Chapter 172: Romance With a Goddess in Progress!
Looking at the two of them holding hands, especially that sticky sweetness between them, even Hestia could hardly take it.
For a man and woman in the middle of passionate love, they only had each other in their eyes, and during that process, they would naturally make all kinds of intimate little moves.
Those actions would make people without partners feel uncomfortable. Hestia was exactly like that right now.
They were both divine friends who had known each other for hundreds of millions of years, and both of them were virgin goddesses. So why was Artemis the one who had escaped single life, and why was she showing it off right in front of her?
On top of that, the person was Ethan, the child Hestia had wanted but failed to get.
"Artemis, I need to make a trip to the Hephaestus Familia. Do you want to come with me?"
"The Hephaestus Familia? Ethan, are you going to see Hephaestus?"
"I have a bit of cooperation with the Hephaestus Familia."
"Sure. I don't have anything to do in Orario anyway."
In the past, because of Artemis's personality, her Familia had been like Hermes's, active mostly outside Orario. After her entire Familia was wiped out last time, Artemis had not looked for any other children.
Especially now, with her whole heart tied to Ethan, she had even less desire to make contracts with other children. She had spent so many years in the lower world "working hard," so now it was time for her to enjoy herself. She would enjoy sweet romance for seven or eight years first.
"I'm going too!"
At that moment, Hestia's voice rang out. She was very familiar with the Hephaestus Familia, since she had lived there for a while before.
"Hestia?"
Ethan did not think much of it, but Artemis looked at her close friend with some confusion.
I already introduced you to my boyfriend. At a time like this, shouldn't you give us enough space? Why are you still following us?
And so, one human, two goddesses, and one monster-like woman headed to the Hephaestus Familia together. Along the way, both Artemis and Hestia were curious about Revis, this special existence. Who was this woman now?
"Hephaestus—"
Luck was truly a strange thing.
Before they even reached the Hephaestus Familia, the group ran into Hephaestus on the road.
"Hestia? Artemis? Ethan?"
When she turned around and saw them, Hephaestus froze for a moment.
Good grief. What kind of group was this?
Wasn't Ethan a child of Freya's Familia? How had he gotten mixed up with Artemis and Hestia?
Especially Artemis. She was actually holding hands with Ethan. This was not right.
This Goddess of Chastity, this goddess who disliked men, had now fallen for a human? This was practically news of the century.
"Hephaestus, it's been a long time."
Artemis spoke with a smile. The two of them were also fellow goddess friends, and their relationship could be considered pretty good.
"It really has been a long time, Artemis. What is going on with you?"
Hephaestus looked at the two hands tightly held together, her eyes full of curiosity.
"I met the person destined for me, so now I've changed a little."
"That is not a little change."
The current Artemis's aura had changed quite a lot too. From her previous fiery and fierce self, she had become gentle and soft. It was truly hard to believe that a god could change this much.
One had to know that the gods were supposed to be "eternally unchanging" beings. Yet after descending to the lower world, one god after another had changed because of humans.
Leaving distant examples aside, just look at Loki. Who would have thought that such an awful person would now become a proper Familia goddess?
"Goddess Hephaestus."
"Ethan, it really has been some time since I last saw you."
Looking at Ethan, Hephaestus also sighed slightly. A person could actually be this outstanding.
Because of the "spatial rings," the Hephaestus Familia's reputation had become even greater now. And because of this cooperation, they could also be considered to have formed a cooperative alliance with the Freya Familia.
During this period, everything had been rising steadily, and the reason for all of it was Ethan.
"I came this time because I want to buy a few weapons with the 'indestructible' property."
"Hm? Weapons with the 'indestructible' property?"
"Yes. Recently, a new-type monster appeared in the Dungeon. Its blood and attacks are both highly corrosive, and ordinary weapons will be corroded away instantly."
"That can be done. How many do you want?"
"One longsword, one greatsword, and one spear."
"Three weapons with the indestructible property. It's possible, but it will take some time."
"That's fine."
"When they're ready, I'll have Tsubaki notify you directly. You can come pick them up then."
"No problem."
These three weapons were planned out. The greatsword was for Revis, while the longsword and spear were for Ethan himself to use.
Ever since obtaining [Eternal Arms Mastery], Ethan's combat level had shot straight to the peak. This time, after watching Sarah and Scorpio slaughter everything, he had also started feeling eager to fight.
It was just that Ethan did not want his weapon to be corroded away. As for Noble Phantasms, using them on this kind of small fry felt a little wasteful.
In addition, Ethan was very curious about the "indestructible" property. He wanted to see whether his Projection Magecraft could project it. If it could, that would be great.
Just like that, the deal was settled. As for the cost, both of them very tacitly avoided bringing it up.
After that, Ethan told Revis to head back first and find a place to stay in Orario. He would contact her later. After all, with her identity, it would not be good for her to enter Tower of Babel.
As for Hestia, she left with Hephaestus.
All at once, only Ethan and Artemis were left, and a sweet atmosphere filled the space between them.
In this world, Ethan had more than one woman with whom he had shared a relationship, but this matter of "dating" was a first for him. And his partner was even a goddess.
For the entire afternoon, Ethan stayed by Artemis's side, eating, drinking, and having fun together.
It was only around evening that the two of them arrived at a shop called the Hostess of Fertility, preparing to have a proper meal.
Ethan felt a little speechless about this. He had thought today could end perfectly, but in the end, he still had to run into this place.
"Brother Ethan? It's been a long time, meow~"
The moment they entered, Anya's signature voice quietly rang out.
"Anya, it's been a long time."
A cute catgirl was always pleasant to see, and Ethan's impression of her was very good. After all, she was a catgirl.
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