11 Artemis: I Don't Believe You!

Chapter 11

"I decided to join the Loki Familia. Tomorrow I will visit the Twilight Manor to have a look." Sirius replied while looking up at the tower of babel.

Soon, this will be the place he visits every day.

As for the possibility of failing to join Loki Familia?

He never thought about it. It's okay to say it's blind confidence, but he has a feeling that he will succeed in joining Loki Familia.

Because he will have two rare skills after becoming an adventurer, he does not believe that Loki will stay unmoved.

One must know that many of the skills that appear amongst the adventurers in the 'Danmachi' world have the same effect and utility.

Acquiring a skill is a rare thing, but judging from the type most people have, it is often different in name but has similar effects.

If it is between the same species, this possibility will significantly increase.

There seems to be a common potential factor for the skills among various races. For example, the elves have the auxiliary effects of magic, the dwarves have an enhancement of strength, etc...

So among the multiple skills with similar effects, the unique or irregular ones are called rare skills.

This is a nickname that the gods have taken for granted.

The owner of a rare skill is often treated like a treasured animal, and if discovered by the ones with bad intentions, the ending will be pretty miserable~

Probably because of their thirst for fun, when other gods hear particular words like "rare skills," it is easy to attract their attention like a fool.

Most gods are just like a child, doing everything for fun. They are constantly seeking new ways to entertain themselves.

In some extreme cases, a god may persuade and threaten people with rare skills to join their familia.

Yes, Sirius is referring to a specific perverted male god.

The Loki Familia home is known as the Twilight Manor, located at the northern end of Orario.

"Is it Loki Familia? That's a good choice. The familia is strong, and Loki herself has an easygoing character. So, it's easy to get close to her."

At this time, Artemis, who had finished her meeting with Ouranos, walked out of the guild entrance and heard him, spoke out her thoughts.

"Sirius, you look confident about this matter. But beware of rejection! Although Loki is easy to get along with, she has a very high vision for her familia."

Sirius blinked a few times. According to the normal development of an adventure story, shouldn't she give him some encouragement at this time?

Anyway, he put his hands to his chin and pondered, thinking about the possibility of Artemis's warning.

"If I really can't join Loki Familia, then I have nowhere else to go besides you, Artemis-sama! Since we've been together for so many days, you won't reject my request, right?"

There was some hope and expectations in his voice, and for sincerity, he even squeezed some drops of tears in his eyes.

However, in the face of his pitiful appearance, Artemis remained unmoved and snorted lightly.

"I don't believe in your sincerity! First of all, put down the garlic on your hand and talk to me. The smell is disturbing my nose!"

"Hehe, as expected of you, my goddess. How is it possible to hide such a little trick in front of your divine eyes, Artemis-sama!" After hearing Artemis expose Sirius's trick, Lante praised her goddess.

"Well, I was a bit careless. Also, I never thought you have the skill to become a flatterer, Lante. You win, I won't argue with you this time."

Sirius didn't dare to refute Artemis's words, but he could still mock the little girl Lante.

"What did you say! Ah!!! Sirius! I'm going to bite you to death!!" After hearing him, Lante was instantly furious and rushed into him with her claws like a fierce kitten.

"Well... calm down, Lante! Don't be so angry! It's not worth being angry with him, lady goddess is still watching us..." Rethusa quickly embraced Lante and comforted her in a gentle voice.

"Sirius, if you continue to bully Lante like this, next time Rethusa and I will ignore you and watch you get beaten into a pulp by her."

Maybe she couldn't tolerate such a blatant act of bullying, Artemis reminded him helplessly.

After saying this, she walked away with her slender legs.

"Let's go! We need to find a place to have lunch, are you still hungry?"

Artemis gently lifted her bangs and looked back, and asked.

Sirius glanced at the half-elf kitten who was snarling at him and got up and followed the goddess's footsteps. After hearing the warning, he wondered if he went too far to bully Lante.

So, to ask himself, he put a hand on his chest to feel the heartbeat.

Hello, my conscience, are you guilty?

"..."

No?

It's okay then! Sorry to disturb you, my conscience. Keep working as usual!

"Okay Lante, let's follow along and think about happy stuff~" Rethusa gently advised her companion.

"Well... I'm going to bite Sirius to death. He's a scumbag!" Lante said furiously.

"Yes, yes, you are going to kill the scumbag. You will definitely succeed..." Rethusa skillfully soothed Lante, ignoring her threatening speech.

She believed that when it was time to eat, this girl would completely forget what she said now and smile happily!

So, it's better to ignore these words, which go from one ear and comes out of another.

After the comfort of her caption, Lante pouted and reluctantly followed the two in front.

She put her hands behind her and fiercely stared at Sirius's back.

However, Sirius ignored her gaze...

The four came to the southwest area and found a tavern with a bright red bee sign called "The BumbleBee Tavern." They went inside and ate their lunch.

It is said to be a tavern, but most of the 'taverns' in Orario are restaurants with the same name.

It's just named that way to attract adventurers for a drink.

Hence the name Tavern.

On the corner side of the tavern,

Lante was not old enough for alcohol, so her goddess ordered her a glass of juice. She reluctantly drank the juice, acting like it was a glass of ale.

After the cup was finished, the blue-haired half-elf put down the cup, let out a satisfied gasp, and sighed with emotion.

"It's refreshing!"

"Sirius, give me another glass!" Lante asked.

"Why are you asking me? If you want another drink, just go ask the waiter..."

Sirius, who was eating on the side, complained immediately. But, he still called the waiter and ordered a refill of the juice she had drank before.

Rethusa took a bite of her food with a calm expression.

Look, Lante had already forgotten her grievance!

...

After lunch, the four decided to go shopping in the commercial street.

As the captain, miss Rethusa wanted to buy some supplies needed by the familia.

So, to buy and carry the supplies, the red-haired captain pulled the half-elf girl and dragged her out, leaving Sirius and Artemus behind.

She wanted to leave them with some time to be alone.

Sirius easily guessed her intention.

She's similar to a wingman in his previous life, keen to match their friends.

Now, miss captain wants to try and advance the relationship between her goddess and him.

After all, their familia won't stay in Orario for too long. After missing this opportunity, who knows how long it will take for them to meet again.

At least before they leave, maybe her goddess can hold hands and maybe... a hug?

Forgive the 22-years-old virgin for being too innocent. She tried her best.

But her intention is meant to be a disappointment.

Because both parties in question have some concerns in their heart, this trip is destined to be ordinary.

This remains true even if it looks like a date during which some delightful might happen.

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