Everyone returned to the family together, and Tsubaki did not carry out forging, which was rare today, but was in charge of looking after the shop.
Just when Yami was about to say hello to her, he was surprised to find that the latter's expression didn't seem as pretty as expected, and it could even be said to be full of dignity.
Seeing this, he stopped his actions and waved his hands to let the others leave first.
Immediately, only Yami and Tsubaki were left on the scene.
"Captain, what happened?"
"It's Yami, something has indeed happened, Hephaestus-sama is already a little busy, and speaking of it, I really don't know that those lunatics from the Apollo family want to do!"
Tsubaki's voice was extremely ferocious, completely releasing her inner dissatisfaction.
After hearing this sentence, Yami frowned slightly.
Now that he heard about the Apollo family, he probably knew what was going on, so he came towards Shirahoshi? Their action was really fast enough!
So, what did those guys who only knew about fencing do to make Tsubaki look so disgusted that even Hephaestus got busy at this time?
"Forget it, it's useless to tell you these things. Orario does not lack some guys who take the initiative to find trouble every year. It's good to leave this matter to Hephaestus-sama to solve it. We can't intervene in the affairs of the gods. We just need to just follow the instructions and take care of the adventurers that come to us."
"Yami, you've been tired all day, go take a shower, have a meal, and take a good rest."
Seemingly aware of her inappropriate behavior, Tsubaki hurriedly dispelled the frustration on her face, patted Yami's shoulder again with a smile on her face, and comforted her softly.
However, the latter had no intention of leaving at all.
"This matter may not be that simple, and in some respects, it may have something to do with me, so let's wait until later to talk about eating or something!"
"Captain, please come with me to Hephaestus-sama."
The sudden serious words also made Tsubaki stop her movements.
Looking at Yami's expression that didn't seem to be joking, she seemed to have guessed something, nodded solemnly, and when she called for another kanban lady to help guard the shop, she left from the counter and walked toward the shop with Yami. Walk towards the family residential area.
"So is there any conflict today between you and the Apollo family?"
On the way, Tsubaki still couldn't stop her inner curiosity and asked softly.
"Some things did happen, and it's quite complicated to talk about. Wait for a while to see Lady Hephaestus, and we'll discuss them together."
Hearing this sentence, Tsubaki nodded lightly, and did not continue to ask.
Soon, the two arrived at Hephaestus's residence, gazing at the familiar door. It had only been two days since he was last here, but it felt like an eternity.
Tsubaki went straight forward and knocked on the door, and the familiar voice sounded again.
"The door is unlocked, come in."
Unscrewing the doorknob and entering it, they saw Hephaestus still sitting behind the desk at this time, as if no matter what time they came here, she basically kept the same posture.
The only difference is that today's red-haired goddess is more beautiful.
Compared with a few days ago, it seems that there is an extra charm that has never been seen before.
This is probably the transformation shown after crossing the most critical step!
"Tsubaki, why are you here?"
After seeing Tsubaki and Yami enter the room at the same time, Hephaestus stopped what she was doing, but she didn't seem to see Yami.
Obviously, the red-haired goddess has not calmed down yet.
"It's like this, Hephaestus-sama, Yami said that he probably knows about the Apollo family, so I brought him to meet you, and learn about the specific situation by the way."
"Oh? Is that so?"
When the topic is brought to Yami, Hephaestus naturally cannot regard him as air
There is no problem with occasional willfulness, but if it is a major matter related to the family, then naturally the most important thing should be regarded as the first priority.
Something about the Apollo Familia is almost imminent!
"It's like this, Hephaestus-sama."
Seeing that the two attention was completely on him, Yami did not go around in circles, but took a step forward slowly, and explained the matter of the Apollo family he met outside the Tower of Babel.
Hephaestus, who was sitting opposite him, listened silently, but her brows were already furrowed together.
After a long time, the sound in the room stopped.
"So that's the reason. Apollo, fell in love with that child Shirahoshi, so he sent someone to invite him. As a result, not only did his child fail, but he was humiliated by you, and you even threatened Apollo together. No wonder that guy is so angry!"
"So, you really caused me a lot of trouble!"
Hephaestus frowned slightly, but she didn't mean to blame him.
"Yeah, Yami, you brat, you're really courageous!" After hearing the details of the situation, Tsubaki chimed in, "You even dared to threaten a god. No wonder God Apollo let his family members do those things. I finally understand the reason!"
"Didn't they ask for it?"
Yami didn't think there was anything wrong with his behavior, "Everyone knows that children who are targeted by Apollo, regardless of gender, will be pestered endlessly by him, and will not stop until they succeed, so even if I simply refuse, The other party won't choose to give up."
"Since that's the case, why should I smile at these disgusting bastards? Sooner or later, we will become an enemy, so it's better to be a little more reckless."
"You are absolutely right about that."
Hephaestus's expression was full of helplessness, she rubbed her temples with her hands, and there was a touch of irritability and helplessness in her eyes.
"That Apollo's hobbies are really elusive."
"So, has the Apollo family already responded?"
Hearing something, Yami asked a question.
Hephaestus nodded, and Tsubaki on the side also responded softly: "You also know that our family has properties in the entire Orario. Except for the Tower of Babel and the one on the Avenue of the Adventurers, basically, it is used to train other blacksmiths, and it is simply their industry."
"The upper-level blacksmiths in the family will provide the weapons they forge and sell them in the Tower of Babel, while the slightly lower-level weapons and equipment will be assigned to various branches for sale."
"Just this afternoon, a blacksmith in a weapon shop had a conflict with a member of the Apollo family. The other party claimed that the weapons produced by our Hephaestus family were defective, and thought that the weapons we sold to them were defective. product, so there was a quarrel."
"In the end, the two sides fought, and finally alarmed the Adventurer's Guild. In the end, it was the Ganesha Familia who came forward to calm down the fight."
"However, both parties were charged with 'disturbing the law and order' and temporarily detained by the Ganesha family!"
Hearing Tsubaki's explanation, Yami immediately made up all the situation.
Obviously looking for trouble for nothing, they just want to use this incident as a fuse to put pressure on the Hephaestus family, or in other words, the Goddess Hephaestus to create their own goals.
After all, as a craftsman family, if the reputation is bad, the family will be finished.
It has to be said that the Apollo family members are indeed very talented in intrigue and disgusting people, and they also attracted the Ganesha family members. These guys are Orario's sheriffs.
Now that it has been locked up, there may be no way to fix this matter.
But Apollo will definitely use this as an excuse later.
If it is him, in order to achieve the goal, he can do anything.
"Is this the only case?"
"No, there are still quite a few shops that have spotted the Apollo family members. They not only dispersed the customers who wanted to buy weapons outside, but also destroyed the shops in the dark. But when our people ran out, those guys scattered in a hurry, and we couldn't grasp any handle at all."
Tsubaki gave a simple explanation, and the brows were full of anger.
Hearing this, Yami couldn't help but snorted coldly, his expression full of disdain.
"It's just like what mice in the gutter would do—only daring to commit shameless deeds. It shows what kind of main god there is and what kind of followers they have."
"It's fine to say this in front of us, but don't go outside to publicize it. Although the gods have sealed their divine power and come to the world to find fun, there is still the unique arrogance of the gods. If you really annoy Apollo, he might do some crazy things."
"Maybe even, he might unseal his divine power, and attack you at the moment before being returned, you don't want to die for no reason, do you?"
Hephaestus exhorted earnestly.
"Hump, if they don't want other people to speak bad words to them, then they have to manage their own behavior, dare to do it but not admit it, this is not the god I recognize."
Yami smiled disdainfully, but felt the serious gaze of Hephaestus, and finally nodded helplessly.
"So what are those guys going to do? Start a war with us?"
"I don't think it's possible. Although the number of Apollo's family far exceeds ours, don't underestimate blacksmiths! Although our high-end combat power is not particularly powerful, because of the blessing of a large number of weapons and equipment, it is not something that cats and dogs can provoke!"
Tsubaki's face showed infinite confidence, her fists were clenched and hammered together, and her eyes were shining fiercely.
"If those guys really go too far, I'll let them know what happens when they mess with us blacksmiths!"
"However, since the Apollo family will use this kind of harassment method, it also means that he really values Shirahoshi, and he will definitely not give up casually."
Hephaestus also gave a concise reminder, "But don't worry, since they only dare to make small moves behind their backs and dare not collide head-on, it means that they don't want to start a war openly."
"And just like Tsubaki said, our family members will not be afraid. Now that we know the reason, let me solve it. I will find time to negotiate with that guy!"
"I'm afraid that things are not as simple as imagined, and apart from God's meeting, I will not allow you, Hephaestus-sama, to meet Apollo alone."
Yami shook his head without hesitation, Yami sternly rejected Hephaestus' proposal.
"Those guys won't come into direct contact with us, but if they are disgusting people for a long time, it will be a big disturbance to the family's reputation and other members.
It may be okay in a short period of time, but if it goes on like this, it will become a huge problem. "
"So it's better to end it once and for all!"
Speaking of this, the sight of Hephaestus and Tsubaki was on him again.
"What are you going to do?"
"Start the war game directly! I will destroy the Apollo family!"
The categorical words caused Hephaestus a headache, "In order to take Shirahoshi away, Apollo may agree to start a war game. But the problem now is that things are absolutely impossible to be too easy. "
"A powerful family proposes a war game to a weak family and goes all out. This kind of thing will never be allowed by the gods. This kind of connivance will only make the strong stronger and the weak get weaker. "
"Therefore, for the sake of so-called fairness, we will probably be restricted to only allow adventurers below Lv.3 to participate in the battle. At least Tsubaki is absolutely not allowed to join the battle, so our odds are not as high as we thought."
Speaking of this, Hephaestus is also distressed.
To be honest, since the establishment of the Familia, it was the first time that someone took the initiative to harass them.
Although the red-haired goddess is not afraid of the so-called Apollo family, no matter in terms of financial resources or strength, the other party is slightly inferior, but because of the existence of certain rules and restrictions, Hephaestus's family are unable to use their power when faced with the situation in front of them.
"Aren't I also within the range?"
"No, although your rumors in Orario sound very exaggerated, but some gods are not as honest as they appear on the surface, and many of them have the ability to capture all parts of the world.
It is divided into dungeon screens, so your strength may be able to deceive adventurers, but absolutely cannot deceive gods.
"So even if your adventurer level is only Lv.3, it will definitely not be approved."
Question downvoted again.
This time, even Yami was a little impatient.
"So these guys are truly shameless. Shirahoshi was targeted by others, refused to be harassed, and sought to resolve it with force, yet they still preach about fairness. It's truly ironic!"
Hephaestus opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but she just fell silent for a while.
To be honest, she was also very dissatisfied with the lowly methods of some gods, but they didn't provoke her head at the beginning, so she didn't react too much.
But it can't work now, the fire has already burned on her!
"Although I don't quite agree with this approach, there is no way. It is an order decided by the gods. I am the only one. Even with Hestia, there is no way to change it."
"Forget it, let me think about it again, and try to think of ten ways to get the best for us."
Hearing this, Yami shook his head unoptimistically.
"There are not so many ways to have the best for us, and Hephaestus-sama, you should know better than me that it is not only the Apollo family who are eyeing Shirahoshi, there must be others.
This family was just watching in the dark, waiting for the opportunity to make some small moves."
"If we compromise now, we'll surely face more troubles in the future. Instead of continuously compromising, it's better to deal with one wolver right and set an example."
"How about this? I will fight alone. The Apollo family is not restricted. They can ask other families for help, no matter how many families, or even the Freya family. It doesn't matter if the strongest 'King' Ottar becomes a helper. "
"Otherwise, after I enter the next different world and gain the power enough to kill the gods, I will send that guy Apollo back with my own hands!"
"Hephaestus-sama, which method do you think is better?"
When he said this, Yami's eyes contained an indescribable ferocity.
As for the reason why he was able to have this confidence, it was because of the mechanical sound that sounded in his mind at the right time.