DxD: Scion of Lucifuge-Chapter 295: The Gathering of Gods, Meeting Hephaestus—Confronting Loki

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While Roy and the others chatted—

Freya observed Roy with curiosity.

"What makes this man confident? He's challenging the Loki Familia to a War Game?" She couldn't understand.

"Freya-sama, should I…test them?" Ottar, the captain of the Freya Familia, asked.

Ottar was the only Level 7 adventurer in Orario, known as the city's ultimate weapon. He was devoted to Freya, a calm and collected warrior with unwavering loyalty.

"No. He might have some hidden cards—but he can't defeat the Loki Familia," Freya said. She knew the Loki Familia's strength well.

The Freya and Loki Familias were the two strongest in Orario.

If anyone could defeat the Loki Familia, it would be the Freya Familia.

Not some unknown, newly arrived Familia.

Meanwhile.

Roy and his Familia were enjoying their meal, Megumin's chuunibyou antics providing endless entertainment.

After their feast.

"Kisara, you all head back. Hestia and I are going to a gathering of Gods," Roy announced.

"Okay." Kisara smiled.

"Daddy, I want to come with you!" Kohina clung to Roy, refusing to let go.

"Kohina, be a good girl. We'll be back soon," Roy said, patting her head.

"Okay…" Kohina reluctantly agreed.

"Kurumi, you should go back too," Hestia said to Kurumi.

After a brief farewell, Roy and Hestia left for the gathering.

"Hestia, you're here!"

"Good evening, Hestia!"

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As they entered the hall, several Gods greeted Hestia warmly.

Despite being penniless, Hestia was on good terms with the other Gods.

But when they saw Roy, their expressions changed.

They recognized him as the God who had challenged the Loki Familia.

"Where does that kid get his confidence? He's challenging the Loki Familia to a War Game?"

"I heard he was just annoyed by a Loki Familia member."

"That's reckless!"

"I don't think the Roy Familia is that weak. I heard they injured a Level 6 adventurer from the Loki Familia."

"That must have been a fluke. I heard the Roy Familia members are all new adventurers. How could they injure a Level 6?"

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The Gods gossiped amongst themselves. Roy and Hestia ignored them and found a table.

"Roy, you probably don't know any of these Gods. Let me introduce you. That's Miach…" Hestia began, pointing out the various Gods.

They chatted and enjoyed the refreshments.

A tall figure in a red dress entered the hall.

Hestia's eyes lit up.

"Come on, I'll introduce you to my best friend!" She excitedly pulled Roy towards the figure.

"Hephaestus!" Hestia called out, then rushed forward and hugged the woman.

The tall woman in the red dress was Hephaestus, the Goddess of the forge.

And Hestia's best friend.

"You…" Hephaestus chuckled, pushing Hestia away gently. Then, noticing Hestia's dress, she asked, "Hestia, you're actually wearing a dress?"

"Heh, Roy gave it to me!" Hestia said, blushing.

"Oh?" Hephaestus turned her attention to Roy.

She was instantly intrigued. His aura was different from the other Gods—more Mysterious.

"Hello, I'm Hephaestus," she greeted him.

"Hephaestus, I'm Roy," Roy replied with a smile.

"I heard you challenged the Loki Familia to a War Game?" Hephaestus, often engrossed in her forge, wasn't always up-to-date on current events.

"That's right," Roy confirmed.

Hephaestus, seeing his confident demeanor, was puzzled but didn't question him further. She wasn't one to pry.

"Thank you for taking care of Hestia."

"We help each other out," Roy said with a shrug and a smile.

"I doubt Hestia has been much help to you," Hephaestus chuckled, knowing Hestia well.

"Hey!" Hestia protested, then realized that since meeting Roy, she had been the one constantly receiving his help. She hadn't done anything for him.

A wave of gratitude washed over her.

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Freya approached them.

"Hestia, Hephaestus, you're here too," she greeted them with a smile, then turned to Roy. "Hello, I'm Freya."

"I doubt anyone doesn't know you. Freya, Call me Roy," Roy replied with a smile.

"Roy, I don't like her," Hestia whispered in Roy's ear, loud enough for Freya to hear.

"Oh, really?" Roy chuckled.

Hestia and Freya didn't get along. After all, one was a pure maiden Goddess, the other a…promiscuous one.

It was natural for them to clash.

He preferred Hestia. Freya could…go play elsewhere.

"Freya…" A flat-chested woman—Loki—approached them.

"Huh?" Loki's eyes widened as she saw Roy and Hestia.

Her expression changed, then she smirked.

"Well, well, well. Pint-sized Goddess, you're actually wearing a dress."

"Hmph! Why shouldn't I wear a dress? You…airport," Hestia retorted.

Loki's eye twitched at the insult.

"You little…!"

"Airport!"

The two Goddesses bickered.

Roy could tell they were actually on good terms. Otherwise, Loki wouldn't engage in such playful banter.

"Whatever. I'm not arguing with you. I heard you're staying with his Familia? You'll be homeless in a month," Loki said with a dismissive wave of her hand.

"What?! You…!" Hestia understood instantly.

If Roy lost the War Game, Loki would take everything he owned and banish him from Orario.

Hestia would be homeless again.

But this time, she had money.

"You're quite confident, Goddess Loki," Roy chuckled.

"Against a newbie like you? Of course," Loki scoffed, cleaning her ear with her finger.

"I suggest you take this seriously. Otherwise, you'll regret it," Roy said with a shrug.

"Heh—You're quite the talker." Loki was amused. No God had ever spoken to her like this.

"Kid, I wasn't planning on banishing you from Orario, but now—I'll have to punish you." Loki said.

"Oh? I won't banish you, but your Familia, and everything you own, will be mine. Including you." Roy said.

"Hahaha! You're quite bold, kid!" Loki's eyes narrowed.

Taking her Familia and everything she had built in Orario? That was a serious challenge.

"Fine. If you can do it, I'll submit. But if you fail…"

"I'll leave Orario and never return."

"Deal."

"Deal."

Within moments, they had set the stakes for the War Game.

If Loki lost, everything she owned would belong to Roy.

If Roy lost, he would leave Orario and never return.

The surrounding Gods gasped.

This was a big deal.

If Roy lost, it wouldn't be a major event. But if Loki lost, it would change Orario forever.

"Roy, how could you make such a bet?!" Hestia asked, worried.

"Don't worry, I'll win," Roy said confidently. He was certain of his victory.

"Hmph!" Loki scoffed and left. She was also confident. After all, he was just a newbie.

She had investigated Roy and confirmed that he had just arrived in Orario.

She didn't see how she could possibly lose.

"You're brave, challenging the Loki Familia to a War Game," Hephaestus said, looking at Roy with interest after Loki left.

"It seems you don't believe I can win. How about a bet?" Roy chuckled.

"Oh? What kind of bet?" Hephaestus was intrigued.

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