Multiverse: In DanMachi, I'm the Strongest Summoner

The whispered chatter among the adventurers didn't bother Tiona, Lefiya, Anakitty, Lynne, Ais, and the others in the slightest.

Riveria could also feel numerous gazes focused on her face, but…

She made no reaction, simply ignoring them.

It was clear they were all long used to the curious stares of others.

Finn, Gareth, Bete, Raul, and the rest of the Loki Familia members took their seats one after another.

"What a coincidence…"

Having regained his composure, Raven naturally greeted Mama Mia and Ais.

"Mm…"

"Our Familia is having a celebration banquet."

Ais responded softly.

"Oh, so it's Raven, huh?"

"Why don't you ditch that little shrimp and come join our Familia instead?"

Loki grinned as she slung an arm casually over Raven's shoulder.

Raven let out a small, awkward laugh, feeling a bit embarrassed by the sudden contact.

"Well… that might not be the best idea."

Loki narrowed her eyes into mischievous crescents and glanced over at Raven's companions.

"They can come too, you know."

"And if the little shrimp doesn't agree, we can always settle it with a War Game."

"Don't say stupid things, Loki."

Riveria sighed and pulled her goddess back by the collar.

"…How about this then, Raven?"

"Even if you won't join our Familia, how about a drink with us?"

Loki flashed a ridiculous smile.

Raven thought for a moment, his gaze drifting toward his three companions.

"…Go ahead, Captain~"

Cassandra whispered gently.

"There's no need to worry about us, Captain."

Daphne nodded lightly.

"Yes…"

Mikoto agreed as well.

"Alright, I'll go knock them down and come back for drinks later."

Raven smiled faintly.

"Confident, aren't you?"

Loki laughed heartily.

"That's exactly the kind of person I like."

"…Let's go."

And so—

Under Loki's enthusiastic invitation, Raven joined their banquet.

They had reserved four large round tables, each seating twelve.

"Ais, I'll sit next to you."

"Mm…"

Pulling over a chair, Raven took the seat beside Ais, with Tiona on his other side.

On Ais's other side sat Riveria, and next to her was Lefiya.

Seeing Raven sitting so close to Ais stirred a hint of jealousy in Lefiya, who admired Ais deeply.

"Alright, everyone, let's give a warm welcome to the Heavenly Demon Lord—Raven, right?"

"Welcome, welcome~!"

Alicia clapped cheerfully, treating him like one of their own.

"A captain from another Familia, huh? Not bad."

"I heard he was originally going to join us, but something came up and it fell through."

"That so? That's a shame. He's pretty handsome, too."

"You all saw that War Game, right? He's definitely a rare talent."

At that moment—

Loki, grinning with excitement, tried to stir the mood again:

"Just now, he said he was gonna take down everyone in our Familia. What do you all think?"

Gareth stroked his beard and let out a low chuckle.

"Hmph. Very well. Let's see if this old man still has it."

Raven smiled wryly as countless gazes fixed on him.

"By the way…"

"The winner gets the right to do whatever they want with Riveria's boobs as a prize!"

Loki blurted out the outrageous joke with zero shame.

"Raven, how's that for motivation?"

She gave him a mysterious grin.

"…Not bad."

Raven laughed on the outside, but deep down, he was silently cursing.

How could they joke about something like that?

Riveria, a royal elf, wasn't someone they could just throw into jokes.

"M-Me! I want in!"

Raul suddenly shouted, eyes lighting up.

"Me too!"

"I'm in!"

"Count me in!"

"Guess I'll join too!"

"Captain!"

"L-Lady Riveria…"

Some of the female members looked anxiously at Finn and Riveria.

"Let them say what they want…"

Riveria seemed completely unfazed, not treating it seriously at all.

Well…

Maybe they were just used to this kind of crude banter.

Raven now had a clearer picture of what Loki Familia was like.

With fruit wine and food served, the atmosphere quickly turned lively.

Though it had started a bit awkwardly, Raven soon blended in.

"Come on, Heavenly Demon Lord, have a drink with me!"

"Uwooh! Raven-san, me too!"

"Me too, here!"

"Let's see if you can handle me!"

"…"

Drink after drink, Raven remained sober and alert.

Beside him, Tiona laughed cheerfully as she refilled his glass with fruit wine again and again.

"Kid, your tolerance isn't bad. I approve."

"But as your senior, I can't lose to some rookie."

"Let's go—another round!"

Gareth declared as he poured himself another cup.

"Bring it on."

Raven raised his glass and toasted with him.

"…Don't drink too much."

Ais, her cheeks flushed with a hint of intoxication, still managed to warn him gently.

"Oooh, didn't expect that."

"Our little princess actually cares about him, huh?"

Bete, unusually fired up, said with a teasing tone.

Ais had a bad feeling.

Raven set down his beer, eyebrows slightly furrowed.

Ais stayed silent.

"What's this, Ais? Let me ask you something."

"Between me and him, who would you rather hook up with?"

Bete's aggressive tone drew a surprised glance from Finn.

"…Bete, are you drunk?"

"Shut up. Hey, Ais, answer me. Which guy would you rather get hot and heavy with?"

Bete pressed on.

Ais frowned, clearly disgusted by his words.

"…All I know is, I'd never want to be with someone who says stuff like that."

It was clear who she was choosing.

Of course—

There was no way Ais would openly admit her feelings in front of everyone.

"How pathetic."

"Shut up, you simp."

"If he confessed his love to you right now, would you actually accept it?"

Bete, drunk and aggressive, suddenly turned to Riveria.

"Hey, now you've crossed the line."

"What, am I just invisible to you now?"

"You got a problem with me?"

Raven narrowed his eyes, his face growing cold.

"Yeah, and what of it?"

"What are you gonna do about it?"

Bete sneered, eyes full of contempt.

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