Naturally, Levi noticed the strange gazes everyone was casting his way.
However, his skin was already thick to begin with. Moreover, since he had decided to be loving and affectionate with his chosen goddesses, it was impossible for him to retreat just because of a little gossip.
At this moment, he simply cast a calm glance at his surroundings.
In the next instant, the street, which had become somewhat noisy and clamorous due to the 'Hero King' appearing simultaneously with Goddess Hestia and Goddess Hephaestus, fell silent under the gaze of a pair of crimson eyes. (Note: The protagonist's eyes are a normal color when not activating the Byakugan).
It became quiet enough to hear a pin drop.
No one would be willing to antagonize an adventurer possessing Lv.8 combat power.
The Freya Familia dared to because 'The Fierce' Ottar could also be considered Lv.8 in terms of combat power, and they had several Lv.6 and Lv.5 members under their command. Plus, at the time, they were unclear about Levi's true level.
But if it were any other adventurer or Familia... even if you gave them the guts, they wouldn't dare speak out of turn in front of Levi.
Seeing the atmosphere become somewhat awkward, Hephaestus clapped her hands and let out a few soft chuckles.
"Today is Monsterphilia. Everyone, relax a bit; there's no need to be so tense."
"That's right." Hestia also played along with the 'good cop' act. "My Levi is actually very gentle."
Hearing the words of the two goddesses, quite a few people felt as if they had been granted amnesty. Their footsteps quickened or slowed as they one after another left this place of trouble.
"Oh my, oh my. Our Hero King... I usually don't feel it, but looking at you now, you really are quite domineering~"
Hestia leaned her head on her lover's shoulder, her words carrying a hint of teasing.
Levi glanced at the twin-tailed goddess by his side, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly.
"Whether I am 'domineering' or 'Daddy-neering', don't you know best? My daughter, Hestia~"
The Blue Ribbon: "..."
In this moment, the maiden's blush surpassed thousands of words.
Even Hephaestus, who took splash damage on the side, wore an expression tinged with a bit of shyness. She hadn't expected that before she joined in, Hestia and Levi played so hard.
They were even using the title "Daddy".
Clearly, she had only called him "Brother" a couple of times when she was lost in the moment.
"Aaah! You naturally evil Bright brat! Don't get cocky! The days you can be arrogant are numbered!"
Hestia put on a tough front, but secretly she was panicking fiercely.
Levi was also happy to banter and play with Hestia. "What? Do you intend to form a Five-Color Ranger Team against Bright?"
He knew exactly what the Blue Ribbon was planning.
"Five-Color... Ranger Team?" The twin-tailed goddess froze in place upon hearing this.
It was Hephaestus by her side who reacted first, bursting into laughter with a "Pfft—" sound.
You don't say—if Hestia really managed to pull off that whatever-it-is 'Olympia Paradise Plan', then between herself, Hestia, Artemis, Astrea, and Demeter... the five of them really did have five different hair colors.
Assembling a Five-Color Ranger Team would be appropriate in every sense.
Hestia was half a beat slower, but being a goddess after all, once she understood Levi's joke, she immediately slapped her lover's arm in annoyance.
At this moment, a female voice suddenly sounded behind the three of them.
"Oh my, oh my. I thought I saw wrong earlier. Hestia, Hephaestus, good morning~"
Following the voice, what entered their view was a mature woman with long orange hair, wearing an off-shoulder dress, and possessing a bosom even broader than Hestia's.
Or rather, a goddess.
"Demeter, it's you."
"Good morning, Demeter."
Hestia and Hephaestus obviously knew her. After greeting the orange-haired goddess—or rather, Demeter—they began introductions for both parties, specifically for Demeter and Levi.
"Although you probably already saw him through the Divine Mirror during the War Game, this should be your first time seeing him in person, right? Here, this is my child, Levi Bright. The lover chosen by both me and Hephaestus."
"As for this one, she is the Agricultural Goddess, Demeter. A good friend of mine, Hephaestus, Astrea, and Artemis in Tenkai."
Levi followed the flow seamlessly and called out, "Lady Demeter, hello."
The orange-haired goddess nodded her head at first upon hearing this, but immediately after, she revealed a somewhat stunned expression.
"Wait, Hephaestus, you?!"
"Ahaha." Being stared at by her friend with a surprised gaze, the red-haired, one-eyed goddess couldn't help but scratch her cheek, though a triumphant smile hung on her face. "As you can see, I raided the base, and I succeeded."
Demeter fell silent upon hearing this.
After several seconds, she finally opened her mouth faintly: "If Freya finds out about this, I wonder what kind of expression she'll show? To be honest, I kind of want to see it."
With her saying that, Hestia and Hephaestus also successively revealed looks of anticipation.
Levi, on the other hand, had a flash of surprise on his face: 'Good lord, another black-bellied goddess.'
Although they were curious about Freya's reaction, the group present couldn't really run over just to taunt her.
Hephaestus immediately changed the subject. "Speaking of which, where are your children? Why aren't they moving with you today?"
"Them? Wasn't it the harvest season for crops a while ago? Everyone was worn out from work, so I took it upon myself to give them a few weeks of vacation," Demeter answered with a smile.
"Oh? Is that so?" Hestia raised an eyebrow.
Hephaestus also fell inexplicably silent for a moment. "If you encounter any difficulties, you can ask Hestia and me for help. We have a friendship of tens of millions of years, after all."
Demeter nodded. "Ah, I will." While speaking, she glanced once more at the blonde youth sandwiched between the two goddesses. A trace of an inexplicable expression flashed across her face, and she continued, "I still have things to do, so I won't disturb the date for the three of you."
Only when the orange-haired goddess's figure disappeared into the crowd did Hephaestus and Hestia finally dissolve the smiles they had feigned on their faces.
The two goddesses looked at each other. "Hestia, you felt it too, right?"
The Blue Ribbon nodded her head.
When residing in the Lower World, the gods have their Divine Power sealed. In their words and deeds, they are actually no different from ordinary humans.
To put it more directly: if they lie, it can actually be seen through by other gods.
Clearly, when Demeter spoke about her dependents just now, she was obviously being insincere.
There must have been some problems within the Demeter Familia.
As for what specifically? And why Demeter didn't seek outside help?
Seeing the two goddesses turn their gazes toward him one after another, Levi shrugged. His gaze quickly swept over the entry in his character status panel under 'Goddesses' Loving Protection', which had changed from [Demeter's Envious Love I] to [Demeter's Plea for Help Love I].
"I will send a clone to the Demeter Familia's station to take a look later."
"Hehe~ I knew my Levi was the best~~"
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