"Waah!!! Kohai-kun, thank you!"
After the boss left, Hestia jumped three feet in the air with excitement! This little idiot god, can't she pay attention to her situation? It's not like you don't know your own... condition.See... in a busy shopping street like this, she immediately drew the eyes of countless people.
This was one of the disadvantages of not having a Familia! A god who has descended cannot use their divine power, which is why when other gods go out, they are always accompanied by the powerhouses of their Familia. A god without a Familia like Hestia can only show her face like this, working to support herself.
Some gods, even if they have a Familia, still have to work part-time or open shops because their Familia is too weak. Earning money! There's no shame in it!
"It's nothing! It's just a job, there are plenty more!"
"Besides, I have three members in my Familia. They went into the dungeon today."
Lin Feng waved his hand, indicating he didn't mind. A job is just a job, as long as it pays the bills. The important thing is that the work isn't tiring! He finally became a god. If he didn't slack off a bit, would he even be worthy of his current status?
"Eeeh!!! Kohai... kun! You have a Familia already!!!"
Hestia's eyes went wide, staring at Lin Feng. The fried potato ball she had just gotten from the boss fell from her hand to the ground, and she didn't even notice.
"...Yeah! After I gave them the Grace yesterday, they rushed off to the dungeon today."
"Kohai-kun!!! Can you introduce some adventurers to me? I want to build a Familia too!"
Hestia clung tightly to Lin Feng's arm, taking a stance that clearly said, I'm not letting go until you agree.
"Ahem! Well... adventurers are hard to come by!"
"I just got a little lucky!"
Of course, Lin Feng wouldn't expose the information about his little system. That was his ultimate trump card, something he would never let anyone know. It was a taboo!
"Wuuu! I wish I had your luck, Kohai-kun! I'm so jealous!!"
"Oh, right! Can you introduce me to your Familia members! We're allied Familias, after all!"
Hestia looked at Lin Feng with envious eyes, patting her chest as she asked to meet his Familia members. This would be a good reference for when she recruited her own members. She wasn't so arrogant as to think her first Familia member would be an adventurer with amazing skills or high-level strength. That was unrealistic!
"I suppose I can. But tonight... Ais Wallenstein of the Loki Familia invited me and my Familia members to meet at the Hostess of Fertility."
"Her treat!"
Lin Feng scratched his head, speaking with some helplessness.
"Eh! Ais... she's that Loki's prized treasure!"
"I can't believe you've already managed to talk to her, Kohai-kun!"
"That's a LV.5!!"
"In all of Orario... no, in the whole world, she's one of the strongest people there is."
Hestia was extremely envious of Loki. She just descended a little earlier, that's all! And she managed to establish such a massive, world-famous Familia in Orario! It was too much! It made one sick with envy and jealousy! Damn it! And then look at herself... just a part-time god, working everywhere. She was too ashamed to even attend the 'Denatus'... and she couldn't even afford the formal dress!
"Mn... yes." "So, how about I introduce you tomorrow night?" "No problem!"
....
Dungeon, First Floor.
"Megumi, be careful!" "If you're tired, say so. We can rest."
"Pushing yourself too hard isn't a good habit! Especially in a dangerous place like this."
Hayasaka Ai cut down a goblin that had been trying to ambush Katou Megumi, scolding her. If Katou Megumi had been successfully ambushed just now, no matter the reason, she, as the captain, would be responsible.
"Sorry... I wasn't paying attention. Thank you, Captain Ai..."
Katou Megumi also knew she had let her mind wander, a huge taboo in combat.
"It's nothing! We're all family!"
Hayasaka Ai looked at Tsuyuri Kanao fighting up ahead. She was surrounded by several goblins and kobolds, yet she looked completely at ease. Both she and Katou Megumi knew that the two of them were dragging her down. Tsuyuri Kanao was holding off all those monsters just to train their combat abilities. Although Katou Megumi had never had formal training, Hayasaka Ai had given her a crash course in basic melee combat here in the dungeon. Plus, she had her Concealment magic. She wouldn't have a problem surviving, but she at least needed to be able to sense danger. Like just now. If she had sensed the danger, she could have instantly used her magic to disappear from the monster's sight and avoid the attack.
"You rest for a bit! I'll go take care of two more!"
Hayasaka Ai gave the order, then gripped her tachi and headed toward the center of Tsuyuri Kanao's battle. Katou Megumi, following Ai's instructions, hid in a safe corner to rest. She looked at the short sword in her hand and the bloodstains on her body. It all felt like a dream. One moment, she was at home doing homework. She blinked, and the next, she was in this world. But... the feeling of being noticed... it was nice...