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"I remember... he should be Kobayashi from the Uranus Familia, his title is [The Binder]? But he really has courage, daring to compete with a god in drinking."

"What a coward! The gods have sealed their divine power, just like humans! I support Kobayashi! Go for it, Kobayashi! You must defeat the gods and show them the might of us mortals!"

"Bullshit! Gods can lose? I'm on the side of Hermes! Go on, let those arrogant fools know the power of the gods!"

For some reason, the people around them started shouting. Although there was a suspicion of stirring things up, the two of them's original goal was simply to get each other drunk.

"Ton ton ton ton..."

"Ton ton ton ton..."

The wall of wine glasses piled up in front of them grew higher and higher, and the cheers from the onlookers grew louder and louder.

"50 cups, 50 cups already!"

"So powerful! Are those two some kind of wine gods?!"

"Are human stomachs really that big? Could it be that instead of blood, alcohol is flowing through our bodies?"

Low murmurs emanated from the surrounding area, crowding the corner of the tavern.

Asphi wanted to stop Hermes, whose face was flushed and who looked like he was about to collapse, but as soon as she made a move, she saw her own god give her a wink, which meant that everything was still under control.

It appeared to have reached a critical point, but it was merely a facade to lull Kobayashi into a false sense of security.

Kobayashi, however, appeared perfectly normal, showing no signs of being affected by the alcohol. He raised his glass, drank it all in one gulp, and then put the glass down.

His mechanical, repetitive movements make one wonder if he is a doll.

Most importantly, neither of them went to the toilet once during this period. It seemed like they weren't just competing in drinking capacity, but also in bladder capacity.

Xiao Lin didn't know what Hermes was like; he only knew that he was about to collapse.

At first, he was quite adept at it, but later, as he kept trying to speed up the drinking and get Hermes drunk as quickly as possible, he secretly purified the wine into water. Unexpectedly, Hermes had such a high alcohol tolerance that it was Hermes who couldn't take effect and ended up with water down there.

Just when he was about to give up, a rough voice stopped the drinking contest.

"You two, stop right there! And you bunch of idiots who're just there for the fun, get out of here! You're disturbing the other guests! Are you morons?!"

Mia's mother, her face grim, glared at them fiercely.

Behind her tall figure, a cat-eared girl appeared, sticking out her tongue and making a face at Kobayashi.

It's Anya.

She probably called Mia's mother because she noticed something was wrong with Kobayashi.

After all, no one but the store manager could stop the stalemate.

The imposing "Little Giant" caused the guests to scatter as soon as he appeared. Some of the more intoxicated drinkers tried to shout, but immediately cowered after Mia stomped her foot on the floor, making a dull thud.

The pressure is too great.

Only then did those in charge realize who was in charge here.

With Mia's mother's forceful intervention, Kobayashi and Hermes had no choice but to stop.

Then--

The two, who were evenly matched, suddenly clasped each other's right hands in mid-air and smiled in acknowledgment.

Snapped!Snapped!

"Are you two idiots?!"

They were then hit hard on the head by Asif, who was in a fit of anger.

Chapter 295 Compared to you

This is a magnificent palace, its exterior opulent and imposing, and its main hall equally splendid and luxurious.

Golden light spilled onto the towering pillars and candlesticks, its dazzling brilliance almost blinding. The high ceiling created a sense of openness, and the surrounding walls were adorned with exquisite relief carvings.

In the center of the hall was a magnificent staircase that made one want to lean back. Mustering my courage, I climbed to the second floor and arrived at the banquet hall where the dinner was held.

A huge crystal chandelier hangs from the high ceiling, and a long table is covered with soft silk, on which are delicacies that only the upper class can enjoy.

Everything about it can only be described as "luxury".

Today is a divine feast hosted by the Apollo Familia. This feast, which was previously reserved for deities, has this time seen its host, Apollo, stipulate that each guest must bring a child from their family.

The other gods, as usual, found it interesting and agreed, and made a pact to choose the child they were most satisfied with to bring over.

Essentially, it's about showing off.

"And why am I here at such a banquet?"

Kobayashi stood on the balcony, swirling the wine glass in his hand, watching the carriages gathering below and the handsome men and beautiful women in formal attire stepping down from them.

He never expected Apollo to go to such lengths to satisfy his own desires.

Although it was done in accordance with the trend, it may not have been without the intention of demonstrating the strength of the clan and putting pressure on a weaker clan.

A disgusting god.

As for why Xiaolin is here, it all started yesterday after he had a drinking contest with a certain playboy.

To get him to the banquet, they were willing to use their past favors. What's even more incomprehensible is how Hermes managed to get himself involved.

Moreover, in a banquet presided over by the gods, a lone mortal from the lower realm would stand out conspicuously.

Fortunately, Liu Zi was there to keep me company, otherwise it would have been too awkward.

But the constant nagging around me is a bit unbearable.

"Hey, don't you think those two kids are amazing? A handsome boy and a beautiful girl, they're human but they're as dazzling as gods, so wonderful! I really want to take them back to my clan and pamper them!"

"If I remember correctly, that child should be a [Binder]."

"The child who went on the expedition with the Loki Familia? I remember he was from the Uranus Familia, wasn't he? Could it be that Uranus came too?"

"I didn't see him. But he probably didn't come; he doesn't like these kinds of occasions."

Gods are a group of bold and unrestrained creatures. They come to the mortal realm to enjoy themselves to the fullest, and naturally they make no attempt to hide their desire for Kobayashi and Ryuzu on the balcony.

After all, Kobayashi was wearing a suit specially designed for him by Kazuma Sato, the Dawn Knight set that could highlight his unique temperament.

With Liu Zi, dressed in a gorgeous evening gown, following behind him as his dance partner, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them a perfect couple.

It would be a great honor to be served by a child like that.

Passionate and bold gazes fell upon him, and some gods were already stirring with desire.

Just as I was planning to go for a stroll in the courtyard and disappear for a while.

"Ah! It's Kobayashi!"

A deity pushed through the crowd and rushed over, grabbing his arm as if afraid he would suddenly disappear.

Although she is female, it's a pity she has a flat chest.

Among his limited acquaintances, it seems there is only one god who is so flat-chested.

Turning to Loki, who was dressed in a sharp red suit, and Ais, who was following behind him looking slightly shy, he greeted him, "Lord Loki, it's been a long time. And Ais, you too. Also, your dress is very beautiful."

The pale green dress featured a low-cut, backless design, exposing her slender shoulders and fair skin. The dress was adorned with delicate embroidery and embellishments, and she wore long, smooth black gloves on both arms.

Part of her long golden hair was tied up, while the rest fell to her lower back. Her chest rose and fell gracefully, her waist was slender, and her long skirt flowed out.

At this moment, she was dazzling under the lights, surpassing even most of the goddesses in the venue.

It's a gentleman's basic courtesy to compliment a woman's attire, and Kobayashi believed he meant nothing more than polite small talk. But to his surprise, Ais blushed slightly and turned her head away, avoiding his gaze.

Is it because you feel uncomfortable with your unconventional attire?

That's a little too cute.

Seeing Ais's shyness, Loki sensed something was wrong. He hooked his arm around Kobayashi's shoulder, his eyes dangerous, and said in a low voice, "Hey, hey, hey, where are you looking? I'm warning you, Ais is mine!"

Because of the height difference, Xiaolin had to bend down and said with a bit of a headache, "Yes, yes, I had no intention of stealing it, please rest assured, Loki."

"You mean you look down on my Ais? Are you trying to pick a fight?!"

"Are you trying to cause trouble?!"

Should we allow looting or not? Which side is in it?

It's not that I don't understand Loki's feelings—wanting to show off his best daughter while also fearing she might be kidnapped by some random rascal—but this really puts Kobayashi and Ais in a difficult position.

At this moment, Loki whispered, "Kid, it's not impossible for you to pursue my Ais, and I can even help you in secret."

She hadn't forgotten what the three leaders of the clan had said before: if they had the chance, they must win over Kobayashi.

This wasn't about whether she wanted to or not; it was something she had to do to protect herself.

Loki was naturally unwilling to use Ais as bait, but if he could trick Kobayashi into coming over, then he would be completely at her mercy.

After that, he punched Hestia and kicked Freya, driving all the eyesores out of the labyrinth city!

Hehehehehehehe——

Seeing Loki's greasy smile, Kobayashi felt a chill and refused, "No need. I don't like people gossiping about me when I'm pursuing girls. Besides, Miss Ais isn't an object. Won't she get angry if I say that?"

"……what?"

Loki was speechless upon hearing Kobayashi's question, and at the same time, he sensed a faint anger coming from behind him.

Turning my head, I saw Ais raising her fist.

"Ais... Ais... Listen to me, it's a scam! How could I possibly treat you like an object? You have to believe me!"

Snapped--

Unfortunately, Ais, knowing her god's personality, simply wouldn't believe it, and her fist landed hard on Loki's head, causing the god who had spoken out of turn to suffer greatly.

Loki's antics bring a touch of laughter to the space near the balcony.

As expected of the Goddess of Mischief, both her clan emblem and she herself have become utter clowns.

"Oh my! You're all gathered together! Let me join in!"

Suddenly, a loud voice rang out.

Turning her head, she saw Hermes leading the way, walking towards the balcony with a beaming smile. Seeing his crescent-shaped eyes, Xiaolin's anger rose a little more.

Following behind him were Takemikazuchi, Hestia, Hephaestus, and their respective familias, all looking tormented and disgusted.