Three figures stood at a kitchen doorway.
From left to right were Hestia, Saya Takagi, and Rei Miyamoto.
Hestia turned to close the door, and after confirming it was fully locked, she turned to the two beside her.
"It's done, let's go."
"Thank you, Hestia, for lending us the work kitchen."
"No need to thank me, and besides making desserts this time, I probably won't need it anymore, because I don't have to sell fried potato balls anymore."
Hearing Saya Takagi thank her, Hestia quickly shook her head and then made the above statement.
The situation was exactly as she described.
Hestia, who used to run the Hestia Familia alone, had to sell fried potato balls every day for rent and daily expenses.
But now it was different.
She had met the person who changed her destiny—Chen Hai.
As the owner of the Dungeon, Chen Hai's current wealth could be said to rival a nation.
No—!
It should be said that all the rich people in this world combined might not be able to surpass Chen Hai.
There was no way around it; the magic stones from the Dungeon were one of, if not the most, best-selling resources in this world.
Moreover, due to their wide range of uses, there was no possibility of 'over-mining and price reduction'.
Because merchants eager to profit would compete to be the first to get the largest 'magic stone transaction' orders, naturally driving up the prices. 10
Thanks to this, Orario had become exceptionally lively during this period.
Many Adventurers, merchants, and tourists from foreign lands began appearing on the streets of Orario.
This also left the Ganesha Familia, responsible for public order, completely overwhelmed.
Hestia thought she should mention to Chen Hai to increase some Adventurers' Guild-issued support funds for the Ganesha Familia, thereby boosting their motivation and improving their efficiency.
After all, with money, everyone would work harder.
This was true even for gods.
There was no way around it; gods in the Lower World didn't have the life of the Heavenly Realm and couldn't enjoy the highest level of treatment.
Hestia used to live under bridges and sleep on the streets, but she persevered.
Watching the bustling street, Hestia stepped forward.
Behind her, Saya Takagi and Rei Miyamoto immediately followed.
"There are so many pedestrians lately… it feels even more crowded than yesterday, and that shop over there never used to have people queuing."
"Yes, indeed. Although we just arrived in Orario not long ago, this change is evident."
The two girls looked around, marveling at the great changes in Orario.
Hestia, who agreed with their conversation, was more concerned about another point.
Chen Hai brought them from the other world linked to the underground labyrinth to Orario, proving that similar situations might occur in the future.
If the number of women increased again… Hestia felt her current position would be taken away.
That's why she decided to make desserts for Chen Hai, but she was met by Saya Takagi and Rei Miyamoto, who were out shopping, on her way to buy ingredients.
After explaining the situation, they went to the kitchen together to make desserts.
To be honest, the process was very enjoyable.
Hestia didn't dislike the time spent making delicious food with friends.
She enjoyed this leisurely, joyful time.
So, after making the delicious food, Hestia decided not to think about these things anymore, but to properly play her role as a goddess.
To support Chen Hai, to offer him advice and so on.
Although it might not be useful, helping Chen Hai with his difficulties and worries was the only thing she needed to seriously accomplish at the moment.
"Hestia, look over there."
Hearing Saya Takagi's voice, Hestia looked in the direction the girl's right hand was pointing.
There was a magician performing.
However, Orario had mages, so 'magic tricks' didn't get much attention, but there were still passersby watching.
After all, besides Adventurers, most people in Orario were ordinary merchants, workers, and mercenaries.
"Is today some kind of event day?"
Rei Miyamoto's gaze fell to the left.
There was a street where many temporary stalls had been set up on both sides of the road, selling things.
The three women exchanged glances and decided to go take a look.
Upon reaching there, they found people selling and buying treasures from the Dungeon.
Some were expensive weapon materials, some were beautiful crystal ores, and there were even strange fish brought from the Dungeon.
It could be simply understood as the 'Orario Dungeon Individual Exhibition'.
The three of them browsed for a while, wanting to see if there was anything they liked.
After five minutes, they found nothing.
"We should go; the weather is quite hot now, it's best to deliver the desserts first."
Hestia reminded the two girls beside her, Saya Takagi and Rei Miyamoto, who nodded repeatedly and walked together towards the Adventurers' Guild.
If Chen Hai wasn't there, they would store them in a magic stone refrigerator; if he was there, they would deliver them directly.
After Hestia asked Eina, she learned the location of Chen Hai's office.
"I hope Chen Hai-kun will be happy."
Saya Takagi looked at her basket containing the desserts, feeling a little uneasy.
Rei Miyamoto felt the same way about this.
"I think that's the least of our worries, because Chen Hai is so gentle."
After saying this, Hestia led the way to Chen Hai's office.
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Adventurers' Guild Main Building, Second Floor Office —
Chen Hai, sitting on a chair, mobilized his power and temporarily modified his Dungeon.
"Creating a Lava Golem on the eighth floor seems likely to scare the monsters there."
Once the monsters are timid, they will hide and dare not fight Adventurers.
However, this situation only lasted for a minute.
"Cleaning up the scum among Adventurers is quite troublesome."
As Chen Hai said this, a knock on the door suddenly sounded.
He temporarily put aside the problem in his mind and allowed the person outside to enter.
"Oh? You're here!"
Chen Hai looked towards the doorway, where Hestia, Rei Miyamoto, and Saya Takagi stood.
"What's in your hands…?"
He immediately noticed the boxes in everyone's hands.
"These are pastries we made ourselves."
Hestia was the first to speak.
"I hope Chen Hai-kun likes them."
"I happen to be a little hungry."
After Chen Hai casually made up an excuse, the girls walked to his desk with the boxes.
Hestia first opened her box, revealing colorful small cakes.
"These are specially prepared for Chen Hai-kun by me; each flavor is different."
Next was Saya Takagi, who carefully took out the exquisite handmade cookies.
"537 These are all made by myself. Although they are nothing special, I tried them many times before making them, so the taste should be good."
Finally, it was Rei Miyamoto, who shyly handed over her small cakes.
"I also tried making some things; they definitely can't compare to Hestia and Classmate Takagi…"
After looking at them, Chen Hai tasted each one.
All three types of desserts tasted good.
"Every single one is delicious."
Upon hearing such praise, smiles appeared on all three of their faces.
Especially Hestia, her eyes sparkled with pride.
"Hmph hmph hmph, this Goddess's snacks are not just any ordinary delicacies~! If you like them, I'll bring you some more next time!"
"I'm looking forward to it."
Before Chen Hai-kun could finish, Saya Takagi and Rei Miyamoto also indicated that they would continue to make these snacks in the future.
After this, Saya Takagi was going to help her mother, so she prepared to leave, which led Rei Miyamoto to follow her.
After bidding farewell to the two, Chen Hai was about to discuss the 'new safe floor' with Hestia, who had stayed behind, when he heard voices from outside the door.
"Step one is done~"
"Step one?"
"That's right, next is step two."
"You mean..."
"Classmate Miyamoto, you don't want to be left behind alone, do you? My mother and I have already gone quite far."
Saya Takagi, from outside the door, seemed to be offering advice to Rei Miyamoto, who had nothing to do recently.
Hearing the former's words, Chen Hai recalled the time he spent with the Takagi Mother and Daughter that night.
It seems that something interesting might happen again tonight...