17 Acceptance.

In one of the few moments when Shichika was sitting in the common dining room with the others, a group of people from the second team approached him. Whispering on the way to the table at which a company consisting of the strongest and most talented members of the family was sitting. They were led by Anakitty. Approaching them, she bowed

- *Sigh* I heard that you issue loans for family members, that's why. Please lend us money! - Having with difficulty mustered the strength to express such a request, the girl realized that her voice was louder than expected. The angle of her bow increased.

- Aki, don't be embarrassed, let me better... - the hands of the red-haired goddess reached out to the girl, but before anything happened, she was pulled away by the teenager sitting next to her.

- Hey!

- I will give you money, but each of you will have to sign a contract, according to which you will return me 20% more. Money will be debited after each expedition in the amount of 30% of the profit calculated for you. I will give the papers to Finn, he will monitor their implementation.

4 more people were added to the list of debtors, each of whom borrowed 1.5 million valis.

- Loki, I'll be gone today, there are things that need to be done.

- When will you come back?

- Until midnight.

- Then I'll wait for you.

-Where is he going? - Gareth, sitting at the table, showed curiosity.

- Graveyard, - to which he received an unequivocal answer from his goddess.

The adventurers' cemetery is located in the South-Eastern sector of the city. On a large area behind Daedalus Street. A group of people stood in front of a tombstone with the inscription "Ardee Varma". The Astrea family and the teenager, all present, laid flowers on the grave.

- Shichika, forgive me for those words, I was just not myself when... you understand, - after a minute of silence, Ryuu decided to apologize for her behavior on the 17th floor.

- I don't hold a grudge against you, there's no point in that. But I think you want to hear something else. I will forgive you if you take me to dinner with your family, - as you know, a simple "I forgive you" can expose people to spiritual doubts, so the adventurer of the Loki family announced a symbolic amount for this. Everyone present understood this and silently agreed.

Five minutes later, the entire group of 12 people was already walking around the city in search of a restaurant. In the end, their choice fell on "Cafe Wishe", located near Amor Square; the establishment was always not crowded. For this reason, he was loved by adventurers and gods who discussed personal matters. The interior was made in a neat and discreet style; unlike the Hostess of Fertility, the cafe had a serious atmosphere, which was emphasized by the elf at the counter.

- 150 valis for an empty pasta?! This is a robbery!

Alise Lowell and her friends were very surprised at the prices here. This is despite the fact that a group of adventurers with an average level of 3 can bring several tens of millions of valis from the dungeon per expedition. Of course, most of this money is spent on repairs and purchasing equipment, but there is still quite a bit left over.

- Too expensive? Then I will pay for you, - moments that may make the interlocutors feel awkward were still created by Shichika's words.

- No! If necessary, I will do it, - Ryuu was not going to lose the opportunity to relieve her soul, especially in front of her friends.

- Cool! Then let's take more! x 10

The elf watched with sad eyes as her savings evaporated in a few days in the mouths of people whom she once considered family....

- Is something bothering you? - the only one who did not fill his belly with drinks and desserts decided to find out what was bothering the girl.

- Besides the gluttonous creatures in front of me? I am not sure.

- Is it true?

- The dark times of Orario are over, almost all the forces of Evilus are destroyed, people around are happy, even the total number of petty crimes has dropped rapidly. But we still find traces of them...

- Where?

- The middle floors, but it seems to me that they are gradually descending.

- How long will it take?

- Weeks, months, even years. I don't know.

- If it helps, I can give you maps of some floors.

- Really?! Your family won't mind?

- I draw them myself, they will understand. Especially if these are for the children of Astraea.

- Sooner or later we will repay such generosity.

- I have no doubt.

When dinner was over, the waiter brought a suffocating check for 30 thousand valis. The most expensive item in it was the high-quality drink of the Dionysus family; after the events of the 27th floor, their position fell into decline. It's safe to say that the loss of most family members hit them hard. Already on the street, the group dispersed. 

- Thank you, Shichika, I'll come for the dungeon maps tomorrow, - these were the last words he heard from the elf today.

- I finished much earlier than planned. Maybe visit the entertainment district?

The entertainment district was divided into several parts. First: casinos and theaters. Second: red light district. The existence of both sectors was known to the Guild. Moreover, they were allocated sovereignty, which means the power of the main government body in the city was limited in its influence on them.

And now Shichika was walking through a place where all the space on the sides of the road was occupied by brothels. The further from the center of Orario, the more diverse the style of these buildings became. From the tents used by the steppe beastmen tribes to the imperial palaces of the nobles of Kaios Desert. In general, this place contained culture from all corners of Gekai.

On the street, in windows and behind wooden shutters, the almost completely naked bodies of women of different races were displayed, leaving nothing to the imagination.

*Ah!*Ah!*Yes!*

Periodically passing through this area one could hear men and women moaning. It was a place of debauchery. However, according to Asha, this place was wonderful.

- This is where love is born! Perhaps through lust rather than romance, but that doesn't change the fact.

At that time, the teenager could not resist her in an argument, and even now he does not see this place as unambiguously bad. Moreover, almost no one stood next to him while walking along the red-lit streets. Whether this was due to his blank expression or not noone could say.

One thing is certain, the teenager has already reached the age when his presence here does not raise any questions. The obvious fact was that girls around his age were being trained in the ancient profession here.

- Look! The boy is ready for action, come in, don't be shy, - still, there were those among the prostitutes in whom he aroused interest.

- Who came to us? - Before the woman dragged Shichika into one of the buildings, she was stopped by a vaguely familiar voice.

- I would like to call you a weakling, but such people don't reach the third level, now you're just a coward, - Aisha Belka, one of the members of the Ishtar family, walked along the road.

Seeing that the teenager was familiar with Berber Commander, the prostitute hurriedly left. It is not surprising, the goddess whom Aisha serves owns most of this place. Given all the facts, to cross her path is to risk mysteriously disappearing until the next dawn.

- So what are you doing here? You don't look like the type to come here for fun. Or am I wrong?

- I'm carrying out an assignment. And I won't hide that over the past years this place has aroused my interest.

- Do you like local girls?

- I don't know. They are all very different. If I had to choose, then you are the best among them, - among all the workers in this place, the girl in front of him looked the most caring and determined.

- How kind of you. Did you really like me? *tsk* In a normal situation, I would send someone like you away, but my profession doesn't allow me to choose. If you want this, follow me. If you are looking for better options, then speak up right away. I just warn you in advance, these girls are not cheap. But what difference does it make to you, you have tons of money.

- I refuse. Like I said, I'm just here for a walk. It's just your words that surprised me. How do you know how much money I have?

- One simpleton from the Guild was here once, knowing the right approach, we were able to convince him to tell us the truth. How surprised we were to find out how much money is in your account. Of course, he was kicked out for this, and even we don't know where he is now.

- Guild worker? I think I'll have to discuss this with them.

- What nonsense. If you came here just to look, then it's time to leave, there's nothing for you to do here.

- Okay, I'm already leaving. And thank you.

- For what?

- For care, - leaving a comment that seemed strange to onlookers, the teenager turned 180 degrees and walked away.

- What a fool.

Returning home at the appointed time, Loki met him at the door of the Twilight Manor, it seemed that tears were about to come from her eyes.

- Shichika! Was this really not enough for you despite all my love?! Or is it that I keep touching girls? But that's who I am. No one can change me, not even you! I thought you accepted me like this! Or.... no, no, no. It's all because of my breasts! Millions of years of suffering because of this, and now even you have turned your back on me! And yet I forgive you! Just promise that next time we will go to beautiful girls together! Then our relationship can still be saved, - the adventurer did not expect such pressure from his beloved, the smell hovering around her clarified part of the situation. The goddess was completely drunk.

- Loki, I was just walking around those places out of interest. If I go there for other reasons, I will definitely warn you. Besides, you know I love you. All of you, just as you are.

- *hehe* Then we're going back now!

- Forget it.

- Forget?!

The woman, barely standing, came closer and kissed the teenager. Which made even his stoic expression turn red. Kisses were common for the couple, but they were always on the forehead or cheeks. Now the goddess decided to take the next step in the relationship, the manifestation of intimacy fell on the boy's lips. After which she fell asleep, right on the street.

- Take her to the room, - Finn's voice was heard from one of the bridges between the towers. Several family members stood there with him. Riveria covered Ais's eyes, it seemed that she did not want the frivolously behaving patroness of the family to fall even further in her eyes.

- Usually at this time you are all asleep, - the boy, who lifted the body of the goddess into the princess's carrier, headed inside.

- As soon as some man said that he saw you *you know where* she got drunk and chatted until that moment. Those who managed to fall asleep woke up during her fiery speech.

- Thank you.

- You're welcome.