Chapter 275

Chapter 278: Losing One’s Way on the Path of Life (Please Subscribe!)

During their conversation, Beier and Hestia took the opportunity to state their purpose.

They were looking for a shop attendant. This attendant had accidentally left her wallet behind when she went out to participate in the Monster Festival, and they were here to return it to her.

Because they were often taken care of by this attendant, they wanted to do something within their power as a way to repay her. That’s what Beier said.

After hearing this, Izay understood.

Are the four of you looking for Freya?

That lady isn’t here right now. She’s currently having a private meeting with our main deity, Loki.

Freya’s recent actions have been too suspicious, so Loki, concerned about this, directly sought her out for some private discussions.

After all, as two major powers in Labyrinth City, the rivalry between these two factions has never ceased.

Precisely because both sides are evenly matched, neither can afford to ignore the other’s movements. Whenever one side makes a move, the other must respond.

So, the two of them privately negotiated a “peace treaty.” Even Ais was taken along by Loki as a bodyguard.

However, only Izay knew about this. Being another deity, Hestia clearly didn’t understand the intricacies involved.

She just wanted to quickly deliver the wallet to that shop attendant and then enjoy the festival before returning home to give Beier a new weapon.

After asking Eina and finding no results, Beier and Hestia bid farewell and left.

They still had other places to enjoy the festival and would continue searching for that shop attendant.

As he watched the two leave, Izay noticed the cloth bundle tied up and carried on Hestia’s back.

(That should be Hestia’s Knife, right? The divine weapon forged by Goddess Hephaestus~)

Commonly known as —— the Two Hundred Million Black Knives!

Two hundred million is just the friendly price Hephaestus gave to Hestia; its true value cannot be measured by money.

This also corresponds to the friendship among goddesses.

Being able to forge and gift such a weapon…

In Hephaestus’ eyes, her friendship with Hestia must be far greater than this weapon.

“Izay… They’ve gone far away already, what are you still looking at?”

Beside him, noticing that Izay kept staring at Hestia’s retreating figure, Eina asked with a somewhat peculiar expression.

“Could it be you’re interested in Goddess Hestia? You actually have this kind of interest?”

Upon hearing this, Izay rolled his eyes at her, “You’re thinking too much. My thoughts are pure enough to shine. How could I have these weird things in my mind? Tsk, you who possess noble elf bloodline, how disappointing~”

“You…! I…!!” Eina immediately became flustered.

“Speechless, huh? Unable to refute the truth? Heheh… I suggest you lower your raised fist. I’m Level 5, don’t waste your effort.”

In terms of verbal sparring, even ten Einas wouldn’t be a match for Izay. In just a few exchanges, she was already red-faced with anger, taking quite a while to finally blurt out a sentence.

“So explain then, what were you thinking just now!?”

Izay shrugged, “Actually, nothing much… Just feeling that girls… they really have it good~”

Saying this, he gestured towards the two figures walking off together, prompting Eina to look over as well.

Kyo-style!

The sight of two cute girls together… feels so soothing! This is what real tough guys should watch!

No, wait!

It’s terrifying!

“How could I possibly think like this!?” Eina covered her cheeks with her hands, beginning to question her own existence.

The half-elf seemed to have lost her way in life, while the instigator beside her gloated over her misfortune.

And thus, some time passed…

“Seriously, what are those people doing!?”

“After complaining, we must act. This matter allows no negligence!”

“You there, stop chatting and come help!”

A commotion suddenly arose among the staff members.

The serious atmosphere that was suddenly created caught Eina, who was lost in thought, by surprise, causing her to display an astonished expression.

She grabbed her colleague who had rushed out from inside, “Missia… Is something happening?”

“Indeed, something has happened! I came to find you… No, to seek help from Mr. Izay nearby!”

The petite human girl with pink hair urgently explained the situation, mainly addressing Izay, though Eina beside him could also grasp her meaning.

To put it simply, monsters that were detained by Ganesha’s Familial Group were seen escaping near the west gate. Assistance was needed.

The adventurers of Ganesha’s Familial Group were already conducting an emergency pursuit. However, the monsters, having escaped aimlessly in all directions, not only caused trouble but were also highly dangerous.

To prevent casualties during the festival, Ganesha, as the host deity, and the Guild employees were together requesting assistance from nearby high-level adventurers.

Izay, who was so obviously a powerful force, had been chatting idly with Eina for so long. And being one of the top-tier adventurers in Orario, he naturally became their target for the commission.

Not surprised by this request, Izay readily agreed.

Upon hearing his acceptance, the guild staff related to the matter let out cheers of relief.

After accepting the temporary commission, Izay immediately left the arena.

As soon as he stepped out, Loki arrived with Ais.

Having concluded her private meeting with Goddess Freya, Loki no longer had any specific plans and was wandering aimlessly with Ais, enjoying various street snacks.

By the time the performances of the Monster Festival began, they had just arrived to join in the fun.

Loki was dressed in casual wear, and Ais had also changed out of her usual white bodysuit, instead wearing clothes bought during previous shopping trips with Refia.

A white short-sleeved top paired with a light purple pleated skirt. The embroidered flower patterns delicately adorned the outfit, exuding a fresh and elegant aura. Her legs were wrapped in knee-high white stockings, accentuating the beautiful lines formed through constant training.

She merely added a sword belt around her waist, attaching the borrowed slender sword. It presented an image of a pure young girl intertwined with the grace of an elegant swordsman.

“Wasn’t that Izay just now? Why is he leaving instead of watching the performance?”

Loki said while taking another bite of the snack in her hand.

Ais also shook her head; having just arrived, she wasn’t aware of the situation.

Meanwhile, the guild staff nearby were somewhat dumbfounded.

They had just sent off one Level 5 adventurer, and now another one showed up!

What luck!

However, after a brief moment of astonishment, the guild’s beastman supervisor quickly ran over to Loki and informed her of the situation.

“Hmm… Although I feel Izay alone might handle the situation, since you’re asking… Consider it as giving Ganesha two favors.”

Loki pondered for a moment before responding.

After all, upon hearing such news, Ais definitely wouldn’t sit idly by. Might as well negotiate for some benefits.

Ganesha is pretty reasonable anyway~ Surely he wouldn’t begrudge the fee for two Level 5 adventurers~

Since her funds for buying alcohol have been cut, Loki was currently trying to find income from other sources.