DxD: Scion of Lucifuge-Chapter 289: Syr Flova, the Bountiful Hostess—Finding Hestia a Familia

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"Luck is a part of it. By the way, Hestia, you don't have a Familia yet, do you?" Roy asked with a smile.

"No, no one wants to join the Familia of a penniless God," Hestia sighed.

"These humans are so shortsighted. How about I introduce you to a potential Familia member?" Roy offered.

"Huh?" Hestia was stunned. Did she hear correctly? This God was offering to find her a Familia member?

"You heard me. I'll find someone willing to join your Familia. Wait here." Roy turned and left.

Hestia, puzzled but hopeful, waited. If she could actually get a Familia member, that would be wonderful.

She continued selling her fried potatoes.

Roy returned to the DxD world.

The girls were still there. After all, only a few seconds had passed for them.

Seeing their puzzled looks, Roy explained, "I need someone to come with me, but not for my Familia. It's for another God. Any volunteers?"

"Another God's Familia…? No thanks."

"If it were for Roy-onii-chan's Familia, I would definitely go."

"Me too!"

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The girls weren't interested in joining someone else's Familia.

Roy sighed.

"Roy, you could choose from among the Cursed Children," Sona suggested.

"Oh, right!" Roy slapped his forehead. He had forgotten about them. This whole trip was for their benefit.

And the little girls were obedient. They would definitely agree.

As expected, after a quick announcement at the Cursed Children's school, every Little Loli volunteered.

Roy randomly chose an adorable girl with short white hair.

Her name was Kurumi. She had rabbit genes, complete with bunny ears. She was incredibly cute.

"Kurumi, we're leaving." Roy picked her up and waved goodbye to the others.

——

He returned to Orario.

"Kurumi, I'm going to have you join another God's Familia. You have to agree, okay?" Roy said as they walked towards Hestia's stall.

"Okay. Is it someone Roy-onii-chan likes?" Kurumi asked, blinking her large, ruby-red eyes. Despite her young age—she was quite perceptive.

"Ahem…yes," Roy coughed, a bit embarrassed that a child had seen through him.

"Don't worry, Roy-onii-chan! I'll do my best!" Kurumi declared, pumping her small fist. She was determined to make this God like Roy.

They soon reached Hestia's stall.

Hestia seemed to be daydreaming.

"Hestia!" Roy called out, waving his hand.

"Huh?" Hestia blinked, snapping out of her daze.

"Oh, it's you, Roy!"

"I'm back. Remember I said I would find you a Familia member? Look…" Roy pulled Kurumi forward.

Kurumi was about the same height as Hestia, with a delicate face, ruby eyes, and adorable bunny ears. Hestia was instantly smitten.

"You…you really want to join my Familia?" she asked cautiously, as if afraid to scare Kurumi away. Roy chuckled, amused.

"Yes, Hestia-sama," Kurumi said, nodding seriously.

"Wonderful!" Hestia hugged Kurumi excitedly.

"What's your name? What do you like? Are you sure you want to join my Familia? We should go register at the Guild right away!" Hestia, now a chatterbox, bombarded Kurumi with questions.

Kurumi didn't know how to respond.

"Maybe we should register first," Roy suggested.

"Oh, right!" Hestia finally calmed down.

The three of them went to the Adventurer's Guild.

Eina Tulle was still at the reception desk.

"Roy-sama, you're back? Is there anything I can help you with?" Eina asked, bowing respectfully.

"Yes, but not for me…" Roy gestured towards Hestia. "I'd like you to register their Familia."

"Hestia-sama?" Eina was surprised. She knew Hestia.

"Hmph! Hurry up and register us! I've finally found an excellent child!" Hestia declared proudly, holding Kurumi's hand.

"This…adventurer?" Eina looked at Kurumi's small stature and was speechless.

Had Hestia, unable to find a proper Familia member, resorted to…kidnapping?

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"That's right! This is Kurumi! Isn't it a cute name?" Hestia said, beaming.

It seemed she had already accepted Kurumi as family.

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"Very well…" Eina sighed, no longer questioning Hestia, and began processing the registration.

It was quickly completed.

"Now that we're done, let's celebrate!" Roy suggested as they left the Guild.

"Celebrate…? Um…" Hestia hesitated. She was a penniless God. She hadn't even had a Familia until now.

How could she afford to treat a fellow God to a meal?

She couldn't bring herself to say it.

Roy, seeing her hesitation, chuckled. "I'll treat. Don't be shy, Hestia."

"But…" Hestia was embarrassed. They had just met.

And Roy had not only found her a Familia member but was also treating her to a meal. She was incredibly grateful.

"Don't worry about it. You can treat me next time," Roy said with a wave of his hand.

"Hestia-sama, I'll work hard! I'll collect lots of magic stones tomorrow!" Kurumi declared, pumping her small fist.

If she had already received her blessing, she would have gone to the dungeon today.

"No! You're not going!" Hestia hugged Kurumi protectively.

To Hestia, Kurumi was just a child. How could she let her go into the dungeon?

It was too dangerous!

She wouldn't allow it.

Roy's eye twitched. While Kurumi looked like a child, she was a High-class Devil.

And with her rabbit genes, she possessed incredible leg strength and speed.

While not as physically strong as Enju Aihara, who also had enhanced physical abilities, she wasn't far behind.

A High-class Devil was equivalent to a Level 7 or even Level 8 adventurer in this world.

"Don't worry, Hestia-sama! I'm very strong," Kurumi said confidently.

The Heroic Spirits at the school in the Underworld had taught them combat skills. She only lacked experience.

As long as she didn't venture too deep into the dungeon, she would be fine.

"No, Kurumi is too young. She can't go adventuring in the dungeon," Hestia insisted.

Roy sighed. "Hestia, how about letting her go with my Familia? They can protect her."

"Hmm… Alright," Hestia agreed after a moment of consideration.

"Yay! Thank you, Hestia-sama! I'll bring back lots of magic stones for you!" Kurumi cheered, excited to finally explore the dungeon with the other girls.

"Just—come back safely," Hestia said, still worried.

"I will, Hestia-sama!" Kurumi nodded.

They went to the Hostess of Fertility—a tavern near the Adventurer's Guild.

"Welcome!" A girl with silver hair, gray eyes, and a delicate face greeted them with a smile. She was wearing a maid outfit.

But when she saw Roy, she froze, as if she had seen something—unbelievable.

Roy frowned. He felt—exposed. Was it because of this girl?

He remembered her name: Syr Flova. She was supposedly Freya's alter-ego.

What had she seen?

Roy, curious, used his magic to shield his soul.

He had simply been unguarded earlier. Syr wouldn't be able to see anything now.

Syr—sensing the shift, realized that the man before her was likely a High-Ranking God.

Only High-Ranking Gods could block her ability.

"Please come in. What would you like to order?" Syr led them to a table.

"Just bring us your specialties," Roy said casually.

"Certainly. Please wait a moment." Syr smiled and left to prepare their order.

"Roy, the food here is so expensive!" Hestia exclaimed, looking at the menu.

"Don't worry, I might be new to Orario, but I'm not broke," Roy chuckled.

"Oh, okay…" Hestia nodded, relieved.

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