“Mmm-hmm-hmm-hmm…
Ais-tan, you’re practicing your sword with such vigor today~ Let me go sneak a peek…”
As the two entered the mansion, a figure came thumping down the stairs.
She shook her vermilion hair, her narrowed eyes curved into crescent moons, muttering something under her breath, her attention completely unfocused on her surroundings, not even noticing the two people standing in front of her.
It was only when she was a few steps away from Asta and the gatekeeper that the woman finally snapped back to reality and noticed them.
“God Loki, I salute you.”
At this moment, the gatekeeper suddenly straightened his body, then bowed deeply to the other person.
This woman, who had come bouncing down the stairs, was a God, and the God of this Familia—Loki.
“Oh my?
Isn’t that Simon?
What’s wrong?
Suddenly standing at the main gate, and with a new face?”
Simon, the gatekeeper’s name.
As it was her own Familia, Loki wouldn’t forget names.
However, at this moment, Loki was more interested in Asta, who was standing idly by, than in Simon.
“God Loki, this young man wishes to join the Familia.
His name is…
uh…”
He had intended to introduce him to God Loki, but suddenly, Simon froze; he realized he didn’t know Asta’s name yet.
“Asta.
My name is Ize Elward.
Nice to meet you, God Loki.”
Asta took the opportunity to introduce himself, bowing slightly towards Loki.
“Oh?
Someone who wishes to join the Familia?
The Guild sent me a message yesterday saying that the announcement I made a long time ago had another applicant.
So, it seems that person is you?”
Loki scrutinized Asta with an interested gaze, her narrowed eyes parting into a slit, revealing her vermilion divine eyes.
“Golden hair and blue eyes, quite handsome.
You seem pleasant enough, but…
there’s no trace of Falna on you?
Kid, I think you might need to explain?”
Many Gods, based on their authorities and differing strengths, also had disparities even after sealing their divine power and descending to the lower world.
For example, the Goddess of Beauty, Freya, possessed eyes that could see through souls.
Even without divine power, she could still release a certain degree of her ‘Charm’ authority.
Hephaestus, the God of Smithing, possessed forging techniques that reached the ‘Divine Realm.’ The equipment she forged was very useful for the development of her Familia, making them a famous wealthy Familia in Orario.
Loki was the God of Trickery, and in this regard, she had no advantage compared to the two above.
However, she could still discern whether a person had received Falna.
Asta, a person without Falna, had applied to join the Loki Familia as a supporter.
This situation somewhat piqued Loki’s interest.
“As you can see, I’m just a true newcomer.
I only arrived in Orario yesterday, have no Falna, and haven’t joined a Familia.
Because I wanted to join the Loki Familia, I used a small trick to meet you~”
Although he had long been mentally prepared to be exposed, being seen through at a glance still made Asta smile bitterly.
He honestly spilled all his little schemes.
One couldn’t lie in front of a God, though Asta had no intention of lying in the first place.
A moment later, after listening to Asta’s honest confession, Loki, unlike Simon who stood beside her with an expression like he was looking at a brave warrior, smiled approvingly and nodded.
“Not bad, I didn’t expect you to be a complete newcomer.
I personally quite like smart children, and your appearance is passable too~”
After all, Loki was the God of Trickery…
For her, using a little cleverness was not a demerit; in fact, quite the opposite, depending on her mood, it could even be a bonus.
And today, she was in a very good mood~
By the way, is this Familia of yours legitimate?
Why does joining a Familia depend on looks?
Asta had a complaint stuck in his throat, wanting to spit it out, but reason temporarily suppressed it.
“Then what is your reason for wanting to join my Familia?
If your answer satisfies me, then I will agree to your joining!”
In truth, Loki had already made her decision at this point.
The reason she asked was partly to tease Asta.
Isn’t bullying newcomers a tradition?
“My reason?
Well, it’s naturally…
I feel that God Loki and I might get along very well~ Yes, very well in every sense.”
Asta had originally intended to give a serious reply, but in the process of meeting Loki’s gaze, he caught the undisguised amusement in her eyes, so he immediately changed his answer, directly addressing her as God Loki.
“Very well in every sense?”
The unexpected answer made Loki pause slightly.
“Yes, in every sense.”
Asta nodded solemnly.
In a sense, Asta and Loki actually shared the same thoughts.
They were both proper people~
Speaking of which, which proper person would join the Loki Familia just because it was powerful?
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Didn’t they all come because there were so many pretty girls in the Familia?
At this moment, when proper people meet proper people, it wouldn’t be strange even if both had tears in their eyes.
Upon hearing this, Loki couldn’t help but narrow her eyes again, treating Asta’s ambiguous statement with a serious expression.
I just feel like… this kid has an ulterior motive in his words…
What exactly is he hinting at?
Why is he emitting the fragrance of a kindred spirit?
“No matter what, Asta, your answer just won’t do, right?”
Beside them, Simon, who had been quietly acting like a background character, couldn’t help but speak.
Even if the Goddess Loki’s personality was very casual, she wouldn’t be fooled by such words, would she?
It seems this kid’s easy opportunity is going to fall through!
Simon had just come to this conclusion in his heart, but then, things began to develop in a direction he couldn’t understand.
Loki, with a serious expression, pondered for a moment, then suddenly seemed to become enlightened about it.
“Forget it, I’m not suited to pretend to deeply investigate doubts right now.
After all, he’s just someone from my Familia, there’s no need to delve deep.
Your name is Asta, right?
I hope we really get along well in the future~”
Loki’s current behavior made question marks silently appear above Simon’s head, and in Asta’s view, it looked more like she had simply given up thinking.
Then, with an indifferent smile, she stepped forward, “Then it’s decided!
From now on, you’re a child of our Familia!
Our Familia finally has a new member after a long time!”
Loki kept patting Asta’s shoulder, laughing unrestrainedly, seemingly in a very good mood.
Since descending to the lower world, Loki, as a god, had become much gentler and more casual.
In the words of a certain old acquaintance goddess, her evaluation was “She’s become like a minor character.”
However, this casual and uninhibited personality was precisely what forged the Loki Familia’s family-like atmosphere.
“It’s an honor~”
In response, Asta also smiled.
The notification “Task completed, reward issued” floating in the bottom left of his vision also made him feel very good.
“Simon, go tell everyone the good news, we’re having a welcome party tonight!
I’ll take Asta to complete the ceremony first!”
Loki waved her sleeve, pulled Asta, and strode towards her Gods Chamber.
At the entrance of the mansion, Simon’s expression went from bewildered to speechless, and finally, he let out a somewhat helpless bitter smile.
“The Goddess really is… as casual as ever…”
Such a big matter as joining a Familia was easily decided by a few words from them.
However, he could also understand that this had a lot to do with Asta’s clean background.
If Asta had Falna on him, Loki certainly wouldn’t have been so easy to talk to, after all, there were also schemes and rivalries between Familia.
But Asta didn’t.
So, the matter of joining a Familia completely depended on the god’s will.
It could be said that the moment Asta and Loki met, this matter was already half-done.
Just a welcome party, huh…
Simon’s lips twitched into a smile.
If Asta’s talent, revealed after the ceremony, was not satisfactory, then he would certainly gloat.
Congratulations, the Loki Familia’s goalkeeper team has a new member!
Hehehehehehehe~