Negotiations

The Apollo Familia were pointing their weapons at Asahi while Asahi was holding their God by the throat asking for a war game. After a few seconds, Asahi sighed and let Apollo go, who fell to the ground and immediately retreated back to safety between his children, he was now feeling somewhat confident.

Asahi said, "So about that war game? I suppose it should be a fair trade" as he threw down several expensive magic weapons as well as other jewels and similar stuff he had obtained throughout his travels, looking at them Apollo was somewhat tempted to accept the request after all such valuable things should be possessed by him. Seeing this Asahi smirked, looks like Greed really was a great motivator after all.

"I-Is this all?! You want me to accept a war game for this?!" Apollo shouted at Asahi, even if Asahi had gotten to him before, he couldn't now after all now he was safe with his children because Asahi was just one man. Asahi put a finger under his chin as he said, "Hmmm~ Is this not enough? Well what do you want?"

Apollo all this while, had been closely observing Asahi and to say that he was attracted would be an understatement, he donned a disgusting smile as he said, "You-" however before he could finish, Apollo felt an immense amount of bloodlust directed towards him making him suffocate, it was coming from the girls, however Asahi waved his hand and it dissipated.

Asahi smiled crazily as he said, "Ok, but that remark just made your death a lot more painful.", he was definitely going to torture Apollo without letting him die or break. Testarossa recognizing Asahi started breathing erratically as her face flushed red. Apollo was somewhat happy now since he would be getting Asahi now but there was an unknown voice in the back of his head telling him not to do this but he ignored it after all Asahi was most likely from some small familia. Everyone else in the hall was simply curious about further developments.

Hestia looked at Asahi who was trying to take on Apollo and sighed in frustration, even she had to admit that in terms of appearance Asahi was quite possibly the most attractive person here, alongside Freya of course who was currently lustfully staring at Asahi. But that wasn't important since personality was also very necessary for a person to be good, she had now joined Miach and Takemikazuchi alongside Bell, while Keiko and Saeko remained in their original positions. She turned to Miach and said, "What do you think about this?" who just shook his head and said, "I do not know" their conversation was joined by Takemikazuchi who added, "But no doubt with this you are in the clear" all of them nodded at his words while Bell looked at the infatuated look on Keiko's face as she stared at Asahi and then looked between himself and Asahi as he wondered why he felt like someone hit him.

Apollo said, "So what familia are you from?" Asahi hearing this looked at Apollo before asking, "Ummm.. I don't get your question." Apollo looked at him like he was an idiot and elaborated, "Who do you worship? Who's your god?" Asahi stared at Apollo for a bit before he burst out laughing, "HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! Worship someone? me? Good joke!" he said as he wiped a fake tear before once more looking at Apollo and saying, "Oh.. You were serious... oh" however before their conversation could go on Asahi was hugged from the back by someone who rested their head on his shoulder, the figure said, "Ahhhh! Dear I missed you so much~!", Asahi chuckled and patted Testarossa who had her head on his shoulder as he said, "I missed you too! How've you been?"

"Great, now that you're here, it was fine. Though there were some annoying flies fufufufufu" she answered as she laughed in a low voice making Hermes who heard it sweat drop, he was never going to mess with this woman again after all she had seen through and foiled each and every one of his plans as well as blown apart the Goliath as if it was nothing, he was for now interested in this strange newcomer, Asfi looked at him and sighed.

Asahi and Testarossa then began catching up completely ignoring Apollo who waited for a few moments before gritting his teeth in anger and stomping his foot, well he would be less angry if Loki wasn't laughing her ass off at the side, along with some other gods, He pointed at Asahi and shouted, "YOU!!!" Asahi looked at him and pointed at himself, "ME!!!" causing most of the people there to chuckle further frustrating the God.

"Alright Talk to you later Testarossa, I have some business to do" Asahi said as he kissed Testarossa bye and she joined the others, however this action shocked everyone there because Testarossa was fairly well-known in Orario now because of her beauty as well as her feat of soloing the Goliath with magic that tore apart most of that floor as well simply, because it annoyed her. Asahi looked around annoyed, "Oh did you not get this part when she called me dear?! or maybe the hug? God people!!" but recieved no answer annoying him more, he turned to Apollo and said, "I don't have a God or someone I worship?"

"So you aren't an adventurer?" Apollo asked, Asahi pointed at himself, "Who me? Nah I'm more of an explorer."

"He's challenging a familia and he isn't even an adventurer!"

"This is hilarious!"

"HAHAHA"

ZA GIRLS POV

Carrera cracked her knuckles, "Alright that's fuckin' it, I'm blowin' this place apart" Ultima raised her hand, "Hai~,Hai~ Ultima agrees!", Milim who was too busy eating food earlier finally realized that they were making fun of Asahi and was looking around while her eyes glowed blue.

*SMACK* *SMACK* *SMACK*

Testarossa smacked the three of them on the head and said, "As much as I agree, did you forget what Asahi wanted to do?" Saeko was restlessly clenching and unclenching her fist, she was regretting her decision to come here without her katana. Carrera looked at Testarossa, "Bitch!"

"Ara~ could you refrain from using such vulgar words" Testarossa answered as she looked around the party noting the faces of all the people who were laughing, she was going to make them all pay for making fun of her dear Asahi, someone in the background shouted "HAHAHA That guys an idiot!" Testarossa looked around quickly, "Alright who's the bastard that said that?, he's going to get purged."

Milim calmed down after hearing Testarossa's words, however Ultima lost her smile and was looking at Testarossa with her head tilted however she would not dare attack since Testarossa like her also belonged to Asahi, moreover she was licking her lips in anticipation of how she or Asahi would torture these fools who dared to belittle him.

Keiko was currently having conflicted feelings, on one hand she wanted to shout at the people insulting Asahi but, on the other hand she also wanted to tear them apart for this rudeness which is a thought completely foreign to her usual self. (A/N: Like brother like sister? nah I'm kidding)

Saeko and Keiko also had slight blushes on their faces as they looked at Asahi's new appearance, after all it was too handsome or was it...beautiful? Same was the case with most of the other females there.

VARIOUS GODS POV

While the rest of the gods were busy laughing, Loki was seriously contemplating whether to invite Asahi to her familia since she could tell that he was not so simple after all with an appearance paralleling Freya how did no one notice him yet, she turned to Ais, "What do ya think, Ais-tan?" Ais was warily looking at Asahi, her battle senses honed through centuries of training and fighting were warning her about this person, same was with the case with Ottar, who was the only other somewhat high level adventurer at this party, "That person...dangerous" Ais seriously said, Loki looked at Asahi as she thought, 'Interesting'

Freya looked at him with a flushed face, if he was in no familia then she could have him to herself after he joined hers and there was no man that could resist her charm apart from the white haired boy but Asahi was unlikely to possess a skill that could resist her. She would thoroughly enjoy him and make him hers.

Hestia asked Bell, "Hey Bell-kun what do you think of this person?" Bell looked at her confusedly, "I think these people are being too rude to him." Hestia sighed, "What do you think about him?" Bell was again confused, "He seems nice?" Hestia pointed at Asahi, "That's Asahi! The person the other three often talk about!" Bell was surprised and was curious about him now, "OHHH..... I'd like to talk to him, if he wants to, I don't want to be rude." Hestia sighed at Bell's innocence but this was also one of the parts she loved about him. Takemikazuchi laughed, "HAHAHAHAHA, This person seems very interesting" Miach looked at Hestia seriously, "You know Hestia, Will you be willing to let those children go? he's here now....." Hestia gave him a bright smile, "If that is what they want, then of course!" although her eyes had sadness in them, Bell asked, "What are you talking about?" Hestia looked at Bell and gave him a hug, "Oh...Bell-kun!", all the while making Bell even more confused.

ASAHI POV

Someone walked out in between them while saying, "haiiii~ everybody! Wargames can only happen between two familias! so this is impossible rendering both of your proposals and demands null! Truly a shame!" Hermes dramatically said with a hand on his hat. Asahi shrugged, "Not really, I'm getting rid of him either way, this just makes it less embarrassing...for him."

"BUT! We can have you join some familia as a temporary member! so that our entertainment is not lost! For example, the Hestia familia!" Hermes shouted ignoring Asahi and pointing at Hestia. Hestia looked around in shock before frantically shaking her head, "NO! No! We're not getting involved in this!" At this Hermes sighed, "Sigh....Truly a shame!" causing the other gods to boo her, "Heeeee.... Why?!" she shouted but Testarossa walked over to her and whispered, "This will be more beneficial, you will get Apollo's wealth, with darling here this will no longer be a fight."

Hestia hesitated, Testarossa was most likely smarter than most gods and she had proven that many times since the time they met, and so Hestia chose to trust her making up her mind she pointed her finger at Apollo, "Hmph! We're doing this Apollo, You better be prepared to lose!" Everyone cheered while Hermes smiled widely, Apollo licked his lips, "Of course!"

Asahi looked at Testarossa and telepathically told her, 'Thanks I owe you one' She just smiled back and replied, 'Fufufuf..no need dear, this is my duty' he also smiled at her, a genuine smile causing Freya who was looking at him to have a nosebleed and fall over.

*Flash*

While Testarossa herself ruined the moment by taking a picture of Asahi, Ultima came near her and said, "Give Ultima a copy later."

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