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Chapter 73 - Chapter 31: Before the Curtains Rise

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Emiya looked at the frantic Loki with a trace of pity.

Sometimes, you think someone belongs to you. But they don't see it that way. The tighter you hold on, the more resentment builds.

It wouldn't escalate into a full breakup between Loki and Ais, but tension was inevitable.

"I suggest you give up. Yuri is great, but they can't have kids."

"Shut up, you bastard!" Loki's eyes filled with tears. She hugged Ais tightly and sobbed. "Don't leave me, Ais-tan!"

"Loki?" Ais looked at her Goddess in confusion, then cast a wary glance at Emiya.

She didn't understand what Emiya had said to trigger this reaction. After hesitating for a moment, she gently patted Loki on the head.

Emiya watched in disgust.

She's a grown goddess, yet she's still using childish tricks to cling to a girl.

Too vulgar.

"Loki, please update my status," Ais said. She wanted to know how much stronger she had become from her adventures in the other world.

Loki wouldn't refuse. "Let's go."

After they left, Riveria finished her conversation with Finn and walked back over.

"The Loki Familia is about to begin an expedition into the Dungeon. Ais and I have to stay and assist, so we won't be able to return with you. I'm sorry."

"No, no, it's fine." Emiya had already expected this when Finn mentioned the expedition. Riveria was only confirming it.

"You're part of the Loki Familia. If they're going on an expedition, of course you have to go. Don't worry. I'll explain things to Aqua. Go without concerns."

"Thank you," Riveria said, lowering her head sincerely.

"I told you, there's no need." Emiya genuinely didn't see what there was to thank him for. It was a trivial matter.

"You should also have Loki update your status and see how much you've improved. I'll head to the Hestia Familia's opening ceremony first. See you later."

"See you later."

Emiya nodded, said goodbye to Finn, and left Twilight Mansion. Not long after, he arrived at East Street.

The Hestia Familia's restaurant, The Goddess's Feast, had its doors wide open. A red carpet stretched across the entrance, with flower baskets lined neatly on both sides.

It looked exactly like an opening ceremony from Earth.

Because of that, the surrounding area was packed with people.

From a distance, Emiya could see the entrance completely surrounded, the crowd stacked three layers deep. Curious about what Gin Dojima and the others had done, he moved closer and squeezed his way through with some effort.

When he finally saw the scene, he paused.

"Wow. That's a huge cake."

At the entrance stood a massive cake, eight meters long and five or six layers tall.

Each layer was decorated with dried fruits and cream, arranged carefully into an impressive display.

Emiya had never seen a cake this large before.

Beside it stood a sign:

New Store Opening - 20% Off - Free Cake Samples - First Come, First Served

This kind of promotion was probably unheard of in all of Orario.

Modern marketing was completely foreign to this world. It was no surprise everyone had been drawn in.

Emiya couldn't help but praise Gin Dojima and the others for their effort.

Mana Nakiri and Rindo Kobayashi, both wearing spotless white chef uniforms, stood on either side of the cake, keeping the crowd at bay.

As Emiya approached, Rindo Kobayashi's eyes lit up. She bowed quickly. "Lord Emiya."

"Where's everyone else?"

"They're inside making final preparations. The opening ceremony is about to begin."

"Then I'll go take a look."

"Please do, Lord Emiya."

Emiya nodded and entered the restaurant.

Inside, the décor was strikingly modern, completely different from Orario's usual fantasy aesthetic.

It felt fresh.

Clearly, Gin Dojima's group had put serious thought into the interior design.

As Emiya stepped in, he saw Hestia and the rest of her Familia already present. Hephaestus was there as well, obviously having come to congratulate her.

"Emiya, you're here!" Hestia spotted him immediately and hurried over.

Emiya smiled. "Congratulations. Your business is finally up and running."

"Hehe. It's all thanks to you and everyone else." Hestia smiled brightly.

Not long ago, she had been freeloading off another Familia. Now she not only had her own Familia, but a restaurant as well.

Anyone would be happy.

Hestia, in particular, felt deep gratitude toward Emiya.

But the more grateful she was, the heavier Emiya's conscience became.

If he hadn't interfered, Hestia wouldn't have missed Bell Cranel.

Although Loki bore most of the blame, Emiya was the one who gave her the opening.

At that moment, Hephaestus walked over. "Hestia, the opening ceremony is about to start. Hurry and go preside over it."

Hestia nodded and skipped off to take her place. Gin Dojima and the others followed her outside.

Only Emiya and Hephaestus remained in the hall.

"I heard from Hestia that you went to another world again," Hephaestus said.

Emiya nodded. "That's right."

"What kind of world?"

"A very interesting one." Emiya briefly described Aqua's world.

Hephaestus listened with clear interest. "Are there any special minerals there? I'd be willing to buy some at a high price."

She was always intrigued by materials from other worlds.

"Sure," Emiya said without hesitation. "If I get the chance, I'll bring some back."

"Magic items too," Hephaestus added.

"No problem."

Just then, a loud wave of cheers erupted from outside.

The opening ceremony for the Hestia Familia's business, The Goddess's Feast, had officially begun.

Emiya and Hephaestus exchanged a glance.

They stepped outside together and saw that the once-chaotic crowd had formed two long, orderly lines.

Mana Nakiri, Rindo Kobayashi, and the others had begun handing out cake.

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