Chapter Fifty-Three

(Location: The Wheat Manor)

After Muichiro woke up, Demeter's first concern was to understand what had happened and why he was so late returning from the dungeon.

She gazed at him with a mixture of worry and curiosity, awaiting his explanation.

Muichiro, true to his nature, held nothing back. He recounted his experience in detail, starting with the encounter with the irregular war shadow on the dungeon's 9th floor.

He described how he had been lured into a trap, leading to the dungeon's sudden and eerie transformation, which had effectively trapped him.

He spoke of waking up in an unknown cave and his exploration of the bioluminescent region of the dungeon.

Muichiro vividly recounted discovering the lake that possessed the incredible ability to restore not only the body but also the mind.

Demeter couldn't help but feel a sense of unease at the implications of such a thing.' If news got out that such a miraculous water existed...'

Muichiro continued, telling her about Pii, his newfound companion, although a quick glance around the room revealed that Pii was nowhere to be seen.

Demeter's interest was piqued by the mention of his mysterious pet, but she allowed him to continue.

He recounted the intense battle with the snake and finally found his way to the exit, which had led him to lose his consciousness and end up in the Wheat Manor.

Demeter listened attentively, absorbing all the information he provided.

Once Muichiro had finished, Demeter processed it all calmly, nodding as she considered the gravity of the situation.

"Thank you Muichiro, you did extremely well. But what you've told me here today cannot leave this room."

She then gently instructed Muichiro not to divulge any of this to anyone else, emphasizing the need for discretion.

Concerned for his safety, Demeter forbade Muichiro from entering the dungeon for the next few days.

She found the circumstances surrounding his dungeon dive deeply suspicious and wanted to ensure he remained safe.

'Could Dionysius have targeted Muichiro...' her eyes grew a shade colder before returning to normal.

Meanwhile, Muichiro couldn't help but think about Pii, but Demeter assured him that she would have people searching for his missing companion while he was on break.

Then Demeter delved deeper into the details, prompting Muichiro to provide as much information as he could, including his observations of the different species and the recordings he had made.

"Fu-fu As expected of my child..."She praised him with a gentle head pat, acknowledging his diligence.

Deciding that they should continue their conversation in her office. Muichiro, still lying on Demeter's chest, slowly began to sit up, intending to rise.

However, as he shifted his weight, his hand accidentally slipped. In that moment of unintended intimacy, his lips met against hers.

Time seemed to slow down as their eyes met in a shared moment of surprise and realization.

Demeter's mind raced with a flurry of thoughts and emotions. Her heart quickened its pace as she felt the softness of Muichiro's lips against her own.

It was an unexpected kiss that sent a jolt through her.

For a brief, suspended moment, neither of them moved.

Demeter's thoughts danced between the kiss, the safety of having Muichiro back, and the growing warmth that filled her chest.

She found herself unable to pull away, caught in the gentle intimacy of the moment.

Finally, Muichiro withdrew, His face showing an emotion of uncertainty.

Demeter, too, felt a rush of emotions. She blinked, her amber eyes locking onto Muichiro's for a moment that seemed to stretch endlessly.

The kiss had been brief, but it left a lingering sensation that she couldn't ignore.

Clearing her throat softly, Demeter broke the silence that had settled between them. "Muichiro," she began, her voice gentle yet tinged with a newfound vulnerability, "that was..."

"Huh!... What seems to be the matter Ceres-Sama, you're face has turned bright red." Muichiro suddenly pointed out.

Demeter waking from her daze didn't react like a typical schoolgirl virgin from a Harem anime.

She was a goddess after all, one that had lived for countless millenniums, so it only took a breath second to react.

She smiled giddily and suddenly grabbed Muichiro's face and smashed his head in between her breasts.

*Squuuuuuuze~💗*

"Kyaaaaaa, Muichiro you beast you stole a kiss from your godesss, now you need to be punished~~" Demeter called out playfully.

"..."

Muichiro was confused but then recognition sparked in his eyes, he remembered a certain book that Moon had given him to read, and it had contained a picture of two people kissing, if he remembered correctly it was a sign of showing emotions to one you hold dear.

And seeing Demeter's reaction it must have made her really happy...

As if having a eureka moment Muichiro thought.'Then if I kiss people I can make them happy, and if they're happy, will I feel happy.'How curious, he would have to look into this in the future.

"Cermhgf-Samma, we still meed to get out Of bed, and eat some bmreakfast," Muichiro said his voice muffled from his face being smothered by his Godessess breasts.

Any man alive would have probably killed to be in Muichiro's position.

Demeter however didn't comply."Nope~ I'm not getting up until I've had my fill of Mutonim." She sang gleefully as she hugged him even tighter.

Demeter and Muichiro ended up staying in bed for two more hours before she finally relented and got up.

...

(Breakfast Hall)

The grand Wheat Manor was slowly coming to life, bathed in the gentle morning sunlight.

As they descended the elegant staircase, the sounds of familia members going about their morning routines grew louder, and the aroma of breakfast teased their senses.

The spacious dining hall was a lively scene, with familia members chatting animatedly and servants bustling about, preparing the morning meal.

Freshly brewed coffee and a tantalizing array of dishes adorned the long dining table, a sight that invited everyone to sit and partake in the familial warmth.

As they entered the dining hall, familia members greeted Demeter respectively with welcoming smiles and nods.

They took their seats at the table, ready to indulge in the hearty breakfast laid before them.

As Muichiro and Demeter joined the familia members for breakfast, the atmosphere in the dining hall was lively and congenial.

They took their seats, greeted by nods and friendly smiles from the familia.

Demeter addressed the members present, "Good morning, everyone. Today, I can finally announce that Muichiro has returned safe and sound." She gestured toward Muichiro, who offered nods and the familia members cheered.

They had noticed how sad their godesss had been lately and once they found out why they hoped Muichiro would return.

Some even went so far as to ask for favours from other adventurers to keep a lookout for him.

So seeing that he was back, the Familia felt relieved.

Cuthbert, ever attentive, ensured their comfort, and soon the table was graced with a splendid breakfast spread.

As breakfast continued, Demeter's affectionate gaze toward Muichiro didn't waver.

She was relieved to have him safely back and was eager to spend time with him, especially now that the Thesmophoria was just around the corner.