The Ultimate Lich King

The avenue was bustling with excitement and joy.

It was almost nine o'clock in the morning. At this time when many adventurers were still in the dungeon, the East Street here was crowded with ordinary people and bustling with activity.

Countless vendors are lined up in the middle of the road or on the side, exuding a fragrant aroma or the sound of sizzling barbecue. The entire road was decorated with ribbons and beautiful flowers, making it a bit more gorgeous than usual.

Above the heads of pedestrians on the road, there are flags of various colors threaded through strings fluttering in the wind. The design of the flag is divided into two types: the outline of a ferocious lion representing a monster, and the elephant head emblem of the ‘Ganesha Familia’.

The blushing orc child frequently pulled his mother's hand, and the roar from the crowd sounded particularly excited. The sunshine in the sky was as bright as celebrating this day.

At this time, East Street was dyed in the color of a festival.

The flow of people marching on the street leads to the huge arena facility located on the east side of the city. A pair of silver eyes looked down at the people who came to visit the monster festival.

Cafe facing the avenue, second floor.

In the store, where the wood-grain interior creates a warm atmosphere, she sat alone at a window seat with a view of the road as far as the eye could see. In order to prevent her appearance, no, her fair skin, from being exposed to others, she wore a dark blue robe.

However, it was impossible for just a piece of cloth to cover up her 'beauty'.

The best evidence is that even though she wore her hood down low, the eyes in the store were still focused on her. Whenever her slender fingers slid over the cup on the table and her smooth chin was slightly exposed from the hood, everyone around her was amazed. Many people even looked at her and lost track of time.

Freya, the 'Goddess of Beauty' who could charm everyone present without having to do anything, always kept her gaze outside the window and spent her time quietly.

The crowds from the netherworld that flooded the entire road... lots of children.

Humans, orcs, dwarves, elves. Among the crowds of people of all different races, adventurers can also be seen dotted among the citizens.

Freya looked at them as if to confirm each face, and at this moment, she heard a "squeak".

Along with the scraping sound of the wooden floor, there was the smell of one or more people approaching.

She stopped looking down the road and looked at the person she was waiting for.

"Oh, have you been waiting for a long time?"

"No, I just arrived."

Freya smiled slightly under her hood at this godly friend who raised one hand to greet him easily.

Unlike Hephaestus's bright and intense red hair, this person has light vermilion hair. She has her hair tied back that reminds her of dusk and wears an old shirt and pants, giving her a somewhat slovenly male impression.

"You don't look very good. Have you encountered anything troublesome?"

Loki, who usually had a squinting look on his face, had a rare expression of normalcy today. This scene that looked extremely normal to normal people looked a little abnormal on her face.

"Don't mention it, I was looked down upon by a kid."

Hearing Loki pull the chair over and speak without restraint, Freya smiled as if she didn't mind at all. The atmosphere between them was like old friends who knew each other well.

"Oh...which family can make our Goddess Loki so angry? I'm really curious."

"Who else could it be? Of course it would be the family members of that girl Hestia."

"Oh... Is that the LV1 newcomer who confessed his love in front of everyone?"

"Even you know about this."

"Ah, of course I know. After all, the big news about the Loki Familia and their epic love story with the adventurers of the Familia has already spread throughout Orario."

"Those guys really know how to talk."

Loki muttered with some dissatisfaction. Although he only regarded such a thing as a joke, Loki still felt a little uncomfortable when the goddess in front of him said it.

"That boy, I kindly asked Riveria to teach him magic, but he still didn't appreciate it. He also said that the woman he likes must be obtained by his own strength. Who does he think he is! My children don't How could he get it so easily!"

Loki complained so unhappily, Freya looked at her amusedly, like a loyal listener.

"By the way, when will you introduce that child to me?"

"What, do you still need an introduction?"

"After all, this is the first time she has met me."

Besides Loki, there was another person who came to Freya.

Carrying the sword sheathed and standing to the side as if to protect Loki, she was a beautiful girl with golden eyes and blond hair that even Freya, known as the Goddess of Beauty, couldn't help but squint.

The girl who was originally concerned about what her god said could not help but turn her head in surprise when Freya mentioned her.

"Well, she is my Ais. Is that enough? Ais, don't look at her like this. She is still a god. Just say hello."

"...Nice to meet you."

Swordswoman, Freya whispered this name deep in her lips and stared at the girl in front of her.

Ace Wallenstein. The leading female swordswoman among the 'Loki Familia', which is a hot topic among the gods. Her reputation and feats have already surpassed Orario and spread all over the world, so she really needs no further explanation.

That pitiful appearance should have nothing to do with the dangerous profession of adventurer. If an uninformed person met her, they would never imagine that she had trampled on the corpses of countless monsters.

The human girl with an extraordinarily delicate face, heard Loki telling her, "You can sit down," and she sat down next to Loki obediently.

"How cute. And...well, now I understand why Loki is obsessed with this kid."

The golden eyes met Freya's silver eyes. Ais still maintained an emotionless expression and bowed politely.

Freya couldn't help but smile when she saw the girl's appearance that didn't match her nickname.

"Can I ask why you brought 'Sword Lady' here?"

"Uh-huh...! You don't understand this. It's a rare celebration. I'm going to have a good and enjoyable intimate date with Miss Es!"

Loki showed a lewd smile and shouted loudly.

"...Hey, besides, she just came back from her 'expedition'. If we leave her alone, this little princess will immediately go into the dungeon again."

"She will never rest for the rest of her life unless someone comes to relax her." Loki reached out and patted the girl next to her on the head. Ais seemed to admit that she was wrong, her eyes dropped slightly, and she did whatever she wanted.

Seeing the warmth contained in those slender vermilion eyes, and thinking of Loki's wild and unruly behavior in heaven, Freya felt that she had really changed.