activa-t Chapter 405 Acting cute is shameful, Goddess!
Chapter 405 Acting cute is shameful, Goddess!
Chapter 405 Acting cute is shameful, Goddess!
"It hurts!"
On the battlefield, Little Bell was once again subjected to rigorous training, his body covered in wounds, and he couldn't help but let out a painful groan. Having reached LV.2, he was already ahead of half of the adventurers in Orario.
But within Freya's Familia, she was nothing special, just an insignificant passerby.
LV.2 is worse than a dog, LV.3 is everywhere, LV.4 is barely considered a person, LV.5 is just a minor officer, and there are even higher-level officers like Hedin, Hegni, the four Flame Gold Warriors who can defeat LV.6 together, and the LV.7 captain and vice-captain, "The Mighty One" Ota, and "Goddess Chariot" Allen!
This is one of the strongest clans in the city!
Little Bell was secretly amazed, and at the same time couldn't help but think that it was said that Mr. Roy's Astria Familia, apart from being outnumbered, had even stronger advanced combat power than the Freya Familia. How terrifying was that?
Bell, who was often called over by Freya for a chat, made the Freya Familia's sycophants extremely jealous. They were all green with envy and targeted her even more!
If you can't kill him, then beat him to death!
However, more than the physical pain, the kind-hearted Belle was concerned about her friend's difficulties—the goddess Freya wanted to find her beloved partner.
The members of Freya's Familia all want to win Freya's favor, but some of them know that they are not the goddess's favorites, so they change their mind and hope that the goddess will be happy, such as Hedin and Helen.
Little Bell was one of them.
He was close to the truth, but Freya refused to admit it, and he was helpless against it.
"What should we do?"
Bell frowned. Goddess Freya must like Mr. Roy, but he just wouldn't admit it, or rather, he couldn't be sure of his own feelings.
Suddenly, Bell's eyes lit up.
He can ask the all-knowing Mr. Roy!
A few days later, upon hearing that Roy and the Astrea Familia had returned from their expedition, Belle rushed to the resort hotel without hesitation.
Freya's Familia was very lenient in managing Little Bell, who had completely fallen under the spell of the goddess of beauty. Hestia was also imprisoned, and no one could break the spell, so there was no need to send anyone to follow him.
Astrea's clan's expedition was fraught with danger but ultimately ended without incident.
Having successfully located the floor where the Filthy Fairy was located, Roy led his team back to the surface.
This floor likely contains multiple LV.9 monsters, which would be difficult to deal with even with the strength of the Astrea Familia. It would be necessary to unite with other Familias.
Alexie, Kaguya, and the others have refreshed their exploration record to level 50 and returned with the team.
"Mr. Roy!"
Guided by a hotel staff member, Little Bell found Roy, who was writing a letter to Alphia.
"Bell, how have you been lately?"
Roy looked up, smiled, and greeted him. With the claim of a two billion debt, Little Bell could now come to him openly.
Outsiders would not envy him at all; on the contrary, they would think that Little Bell was pitifully foolish for taking on such a heavy debt that he might never be able to pay it off in his lifetime.
Little did anyone know, this rabbit was one of the wealthiest people in Orario; even after transferring two billion Faris to Roy, he still had over two billion in cash in his pocket.
There are many people in Orario with assets of two billion, but very few who can come up with two billion in cash at once.
And after Welf let go of his inner turmoil, he forged a magic sword to "pay off his debts," making money like a money-printing machine.
Wealth grows like a snowball!
"Thanks to you, I'm doing very well. Welf will help me build equipment, and through training, my stats are improving rapidly—" Bell said happily.
Under the influence of the allure, Bell never mentioned that he had left the Hestia Familia and the school district.
"Um!"
Roy was preoccupied with the letter that was about to be sent north and did not notice little Bell's strangeness. He just smiled and nodded.
At this moment, Bell said, "Mr. Roy, I've recently encountered a problem and would like to ask you for your advice."
"Speak."
Roy, who had earned two billion in Fargo, was in a good mood and was happy to give Bell some pointers.
"I have a friend who has fallen for someone, but because of her status or pride, she is unwilling to admit her feelings. She is very troubled and in great pain. How can I help her?" As she spoke, Little Bell was still secretly looking at Roy.
"???"
Roy was completely bewildered. What was that? He thought Little Bell was asking about things like the development of the Familia or training ability values.
Why is this relationship counseling?!
Roy hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Bell, are you sure—your friend likes the other person?"
"Yes!" Little Bell nodded emphatically.
Roy was speechless, suffering from the unwillingness to admit his feelings. How twisted and indecisive this person must be, with only his mouth being tough!
If it were him, he wouldn't have this problem at all. If he met a girl he liked, he would just go for it!
"So what do you want to do?"
Roy calmly analyzed, "Is it about confirming her feelings, or about fostering a relationship between the two? Or, does the person she likes also like her?"
Hearing Roy's calm voice, Little Bell's previously flustered heart calmed down, her mind became clear, and she was amazed. No wonder he was Mr. Roy.
"That person probably doesn't like her very much."
Little Bell peeked at Roy, his eyes dim. He had heard that the Astrea Familia and Freya Familia had a lot of grudges, and Roy had even dueled with the vice-captain Eren. Their relationship was not good.
"So you just want to help her confirm her feelings?"
"Um----"
Little Bell's voice grew increasingly dejected. Of course, he hoped that the goddess Freya would find happiness, but clearly, that was an almost impossible thing!
One is the high and mighty goddess of beauty, and the other is the leader of Orario's strongest familia!
It's incredibly difficult for the two to come together!
Roy, unaware of Bell's complex thoughts, had already figured things out. "Bell, do you know the difference between kindness and affection?"
Bell simply blinked and shook her head.
Roy asked, "If you encountered an injured child, would you help him?"
Bell blurted out, "Of course!"
"Yes, because you are very kind."
Roy smiled and nodded, continuing, "But you don't know that child at all. Helping him is just out of your own kindness, without feeling worried or heartbroken! If it were someone you know, like Hestia getting hurt, you would feel heartbroken."
Little Bell looked thoughtful.
Roy didn't keep her in suspense, "It's very simple to get someone to confirm their feelings: when the person she likes is hurt, if she feels worried or heartbroken, then she likes them; otherwise, it's nothing."
Little Bell suddenly realized, "Oh, I see!"
"Mr. Roy, I understand, thank you!" Bell bowed, then ran out happily.
Roy saw Bell off and didn't pay much attention to the matter. Instead, he handed the letter to a member of the Hermes Familia to be delivered to Alphia in the north.
The goal is to call in reinforcements!
If that witch were to help in the battle against the filthy fairy, the situation would definitely be much easier.
The situation was urgent, and there was no time to think about anything else. The battle was taking place in the dungeon, and by entering through the artificial maze, Alphia could avoid everyone's notice.
"Roy is back."
Astraea's gentle voice rang out.
Roy turned his head and saw his goddess wearing an elegantly tailored dress, like silk woven from moonlight, gently accentuating her slender and graceful figure. Her thick, glossy brown hair cascaded down her delicate shoulders, flowing with a warm glow. Her exquisite face had flawless features, and every inch of her skin exuded harmony and perfection.
Those eyes, with pupils as deep as the vast ocean, seemed to shimmer with countless glittering stars.
She exudes a gentle and serene aura, like a breeze on a summer afternoon, possessing a soothing power.
Roy was always deeply fascinated by his goddess's gentle and virtuous temperament.
"Astraea!"
Roy's arm naturally encircled Astraea's slender and supple waist, his palm feeling her delicate curves through the thin fabric.
Noticing Roy's large hand groping her waist, Astraea's dignified and pure face, as exquisitely sculpted as white jade, instantly flushed a breathtaking crimson.
"Stop fooling around, we have serious business to discuss."
Astraea gave Roy a reproachful glare, her allure only growing more captivating. "Was that a child from the Hestia family just now?"
Roy replied, "Yeah, what's up?"
Astraea's expression turned serious. "Ten days ago, Hestia disappeared."
Astrea only discovered this in the last two days. Since she was temporarily staying at the resort, which was not in the same area as the abandoned church where Hestia lived, they only found out about it when Takemikazuchi, who also worked at a potato ball stand, came to them.
Roy had taken the main force of the Familia to the dungeon, leaving Astraea feeling helpless.
"What about the records of the Ganesha's clan leaving the city?"
There is no record of it.
Upon hearing Astria's reply, Roy frowned slightly, sensing something amiss. After disappearing for ten days, Hestia descended to Orario and had no friends outside.
The underworld is chasing souls!
Without hesitation, Roy activated his tracking skill, his powerful mental energy spreading out like invisible threads in an attempt to lock onto Hestia's aura.
A moment later, Roy's brows furrowed more and more, completely unable to sense Hestia's presence, just like Dionysus and Philweis.
But the fact that Little Bell's favor is still there means that Hestia is still in the lower realm. Her location is shielded by some kind of force, and even the Netherworld Soul Chaser cannot sense it!
The ability to track down companions in the underworld is considered a unique skill, but its effectiveness diminishes significantly when facing a prepared enemy.
wrong!
Hestia has been missing for ten days. Why is Little Bell so calm when he just arrived here?
Roy finally realized the seriousness of the situation; something must have happened to Bell!
The underworld is chasing souls!
Roy's eyes narrowed as he locked onto Bell, who had recently left. This time, his senses were very clear, pointing directly to Bell's location.
The direction isn't towards the abandoned church!
"I'll be right back!" Roy turned to leave.
"I want to go too!"
At this moment, Astraea, like a girl deeply in love, clung tightly to Roy's arm and leaned her delicate body close to him.
Roy, pulled by Astraea, gave a wry smile. "There might be danger!"
"Yeah, but I also want to go on an 'adventure' with you!"
Astraea pouted, her voice filled with barely concealed anticipation, her eyes burning with longing. She always watched Roy and the girls enter the dungeon, while she remained on the surface, naturally feeling lonely. She had finally seized an opportunity, and she absolutely couldn't let it slip by.
Roy, "The surface isn't absolutely safe either."
"I believe you can protect me!"
Astraea's voice was soft yet incredibly firm, revealing her absolute trust in Roy.
Roy opened his mouth, wanting to dissuade her, but the goddess, Radiant Mirror, used a combination of soft and hard tactics.
"Is it really not possible?" Astraea's voice trembled slightly. Her clear, bright eyes reflected Roy's face, filled with expectation. Her rosy lips were pursed, like a disappointed, pitiful, and wounded girl, creating a contrasting charm that made one's heart tremble.
As time passed, the goddess's captivating eyes shimmered with a hint of sadness, revealing an indescribable sense of loss that made her even more irresistible.
Seeing the goddess's adorable, girlish expression, Roy felt his heart pounding wildly in his chest. She was just too cute!
Now that things have come to this point, what could Roy possibly say? "Okay, I'll protect you!"
"Yay!"
Like a girl who has received a favorite gift, Astraea's disappointment and gloom vanished instantly, and she looked at Roy with a smile, relaxed and carefree!
Roy looked helpless; acting cute was shameful!
"Giggle giggle giggle!"
Astraea smiled, her eyes like crescent moons, her gentle and beautiful face revealing a deep expectation. This was her and Roy's adventure!
Transfer to a higher position!
Roy put his arm around Astraea's slender waist, activated spatial magic, and the ripples of water engulfed them, causing their figures to disappear from the spot.
Following Little Bell's location, Roy and Astraea traversed a vast distance.
The light faded, and a solid sensation came from beneath their feet; the two found themselves on the roof of a house.
"here it is?"
Roy and Astrea looked down and saw a vast and desolate field in front of them—the very headquarters of Freya's Familia, the battlefield!
Right in the middle of this spacious area.
The two immediately spotted the familiar white-haired boy, Bell Craney. At that moment, the boy was being brutally attacked by several aggressive Freya Familia elites, leaving him battered and bruised.
"What's going on?"
Astrea covered her mouth and exclaimed in surprise, "Why is Bell, who should be from the Hestia Familia, here at the Freya Familia's headquarters?"
Roy's face darkened. That crazy old hag!
"Is the Astrea Familia so rude of them to barge into another family's territory like this?"
Before he finished speaking, several figures appeared around him.
Alan Fromor, Hedin Serland, Hegni Ragnar, and the four Flame Warriors, renowned first-class adventurers of Orario, surrounded Roy and Astraea, with Ota below them, exuding a fierce aura like that of wild beasts.
The first-level adventurer's powerful senses instantly detected Roy's presence nearby.
"Asteria is so cool!"
Hedin, Hegni, and the others showed a hint of respect on their faces. Countless people in the lower realm held deep reverence for this sublime goddess of justice, and even members of Freya's Familia were no exception.
When their gaze fell on Roy, the members of Freya's Familia were no longer so polite.
In their eyes, Roy was nothing more than an arrogant trespasser who had broken into their clan's territory.
"Roy, how dare you trespass here?"
"An unforgivable sin of burning!"
"The death penalty must be carried out!"
"This is to uphold the goddess's fiery authority!"
The four Yan Jin warriors, one by one, made chattering noises, like the noisy chickens in a chicken farm.
"You rude fellow, do you want two clans to go to war?" Hedin adjusted his glasses.
"Get out of here right now, or I'll kill you!" Allen glared coldly at Roy with his vertical pupils.
The commotion was so intense that all the members of Freya's Familia on the battlefield stopped fighting and stared warily at the uninvited guests—Roy and Astrea.
When Little Bell and his brother saw Roy, their hearts skipped a beat. Compared to the others, he felt more guilty.
Roy sent him to the Hestia Familia and the school district, but he abandoned both because he "fell in love" with the goddess Freya, thus betraying Roy's feelings.
Mr. Roy is definitely here to confront us!
Little Bell was so ashamed that she didn't dare to look up, wishing there was a crack in the ground she could crawl into.
"Don't be so arrogant!"
Roy said coldly, and with a burst of force from his toes, a shockwave of terror, purely generated by physical strength, emanated from his feet and penetrated the entire house.
Click! Click! Click!
The dense cracking sounds exploded like a torrential rain!
The house beneath their feet was covered in countless deep, spiderweb-like cracks that were spreading rapidly at a visible speed.
Dust and fine stone chips erupted from the cracks like an explosion, and the entire house groaned in pain under this inhuman force, shaking violently as if it would collapse at any moment!
Its terrifying power at LV.7 instantly intimidated everyone.
Ota and Allen are no exception. Both are LV.7. They can kick a house to pieces with one kick. It is difficult for the mirror to reach Roy's brother and make the wall crack but not collapse.
This requires extraordinary control over one's own power, which means extremely high dexterity!