Chapter 5 part 1

Quickly dodging the incoming claws, the hostile attack did not cause damage and

flew in front of my eyes.

The goblin's cries resounded through the light blue walls of the dungeon.

I observed the excited monster, while flashing past the swinging arms, causing the

goblin to consecutively throw two or three empty swings.

(Right! Left!...Diagonal!)

Side step, backward step.

The ground was connected to various narrow passages, it was a wide squareshaped

structure. I was mindful of not being forced into the corner, while

concentrating on dodging the attacks. The unique warm atmosphere of the dungeon

licked my skin.

I do not know whether the goblin, that was swinging his short arms and

legs,chasing after me, was stubborn or just simple. I drilled pass my opponent's

swinging arm, dodging the fast it unleashed. I was focusing on my touch of my feet

and knees while pushing off the ground, while performing a dance that never

intersects with the goblin.

''Gigyi~...Jaa''

''!''

The goblin was angry because he could not catch his opponent, its large eyes

shined brightly with rage, but just at this moment.

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An alarming sound rang within my mind.

Was it the goblin who was screaming No, it was not because of this. It was

because in the corner of my sight, a monster was latched onto the wall and was

about to jump off.

''Gege!''

A large shadow that completely enveloped me up to the head dived down!

''Nnnn!''

I twisted my body and dodged the surprise attack in the nick of time.

What escaped my sight, crossing through with four legs, was a lizard-like

silhouette.

On top of its dry brown skin, a thin tongue came hissing out from the mouth that

was cracked open up till the side . Including its long tail, the full length should be

the same height as me.

The monster that climbs on the wall .

It appears within the 2nd to 4th floor of the dungeon, it was a member of the lowlevel

Monsters, along with the Goblin and Kobolds.

'' Fuuu!''

While it was looking for a moment, I disregarded the goblin and headed straight

towards the dungeon lizard.

The dungeon lizard can use its four limbs to latch onto the walls and ceiling,

allowing them to freely climb around, so in order to get rid of this tricky monster,

who can move to a difficult location, you must wait until it landed onto the floor.

Because I was caught off guard, so I was not able to make a counter-attack, I

constantly dodged the goblin's attack that was accumulated with anger, and at this

moment, I exploded.

I became a bullet.

''Ahhh ahh ahhh ahh ! !''

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''Gege? !''

The dungeon lizard that was facing away, suddenly noticed the crisis it was in, its

confused expression seems as if it wanted to flee from the spot, but in terms of

speed, I was the faster one.

I held my dagger, which was part of my equipment, in a reversed-grip, jumped off

the ground and plunged downwards. Forcing the dagger to enter the back of the

monster and the blade easily cut through its scales.

Kakin, Hitting it felt very tough, I do not know whether if it was because that hit

had damaged the magic stone, but the dungeon lizard that was pierced, trembled

and fell down as if it had lost all its strength.

Although it did not turn into ashes, but it couldn't even manage a slight twitch at

all.

''Gyiiiii''

The goblin cried. There were still enemies remaining.

I pulled out my dagger from the corpse of the dungeon lizard, and decisively made

a bold move. I watched the goblin, and removed the backpack on back and let

the strap fall down from my shoulders.

Then, I imposingly threw the bag out.

''! ? ''

The large luggage became a terrible missile. The Monster stared at it.

I stared at the backpack in the air that I threw, and it beautifully struck the

dumbfounded goblin.

''Higee''

The heavy crashing sound rang out, it was as if the goblin bounced up and flew

backwards.

After having my ability updated, plus the heavy loot in my bag, an item

thrown with all my power has the power to defeat a small monster.

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The goblin held onto the backpack and continued roll and roll, roll and roll.

''...Guuu''

Finally, it gradually stopped rolling, the goblin had a convulsion for a while, then

its head was suddenly slanted.

I carefully watched the quiet monster, and after a while I confirmed the battle had

ended, relieved my shoulders and let loose a big breath.

I put away the dagger and relaxed my fighting posture.

''...Good''

I stretched my body on the spot, the condition of my knee...Yes, it feels good.

The injured leg can already move completely, saying that it was healed was also

okay. I could not help but show a eased smile.

''...Did I become stronger?''

My current location was the 4th floor of the dungeon. I confirmed that there were

no presences of Monsters in the surroundings while recalling the earlier battle.

Despite that it became a one vs. two, which was unfavorable to me, but I still easily

acted as the opponent for the dungeon lizard and goblin. My body's response was

quite good, and I was able to not worry about the situation of my injury.

That's what it means for I, an Adventurer, to have my abilities increased.

I could truly feel that changes of my . Just as Kami-sama had said, I had

taken a big stride forward in terms of growth compared to before.

...The days are getting closer, I anxiously thought.

Then shaking off that anxiety, I prayed in my heart, hoping for that day to come.

Even if I am confused about whether my own strength is evil or just an extravagant

hope, I also want to chase up to the person that is standing far away from me.

Quietly, my thoughts about her began to fill up my heart.

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Afterwards, I recovered the Magic Stone Fragment from the fallen Dungeon Lizard

and Goblin, today's dungeon exploration is also over. I have to take into account of

the path to return, so it was about time to head back above ground. I once again

filled up my luggage, in order to exchange it to gold, then I walked towards the

ground, this is the fourth time I had set on this road of return.

I walked according to my memories, and walked up from the 4th to 1st floor for a

total of 3 floors of stairs.

I easily defeated the Kobold and Goblin that I encountered on the way back, it

should already be evening outside, the sky should have been painted an orange

color picture.

When I climbed up half of the floors until I reach the first floor, I could clearly see

other Adventurers like me, because there is only one exit in the dungeon, so

naturally Adventurers will meet up when returning from the dungeon.

It was visible everywhere that there are dwarves and elves that were wearing

higher level equipment weapons and armors compared to the pitiful armor I was

wearing, my voice was suddenly blocked, I held on to my psychological fear,

while quickly walked past.

(Speaking of which, Is Kami-sama not coming back today too...)

Kami-sama had already went to her friend's gathering for two days, she, herself,

said that she would not be home for a few days, so it wasn't something to worry

about.

Perhaps because I haven't seen Kami-sama, my heart felt empty.

What are you doing, Kami-sama.

''Ah, I'm here.''

After crossing a extremely wide tunnel called the , a large hole

that links to the ground appeared.

The height was approximately 10 meters tall, the diameter was almost the same

length, it was similar to a round cylinder shape. Inside the round cylinder, there

were gentle stairs in it, causing it to form a large spiral.

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Several grounds of adventurers stepped onto the silver stairs, I also followed them.

After a while, I finally crossed the final step of the stairs. My sight was suddenly

widened, and the artificial smell entered my nose.

The white walls of the large tower was constructed directly on top of the

dungeon, I am currently at one of their underground floors.

Currently I have reached a wide-opened space with a large hole in the center. It

was unjustifiably wide, saying that it can house thousands of adventurers isn't an

exaggeration, and even after all that, there will still be extra spaces.

It was constructed so that it has an atmosphere of a temple, making it so that it did

not feel that there was a Monster's den directly below it, how can I put it, it was

filled with a majestic atmosphere. If people say that this location as for the people

to offer a tribute to the Gods, maybe some people would believe it. This large hall

was condensed with craftsmanship.

The large hall was blue and white for the most part, the surrounding was filled with

names of adventurer carved onto the black rock slates, the long and thick pillar

separated the numerous furnishings that was impossible to be counted. Looking

above, you will see a corner of the ceiling being filled by the blue sky, there is no

artwork that can depict the sky more complex than this one.

Reaching this spot means that it is an absolutely safe area. I relaxed my nerves

naturally, and the hidden fatigue pressed onto my back.

(...What?)

A large number of adventurers and supporters, who were wearing backpacks, were

crowded together. In order to not hinder the people coming from behind, I moved

over to the wall. Suddenly, an unusual scene appeared in front of my eyes.

The huge cargo, in box shapes, were mounted with wheels on it, it is estimated that

it was a transport storage box. I remember that a place a little away from the

dungeon had several of these boxes.

If I remember correctly..., it was used to raid the deeper floors of the dungeon,

which is often used during ?

It was designed to store food and spare equipment, as well as loot and a large

amount of items.

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I obtained the hazy knowledge from my mind and stared at the

boxes...Suddenly, the box shook.

(Huh!?)

I was surprised and stared at the box that could move by itself.

This action was just like a declaration that it wants to come out from the inside.

Without opening the boxes, you could already imagine what was rampaging within

the box.

C...Could it be...

Once I thought that the box could be considered as a cage, then simply activating

my imagination, I could guess what was inside the boxes.

(Inside was a monster?)

I could even hear the low roaring sounds from within the box, and that

confirmed my thinking.

Is it really acceptable to have Monsters at this place...?

Babel, which belonged to the guild management, was known as the of the

dungeon, and during the era, Monsters coming up to the ground was

common The ones that were injured were not only just idiots, there were

destruction on the ground in terms of a global scale In order to prevent future

problems, they constructed this huge tower, the main point was to prevent the

Monsters from leaving the dungeon.

Nowadays, because Adventurers had obtained

the Monsters themselves. Hordes of Monsters beings shipped up above cannot be a

mistake...However, I heard that the guild uses Babel as their base, and until now,

they have not slacked off on their surveillance on Monsters. They were entrusted

with the management of Orario, and until now they would ensure the city is not

affected and take appropriate measures.

In other words, even if it was a mistake, Monsters are not allowed to leave the

dungeon. Monsters leaving the dungeon and existing in the safety areas, this

should be impossible.

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However, once I began to think of this, there was a group transporting new cargo

up the stairs from the large hole. I felt vexed and my confidence dramatically

disappeared.

''This year they will also host that.''

''Monster Festival right...''

''What is the significance of tirelessly hosting that?''

''For acrobatics right...Boring.''

''Ganesha is really unlucky character, being forced by the guild to perform such a

task, and have to flatter the public every year.

''That is because, no matter what you guys say, he is a -

sama, ha ha ha!''

Amid the bustling noise, I overheard this conversation.

...Monster Festival?

Because I have never heard of that phrase before, so I racked my head. Probably

forcibly capturing Monsters, shipping them box by box to the main hall is related

to the so-called Monster festival?

That 's members were all equipped with an elephant face emblem. I, like

everyone else, were looking at scene of them carrying the various sizes of cargo.

(Ah...Eina-san?)

In the corner of my eye reflected a head of short brown hair.

My eyes chased after the familiar silhouette. Yes, the person who acts as my

adviser, Eina-san, was there.

She is a half-elf with pointed ears.

Her well-proportioned face was currently filled with a serious expression, it seems

like she was seriously discussing with another guild employee.

(At work right...)

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I held back, and did not say hello to Eina-san, who was busily discussing about

cleaning up the documents.

After reflecting about the earlier conversation I overheard, I felt that the act of

transporting monsters was approved by the guild.

I could tell that Eina-san and the others, who were guild employees, were related

with this work.

(Although I want to ask her what she is doing...but I should leave it for next

time.)

In order to ask these questions, and even bother her work, this was somewhat

shameful. If it was heard by people I have not seen or met ...It feels like I would

be laughed at for not knowing such an affair.

I harbored a few questions and left.

Remaining at the scene would not be any use, and my body had already completely

exuded the smell of sweat.

I took one final glance at Eina-san, then I headed to the shower room on this floor.

×××

''Thank you.''

The person at the cashier watched as I left the headquarters.

After showering, in order to exchange the loot and magic stone into gold, I came to

the headquarters.

Because I knew that Eina-san was not here, so I quickly finished my business and

left the headquarters.

''It's evening...''

The outside sky had already been completely dyed into red.

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Just by leaving the guild headquarters as if it was created like a temple in the main

street, the surrounding area became very noisy. Walking past the monument of the

headquarters, various races will crowd together.

Orario had a total of eight avenue that can be called the Main Street's avenue, it

spreads from the center of the city to the walls in eight directions. If it was

compared to a cake, then it would be easier to understand the view of Orario. It

was just like a cake being split into eight equal parts.

To distinguish each avenue, people will call them based on their respective

location, just like North Main Street, South-East Main Street. Incidentally, Kamisama

and I are living at a hidden room inside a church that was built between the

North-West Main Street and West Main Street. Going along the West Main Street,

it was also possible to reach where Seal-san was working at ''The Mistress of

Abundance''.

Currently, I am situated at the North-West Main street, as expected of the street

that was facing the guild headquarters, most of the people that were walking in the

street were Adventurers.

Because if you want to dive into Orario's dungeon, it is impossible to not perform

all the formalities at the guild, and obtaining the guild's support. Without any

exceptions, all Adventurers must frequently head to the guild headquarters, so

naturally you will see many Adventurers at this street.

Based on the amount of Adventurers on the streets, accordingly there were many

shops that were trying desperately to attract Adventurers as their customers. Just by

looking left and right, what enters my eyes are only weapon shops or pubs.

Entering into a dark alley that was slightly away from the main street, there is a

suspicious item shop that was acting as the entrance, inside there were also other

various specialty shops for Adventurers. Inns could also been seen everywhere.

I was looking at the Adventurers disappearing into various shops, while walking

aimlessly forward. Even if I return back home, Kami-sama was not there, so I

could only waste my time.

''Eh? Ohoh, Isn't this Bell!''

''Ah! God-sama''

I had just stepped onto the gravel road, and a figure in front of me greeted me.

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The person had a beautiful appearance, his height was also much taller than me. If

I could use some unsightly words to describe it, he is really a noble prince.

However, even if he had a different style compared to the humans and the demihumans,

the grey robe that he was wearing revealed it.

His unusual appearance, especially the unique divinity around his body made

everyone notice that the person in front was a God-sama. He is the only other Godsama,

aside from my 's god Hestia-sama, that I had a deep relationship

with. I bowed down to Miach-sama.

''Hello Miach-sama, are you here to buy something?''

''Well, I'm only here to purchase the ingredients for dinner, making a god

personally get this...Bell what are you doing here?''

''I am taking a short stroll around the shops...Although because I have no money,

so I can only take a stroll.''

''Wahaha! Being in a small is quite painful.''

Miach-sama, who was carrying big paper bags in both hands, laughed in a good

mood. Even if he was not a jolly person, his charm could be seen from his smile.

Even I, who was a male, could see it.

The Gods are an existence beyond us humans, no matter from an appearance point

of view, there were a variety of looks from children to elders, but without any

exception, all of them were well-featured. To the imperfect people of the Lower

World, it is said that we will always be envious of their perfect appearances.

Miach-sama's blue hair swayed, he revealed a smile and the corner of my mouth

also eased down.

Then I remembered about Kami-sama...Hestia, so I asked a quick question.

''About this, Miach-sama, do you have any news regarding Hestia-sama? She went

to a friend's party two days ago, and, she still hasn't come back...''

''You're asking about Hestia? Mmm...Sorry. I don't have any clues, so I can't

really help you.''

''No,no! Please don't worry about it.''

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After being apologized by a God-sama, I hurriedly waved my hands, this was

really ridiculous.

''First the party you're talking about should be Ganesha's Banquet...But I did

not attend the banquet that day. Maybe if I had shown up for a while, I would be

able to understand something.''

''That, could it be because Miach-sama was not invited to the banquet?''

''No, they did invite me, but I, as the leader of an extremely poor , did

not have any time to spare. I could not care about the banquet that happened a few

days ago, and only excitedly helped as an assistant to produce our products.''

Miach-sama's , how do I explain it, in terms of fragile, it will not lose to

us

For an Adventurer like me who ran away from home and was able to build a

relationship with Miach-sama was because...Well, what people say about how

the lower-class companions bonded together.

''Ohoh, right Bell, I'll give this to you. I have also mentioned it earlier, but this is a

freshly-made potion.''

''EH!!''

Miach-sama placed a hand into the paper bag, and from within, took out two tubes

and casually handed them over.

Then he said take it and shoved it to me, I took it without any hesitation.

The tall and thin container had a liquid that was like the deep blue color from the

deep ocean water, the liquid was moving back and forth like waves.

''Mi...Miach-sama, this is !!?''

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''What, it doesn't hurt to be kind to your neighbors right?''

His somewhat malevolent glance stunned me, but then his manly smile appeared

again.

He patted my back and immediately squeezed into the nearby crowd.

''Fuhaha, from now on Bell, I'm looking forward to your patronage to my

!''

Miach-sama waved at me while his back was facing me.

I suddenly understood and smiled at the silhouette of Miach-sama that was mixed

with the crowd.

I hurriedly bowed once again, then I placed the newly obtain recovery potions into

the holster that was equipped on my left leg.

Miach-sama's runs an item shop, despite that the shop is small, it was

indeed an Adventurer-oriented potion shop.

Although I completely do not know how the potions were made. However, each

uses items were made using different methods to create a special

recovery potion, as if they were constantly trying to differentiate them from their

competitors and sell their improved merchandise. Miach-sama was a very good

example, I had often been supported by

through their created potions. Although it was called a , but the

's activities that were undertaken were completely varied, complex and

diverse.

There are business-like factions that sell items, and there also exists blacksmith

factions that created weapons and armors, I have also heard that there are factions

that go catch fish in the ocean. Although the only ones that are considered as a

are the group of adventurers, but in reality, this is not the case.

To be blunt about it, Because a God's Familia is only for a God-sama to earn

money, so it does not matter what activities it takes.

The way the takes is determined by the God-sama, thus the faction it

will go into may be perhaps affected by the strong interests that the God-sama have.

For example,

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will open a restaurant>. Also, there are that seem to form a country, so

there are a variety of .

Just...No matter what they say, quarrels will break out between Familia of the

same faction, without having strong core members in the Familia, the

will not be able to establish itself is the truth. Naturally, it will also need the ability

to deal with unexpected events, which is also people such as Adventurers.

After all, Orario is a labyrinth city, plus there are many people who wish to

become an Adventurer, so in this aspect, there is a tendency of becoming stronger.

As for me, I was suitable to be an Adventurer that is able to quickly earn money

(As I have longed to have an encounter as an Adventurer), plus I also have no other

special skills for other occupations.

In the forward direction of my left, there is a weapon shop that was placed on the

end of the Main Street, I stared at it, and imagined my appearance of becoming a

Blacksmith, it was too disproportional, so I exposed a wry smile.

''...''

Once I could clearly see the equipment related shops bundled together, the figures

of Adventurers wearing heavy armor also significantly went up, I walked pass the

front of a shop and stopped.

This shop was a weapon shop that was twice the size of the ones next to it.

It was painted in a bright red color that was like flames, and in this street where it

was lined up, it was particularly eye-catching.

The heavy door was decorated with a billboard,and there were strange letters

written on it

Although I cannot interpret the text that were like the , but I still

understood its meaning, it was the symbol that represents the world-renown

blacksmith .

I was concerned about catching the attention of my surroundings while I, as usual,

approached the display window.

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Separated from the outside by a glass, it was filled with various swords that even

outsiders could tell were precious. The emerald blades from the two swords that

were placed in a cross, were an great sword that boast a frightening long reach, and

a light sword embroidered with gold decorations.

I stared blankly at the sharpness of the sharp swords, then my eyes were attracted

by another dagger.

It was a pure white blade that could reflect the light coming from the Magic Stone

Lamp, it was diagonally mounted at the center of the treasure box, the dagger that

pierced the treasure box, exuded a bright light as if it was the true appearance of

the treasure box. The blade that was grinded from a monster's teeth was not only

beautiful, it can also be seen that it was a dagger that was not inferior to the

surrounding weapons.

I secretly took a glance at the price tag, there were none that were not extremely

expensive.

(Looks like it is still a dream to have it...)

I had my face planted onto the display window, this has almost become a habit.

Every time I head back from the guild, once I have free time, I will take the

opportunity to visit here.

As if it was designed specially for the top-class adventurers, the best weapons.

Although I understood that it was a treasure that would not match with me, who

was still wearing the equipment given by the guild.

But I still wish to use it once.

...Really want it.

If this thought was heard by the other adventurers, they will all be muttering

something like go train for another hundred years.

If I really wanted to desperately chase after Wallenstein-san's figure, then will

there be one day where I will touch such an amazing weapon?

I foolishly imagined myself skillfully wielding those weapons.

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I continued to stare at the pure white dagger within the glass, as if I wanted to

pierce through the glass with my stare.

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''...You, how long do you plan to do that until?''

''...''

The moment while Bell was peering into a certain store's window display and was

anxiously hoping to drill himself inside.

Inside that certain store, a red-haired crimson eyed goddess Hephaestus issued out

a sound that seemed to be terrifying and tired at the same time.

She was wearing her 's clothing while sitting at the desk, her voice was

said towards a kneeling round object that was bowing her head on the floor, no, it

should be the tiny goddess Hestia.

This was

Inside the office of the famous blacksmithing shop with 3 floors, flowed an chaotic

atmosphere.

''Don't look at me like this, I am also very busy.''

''...''

''Even if you are not noisy, curled up into a ball like a bug, my drive will be greatly

lessened and my work efficiency will decrease. Understood?''

''...''

''Hey, Hestia?''

''...''

''...Ah.''

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Her tiny friend continued to keep silent and remained at the same posture,

Hephaestus sighed.

The entire day.

This was the amount of time that Hestia had remained at the posture of bowing

down to Hephaestus.

On the day the

weapon for her 's core member, Hephaestus had refused on the spot.

It was not because Hephaestus was narcissistic, but the products created by highclass

blacksmiths that belong in the

as the top quality and was widely acclaimed. Unless they were top class

adventurers or members of the , no one dare to meddle with the created

weapons of

large amount of gold to purchase her own 's creation.

Selling it cheap due to their friendship was already unreasonable. For Hephaestus,

as the position of the leader of the , it was completely taboo to easily

take actions for the weapons created from their blood and sweat by her core

members, so she could not agree to it.

If she wished to order, then at least save some money, this was what Hephaestus

had said This also implies that she should also clearly look at her own

abilities Hephaestus did not tolerate it one bit and refused her.

However, Hestia, who had request refused, began to bow numerously after the

Banquet had begun towards Hephaestus. No matter how many times she wanted to

get rid of her, she would still annoyingly cling onto her, this made it difficult

instead for Hephaestus.

In this case, she could only just ignore her until she was willing to give up,

Hephaestus intended to ultimately leave her aside and ignore her. Hephaestus had

thought, once she was hungry, she would help back home.

Thus, two days later had come after Ganesha's Banquet.

Hestia continued to sincerely request towards Hephaestus.

(What exactly made you so insistent...)

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Hephaestus clutched her eyes, while making a gloomy face.

Even when she had dozed off, she would still maintain a similar bowing posture,

Hephaestus was almost unable to understand her friend's feelings. Although it was

beside the point, Hephaestus was startled when she woke up, and almost fell down

from the bed.

Although up to this point, she had requested various things from Hephaestus, but

this time the condition was not the same as before.

How do I put it, stubborn, or perhaps her expression of desire showed a strong will.

''Anyways, what exactly have you been doing since yesterday? What kind of

posture is that?''

''...Dogeza''

''Dogeza?''

''It is the ultimate secret technique that no matter what you do, as long as do

dogeza, you would be forgiven, and no matter what you request, you will be able

to get it...I heard this from Take''

''Take...?''

''Takemikazuchinokami.''

Ahah...Hephaestus recalled the face of the god she had an intimate friendship

with, then at the same time, she scolded Takemikazuchinokami for instilling this

troubling idea into her.

It was already enough, Hephaestus sighed, she could not concentrate on her work.

She placed the quill onto the corner of the table, leaving the remaining work that

needed to be signed.

The light exuded from the sunset shone inside the house, it was very weak, this

means that it was approaching evening.

Hephaestus stared outside the window once, then she suddenly took up a serious

attitude with a straightened posture, and glanced at Hestia. Hestia was currently

revealing the back of her head.

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''...Please tell me Hestia, why are you willing to do this up to this point.''

Hephaestus used her fingers to cover the right half of her face, including the righteyed

eye-patch, while asking straightforwardly.

''...I want to become that child's strength!''

Hestia did not change from the dogeza posture and vented out a response.

''Right now that child is about to change! Bell has found a target and he is about to

embark on a dangerous trip! The path for the trip is extremely dangerous, so I

wanted to have the power to help that child! I want to be able to give a weapon that

will open up a path for him!''

She stared at the floor, did not look at Hephaestus and continued to talk.

The act of requesting between gods was to expose all of your true feelings out

without concealing them, this is also a ceremony to allow the other to see the

other's feelings. If these thoughts did not moved the gods, it means that they had

not revealed the truth.

''I have always been helped by that child! It can be said that he had been feeding

me one-sidedly! I am obviously that child's goddess, but I have not done anything

worthy of being his goddess!''

When Hestia wanted to wring out her final thoughts, her body became more rigid.

''...I hate that I can't do anything for him...''

Although the phrase was weak to the extent where it was feeble, but it was enough

to move Hephaestus.

At that moment, she accepted the feelings, that could not be fake, of Hestia.

''...I understand, I will help make a weapon for your child.''

Hestia suddenly raised her head and stared directly. Hephaestus shrugged and

looked at her.

''If I do not agree, you will continue to stay there forever like a crowbar right.''

''...Yes! Thank you, Hephaestus.''

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Hestia wanted to stand up Was it the recoil from the long period of Dogeza,

she immediately stumbled and fell down Seeing her friend's red and laughing

face, Hestia pretended to sigh.

Although she also felt that she was overly spoiled, but to the current Hestia, she

felt that even if she had to help the other, it was not too mean either.

Compared to her stuffing herself within the house, currently she was able to at least

reveal a slight smile.

'' Let me make it clear to you, you will have to pay for the price. Even if it

takes decades or hundreds of years, you will absolutely repay the debt.''

But, it should still be best to make a clear distinction between public and private

affairs.

It cannot only be created just because it was based on the world-renown

seek help from external sources.

If she had this sort of resolve, then it would be best to destroy it. Hephaestus stood

up from her chair, walked over staggeringly and used her thin fingers to poke at

Hestia's nose.

''I...I understand. I will also do what I have to do, don't look at me like that, okay,

I will use my body to prove to Hephaestus that my love to Bell-kun is real.''

''Yes yes, I will delightfully wait.''

Hephaestus closed her eyes and straighten up, while she listened to Hestia's words,

she headed over to the shelves mounted onto the wall.

The slim shelf displayed various translucent small hammers.

''What weapon does your child specialize in?''

''Ah...A...A knife.''

While muttering, Hephaestus picked up a crimson hammer. This hammer did not

have any excess decorations and place great importance to its functions,

Hephaestus placed it onto the pouch that she often wore at her waist.

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Then, she headed to the transparent crystal box and opened the lock. Inside the box

were various types of metal pieces She selected a that was exuded

a silver-ish light as the material for the weapon.

This creation work of this metal was lighter and harder than iron, and it was also

far more easier than iron to forge.

Even if it was the slender hands of a women, and did not have any special abilities

as a female blacksmith, it would also be able for her to use this metal easily, as

expected as the finest metals.

''H...Hephaestus, could it be...You will be the one to forge the weapon?''

''Yes, of course it is. This is an entirely private matter between me and you, I

cannot mix my members into our problems.''

In order to perform Blacksmith work, this building had one floor prepared as a

small-sized , Hephaestus was going to make a weapon there herself.

Do you have any complaints? Hepheastus said, she used the left eye without an

eye-patch to fiercely stare at Hestia.

''How could there be any complaints! You have been praised as a Goddess of

Blacksmith in heavens, if you are the one to forge it, then I will be extremely

happy about it!''

''Did you forget? This is not heaven, so I cannot use any .''

Based on the rules agreed between the gods, they were not allowed to use any

Although Hephaestus was a that had created many

divine weapons in heaven, in the Lower World, she was the same as the children

without any

''I don't care! You forging a weapon will make me most happy!''

''...''

She did not doubt Hephaestus's abilities. Hestia's unconditional acceptance of

herself made Hephaestus frown.

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''...Then for the work that is coming up, please come and help. From now on,

you will have to work hard.''

''Ahah, leave it to me!''

In order to conceal her embarrassment and her freezing up, Hephaestus issued

some commands, after hearing those words, she turned away.

While heading towards the door, behind her, Hestia seemed to be bouncing happily

and chased after her.

(...Ah, a request that I will not able to accept for my customers.)

Hepheastus's mood suddenly heated up, she changed her consciousness from the

leader of the to a blacksmith.

Hestia's desired weapon.

A blade that will open up the road for an adventurer.

Have to create a unparalleled weapon that will not shame the name of

.

(...Although saying this)

From her memory, she recalled the data about the user of the weapon.

Bell Cranel, human race, 14 year old children.

He is the only member of her friend's , and received the

only half a month ago. That could also mean that as an Adventurer, he was a

complete rookie.

(A fledgling Adventurer holding the strongest equipment)

Strictly speaking, this was a request that had gone too far.

The weapon's strength being too powerful will make the Adventurers decline, the

act of relying on the weapon will hinder the growth of the user, and will not allow

him to use it more skillfully than before. Also, it will not match the identity of the

user, this sentence was also important.

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But even if she said this, if she created a weapon that will match the identity of the

user, it will only shame the name of .

Compared to the identity of the god, Hephaestus feels that she was more of a

blacksmith. This natural disposition was rooted with the craftsman's efforts, and

had not stopped her from creating weapons with her own hands, because this will

counter her own principles. So if she had to make, she would use all her strength to

create the most outstanding work.

Thus, she was in a dilemma.

(So, How should I do it?)

Referencing to her created works up till now, she was deep in thought.

Her goddess friend had brought a tricky request, while glancing at Hestia, who was

happily following beside her, Hephaestus could only mutter in her heart.

×××

On the morning of the third day, Kami-sama still did not come back.

I was inside the hidden room in the empty church, eating breakfast by myself,

feeling slightly lonely. Then I began to prepare for today's dungeon raid.

Even if Kami-sama isn't here, the things I have to do still doesn't change, it would

be better to say that when she comes back, I could make her happy by saying

, so I should actually work harder. I faced the figure that

was reflected by the wardrobe mirror, renewed my spirit and inspired myself.

I equipped a pouch that carried potions on my leg, placed my dagger at my waist

and lastly carried a backpack on top of my defensive gear. After wearing my

equipment, I said

(The injury to my leg has been completely healed, today I can dive down onto the

5th floor...)

A few days ago, I went on berserk and broke into the depths of the dungeon, as a

result, I suffered great injuries and escaped, today I planned on getting my revenge.

Although I have not confirmed it, but my should have greatly increased,

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so I should not commit such a mistake like in the past. Just in case, perhaps it

might be better if I ask for the opinion of Eina-san.

I summed up today's plan while I left from the basement. After leaving the church

that was like a ruin, the early morning's fresh air surrounded me. I entered a small

alley and skillfully took a few turns, leaving the West Main Street. I accelerated

causing the scenery and the morning overlapped.

A staff employee was preparing the open-air seats, a two-man team of beastmen

were standing at the corner of the alley. The girl, that could overlook the road

through the window on the second floor of the store, could not be seen.

''Heyyyy That white-hair, wait a minute, nyaaa!''

I reacted to the phrase white-hair, and was shocked, I could not help but stop.

I turned around to the direction of the voice, at the 's

entrance, there was a female cat person with cat ears and a thing tail, she

energetically waved her hands.

...She was the employee that was together with that elf?

Because I had been called a so I remembered her clearly. I

looked around, pointed at myself and confirmed by saying , she kept

nodding.

I should have already returned Seal-san's lunch basket...I wondered what

happened while I rushed over to the her who was dressed up like a waitress.

''Good morning, nyaa. I apologize for suddenly calling you, nyaa.''

''Ah, no. Good morning...About this, what's the matter?''

Facing her while she hurriedly bowed, I also exchanged a greeting.

I do not know why her actions seemed to be very educated, then she immediately

raised her request to me.

''I have something to request of you, nyaa, it is just a slightly annoying matter,

nyaa, this is for you.''