Is it wrong to try to meet someone in a dungeon?

A white cropped top paired with a mini skirt. The delicate floral embroidery is beautiful and charming. Although it's just a simple outfit, her good figure and beautiful long blonde hair complement each other perfectly, making it truly impeccable.

"Yes, it suits you perfectly, Miss Ais!"

"Mmm, it's so beautiful! If Loki were here, he'd pounce on it right away!"

"Her skin is so good, and she even has the perfect hollows in the right places... I'm so envious."

They surrounded Ais as she tried on the clothes, shouting excitedly.

She wasn't wearing any protective gear, and there was no sword at her waist. Those cherry-blossom-colored lips almost couldn't help but wonder: wouldn't I look strange not being a swordsman?

Seeing her flushed face, Tiona and the others couldn't help but laugh.

"Ais, let's buy this one!"

"Uh, um..."

"In the end, I still bought it from a human's store."

"Well, this way you're less likely to make a mistake. Unless you have a specific requirement, you'd usually buy it here."

"I love it!" Tiona said excitedly, while Lefia and Tione, who were standing nearby, looked around the store again.

They've already visited countless shops. Before they knew it, their shopping spree had become about choosing clothes for Ais, and now they were finally going to achieve their goal in a human shop.

"Tiona, the money..."

"It's okay! Consider it a gift from me! Wear it often!"

Tiona interrupted Ais before she could finish speaking, forcing a stunned Ais to nod stiffly. They quickly paid and left the clothing store.

It was nearly noon, and the sun had risen high in the azure sky, shining brightly on the stone-paved ground. Tiona and her companions strolled through the bustling back alley, surrounded by various clothing stores.

Ais's original clothes were wrapped in a cloth bag, but she was forced to wear the newly bought clothes. The cute outfits she would never normally wear made her look awkward and embarrassed, which drew laughter from Tiona and the others.

"Would you like lunch? I'm hungry."

"It's still a bit early, but let's do it this way. Rafia, do you know any good shops?"

"Uh, I remember there's a coffee shop up ahead..."

As the group walked and talked, Tiona sensed a gaze.

Looking back, Ais was looking at him with her eyebrows slightly lowered.

"What's wrong, Ais?"

"Tiona..."

Just as Ais was about to say something, she was suddenly bumped, which startled Tiona.

"Wow!"

"Oh dear, I'm so sorry, Amazon girl! I'm in a hurry!"

The young girl who bumped into Tiona hurriedly apologized and then ran away without stopping.

From the way those people spoke, they learned the identity of the girl who was smaller than themselves.

"That cute girl from earlier... she's a goddess, right?"

"It seems so. She looks quite flustered... What's wrong, Diona?"

"Her breasts are so big... even though she's so small."

"..."

Hearing Tiona's gloomy tone, Tione and the others felt somewhat defeated by her.

The gods don't age, and all of them have dignified appearances, though some may resemble teenagers, young women, or old people, each with their own unique features. It wouldn't be surprising if a young goddess had a bust size disproportionate to her height.

In the direction of Tiona's gaze, the goddess's black hair, tied in twin ponytails, was bouncing around.

"Now that you mention it, I realize I seem to see the figures of many goddesses..."

Lefia looked around as she spoke.

She's right; you can see beautiful goddesses all around you from time to time.

"Please, please repair this dress for me! I definitely bought it here!"

"But, my lady, we don't offer that kind of service..."

"Don't be so stingy! There's a 'banquet' today! As long as you can mend the torn parts for me, it won't look embarrassing!"

Hearing what sounded like the goddess speaking loudly in the shop, Tiony realized what was happening and exclaimed, "Ah!"

"By the way, Loki mentioned that there will be a 'Feast of the Gods' soon. But she also said she wouldn't be going."

"The Feast of the Gods... I think it was a party that some deity spontaneously hosted?"

"Yes. I heard they value formality quite a bit, so maybe these goddesses are here to pick up their custom-made dresses?"

"Ah, I see."

Upon hearing Tione's speculation, Lefia's expression suddenly dawned on her. Looking closer, she saw that the gods were indeed carrying several sets of magnificent garments on their arms.

Soon, Tiona and the others found the coffee shop and sat down at a round table.

"Hey, let's go to South Street later!"

"It's a busy area... I'm fine with that."

"I have no problem either."

"Ais, let's go together! It's lively there even before nightfall, it'll be a lot of fun!"

Tiona smiled at Ais, who was sitting next to her, without saying a word, her gaze fixed downwards.

Seeing her actions, she seemed a little apologetic. "Ais?", Tiona called her name.

She slowly began to speak:

"I'm sorry, Tiona..."

"..."

With her golden eyes still lowered, Ais whispered the words she hadn't had time to say earlier.

She probably sensed that everything Tiona had done today was to encourage her, who was still feeling down. Ais shrank back apologetically, unwilling to look up.

Tiony and Lefia both fell silent, surrounded by the noise around them.

So Tiona, who had been staring at Ais, slowly...

Raise a hand and poke her forehead.

"!...?"

Ais stared in astonishment, while Tiona rolled her eyes at her angrily.

"I didn't give you this gift hoping you'd apologize—"

Two times, three times.

She poked Ais's forehead several times.

Each time it was poked, its golden eyes closed.

After Tiona stopped, Ais touched her forehead where she had been attacked and nervously met her eyes.

After their eyes met, she relaxed and a smile appeared on her lips.

"...Thank you, Tiona."

Seeing Ais finally smile, Tiona also beamed and hugged her tightly.

"Tiona, little Tiona! There's no need for all this hugging and cuddling..."

"Oh, what's wrong, Lefia? Are you envious?"

"No, no...!"

"But that won't work—because Ais is sitting in the VIP seat!"

"...!"

"Hehe, I think you'd be better off being more frank, Lefia?"

She placed her hands on Ais's shoulders, cheek to cheek, deliberately doing it for Lefia's benefit.

The golden-eyed girl closed one eye shyly, seemingly ticklish, but did not refuse.

Lefia was greatly shaken, while Tione watched with great interest.

Tiona and Ais shared laughter together.

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As the sun sets, the city is bathed in a deep reddish-brown hue.

As the sun began to set behind the city walls, Tiona and the others were on their way back to headquarters.

"Ah—, this is so much fun—"

Although it was only a little bit, Ais's smile returned. Tiona was very happy to see that forcibly bringing her out had worked. Because in the end, everyone wasn't trying to cheer Ais up anymore, but had all gone crazy having fun, even Lefia's wry smile carried a hint of exhaustion.

The four huddled together, chatting and laughing. Tiona and the others turned onto the street and walked to the street where the headquarters was located.

"what?"

"carriage……?"

Tiona and Lefia were puzzled to see an unfamiliar carriage in front of the mansion's main gate.

Upon closer inspection, Loki, dressed in a luxurious black suit, was about to get into the carriage.

"Wow, Loki, what's with your outfit! And your new hairstyle!"

"Hmm? Oh—, the four girls are back. How are they? Pretty, aren't they?"

"Yes, it's very beautiful... but where are you going?"

"Hmm, I want to go and see that 'banquet' where those gods are making a huge racket."

"Oh dear, but didn't you say you weren't interested in the 'Feast of the Gods,' Loki?"

"--Hehe. I heard some amusing gossip, so I'm going to play a trick on that poor little dwarf."

Tiona and the others were completely baffled by Loki's nonsensical remarks.

In short, seeing her lewd smile, you know it's definitely not a good thing.

Loki, his hair styled in an evening updo, finished speaking and got into the carriage, closing the door behind him. The carriage, likely rented from a merchant, looked truly magnificent, complete with a roof and windows, and spacious enough for several people to sit comfortably. Raul sat dejectedly in the driver's seat, looking as if to say, "Why is it the small one…?"

"Woo-woo-woo!" Tiona looked at him with great sympathy, and the horse with its shiny coat neighed.

"Well, I'm off! You guys can eat whatever you want for dinner!"

"Snap!" With a crack of the whip, the carriage began to move.

Seeing Loki waving through the carriage window, Tiona and the others exchanged glances and looked again at the departing carriage.

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The city was shrouded in the darkness of night, and the magic stone lights overflowed like a sea of ​​stars.

The sounds of revelry from the banquet continued unabated that day. Several carriages were parked on a plot of land, and a steady stream of handsome men and beautiful women came and went.

These smiling gods were heading towards a building.

It was a huge statue with an elephant's head and a human figure.

Anyone with a sound mind would doubt their eyes upon seeing that sculpture. At first glance, it looks a bit like a monster, yet strangely cute and quite endearing. Although this also makes the entire statue look even stranger, the gods seem unconcerned, one after another crawling under the legs of the cross-legged giant statue.

"This shape just looks really weird..."

Loki arrived at the headquarters of the Ganesha Familia, the organizers of today's "Feast of the Gods," and was helped down from the carriage by the coachman.

She stood side by side with the coachman, gazing at the giant elephant building, illuminated by lights, sitting firmly in the center of the vast estate surrounded by white walls.

"But Raul, you're getting better and better at dealing with women. You're doing a great job as a protector of flowers."

"Uh, yes... thank you for the compliment."

"Well, excuse me, could you stay with me a little longer? I might be back a bit late. Could you wait for me here? You won't shortchange me!"

"I understand," the coachman Raul said with a wry smile. Loki grinned at him and said, "Then I'll be going," before turning away in her formal dress. Although she rarely wore such high heels, she walked naturally through the wide courtyard and into the building.