Ch. 151 Hestias' Blessing

( Yuto Pov )

" So what did she say?" I asked Atalanta as we were outside of Hestia's temple.

Atalanta turned towards me.

"It's the necklace she was wearing. There's some of Hestia's Divinity in it for protection."

" Apparently, it's an order from Aphrodite. She wanted the necklace and would reward them with...." She didn't finish.

" They wanted you." I finished her sentence as she frowned.

" Sigh." I sighed as I leaned my back against the Temple wall and crossed my arms.

" So I heard about something of you being a godkiller?" Atalanta spoke up.

" Hm? and?" I tilted my head towards her.

" Which God did you kill to get that title?"

I didn't answer her as I looked at her.

" I saw the aftermath. The ocean was in disarray...." She paused.

" It seems you already figured it out." I said.

" Don't tell me you actually killed him?" She walked up to me.

" And you didn't mention it before!?" She continued.

" Are we really gonna argue now? " I said.

" Answer my question." She said.

" You already have the answer." I responded.

" You don't know what it's like to have your body used by another person, and when I made peace with that, he gave up!!! And....and the only thing I could do was kill the bastard! I just...just want to see them again." I spoke as I thought of my lovers back at home.

Atalanta pulled me into a hug.

" I'm sorry, yuto, I didn't mean to bring that up, I'm worried that the gods will target you." Atalanta spoke.

I just stood there like an idiot for a few minutes.

I could've used the system to go back home and see them, but I couldn't without leaving Atalanta here.

I already knew, but my beating heart confirmed it once more.

I fell in love with Atalanta and thought of how she could love someone like me.

I wrapped my arms around her as we both stood there hugging each other.

* Clank! * Creeeeeeeek *

The temple doors opened to reveal the young girl.

" Gross, how lewd." She said as she gave us the look of disgust.

Atalanta and I separated as Atalanta had a small blush on her face.

I looked down at the kid.

" Just lead us inside." I spoke as I barely kicked the girl into the temple.

" Hey! watch it!!" She shouted.

" I barely kicked you. Just lead us to Hestia." I said as I walked in with Atalanta following me.

" It's Goddess Hestia!!" She shouted as she led us.

" Yeah, yeah." I just waved her off.

The girl led us in a large room with a large statue of Hestia.

" Here!" The girl spoke as she pointed us into the room.

Atalanta and I walked in as the little girl stayed outside.

* Creeeeeeeekkkkk * * Clank *

As soon as the girl closed, the divine light lit up the room as Hestia's avatar appeared in front of us.

" I am grateful for bringing them back safely. Now then, for your rewards. Please step forward. " She said as she held out her hand.

We looked at each other before stepping forward.

As we stepped forward, Hestia's hands lit up with a golden glow.

" This will help in your endeavors, Hero Atalanta." She spoke as she handed Atalanta a bracelet.

And she turned towards me.

" And this is the blessing of Hearth. This fire symbolizes protection, warmth, authority, and kingship."

She said as she held a crown made of golden flame over my head before disappearing.

I checked my body and looked back at Hestia.

" I don't feel anything." I spoke with a straight face.

" It'll appear when in time you want to protect your loved ones." She said as she started disappearing.

" It appears this is the end of our discussion, I pray for a safe travel." She said that last part in an echo as she disappeared.

I turned to Atalanta and spoke

" Well, should we head back on the road again?"

Atalanta smiled.

" Of course."

Atalanta put the bracelet on, and we both walked through the door.

" Goodbye!!" The little girl said as we passed her, I just ignored her as Atalanta waved.

/// Bringing you a chibi Atalanta biting chibi Yutos face. ///

" Munch Munch, this is good pie. Hm? what's wrong?" I asked Atalanta as we came out from a pie shop.

" This isn't good anymore." She turned her head towards me.

" Make me some apple pie." She demanded.

" Munch Munch, I don't know...should I?" I tilted my head upwards as I took a bite of the apple pie.

Atalanta glared at me.

" I want apple pie." She demanded again.

" Eh, sure. let's get some ingredients first." I said as a smile appeared on Atalantas' face.

I just shook my head.

" it's your fault Yuto, your cooking has already changed my taste." Atalanta spoke up as she followed me.

" Maybe I should call myself the God of cooking, huh?" I said as I looked back at Atalanta.

" Sure, sure." Atalanta waved her hands at me.

I just smiled as we both headed towards the market.