Danmachi: The Sign In System!

Chapter 153 - Chasing Again

"Ah!"

"What are these guys doing?"

"They didn't pester Orsted when we sent Apollo back to heaven."

"Why are they causing trouble now while we're shopping?"

"It's not even a date!"

On the streets of Orario, Orsted and his group ran swiftly, Hestia shouting loudly from Orsted's arms.

Behind them, a throng of goddesses chased with smirks on their faces.

"I've heard these goddesses have terrible taste, and today I see it's true," Eina said, glancing back at the shameless goddesses, her tone sharp.

"That's why many gods in Orario are seen as idle troublemakers by adventurers, just like these ones," Lili added, looking back with an exasperated expression.

As Lady Hestia said, these goddesses were utterly frivolous.

Yesterday, when Orsted accompanied Hestia to witness Apollo's return to heaven, no goddesses had chased them.

Yet today, as the Hestia Familia went shopping, these goddesses swarmed from every corner, disrupting their outing and even touching Orsted—an outrage.

"I knew gods weren't what I imagined, but they're so… ordinary," Tifa said with a wry smile.

"They don't feel divine at all. They've completely blended into mortal life," Aerith remarked, observing the pursuing gods with a grin.

"Don't expect too much from gods. Many shirk their duties and meddle in chaos instead," Elenoir said, rolling her eyes in frustration.

She'd planned to buy clothes and swimsuits today, hoping Orsted would admire her choices, but that was ruined.

The other elves shared her displeasure, their faces sour.

Among them, only Orsted and Senie remained unfazed.

Orsted was used to these goddesses.

His last date with Hestia had been spoiled by them during the Monster Feria, so today's antics stirred no reaction.

Senie, with her mischievous streak, found amusement in Lili and the others' irritation, relishing the chaos for reasons unknown.

The Hestia Familia fled in front, pursued by a gaggle of goddesses, creating a bizarre spectacle on Orario's streets.

It wasn't until evening that they shook off their pursuers.

The goddesses had chased them for half the morning and all afternoon, their stamina inexplicably relentless.

In the end, the group's shopping plans were completely derailed.

They returned to Hearth Manor under the setting sun, dejected.

"Those jerks make me so mad," Hestia fumed, slumping on a sofa in the manor's hall, arms crossed, cheeks puffed like buns.

Her rare chances to shop with Orsted were always interrupted.

At the Monster Feria, Orsted was dragged off to play soldier.

Their second date was ruined before it began by these goddesses.

The third date went undisturbed, but they ran into Loki, Freya, and Hermes.

Now, on the fourth outing, these nuisances struck again.

Hestia had never enjoyed a proper shopping trip or date.

She was furious, and Lili and the others were equally glum. The day should have been joyful, but those idle goddesses ruined it.

"Well, since shopping's off, let's celebrate in the courtyard," Orsted suggested with a smile, seeing their mood. "How about a barbecue tonight?"

At this, the group's gloom lifted, their eyes sparkling.

"Yes, a barbecue feast sounds perfect!" Hestia exclaimed, her excitement returning.

"It'd be dull with just us," Lili said, nodding. "Lord Orsted, Lady Hestia, why not invite other friendly Familias to join?"

Elenoir and the others nodded eagerly, envisioning a lively barbecue.

Though elves hailed from nature's tribes, they weren't like the fruit-eating, elves of fantasy novels Orsted recalled from his past life.

In this world, elves ate meat like humans.

"I'll invite Misha to join. We didn't settle things earlier, so tonight's a great chance to talk," Eina said with a smile.

"It'll be livelier with more people. Lili, you handle the invitations," Hestia said, delegating with a nod.

"Leave it to me, Lady Hestia," Lili agreed readily.

"Then I'll go buy barbecue ingredients," Orsted said, standing.

"I'll come with you, Orsted," Tifa said, rising.

"Me too, Brother Orsted," Aerith added, standing as well.

"Orsted, I'll leave the ingredients to you," Hestia said. "Elenoir and I will prepare the barbecue equipment."

"Sister Senie, everyone's got a task. What about you?" Lili asked, eyeing Senie.

"Well… I'll buy some wine?" Senie replied, caught off-guard after trying to stay unnoticed.

She tilted her head, pondering briefly.

The group paused at her response, then burst into laughter. That was so Senie!

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