NOVEL WEB Chapter 133: Kiss by her???
Chapter 133 - Kiss by her???
The gods were itching to drag Hestia and Apollo to the Guild for an immediate War Game agreement, but it was late, and their sense of decorum prevailed, sparing the Guild staff.
The banquet wrapped up without further ado.
Unfazed by the looming War Game, Hestia hopped into a spacious carriage with Hephaestus, heading to Hearth Mansion.
The carriage easily fit two, with room for a third. Tsubaki, not joining them, took her and Hephaestus's original carriage back to the Hephaestus Familia shop.
"Hey, what're you rummaging for this late?" Hephaestus asked, sitting on Hestia's bed, arms crossed, watching Hestia dig through a cabinet with her hips in the air.
"Hehe, something amazing. Orsted got it somewhere—says it can reshape a god's body," Hestia replied, still searching. She'd hidden the precious item well.
That morning, after receiving the small box of Remodeling Ointment from Orsted, Hestia thought instantly of Hephaestus's facial scar. She planned to give it to her, but Apollo's banquet invitation delayed her.
She'd stashed it, intending to present it tonight. As Hephaestus's closest friend, Hestia knew how deeply the scar troubled her.
Since Tenkai, Hephaestus had masked half her face with an eyepatch, hiding it from view.
Hearing this, Hephaestus blinked, then jolted upright. "Reshape a god's body? That's incredible!" she exclaimed, striding toward Hestia. "Wait, reshape a god's body?"
"Exactly what you're thinking," Hestia said, unearthing the tiny iron box, smaller than a third of her palm, cradling it like treasure.
Hephaestus trembled, staring at it in disbelief. "Hestia, you're not pulling my leg, are you?" she asked, voice quivering.
"Orsted's never lied to me. He didn't say where it came from, but he was certain this ointment can reshape a divine body," Hestia said, chin high.
"I wanted to give it to you right away, but Apollo's invitation got in the way."
"You're really giving this to me?" Hephaestus asked, eyeing the box warily. "You know how valuable this is, right?"
"We've been friends for eons. Of course I'm giving it to you," Hestia said, tiptoeing to hug Hephaestus's neck, pulling her down slightly. "Stop dawdling—use it! Want me to apply it, or you got it?"
"Thank you, Hestia," Hephaestus said after a long pause, staring at the box.
Meanwhile, Orsted gathered the Hestia Familia at Hearth Mansion. Sitting on the main sofa, legs crossed, he addressed them softly.
"It's settled. Our Familia will face Apollo's in a War Game. Tomorrow, Hestia will sign the agreement at the Guild, then head to Babel for a Denatus to set the format, win conditions, and stakes. What form do you think it should take?"
Orsted had pushed for a War Game since the Apollo Familia's clash with Lili's group, though Hestia initially refused. Apollo's provocation at the banquet made it inevitable.
"Lord Orsted, this mess started with us. We should settle it," Lili said after a hushed discussion with the others.
"Unless it's critical, please stay out and let us handle it, okay?"
"I'd be delighted if you can manage," Orsted said, smiling, agreeing without hesitation. He was eager to see their performance.
He opened his mouth to discuss formats, but the hall's door burst open. Hephaestus charged at Orsted with startling speed, Hestia hurrying behind.
Lili and the others gaped, confused, until Hephaestus reached Orsted, threw her arms around his neck, and pressed her unadorned lips to his.
"Thank you, Orsted!" she exclaimed.
The room froze in shock.
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