

[And to unite to capture you. In order to get their hands on that method.]

'Primis: Exactly.'

[Fools. They have no idea that they will be digging their own graves that time.]

At the end of Twilight words, Primis smiled. It was just a simple smile but if Lili was here and saw that smile then she would have run away to keep as much distance from Primis as possible. Because she knew by now that this smile meant that someone just courted death.

Soon that smile faded and Primis returned his same calm expression. Next, he continued walking towards his destination.

'Primis: Well, that's for the future. No point in worrying about that for now.'

[I am more of a worried about them than you.]

'Primis: Anyway, Let's see. I think "Hostess of Fertility" will be great place to have dinner with Eina.'

[Won't you meet Freya there?]

'Primis: Nope, I won't. She will not be working today.'

[Huh? How did you know that?]

'Primis: Because I am sure currently, she must be looking for with her Artifact. The same Artifact she uses to keep an eye on Bell even when he was in Dungeon.'

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The Top floor of Babel Tower. This floor was very big and it's furnishing was very great. A single piece here cost up to millions. Only Freya lived here apart from her Familia. The Freya Familia home was known as "Folkvangr" and was located around the center of the business area. It was located on the opposite side of Orario from the Loki Familia.

You could see the entire Orario from here. Currently there was someone sitting near the window of the room. If she looked down from the window, then she could see the entire Orario busting in lights which made a beautiful scenery. But most of her attention was on the crystal ball in front of her on the table.

She had a beauty that was superior and outstanding even among the gods. She had long silver hair, silver eyes and white skin like that of fresh snow. She had a perfect golden ratio, enough to think that the golden ratio originated from her. Her clothes were in large part black and red, they exposed most of her stomach and breasts. She also wore two flower-like ornaments in her hair.

Behind her stood another person like her guard. The person was tall and heavily muscular Boaz with rust-colored hair and eyes along with a pair of boar ears. He was wearing a dark blue sleeveless top with a red pectoral part with a collar like part, grey pants, and brown and gray shoes.

The person who was sitting and looking at the Artifact in front of her was none other than Goddess of Beauty, Freya. And behind her stood the one with alias "King". The one of the two Level 7 Adventurers, Ottar.

Freya was looking at the Artifact with serious expression and a frown on her forehead. Like Primis said she was looking for him since morning. She had also sent her Familia members to look for any information on Primis. But just like other Familias even her own members failed to find anything. She had been using her Artifact to search too but to no vail. That's why she had such serious expression.

'Freya: Where is he? I have been looking for him since morning, but I didn't get a single lead. This is first time this happen. Not only I can't charm him, but I can't even see the color of his soul. When I try to look into his soul yesterday, I feel emptiness, helplessness and a bottomless Abyss eating away my soul. Considering he hadn't look away that time then I felt like I would have lost myself.'

As Freya was lost in thought, three people enter the room. The person in front was a Cat people. He was small with blue eyes and black hair along with cat ears and a tail. Despite his size, he had a penetrating gaze, so intense that it frightened others, and his very presence seemed violent, as if he would explode at any moment. His features were attractive but were not usually considered as such due to how dangerous he looked. He was the vice-captain of the Freya Familia. And the brother of Anya Fromel. Allen Fromel.

Behind him stood two people. First one was a Dark Elf. He had tanned skin, slightly gray green eyes and silver hair that could also looked pale purple. He was wearing a black outfit with a black cloak. He was an executive of the Freya Familia. As well as the former king of the Dark Elves on the Hyazning island. Hogni Ragnar.

Another person was a White Elf. He had white, almost translucent skin, golden hair that fell down his back and coral eyes. He was wearing a black battle garment along with a white cape and a white belt, both of which have gold trim, and wears glasses. He was quite handsome and even Gods admired him for it. He was another executive of the Freya Familia. As well as the former king of the White Elves on the Hyazning island. Hedin Selland.

All three of them walked towards Freya. When they were two-meters away from her, they went down on one-knee and lowered their heads.

All Three: Lady Freya.

Freya didn't turn at them and kept on looking at her Artifact. No one spoke. After some time, Freya spoke with her gaze still on the Artifact.

Freya: Any information.

Listening this all three of them gritted their teeth. All had a frustrated look on their face. Allen who was in front speak.

Allen: N-No. Lady Freya.

Freya stopped looking at Artifact and moved her gaze outside the window. She was usually calm but today she was also frustrated. This was first time she found someone this interesting but still failed to find any information on him at all. And now hearing this answer increased her frustration even more.

Freya: Well. Well. Well. Freya Familia. The strongest Familia in Orario let alone finding "The Black Swordsman", they failed to even gather a single information on him. I wonder how others will look at us hearing this. How laughable, isn't it?

Even though, Freya said that with calm face. Anyone could tell that she was mocking them. Allen, Hogni, and Hedin understood this too and became even more frustrated. Unlike Freya, they had been searching for "The Black Swordsman" since last night. Once the song ended, Freya sent the message to them to find him.

Yet, no matter what they did, they didn't even find a single Lead. And now even their own Goddess was mocking them. They became very angry and ashamed. Now they really wanted to kill "The Black Swordsman" by their own hands. Freya, of course saw through their thoughts and she spoke.

Freya: If you even touch a single strand of his hair, then be ready to face consequences.

All three of them became stunned. Hedin opened his mouth to speak.

Hedin: B-But Lady Freya----

Freya: Enough. You all can leave.

Hedin became silent. All three of them gritted their teeth in frustration and clenched their fists tightly. After that they stood up one-by-one and moved towards the door. Before leaving, suddenly Hogni stopped and looked back at Freya.

Hogni: Actually, Lady Freya there is one more thing I want to inform. But I don't know whether this is related to "The Black Swordsman" or not.

Freya: Hmm. What is it?

Freya didn't turn and kept on looking down on Orario. She didn't have much interest in listening to him but still decided to. However, she turned her head abruptly after hearing him.

Freya: What do you say?

Hogni repeated his words.

Hogni: Loki Familia decreased the numbers of their members who are looking for "The Black Swordsman".

Freya narrowed her eyes and became serious.

Freya: Are you sure?

Hogni: Definitely.

Hearing his confirmation Freya smiled.

Freya: This is really the best information I received so far.

At this time, Ottar who had been standing behind Freya in silence spoke.

Ottar: What do you mean, Lady Freya?

Freya: I and Loki are the best friends since we were in Heavens. So, we both understand each other's thought process accurately. Since she decreased the numbers of people looking for "The Black Swordsman", this only means one thing...…

Hedin understood Freya meaning and continued her words.

Hedin: Lady Loki or her Familia members had already made a contact with him.

Freya: Yes. Hogni, when did this happen?

Hogni: From what I know late-Morning. To be more specific when "Sword Princess" and "Nine Hell" returned from their Guild visit.

Freya: Since morning. Huh. Never thought she will be this lucky to meet him this soon. Looks like I need to visit to her.

(*A/N: "Nine Hell" is the alias of Riveria.)