Divine Power on the Ban List, the Sage's Tale

"Ah~"

In the evening, Bell came to Hearth Manor as promised. Using the same method he had used to awaken others' sense of Qi, Broly gave the little brother he had known since arriving in this world a round of Qi-pushing treatment. Strange sounds then came from Bell's mouth.

"Eh, Bell, why are you making that strange sound too?"

Broly looked at the White-Haired Boy in confusion. He had merely pushed Qi normally and had not mixed in any Acupoint Finger Fist meant to stimulate the body's senses.

"Sorry, Big Brother Broly. The feeling of you pressing on my chest is a little like when I come into contact with Miss Anna, so I couldn't help myself..."

The young man's face reddened as he hurriedly explained.

"Oh my, contact? What kind of contact?"

Hestia asked with great interest.

"Just... holding hands..."

"And then?"

"That's all."

Hestia: "..."

She had thought she was about to hear some shocking revelation. That was it?

"Bell, it's normal for your heart to beat faster when your Qi is awakened. Don't mistake a racing heartbeat for having feelings for Big Brother Broly!"

"Ah, I wouldn't misunderstand that, Miss Lily! I only have respect for Big Brother Broly. I don't have any thoughts about developing some impossibly difficult, bizarre relationship!"

"By the way, Bell, do you have plans tonight?"

"No. Why?"

"If you don't, why not stay and have dinner with us?"

As Broly spoke, he removed his hand from the White-Haired Boy's chest.

"Uh, well... wouldn't I be imposing?"

Seeing that Hearth Manor's living room was full of beautiful women, Bell could not help feeling uneasy.

Big Brother Broly had been considerate toward him, and he did not want to become some Magic Stone Lamp here.

"You wouldn't be imposing. It's only a meal. Don't