Kapitel 32: Conflict between families. Eye for an eye.
Days passed.
Bell, Lili and Welf accepted Mikoto from the Takimekazuchi family into their party and were now slowly moving down. The last time they cleared the 13th floor.
Crowley spent his time at Hostess of Fertility working and interacting with the staff. Every few days, instead of working, he sparred with Ryuu and followed Freya to public events.
At some point there was talk in the pub.
- The adventurers of the Hestia and Apollo families got into a fight in some bar. It is said that Little Rookie started the fight and was severely beaten by Captain Hyakinthos, but was eventually saved by Bete of the Loki familia.
Crowley and Syr, standing aside, looked at each other
- Do you know anything about this? I don't think Bell would attack someone without a good reason.
- No. But knowing Apollo's family, this is definitely a provocation. And this is just the beginning.
Recently, Apollo himself sent many gods an invitation to a divine ball, only this time you can bring one member of your family with you. Hestia was also invited. Ottar and you will come with me.
- So something will happen at the ball.... Wait, you said that you are allowed to take only one with you, how will I or the big guy get to the ball?
- I don't think anyone can refuse me.
...
*Day of the Ball*
Most of the invited gods were already present at Apollo's event taking place at the family's estate.
Among which was the union of families: Hestia with Bell, Miach with Naaza and Takimekazuchi with Mikoto. But some of the gods came out into the world only after the host of the ball spoke. Loki came to the main hall with her favorite Ais, and Freya walked not far from Ottar. Crowley this time stood in the corner of the balcony in the uniform of a Cainhurst knight, quietly observing his surroundings.
After a short conversation between the two "little" goddesses, Bell walked out onto the balcony.
The boy was very happy to see the hunter
- Mr. Crowley! How did you end up here?
- Hello, little one. As usual, I accompany Freya.
Suddenly Bell's eyes twitched. On the territory of the estate, Hyakinthos spoke with a man unknown to him. Crowley also noticed this scene.
{ One of the former members of the Soma family... What about him? Based on his strength and the emblem on his uniform, he is the captain of the Apollo family. }
- Do you want one of them to disappear forever this evening?
- W-w-w-what?! Of course not, although we quarreled, it's too much to let things get to that point.
- Bell, I have already said more than once that you are too naive. To forgive such an enemy you need one of two things. The strength or ability to fight him to the end. Now you have none of this.
- I... I still think we can come to an agreement.
- Fine. Some fool is coming here, but I think he can help you with the upcoming situation.
Having said this, Crowley retreated deeper into the hall and stood next to Ottar and Freya.
- Upcoming situation?
...
The dancing began, Hermes helped the boy invite his beloved Ais to dance. And although their movements showed inexperience, the duo did very well.
- Crowley, would you like to dance with your goddess?
- No, I prefer Syr or Ryuu, they show the world their true selves.
A vein appeared on the forehead of the war goddess.
- Is it true? What a pity that the girl named SYR is not here now.
- Agree. I have long wanted to ask, is love between a mortal and God possible?
- Yes, but it's not that simple. Gods live much longer than people, and when they die they are reborn and restore their memories. Mortals never awaken memories of past lives.
Tragedy, isn't it?
- Really.
- You once said that you fell in love with Queen Annalise, was she your first love?
- No, I think for the first time I experienced romantic feelings for Vicar Amelia. It's because of her smile.
- Oooh, anything else?
- She was big and like an animal.
- Boaz?
- More like a Lycanthrope.
- ???
Suddenly the lights in the hall went out. The only source of light was directed at Bell, Hestia and Apollo with a lustful expression on his face, standing in front of them.
- Hestia! Your child beat mine badly. I demand compensation!
Behind the god, another spotlight lit up, illuminating the bandaged pallum from head to toe.
- Bell didn't do anything like that! We are leaving.
- Are you? So you don't want to be held accountable for your actions? I challenge you to a war game!
The whole hall started chanting
- War game! War game!
But not taking this into account, Hestia turned around and left.
- You will greatly regret this.
...
The hunter decided to ask his friend a question.
- Ottar, if this idiot disappears, many will be happy?
- *Sigh* Even more than you think.
...
The morning in Orario started well. Groups of adventurers flocked to the dungeon, shops and bars gradually began to receive guests. Vendors occupied stalls along the roads. It seemed that the labyrinth city was waiting for an ordinary day.
Everything changed when explosions occurred in the Eastern region. Syr and Crowley ran outside.
- It seems the sound came from the Church of Hestia. Must be Apollo's family.
- As far as I know, fights between familys on the territory of the city are prohibited. Won't the guild or Ganesha's family stop them?
- No. Until there are serious casualties, the guild will limit itself only to fines, which Apollo doesn't care about. And not a single family will interfere in the confrontation. This will get them into too many problems.
- Then I have to make sure nothing happens. Lili and Welf left early today, they must be waiting for Bell at the tower. Let someone warn them.
Having said this, Crowley left.
A gray-haired boy with a goddess in his arms was running through the narrow alleys of Orario. Following on his heels were members of the Apollo family and a bunch of bandits who were former members of the Soma family.
A little later, the duo found themselves surrounded on one of the roofs. Cassandra and Daphne tried to persuade them to surrender, but their attempts were unsuccessful. The boy managed to escape on his own.
And although Bell easily defeated any opponent, everything changed when he faced Hyakinthos.
{ ....Six, seven flesh wounds. And one deep.}
The boy, wounded by a level 3 adventurer, was saved by his friends. After which they all managed to escape. Once safe, an intimate conversation ensued between Hestia and Bell.
Meanwhile, Hyakinthos standing on the roof began to shout threats throughout Orario.
- You can't escape, Cranell. You are not the first to try, but no one has succeeded yet. If you run away, we will find you anywhe....
*Boom*
A loud shot was heard on the street, followed by 7 more. The captain of the Apollo family received 7 tangential bullet wounds and one through hole in the thigh.
{ He will probably be cured quickly, but it will take away his arrogance. At least for a while. }
At this moment, Hestia's family decided to accept the challenge and went to Apollo's estate.
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