After the commotion, everyone finally sat down to talk.
Arthas and Hestia sat on the bed. The Goddess hugged Arthas tightly, as if claiming ownership.
Loki, Riveria Ljos Alf, and Ais Wallenstein sat on the sofa. Unlike the harmonious scene between Arthas and Hestia, this side was tense.
Loki, the Goddess, was held down by her two Familia members, like a prisoner.
"Stop it! In front of outsiders, show me some respect!"
Loki said helplessly, but Ais Wallenstein and Riveria Ljos Alf remained unmoved. They had to use strong measures with their troublesome Goddess; otherwise, she'd harass them again.
"Well, Loki' is even looked down upon by her own Familia."
"Shorty, say that again, and I'll rip your mouth off!"
Seeing another fight brewing, Ais Wallenstein and Riveria Ljos Alf quickly pinned their Goddess to the sofa.
"Goddess-sama, remember why we're here. This isn't the time for fighting."
Riveria Ljos Alf said, and Loki frowned.
"Even so, we seem to have come to the wrong person. Bete's situation shouldn't be related to Hestia and them."
Loki initially suspected someone impossible to be in Orario was responsible, but Arthas was Hestia's Familia member, a Level 1 adventurer. He couldn't have done this.
"What are you talking about? Why are you here?"
Hestia frowned, puzzled by the Loki Familia's whispers. Due to certain circumstances, she hadn't contacted these Gods for a long time. She was shocked to see Loki suddenly appear, thinking she was here to settle old scores.
But it seemed different. They… seemed to be asking for help… no, asking Arthas for help?
Hestia looked at Arthas.
"Arthas, did you do something strange? Were you charmed by those elves?!"
"Th… those women aren't that great! Didn't I say there are better ones around you?!"
"Humph, it can't be helped. Our Familia members are charming, captivating your Familia member. You might not know, but at 'The Bountiful Mistress,' that kid confessed to Riveria-chan in front of everyone. Even I was moved; I almost agreed to their relationship."
Seeing Hestia's reaction, Loki boasted.
"Goddess-sama, don't say things that cause misunderstandings,"
Riveria Ljos Alf facepalmed. When did it become our relationship? It sounds like we were secretly dating and got caught.
"Con… confession?!"
Hestia's scream startled everyone. The Goddess pounced on Arthas, pinning him to the bed.
"Wh… what?! Why would you confess to her? What's so great about her?! Did she cast some charm spell on you?!"
Hestia jumped up and attacked Loki.
"Tell me, what did you do to my Arthas?! Why would such a good boy confess in public?!"
Annoyed by Hestia's accusation, the two Goddesses rolled onto the floor and started fighting again.
The high-ranking Goddesses fought like street brawlers, making Riveria Ljos Alf and Ais Wallenstein sigh and try to separate them.
"Did my confession bother Riveria Ljos Alf?"
Arthas suddenly spoke, looking at Riveria Ljos Alf.
"Eh…?"
Riveria Ljos Alf paused, unable to answer, avoiding Arthas's gaze. The usually composed elf was flustered.
As Loki said, Riveria Ljos Alf was kind, unable to refuse requests or hurt others.
But… were her words in the tavern just to avoid hurting Arthas? What were her true feelings?
Lost in thought, Riveria Ljos Alf became confused.
Hestia stopped fighting Loki, stood unsteadily, and asked Arthas in a trembling voice.
"Arthas… are you serious? You really… like her?"
"I'm sorry, Hestia… but I am."
Arthas apologized, looking at the tearful Hestia.
"I… I see. Even as a Goddess, I can't control who you like. But… you two aren't suitable. Even if I agree, Loki won't."
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