Zongman: The wrong person on the ground, double Shenwei at the beginning

Leila, who had been secretly observing, raised an eyebrow and swallowed the harsh words she had originally intended to use to drive everyone away.

interesting...

Kaguya glanced at Rhodes, then placed her left hand on her cheek with feigned melancholy, her voice light and melodious like a mage holding a pipa.

"Oh my, I thought you'd be completely captivated by our goddess, but I didn't expect you'd still remember us two ordinary women who would sacrifice ourselves for you~"

Rod covered his head, barely able to hold it in.

"I am indeed very grateful for your saving my life, but there's no need to deliberately say something that could be misunderstood..."

Leila put her hands behind her head and gave a half-joking chuckle.

"Don't pay attention to the nonsense of women in heat. Speaking of which, didn't you also work hard to find reinforcements for us? So we're even."

"And to be honest, I didn't expect you to be able to bring in the Loki Familia. When I saw that fairy royal family member angrily blasting the entire stronghold into the sky, I was afraid she'd just blast me, this little rat, into dust too..."

Recalling the scene, Leila still felt lingering fear and couldn't help but shudder.

The masked fairy hiding behind the crowd couldn't help but speak up.

"Lyra, you mustn't be rude to Lady Riveria!"

Upon hearing this, Kaguya immediately turned her head and retorted with a sarcastic remark.

"The fastidious and aloof fairy lady always has something to say afterward."

"W-what... I went to provide support too, but the battlefield has already been cleaned up by everyone!"

"That means you're not fast enough!"

The two of them started bickering over some trivial matter.

The members of the clan gathered around, watching the amusement as if it were commonplace, covering their mouths and chuckling.

"Oh dear, the insult contest between the stubborn fairy and the princess of the Far East has begun again..."

I bet on Kaguya to win!

"Um, has Ryu ever won...?"

As the girls laughed and joked, Alexandra, the leader of the group, appeared beside Rhodes at some point, casually putting her arm around his shoulder and revealing a completely untroubled smile.

"My name is Alexie, handsome young man. What's your name?"

"Um, just call me Rod."

"Rhodes... Hmm, what a great name! Rhodes, you've really made a name for yourself among the gods and adventurers this time!"

Alexie forcefully tossed her tied-up red hair and said triumphantly.

"Hehe, someone who hasn't even received the grace of the gods has actually outrun an adventurer of level 2. Many people are saying that you're like a great hero before the arrival of ancient gods!"

Leila couldn't help but cover her forehead and complain.

"It wasn't you, Captain, who did it, so what are you so smug about...?"

Upon hearing this, Rhodes frowned slightly, then shook his head calmly.

"It was just some busybodies trying to curry favor. I simply took advantage of the situation and caught them off guard."

He was quite aware of the level of performance he had previously demonstrated.

Even if you take into account the fighting power of the horse girls, they are at most level 2.

After all, while Uma Musume is a fantasy creature, it's not primarily a battle anime.

Alexie blinked, seemingly surprised by Rhodes' maturity and composure, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.

"Hoo hoo hoo, as expected of the man Kaguya and Lyra who risked their lives to save him, very good, very good!"

"Rhodes, how about you join our Astraea Familia?"

Chapter 7 A Fate Unaffected by Gods (Seeking Flowers and Votes)

The moment these words were spoken, the noisy room fell silent.

Caught off guard, Rhodes was also taken aback. He looked up at the serious-looking Alexandra, then turned to look at the goddess Astrea sitting by the bed.

"Can men... join too?"

Astraea tossed her long walnut hair and laughed like a mischievous child.

"I didn't have this idea before, but if it's Rhodes, I'm afraid no one will have any objections~"

Putting aside their past connection, Rod's appearance is pleasing to the eye, and his personality is not unpleasant.

"Besides, if I refuse, I'm afraid Lyra and Kaguya will throw a tantrum at me~"

Upon hearing this, Kaguya and Lyra simultaneously blushed and shouted, "Lady Astraea!!!"

"Hahaha, although I'm usually very reliable, I still have the reserve of a girl! You should be more frank, like me, who is honest and beautiful!"

Although the masked fairy might seem a bit awkward, the appearance of a boy in the Kingdom of Women is quite remarkable, especially given Rhodes's impressive performance in his long-distance raid to seek reinforcements.

She didn't object at all; instead, she gave him an approving look, as if to say, "Young man, I approve of you."

The girls all praised Rod's demeanor and looked at him with anticipation.

Rhodes lowered his head and pondered.

Alexie's invitation, though seemingly abrupt and presumptuous, was actually a subtle way of showing her interest in his potential and protecting him.

After all, he's now known on both the righteous and the villainous sides, making him quite conspicuous in every way!

The Dark Faction suffered such a huge loss this time that even if Valetta treated him specially, she couldn't control everyone from causing him trouble.

Perhaps he's already on the kill list...

He was also curious about something.

The grace of God is said to be able to unleash the potential within a person, but the systems within him are also part of him!

I wonder if anything will happen when the two meet...

Most importantly, it was Lyra and Kaguya who came to save her when she was at her most vulnerable, as if by fate.

He is not opposed to joining the family.

"Okay."

After glancing at the somewhat nervous Kaguya and the feignedly relaxed Lyra, Rhodes met Astraea's deep blue eyes and nodded with a smile.

The girls in the room all smiled happily and began to imagine what fun things would happen after a boy joined their clan.

However....

"how so?!"

Alexie covered her mouth, making an incredulous sound.

Leila also frowned at this unprecedented situation.

"Lady Astraea, is there something wrong with Rhode's health?"

Astraea stared blankly at the divine blood gradually disappearing from Rhodes's back.

The ceremony was indeed completed successfully, but the outcome was a failure...

— Rhodes did not become her kin.

The grace of God is the key to unlocking human potential, and this was the first time she had ever heard of a situation where God could not bestow grace.

There are two possible scenarios.

The first type is a boy who has no potential whatsoever.

However, this is impossible; even at the end of life, those who have never received any favors still possess untapped potential.

Another possibility is that the boy's potential was too great to be drawn out by divine blood.

His future will be on par with the gods, and may even surpass them!

Shocked by the unprecedented speculation, Astraea widened her deep blue eyes, which resembled a starry sea, revealing a rare hint of tension and excitement about the unknown.

"Lady Astraea..."

Kaguya cast a worried glance at her.

Rhodes also turned his head, looking puzzled.

Is there something wrong with me?

Astraea took a deep breath and gave Rhodes a gentle smile.

"Unfortunately, Rhodes' fate will not be with me. Or rather, your fate will not be affected by any god."

Alexie scratched her head, completely baffled.

"So, you mean Rhodes cannot become a servant of any god?"

"Is such that."

The expectant smiles on the girls' faces gradually disappeared.

The orc Nize clenched her fists in concern.

"But it goes without saying that God's grace can awaken our potential abilities, and its essence lies in the development possibilities brought about by gaining experience points."

Maru, playing the role of the older sister, then sighed.

"Without this favor, it's as if I'm cut off from the life of an adventurer..."

The masked fairy twitched its ears and couldn't help but ask with concern.

"How could this be...is there really no other way?"

Chapter 8 Not a Partner of Justice (Seeking flowers and votes)

The room fell into a deathly silence.

For the people of this world, being unable to bear the weight of favors is tantamount to having their future denied.

"What are you all so upset about! Although the favor is very convenient, as the rumors say, didn't the great heroes of ancient times also accomplish great feats in the past when there were no gods descending upon them?!"

Without any regard for the atmosphere, it was Alexie who spoke up!

The bright and lively voice made the group members, who had unconsciously lowered their heads, raise their heads again.

She straightened her thin chest and swayed her long, shiny red hair.

"I don't believe Rhodes would be defeated by something like this! Besides, didn't you see? He hasn't given up hope yet!"

The girls were surprised to realize that although Rhodes was momentarily taken aback upon hearing the news, he did not show any panic or helplessness at all!

They were both intelligent people and immediately connected the dots to the unusual speed he had previously displayed.

Although everyone was very curious about this, no one dared to ask. After realizing what was happening, they were simply happy for Rhodes.

Rhodes sensed the change in everyone's emotions and felt a warmth rise in his heart as well.

In this day and age, the girls of the Astrea Familia are truly unique in their purity and beauty... even giving off a dreamlike quality.

Astraea smiled and nodded slightly as she watched everyone's interaction, then clapped her hands.

"Alright, let's continue to announce that Rhodes has joined us. This should deter some people from spying on us for a while. Please keep this a secret during this time!"

The goddess didn't say the second half of her sentence, but Rhodes understood immediately.

Such superficial concealment over a long period of time will inevitably be noticed by other gods.

But by then, Rhodes would likely have matured and would no longer be easily manipulated.

After all, in Astrea's view, those who cannot bear the favor are not beings that can be easily defeated!

The girls present instantly snapped out of their daze, their faces turning solemn as they vowed to keep the secret at all costs.

"You...you said it would be kept secret...!"

Only the stubborn, obsessive-compulsive fairy forgot the complexity of Rhodes' situation and murmured, but her attention was quickly diverted by Kaguya, who was provoking her with sharp words.

The two of them started glaring at each other and arguing amongst themselves again.

The fairy seemed to have forgotten the injustice of deceiving others.