"The above is the information I investigated in [Ishtar Familia]."
Under the underground altar of the guild, Xiaolin reported to Ouranos, telling everything he had experienced last night, the existence of Haruhime, and what Ishta was going to do next, all without reservation.
You know, the essence of being a good official operator is non-stick pan.
Not only did he blame Hermes for beating up Phryne, but he also sugarcoated Ishta's good intentions and left the cannonball to Ouranos.
Xiao Lin felt that he had gone too far.
But the God of the Sky, who was sitting high on the altar, didn’t say anything. He just said very coldly:
"--I see."
He didn’t seem to care at all about the [Ishtar Familia]’s little tricks behind his back.
it's wired.
If the guild really didn't care, then why let him explore the reason? Or is it simply to give an explanation to the family members who came to make trouble?
He couldn't help but frown.
After waiting for a moment, there was no sound from the altar space.
In the end, Xiaolin couldn't hold back anymore and asked: "Isn't God Ouranos planning to do something? You know, the [Ishtar Familia] wants to seal the soul of the fox-human girl in the killing stone. If so, If she succeeds, Labyrinth City will definitely be turned upside down by her."
He believed Ishtar would do so.
Although the time they got together was short, Xiao Lin knew that the beauty was extremely powerful.
Once it doesn't meet her will or goes against her will, she will definitely destroy it, both mentally and physically.
Ouranos lowered his head, and his blue eyes, which had seen the vicissitudes of life for thousands of years, looked directly at Xiao Lin below, as if he could see through his inner being and look straight into his soul, silently explaining that he had guessed what he was thinking in his heart.
Xiao Lin did not avoid, but also looked directly at the other party and responded.
a long time.
Uranos' cold voice echoed at the altar: "The guild is neutral and will not intervene in any internal decision-making of the family. Its existence is only to maintain the normal operation of the city. As long as it does not have a bad impact on the city, they can do whatever they want."
There was a sense of being aloof from the incident in his words.
It is true that the guild is a neutral role in resolving disputes between families, but it would be too irresponsible to ignore such matters.
Only then did he remember that [Suma Familia] had also used sacred wine to make many adventurers addicted and committed many bad acts in the dungeon.
Even so, the guild ignored it and allowed it to go too far.
Xiao Lin seemed to understand something.
"The guild exists because the family members need it, not because the guild needs the family members...?"
"That's right."
Not sure if it was an illusion, but he saw a faint smile on Ouranos' cold and expressionless face.
But if you look carefully, you will see that it has disappeared again.
Ouranos added: "But we can't let it go all the time, especially if Ishtar unites with outsiders (school district faction), it will undoubtedly have an impact on the city."
"what do you mean?"
"You will be responsible for this matter and stop Ishtar's ambition."
"...My methods are very radical."
"as you like."
The corners of Xiao Lin's mouth gradually rose.
Say goodbye to Ouranos, turn around and disappear into the dark space.
Fels appeared quietly and said, "Is it really okay to leave it to him? If it goes too far, I don't know if it will affect the next plan."
"It doesn't matter, this is a test. And I also want to see if he is qualified to shoulder the future of the city, and whether he can build a bridge of coexistence."
Ouranos felt a little hopeful after a long absence.
Outsiders may not be able to see it, but Fels, who has been with him for a long time, can clearly feel it and subconsciously asked:
"Have you decided to make him your candidate?"
"The other child is also very good, but he is not as good as him in terms of potential or character. The most important thing is that his identity is very suitable."
"...Visitors from another world?"
"That's right."
This alone leaves a lot of room for maneuver.
Even if Ouranos' plan fails in the end and fails to build a bridge of coexistence between monsters and adventurers, the fault can be placed entirely on Xiaolin.
After all, people from other worlds are naturally suited to take the blame.
"So let's go through this and see where he goes."
"……I see."
Fels responded and disappeared quietly.
Ouranos raised his head and looked at the ceiling, passed through the space and landed on a weak boy with white hair and red eyes who was surrounding and suppressing a LV2 baby dragon with his companions.
Although the other party is growing rapidly, it still needs more training and mental polishing. With unlimited potential, he may not lose to Xiaolin when he grows up, but it's a pity that he doesn't have enough time.
...No, it can be used as a backup.
If something goes wrong or unexpected happens to Xiaolin, it is not impossible for him to take over at that time.
Ouranos plans to do both.
the other side.
Xiao Lin came to a mansion.
Just as I was about to knock on the door, I saw two people sneaking around outside the fence, not knowing what they were doing.
Take a closer look, isn't this a member of the [Apollo Familia]? The ones named... Daphne and Cassandra?
Xiao Lin walked forward, stood behind them and asked, "What are you two doing here?"
"Huh--!!!"
Cassandra was startled by the sudden question. She turned around and was about to explain when she saw Xiao Lin's face. Then she suddenly turned pale, swayed, and fainted.
Hey, hey, am I that scary?
Xiao Lin couldn't help but curl his lips.
Daphne quickly hugged her companion to prevent her from falling to the ground. After seeing Xiao Lin, he couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.
If she had to choose the person she least wanted to see, it would be Xiao Lin who was standing in front of her at this moment.
To be honest, she still has nightmares every night. The scene is of course a big fireball falling from the sky and almost scorching her.
The same goes for her companion Cassandra.
If she hadn't kept having nightmares, couldn't sleep well, and clamored to find her pillow, she wouldn't have accompanied him here.
My heart is going to explode!
Daphne resisted the thought of running away and explained: "I came with this child to get the pillow. If it weren't for that pillow, she wouldn't be able to sleep well."
"That's right..."
Xiao Lin nodded.
Many people have this situation, and he is not surprised.
Speaking of precognitive dreams, Xiao Lin wanted to learn it at first, but this ability was not magical and he could only regret that he could not learn it.
This is the limitation of [poor imitation]!
Xiaolin's expression was not good, which led Daphne to mistakenly think that the other party did not want to see them, so she stood up and subconsciously wanted to say goodbye.
At this time, Xiao Lin said: "In that case, do you want to go in together?"
"……Um?"
"Your companion has fainted. It will be difficult for you to walk with her on your back."
"Well... okay, please."
Daphne hesitated for a moment, then agreed.
Knocked on the door.
Hestia came out of the mansion and was slightly startled when she saw the visiting guests.
"It's surprising that you all came together."
"I just met him at the door."
"That means you guys have different reasons for coming here?"
"That's it."
"I see...Okay, come in."
The God of the Familia opened the door and welcomed the guests into the mansion.
Since she had annexed all the property of [Apollo Familia], even though she still had a debt of 200 million francs, Hestia no longer had to go out to work as hard as before and successfully lived the stay-at-home life she had always longed for. Life.
Come to the family hall.
After Daphne saw the changes in the family patterns on the walls and the fact that the surrounding decorations were no longer the same as before, she finally had a definite feeling that the [Apollo Familia] had come to an end.
Although he doesn't have a good impression of the family members, Wei Wei is a little lonely in the place where he has lived.
"Here, please have some tea."
"Thanks."
Hestia prepared tea for the two of them.
As for the comatose Cassandra, she was placed on the sofa in the hall and fell asleep peacefully.
Hestia sat on the main seat, looked at them and asked, "So, what are you doing here this time?"
She looked at Xiao Lin first.
But Xiaolin pointed at Daphne and motioned for her to speak first.
Seeing this, Daphne sighed and said with a little embarrassment: "Actually, I accompanied this child (Cassandra) to get a pillow. She won't be able to sleep well without that pillow."
"That's it?" Hestia was slightly startled, but said cheerfully: "No problem. When she wakes up, you can just go and get it."
"...Thank you, Lord Hestia."
"it's okay no problem."
In fact, she has never been a generous person, but Daphne and the others have now joined the [Mihe Familia], so they are both good friends, so it gives them face.
"And what about you, Xiaolin? Have you changed your mind and want to join my family?"
Hestia deliberately asked impossible questions.
Xiao Lin is currently the most sought-after child in the city. She has invited him several times. It has become a habit to ask almost every time she meets him, but she is rejected outright every time.
But this time——
"It depends on the situation. It's not impossible."
"It really doesn't work...what?!"
Hestia said subconsciously, but the next second she suddenly widened her eyes and stood up, slapping the table.
She thought she heard wrongly.
Xiaolin also told Hestia the purpose of coming here, and the new urban aristocrat became silent after hearing this.
Even Daphne beside him remained silent.
Finally, Hestia lowered her voice and asked in a slightly disbelieving tone: "Xiaolin, are you serious? You would do this for a prostitute? You must know that by doing this, you are undoubtedly treating [Ishtar Familia] declares war!”
Her words spoke to Daphne's heart.
Even Daphne didn't expect that Xiaolin would go to this extent for an insignificant prostitute.
Seriously, is this necessary?
Xiao Lin was not affected and said with a smile: "That's why I came to you specially. Moreover, what [Ishtar Familia] is currently planning has completely violated the guild's regulations and touched the red line. The righteousness is On our side.”
"But the strength gap between the two sides is too big! The other side has level 5 adventurers, and there are also a lot of combat prostitutes! If we want to start a war with them..."
"God Hestia, it is common sense that opportunities come with risks."
The condition he proposed was to let [Hestia Familia] help him stop Ishtar's plan, and the reward would be the entire property of [Ishtar Familia].
However, faced with such an astonishing reward, Hestia did not immediately agree. After all, she is not a businessman, and she is more concerned about the safety of her family members' children than her own interests.
"...I'm sorry, I can't agree immediately. I have to ask Bell and the others what they think."
Hestia finally dropped those words.
It's good that she didn't refuse directly. If Xiaolin hadn't won the entire property of the [Apollo Familia] for her, she would definitely not let Bell and the others be in danger.
Daphne looked at Xiaolin cautiously.
He couldn't help but wonder which prostitute was worthy of him doing this, even going to war with the [Ishtar Familia] to get her.
That's right.
This situation now has the same effect as spending 200 million mana to redeem him. In the end, what everyone will focus on will not be her identity, but her essence.
Hestia was also curious and asked for Daphne: "Xiao Lin, who is the prostitute you want to redeem her body for, and what is her name?"
"Haruhime...Sanjono Haruhime."
"God Hestia, it's a great harvest today...?!!!"
At this time, the footsteps of Bell and others were heard outside the door, and then when Xiaolin said her name.
There was a snap.
The bag containing today's harvest fell to the ground from Ming's hand, and the gold coins exploded and scattered all over the ground.
"Hey, life...!"
"Your Excellency Xiaolin, who was the person you just said yes to?!"
Before Zolf could finish complaining, Ming turned into a black shadow and rushed towards Xiao Lin, holding his hand and asking eagerly.
……what happened?
You were so excited to meet your fate, everyone was confused about you and Xiaolin repeated her name again.
"Sanjono Haruhime."
"It is indeed her..."
Ming asked her about her appearance and age, and after confirming it, her face suddenly turned bitter. Under the questioning of her companions, she recounted the past of their acquaintance.
After everyone knew everything, they were extremely sympathetic.
Especially after learning about Haruhime's fate and Xiaolin's purpose here, they all expressed their enthusiasm to rescue her.
"The princess turned into a prostitute..."
"And the souls are killed and imprisoned as props. It's so pitiful!"
"Yes, Lord Bell!"
"We must save her!"
Bell and others were all talking.
Ming turned to look at Hestia, his eyes full of prayer: "God Hestia, please allow me to save her. For this reason, I hope you can expel me from the Familia."
Haruhime had a very good relationship with her, and she would never be allowed to become a prostitute, even if she died a few days later.
Hestia sighed slightly, but soon she puffed up her chest and said, "Don't worry, how could I abandon my companion? I will definitely rescue her!"
He said it so passionately, and I don’t know who just wanted to refuse with a hesitant look on his face.
Although Hestia is not very reliable, she cares about what her family members think. She feels that when the family members unite, they will burst out with great power!
...provided someone helps.
"Xiao Lin, you promised..."
"No problem, everything belongs to the noble family."
"Hey Hey!"
Hestia let out a money-crazy laugh, leaving Bell and the others scratching their heads.
Daphne on the side was restless. To be honest, she was already doubting whether she could leave the [Hestia Familia] station. If she hears such top-secret information, she will definitely be silenced.
It was impossible to run away. There was no room for escape in front of the ferocious Xiao Lin, Bell and others. It is better to write a will as soon as possible and hope that Hestia will be kind enough to help send it back to relatives in her hometown far away.
Just then, Cassandra woke up.
She opened her hazy eyes, stretched out her hands and hugged Daphne, crying with a little fright:
"Daphne, I had another nightmare. I saw a wolf opening its bloody mouth and chewing the chains that bound the moon. Then a corner of the city filled with flowers was burned by fire. Countless people were crying and wailing, and then... and then... !”
As if unwilling to recall that scene, the choked Cassandra threw herself into Daphne's arms and sobbed.
Suddenly, someone tapped her shoulder.
A soft and warm voice like a god comforted her and asked at the same time:
"Okay, okay, don't be afraid, it's just a nightmare. Apart from these, what else did you see? Can you tell me about it?"
"Hmm...I also saw rabbits, raccoons and crows following the wolf. They ran to an altar to save a...fox?"
Probably because her memory is a little fuzzy, Cassandra is not sure, but she is sure:
"——They rescued it and lived happily together."
After saying that, she raised her pretty face with tears in her eyes.
But when she saw the person behind her clearly, her face suddenly turned pale again.
"Little, little little Lin——?!!!"
Then, he passed out again.
"Cassandra! Hey, Cassandra!"
Seeing her friend unconscious, Daphne excitedly patted her cheek, while glaring at Xiao Lin fiercely and helplessly, as if complaining that he scared her friend.
However, Xiao Lin stopped paying attention to her, and the corners of his mouth kept rising.
That’s what the women with the script said.
——This is sure!
(End of chapter)
