I love time travel the most!

Loki's smile grew increasingly cunning.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Not long after, the goddess skipped out of the guild, her satisfied smile like that of a fox who had just won a chicken, indicating that she had gained a considerable advantage in this confrontation.

"Oh, this is one of the benefits of information!"

She couldn't resist showing off.

"Huh, Loki, the High God?"

"Xiao Lin?"

Back at the guild, Kobayashi saw the goddess, known for her intelligence and cunning, less than a few dozen meters away. Seeing that she was all alone, he couldn't help but wonder why she hadn't brought any of her companions.

Upon seeing him, the goddess's expression brightened, and she wrapped her arm around Xiaolin's shoulder as she approached him.

"Hey kid, I heard you did something pretty impressive? Pretty daring, huh!"

It was less of a compliment and more of a sarcastic remark. Even if the other person was a goddess, the personality was a bit too nasty.

"...What did you say? I don't understand."

"Hahaha, exactly the same reaction, as expected of Uranus's familiar... All that is just a lie, isn't it? You're not Uranus's familiar, are you?"

Loki's words gave Kobayashi a bad feeling.

Chapter 324 At worst, I'll just change my identity and start anew.

The steps are dyed red by the setting sun.

The sun was about to set, and the maroon light, reminiscent of dusk, shone on Kobayashi's profile.

The one who brought this color is the god who is called "the god of the end times".

—Loki.

She stood on the upper steps, eliminating the height difference, and even appearing slightly taller than Kobayashi. Her smiling expression suggested she had already noticed everything.

"You are really brave."

"What do you mean?"

"Are you still going to play dumb? Despite Uranus's repeated attempts to conceal it, his actions will still be noticed by those who are interested. That dragon girl... that talking monster, you're the one who returned it, aren't you?"

"........."

The god of deceit, who manipulates all living beings, peels back the lies to uncover the truth.

Kobayashi remained silent.

When facing a supreme being who can discern the truth or falsehood of what the people of the lower realm say, the best approach is to speak less, or simply not to utter a word.

But all of this was under Loki's control.

Then, with surprise and admiration, she said, "Is this really a good idea? Even heroes can't withstand gossip. The huge backlash could crush you. Not only that, but the guild will also be affected."

"so what?"

"Don't you understand? You idiot!"

For some reason, the goddess suddenly became angry.

She abandoned her unreliable image, grabbed Xiaolin by the collar, brought her face close, opened her eyes, and said coldly:

"Humans and monsters are naturally opposed. If the guild starts to favor monsters, you can probably guess what will happen. So, in order to maintain a neutral image, Uranus needs to make a difficult decision! — To abandon you!"

Or rather, to put all the blame on Kobayashi.

Although it was Uranus who did it, if the guild breaks its promise, the entire city will be paralyzed and even face the danger of destruction.

At this point, someone needs to take the blame, and it can't be an unknown or marginalized figure.

And the candidate turned out to be the most suitable one.

Most importantly, he's from another world!

Kobayashi had anticipated Uranus's actions and expressed his dissatisfaction with this treatment...

It doesn't matter.

At worst, I can just change my identity and start anew.

—The Stove Ash Woman.

Transformation magic. It allows one to transform into any form and voice similar to their own physique, change gender, and even mimic racial characteristics.

This was the magic he had stolen from Lily long ago.

Uranus had shown him many favors, whether it was accepting him as a visitor from another world or not punishing him too much for causing a ruckus. Kobayashi remembered all of this.

Just consider it a return gift; it won't affect me much anyway.

But the goddess before him was shocked.

Seeing that Kobayashi seemed to have realized what was happening, she anxiously questioned, "Hey! Don't you care about anyone in this world?!"

I have absolutely no idea what the other person is thinking.

You should know that once the charge of secretly helping monsters is proven, not only will he be unable to stay in the city, but other places may also refuse him entry.

In severe cases, they would be wiped out on the spot!

Xiaolin wanted to tell her that she guessed right, there really was no one in this world she cared about.

Looking at the stubborn man before him, Loki was a little exasperated and sighed, "Even if you don't think about yourself, you should think about those monsters. They'll be implicated."

"...Are you threatening me?"

"No, I'm just stating the facts."

Now, it's not just the Loki Familia that's eyeing the "Heretic Child." Other Familias have also started to take action, including the Ikelos Familia, which is secretly causing trouble, and the general public is also paying close attention to this matter.

The pressure from multiple sources has left the guild struggling to breathe.

"Therefore, I have a proposal."

"What is it, Loki?"

"Let's play a game."

Loki flashed his foxy grin again, chuckling, "You'll assist those monsters, and we'll find them. Of course, even if we find them, they won't do anything strange; on the contrary, they'll help you hide their tracks. And the price is, Kobayashi, you... join my familia!"

The goddess, who had long coveted Kobayashi, finally got her best opportunity at this moment.

How could they possibly let it go?

The guild is now facing pressure from multiple sides and is struggling to cope on its own. Even with the help of Bell and others, it is unable to deal with the encirclement and suppression by other clans.

If the behemoth that is the Loki Familia were to intervene at this time, Kobayashi would most likely be captured.

Her plan was far too ambitious.

"Loki, Uranus, probably wouldn't agree, since I'm just a figurehead in the guild."

"Don't lie, you are not one of Uranus's followers at all."

Even though Kobayashi deliberately changed the facts, Loki still saw through him immediately, and even unfolded the parchment in his hand to stop him from making excuses.

Strange patterns appeared on it.

It wasn't the symbol of the city's gods, or even the symbol of the supreme god of this world, yet Kobayashi knew what it was.

The emblem of the Axis religion.

The symbol of the goddess Aqua.

Seeing that he stopped talking, Loki asked with a smile, "How about it, want to play... a game?"

Kobayashi, somewhat curious and surprised, asked, "Is this really a good idea, Loki? Finn... Your commander has been waiting for this opportunity, hasn't he? Perhaps he can use this to revive the dwarf race."

"Hmph—too bad, it was Finn who made me do this."

Loki seems to have said something incredible.

Seeing Kobayashi's surprise, she looked at the man before her with pride and admiration, and said, "Finn said that you are the most important. If he can get you to join the familia, he is willing to wait for the next suitable opportunity!"

Now and the future.

Finn chose a better future.

With Kobayashi's help, the clan will be stronger than ever before, the chances of reviving the Tontatta race will greatly increase, and most importantly, the potential riots caused by the struggle for Kobayashi will be eliminated.

Three birds with one stone!

As expected of Finn, who is known as the "Hero," his wisdom is truly admirable.

"Okay, I'll accept this challenge."

"Oh ho, that's pretty decisive."

"After all, it doesn't do me any harm, does it?"

"Then I won't hold back and will proceed."

The god of trickery has declared this.

From this moment on, the Loki Familia, one of the two top-tier Familias in Labyrinth City, has entered the fray.

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Return to the guild.

Even after a day, the guild was still incredibly noisy, with the clamor echoing in the hall, making everyone extremely irritable.

Just as Kobayashi was about to enter from the back to go to the guild's underground altar, he was stopped by someone.

"Kobayashi, can we talk for a bit?"

The two girls who appeared in the passage were a half-elf girl and a fox-woman girl.

I didn't know what they wanted, but under their worried gazes, I followed them to the well-soundproofed conference room.

Inside the room, Kobayashi sat on the sofa. Opposite him were two beautiful girls who remained silent, their lips pursed.

It seems to be to alleviate the oppressive atmosphere.