The kind Goddess of Justice hurried over, holding up her skirt, and placed her slender right hand on Rhode's, glaring at everyone indignantly.
"I'm supposed to be everyone's main god, so why did you leave me out!"
"Do you all only love Rhode now and are tired of me? I'll be sad, you know!"
Rhode turned back in surprise, seeing the playful look in the Goddess's eyes, and couldn't help but laugh wryly.
"Please don't join in the fun. This is a subordinate contract. Are you, a Goddess, going to become my subordinate god?"
It was one thing for the girls to join in the fun; Rhode had the confidence to bear the fate of all of them.
But for you, a Goddess of Justice, to get involved?
You've only had your powers sealed, you're not a true mortal!
The symbol of the Court of the Stars, Justice, purity, and virginity, now to become the Familia of a mere man?
Any god who heard of it would probably be shocked speechless and doubt if they were under an illusion.
However, Astrea put away the smile in her eyes, looked back at Rhode with a firm attitude, and spoke with extreme seriousness.
"Why not? I am also a member of the Astrea Familia!"
"...."
To be honest, Rhode had indeed considered taking gods as subordinates in the future, but he never intended to take a subordinate god at this time!
It just felt a bit surreal...
Rhode originally wanted to persuade her to calm down, but Astrea then threw out an excuse that was impossible to refute.
"We gods are inherently curious about the unknown. It's quite normal to become a human's Familia in order to explore new, unknown worlds!"
This left Rhode speechless.
Meeting Astrea's stubborn and firm gaze, and confirming that Astrea had made up her mind, Rhode no longer hesitated, smiled helplessly, turned his head to look at everyone's stacked hands, and silently chanted.
Authority · Absolute Contract, activate!
Authority · God of Demi-Humans, activate!
The girls immediately felt an invisible line connecting them to Rhode.
"Alright, it's done."
"I will go to the next world the day after tomorrow. That world is a bit dangerous, but it's not a big problem for now. Everyone can choose who will go with me."
"When it's time for the world after next, that place is very suitable for everyone to stay long-term, so we can all go and have fun together then."
"As for time, don't worry, when we are in another world for a short time, time in this world is relatively static."
Layla was a little surprised.
"Are we going to cross worlds again so soon?"
Rhode's eyes sparkled with anticipation.
"Because there are several abilities in that world that I absolutely want to obtain."
And even though it's one of the strongest abilities, there's a direct opportunity to get it at the very beginning.
Rhode would never miss it.
470 Also, obtaining the demi-human ability first was also to ensure that he could definitely seize that ability.
After speaking, Rhode, to prevent the girls from feeling awkward discussing in his presence, left first.
Iska's eyes darted, and she immediately waved with a smile.
"I'm withdrawing from this trip, I'm leaving first!"
Before the girls could react, Iska quickly ran after Rhode's retreating figure.
Several girls cursed inwardly.
Damn it, there's even such a trick! What a schemer!
Alise also chuckled, took Maliu's hand, and started walking out.
"I spend a lot of time with Rhode normally, so I'll give this opportunity to everyone else this time!"
Maliu looked unwilling, engaging in a tug-of-war with Alise, insisting on staying.
"Alise, but I really want to travel with Rhode!"
"Hahaha, won't it be better when we all go together next time?"
"But, but...."
"No buts, Izumi said there's something called a game console, you can play with me instead."
In the end, Alise's strength prevailed, and she forcibly dragged away the elf who was about to cry.
Selty couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.
"It's rare to see Maliu so resentful towards Alise."
Layla spread her hands, her expression also speechless.
"It's because that idiot's view on love is like an old fossil. Letting her go would be a waste of an opportunity!"
Everyone knew that world travel was a good opportunity to become more intimate with Rhode.
If they gave it to Maliu, that useless elf would be a huge success if she even managed to shake Rhode's hand or kiss him!
After all, she was the ultimate old-fashioned, stubborn elf who believed that love was "to swear eternal love to the moon in a deserted forest at night," and that even holding hands was forbidden before exchanging vows and swearing an oath in the Elf Forest!
If there were no outside interference, Maliu would undoubtedly be the last one in the Familia to achieve a happy ending.
Thinking of Maliu's crestfallen expression when the slow-witted elf found out about this, the girls couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Maiden, tsundere is out of fashion these days.
"So, who wants to compete for the travel spots?"
The previously harmonious atmosphere suddenly became tense.
Kaguya and Layla, after a brief consideration, announced their withdrawal due to their own reasons, leaving the remaining girls glaring sharply at each other.
Astrea, on the other hand, showed none of the strong curiosity about other worlds she had spoken of earlier, merely watching the girls discuss with a smile, with no intention of participating.
Finally, after a fierce battle (acdi), Noin and Leyana, sweating profusely, declared their successful competition.
The remaining girls, despite some regret and wanting to cling to Rhode a little longer, also did not forget their duty of city patrol.
This was the first time they carried out their daily patrol duties with long faces and no motivation.
Rhode no longer needed to rely on patrol missions to level up the girls' skills, so he didn't volunteer, but he did ask them to bring Suzuki Jun and Shimomura Izumi along.
This was to help them become more familiar with Orario while also fostering mutual understanding.
Astrea and Alise's group also temporarily returned to the Court of the Stars, as it still needed someone to watch over it.
In the entire villa, only Rhode and Iska remained.
The two looked at each other silently, and finally, Iska threw away the wine bottle in her hand and smiled brightly.
"Is it finally my turn?"
She actively took Rhode's hand, led him to the master bedroom, then forcefully pushed him onto the futon, gazing at him infatuatedly, and suddenly let out a silly laugh.
"Before, I always disliked those overly enthusiastic members of my tribe, always thinking I was different from them."
Iska suddenly threw off her close-fitting top, revealing a simple black bra, her healthy abs somewhat eye-catching.
"But now, after meeting you, I suddenly feel that I am indeed an Amazonian."
Rhode stared intently, then cleared his throat.
"But actually, I'm a proper person...."
Iska giggled, then threw her long pants outside the door.
"We Amazonians are the most direct. We won't spare a glance for someone we don't like, but for someone we fancy, we must have the most intimate relationship with him!"
Rhode actually wanted to continue cultivating their feelings, but his 'brother' betrayed his true thoughts.
Iska casually tossed her last inner garment aside, spread her arms, and spun around, openly displaying herself to Rhode.
"How is it?"
She leaned down, kneeling on the couch with her right leg, and pressed her left hand against Rhode's chest. Their breaths were audible between them.
Her seductive and enchanting voice whispered in Rhode's ear.
"From today onwards, this body, which has been trained until now, belongs to you~ Only to you."
Rhode took a deep breath, unable to pretend any longer, and pulled Iska into his embrace.
Iska's cheeks were burning. Her pretty face, already flushed crimson from the alcohol, was now completely red, and her eyelashes trembled slightly.
When it truly came down to it, she lowered her gaze, not daring to meet Rhode's eyes.
The gentle Amazonian girl embraced him like the ocean, responding to him, holding him tightly, and letting out a sigh of finally having her wish fulfilled.
Afterward, Iska nestled affectionately in Rhode's arms, drawing circles on his chest with her finger, and softly murmured about her past.
"At first, I lived in an orphanage on Daedalus Street, and the public safety was really terrible."
"Later, even the nun collapsed from overwork, so I thought, 'Now I can only become an adventurer.'"
Facing the girl who was completely opening her heart to him, Rhode gently tightened his embrace, full of tenderness.
"Then you met Goddess Astrea?"
Iska chuckled softly, sighing with emotion.
"Yes, after joining the Familia, I fought day after day, bringing food to the children at the orphanage..."
"Then one day, those 'little ones' I had been taking care of stared at me with particularly heavy expressions."
"I finally couldn't help but burst out, shouting for them to just say whatever they had to say."
"And then, guess what those little ones said?"
"Hehe, they said, 'Big Sister, have you been sleeping well?' 'Your face is full of wounds!'..."
"Only after looking in the mirror did I realize that I had been fighting non-stop for the little ones, leaving both my body and mind scarred. Even though Lady Astrea and Maliu had told me to rest."
Rhode sighed softly, probably able to imagine the worried expressions of the children at that time.
Every girl in the Familia was a representative of kindness and justice in this world, and because of this, he cherished each of them with equal care and affection.
Iska gently rubbed against Rhode, feeling his strong body, which was very warm and reassuring.
"Should I say that from then on, I dedicated myself to beauty? Not only sleeping on time, but also being very careful about my diet."
"And also, I wouldn't think things like, 'How can I not work harder!' anymore."
"I also wouldn't hesitate to rely on Maliu and the others when needed... Ah, and finally, makeup!"
"At first, it was just something Lady Astrea taught me, and I tried it a little... But when the little ones saw me with makeup, they all happily shouted, 'So pretty!' I was really happy then."
Iska suddenly sat up, looking down at Rhode, her hand gently stroking his cheek, her eyes hazy.
"But from today onwards, I have one more reason to wear makeup~"
"If my justice is 'beautiful justice,' then from now on, 'beautiful for you' is also my justice, darling~"
Rhode took Iska's hand in his.
"When I have time, I'll go to the orphanage with you."
Iska let out a giggle.
"Okay, those little ones will probably be very excited for you to visit, won't they?"
"Hm?"
"Don't you know? Because I gained a lot of profit from exploring the Dungeon with you a few times, I've been donating it to the orphanage in your name~"
She deliberately made a jealous face.
"Now those little ones like Brother Rhode more than they like me! So..."
Iska instinctively leaned down, her beautiful face showing a seductive expression, and slowly slid down like a snake.
"You have to compensate me!"
Only at this moment did Rhode finally understand why the Amazonian girls who had lived in Orario for a long time were so renowned.
While Rhode and Iska were entwined, the other groups' daily patrols had also ended.
Today was another uneventful day, with even fewer of the usual troublemaking drunkards, which made the girls feel a bit relaxed.
Only Kaguya and Laila felt a subtle unease, and Alise even felt as if someone was secretly watching them, but she hadn't found any evidence.
Suzuki Jun and Shimomura Izumi, with the girls' introductions, gradually began to understand this fantasy world where gods and the Dungeon coexisted.
The girls temporarily cast aside their individual thoughts and eagerly returned to the Kamui Space for a party.
After night fell, in a dilapidated alley in the shadows.
"...Orario is really bad."
A certain bounty hunter girl stepped on the corpses of a group of Dark Faction soldiers, habitually opening and closing the blood-stained fist weapon wrapped around her right hand.
On the roof of the slum.
A certain assassin girl's tail, a sign of her beast-kin heritage, wagged wildly, then suddenly stood on end with a shriek, reflexively killing the masked assailant who had rushed to ambush her.
She gazed down at the labyrinthine city, which seemed to be gradually eroding into darkness, and whispered.
"...I shouldn't have come to Orario at this time, meow."
The two girls who had just arrived in this city, in different places, shared the same thoughts, cursing their own judgment. They had entered the city at such an unfortunate time.
""Anyway, let's finish the first job and then live well!""
They made up their minds and began to act again to ensure their survival.
However, when they tried to leave, their expressions suddenly changed drastically as they vigilantly watched the powerful figure who appeared.
Olivarus, shaking his dull white hair, showed joy, clapping his hands in a pleased mood.
"As expected of the famous Black Fist, there are rumors in the outside world that her mission completion rate is one hundred percent, and her strength is indeed not to be underestimated."
Runova stared vigilantly at the man with the twisted smile.
"Who are you?"
The white-haired demon spread his arms and tilted his head back, a fanatical expression on his face.
"I am Olivarus, an executive of the Dark Faction, an apostle of Chaos!"
"You want revenge on me?"
"No, those worthless scumbags were just cannon fodder specially sent to test your strength. They perfectly fulfilled their mission."
Olivarus tossed a scroll to Runova, a hint of hatred in the corner of his raised mouth.
"This guy is a stumbling block to our great cause, a person designated for death by our gods. I'm commissioning you to kill him!"
Runova took the scroll, feeling the force coming from it, and vaguely sensed something amiss, attempting to refuse.
"I've already accepted a commission. I'm not taking any new orders right now."
Olivarus sneered contemptuously, seemingly mocking Runova, who was new to the scene and didn't know any better.
"Is it an assassination commission for an adventurer from the Freya Familia?"
"!!!"
"If you don't want to die, then give up. There's a terrifying guy in that Familia that only our secret weapon can deal with."
On the other side, the black cat Ke Luoyi, facing Vite's forceful invitation, also stated the fact that she already had an order.
Vite's bandaged left arm hung limply, his face showing sadistic anger.
"...That Elephant God's Staff guy can be killed anytime, but this guy must be killed as soon as possible!"
Although he had heard from his patron god about the opponent's abnormal growth speed, he still scoffed at it.
No matter how fast the opponent grew, it had to be within reason. It was impossible for him to become an Lv4 level powerhouse and threaten him in just a week!
Such absurd and ridiculous scenarios only happened in novels. This was a cold, realistic world that valued logic and rationality!
But that lunatic Valletta was finally arranged by his patron god to be outside the city to execute the grand plan of conquering the city in the future. Now, no one in the Dark Faction would show mercy to that guy anymore.
Coupled with the patron god's instruction, this was an excellent opportunity to eliminate that guy!
Driven by twisted jealousy, as he was the only man who had brought him shame.
Vite swore that he must take this opportunity to torture and kill the guy who had escaped from his hands!
Ke Luoyi secretly watched the red-haired man opposite her, who occasionally sneered and occasionally roared, as if performing a face-changing act. While intimidated by his chilling aura, she secretly complained in her heart.