Chapter 114: Chapter 114 – Hestia’s plan
All of Orario was in a frenzy, especially among the circle of deities. They couldn't believe what they were seeing – Hestia, a goddess who had descended not too long ago, was organizing a grand Denatus and had even invited them. Was this real?
"Why did you suddenly decide to hold a Denatus?" Hephaestus wasn't surprised that the Hestia Familia could host such an event, but she was curious about the reason behind it. What's so fun about a Denatus? She had never hosted one herself, considering it a costly and unrewarding endeavor.
In her view, any god who hosted a Denatus was just frivolously squandering resources. Now, Hestia seemed like such a deity to her. Just renting a hall from the Guild would cost a significant amount of valis. Wouldn't it be better to invest that money in equipping her own Familia?
"It was Aston who asked me to do it," Hestia replied awkwardly, noticing Hephaestus's disdainful expression.
"Oh, it's Aston? Then it's fine," Hephaestus casually dismissed.
Hestia was speechless at her friend's sudden change of attitude.
"Tell us, what's your purpose for suddenly organizing this feast?" Demeter, sitting next to Hephaestus, smiled and asked. Like Hephaestus said, most gods who held such feasts were usually up to something. Demeter thought Hestia might be one of those gods.
"Do you need any help?" Miach, sitting across on the sofa, also chimed in with a smile.
"If there's anything you need help with, feel free to ask," said Takemikazuchi, Miach's companion.
Hephaestus and Demeter were Hestia's close friends, while Miach and Takemikazuchi were her good allies. As for other gods, Hestia didn't have much of a relationship with them. Her other close friend, Artemis, wasn't in Orario, wandering somewhere with her Familia since her descent. Hestia hadn't seen her since.
"Yes, I do need your help," Hestia nodded and then explained the conflict between her Familia members and those of the Apollo Familia, including the proactive challenges they faced from Apollo.
The gods were not fools; they instantly understood Hestia's intentions.
"Is this really feasible?" Demeter expressed her concern.
"Yeah, I mean, sure, your kid Aston is the fastest leveling adventurer, but at most he's only a Level 2. Even with other members helping, can they really stand a chance against Apollo?" she added. "Apollo may be insufferable, but his Familia is strong. The Familia captain, Hyakinthos, is a Level 3, a second-class adventurer, and they have many third-class adventurers. With the current strength of your Hestia Familia, it's impossible to confront them. It's like hitting a stone with an egg."
Aside from Demeter, Takemikazuchi was also unaware of Aston's strength. Understanding Hestia's plan, he too was worried.
"Haha, you don't need to worry about that," Hestia said confidently. "If I dare to do this, it means I'm fully confident."
"Hey, Miach, do you know something?" Takemikazuchi asked, noticing Hestia's confidence and the relaxed demeanor of Hephaestus and Miach. He realized there must be something about the Hestia Familia he wasn't aware of.
"Well, you'll find out in time," Miach replied with a cryptic smile, offering no explanation.
"You and your secrets!" Takemikazuchi remarked, a bit annoyed.
On the other side, Demeter was also inquiring Hephaestus about the matter.
"I can't tell you the details yet, but I assure you, if Hestia Familia engages in a War Game with Apollo Familia, Apollo will definitely lose," Hephaestus replied to her friend's inquiry.
"If Apollo refuses tonight, could you please provoke him a bit? He's easily agitated," Hestia said with a bright smile, almost devilish in the eyes of those in the know, like Hephaestus and Miach. They couldn't help but feel a bit sorry for Apollo, outwitted by cunning Hestia.
Meanwhile, while Hestia was hosting her divine friends, Aston also had visitors. Tione and Tiona, the sisters, came to pay a visit while Aston was busy with his potion-making.
"You mean, the Loki Familia wants to order three swords like Tiona's Urga, right?" Aston asked as he led the two to his office, served them tea, and then began chatting with them. He soon learned the purpose of their visit.
"Yes, exactly," Tiona nodded eagerly. "Aston, how much would a magic sword like my Urga cost?"
"That depends on the level of magic you want to infuse in the weapon. The more powerful the magic, the stronger the weapon needs to be to contain it," Aston explained instead of stating a direct price.
A powerful magic sword requires a strong vessel to hold the magic. Tiona's Urga could contain powerful magic, allowing her to withstand the attacks of the four Level 5 adventurers of the Freya Familia.
"How much would it cost for a sword with Level 6 magic power?" Tione asked, curious about the price for a sword with a higher level of magic.
"300 million Valis, but for Tiona's sake, I'll make it 250 million valis each," Aston quickly quoted a price.
"250 million... Okay, we'll report back," Tione said thoughtfully.
"If you decide you want it, have Riveria come to see me," Aston nodded slightly, not minding much, and then specifically instructed.
"Why do we need to have Riveria come?" Tiona asked, full of curiosity.
"To create a magic sword with Level 6 power, you need to infuse it with Level 6 magic. Riveria's magic would be the best choice for this," Aston explained with a smile.
"Ah, right, that makes sense," Tiona realized, understanding a bit more about the enchantment process.
Then Tiona changed the subject. "By the way, Aston, there's another reason we came. It's about Tione."
"Tione?" Aston raised an eyebrow. "What about her? Why is she blushing?"
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