Lin Feng's true goal was to introduce Lili to Hestia. Although Lili had little combat ability, she could temporarily join another Familia's party and gain a cut of the profits. Most importantly, he needed to see if Hestia could convince Lili to join her, effectively putting the Wine God Soma on the back burner.
After about twenty minutes, Lin Feng led Lili near the bustling commercial street where Hestia worked.
"Commercial street? Lord Lin Feng, why did you bring Lili here? Lili doesn't have any money!"
Lili's eyes grew wary. Her tail dropped from its cheerful swaying, and she clutched her small wallet, fearing Lin Feng would use her money to buy things.
"Idiot Lili, I am a God of a Familia, and you know Little Ai and the others' strength. Why would I covet your meager little wallet!"
Lin Feng gave her a light chop on the head.
"Ow! That hurts! Lord Lin Feng, be gentle!"
Lili complained, glaring at him.
"I brought you here to meet a Goddess. She seems interested in you."
"W-Whoa! Lili is not that kind of girl! Even if you are a God, that's... not happening."
Hearing this, Lili's eyes widened in panic. This is shocking, not exciting! She immediately thought the Goddess wanted her for strange reasons.
"Idiot Lili, I mean, the Goddess wants you to join her Familia..."
"Eh! Is that so? Join her Familia... Join her Familia?!"
"Lili is a member of the Soma Familia. An invitation from another Familia... might cause conflict, possibly even a War Game."
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Lili already wanted to leave the Soma Familia, but she was a weak Supporter. Why would any God risk incurring the enmity of the wealthy Soma to recruit her?
"Don't worry. This Goddess only descended a short time ago..."
"Ahem, it's better to tell you the specifics after you meet her."
Lin Feng was afraid the truth—that Hestia was broke and working at a stall—would scare Lili away.
"That's her! See, the Goddess in the worker's uniform at the Fried Potato stall."
Lili looked where Lin Feng pointed. There was indeed a busty, childlike girl with a joyful smile selling Fried Potatoes, radiating a divine aura. Lili was immediately drawn to Hestia's pure, optimistic smile. Lili remembered having such a smile herself before the bad people in her Familia abused her. Seeing Hestia now, Lili saw a reflection of her old self and momentarily forgot Lin Feng was there.
"Lili, let's go. I'll introduce you."
Lin Feng took Lili's hand and walked toward Hestia's stall.
"Hehe, welcome!"
"Two small portions? Got it, it'll be ready soon!"
Hestia was busy.
"Hestia! I brought the cute Supporter girl you wanted!"
Lin Feng said, standing next to her stall after Hestia finished serving a customer.
"Wow! Junior-kun, thank you!"
"Is this Beast-person girl the Lili you mentioned?"
Hestia was delighted. She looked down at Lili, having to bend to meet her eye level.
"She's a good child!"
Hestia smiled warmly at Lili.
"Boss! I need to take a break! Junior-kun has something for me!"
Hestia frantically ran to her boss. After getting permission, she rushed inside to change out of her uniform.
"Let's go! I'm treating you today!"
Hestia clutched her bulging money pouch. She had clearly saved up for a potential new recruit.
They went to the Hostess of Fertility pub.
"Lord Lin Feng, what would you like today?"
Ryu led them to a table.
"Ryu, Hestia is treating us today, let her look first."
"I-I'm terribly sorry! Lady Hestia, what would you like to order?"
Ryu quickly bowed to Hestia.