DanMachi in a Multiverse: I Join the Chat Group with the Kevin Template

Ling Xuan naturally understood the hesitation on the elf girl's face.

However, he pretended not to notice and said,

"What's wrong? Don't you like it?"

"No... it's not that."

"Could it be that you dislike me?"

"No, no, no! How could that be!"

At that moment, Ryu could not help but reveal a hesitant expression.

Urged on by Ling Xuan, Ryu could only slowly close her eyes and bite into the crepe held to her lips.

Very quickly, the not-so-large crepe was completely devoured.

However, the cream filling squeezed out from the pastry had gotten onto Ryu's cheek.

With white cream smeared on her cheek, Ryu possessed a unique charm.

Ling Xuan could not help but freeze slightly, then used his finger to wipe the cream from Ryu's cheek.

???

This sudden intimate gesture caused Ryu's mind to stop functioning once again.

"Mr. Ling Xuan..."

"There was cream on your cheek. I was just wiping it off for you."

Just wiping off some cream...

As Ryu thought this, she let out a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

Very quickly, her face regained its usual composure.

"Let's keep looking around. I wonder where Syr is. If we walk around some more, perhaps we'll find her."

And so, the young man and the elf girl continued weaving through the crowd.

Before long, another figure entered Ling Xuan's field of vision.

"That is..."

Ling Xuan's gaze settled on a figure.

At the same time, that figure noticed Ling Xuan as well!

"Hey—Ling Xuan—!"

That was right. The owner of that voice was none other than Hestia, who had just left the Banquet of the Gods!

The instant she saw Ling Xuan, Hestia immediately pushed through the surrounding crowd.

In only a moment, she arrived before the two of them.

"Lady Hestia?"

Ryu said in surprise.

Naturally, she recognized Hestia.

"Hestia, I didn't expect you to appear here."

Ling Xuan said with deep emotion.

"Of course. Because I wanted to see you, you appeared right before me."

Hestia said smugly.

She even puffed out her ample softness, enough to make Loki jealous.

However, in the next second, Hestia's expression immediately changed.

Her gaze settled on Ryu.

"This elf lady is... If I remember correctly, she should be an employee at The Hostess of Fertility."

As she spoke, for some reason, a sour scent gradually filled the air.

Seeing this, Ling Xuan explained unhurriedly.

"Ryu, one of my party members."

????

"Ling Xuan, you formed a party? How did I not know about this?"

"I just formed it two days ago."

At this moment, upon hearing those words, Hestia relaxed her guard a little.

She sized Ryu up and down. To be honest, this girl was quite good-looking, both in terms of appearance and figure.

Was this what one expected of an elf?

But even so, Hestia became even more worried.

"You used to be an employee with my Ling Xuan, and now you're his teammate. You wouldn't use your position to get close to Ling Xuan, would you? He's my Ling Xuan! You can't have any improper intentions."

As Hestia said this, she emphasized the words "my Ling Xuan."

Hearing this, Ryu still maintained a calm expression.

"No, something like that obviously won't happen..."

Ryu had wanted to say that, but she suddenly recalled what had just happened.

For a moment, she was not so sure anymore.

However, she quickly regained her composure.

As Syr's companion, wasn't it only natural for her to have a better relationship with Mr. Ling Xuan?

There shouldn't be any problem, right?

Finally Starting... Freya!

Looking at Ryu before her, Hestia, as a Goddess,

could naturally determine whether someone's words were true or false.

What Ryu said was indeed true. At least for now, she had no designs on Ling Xuan.

Although it had been brief, Hestia still noticed that slight hesitation just now.

In other words, she had no designs on him now, but that might not be the case in the future.

Thinking this, Hestia clenched her small fists. Although the hostility had disappeared from her face, a trace of vigilance remained in her eyes.

It seemed she would have to keep a close eye on Ling Xuan from now on. The women outside were too terrifying; every last one of them had their eyes on Ling Xuan!

Even if they did not have any special thoughts now, they would in the future.

Sure enough, she had to keep a close watch over Ling Xuan.

Seeing Hestia acting so possessive, Ryu keenly picked up on it.

It seemed this Goddess... had taken a liking to Mr. Ling Xuan!

But upon thinking about it carefully, that was indeed understandable. Mr. Ling Xuan was quite a special person. It was perfectly normal for him to attract a Goddess's attention.

After that, Hestia joined Ling Xuan and Ryu's group.

Thus, a group of one man and two women appeared on the bustling streets.

After wandering around this district for a while longer, the three of them arrived at the circular Arena located in the eastern part of the city.

A sea of spectators had gathered here.

Everyone was looking forward to today's main event—the Monster Festival.

Among the crowd, Ling Xuan noticed a familiar figure.

The person who appeared before the three of them was undoubtedly Eina.

As a grand festival, the Monster Festival had assigned Eina and the other Guild employees to work in various sections of the Arena.

Her assigned task was to guide and manage the spectators around her as they entered in an orderly manner, while remaining ready to provide assistance at any time.

The Monster Festival was not an event that the gods had begun on a whim. Although the Ganesha Familia, which had agreed to assist, was the organizer of the event, the plan itself had ultimately been proposed by the Guild.

Before long, Eina also spotted Ling Xuan and Ryu.

"Ling Xuan?"

Ling Xuan nodded.

"Eina, good morning."

Seeing the two greet each other, Ryu looked curiously at Eina.

Naturally, she could tell that the girl before her was half human and half elf.

Meanwhile, upon seeing this, Hestia's jealousy flared up again.

When Eina saw Hestia, a wry smile appeared on her face.

"My name is Eina Tulle, an employee of the Guild's Administrative Department. I have the honor of serving as Ling Xuan's Dungeon exploration advisor. It's a pleasure to meet you, Goddess Hestia."

"Ah, so that's how it is. Thank you for taking care of Ling Xuan normally."

After everyone briefly introduced themselves, Ryu looked at Eina with curiosity.

"Um, have you seen a human girl who seems like she isn't carrying any money?"

"Hmm? Are you looking for someone? Unfortunately, I haven't seen her."

"Then we'll take another look around here. Maybe we just passed each other by."

Meanwhile, in a large room set up underground,

Freya arrived here.

She looked with interest at the several cages before her. Inside them were many monsters bound by chains, and the sound of metal scraping against metal rang out repeatedly.

A dog-like monster shoved its snout through the gaps between the iron bars, baring its fangs as it growled.

Meanwhile, the staff members responsible for the area lay collapsed on the ground.

"I'm sorry."

As soon as those words fell,

Freya left the woman sitting on the floor behind and walked toward the depths of the room.

In that short amount of time, she had successfully infiltrated this place.

Although there were Guild employees here watching the western gate, as well as adventurers from the Ganesha Familia renowned for their bravery,

Freya was, after all, the Goddess of Beauty.

Gods were unable to use their powers in this world.

But the Goddess of Beauty was somewhat different from the other gods.

She possessed an extraordinary degree of "beauty."

No, she herself was the embodiment of "beauty."

It was a power that could not be controlled through reason.

Not only humans and demi-humans, but even the gods could not resist this overwhelming power of domination.

As long as she wished it, she could cast anyone into an abyss of ecstasy.

With this power, she had successfully infiltrated this place.

Looking at the various large and small cages containing monsters lined up around her,

the captured monsters seemed to be in an excited state, roaring incessantly at Freya from all directions.

However, the moment she removed her hooded cloak, the deafening roars abruptly stopped.