Dragon Ball: Saiyan's Gourmet Journey

Chapter 682: Fiora's new skill [Invisible Wings], and the new target of [Bountiful Mistress]'s conquest.

"Ais has been stuck at Lv.5 for three years, and her ability growth has reached the limit for her level. The stagnation in her strength has made her feel anxious."

Therefore, upon encountering someone whose swordsmanship surpassed his own, he asked to learn swordsmanship from them; however, that person was a member of the Hestia Familia.

Nine Demon Princess looked at the god Loki and said.

"Ha, do you think I'm the kind of god who would stop Ais from progressing?"

“Loki, you and the god Hestia don’t get along, and in situations like this, we will consider your feelings.”

"So what? At worst, I'll just have to bow down to that little dwarf and lose face a bit. As long as Ais is happy and comforts this wounded god with her soft breasts..."

"Bang~"

Before Loki could finish speaking, he was struck on the forehead by the Nine Demoness's hand chop.

"That child is very innocent, don't always try to take advantage of him."

The ninety-nine-year-old elf spoke to his eccentric, middle-aged god in an educational tone.

"Guardian moms are so scary!"

Loki, clutching his forehead where he'd been chopped with a chop, said with tears welling in his eyes.

"Who are you calling the mother?!"

Riveria's glare made the god shrink back.

"In short, that's the situation. And given Ais's relentless drive to become stronger, if you try to stop her, it might lead her to consider leaving the group."

Finn added.

"Ais leaving the group?! How can this be?!"

Loki immediately jumped up from his chair.

"Then you, the chief god, need to think carefully about how to prevent that child from having the idea of ​​leaving the group. Alright, let's go take a shower and rest for a bit."

Finn, Grace, and Riveria left the room, while Loki remained inside, pondering the matter.

After Ais finished showering, she called the swordswoman to her room, ostensibly to update her stats.

"Ais, was the person you met today a very skilled swordsman?"

Loki placed his blood-stained fingertips on the girl's smooth back and asked.

"Yes, that's very impressive."

Ais nodded.

"So skilled that you'd really like to ask him for advice on swordsmanship?"

"I want to continue to get stronger; if I'm only at this level now, it's far from enough."

"If I don't agree, will you leave me, child?"

After a moment of silence, the swordswoman's somewhat somber voice rang out: "I don't know."

She joined the Loki Familia at the age of 7 and has been there for 9 years now.

Loki's Familia had companions who felt like family to her, yet these companions made it difficult for the young girl to answer questions from the gods.

"Alright, I won't stop you. As long as it's for your sake, Ais, I, as a god, would be willing to bow down and beg that little dwarf god."

"Loki, thank you."

The swordswoman thanked him but did not stop the god from reaching out his hand to grab her breast.

"It seems you're serious, kid."

When Loki touched the girl's chest, he, who should have been like a female hooligan, was not as happy as he had imagined. The fact that the girl was willing to be touched by him meant that she was determined to learn swordsmanship even if he groped her breasts, so that she could become stronger.

If he really didn't agree and wanted to stop the girl from getting stronger, she might actually choose to leave the clan.

"Hey, what is this?!"

But soon, Loki exclaimed in surprise, noticing some unusual changes on the girl's ability panel that had appeared.

Skill [Invisible Wings]: You responded to someone's emotional longing, causing them to see you as a wing to help them soar. As you help them take flight, you will also be carried along. (Gain some of the skill effects from the other person)
Experience gain rate increased, currently +10%, the increase depends on your bond with the Wing Master. This skill is a passive, temporary effect; it disappears when your bond with the Wing Master is severed.

Even Loki, the goddess, was a little stunned after seeing this skill; it was the first time she had ever seen someone grant her a temporary skill.

Ais's stats, which were already stagnant at Lv.5, saw a nearly 20-point increase in proficiency after this update. Her main stat, Dexterity, even rose from a827 to a837.

This was quite an unexpected situation for Ais, whose stats didn't improve much no matter how much she fought, and who seemed to have reached the limit of her current level.

"Loki, what's going on?"

Looking at the record sheet of her own ability values ​​in her hand, the swordswoman asked with some doubt, suspecting that her god had given her a fake record sheet.

"I don't know what happened either. The only explanation is that you were affected by that temporary skill that appeared. It may have allowed you to break through your limits, but this..."

Loki's expression was quite complicated. She didn't know where Hestia had found this child who could grant others temporary skills, nor did she know why Hestia would bestow such a temporary skill upon Ais.

"Anyway, it's not a bad thing, right?"

"Uh, that's true."

Loki wore a bitter expression, already able to imagine Hestia's smug look when she learned that a girl from her familia wanted to learn swordsmanship from her familia members.

But let's put that aside for now...

"Tonight, my gracious hostess, I've made a reservation to welcome everyone back from our investigation!"

The words of the Joker God caused some of the Loki Familia members, who had just returned from taking a bath and doing a guild investigation mission in the dungeon, to cheer.

. . . .

At the same time, the magic stone doorbell on the large iron gate of the Hestia Familia's residence was activated.

"Who?"

The Saiyan boy, who had already returned home, saw the lit sacred lamp and went out to check on the situation.

"Mr. Broly, it's me!"

The red-haired dwarf outside the door waved and spoke.

"who are you?"

Broly approached, looking at the dwarfs outside the door with some confusion, and asked.

“I am Lorne Vick.”

"Who is that?"

"The adventurers you saved in the dungeon."

Broly only remembered after being reminded by the red-haired dwarfs.

"Oh, you, the guy who went on an adventure into the dungeon to pursue a pig-man girl, what brings you here?"

"I've been quite busy these days and haven't had a chance to come and thank you. Today I finally have some free time, so I've come to express my gratitude."

“That was just a small favor,” Broly waved his hand. “I accept your thanks. Is there anything else?”

"I would like to treat Mr. Broly to a meal."

The red-haired dwarf tribesman.

"This one……"

Broly hesitated.

"What's wrong? Is there something else you need to do?"

Lorne Vick asked.

“Since someone has come to thank you and invited you to dinner, then go ahead, Broly.”

Before Broly could answer, Hestia's voice came from behind him.

"Lady Hestia, is this alright?"

Broly looked back at his goddess.

"No problem, no problem."

"Hey, Lady Hestia, would you like to come along too?"

Lorne then asked a question.

"Where to go?"

Lily Luca heard the commotion outside and quickly slipped out to ask.

“My lady of the house, if you don’t mind, Miss Erd may come along as well.”

Lorne added.

Because he was tasked with investigating the Soma Familia, he knew some information about Lilyluka.

"Hey, that tavern that's pretty famous among adventurers, I heard their stew is delicious?!"

The little girl's eyes lit up.

"We won't go."

Hestia refused.

"Ah, why?"

Lily Luca looked at the Loli Goddess with some confusion.

"They're treating us to dinner to thank Broly for saving their lives. What's the point of us two unrelated people going along and getting treated to a meal by them?"

Hestia said, hands on her hips.

"It's alright."

Lorne quickly replied.

"No need, we have some things to take care of here."

"By the way, Mr. Vic, if you're going to treat Broly to dinner, you'd better bring plenty of money, because my kid has quite a big appetite."

Hestia offered a reminder.

"Then I'll bring food back later?"

Broly asked.

"Okay, just remember to bring some money. Mr. Vic won't have to pay for our share."

The loli goddess dragged the little girl back.

There's still a third of the intelligence information on the members of the Soma Familia that hasn't been categorized and sorted out yet.

“Mr. Nabroli, let’s go.”

Lorne Vick looked at the boy.

“Hmm.” Broly nodded, but went back to get his money pouch before going out with the other person.

. . . .

"The hostess is very generous; her stewed meat dishes are exceptional. The fruit wine that the proprietress Mia brews herself is also very delicious, in no way inferior to the wines that are regularly sold by the brewers of the Soma clan."

Along the way, the red-haired dwarfs explained the details of the tavern where they were going to treat them to a meal.

"I don't drink."

Broly reminded him of something.

"Ah, it's okay, fruit tea is delicious too."

Lorne quickly replied.

"Besides the food and drinks, the waitresses are also exceptional; they are all beautiful and charming women."

There are lively and adorable cat-girls, aloof and beautiful elf girls who aren't very friendly to guests, and a gentle and charming human girl who serves as the shop's mascot!

Lorne Vick spoke eloquently.

"Wait, you're inviting me to dinner, not to some shady place, right?"

Upon hearing what the other person said, Broly stopped and asked.

"Hey, the lavish mistress is a very proper place."

"Then what do you mean by telling me how pretty the waitresses are?"

"Ah, I just wanted to say that while enjoying delicious food, we, as diners, can also appreciate the beautiful waitresses working hard in the tavern."

"Why are you staring at the waiters while they work? Do you have some serious illness?"

Broly couldn't understand it.

"Uh, that's one of the features of the 'Abundant Mistress' that attracts male adventurers to dine there."

Lorne scratched his head and answered.

"Of course, that shop is definitely a legitimate tavern. Manager Mia's strength is unfathomable. If any adventurer is too clever for their own good and dares to flirt with her female staff, they will be beaten up and thrown out, even if they are only a level 3 adventurer."

The red-haired dwarf added another sentence.

How much further do we have to go?

After walking three more streets, Broly asked.

"The bountiful hostess is located on the main street of the West District, just ahead."

Lorne pointed to the tavern not far away, which was starting to get lively, and said that if he hadn't been temporarily staying at the Hephaestus Familia's residence, this would probably be a shop that Broly would often pass by when going to the dungeon. Unlike the quiet morning, it was bustling with people at night.

The aroma wafting from the shop made Broly's mouth water, and his stomach, which hadn't eaten dinner that night, started rumbling.

"Ah, Mr. Broly, let's hurry over there."

The red-haired dwarf clutched his stomach, as if the sound had come from him, and called out to Broly before quickly running towards the tavern not far away.

Broly quickly followed, pushing open the half-closed tavern door, and the cacophony of sounds seemed to enter his ears with an even clearer illusion.

This is a bustling tavern filled with the lively atmosphere of Orario, where two catgirl waitresses are busy serving guests.

“Mr. Broly, there is an empty seat here.”

Lorne found an empty seat in a relatively quiet corner and beckoned him over.

"What would you like to order, sir?"

Broly walked over and sat down opposite the red-haired dwarf, when another light voice sounded from behind him.

Can I order you?

Broly turned his head and almost blurted out the question.

[New target discovered: Ryu Rion, currently at 0 happiness level (working)]

The elven waitress, wearing a light green dress and a white apron, frowned, noticing the strange look in the eyes of the dwarf man before her.

He seemed to have some thoughts about her, but it was different from the lecherous gazes of ordinary male adventurers.

After thinking for a moment, she repeated the question: "Sir, what would you like to order?"

"Uh, um, do you have any recommendations?"

Broly recovered from the shock of suddenly encountering a new target and began to question the elven waitress in front of him.

"If I had to recommend something, it would definitely be our tavern's signature dish, 'The Abundant Mistress's Loving Stew'."

Ryu answered.

"Then this one will do."

Broly nodded.

One serving or two?

"Two servings."

The red-haired dwarf took over the conversation.

Would you like a drink?

"Your mixed fruit juice."

Don't you want alcohol?

Liu looked over in confusion. It seemed that very few of the customers who came to eat here did not order alcohol.

"No alcohol, we don't drink."

Lorne was a drinker, but this was a dinner to repay a debt of gratitude, so he naturally had to go along with his benefactor, Broly.

"Do you need anything else?"

After Liu finished recording, he asked another question.

"Mr. Broly, do you need anything else?"

Do you have a menu here?

"Yes, I'll go get it for you."

The elven girl walked toward the counter, and just as she was about to take the menu to the customer, another girl took over the troublesome task of serving customers.

"Liu, you go and report the dishes. I'll take care of the guests over there."

"Eh?"

Liu looked at her friend with some surprise.

"That's a stranger. I'm going to use my charm as the tavern's mascot to turn her into a regular customer!"

The cute girl with gray eyes and gray hair explained it this way with a smile.

"Well, then I'll leave it to you, Seele."

The green-haired elf nodded, handed over the menu, and went to the kitchen to order.

Holding the menu, Seele's gaze was fixed on the boy whose back was to her.

The other party's brilliant and profound soul was so dazzling.

To this day, she has never seen such a soul in Orario, like a pure white gem inlaid with speckled colors.

The race should be Dwarfs. Although I often observe children, this is indeed the first time I have seen this face. Is he a novice adventurer who has just arrived in the city, or is he engaged in other professions?

No, whatever happens, the most important thing right now is that I really want this child who suddenly appeared in my life.

Seele approached and overheard the conversation of the dwarves sitting in the corner.

"Lorne, do you know anything about that elven waiter from earlier?"

The boy being watched asked this question.

"Mr. Broly, you mean Miss Leon, right?"

"Ah."

“I know some of the details.”

"Can you tell me if I can buy it?"

"Hey, what's this?"

"She is the person I want to meet."

Broly was telling the truth.

"Oh, you've taken a liking to her?"

Lorne was a little surprised, but his expression quickly turned serious.

“Mr. Broly, it’s not about the money, it’s that the other person isn’t the right person to meet.”

The red-haired dwarf said in a low voice.

"Ok?"

“Miss Leon is an elf with a strong sense of justice.”

"What does this have to do with her being unsuitable for a chance encounter?"

Broly looked at the little people opposite him with some confusion.

"Okay, I'll tell you this quietly, but you have to promise not to tell anyone else."

"Yes, I promise."

"Miss Li'ang is actually..."

"What is it actually?"

Before the red-haired dwarf could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a gentle voice that suddenly intervened.

Turning my head, I saw a girl with gentle eyes, like silk soaked in water, bending down to lean closer, as if she wanted to hear their whispers.

Her eyelashes fluttered slightly, a faint smile played on her lips, and she lightly brushed a strand of hair with her fingertips, looking at them with a puzzled expression, as if asking: Why aren't you saying anything?

“Ah, Miss Seele…”

Lorne exclaimed in surprise.

Broly also snapped out of his daze. He had been so focused on talking to the dwarfs on the other side that he hadn’t noticed someone getting so close to him.

However, what surprised Broly even more than this was that the girl was also a target of the Crystal Palace's affections.

[New target discovered: Seele Frova, currently at happiness level 3, and steadily rising]

(End of this chapter)