RioRaRyu
patreon
Chapter 266: The Girl with Unrequited Love
🕑 Added 2025-06-28 06:52:28 +0000 UTCThe night wind swept through, and outside it was pitch black. Inside the tavern named Hostess of Fertility, Blake and the Loki Familia members chatted amiably, while their respective goddesses were engaged in a qi-fueled quarrel. Everyone was accustomed to this scene and paid little mind. The only change was that the maid serving Blake’s table had switched from Syr to Ryu.
While the atmosphere was joyous outside, upstairs in the tavern’s bathroom, Syr had already removed her maid uniform and thrown her wet underwear into the laundry basket. She was washing herself, her face flushed crimson. Syr had inherited the ability of the goddess Freya’s eyes; although not as complete as Freya’s, she could clearly perceive the purity of souls. Thus, the first night she saw Blake, her heart was stirred. That’s why she later used magic stones to actively befriend this handsome, silver-haired young man.
However, the more she interacted with him, the more her heart was moved, because his soul grew increasingly dazzling, captivating her more each time. Beyond their interactions, Syr also discovered Blake’s character. He was gentle yet dominant, possessed heaven-defying talent, fiercely loyal to his goddess, and could even contend with a mid-tier Familia to achieve perfect victory. His upright figure, holding the holy sword, was like a legendary hero—completely enchanting Syr. At night, she would occasionally fantasize about being with Blake, marrying him, having children, and living happily until old age.
During the past half-month, because Blake had gone to the dungeon’s deep levels for training, Syr missed him greatly and felt lonely. However, she never expected that upon reunion, Blake, the boy she liked, would have such dazzling soul radiance that her body would react so strongly as to cause an orgasm, leading her to rush away in embarrassment.
“Hmm, should I try to be more proactive? The girls around him are increasing... Ryu also seems to like him. But now, even looking at him makes me like this.” The clear water sculpted the beautiful girl’s delicate body, making her even more enchanting. Syr lightly covered her chest, considerably larger than other girls her age, feeling her still rapidly beating heart and whispered to herself:
“I need to control my eye ability. Although it’s a pity I can’t look at his soul’s radiance anymore, for my own happiness, I have to fight for it.”
After a deep breath, Syr’s grey eyes filled with determination and adoration. She stood up from the bath, exposing her fair, slender, and beautiful body to the air, quickly grabbing a towel to dry herself. Unfortunately, this scene was destined to remain unseen by anyone.
---
Outside, the banquet’s climax had ended and was entering its final stage. After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, Finn, Riveria, and other elite members of the Loki Familia wore serious expressions, faintly expectant.
“Blake, there’s actually one more thing I’d like to discuss with you.” Finn steadied himself, looking at Blake who gently stroked the sleeping Hestia’s hair, then finally spoke.
“Hm?” Blake tilted his head slightly, looking at Finn curiously.
“After seeing the powerful effect of the swordsmanship, ‘Myriad Swords Returning to the Source,’ that you taught Ais, Loki and I discussed it. We’d like to purchase the rights to use this skill to train our younger generation.” Finn explained with a smile, under the expectant gazes of the others.
Blake paused slightly, then looked at his precious disciple, Ais, who tilted her head in confusion.
“As for Ais, she said she wouldn’t teach it to anyone else without your permission.” Finn stated genuinely, noticing Blake’s change in expression, without pretense.
“This girl... I clearly told her she could do whatever she wanted with it.” Blake shook his head helplessly, a touch of emotion passing through him. In matters like this, Ais prioritized his status above even her Familia, showing he hadn’t doted on her in vain.
“I understand. However, this skill, while Ais and I use it well, isn’t as strong as you might imagine. That’s because the talent, abilities, and sword understanding in a normal person greatly affect their learning. If these aren’t up to par, it’s at best a decent area-of-effect attack.” Blake spoke truthfully. He wasn’t lying. Ais’s ability to learn it truly showed her high talent. A normal person might produce only a few dozen sword qi after half a year, and the individual sword qi wouldn’t be very strong. Even his formerly weak self could only kill Level 1 monsters on the tenth floor or higher.
---
“I know that. However, this swordsmanship still holds great value for us. Therefore, I earnestly ask again: would you consider selling it to us? I swear on the honor of the Loki Familia that I will not sell it to any other Familia.” Finn took a deep breath and said solemnly.
“Since you’ve put it that way, I can only agree.” Blake touched his face and said with a relaxed smile.
“What about the price...”
“Never mind the price. I’m not short on money. I only have one condition: that the Hestia Familia and the Loki Familia form an alliance. We help each other. For a duration of one hundred years.”
---
Before Finn could speak, Blake interrupted him with a smile and spoke unhurriedly:
“Agreed.”
Finn was initially surprised but then agreed without hesitation. Leaving aside the value of the swordsmanship, Blake’s monstrous talent alone was enough for Finn to agree. Not to mention, their family member, Ais, shared such a close bond with Blake.
“Then, it’s happily settled.”
Seeing Finn agree so decisively, Blake nodded in satisfaction. It was comfortable talking with such a reasonable leader. With the Loki Familia as allies, he wouldn’t have to personally lead new recruits into the dungeon every time. They could follow behind the Loki Familia, increasing safety.
As the leaders of the two Familias happily settled the matter, the Loki Familia members became instantly excited and thrilled. They too would have a chance to learn those cool techniques!
“He truly is an excellent young man. If Ais can be with him, I’ll be at ease.” Riveria looked at Blake, calm and unperturbed, and nodded. Her gaze was like a mother-in-law scrutinizing her son-in-law.
Fortunately, both goddesses were drunk from their qi-fueled squabble; otherwise, it would likely have been very noisy. Making two sworn rivals into allies was like throwing lit dynamite into a large oil depot, making one’s heart pound!
---
