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“The above is the information I investigated in [Ishtar Familia].

Under the underground altar of the guild, Xiaolin reported to Ouranos, telling everything he had experienced last night, the existence of Haruhime, and what Ishta was going to do next, all without reservation.

You know, the essence of being a good official operator is non-stick pan.

Not only did he blame Hermes for beating up Phryne, but he also sugarcoated Ishtar's good intentions and left the cannonball to Ouranos.

Xiao Lin felt that he had gone too far.

But the God of the Sky, who was sitting high on the altar, didn’t say anything. He just said very coldly:

"--I see."

He didn’t seem to care at all about the [Ishtar Familia]’s little tricks behind his back.

So strange.

If the guild really didn't care, then why let him explore the reason? Or is it simply to give an explanation to the family members who came to make trouble?

He couldn't help but frown.

After waiting for a moment, there was no sound from the altar space.

In the end, Xiaolin couldn't hold back anymore and asked: "Isn't God Ouranos planning to do something? You know, the [Ishtar Familia] wants to seal the soul of the fox-human girl in the killing stone. If so, If she succeeds, the Labyrinth City will definitely be turned upside down."

He believed Ishtar would do so.

Although the time they got together was short, Xiao Lin knew that the beauty was extremely powerful.

Once it doesn't meet her will or goes against her, she will definitely destroy it, both mentally and physically.

Ouranos lowered his head, and his blue eyes, which had seen the vicissitudes of life for thousands of years, looked directly at Xiao Lin below, as if he could see through his inner being and look directly into his soul, silently explaining that he had guessed what he was thinking in his heart.

Xiao Lin did not avoid, but also looked directly at the other party and responded.

a long time.

Uranos' cold voice echoed at the altar: "The guild is neutral and will not interfere in any internal decision-making of the family. Its existence is only to maintain the normal operation of the city. As long as it does not have a bad impact on the city, they can do whatever they want."

There was a sense of being aloof from the incident in his words.

It is true that the guild is a neutral role in resolving disputes between the families, but it would be too irresponsible to ignore such matters.

Only then did he remember that [Suma Familia] had also used sacred wine to make many adventurers addicted and committed many bad acts in the dungeon.

Even so, the guild ignored it and allowed it to go too far.

Xiao Lin seemed to understand something.

"The guild exists only because the family members need it, rather than because the guild needs the family members...?"

"That's right."

Not sure if it was an illusion, but he saw a faint smile on Ouranos' cold and expressionless face.

But if you look closely, you will see that it has disappeared again.

Ouranos added: "But we can't let it go all the time, especially if Ishtar unites with outsiders (school district faction), it will undoubtedly have an impact on the city."

"What do you mean?"

"You will be responsible for this matter and stop Ishtar's ambition."

"...My methods are very radical."

"as you like."

The corners of Xiao Lin's mouth gradually rose.

Say goodbye to Ouranos, turn around and disappear into the dark space.

Fels appeared quietly and said, "Is it really okay to leave it to him? If it goes too far, I don't know if it will affect the next plan."

"It doesn't matter, this is a test. And I also want to see if he is qualified to shoulder the future of the city, and whether he can build a bridge of coexistence."

Ouranos felt a little hopeful after a long absence.

Outsiders may not be able to see it, but Fels, who has been with him for a long time, can clearly feel it and subconsciously asked:

"Have you decided to make him your candidate?"

"The other kid is also very good, but he is not as good as him in terms of potential or character. The most important thing is that his identity is very suitable."

"...Visitors from another world?"

"That's right."

This alone leaves a lot of room for maneuver.

Even if Ouranos' plan fails in the end and fails to establish a bridge of coexistence between monsters and adventurers, the fault can be placed entirely on Xiaolin.

After all, people from other worlds are naturally suitable for taking the blame.

"So let's go through this and see where he goes."

"……I see."

Fels responded and disappeared quietly.

Ouranos raised his head and looked at the ceiling, passed through the space and landed on a weak boy with white hair and red eyes who was surrounding and suppressing a LV2 baby dragon with his companions.

Although the other party is growing rapidly, it still needs more training and mental polishing. With unlimited potential, he may not lose to Xiaolin when he grows up, but it's a pity that he doesn't have enough time.

...No, it can be used as a backup.

If something goes wrong or unexpected happens to Xiaolin, it is not impossible for him to take over at that time.

Ouranos plans to do both.

other side.

Xiao Lin came to a mansion.

Just as I was about to knock on the door, I saw two people sneaking outside the fence, not knowing what they were doing.

Take a closer look, isn't this a member of the [Apollo Familia]? The ones named... Daphne and Cassandra?

Xiao Lin walked forward, stood behind them and asked, "What are you two doing here?"

"Eh-!!!"

Cassandra was startled by the sudden question. She turned around and was about to explain when she saw Xiaolin's face. Then she turned pale and shook, and fainted.

Hey, hey, hey, am I that scary?

Xiaolin couldn't help curling her lips.

Daphne hurriedly hugged her companion to prevent her from falling to the ground. After seeing Xiaolin, she couldn't help twitching her mouth.

If she had to choose the person she least wanted to see, it must be Xiaolin standing in front of her at this moment.

To be honest, she still has nightmares every night. The scene is naturally a big fireball falling from the sky, almost burning her.

Her companion Cassandra is the same.

If she didn't have nightmares all the time and couldn't sleep well, and yelled to get her pillow back, she wouldn't accompany the other party here.

My heart is about to explode!

Daphne resisted the idea of ​​running away and explained: "I came with this child to get a pillow. If it wasn't that pillow, she wouldn't sleep well."

"Is that so..."

Xiaolin nodded.

Many people have this situation, so he is not surprised.

Speaking of precognitive dreams, Xiaolin wanted to learn it at first, but this ability is not magic, so he can't learn it and can only regret it.

This is the limitation of [poor imitation]!

Xiaolin's expression was not very good, which led Daphne to mistakenly think that the other party did not want to see them, so she stood up and subconsciously wanted to say goodbye.

At this time, Xiaolin said: "In this case, do you want to go in together?"

"...Hmm?"

"Your companion fainted, and it would be difficult for you to walk with her on your back."

"This...Okay, please."

Daphne hesitated for a while, but still agreed.

Knocked on the door.

Hestia came out of the mansion and was slightly stunned when she saw the visiting guests.

"It's strange that you guys came together."

"We just met at the door."

"That means you came here for different reasons?"

"That's it."

"I see...Okay, come in quickly."

The family god opened the door and welcomed the guests into the mansion.

Since all the property of the Apollo Familia was annexed, even though there was still a debt of 200 million faris, Hestia no longer had to work as hard as before, and successfully lived the stay-at-home life she had always longed for.

Arrived at the Familia Hall.

After Daphne saw the changes in the Familia pattern on the wall and the surroundings were no longer the same bad taste decoration as before, she finally had a definite sense that the Apollo Familia was on the verge of death.

Although she had no good feelings for the Familia, it was at least a place where she had lived, and she felt a little lonely.

"Come, please have tea."

"Thank you."

Hestia prepared tea for the two.

As for the unconscious Cassandra, she was placed on the sofa in the hall and fell asleep peacefully.

Hestia sat on the main seat, looked at them and asked, "So, what do you have to do here this time?"

She looked at Xiaolin first.

But Xiaolin pointed at Daphne and motioned her to speak first.

Seeing this, Daphne sighed and said a little embarrassedly: "Actually, I came with this child (Cassandra) to get a pillow. She can't sleep well without that pillow."

"That's it?" Hestia was slightly stunned, but said very straightforwardly: "No problem. When she wakes up, you can just go and get it."

"...Thank you, Goddess Hestia."

"It's okay, it's okay."

In fact, she has never been a generous person, but Daphne and the other two have now joined the [Mihe Family], so as friends, she should give face.

"And what about you, Xiaolin? You won't change your mind and want to join my family, right?"

Hestia deliberately asked an impossible question.

Xiaolin is currently the most popular child in the city. She has invited him several times. It has become a habit to ask almost every time she meets him, but every time she is rejected straightforwardly.

However, this time-

"It depends on the situation."

"Is it really not possible... What?!"

Hestia said subconsciously, but the next second she suddenly widened her eyes and slammed the table and stood up.

She thought she had misheard.

Xiaolin also told Hestia the purpose of his coming here, and the new noble god of the city fell silent.

Even Daphne beside him was silent.

Finally, Hestia lowered her voice and asked with a slightly unbelievable tone: "Xiaolin, are you serious? For a prostitute, you actually went to this extent? You know, by doing this, you are undoubtedly declaring war on the [Ishtar Family]!"

Her words expressed Daphne's thoughts.

Even Daphne didn't expect that Xiaolin would go to this extent for an insignificant prostitute.

Really, is this necessary?

Xiao Lin was not affected, and said with a smile: "That's why I came to you on purpose. What the [Ishtar Family] is currently planning has completely violated the guild's regulations and touched the red line. The great justice is on our side."

"But the gap in strength between the two sides is too big! The other side has a LV5 first-level adventurer, and there are a lot of combat prostitutes! If we want to go to war with them..."

"Goddess Hestia, it is common sense that opportunities are accompanied by risks."

The condition he proposed was to let the [Hestia Family] help him stop Ishtar's plan, and the reward was the entire property of the [Ishtar Family].

However, in the face of such an amazing reward, Hestia did not agree immediately. After all, she was not a businessman, and compared with the interests, she cared more about the safety of her family's children.

"... Sorry, I can't agree immediately. I have to ask Bell and the others what they think."

Hestia finally left this sentence.

It was good that she didn't refuse directly. If it weren't for Xiaolin winning all the property of the [Apollo Family] for her, she would definitely not let Bell and the others take risks.

Daphne looked at Xiaolin cautiously.

I couldn't help but wonder which prostitute was worthy of him to do this, even at the cost of going to war with the [Ishtar Family] to get her.

That's right.

In this situation, it is the same effect as spending 200 million faris to redeem her. In the end, everyone will not focus on her identity, but her essence.

Hestia was also very curious, and asked for Daphne: "Xiaolin, who is the prostitute you want to redeem, and what is her name?"

"Haruhime... Sanjono Haruhime."

"Lord Hestia, today is a big harvest...?!!!"

At this time, the footsteps of Bell and others were heard outside the door, and when Xiaolin said her name.

With a snap.

The money bag containing today's harvest fell from Ming's hand to the ground, and the gold coins burst and scattered all over the ground.

"Hey, Ming...!"

"Mister Xiaolin, who did you say just now?!"

Before Zolf finished complaining, Ming turned into a black shadow and rushed towards Xiaolin, grabbed his hand and asked anxiously.

...What's going on?

Seeing Ming so excited, everyone was confused, and Xiaolin repeated her name again.

"Sanjono Haruhime."

"It's her..."

After Ming asked about her appearance and age and confirmed it, his face was full of bitterness. Under the questioning of his companions, he told the past of their acquaintance.

After learning everything, everyone was extremely sympathetic.

Especially after learning about Haruhime's fate and Kobayashi's purpose of coming here, they were all excited and said they must help.

"The princess has become a prostitute..."

"And she was killed and her soul was imprisoned as a prop, it's too pitiful!"

"Yes, Lord Bell!"

"We must save her!"

Bell and others said in unison.

Ming turned to look at Hestia, his eyes full of prayers: "God Hestia, please allow me to save her, and I hope you can expel me from the family for this."

Haruhime has a very good relationship with her, and she must not be allowed to become a prostitute, or even die in a few days.

Hestia sighed slightly, but soon straightened her chest and said: "Don't worry, how could I abandon my companions? I will definitely save her!"

She said it so passionately, and I don't know who was hesitant and wanted to refuse just now.

Although Hestia is not very reliable, she cares about the opinions of her followers. She thinks that when the followers are united, they will burst out with great power!

... Provided that someone helps.

"Xiaolin, you promised..."

"No problem, everything belongs to your family."

"Hehehehe!"

Hestia laughed like a money-grubber, which puzzled Bell and others.

Daphne was restless on the side. To be honest, she was already doubting whether she could get out of the Hestia Family's residence. After hearing such top-secret information, she would definitely be silenced.

It was impossible to run away. There was no room for running in front of the cruel Xiaolin and Bell and others. It would be better to write a will as soon as possible, hoping that Hestia would be kind enough to help send it back to relatives in her distant hometown.

At this moment, Cassandra woke up.

She opened her hazy eyes, stretched out her hands and hugged Daphne, crying with a little fear:

"Daphne, I had a nightmare again. I saw a wolf with its bloody mouth open to bite the chains that bound the moon, and then a corner of the city full of flowers was burned by fire, and countless people were crying and wailing, and then... and then...!"

As if she didn't want to recall that scene, Cassandra sobbed and threw herself into Daphne's arms and sobbed.

Suddenly, someone patted her shoulder.

A gentle and warm voice like a god comforted her, and asked at the same time:

"Okay, don't be afraid, it's just a nightmare. Besides these, what else did you see? Can you tell me?"

"Well... I also saw rabbits, raccoons and crows following the wolf. They ran to an altar to save a fox...?"

Perhaps her memory was a little fuzzy, Cassandra was not sure, but she was sure that:

"--They rescued it and lived happily together."

After saying that, she raised her pretty face with tears.

But when she saw the person behind her clearly, her face suddenly turned pale again.

"Xiao, Xiao Xiao Xiao Xiao Lin--?!!!"

Then, she fainted again.

"Cassandra! Hey, Cassandra!"

Seeing her friend unconscious, Daphne patted her cheek excitedly, and at the same time stared at Xiao Lin fiercely and helplessly, as if complaining that he scared her friend.

However, Xiao Lin no longer paid attention to her, but the corners of his mouth kept rising.

The woman holding the script said so.

——This is a sure thing!