章節 96: Chapter 96

In Hephaestus' office, Tsubaki sat patiently on the sofa, eagerly awaiting Draco's return. She couldn't help but feel a tinge of annoyance, thinking to herself, 'Tsk, what's taking that brat so long?' Tsubaki had developed a keen interest in Draco ever since she heard about him from the dragon goddess, Bahamut.

The stories she had heard about him were nothing short of extraordinary and somewhat unbelievable. The idea that he was rapidly levelling up without the use of any weapons besides his own claws and scales seemed almost impossible to comprehend, especially coming from someone who specialized in smithing.

Tsubaki's mind was consumed with questions. What were his claws made of? How durable could his scales become? And what was it about Draco that had the goddesses so infatuated with him, even to the point of wanting to share him?

However, Tsubaki's perception of Draco changed drastically once she finally met him in person. He was incredibly easy to talk to, sharing her own blunt demeanour. He had a mischievous side to him, often teasing his friends when he sensed vulnerability.

Despite his distinct draconic features, there was an undeniable handsomeness about him. He may have been a bit dense at times, but overall, he had a keen awareness of his surroundings. The more Tsubaki discovered about Draco, the more she realized they shared a multitude of qualities, which only fuelled her curiosity and interest in him as a person.

Witnessing the happiness and peculiar behaviour of her own goddess, Hephaestus, around Draco only intensified Tsubaki's desire to know more about him. And when she heard Draco ask Hephaestus out on a date, her joy knew no bounds.

Seeing Hephaestus elated brought Tsubaki immense satisfaction, but she couldn't help but wonder if there was more to it. Perhaps she wanted to pursue her own happiness as well, a taste of the joy she had observed her goddess experiencing. And so, she mustered the courage to ask Draco out as well, though little did she know what she was getting herself into.

As Tsubaki pondered her decision, she began to feel increasingly restless. She was not accustomed to being idle for such long periods of time and felt the need to occupy herself. Reaching her limit, she rose from the sofa and made her way towards the door, intending to wait outside instead.

Just as she opened the door, a figure suddenly appeared before her, arms outstretched, balancing what seemed like an abundance of food. The overwhelming aroma wafted through the air, hindering her view of the person's face. Tsubaki could instinctively tell it was Draco, and she couldn't help but be intrigued by what he had brought.

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After exiting the Hostess of Fertility, I made my way back to the ladies who were patiently waiting for me. I had purchased a vast variety of food, mostly meat dishes, from the intriguing establishment.

As I weaved through the bustling streets, carrying all the food in my hands made it difficult to see and avoid people. Nevertheless, I managed to navigate through the crowd.

Before long, I reached the front office of Hephaestus. However, a new challenge presented itself—the door. I struggled to find the right angle to open it, and with my tail occupied carrying the remaining items, I must have looked quite peculiar.

Initially, I had managed to hold everything in my arms, but as it became harder to see ahead, I had to transfer some items to my tail, leading to my current predicament.

Suddenly, the door swung open. With the strong aroma of food filling the air, I couldn't see nor smell clearly the identify of the person who had opened the door. However, from the parts that were visible, it seemed to be Tsubaki.

"Can you give me a hand, please?" I asked her.

"Finally, you're back! I was starting to get bored just sitting around," Tsubaki replied, offering her assistance by taking some of the items from my hands and tail.

Together, we managed to get everything set up on Hephaestus' desk. With the task completed, I finally asked the question that had been gnawing at me since I returned. "Where are Bahamut and Hephi?" I inquired. I realized I had taken quite a while to return with the food, but where could they have gone?

"They went to meet the Loki Familia in the meeting room," Tsubaki informed me.

"The Loki Familia? What could they want?" I voiced my thoughts aloud, perplexed by the unexpected encounter.

"I don't know," Tsubaki replied, attempting to sneak a piece of meat from one of the bowls on the table.

Smack! I quickly swatted her hand away from the food.

"Ouch! Why?" Tsubaki questioned, slightly taken aback.

"Well, for one, you haven't washed your hands, and secondly, we should wait for the other ladies," I firmly replied, reminding her of proper hygiene and the courtesy of waiting for everyone to be present.

Now left alone with her, sitting on the sofa, I pondered whether I should go and check if the meeting was over, but ultimately decided to remain patient.

"So, why did you ask me out on a date? We haven't known each other for very long, so it caught me by surprise," I ventured to ask, as the question had been on my mind ever since she asked me out.

"Hmm, I can answer that, but I also get to ask my own questions," Tsubaki teasingly replied.

"Ugh, fine," I acquiesced. Tsubaki then pulled me closer and rested my head on her thighs, being careful to avoid touching my horns.

Confused and resisting the urge to overthink the situation, I allowed myself to just go along with it. 'What the hell is happening?' I thought, silently observing as Tsubaki inched closer.

"I was simply curious if you could bring me the same happiness and joy that you bring my goddess," Tsubaki answered candidly when I asked about her intentions.

Curiosity piqued, she proceeded to ask her own question. "What made you want to have a harem?" Tsubaki inquired sincerely.

"Hmm, that's a tough question," I acknowledged, taking a moment to contemplate. Eventually, I mustered a genuine response. "It is both out of circumstance and my own will. Circumstances because I am the last of my kind, and my will is driven by the desire to make my partners happy."

The room fell silent for a brief moment before Tsubaki broke it.

"Do you believe that you can truly make all your current and future partners happy?" Tsubaki asked, her voice carrying a hint of skepticism.

I paused for a moment, contemplating her question. "I don't know for certain," I replied honestly. "But I believe that as long as there is a will, there is a way to succeed in making them happy."

Tsubaki's expression softened, and she reached out to stroke my hair gently. Her touch was comforting, and I couldn't help but let out a contented grunt as I swayed my tail lazily. The weariness from my recent dungeon expedition began to overtake me, and I could feel myself drifting off to sleep.

Just as I started to enter a state of blissful slumber, the door abruptly swung open with a loud bang, jolting me awake. The familiar voice of Bahamut filled the room, and I instantly recognized that Hephaestus was likely accompanying her.

"What do we have here?" Bahamut's voice held a teasing tone, betraying the usual surprise one would have. I could sense that Hephaestus was observing the situation silently.

A/N: Sorry for the waffling lol. Will get to mcs level up and stats within the next few chapters. Just trying to add more life to the other characters around.