Returning to the Familia residence, only half a day had passed in Orario.
Due to crossing between worlds, time flowed slightly faster on the Demon Slayer world's side.
Since Miko Yotsuya, Shinobu, and Kanao were all newcomers to the Familia.
According to regulations, Phaethon had to take them to the Guild first for adventurer registration.
So he went together with Kanae, who was already familiar with the process, leading the three new members toward the Guild headquarters.
For the first time truly setting foot in this fantastical labyrinth city, Miko, Shinobu, and Kanao all appeared especially curious and excited.
The bustling crowds on the streets, buildings of various styles, and occasionally visible beastmen with animal ears and tails.
Short-statured dwarves and long-eared elves—these demi-human races made them feel as if they were in a dreamlike storybook.
Miko's little head kept turning around, her eyes filled with wonder.
Completely different from the fear she felt when seeing evil spirits in her own world, she was truly enjoying this otherworldly scenery now.
Shinobu was relatively more composed, carefully observing her surroundings.
Especially those adventurers carrying swords and wearing armor, sensing the completely different atmosphere of this world from their original one.
Little Kanao tightly held Kanae's hand, her big eyes blinking curiously.
Though still silent and reserved, the brightness in her eyes betrayed her inner excitement.
Arriving at Guild headquarters, the one responsible for receiving them was still that intellectual half-elf advisor, Miss Eina.
When Eina saw that Phaethon had brought three more beautiful girls with different temperaments, and learned that they were all new members joining [Phaethon Familia].
The surprised expression on her face was simply indescribable.
"P-Phaethon-sama..."
Miss Eina's voice carried a barely perceptible tremor as she quietly approached Phaethon, lowering her voice to tease.
"Are you... are you trying to turn your Familia into a gathering place for beautiful girls?
And... Kanae-san's sisters have all come too, you've really... swept up all three sisters!"
Looking at Eina's teasing smile, Phaethon just smiled gently without much explanation.
In his view, whether it was Kanae, Miko, Shinobu, or Kanao.
Their ability to join his Familia was the result of the Primordial Light's recognition, and due to their own fate and potential.
With Eina's help, Miko, Shinobu, and Kanao all successfully completed their adventurer registration.
They likewise used the story of coming from the Far East, avoiding unnecessary trouble.
Miss Eina also dutifully explained the basic knowledge and precautions regarding dungeon exploration to the three newcomers.
Having completed the Guild registration, Phaethon then proposed.
To celebrate the Familia gaining new members, everyone should go to Orario's most popular tavern—the Hostess of Fertility, to hold a welcome banquet.
This proposal immediately received everyone's agreement, especially for the three newcomers.
Being able to experience the atmosphere of an otherworldly tavern was undoubtedly something to look forward to.
The Hostess of Fertility truly lived up to its reputation; even in the afternoon, it was bustling with voices and excitement.
The tavern's interior was warmly decorated with character, with staff in cute maid outfits weaving through the space, creating a beautiful scene.
Among them were beautiful girls of various demi-human races, opening the eyes of Miko and the others who were seeing such sights for the first time.
Phaethon familiarly found that silver-haired, gentle and approachable poster girl Syr.
After a brief exchange, he reserved a relatively quiet corner spot.
Syr saw that Phaethon was again accompanied by several beautiful girls, surprise flashing in her eyes, but she still smiled and led them to their seats.
However, coincidences always come so suddenly; just as Phaethon and the others had taken their seats and were about to order.
The tavern door was pushed open again, and another equally attention-grabbing group walked in—members of the Loki Familia.
Leading them was naturally that mischievous, prank-loving trickster god Loki.
She immediately spotted Phaethon in the corner and was about to approach and tease him as usual.
But when she saw the four beautiful girls of different styles surrounding Phaethon—Kanae, Miko, Shinobu, and Kanao.
She instantly froze in place, her expression as colorful as a painter's palette.
"Hey! Phaethon! You bastard!"
Loki rushed over in one bound, pointing at Phaethon, her face full of incredulous indignation.
"Why! Why can you always gather so many cute girls around you!
I've worked so hard raising my Familia for so many years, why haven't I encountered so many beautiful girls who actively seek me out!
Unfair! This is too unfair!"
Loki's exaggerated complaints immediately attracted the attention of many people in the tavern.
Phaethon smiled helplessly and was about to respond.
At this moment, the blonde, golden-eyed girl following behind Loki.
Exquisite like a doll yet with a hint of natural airheadedness—Sword Princess Ais Wallenstein, walked straight over.
Her gaze didn't linger on Phaethon, but fell directly on Kanae.
Those pure golden eyes were filled with undisguised surprise and curiosity.