novelraw Chapter 134 134: The White-Haired Boy of the Takemikazuchi Familia
Chapter 134 134: The White-Haired Boy of the Takemikazuchi Familia
At the communal dormitory.
After the end of this War Game, they had obtained the Familia residence that had belonged to Apollo. Naturally, Mikoto had to return once to pack up her belongings and prepare to move.
Most importantly, the rent that would now be saved, together with the income earned from the Familia's dungeon expeditions, could all be sent by Lord Takemikazuchi to the younger brothers and sisters at the Far East orphanage.
However, when facing the War God Takemikazuchi once again, she did so as a member of the Hestia Familia. Just like usual, the girl resembled an adventurer who had left home to work elsewhere and was now sharing her final gains with her family.
"During this period…"
"Whether it was exploring the Dungeon, or the things that happened in Orario, everything overall has been very fulfilling. Lady Hestia's attitude has also been very good."
"…"
The gentle man dressed in a kimono, with his black hair tied into a braid, did not interrupt. Instead, he simply listened in the role of a "listener," his eyes filled with relief.
His child had not caused trouble for Hestia.
In fact, from the lively tone in Mikoto's voice, Takemikazuchi could almost see that stubborn little girl from the Far East—who had always carried a resilient spirit—now finally grown up.
And she had found the path that would let her keep moving forward!
"With Ron's help, my adventurer level successfully rose to Lv.3. I just don't know why it feels like even after leveling up… during this War Game, I still didn't help very much."
When Ron was mentioned, the frustration hidden deep in the girl's heart could be clearly felt.
But Takemikazuchi felt—this was simply something perfectly reasonable.
Even he himself, after personally witnessing that battle with absolutely no suspense, as the "War God," could not help but applaud Ron's outstanding performance.
A newcomer who had dreamed of becoming an adventurer, who had not even mastered the basics of swordsmanship, yet in an extremely short time had grown to his current level.
An undeniable miracle!
Takemikazuchi sighed softly and shook his head, his eyes filled with emotion as he said, "It's not just you—even I never imagined he would grow so quickly."
There was something he did not say.
Perhaps in the not-too-distant future, the world itself would write an entirely new chapter because of Ron's appearance—and usher in the dazzling era that belonged solely to him.
"Just focus on doing your best."
"Don't compare yourself with those… monster-like geniuses. Keep your feet on the ground and steadily improve yourself. I believe that the future you possess, Mikoto, is just as broad."
"…"
"Thank you, Lord Takemikazuchi."
"Go ahead and take care of your moving for now. I should also go guide the newcomers. Recently, a group of children arrived in Orario, so there's no need to worry about the Familia."
"Our members have already been replenished."
"Not only that..."
As Takemikazuchi said this, his gaze passed through the window and stopped on the figure of a white-haired boy in the courtyard who was training diligently.
What he possessed was the same diligence comparable to Ron's.
His tone could not help but carry a trace of anticipation.
"I also… encountered a very outstanding child in Orario. Don't slack off—be careful he might catch up to you."
"I will continue to work hard." Mikoto nodded firmly.
Following Takemikazuchi's gaze, she looked toward the white-haired boy in the courtyard. The familiar environment, the same serious attitude toward basic training—the girl seemed to… see, in this junior newcomer, the shadow that had once belonged to Ron!
...
After all, it had been Ron who brought it up. After briefly asking Daphne and Cassandra about their goals and thoughts, Hestia approved their application and allowed them to join the Familia.
When she saw the talents those two girls possessed, she finally understood the reason.
Adventurers in Orario who possess command ability are very rare. Daphne had once served as the commander of the Apollo Familia and also possessed the magic "Raumure," which could increase the defense of team members.
As for the other member named Cassandra, she could take on the role of a "healer." It was because of the special skill she had mastered: Five Dimension Troia.
It was hard to imagine… that a special skill even the gods themselves could not interpret would appear in her own Familia one after another!
'Why does it feel like… as a god, I haven't played any role at all in the development of the Familia? Ron has been the one quietly putting in all the effort behind the scenes.'
The girl's heart was filled with emotion.
It was just as her close friend Hephaestus had once said: Ron had been the one holding up this rundown Familia, while she, the goddess, was basically the Familia's mascot.
She only wanted to stand up straight now.
So what if she was the mascot!
With the current size of the Familia, if one were to calculate strictly according to Orario's laws—rounding it up, it could almost be considered… their shared property.
Setting aside the material conditions, the size of the membership had already reached a very astonishing level: they had Ron and Mikoto as two Lv.3 adventurers, as well as the Lv.2 adventurers Daphne and Cassandra.
When once again facing the Familia expeditions that the Adventurers Guild could issue at any time, Hestia believed that, with their current scale, they at least no longer needed to worry too much about overall safety.
After leaving the room, she did not forget tonight's celebration banquet. Nor did she treat anyone differently. Looking at the two new members standing somewhat at a loss by the door, she explained seriously: "In the evening, we'll eat at the Hostess of Fertility. It will serve as your welcome ceremony, as well as the celebration banquet for the victory in the War Game."
After giving this simple explanation, the girl began to busy herself with other matters.
Only Daphne and Cassandra—who had just successfully become members of the "Hestia" Familia—remained standing there in a daze. They looked at each other, their expressions somewhat strange.
There was no exclusion at all.
They could clearly feel the friendliness of their new goddess, yet their former Familia had only just disbanded, and now they were about to attend a banquet celebrating the victory of the War Game.
"A celebration banquet like that…"
"If we go attend it, is that really appropriate?"
"Let's attend."
Facing her close friend's confusion, Daphne smiled and nodded. Although she had not yet completely integrated into it, she liked the relaxed atmosphere of the Familia now.
A brand-new platform, a brand-new beginning…
She was already eager to begin looking forward to the future of the "Hestia" Familia.
"Cassandra, you need to put your energy into the Hestia Familia."
"O-Okay!" The girl responded timidly.
She held the pillow she had long been used to sleeping with in her arms, her gaze sweeping across this Familia residence that felt both familiar and yet full of unfamiliarity.
Meaning that, from now on, she could still live here!
However, when Cassandra remembered her marginal position in the "Apollo" Familia, the worry in her eyes gradually overshadowed the joy of remaining here.
It seemed Daphne noticed what she was thinking.
"And one more thing…" Daphne did not forget to add: "Those strange dreams of yours—try not to mention them in front of Lady Hestia or Captain Ron."
"It's for your own good."
"…"
Cassandra did not know what to say.
After all, in her dreams, the destruction of the "Apollo Familia" had happened right before her eyes. But if she completely ignored it, she found it very hard to convince her own heart.
She could not understand why no one would believe her…
That young man's handsome face suddenly came to mind, and she murmured softly: "Perhaps… Captain Ron might believe what I say?"
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