Chapter 269

Chapter 272: The Unfathomable Thoughts of a Goddess in Love (Please Subscribe!)

Recalling the days in the Heavens… Artemis and Hestia, both pillars among the three maiden goddesses, had a bond that was beyond close; even the term ‘best friends’ wouldn’t fully encapsulate it.

But now, Artemis shows absolutely no interest in Hestia’s descent to the mortal realm.

How should we put it…

Perhaps this is what happens when you get a man and forget your bestie, huh?～ (Sly Smile.jpg)

Connecting to this subtle yet vivid description, Artemis blushes.

(Now that I think about it… I’m not really considered a maiden goddess anymore, am I?)

Unless she uses her special power to restore that membrane…

(But there’s no way I’d ever do something like that!?)

Artemis blushes even harder.

If Izay found out, he’d probably get excited beyond belief!

And then who knows how many positions it would take to fix things!

So… it’s just a thought.

She’d die before she told anyone about this!

Demeter noticed her dear friend’s distracted state and felt a bit puzzled. However, she didn’t bother guessing what Artemis might be thinking.

Because she knew she probably wouldn’t guess right anyway.

The thoughts of a goddess in love are unfathomable!～ (Cat Sigh.jpg)

Fortunately, Artemis didn’t stay lost in thought for long. She quickly adjusted herself and focused on the present.

Then, they crossed the vast courtyard and entered the building.

“——I am Ganesha!!”

Just as they stepped through the long corridor into the spacious hall, there stood the deity with an elephant head, striking a meaningless pose on stage.

The surrounding gods cheered at his loud voice.

“Ganesha is still so full of energy～”

“…Y-yes.”

Hearing the energetic declaration from the host god, Demeter gently smiled as she touched her cheek, while Artemis beside her looked away, unimpressed.

Low EQ: Acting foolish.

High EQ: Full of spirit～

Hmm, couldn’t have said it better～

The artistry of language.

After those words, Artemis and Demeter unconsciously ignored the host god together and started looking for their seats in the venue.

The decoration of this banquet was impeccable.

Massive crystal-shaped magic stone lamps illuminated the hall brightly, and the dishes on the tables were generously filled with delicacies ordered from all over the world, including maze-originated ingredients like meat fruits.

The gods dressed in splendid robes enjoyed the buffet like nobles, while the members of Ganesha’s faction acted as waiters, distributing glass cups of wine to the various deities.

“Ah, isn’t that Takemikazuchi from the poverty-stricken faction over there?! Hey—long time no see!”

“Hermes, you damn bastard….!”

Don’t reveal someone’s sore spot, you know!?

“Ah… Hermes is here too? He has returned to Orario recently.”

“Not quite sure, but he seems to have stayed near Orario for a while now, always ready to return.”

“Demeter, look over there—isn’t that Fifi?”

“It certainly is～! Let’s go talk to her.”

The two goddesses chatted as they walked through the hall but showed no intention of actually greeting anyone.

There wasn’t much point in greeting Hermes anyway; he was such a scumbag. His joyful weirdo nature had been exposed to everyone in Heaven, making him the lowest tier in their friend circle.

As they went to catch up with the forge goddess Hephaestus, a figure appeared with shoes clacking loudly.

“Oh my—Loki has come!”

“Welcome, goddess of regret—your flat chest is truly impressive～”

“You honey-tongued devil, you’ll pay for that later!”

“Agreed, I should keep my distance…”

Fantastic! That guy who dared call me flat-chested! I’ll strip you naked and hang you on Ganesha’s trunk!

Loki, wearing a black gown, used her peripheral vision to mark every god who dared to comment, planning revenge for later.

One of them was already sentenced to death by Loki. Once she finished her current business, that god was done!

“To think it’s such a grand event… Truly worthy of Ganesha.”

Though if Loki hosted it herself, she might not lose by much.

But Loki isn’t the type to organize such events; she didn’t even want to attend this banquet.

Neither did Freya.

Among the top three factions in Orario, only Ganesha holds the “Banquet of the Gods.”

Loki’s main reason for attending this banquet was hearing that Artemis might show up, along with a certain poor goddess she viewed as a thorn in her side.

Finding Artemis was mainly because Loki wanted to gossip about her relationship with her own Izay.

Loki had wanted to do this for a long time, but Artemis seemed to deliberately avoid her, never giving her a chance.

This made Loki quite helpless.

“I’m not going to eat you, why are you dodging me like this?”

It’s so annoying～ (Throw Hands Up Laughingly.jpg)

As for the other poor goddess…

It was purely to annoy her and enjoy the pitiful, wretched sight of someone unable to even afford a dress.

Savoring this possibility, Loki even let out a pseudo-queen-like three-part laugh in her heart.

The reason it’s “pseudo” is because Loki is too flat to have any queenly aura.

Ah, what a tragic story～

“Ohh—this wine is delicious～”

Loki grabbed a waiter, took a glass of wine from his tray, and sighed in appreciation.

When she slightly tilted her head to sip the wine, she suddenly caught sight of something.

Crescent moon white, apricot yellow, and fiery red—three elegant gowns corresponded to the water blue hair, honey blonde hair, and fiery red hair of three goddesses.

They were gathered in a corner of the hall, smiling and chatting.

Target spotted! Loki grinned.

No more pretending to be polite. She gulped down the wine in one go, placed the glass on a nearby table, and roughly wiped her mouth with her arm.

“Hey—! Artemis—, Demeter—, Fifi—!”

“…”

Loki didn’t notice.

Behind her, a slender golden-haired god slightly raised his hand, seemingly wanting to talk to her.

However, the unrestrained Loki completely missed this opportunity.

Or rather, he missed the best moment to start a conversation.

The golden-haired god maintained an innocent smile, silently lowering his hand back down, shaking his golden locks as if mocking himself.

“Looks like the timing to strike up a conversation wasn’t good… next time…”

Under the cover of noble attire, the golden-haired god clenched his hand slightly as he retracted it.