"Just now..."
Lin Feng wasn't sure how to bring it up, gesturing vaguely with his hands.
But the two
"protagonists"
of the recent incident both looked embarrassed. This was especially true for Hestia, on whose face a faint blush was visible.
However, her face also bore the traces of her recent crying. At this moment, she looked both adorable and a little pitiful. How could one not feel a surge of affection?
"Sorry you had to see that! It's all this good-for-nothing Hestia's fault!"
Hephaestus forcefully squished Hestia's small, round cheeks with both hands. Towards this person who was like a little sister, she naturally wanted her to be able to develop her own Familia. But... this was why she was so exasperated with Hestia!
"Is it because Hestia hasn't established her own Familia yet?"
Lin Feng asked, feigning ignorance.
"That's right, Kohai-kun! For poor gods like us who descended late and have nothing to our names, why would any adventurer choose us?"
The moment Hestia mentioned this, she deflated, all her previous fiery spirit vanishing in an instant.
Lin Feng knew what Hestia meant. It was just that adventurers felt joining such a destitute Familia would mean no guidance from seniors and no financial support.
They would rather choose those Familias that were already well-established. At least with them, they would have good support in terms of personal safety and basic equipment.
If they performed well, they might even receive training from a veteran, which would be even better.
"Kohai-kun, are you out looking for a job today?"
"Let's go together later!"
Hestia was only dejected for a few seconds before snapping out of it. Her large, sky-blue eyes sparkled as she looked at Lin Feng and proposed.
"Well..."
Working a part-time job... it wasn't like he'd never done it before. But now he was a god, and he still had to work a part-time job! How tragic!
But given the circumstances, it seemed he had no choice.
Hayasaka Ai, Katou Megumi, and Tsuyuri Kanao were all newcomers. The money they earned each day definitely wouldn't be much, and their most important goal right now was to buy better equipment. Food and lodging would have to wait.
"Is there a problem?"
Hestia asked, seeing Lin Feng's hesitation.
"It's nothing! Let's go find work together later!"
"Mhm!!"
"We will definitely establish our Familias! And when we do, let's form an alliance!"
Hestia seemed overjoyed, her long twin-tails swinging back and forth.
"Idiot! You haven't even found a place to live, and the job problem isn't solved either! What are you thinking so far ahead for!"
Hephaestus delivered a swift chop to the top of her head, trying to get her to calm down.
This Hestia was just too flighty.
"Oww! Hephaestus! Why did you hit my head again! I'll get shorter!"
Hestia instantly leaped back several steps, clutching her head, tears welling in her eyes as she cried out in grievance. She was already short enough... if this kept up, wouldn't she get shorter and shorter! How cruel!
"Hahaha!"
"Hestia, you've been that height for who knows how many years. Don't tell me you're still fantasizing about growing taller?"
Hephaestus roared with laughter. Such a silly and cute Hestia.
"Hmph! Kohai-kun, let's go! Let's ignore this big meanie Hephaestus!"
"Let's go!"
Hestia turned in a huff, her twin-tails flying, and stormed off toward the shopping street, leaving only the back of her head for Hephaestus to see.
Hephaestus, standing at the shop entrance, watched their retreating figures and murmured.
"Having allies is good... especially when you're weak... I hope you can both find adventurers willing to join and successfully establish your Familias."
"As for making a name for yourselves... that will require much more hard work, and luck."
Currently, the Hephaestus Familia was famous, but in terms of dungeon exploration and combat power... they were at a middling level. Their fame came mainly from forging equipment and weapons, which were almost all best-sellers. For other adventurers, good weapons, good equipment, and good partners were the best companions one could have in the dungeon!
.....
Hestia strode forward proudly! Her twin-tails bounced up and down as she walked cheerfully ahead. She would occasionally stop at stalls to ask all sorts of questions, even asking if their wares sold well. Don't tell me you want to open a shop!! Opening a shop requires a lot of capital, and... do you even know the basics? If not, you'll likely lose everything.
"Hey! Kohai-kun! Look, there's a tavern over there! Let's go see if they're hiring!"
This Hestia really just does whatever pops into her head. Like a gust of wind, she ran ahead. Many people were staring... all one could say was, Hestia has no sense of propriety! Her speed and movements were too exaggerated!