In the library of the mansion of the goddess Hephaestus, Viggo met Hitomi, the red-haired elf. She wore a yellow one-piece dress that hid everything, but since her breasts were too big, they stood out. She was sitting in a one-body armchair with a nervous expression.
On the other side, Viggo was sitting in the front armchair, with a serious expression and a calm look. However, electric rays traveled through his eyes as a result of having taken away another god's divinity.
-Hitomi- Viggo said in a thick voice.
-Yes- Hitomi replied with a nervous tone of voice.
-Semiramis told me that from now on you would take care of the accounts related to the Bishmon family- Viggo continued
-Yes, since I did so well in the company, she told me that she gave me this new position- said Hitomi, but look down -however, considering the movement and the number of adventurers, it seems that she no longer likes me-
-It's your superficial view of things- replied Viggo -the family is just getting started, it needs new adventurers. You do not need to make trouble, soon you will need hands to manage the amount of money that moves a powerful family. However, for that I need two things from you-
-Yes?- asked Hitomi, astonished by Viggo's words -What would that be?-
-First, that on the last day of the year you give me a complete report with all the news, rumors and facts of what happened in Orario. You must be as complete as possible. If you fail me in this, I will look for other people-
-No, I will not fail you, please do not fire me-
-Now you don't understand it, but maybe one day you will understand its importance. Okay, now the other thing, I need you to talk to the goddess Bishamon and schedule a meeting with her. It's time to find our luck and nothing better for that than me and her-
-I understand, you need a meeting with the goddess Bishamon- said Hitomi, increasingly confused by Viggo's request.
-Yes, so talk to her. For now, that's it, you can continue with your duties-
-Regarding that- said Hitomi -I, well, I already have everything sorted, accounted for, and recorded-
-Then take the day off, go for a walk, visit a restaurant, or go out with friends. It's all right-
Hitomi frowned, she considered herself beautiful, she was proud of the size of her tits, but this man spoke to her as if she had no attractiveness and got rid of her as if she had no other use than to keep accounts.
Viggo lifted his seat, looked for the last time at Hitomi, beautiful, with pointed ears, red hair, slender body, and huge breasts. For some reason, she was looking at him with resentment -do you need anything?- he asked.
-No, I, really, I have nothing to do- Hitomi said with a smile that wasn't.
Viggo took a deep breath and said -OK, come with me. I will take you to the meeting at my father's house. I will meet with Ottar, that will be good for you to establish a relationship with another important adventurer. Now that my brothers are gone, I and Ottar are the highest-ranking ones.
-I understand, sir- said Hitomi, with a serious expression.
-Yes, that would be good-
Viggo and Hitomi traveled in Hephaestus' carriage, as she had come to their forge to place some orders for the Loki family. Once they arrived at Kain's house, Isabel, Kain's wife met them at the entrance.
-I've fixed everything, aunt- said Viggo -Uranus has given its approval, but there are conditions-
Isabel let out a crazy chuck and hugged Viggo with all her might. Viggo smiled happily for her and hugged her back. After they entered, Isabel moved around the kitchen and asked her a thousand times if Viggo wanted something special to eat, to which Viggo refused. He didn't need his family to treat him in a special way, he just wanted them to be happy and if this fixed his aunt and sister's heart a little, it was perfect. The only drawback was that Uranus demanded that Viggo become an active adventurer and begin recruiting adventurers for the Bishmon family.
Viggo walked out the kitchen door as Hitomi continued to carry him a purse slung over his right shoulder filled with papers, documents, ink, and pen. Under the apple tree they could see Kain, the white-haired elf and Ottar, the tall, muscular guy with brown hair and bear ears.
-You're late, boy- Kain said with a frown -you know I don't have much time-
-I know father- said Viggo -but I had to see some things in the guild and talk to Hitomi-
Kain and Ottar looked at the red-haired elf, raised an eyebrow at the same time as if in sync. Hitomi hid behind Viggo, and the latter smiled maintaining his composure.
Viggo saw that there were only three chairs on the table, so he focused on his father and asked -Can you put a chair for Hitomi? I don't think there's any problem with her being there, right?-
-Is she a vassal of your wife?- asked Kain.
-Yes- said Viggo -something like that, she worked for Semiramis helping her in the administration, but now she appoints her to manage the finances of the Bishmon family-
Kain smiled, looked at Hitomi and said -Congratulations, not just anyone- Hitomi stared at him from the side, not understanding her good fortune. Kain smiled and only made a gesture with his right hand, where he had the ring with the blue stone and a chair appeared next to the other that should be for Viggo. The latter and Hitomi sat down and enjoyed the shade provided by the apple tree.
-I guess you both know why I call you?- asked Kain.
Viggo and Ottar looked at each other without words, nodded, then looked at Kain and nodded to him.
-In that case I will be brief since Flora stayed to take care of Dorian while I am here- Kain replied -I need you to go down to the dungeon and bring the bodies of your brothers. Only you, no one else, I don't want curious or well-meaning people-
-I understand- Viggo and Ottar said at the same time as Hitomi wrote down what they said on a piece of paper.
-It is good that they understand easily, that frees me from many annoying explanations. They'll need potions and stuff- Kain said, looked at Ottar and continued -you're the most experienced in the dungeon, you lead the advance- then he looked at Viggo and continued -you listen to your brother and don't do anything stupid. This family has already had enough losses for the misfortunes to multiply-
-Excuse me, sir- said Hitomi, raising her face and looking at Kain. The latter nodded and she continued -Are you asking Mr. Viggo and Ottar to go to the dungeon?-
-Correct- Kain replied.
-And let them reach the same floor where the Zeus and Hera families died?-
-Correct-
Hitomi put on a worried, continuous face -isn't that crazy?-
-Girl, I'm going to take you as inexperienced, and you lack world. So, first: this is not your place to ask. My son considers you trustworthy and that's why he brought you. Second, you don't know why the adventurers died, who killed them, and why it happened. So don't talk like the damn dungeon swallowed them just because yes-
Hitomi lowered her head and nodded.
Kain looked at Viggo with a frown, and the latter grimaced full of awkwardness. Kain let out a sigh, got up from his seat and said to them -I'm taking matters into your matter, I must see Dorian and Hera-
-Yes, Father- replied Viggo and Otar.
Kain walked a couple of steps, stopped, turned around and looked at Viggo and Ottar again. Kain made a gesture with his hand and threw a ring at each. Ottar's with a blue stone and Viggo's only a piece of bluish metal -this will help them carry as many objects as possible. The one in Ottar can take the equivalent amount to my house, the one in Viggo to a room-
-Hey old man- protest Viggo -that's unfair-
-Father, yes, well, even I find it unfair- Ottar added -because you don't fix Viggo's, I don't care if it splits in half-
-Boy, don't be so good to this idiot- Kain said with a frown -I had already given a good one to Viggo, but this fool gave it to his wife. One of these days his wives are going to ask him to jump headfirst from the tower of Babel and he is going to throw himself-
-That...- said Ottar in surprise, looked at Viggo and the latter smiled embarrassedly. Ottar let out a sigh and said -no matter how many years pass, Viggo will still be Viggo- he got up from the table and walked ahead -I worry about the needs. You must be tomorrow at seven in the morning in the square, in front of the entrance of the dungeon-
-I understand- Viggo replied.
-Mr. Viggo, they talk about the ring with the blue stone that the lady uses?- asked Hitomi.
-Yes- Viggo said with an awkward grimace -Do you also think I'm an idiot?-
-No, me, I just wanted to tell you that the lady is very happy. She has a habit of stroking the ring when she thinks of something. Mrs. Scheherezade called her attention for making that gesture-
-I see, she is happy-
Hitomi made a small smile and added -yes, she is happy, she is very proud of her ring and always shows it off to other women-
-Well, of the latter, I don't know if I'm proud- said Viggo -ah, it's true. Come with me, we must find Dad. Wait, one last thing-
Hitomi took her bag, stood up and placed it on her right shoulder. As the ink of the document, she had just drafted is fresh, she carries it in her hands. However, when she heard Viggo, she looked at him.
-Don't mess in my business and just do your job- Viggo said seriously -I brought you because I thought you would be discreet, but if the same thing happens again as today, I won't be able to trust you-
-I- Hitomi said, looking down. Then she raised her face and continued -sorry, but I could not remain silent. You are going to go to a dangerous place, anyone would worry. Mrs. Semiramis...-
-Okay- said Viggo, raising his right hand to make her quiet -I understand your concern, but you must learn to trust me and what I do. I have Uriel, Bell, and my wives, I'm not going to die just because yes-
-I understand sir, it will not happen again-
Viggo took a better look at the red-haired elf, smiled, and said -don't worry, I think Dad is a little upset by the situation. He is like a teacher, he is always correcting and teaching other people. Now come on, I have something to talk to dad and my aunt Isabel. Tell me, will you keep silent this time and take care of my secrets?-
Hitomi looked at Viggo, she could see a handsome, red-haired boy with a naked torso and a red robe with a belt with the head of a lion in its center. She blushes and smiled thinking things, but then shook her head and raised her face to look at him seriously -yes, I will keep silent and keep your secrets well-guarded-
-That's good, now come on, Aunt Isabel must be crazy to go see Flora-