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The moment Noah stepped out of the venue managed by the Guild and rented out for use by the various Familias, he let out a deep breath, his brow furrowing tighter and tighter.
"What the hell is wrong with that lovestruck Goddess?"
By now, the identity of the scorching gaze that had been fixed on Noah without restraint was perfectly clear.
It was Freyja.
But Noah could not think of any reason why Freyja would treat him that way.
"Is it just because I'm stronger than most people, so she took a liking to me and wants to recruit me into the Freyja Familia?"
Remembering Freyja's burning eyes and unconcealed affection, Noah simply could not make sense of it.
"It doesn't seem like that. What exactly is going on?"
The moment he finished speaking, a voice answered his question.
"You weren't wrong. That lovestruck fool really has taken a liking to you."
With those words, Loki, dressed in men's clothing, walked out of the venue.
Behind Loki stood Hestia and Ais as well.
The instant Hestia came out, she pounced on Noah and threw her arms around him, shouting excitedly.
"Noah! You really are amazing! Even that Braver wasn't your match! There's no one left in Orario who can beat you in a one-on-one fight!"
The moment Hestia hugged him, Noah immediately felt an extremely soft sensation spread across his chest. It made him waver slightly before he raised a hand and fiercely smacked Hestia on the head.
Thump—!
With a dull sound, Hestia clutched her head and squatted