I love time travel the most!

"Haruhime, if you wish, I can send you back to the Far East. Although you probably won't be able to return to the mansion, you can go to our shrine. The goddesses will surely welcome you back with tears of joy."

Takemikazuchi's concern went a bit too far.

...While using that phrase to describe the god is a bit harsh, asking Haruhime without consulting Kobayashi is indeed excessive. However, he was probably too concerned about Haruhime and afraid she would be wronged, so he didn't dwell on it too much.

"Thank you, Takemikazuchi. But I'm fine."

Chunji politely declined.

The girl, freed from her tragic fate, placed her hands on her chest and smiled like a flower, saying, "I already have someone to serve me, and I have given my body and soul to him."

After saying that, she looked at Xiaolin with eyes full of love.

The Far Eastern god, with his hair styled in the same way on both sides, also looked over, scrutinized him from head to toe, nodded with satisfaction, and finally sighed softly.

What's going on? This sigh from an old father, as reluctant as if his daughter were getting married?

Xiaolin really wanted to complain.

For Haruhime, the male warrior of the Far East did indeed play the role of a father, especially since her biological father had severed ties with her.

"Fine, if you insist on doing so."

Seeing that Haruhime insisted, Takemikazuchi stopped pressing the issue and scratched his head, saying, "Anyway, we live very close by, so you can come over and play anytime."

"Yes, I understand!"

Chunji nodded very seriously.

Seeing this, Hestia said, "Then let's find a room in the manor to stay in. There are plenty of empty rooms here, you can choose whichever you like."

"Thank you, High Goddess Hestia."

Chunji thanked her again.

Seeing their harmonious interaction, Kobayashi raised an eyebrow and said:

"Wait a moment, I have a question."

"What's wrong, Kobayashi?"

"Master Xiaolin?"

The two looked at him strangely, not understanding what was going on.

"Why does Hestia act like Haruhime is one of your kin? She doesn't seem to have joined your kin."

"……Eh?"

Chunji stared blankly.

Hestia pouted unhappily, looking like she'd been caught red-handed. But she wasn't giving up and still argued, "Kobayashi, didn't you promise me that everything in the Ishtar Familia would belong to me?"

Please do not misinterpret the content.

Kobayashi rolled her eyes at her, annoyed, and corrected her, "What I meant was, apart from Haruhime, everything belonging to the Ishtar Familia belongs to the goddess Hestia."

"But all of the Ishtar Familia's property was burned down; there's nothing left!"

"Then that has nothing to do with me. If you feel you've been taken advantage of, you can go to the goddess Freya, after all, she's the one who turned the red-light district upside down."

"Well."

The big-breasted loli goddess with blue ribbons glared at Kobayashi through gritted teeth, but seeing his nonchalant attitude, she lost her temper.

Kobayashi is right. He wasn't the one who turned the entertainment district upside down, and he didn't guarantee that he would keep the property of the Ishtar Familia. He only said that everything except Haruhime would be given to her.

When Hestia saw that her plan had failed, she immediately lost her spirit and hunched her shoulders, resting her chin on the table.

Haruhime and Takemikazuchi, who were at the center of the conversation, looked at Kobayashi strangely.

"Lord Kobayashi, are you not a member of the retinue of the goddess Hestia?"

"No."

Chunji was a little confused.

When Hestia and the others were imprisoned by Ishtar, they said that Kobayashi had asked them to rescue her. After escaping, she naturally came to the Familia's camp, which is why she thought that Kobayashi was also a member of the Hestia Familia.

This is not her fault.

After all, you can't expect a prostitute who's constantly imprisoned in the red-light district like a caged bird to know about the major events that have happened in the labyrinth city recently.

However, it didn't matter to her. Haruhime had entrusted her body and soul to Kobayashi and was determined to serve him.

But she didn't care, while her elderly father did.

The male warrior crossed his arms, frowned slightly, and asked, "Kobayashi, although Haruhime said she wanted to follow you, can you tell me what you plan to do?"

“To be honest, I plan to have Haruhime retire from the adventurer profession,” Kobayashi said.

"……Eh?"

Chunji was stunned.

My first reaction was that I had been abandoned.

The [Mega Hammer] she wielded was an incredibly powerful magic, and it was precisely because of this magic that she was imprisoned by the goddess Ishtar.

It is no exaggeration to say that no clan can resist a magic spell that can unconditionally raise their rank by one level.

"So... does that mean I'm a burden, someone people dislike?"

Chunji looked pitiful with tears welling up in her eyes.

Because possessing troublesome magic would attract unwanted attention, they abandoned themselves, or something like that.

...That's probably the only reason.

Hestia grew anxious and shouted, "Kobayashi, what do you mean? You don't really dislike her, do you? If so, then let me take her in!"

After learning about Haruhime's magic, she was filled with envy. If she could join the Familia, Bell's safety would be guaranteed.

As for the fear of Bell being taken away, there is absolutely no such worry, because Haruhime likes Kobayashi, so there is no need to be afraid.

Hestia wasn't hostile to all girls; she didn't dislike girls like Bell who had no feelings for her.

Unlike the boisterous, big-breasted loli goddess with blue ribbons, the Far East male warrior appeared much more composed. He crossed his arms and said in a deep voice, "Don't get excited, Hestia. I think Kobayashi has other plans."

"There are other plans."

Kobayashi nodded.

Haruhime is being targeted entirely because of the magic she possesses. Therefore, regardless of which familia she joins, she is likely to put herself in danger.

Unless she ceases to be an adventurer and joins a neutral organization that can protect her. And there is only one such organization in the labyrinth city.

"—A guild?"

Kenjiro stroked his chin, deep in thought.

Kobayashi advised, "Think about it carefully, Haruhime's potential and qualities are not enough to support her becoming an adventurer. Rather than facing danger in the dungeon or being wary of potential crises, it would be better for her to join a neutral guild. That way, even if someone wants to harm her, they will have to consider the power of the guild."

Takemikazuchi frowned.

After a long pause, he sighed and said to Hestia, "I'm sorry, but I still think Kobayashi's suggestion is very good."

"how come……"

Hestia sighed in disappointment.

"Even so, what does Haruhime really think?"

"me……"

Haruhime was also confused when faced with Takemikazuchi's question.

She really wanted to dedicate herself to Kobayashi, but it seems that Kobayashi doesn't really want her to stay by his side.

Seeing this, Kobayashi comforted her, "Haruhime, contributing doesn't necessarily mean going on dungeon adventures together. There are other options that won't cause us worry. Don't worry, I'll come to see you every day from now on."

"...Since you, Lord Kobayashi, have such high hopes, I understand. I will join the guild."

"Well, you're so good."

Xiaolin rubbed her ear.

The golden fox ears felt incredibly soft to the touch. Haruhime was probably quite happy too, her fluffy, wide tail swaying back and forth behind her.

Perhaps out of sheer curiosity, Kobayashi grabbed her tail as if possessed.

"X-Sir Xiaolin...?!"

"Don't move, let me play with it for a while."

"Yes, yes...!"

Chunji felt a tingling sensation spreading from her lower body to her upper body.

Ok? ? ?

Is she in heat?

Chapter 315 Jealousy

The guild was just as noisy as usual today.

The spacious hall, made of white marble, was packed with adventurers coming and going, so crowded that it was almost suffocating.

Most of them headed towards the bulletin board or notice board, some went to help the ladies waiting at the counter, and a few stayed in a corner of the guild.

For example, Kobayashi.

"You really caused quite a stir!"

"Hahaha... Hahahaha..."

The half-elf girl leaned closer, her chest and beautiful face both exuding a powerful aura.

Xiaolin placed her hands in front of her chest, wanting to push him away but hesitant to do so. What if she touched something inappropriate…

"Kobayashi, what are you thinking about!"

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have thought that way!"

Eina's questioning made Kobayashi subconsciously apologize.