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Chapter 274: Quarrel at the Divine Assembly
🕑 Added 2025-07-02 05:31:29 +0000 UTCDusk descended, and a bustling day finally came to an end. Blake, who had been out all day, finally stopped and bid farewell.
“Today was truly enjoyable. However, the most important part—inviting me for tea—wasn’t fulfilled. So you’ll have to make it up to me properly next time.”
Looking at Ais and the others’ departing backs, Eina put her hands behind her back, leaned forward, and dropped this statement with a smile. Without waiting for Blake’s reply, she quickly walked away.
“Make it up, huh... that could lead to misinterpretations.”
Blake shook his head, muttered to himself, and then walked happily towards his home.
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Meanwhile, in a clubhouse adorned with gold and silver carvings on its doorframes, luxurious tables made of expensive wood were neatly arranged, laden with various costly foods and wines. Inside the hall, hundreds of deities formed their own circles, chatting amongst themselves, appearing to be in high spirits. Tonight was the regular divine assembly held periodically.
“Hephaestus, long time no see.”
In a corner of the hall, Hestia, dressed in a proper gown, was leisurely eating. Just then, she seemed to spot a red-haired figure and quickly ran over, greeting her with a cheerful smile.
“Hestia, I’m surprised to see you here,” Hephaestus said, turning around upon hearing the voice behind her, astonished.
The old Hestia was a shut-in and disliked being mocked by other gods, so she was completely uninterested in such gatherings. Even after acquiring the monstrous follower, Blake, she still hadn’t come.
“Well, I came for something important this time,” Hestia said with a giggle.
“Something important...?”
Looking at Hestia’s unusual demeanor, Hephaestus mumbled in confusion. Hestia had really changed a lot. She was much more cheerful than before. Was it truly that child’s influence...?
“Hehe, isn’t it the little runt? Good, I also have something important to tell you.”
Just then, a voice suddenly rang out. Loki, ignoring the gazes of other gods, rushed over.
“Loki, what do you want, you brute?!”
Hestia glared at Loki, saying indignantly.
“Hmph, you took advantage of me when I was drunk last time. That really annoys me!” Loki pouted and snorted.
“Ha! You’re the one who took advantage! My Blake’s potential is beyond your imagination!”
Hearing this, Hestia said through gritted teeth.
However, despite their bickering, neither of them revealed the details of the incident in this setting, showing they still had some rationality.
“Good evening, both of you. I wonder what you’re discussing? Could you share it with me?”
A charming figure walked over, under the peculiar gazes of many male gods. Freya intervened in the conversation.
“Freya, I do have something to say to you.”
Hearing this, Hestia turned to Freya, her blue eyes chilling slightly.
“What did you mean by sending people to attack us last night?”
“...!!!”
This sudden statement stunned all the gods, who then looked over with excited expressions.
“Hestia, what happened yesterday?”
Hephaestus raised an eyebrow, gazing at Freya, whose expression subtly changed, before asking Hestia.
“Oh my, this is getting lively,”
Loki said, narrowing her eyes as she scanned back and forth between the two, a sharp glint in her eyes.
“Last night, on our way back from dinner at the tavern, we were attacked by seven high-level adventurers. One of them was even a Level 6 adventurer. And since the Loki Familia members were all drinking at the tavern, by process of elimination, only you, Freya, have that capability.”
Hestia continued coldly,
“And in the end, my Blake also saw a shadowy figure radiating divine aura watching us.”
Hestia finished, looking at Freya with an accusing glare.
After hearing Hestia’s words, all the gods looked at Freya with strange expressions, and the atmosphere grew tense.
Indeed, apart from the Loki Familia having such capability, only the Freya Familia possessed such power.
“Freya, was it really you?”
Hephaestus also stared coldly at Freya, questioning her. Although Hestia had been driven out by her, someone else attacking Hestia was something she could not tolerate.
Of course, these gods were also somewhat puzzled; to be attacked by seven high-level adventurers and remain unharmed, they couldn’t understand how Hestia and the recently famous Blake managed it. At this moment, all the gods’ curiosity was piqued.
A few seconds later, the silent Freya’s expression suddenly shifted. Her enchanting face revealed an extremely infatuated expression, crimson and flushed, and the burning desire in her eyes erupted like a volcano, making one’s scalp tingle.
This posture brought to mind madness! And this self-talk stunned all the gods, plunging them into silence.
Although Freya had shown an unusual obsession with the human boy Blake last time, they never expected it to reach such a level.
“Freya, you really do have improper designs on my Blake. Although I am worthless and got Blake purely by luck, my love for him and my desire to silently protect him and give him warmth will never change. Unlike your madness. Therefore, I will not hand Blake over to a god like you. I will absolutely not let you succeed!”
As the atmosphere grew increasingly strange, Hestia suddenly raised her head, her blue eyes filled with unwavering resolve, meeting Freya’s gaze.
She spoke these words, almost like a confession, without hesitation.
This scene made the other gods’ eyebrows twitch. They watched Hestia and Freya with various expressions, surprised that in such a setting, two goddesses would fall out so mercilessly over an insignificant human boy.
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