the next day.
Yami, who got up early, made the bed, picked up the black sword and the spear of Hephaestus, and walked out of the room, and came to the restaurant.
The Kocho sisters woke up early and were preparing food inside.
Not only that, but even the petite Kanao was also helping.
Needless to say, these girls are really virtuous, no matter who they are, they are the best candidates to be wives, not to mention gentle and understanding, they are simply the most perfect objects in the hearts of all men, and indeed, only in the two-dimensional world can such a common phenomenon exist.
Smelling the fragrance in the air, Yami walked into the restaurant quickly.
"Morning, Kanae, Shinobu, Kanao."
"Good morning, Yami/Yami big brother!"
The three girls responded with completely different titles, with faint smiles on their faces.
Kanae said warmly: "Yami-kun, please wait a moment, breakfast will be ready soon."
"Don't worry, we have plenty of time to spend in the dungeon today. Kanae, Shinobu, you two are really improving. If anyone marries you in the future, they'll be very happy. Your future spouses will be truly enviable!"
Yami shook his head with a smile, sat on the chair and said with a laugh.
As soon as these words came out, whether it was Kanae or Shinobu, their cheeks became extremely rosy almost at the same time, and they couldn't help showing anger.
"What are you talking about, Yami-kun! I didn't expect to get married so early."
"Breakfast is ready, everyone hurry up and eat!"
Seemingly afraid that Yami would continue to bring up such an embarrassing topic, Kanae couldn't help speeding up the movements of her hands, and went to the kitchen and prepared the food.
Seeing this, Yami smiled lightly, and did not intend to continue teasing her.
Taking advantage of the opportunity of leisure in the morning, the four of them gathered around the table in an orderly manner, chatting briefly while eating breakfast, and pleasant laughter sounded from time to time in the restaurant.
It took about half an hour for breakfast, and Yami ate quite satisfactorily.
"Then it's time for us to leave. If we don't come back on time at night, then don't wait any longer, Kanao. Go to bed early and take care of yourself, okay?"
Standing at the door of the weapon shop, Kanae whispered to Kanao.
The girl hummed, a hint of reluctance in her eyes as she said, "I understand, Sister Kanae, Sister Shinobi, Big Brother Yami. I'll take care of myself, and I expect you to do the same. Please come back safely from the dungeon."
"Don't worry, Kanao, I promise you, I will protect them."
Yami bent down with a smile, rubbed Kanao's hair, and said seriously: "This is my promise to you.
"Well, I believe in Yami Big Brother." The girl nodded heavily.
"Take care of yourself, we'll go first!"
After saying this, Yami turned around without hesitation, left the weapon shop with Kanae and Shinobu, and walked quickly towards the Tower of Babel.
It's been a long time since he entered the dungeon, but his mood didn't fluctuate much.
After all, the current underground labyrinth is not very attractive to him, and most of the monsters have no threat to him. Although he doesn't know if the black dragon is as powerful as him, if it happens, Yami will not lose at least, he can still run.
As for what will become of him, it is not particularly clear.
However, even though his strength has become extremely powerful, he has no intention of showing off. Let other people do things like being a hero!
What he has to do is to continue to become stronger and enjoy his life.
Soon, the group of three arrived at the central square, and the Tower of Babel was already close at hand. With the help of observation haki, Yami easily found the existence of other people.
Including everyone in the Hestia family, Ais and Tiona are also in another area.
The next moment, Yami frowned slightly, and his expression became extremely gloomy.
"What's the matter? Yami-kun." Kanae immediately noticed Yami's emotional change, and asked with some concern.
"No, it's not a big deal, just wait for me, it will be fine soon."
After the words fell, Yami took a step alone, walking towards a certain direction of the square.
Not far away, Kuina and Shirahoshi were also staying in the square. At this time, they were surrounded by a group of men who were staring at them. These guys all showed unfriendly expressions on their faces.
Kuina regarded the people before her with vigilance, her hands involuntarily tightening around her sword.
"What's the matter with you?"
"Don't be nervous, here in Orario, it's not allowed to use force, and there are so many people around, I will not attack you, so you don't have to worry about what I will do."
Among the crowd, the man at the forefront, his expression blank, spoke in a relieved tone: "Allow me to introduce us. We are members of the Apollo family, gathered here today for one purpose only—to follow Apollo-sama's orders. Please, Miss Shirahoshi, accompany us to meet Apollo-sama. He greatly admires you and wishes to invite you to a banquet in your honor."
Although his mouth was very elegant, there was a hint of displeasure in the man's eyes.
However, since it was Apollo's order, he had no way to disobey it. No matter how dissatisfied he was, he could only suppress his inner displeasure and send out an invitation.
"Apollo?"
Hearing these words, Kuina frowned slightly, and blocked Shirahoshi behind her with a calm expression.
After coming to Orario, Yami also talked about these things with her. Although the gods sealed their power, they did not hide their desires at all.
As Orario's only mermaid, Shirahoshi will naturally be coveted by all the gods.
It's just that she didn't expect that this kind of coveting would come so quickly, and it was too troublesome when Yami was not around. This situation is really difficult to solve.
At least, the young Kuina didn't know how to solve it.
After all, if she refused directly, she wondered if it would cause dissatisfaction with another god. If this incident caused trouble to Hephaestus, it would be a serious sin.
So Kuina suddenly fell into hesitation.
Observing the two women's silence, Hyakinthos, the Captain of the Apollo family, grew more irritable. He asked bluntly, "Miss, this is an official invitation from Apollo-sama. Not everyone is favored by the gods."
"I..."
With such a huge force, Shirahoshi was at a loss for what to do.
Looking at the huge crowd in front of her, she didn't know what to do.
At that moment, a cold voice pierced the air from the crowd. "No need to ask more questions. Shirahoshi will not attend your so-called 'banquet'. Tell God Apollo not to meddle with the Hephaestus family. If you don't listen to my warning, I will make sure you will regret it. Do I make myself clear?"
The crowd circled around, and Yami walked to the center without haste.
Seeing his arrival, Kuina and Shirahoshi seemed to see their backbone, and while they were relieved, they also showed a touch of joy.
Yami nodded lightly, indicating to reassure the two girls, and leave the rest of the matter to him.
Afterwards, he went straight in front of the two girls, and faced this 'Phoebus Apollo', a very funny title. Although he looks good, he is a gay.
"Are you? That 'monster newcomer'?" Hyakinthos frowned slightly, his eyes showed a touch of fear, and he also felt that things were getting tricky, "This matter doesn't seem to have anything to do with you, Apollo-sama invited Miss Shirahoshi, not you, you should not have the right to make decisions for Miss Shirahoshi, right?"
"Sorry, I have this power!"
Regarding Hyakinthos' words, Yami smiled disdainfully, "I brought Shirahoshi to Orario , and her father also asked me to take care of her. In other words, I am Shirahoshi's guardian now." Before she is an adult, I have an obligation to protect her from being hurt by others."
"So, you should go back and tell God Apollo that we refuse his invitation, and also please tell him not to target my companions, otherwise, the consequences will be very serious."
As soon as these words came out, the faces of almost all the adventurers on the scene changed instantly.
To actually threaten a GOD in public is simply audacious!
You know, all human beings in Orario, whether they are adventurers or ordinary people, respect the gods very much, and almost no one will be rude to the gods, even if the current gods have sealed their divine power, and ordinary people have no distinction.
Humans threaten the gods, this is simply big news!
For a while, all the adventurers have different expressions, either mocking, disdain, or gloating, you can see all kinds of expression here.
"Presumptuous, you dare to threaten Apollo-sama!" Hyakinthos's expression also instantly became ferocious. As Apollo's most beloved man, his respect and admiration for Apollo has almost reached the point of fanaticism, saying it is no exaggeration to regard him as his own belief.
But now, there are people who insult his god in front of his face!
Accompanied by their Captain angry roar, all members of the Apollo familia drew their weapons, and aimed at the three with angry expressions, as if they were waiting for Hyakinthos to give an order
They want to cut the few human beings in front of them who insulted their beloved God Apollo into pieces.
But even in the face of the current situation, Yami's expression remained unchanged, still full of disdain.
"Threat? I think you misunderstood. I'm not threatening the god. I'm just advising. Although the Apollo familia is one of the famous families of Orario, they can't be compared with our Hephaestus family. So regarding Apollo's strange hobby, it's better to find someone else, understand?"
Looking around, Yami's tone was very flat, but full of coldness.
Due to the restraint of his aura and grudge, there is no trace of a strong aura at all, standing in place like, he looks like an ordinary person.
Although Yami is very famous now, there are rumors that he single-handedly killed Udaios, but after all, except for the mainstay of the Loki familia, no one else has seen it, so even though these news spread quickly, others aren't particularly convinced.
This is probably why Hyakinthos can continue to stand with him here.
"Just a bunch of blacksmiths, even after excluding the 'one-eyed master,' are nothing more than Level 1s and Level 2s. Who gave you the audacity to offend Apollo-sama? Could it be the rumors circulating in Orario that are truly undeserved?"
"Heh, does this have anything to do with you?"
Yami smiled faintly. "Are you planning to go to war with the Hephaestus family? Don't worry, my familia's captain won't be involved. I alone am sufficient. Orario expressly forbids adventurers from engaging in private fights. Why not accompany me into the dungeon? We'll find a secluded spot where no one will know. I'll face you alone. Whether you kill me or I kill you, it will remain between us. What do you say? Consider it."
Holy Moly!!!
Such arrogant words instantly confused those around them.
"Talking big without substance, and still so thrilling. If both sides are truly wiped out in the dungeon, there would be no need to find a murderer."
Few dare to speak with such recklessness!
Even Hyakinthos couldn't help but be slightly taken aback. He stared at the man before him with a gloomy expression and, after a moment's thought, said, "Hmph, I won't forget this. I'll report your deception and your attempt to bargain with your life for the future of your family to Apollo-sama."
"Let's go!"
After speaking, Hyakinthos turned around and left with his familia members without hesitation.
A conflict ended in such an anticlimactic manner.
The adventurers around were obviously a little dissatisfied. They thought they could see the members of the two families fighting, but ended up saying a few harsh words to each other, which was really not fun.
However, these guys are also very clear that this matter can never be resolved.
After all, the reputation of the Apollo familia is not good. The main reason is that the Sun God, who didn't discriminate between men and women, is a complete pervert. As long as he looks cute, no matter the male or female, Apollo will chase after her until he (she) is in the bag.
Also because of this reason, the reputation of this god can be said to be quite poor.
Since the other party is eyeing this mermaid, he will definitely not let it go. It seems that Orario, which has been quiet for a long time, is finally about to start getting lively!
"Yami-kun, are you alright?"
Kanae who hurried over broke through the crowd and came to Yami, her eyes were full of worry.
Although she came a little late just now, she still heard what happened at the scene. Compared with the newcomers like Kuina and Shirahoshi, Kanae, who had been in Orario for a while, naturally heard some gods' information from other places.
Among them, the information about the god Apollo is quite impressive.
Also for this reason, she tried her best to avoid contact with that God Apollo, in order to avoid trouble, but she never expected that the girls would encounter this trouble.
It is not a wonderful experience to be watched by a god.
As an ordinary person, Kanae's respect for the gods is no less than that of the local residents of Orario, so she is very worried about Yami's response.
It would be too troublesome if it aroused the hatred of the gods and suffered revenge.
"Don't worry, Kanae, I will take care of this matter."
Yami smiled lightly, showing a smile that reassured Kanae. Although the girl was still a little worried, after seeing his confident expression, she was able to calm down.
However, Kanae has already made a decision in her heart, and after returning to the family residence from the dungeon, she must tell Goddess Hephaestus about this matter.
"Alright, wipe that expression off your face. It's not a big deal. Let's not forget our purpose today. Despite some scoundrels dampening our spirits, we can't give up on what we came here to do. Let's hurry into the dungeon!"
"Yes!"
Kanae suppressed the strangeness in her heart and followed behind Yami obediently.
A group of people soon reunited with the members of the Hestia familia, including all the Hashira of the Demon Slayer Squad. After not seeing each other for such a long time, the energy of these guys has become more and more vigorous
Obviously, their strength has also made great progress.
At the same time, Ais and Tiona also approached, and Lefiya naturally followed.