Chapter 113: Familiar Faces.

Chapter 113: Familiar Faces.

When we arrived at the banquet, we were greeted by stares from many people. I recognized most of the people there, but there were some "extras" that I didn't remember existing.

They were characters who were not important to the story. So I ignored them and paid attention to just a few people: Loki and her familia members and Takemikazuchi and his familia members, especially Mikoto.

And there was also Freya, who was a little way off, talking to some other people. She hadn't seen us yet. She was wonderful, probably one of the most beautiful Goddesses in danmachi.

But she is treacherous. I must treat her as an enemy, at least until there are indications that the story has been changed.

Oh, and I cannot forget Hermes. Asfi accompanied him.

They were the first people we talked to as soon as we entered. Even though I hadn't met him, Hermes knew me very well.

"I'm only at level two yet. I don't know if I'll be able to move up in level anytime soon. It's hard." I answered Hermes' question.

"I'm sure you'll be able to level up in no time. You are part of Hestia's Familia; doesn't that make you special? Both you and Bell have broken records." He was wearing a friendly smile the whole time.

"Yes, that's right. However, Bell can level up easier than I can. He has an interesting skill."

"Hmm..."

"But it's better not to talk about it. How are you finding this feast? A little bad, isn't it?" At my question, Hermes took a look around him. The only person near us was Asfi, but she was silent.

Bell had disappeared, and Hestia was standing beside the table, devouring a large amount of food. She shouldn't do that. It even looks like she is starving. Haa~~ But I'll ignore that.

"Yes, a little." Hermes looked with his sharp eyes towards Freya, standing on the other side of the hall. The woman was looking directly at me.

I could feel a chill in my stomach, her gaze penetrating my body. Yes, I was feeling fear just by looking at her. I turned my face away and avoided looking into her face, but then I noticed that she was coming closer.

Hermes continued with a smile, and Asfi spoke something in his ear.

"I have to go now, have fun." Hermes walked away along with Asfi. I sighed and looked back. Freya was already quite close. She was walking elegantly.

"I see. I'll look for him. Stay here and eat as much as you want."

"I'll enjoy it a lot!"

"Just don't overdo it." I placed my cup on the table and then walked through the banquet while being watched by many people. I kept my composure and acted as if I didn't care.

I looked around for Bell but could not find him anywhere. I concluded that he was probably somewhere isolated because he was nervous about asking Ais to dance.

He also had quite a hard time in the light novel.

'Ais is right there. Should I take that opportunity? Besides, Tiona keeps staring at me fiercely, which will eventually get Loki's attention.' Fortunately, she was too distracted to notice.

Okay, here we go. Sorry Bell, talk to you later.

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As I approached, Loki turned to look at me, suspicious. But she just turned around and ignored me. Unlike her, Tiona and Ais were willing to talk to me. Especially Tiona.

She tried to hug me, but I signaled her not to do that in this place.

"How are you? I miss you." Tiona said. She took care that no one listened. Even Ais couldn't hear.

"I'm good, and you? How is Ais after that dinner?"

"She doesn't seem so suspicious of you. We'll be able to hang out together more often from now on."

"I see. That's good." I approached Ais, and she stared at me without sketching any expression. I could ask her to dance with me.

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