The Fukaros Familia, starting from DanMachi.

Chapter 86 The Goddess's Curiosity

Lefia was both angry and anxious, and immediately stomped her foot in dissatisfaction, "Mr. Fenyu, really—I'm angry!"

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Seeing her sullen expression, Fen Yu was not afraid at all; instead, he laughed.

"It's okay, I believe Lefia won't really be angry with me, right?"

He said softly, then changed the subject, "Also, just call me Fenyu from now on. I don't like friends using honorifics."

"So—so forceful—"

Lefia's beautiful blue eyes widened as she realized that her understanding of Burning Feather seemed to be at a very superficial level.

The man before me was no longer the gentle and polite boy, but a man with his own principles, which he would resolutely follow.

This sudden assertiveness did not offend her; instead, it made her elven heart beat faster and faster uncontrollably.

Hephaestus witnessed the whole process with great interest.

As a deity, she could see how much affection the elven girl Lefia had for Fenyu.

If that boy named Fenyu had just used a little more force and given a gentle push, this goodwill would have turned into a feeling called love.

However, compared to the innocent and interesting romantic gossip among the children in the lower realm, what she cared more about at the moment was the seemingly ordinary but actually mysterious spear in her hand.

She didn't tell Chun the truth just now.

No, it should be said that she did not reveal all of her discoveries.

As a deity who controls fire and forging, her knowledge of all metals in this world far surpasses that of mortals.

She could sense the material of the spear—it was not a product of this world at all.

She knew everything about Orichalcos from the depths of the dungeon, the bones of various rare dragons, or the mithril left behind by the legendary immortals.

But the metal construction of this gun was a completely unfamiliar structure that she had never encountered before.

It is tough, light, and has a perfect conductivity for magic, yet it carries a subtle sense of rejection, as if it follows a completely different set of laws.

Unless it's deep within the underground city, in a region that even these top-tier clans have never set foot in, where entirely new minerals have been born.

But even new minerals should follow the basic laws governing the composition of this world.

What she cared about even more was the forging technique embodied in this gun.

As the goddess of forging, she possesses authority known as "forging".

In this world, no matter how novel or ingenious the forging technique is, as long as it is realized, she can use this authority to understand its principles immediately, and even learn the technique instantly.

It's like a composer who can understand all the notes and chords in the world.

But she didn't.

The forging technique of this gun was like a melody from a foreign land, one she had never heard before, to her.

She could appreciate its exquisite details and analyze its structure, but she could not replicate it through her authority.

This shows that this technology, from its very origin, does not belong to this world.

All signs point to one conclusion: this gun is not a product of the lower realm.

Thinking of this, Hephaestus's red eyes, filled with curiosity and inquiry, fell on Fen Yu once again.

As a deity who had lived in the heavens for billions of years, Hephaestus knew very well that the so-called "lower realm" was not just one, but existed in countless forms, like the stars in the sky.

Each mortal realm has its own unique civilization and laws.

It is only because the Netherworld where Orarios resides possesses the unique existence of "Dungeons" that it stands out so much and attracts the attention of the gods.

In fact, many of Orario's novel knowledge and concepts have been influenced to varying degrees by other Netherworlds.

For example, the dark elf named Hegni from Freya's Familia was privately referred to by the gods as having "chuunibyou" (middle school syndrome) in his speech and behavior.

The term "chuunibyou" (middle school syndrome) originated from an interesting mortal realm and then spread among the gods.

Therefore, Hephaestus could fully understand the existence of the "other world" and was not shocked by it.

To her shock, a creation from another world, with a completely new technological system, appeared right in front of her.

And the one who brought all of this to light was the young man named Fen Yu standing before us.

Fucarus?

The name popped into Hephaestus's mind.

She tried hard to search her memory.

In the heavens, there were countless gods, and they were divided into different circles.

She didn't have a deep impression of the water god who was in charge of "justice," and it seemed that she hadn't had any in-depth contact with him.

A goddess you don't know well, a member of a mysterious clan, and a weapon that doesn't belong to this world.

A barely perceptible smile appeared on Hephaestus's lips.

"Find some time to ask her out for a chat."

She looked at Fen Yu and the other two, and murmured to herself.

Compared to the troublesome romantic relationships between men and women, it is these unknown mysteries that arouse the curiosity of this goddess of forging more.

Forging ultimately takes time.

Although for Tsubaki Kobrand, Orario's top blacksmith, crafting a Tier 3 weapon with heat resistance is not a difficult task, it can even be said to be a piece of cake.

But even the most exquisite skills need to go through a process of tempering and polishing.

After agreeing on a pickup time with Chun, Fenyu and his two companions left a deposit and politely bid farewell to the goddess Hephaestus, turning to leave the shop filled with the aura of metal and fire.

When they stepped onto the street again, a completely different wave of heat hit them.

The main road was bustling with activity, and the air was filled with joyful and excited sounds.

It was just past nine in the morning, a time when most adventurers had already entered the dungeon and begun their hard work for the day.

However, this East Street was packed with ordinary people, bustling and lively.

Countless vendors lined the middle or sides of the road, generously releasing enticing aromas or the sizzling sound of grilling on iron plates.

The entire road was decorated with colorful ribbons and beautiful flowers, adding a touch of splendor and a festive atmosphere compared to usual.

Colorful flags, strung on thin ropes, fluttered in the wind above the heads of pedestrians on the road.

The designs on the flags are mainly of two types: one is the outline of a ferocious lion representing the monsters of the dungeon, and the other is the elephant head emblem, the symbol of the Ganesha Familia.

A blushing orc child excitedly tugged at his mother's hand repeatedly, pointing to a stall selling monster masks.

The footsteps of the crowd sounded more excited and joyful than usual.

The sunlight in the sky was bright and dazzling, as if celebrating this special day.