After some time, the entire process was completed—Haruhime was no longer a member of the Ishtar Familia. In the original story, it wasn't that simple, but things became much easier after I conquered Ishtar.
I walked up to Haruhime and took her hand.
"Don't be scared, I want to test something." There was one thing I'd never tried since my teleportation skill leveled up—teleporting with someone else.
If it works, it'll be really useful.
"What do you mean by that?" Haruhime asked.
I gently squeezed her hand and activated my teleportation ability. I pictured the area just outside the Ishtar Familia's residence in my mind. I could have gone somewhere farther, but this was just a test.
After I teleported, I could still feel Haruhime's hand.
I turned to the side and saw her frozen, eyes wide open. "What was that? What just happened?"
"It's an ability I have."
Haruhime looked back and saw the Ishtar Familia's house.
"But how is that even possible?"
"Don't ask hard questions," I said with a laugh, still holding her hand as I started walking. Haruhime walked beside me silently, and the people nearby were staring at us.
She seemed pretty uncomfortable with the attention.
"Do you want me to hurry so we can get out of here?"
"No, it's fine."
She clearly wasn't eager to experience teleportation again. Did it make her feel sick? For me, teleportation has always felt natural—it never bothered me at all.
We kept walking for a few more minutes until Haruhime let go of my hand.
"Why do you want me in the Hestia Familia? Is it because of my race?"
"Don't say something so ridiculous. I already told you, didn't I? I'm doing this because I like you."
"That's a little hard to believe."
"Believe what you want. But I'll promise you one thing—I'm not bringing you in to take advantage of you. I'm sure you'll really like our Familia."
"..."
"Here, give me your hand."
"No! You're going to do that thing again."
"Even though we've left the entertainment district, it's still dangerous. Come on, hold my hand."
Haruhime looked at my hand and I smiled. Then, she took it.
"Sorry, but I'm not in the mood to walk all the way there." She tried to let go, but it was too late. We teleported right near the mansion.
Haruhime let go of my hand and looked at me, visibly annoyed.
"Sorry, okay?"
"..." She didn't say anything and looked away.
"Come on. You don't need to hold my hand now. My home's just up ahead."
Haruhime followed me, and we finally arrived at the Hestia Familia mansion.
It was already night.
'I wonder if they're having dinner.' I had told them I might bring a woman with me, but I was still feeling nervous... What would Hestia and the others say? I just hoped they wouldn't say anything unnecessary.
I opened the gate and Haruhime entered. She looked around, clearly impressed by how beautiful the place was.
"The garden is beautiful… It's nothing like Ishtar's house," Haruhime said.
"I need to take better care of the lawn. It used to look even nicer."
"Nicer than this? Wow."
Haruhime followed me to the front door and I opened it. As soon as I did, I heard Hestia's footsteps. I can recognize her just by the way she walks—and her unique presence, of course.
"Luan!!!" she shouted my name and jumped on me. She hadn't noticed Haruhime yet.
I caught her in my arms and hugged her.
Then, she looked over my shoulder—and her eyes probably met Haruhime's.
"Waaah! Who's that?" Hestia gave me a few light slaps and I let her go. She hid behind me and pointed at Haruhime. "Who is she?"
"I told you, didn't I? That I might show up with someone. Her name is Haruhime. She's going to be a member of the Hestia Familia from now on."
"No. I don't accept this." Hestia said, glaring at Haruhime with disdain.
Then she looked at me.
"Luan, what do you think you're doing?" She grabbed my hand and pulled me away. "You, stay right there!" she shouted, and Haruhime froze outside the mansion.
Hestia dragged me away from the entrance and started bombarding me with questions.
I answered all of them honestly—no lies.
Once Hestia understood the situation, she finally calmed down.
"So that girl was basically being forced into prostitution?"
"Yeah, more or less."
"Ishtar… That damn bitch. Still, why'd you suddenly bring her here? You could've handed her off to another Familia!"
"I don't have ties with any other Familia besides the Loki Familia. And I don't want to leave her there."
"Tsk! You just want her here because she's pretty and used to be a prostitute. Are you sure you haven't already slept with her?"
"Yes, I'm sure."
"It's honestly surprising you're telling the truth."
"There's plenty of space in this mansion, Goddess. It's fine."
"So you haven't slept with her yet, but do you plan to?"
"..."
"Answer me. Now."
"Yes."
"I knew it!"
"But what's the problem?"
"You already have three women in this house! Why do you need one more? Aren't we enough?"
"You are enough, but…"
"It's because she has a tail and ears, isn't it? Lili has those too!"
"..."
"I know! It's because she has big breasts. But so do Mikoto and I!"
"That's enough, Hestia. Are you going to give her a falna or not?"
"..." Hestia paused for a moment, then sighed. "Fine. I'll do it."
"I knew you'd agree. I love you." I leaned in to kiss her, but she turned away.
"I'm not in the mood for that right now…"
Hestia stepped away and walked over to Haruhime.
"All right. Come in."
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Next chapters: Chapter 254 - An Ordinary Man. / Chapter 255 - She heard everything. / Chapter 256 - Dealing with Ottar. / Chapter 257 - Old Mission. / Chapter 258 - Tiona, do you like me? / Chapter 259 - Rubbing Against Me. +18 / Chapter 260 - I'm tired. Do you want to get married? +18 / Chapter 261 - Marriage? / Chapter 262 - Crazy. ( Beginning of wedding preparations ) / Chapter 263 - Family and Friends. / Chapter 264 - Place for the Wedding. / Chapter 265 - Are You Going to Buy the Buildings?!