Sorry, Even Risking Their Lives Wasn't Enough to Level Up Lord Broly

"Eh?!"

Hephaestus was somewhat taken aback.

"Can't things like exchanging magic stones and drop items for money be handled at the Guild?"

After asking, the God of Smiths seemed to think of something and hurriedly added,

"Let me make this clear first: my help is limited to myself. If you want me to sacrifice the interests of my Familia children by purchasing the magic stones and drop items your child obtains at a price far above the Guild's purchase price, then I can only refuse."

Hephaestus's bottom line was the basic interests of her Familia children. She could help her close friend Hestia, but she could not sacrifice her own children's basic interests.

"Ha, how could that be? I'm not the kind of god who wants to take advantage of you. In fact, if you can guarantee complete confidentiality regarding Broly's information, we're willing to accept a lower price as payment for keeping it secret."

"Lady Hestia, Lord Hephaestus, your tea."

Just then, a black-haired, red-eyed woman with a black eyepatch over her left eye, similar to her own goddess's, knocked and entered. She served tea to her goddess and Hestia, their guest. Even Broly had a steaming cup set before him, fragrant with tea.

"Thanks, Tsubaki."

Hestia politely thanked her, then introduced her to Broly.

"This is Tsubaki Cobrand, the current Captain of the Hephaestus Familia. She also often took care of me when I stayed here temporarily after descending to the Lower Realm."

Broly exchanged greetings with her. After closing the reception room's door, Tsubaki stood beside Hephaestus.

"A lower price?

"And confidentiality?

"Hestia, just what is your child trying to sell?"

A strange expression appeared on Hephaestus's face as she asked.

Broly looked at Hestia. The Loli Goddess nodded at him. "Hephaestus is a trustworthy goddess. Take