Traveling Across Worlds, Starting with The Irregular at Magic High School - Chapter 177
Loki, who was crying and wailing in front of William a moment ago, was sitting back in his original seat the next moment, assuming a solemn posture.
"However, before that, I must first give you a compliment!"
"Ais, you did a fantastic job this time!"
After everyone fell silent, Finn spoke first to Ais had remained silent until now.
"Um!"
Ais nodded blankly, maintaining her usual taciturn demeanor.
Despite Haruhime's apparent dependence on William, it was actually Ais made the final decision in this matter.
Therefore, Ais absolutely deserves Finn's praise!
"Then let's get down to business!"
"How can we get the God of Ishtar to release them?!"
Finn's originally gentle gaze turned solemn, and the air temperature seemed to drop several degrees in an instant. This was because Finn adopted the same attitude he always showed when dealing with major events.
"Indeed, getting that woman Ishtar to release them obediently is not an easy task!"
"After all, Haruhime is so valuable!"
Loki continued Finn's words, though she kept muttering things like "troublesome" and "difficult to handle."
But if you look closely at her expression, this goddess has an air of complete indifference on her face.
"I'm sorry! It's Haruhime who has caused everyone so much trouble!"
Having finally finished serving William, Haruhime immediately stood up and bowed in Finn's direction to apologize.
She's such a kind girl; even if it wasn't her fault, she would still feel guilty.
"No need to be so polite, although you haven't officially joined Familia yet, Haruhime!"
"But we've already considered you a comrade!"
"Here, our Familia members are our relatives!"
"There's no need to apologize for helping each other within the family!"
"You'll have to get used to this feeling gradually!"
Finn, as expected of the leader of the "Loki Familia," was well-versed in the art of words. With just a few words, he made the naive Haruhime's fondness for the "Loki Familia" even greater.
"Getting back to the main point, let's first try to use resources and Valis to see if we can persuade the God of Ishtar to agree."
Finn cleared his throat and continued speaking.
"Let's stick to what I said: Ishtar isn't one to act without expecting something in return."
"Even if she agrees to give up Haruhime, she will definitely make exorbitant demands, and the conditions will be far beyond what we can afford."
Loki shook his head, rejecting Finn's suggestion.
Although she and Ishtar weren't exactly old acquaintances when they were in the heavens, over countless years she had come to know the goddess's personality very well.
"Of course I know, it would be good if God Ishtar accepted it directly!"
"But if she doesn't accept, then what awaits her is the War Game."
Finn said in a chilling tone.
"So that's how it is. It was just an excuse to threaten her into war!"
Loki's expression was equally sinister.
"That's right, William. Anyway, you've erased Aisha's memories of you two from her Familia, right?"
"That's right, I guarantee it will be foolproof. No matter which god comes, they won't be able to get anything out of us!"
William understood Finn's plan and assured Finn.
"That's good. Then you and Ais will have to pretend to be sick in the Familia for a few days!"
Finn didn't look at William when he said this; instead, he stared intently at Ais.
Because he knew that not letting this girl go to the Dungeon to train every day would be worse than killing her.
As expected, Ais also looked troubled, but after seeing Finn's determined eyes, she spoke somewhat dejectedly.
"How long will that take?"
"Don't worry, a week will be enough at most!"
Finn assured Ais with complete confidence.
"I see!"
"Very good! Then tonight, Loki, let's go to the Pleasure District and have a proper discussion with God Ishtar!"
Why did the "Man Killer" in her Familia attack our members for no reason?!
Finn's tone made it sound as if Ais and William had been wronged and were about to go to the parents across the street to demand an explanation.
"Hahaha! I can't wait to see that woman Ishtar get her comeuppance!"
After Loki imagined the scene that night in his mind, he burst into laughter.
She had previously disliked the toad in the "Ishtar Familia" bullying her precious Ais, so she went to confront Ishtar herself. That woman actually dared to disrespect her.
Although Ais did not suffer any further losses in the next two encounters, that did not mean she had forgotten the previous grudge.
Who is she?
She is Loki, the famous god of mischief in Norse mythology.
She's the most petty person she's ever been; expecting her to be magnanimous and let it go with a laugh is simply a joke.
The reason they hadn't taken action yet was simply because they hadn't found a suitable reason to launch a major attack. However, with a girl like Haruhime involved, the reason to take action was more than sufficient.
If Ishtar obediently releases them tonight, then things will be fine!
But if she doesn't obediently release the person, she'll immediately apply for War Game and give that woman a good slap in the face.
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