Is It Wrong For A Revenant To Prowl In The Dungeon?

by KhaosKhan

In a world in which blood is used to give mortals power through divinty, the line between men and monster becomes more and more permeable. Greed and thirst for fame, hunger for revenge and power eats away any hope for justice and peace. This story is about humans reborn into monsters, who are far more heroic than anyone in this world.

7. Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Goddess of Dawn and Queenslayer

"So, this will be our new home!"

Arman said as he stood together with Hestia in front of a building.

"Yes, it is!" Hestia chirped as she put her hands on her hips and smiled at the building in front of her.

Their new home was a rather large stone cottage in which at least six people could live.

Finn, Gareth, and Riveria were really motivated in buying them a new home.

"Though, it is a downer that it was Loki and her children who bought it for us." The goddess said in a deflating tone. The mere thought of being gifted by that flat-chested jester sent Hestia in a fit of anger. But she suppressed the thought of rejecting the offering given by Loki's children. Hestia didn't want to admit it, but that clown's brats had a good taste when it came to homes.

"But at least we don't have to worry about our roof breaking in, any time."

"Yes." Arman nodded and shrugged "Come one. Let's go inside."

"Okay!" The goddess took the hand of her undead child and both of them entered the building.

XXX

The stone cottage looked already nice outside, but inside it was even better. Though it had a more rustic style, it certainly had a homely charm.

Eight bedrooms, a large living room together with a kitchen, a medium-sized bath, and two restrooms. There was also a storeroom and a large pantry.

They even arrange furniture for Hestia and Arman.

"Even a fridge and an oven, a couch, and other things. Well, it seems that I made more impact on them than I thought." Arman turned around and his eyes widened when he saw a certain white piano standing in the living room.

He went towards it and saw that a piece of paper was lying on the instrument. He picked it up and began to read it.

'Heya, lil' Hellcat! Just a special gift for ya! I hope ya like it~!'

The Revenant laughed and folded the notice.

"It seems she has an endearing side, that trickster." While he hadn't much love for her wolf, he took quite the liking to her other children.

"Arman! Look, look! We finally have a normal bathroom!"

"I'm coming!" Putting the notice in his pocket, Arman went towards where his goddess was singing in happiness.

XXX

Two weeks had already passed since Arman and Hestia moved into their new home, which was christened 'Hearthstone Manor'. The goddess of the hearth was as happy as she could be.

She finally has a home, though not as big as the hotshot Familia's in Orario, but still bigger than many others with the same rank as her own.

Arman claimed the biggest room for himself since he wanted to use it as his office as well. He also needed a bigger space for Io.

Though Hestia was reluctant to give it to him, which was due to mentioning his wife, she gave in and took the second largest room.

Nonetheless, she was happy. Since she didn't need a big office, she bought some bookshelves for her own room and turned it into her own library.

Arman of course bought a king-sized bed for his wife and himself.

And now, two days before he would bring Io back, the Queenslayer was now shopping for groceries.

"Hah, there are still so many things to do." The Revenant sighed as he walked with a large bag of vegetables, meat, and other things in his hands. There were also the taxes they had to pay. The costs for water and the changes on the building from the Goibniu Familia.

Hestia was even now still brooding for a design of their Familia banner, but couldn't dish something out that satisfied her.

They also hadn't recruited any new members….

But this time, the gods of destinies above him, finally heard him and granted his wish.

"Please I will pay! So do not take my staff! It is the last thing my mother gave me before she died!"

The Successor of the Relics stopped in his tracks and thoughts as he turned to the commotion which happened on the other side of the street.

There was an argument between three people. A young human woman, an elven child and the latter was an old dwarf.

"Sorry, but no dice! You didn't pay the last two nights and now I am taking that thing as payment."

The three were standing in front of an inn, which Arman knew, wasn't cheap. But it was also known that the dwarf managing it was a greedy bastard.

Around them people looked at the spectacle while pointing, snickering or ignoring it. Though Arman observed as well.

"But I can pay! Please!" The elven child pleaded "I promise you, today I will find a Familia, and then I can pay my debts!

The young elf had purple eyes and blonde hair tied into twin tails with purple bows. She wore a dark and light purple dress along with a collar, gloves, tights, and shoes.

What a dilemma. No matter what the young elf would say or promise, she couldn't convince the older man. And it brought her on the verge of tears. But this was Orario. Not even children are safe from being ripped off.

But the Queenslayer wondered. Why is such a young girl, especially an elf, all alone? Taken over due to his curiosity, Arman continued to observe.

The human girl, who stood close to the elf, took a step forward. Her eyes were full of determination and she began to mediate.

"Please sir," She said "Let her have the staff! We will find a way to pay your money back."

The girl had long pink hair and eyes of the same color. She wore a red and pink top, a red skirt, and red and pink socks.

The owner shook his head "And I say it again," and denied her suggestion "It is already too late."

The young elf began to sob and tears dropped from the corners of her eyes "But the staff belonged to my mother!"

"This is Orario, kid. If you can't look after yourself and your money, then you don't belong here!" Ignoring the plea of the child, the dwarf turned around and before he could close the door behind him, he was then called out by the human girl.

"Wait!" The pink-haired girl took out a bag of money "Here, take this money. I pay for Primo's stay!"

"Miss F-Flores!? No" You don't have to! You need the money to find your sister!"

Flores smiled and patted the girl, now named Primo on her head "Don't worry. I will find a job and earn some new money."

"B-but…"

"It's alright Primo." She said in an assuring tone.

"No, it isn't." Both females turned to the owner of the inn who shook his head "It isn't nearly enough to pay for yesterday and today."

"No….." Primo's looked down and even her ears dropped…

Seeing the elf in another state of despair, Flores stepped up and put a hand on her chest "Please! Can we do anything? I can clean the dishes or make the laundry." She then took her sword out "How about my swords? You can have them."

"Miss Flores!?" Primo cried out, but unfortunately, the man already had another idea.

In all honesty, Arman was impressed by the girl. Despite being only a teenager, she behaved in a more mature way. Not many people her age would do those things to help someone.

"Mmmh." The man closed his eyes and tapped his chin…..but suddenly he opened one eye and looked at the pink-haired girl. Suddenly he had a…..creepy grin. He opened his other eye and looked at Flores from head to toe.

"You have quite a nice body for a brat." He made a step towards the human girl "I hope you make it useful for your little elf friend."

The pink-haired girl's eyes widened. She sheathed her sword back and took a step back while covering her chest.

"Uh-oh." Arman narrowed his eyes. He didn't like the way this conversation was going. He looked around and saw that no one was intervening. On the contrary some whispered and walked away, while others laughed.

This is one of the reasons he disliked mortals sometimes. Especially this bunch. Nothing but idiots and cowards. His head whipped back, when the young elf began to shout.

"NO!" Though she was young, she wasn't stupid. Arman could see that she understood what that man was implying "No!" She screamed, "Please, take the staff, but don't touch Miss Flores!"

"But Primo!" Emma looked back at the young elf. But one could see that the young human was now trembling.

"No! Miss Flores. Don't sacrifice yourself for my stupidity! Please!"

"But, your mother's staff?"

"You will keep it."

XXX

All three of them turned around and saw a man with snow-white hair, pale skin, and mismatched eyes walking towards them.

"Who the hell are…" Suddenly the pervert's eyes widened and he began to sweat "Y-you are the Hellcat!? Arman Silva!" He took a step back and almost dropped the golden staff in his hand.

Arman narrowed his eyes in response and ignored the gasp coming from Primo.

The young elf stared at him with wide eyes. But he didn't pay attention to it. He was only glaring at the dwarf, who began to sweat through the murderous look thrown at him.

"I saw and heard the entire thing. You really tried to coerce a young girl into sexual activities, so that she can pay the debt her friend made?" It took him every ounce of self-restraint to not tear this man's genitals off. How could anyone suggest something like this!? And also the other question was, did he also do it with other young girls and women? No he will not let it develop further. He looked at Emma who shuddered at the glowing red eyes. But he assured her with a smile and a nod that he will take care of it.

"A-and what's wrong with that? If she can pay the debt from that elf brat, then everything's fine!"

The Queenslayer turned back to the dwarf "It is called sexual coercion and is illegal, you imbecile." The Revenant put his hand on Iceblood's hilt "Let's see what the Ganesha Familia think about it."

"Wait what!?" The man shouted, "I am the injured party!" He then pointed at the girls "Not them! I just want my money!"

"Shut your mouth!" The dwarf almost fell on his butt through Arman's voice and even the bystander was startled. After some seconds passed Arman took a deep breath and took something from his pocket "Here." It was a bag of Valis "You will take it and can also keep the rest. But you will give the girls' belongings back."

The man caught the bag full of Valis and appraised it "Well it is enough…." He said in a deflating tone. It seems he was disappointed that he will not have intercourse today. A snarl from Arman then changed his demeanor "Of course, it is more than I deserve! Thank you very much, Mister Silva!"

A huff followed "The money, the belongings, and the staff, now." Arman pressured and his eyes glowed again red, causing the owner of the inn to shriek.

The dwarf turned to the side, making place for Emma and Primo to enter the building.

"And if I ever see or hear of you doing something like that again, the Guild and the Ganesha Familia will be your last problem."

"I got it, I got it!"

"Pardon?" Seeing the mismatched flashed dimly made the man realize his mistake.

"Of course, sir!"

XXX

After being paid, the man allowed Primo to take the rest of her stuff out from the room she was staying in.

When they put some distance from the creep's establishment, they began to talk with each other.

"Thank you very much, Mister Silva!" Primo bowed towards Arman who shook his head.

"Don't worry about it." Arman waved his hand "Just be careful next time. Got it?"

Primo raised her head and smiled at him "Yes. I will! Promise!"

Then the human girl stepped up "Thank you as well." She also bowed in gratitude.

Arman smiled "You are welcome." What a pair of lovely girls. The undead couldn't help but think, how Bell would be right now at Emma's age if he was still alive. A tinge of sadness overcame him. But he couldn't do much. Bell was dead and nothing could bring him back.

This was the curse of being immortal. Everyone around you will age and die one day. He made peace with this thought, when Meteria died due to her sickness, leaving her child in the custody of Io and him.

But then…..

*Grroooooowl*

Both Arman and Flore blinked and looked at Primo, who turned red and held her stomach in embarrassment.

"Huh." The Revenant tilted his head, "I guess someone is hungry." It was quite hilarious. It was due the simple sound of a body reaction, that the sad thoughts from his son's death vanished. He couldn't help but smile, when he remembered how Emily's stomach growled when she and Yakumo talked with each other.

"N-no…I just….guuh." The female elf looked down "I didn't have breakfast this morning."

"Then how about it?"

Both girls looked at Arman who began to smile "Let's eat something. My treat."

XXX

After several minutes of convincing the two girls, Arman, Primo, and the girl Emma sat on a table full of food.

"Come on girls, what are you waiting for? Dig in. It's on me." He assured them to eat, but they were still reluctant.

"B-but Mister Silva..." Primo was flustered and she looked at Emma, who was as perplexed as to her.

"We can't possibly…"

They were stopped when the Revenant raised his hand, "I insist. I can't possibly let two young girls starve. You already have not enough money, to last for two days. I am the child of the hearth. Helping you would be the will of my goddess"

Emma and Primo looked at each other.

"Okay."

Primo began to dig in and then shortly the older girl did as well.

The moment, both girls put some bits in their mouths, their eyes began to widen.

'They were really hungry.' Thought Arman, as he saw, how both girls began to empty one plate after another.

XXX

""Thank you for the food"" Both Emma and Primo said their thanks and leaned back on the chair through having a full belly.

"I am full." Emma mused.

"Me too, Miss Flores."

Both girls then looked at Arman, who was still smiling at them "Thank you for your generosity, Mister Silva." Primo lowered her head again "You really helped us out and even bought us food."

"Is there any way, we can repay you?" Emma added.

Arman shook his head "No you don't have to. Like I said before. I just can't let two children hunger. My goddess…."

"Is Lady Hestia of the Hearth, isn't she!?" Primo interrupted him. Her eyes were literally sparking "To think we would meet the legendary Hellcat!"

"Hellcat?" Emma tilted her head in confusion.

"Yes!" Primo nodded her head "Mister Silva here, is Orario's strongest Level One!"

"Huh?" Emma looked at Arman "But aren't there other Adventures, who have a higher level? I mean, I get it, that he is the strongest among the Level Ones in the entire city, but…"

Primo shook her head "It's not like this, Miss Flores. Mister Arman Silva is called 'Hellcat' and the strongest Level One, because he did things, which would be impossible for a Level One."

"Such as?"

"He defeated over a dozen of Minotaurs, the Vanargand; a high-class adventurer at Level Five and over fifty monsters at the Monsterphilia, without breaking a sweat!"

"Wow." Emma's eyes widened and she looked at Arman in another light "And because of your eyes…."

"I am called Hellcat." The Revenant sighed and then he looked at the two girls "I do hope my appearance doesn't scare you."

"No! Of course not, Mister Silva!" The young elf insisted.

"Yes," Emma as well "On the contrary. I think you have beautiful eyes!"

"Oh, thank you."

Emma smiled "You're welcome."

Arman leaned back on the chair he was sitting on. "So, now that we broke the ice, can I ask what you girls are doing in Orario?" He admitted it, he was quite curious. You didn't see it every day, that a human teenager and an elven child were companions.

"Well," Primo began "My mother died several weeks ago…." Her face showed sadness now.

"My condolences."

"Thank you," She coughed and tried to hold the tears back. She was truly strong, for someone of her age.

"After my mother's death, I left my village and went to Orario." She looked at her staff "I heard stories about the Labyrinth City from my mother and also from Lady Riveria, whom I admire. So I decided to become an adventurer."

"Though, she didn't find one who would take her in," Emma added with a wry smile.

Primo now looked sad, and her ears began to drop again, "They all said that I am too young and that I would only burden them."

Arman pursed his lips "May I ask, how old are you Primo?"

"I am ten years old, sir!"

That is certainly young, even more so for an elf.

Suddenly Primo sighed "I thought that I would quickly find a Familia, but it wasn't the case."

"And since she was sure to find one, she stayed at a rather pricey inn."

"Guuuh. I was so sure that someone would take me." Then suddenly Primo leaned forwards her hands slammed onto the table, a pleading look marred her young face "Please Mister Silva, let me join your Familia!"

Okay, that was surprising and sudden!

"You want to join the Hestia Familia?"

"Yes!"

Arman took a deep breath and exhaled through his nostrils "We are not a big Familia, you know. It is only me and my goddess." Arman played with the idea of inviting them to their Familia, but he was unsure of letting a child like Primo into the Familia.

"Yes, I want to join! Please, I would do anything! Cleaning, shopping, and even supporter work!"

She was really desperate. Yet Arman could see that she was an honest yet naïve young girl, similar to his deceased son.

A sigh escaped from his mouth "Look," The Queenslayer began "I can't make promises. My goddess has to make the decision."

"Oh….then can I meet Lady Hestia and ask her myself?"

Arman nodded in response.

"Yay!" Primo jumped up and hummed in happiness.

Arman then looked at Emma "What about you, Emma? Did you also came to Orario to become an adventurer?"

The pink-haired girl shook her head "No. I came to Orario to find my big sister." Then Emma grabbed the pendant around her neck and looked at it with a sad smile "My sister went to Orario, several years ago, to become an adventurer. But since then, she hasn't contacted us one time.

Arman pursed his lips…..There could be many reasons for not having contact with her family. Perhaps she decided not to contact her family anymore, or her god forbade it. Or worse, the sister was dead. But he didn't want to say it. It would only do more damage.

Nonetheless, he asked, "What is your sister's name?"

"Sophia. Sophia Flores."

"Mmh," Arman thought about it "I am sorry. But don't know an adventurer with this name."

"Oh." Emma looked down in disappointment.

Having pity on the girl the Queenslayer continued to talk "But if you want, I can accompany you to the Guild and ask for information about your sister."

"Eh?" The young girl blinked and looked at her 'savior' with puzzlement, "You really would?"

"Of course. Though," Arman put his pocket watch out and looked at it "I still have things to do. But I can do them later for you."

"You don't have to do something like this, Mister Silva!"

The Revenant looked at Emma and chuckled "I insist. Like I said, my goddess would understand it, besides it is the duty of the grown-ups to look after the young ones."

XXX

Unfortunately there was no information about Emma's sister.

This was, of course, a severe setback for the young girl.

Eina looked specifically for any female adventurer who had similarities with Sophia, yet there wasn't any adventurer registered in the Guild.

"I am sorry, that we couldn't find any lead towards your sister, Emma." Arman was on his way home, the two girls walking next to him.

"Mmh," Emma shook her head "You don't have to be, Mister Silva. You already have done more than enough to help us." Even though she tried to hide, Arman could see her disappointment. It was even more apparent when the teenager began to clutch the necklace she wore on her neck.

"Emma." The girl was brought out from her thoughts and looked at the savior of her savior.

"You will find your sister. I am sure of it."

The girl blinked several times and smiled "Thank you, Mister Silva."

"You're welcome." He nodded "You can call me Arman. No need for this whole polite thing."

"Oh, ehm, of course."

Arman turned to Primo "You as well, Primo."

"I-I don't think I can."

A sigh followed "Then call me Captain since you will probably join my Familia." No matter what, even the children of the elves were too polite.

"That I can do, Captain!"

What a lovely child. Hestia would definitely swoon over her and give him some room to breathe. Well he hoped. Hestia was even jealous of female children who gave Arman a hug. He could already feel a headache coming.

XXX

"There we are. Welcome to our Home, the Hearthstone Manor."

"Oooh!" Primo's eyes glittered. Probably due to the prospect of living in such a big house, without the risk of getting sexually harassed.

"It certainly looks nice." Said Emma while eying the building.

"Well, let's go inside. Hestia is already waiting for me to re…turn…" Arman stopped while his hand was on the knob. This sudden action confused and worried about the two young girls."

"Ehm, Captain?"

"Arman?"

The Revenant blinked and shook his head "It seems that we have a guest."

Both Emma and Primo looked at each other and shrugged.

XXX

"Hestia I am home." Arman said as he cracked his neck in relaxation after entering. He put the bag full of groceries on the kitchen counter and looked around.

""Sorry for the intrusion!"" Both girls announced themselves.

From the living room, came the voice of a young goddess "Ah welcome back Arman….wait!" Suddenly a bang followed and in a split second, Hestia was now at the entrance. Yet she stopped in her tracks when she saw the two girls behind Arman "Arman~." Oh boy, here we go again. With a forced smile Hestia began "Why is it that you left for only an hour and you come back with two cute girls~?"

A frustrated sigh escaped from the Revenant then turned to the girls "Emma, Primo, my goddess Hestia." Then back to his goddess "Hestia, Primo here," He put his hand on the young elf's head and patted it "Wants to join our Familia."

Suddenly Hestia's glare vanished "Oh….and that Human?" The goddess' eyes narrowed at Emma, who was ignorant to Hestia's unhappy tone thrown at her.

"She is a friend of Primo. Her name is Emma, be nice please."

The goddess walked towards the two girls and narrowed her eyes.

The young elf shrunk under the scrutinizing gaze of her, she hoped, future goddess "Ehm!" Nonetheless, she mustered every strength and courage she had and began to introduce herself.

"N-nice to meet you, Lady Hestia. My name is Primo Libera. And I want to join your Familia!" Primo bowed in a polite manner and when she raised her head back she held back a gaps, when the goddess was eying her from head to toe.

The goddess hummed whilst the elf sweat from nervousness.

"My. What a cute thing you are~" Hestia smiled as she began to pat the elf's head.

Arman sighed in relief but suddenly Hestia turned to him, with a smiling face, which hid a large amount of anger.

Hearing the sigh, Hestia turned to her first child "I still want an explanation from you Arman."

Dang it!

The Queenslayer shook his head "I will give you one, but let me greet our visitor first."

Hestia chuckled and crossed her arms under her massive bust "As expected of my dear Arman. You already know that she is here."

"She?" Emma began, though suddenly her eyes widened and she bowed "Oh, I am sorry for not introducing myself personally, Lady Goddess. My name is Emma, Emma Flores."

"Nice to meet you as well, Emma."

Arman interrupted "We can continue the pleasantries later. Lily is probably waiting for me, isn't she?"

"Yup." Hestia said while popping the 'p'.

The white-haired man nodded and all four walked towards the living room.

When Arman entered it, he could see Lily sitting on one of the couches, while holding her hands together.

"Lily."

The girl's eyes widened and she jumped off the furniture.

"Master Arman. Welcome back."

XXX

"You want to join the Hestia Familia?" Arman exclaimed while sitting on the armchair across the couch where Lily was taking place, while Hestia, together with Primo and Emma, was sitting on the couch in the middle, left to Arman.

"Yes," Lily nodded "Lily came here today, to ask if you would let Lily join your Familia."

Arman pursed his lips. He leaned forward, towards the living room table, which was standing in the middle of the sitting furniture, and took the cup full of tea from it. He never have thought, to see Lily again. After the event with her former Familia, Lily stayed for two days with him and Hestia, to rest.

After that, she thanked him and his goddess and went out, never contacting them again.

He was actually worried that something happened to her. But if Lily didn't want any more prying into her life, who was he to interfere?

Relinquishing the well-brewed tea, Arman put his mug down and continued his conversion with the female pallum "Don't get me wrong, I am happy that you want to join the Familia," He opened his eyes and looked at the pallum.

"But I thought that you already left Orario, to begin a new life."

"Well," Lily began "Lily….Lily really wanted to…but." She took a deep breath "Lily couldn't leave before finishing some business. And after having done so, Lily has thought about several things."

The room was quiet, as Hestia, Emma, and Primo looked between Arman and the pallum. No one wanted to say a word, especially Primo and Emma, which were new and know what happened between the man, the goddess and the pallum.

"Lily, I didn't help you out, for having you owning me."

"Lily knows! But," The pallum took a deep breath, as she began to grip her skirt "Lily wants to join the Hestia Familia because of you, Master Arman."

"Wha!" Hestia began, but her mouth was forcefully closed when Arman put his hand over it. He was already on her bad side, so he could deal with Hestia's jealousy later.

"You want to join," He then pointed at himself "Because of me?" He already has a bad feeling about it. Damn it…Did she already step on someone's toes again? Or were it a former client she had met. Does this mean that she needs protection?

"Well," Lily put her forefinger together, "You see…"

Suddenly Emma spoke up "Ehm, Miss Lily. Did you perhaps fall in love with Mister Arman?"

Suddenly the pallum turned red and squawked "Of course not!" She began to shout while pointing at the man "Who would fall for such a trouble-making, womanizing, good-for-nothing and handsome idiot!"

'''Yup, she definitely has a thing for him….''' All three thought the same and looked at Arman who blinked in confusion while tilting his head.

"What?"

Then they sighed at the same time…

The Revenant tilted his head again and turned to Lily "Well I don't mind having you in the Familia. But are you actually sure that you want to join us? I mean we are a ragtag bunch."

"Yes!" The pallum nodded. "Lily has thought about really long and hard. You showed Lily that Lily can do more than Lily has thought about herself. Lily wants to be more and Hestia Familia is Lily's destiny. Lily is sure of it."

Arman then looked at Hestia, who nodded in response. While he could feel Lily's honesty behind her words, he wanted to be sure that she wasn't lying. And since his goddess confirmed the pallum's honesty, he decided to acknowledge her wish and courage.

"Hestia?" The Captain of the Hestia Familia looked at his goddess "Your choice."

The goddess of Hearth sighed and glared at Lily, who clenched her fist and pleaded with her eyes.

"Alright: I approve."

"Then," Arman stood up and walked towards Lily who looked relieved "Welcome to the Hearth, little one." He held his hand towards the pallum."

She took it and shook "Lily will not disappoint you, Master Arman."

Arman nodded and looked at Hestia "Look at this, goddess," And smirked causing Hestia to smile as well "With Lily and Primo, we have now three new members for our Familia!"

"Yes!"

But then Lily blinked "Wait, three?" She looked at Primo, who was as much confused as her "Did somebody, aside from Miss Primo join?"

"Oh right," Arman hit his palm with a fist "I still have to tell you this." He looked at Lily "In two days, my wife will join the Familia as well."

Suddenly the entire room became again silent…

Hestia sighed, holding her head, whilst Emma looked with wide eyes at Arman. Primo gaped like a fish and Lily….Lily….blinked several times…..before….

"YOU HAVE A WIFE; MASTER ARMAN!?" The Pallum threw herself at the Revenant and grabbed him on his collar in a rather violent way.

"Eh, yes." He said nonchalantly and cocked his brow "Lily?"

"Since when!?"

"I have been happily married for over ten years. But we have been together for almost 18 years."

"And you didn't bother to tell Lily!?"

"I didn't think it was important to say."

The pallum's glare of anger turned even hotter and if looks could kill, Arman would have been already vaporized.

"It is important for Lily!"

"I am sorry?"

"Gyaah!"

"Wait, Lily!"

With the help of Hestia and the two girls, Lily was finally separated from Arman…

XXX

Status

Liliruca Arde

Level 1

Strength: I89-H106

Endurance: I59-H120

Dexterity: H154-H198

Agility: G205-G255

Magic: F315- E460

Magic:

Cinder Ella: Transformation magic that enables the user to transform into anything around their size

Activate: Your wound is mine. My wound is mine

Deactivate: The midnight bell tolls.

Skills: When the user is carrying a certain amount of weight, the skill will help compensate for inabilities. The amount compensated depends on the weight

"Here is your status Supporter-kun," Hestia finished the paper and handed it over to Lily who took it. "But what was Soma doing? Updating the status only for money."

"Well," Lily began "It has been almost two years since Lily's status was updated." She looked at her report "But still Lily isn't surprised, that Lily hasn't grown that much."

"Everyone grows in their own ways, little Supporter."

Both of them nodded and faced a certain undead.

"Can I now turn around?" Arman asked, whilst his back was facing them.

"Yup, she is decent." Hestia nodded and jumped off from Lily, who put her shirt back.

Turning around Arman looked at Lily "And, happy?"

"Yes, though Lily is still angry for withholding your marital status." She was unhappy. As unhappy would be. Her first love was an idiot who was already married. How could she be so naïve? The pallum felt so humiliated!

Arman chuckled and scratched his cheek "Ahaha, well can you not tell anyone about this as long as Io isn't here? I have some really tenacious suitors, and I don't want them to have some leeway about me."

Lily narrowed her eyes and after some seconds she sighed and nodded in defeat "Lily understands. There are some persistent deities that don't know how to quit with their advances."

"Well, thank you." The Revenant eyes moved to Primo "Your turn, little one."

Gulping while also gripping a part of her skirt, Primo stepped forward and bowed in gratitude "Yes, t-thank you." Though she looked between her captain and goddess "Should I leave or do you want to go to another room?"

"W-well…I don't want to be rude to the Captain…but…"

"Alright let's go to another room." Said Hestia in a chirping manner and took Primo's hand in a gingerly way, leading her to the goddess' room.

XXX

Hestia brought Primo to her own room, which was already full of books. Most of them were on the shelves, but some were scattered around. There were also several empty teacups in various places.

"Ehehe, I hope you don't mind the slight mess."

"Nn." Primo shook her head while grabbing a part of her skirt.

"You don't have to be so nervous, Primo. You already saw how it works with the Supporter."

"O-okay."

Hestia smiled. Primo was such a cute child. She could gobble her up!

'Wait…now I feel like Loki.' The goddess grimaced at the thought of being like Loki.

"Uhm Lady Hestia?"

"Uh sorry, let's begin. Take off your shirt and lie on the stomach. You can use my bed."

"O-okay."

XXX

Status

Primo Libera

Level 1

Strength: I0

Endurance: I0

Dexterity: I0

Agility: I0

Magic: I0

Magic:

Lumine Pleiades: Light element magic that creates beams of light that rain down at the target.

Chant:

O stars above the sky, hear my plea for penance.

Clad me with your light and cleanse me from the darkness.

Descend upon those savage sinners and illuminate the gruesome night.

And guide the hope to a new dawn.

Lumine Pleiades!

"Oho," Hestia grinned "Congratulations, Primo!" She handed the sheet to Primo who took it and stared at it for several seconds.

Primo's face said everything. She grinned like a child who aced a test without studying for it.

"Magic! I have Magic!" She hopped around happily.

"Does that mean I have talent!?"

"Well, let's just say that it shows that you have potential as an adventurer. You elves are already blessed with high-magical adaptably."

"Yes!" Primo nodded "Can I show it to the others!?"

"Sure!"

Both of them excited Hestia's sleeping room and showed the sheet to their fellow members and Emma.

"Mmh, already having magic." Arman smiled and ruffled the little girl's head "We are really lucky to have you with us, Primo."

"Thank you, Captain! I will give my best!"

"I am sure of it."

"Congratulations, Primo."

"Thank you, Miss Flores."

"But to think," Lily began "To gain a magic spell for gaining the Falna, it is quite rare." She looked at Primo "We must be sure, to be quiet of this, or other gods would try to take you."

The little elf's eyes widened and she shook her head furiously "I will never leave this Familia! I consider this a good sign, besides Lady Hestia and Captain Arman, were, aside from Miss Flores, the only ones who were nice to me, without a second thought!"

Suddenly the elf was tackled by Hestia and engulfed in a hug "Oh Primo, you are such a good girl!"

"L-Lady Hestia!"

"Well," Lily huffed "It seems we are quite lucky when it comes to magic."

Having freed herself from the tiny goddess hug, Primo asked "Wait, you guys have magic as well?"

"Yes," Lily began "Lily has transformation magic that enables Lili to transform into anything around the same size as Lily, including monsters."

Both Primo's and Emma's eyes widened ""Wow!""

Primo then looked at Arman "And you Captain?"

Before Arman could answer, Lily spoke up "Master Arman has at least two spells, doesn't he? A projectile spell and a fire spell."

The little elf's eyes widened and she looked at Arman who smiled "Actually I have more spells."

"What?" Lily said in a loud and surprised voice.

Arman tapped his chin and tilted his head from left to right "I have….mmh, right now I have over 160 spells."

Suddenly the room was silent and the three mortal girls looked at Arman, as if he had grown a head and another pair of arms and legs.

"""WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!?"

XXX

"My ears." Arman was again experiencing a ringing pain in his ears. Hestia could finally calm Lily, Primo, and Emma down. Well, Lily and Primo who reacted more vocally than the older girl.

"Master Arman has o-over…."

"The Captain has over 160 spells, i-incredible."

Emma looked between the girls and tilted her head "Ehm, I know, that is incredible to have magic….but is it not normal to have so many spells?"

"Well…" Arman began, but…

"NOT NORMAL!?" Lily suddenly shouted out "I never heard from someone who has so many spells. Not even Loki' Familia's Nines Hells and Thousand Elf have so many spells!"

Hearing the nickname of the student from her beloved queen, gave Primo suddenly a new light "Miss Lily, do you mean Lady Riveria and Leyfia Viridis?"

"Oh right," Arman snapped with his fingers "Doesn't Leyfia have a rare ability that allows her to copy any elven spell she sees?"

"Exactly! But that's not important!" Lily shook her head "Master Arman, you have so many spells! How is it possible!? You don't look like an elf or half-elf. A human cannot have so many spells, without the help of a Grimoire. Wait…Are you?"

"I am not a noble, who bought Grimoires with his money, Lily. I am a normal person, who came….." Arman paused and closed his eyes. Then a sigh followed.

"Master Arman?

Arman then looked at Hestia, who widened her eyes. It seems she understood what her first child wanted to say.

"No." She said flatly.

"Hestia."

"No, we will not tell them."

"It is bound to happen that they will find it out one day."

"But…"

"Hestia."

"Guh, fine."

The three girls looked between the exchanges, and then Lily began to ask.

"Master Arman, Lady Hestia, what is it?" She was right now confused.

Both goddess and undead looked at each other and then at Lily.

"Lily, there is something you and Primo should hear." He then looked at Emma "Emma can you perhaps wait outside? This is something between the members of the Familia."

"Ehm, sure?"

After that Emma left the House and then Arman began "What I am going to say to you both, will not be told to another person or god. You are forbidden to tell that to anyone, we have not approved. This is a secret, only the Hestia Familia has to know." Arman then looked at Primo "And you are forbidden to say it to Emma, do you understand Primo?"

"B-but…"

"Primo."

"Yes…Captain."

The Queenslayer took a deep breath and began to tell them the truth "The truth is…."

XXX

Arman told both Primo and Lily, what he truly but not that he was from another dimension.

"This is my story and I swear that is the truth," Arman said and looked at Primo and Lily. He said what he was, how he had become a Revenant. But his otherworldly origins were kept under the rug. That and also the thing with the relics. No one should hear about those powerful things, which could destroy the entire world when in wrong hands.

Primo….Well, Primo looked in unbelief at her Captain, whilst Lily looked quite disturbed.

"Look," Arman began, "I know, this was not fair to say after having you join the Familia and I say the truth. I am not a Monster who seeks to kill you, mortals. Yes, I drink blood and I need it, though not actually, but I have a reason to do so." The matter with the Heart of Queen is something he didn't want to tell them now.

Yet both girls looked at Arman, who then looked at Hestia.

He knew that they would probably be disgusted by him and he feared that they would not see him as a person, but as a being similar to the Monsters.

"Lily thinks….that Lily can live with it." Suddenly Lily spoke up.

Arman looked with wide eyes at the short girl, whilst Hestia gaped like a fish "Wait, really?"

Lily nodded "Yes, even though Master Arman's story is unbelievable and anyone would call you a mad man, Lily still believes you." She looked at her hands "Though, it is hard to accept that you are a dead man, reanimated by an insect."

"A parasitic organism, Lily."

"A monster, then?"

Arman shook his head "No, I can certainly tell that the BOR-Parasite is not a Monster, even though we have glowing red eyes and an appetite for mortal blood, I swear to you, that it is not a Dungeon Spawn or a descendant of them."

Lily was quiet for a moment "Nonetheless, Lily can't say, that isn't something that can be ignored, but…"

"But?"

"You did it for the sake of fighting the Monsters of your homeland?"

The Revenant pursed his lips "I had no chance, Lily. My corpse was found and the Parasite was used on it. I came back from the dead and now I walk as a being neither dead nor alive."

"Still, Lily doesn't care."

Arman's and Hestia's eyes widened.

Lily repeated herself "Lily says it how many times she has to." Then she stood up and walked towards Arman. Then she suddenly hugged him "You are warm."

"Wha…!?" Meanwhile, Hestia glared at the Supporter.

"You are warm, you have a heartbeat and the goddess loves you as a child."

Then the Pallum parted from him and smiled brilliantly, "Besides, you also didn't care that Lily was a thief, a liar, and someone who tried to kill you and though it is hard to understand and accept…what you truly are, Master Arman," Lily took his hand "Lily will never abandon you, for you have given Lily something she thought she would never get back." And then she put Arman's hand on her cheek.

"Lily's freedom, happiness, and smile."

Arman's eyes widened and he looked away from Lily.

'Right now,' he thought 'Right now, you are so bright.' Then he looked back at her "Lily I don't know what to say. I, I…." He shook his head. In all honesty, he was touched. To think that such a bratty and vengeful girl would become so open-minded. He felt the pride for Lily swelling within him.

"Thank you."

"Mmh," Then Lily shook her head "Lily should thank you. You have given Lily so much and though it is a bit scary to have a vampire, as a Captain, Lily will always be staying by your side."

"Thank you, Lily."

Then both of them looked at each other directly into the eyes….

Unfortunately, "Stop!" Hestia smashed her hands between their still locked hands.

"Ouch, Lady Hestia!"

The tiny goddess glared "I thought that Io was my only enemy," She then raised her divine fist "But you are now a threat as well, Supporter!"

"What does this mean, Lady Hestia!?"

"Arman belongs to me!"

"Who says that!?"

"I am his goddess!"

"And he is my hero!"

"You guys know that I am happily married, right?" Arman interjected.

""Shut up Arman!/Master Arman!""

The Queenslayer sighed. Gone was the proud feeling he had for Lily. Shot, beheaded and buried six feet under. What a bummer.

"Captain?" Suddenly he felt something tugging his sleeve. It was Primo "About you being, not alive or a vampire or revenant….well, I still don't understand anything about it. But I know you are a good person, Captain."

Another surprise. This caused Arman's eyes to widen again "Really?"

"Yes!" The girl nodded her head vigorously "It doesn't matter if you are not alive or dead."

"Thank you, Primo. Really." Maybe the women in this FAmilia were not a disappointment. But it was quite pathetic, that a ten year old child was more mature than a goddess and an older pallum.

His thanking words were greeted with a bright innocent smile, suitable from that of a young girl like Primo. Yet this girl was so much more mature than many other mortals he has met.

XXX

The Next Day

"So you've got everything?" Hestia asked while Arman put a large bag over his shoulder.

"Yes," He answered, "I have everything." Arman then looked at the rising sun "Huh, the dawn. How suitable to meet her like that again."

Hestia pursed her lips and sighed in a defatted manner "Come on, let's go. The girls are waiting."

The Queenslayer nodded. Both immortals left the room and office and went out towards their garden.

When they exited through the backdoor, which leads to the garden behind the Hearthstone Manor, they were already greeted by the sight of Lily, Primo, and Emma.

"Morning girls."

"Good morning, Master Arman./ Good morning, Captain./ Good morning, Arman."

Lily, Primo, and Emma waited for them. Not only that, they stand around on s small, glass-like plant, which glowed in warm blue light and gave off a pleasant humming.

It was Mistle.

After moving to the new Home, Arman used the relics to grow a Mistle.

There weren't any Blood Veins around, so he had to use his own blood to feed them.

Primo looked at the plant "So that is a Mistle?"

"Yes," Arman stopped next to her and looked at it "It is."

"It is beautiful." Emma added, "And you can use it, to teleport everywhere you grew another one?"

Arman looked at her and nodded "As long as the other Mistle isn't dried out, I can."

"Incredible…"

Primo nodded in understanding "This is simply incredible." Then she looked at her Captain "You are incredible, Captain."

"Thank you, Primo."

Lily kneeled down and looked at the plant closer "To think that it could be used even in the Dungeon." She then sighed "A shame, that we mortals, cannot use it. It would help us tremendously, in our Quests and future expeditions." Another sigh followed "But at least, Master Arman and Lady Io, can use them. And we can use them to earn some money from it."

Hestia laughed "You are really focused on money, aren't you little Supporter?" But she actually felt that it was good to have someone like that in the Familia.

The pallum whirled around "Of course, Lily took the position to manage our Familia's finances seriously." Then she looked at Arman "Though, Master Arman had done a decent job."

The Queenslayer shrugged. He admitted that letting Lily handle all matters regarding money, was a blessing. She was far better than him. Hell, she could almost even give Coco, a run for her money. But almost!

He just wished for more time, with his friends, to learn more…

"For now," Arman stopped the thoughts of his friend and comrades, "Primo you wait until I come home. Do not go to the Dungeon, without Hestia's and Lily's permission, got it?"

The young elf nodded vigorously "Yes, Captain!"

Arman then looked at Emma "Emma, you can stay, as long as you want. Our Familia will help you with anything we can, regarding your sister. But you have to promise to not tell any secrets of us to others, got it?"

"Yes," Emma said, "I promise!"

The Captain of the Hestia Familia put a hand on her shoulder and squeezed it "You're a good girl. If you wish to join us, you have my permission."

Emma's eyes widened and she pursed her lips. Truth to be told, she thought about it since last night. But she wasn't sure if she should really do it.

Even though she is only a guest, they treat her like a member of their own and in all honesty, this Familia would be perfect for her.

Yet her unsureness vanished when Arman squeezed her shoulder again and gave her a look which said 'You may think about it as much you like.'

Really, that man in front of her knows how to play the strings of a young maiden.

Arman then turned to Hestia "Hestia you look after our Home and please for the love of every god, don't drink too much."

Hestia's face turned red"I will not! I learned it! I know that I have a slight weakness when it comes to booze!"

The Revenant sighed and turned to the pallum and elf "Be careful of her. Despite being a virgin goddess, she has wandering hands when being drunk."

"ARMAN!" The goddess shouted and before she could pounce on him, Arman vanished in a cloud of golden dust.

XXX

Forest near Village Hospitals

The feeling of being dissipated and reassembled was always odd, even for a Revenant like Arman. But it wasn't uncomfortable, but more satisfying.

"Here we are," Arman said as he was in a small familiar forest. He looked forward, to the end of it, to see a village, his village.

"Aaah," He put a hand on his chest "My heart, its beating so fast."

He felt it.

Io was so close to him.

His entire being, his flesh, blood, bones, and his soul, it reacted to the close proximity between him and his attendant.

"Io." Arman muttered the name.

Then…

"Arman."

He heard her voice, her lovely and soothing voice. His heart skipped a beat and then he walked towards his former home. His other part was waiting there for him. Due to being close with Io, he could already feel the happiness bubble inside her.

The sweet feeling of joy and relief filled both revenants and their only goal was to come together. No matter what!

XXX

"Is that?"

"No way! It's Arman!"

"Uncle Silva is here, Mommy!"

"Wait, he's finally back!?"

The moment Arman set foot in his village, he was then swarmed by his fellow denizens.

"Everyone!" The vampire smiled.

"Welcome back!" A young girl laughed and hugged him, while her young son jumped around Arman.

"Good to see you back, me boy!" While a middle-aged man put his arm around his neck.

Arman looked around and was pleasantly surprised that the village looked now more different.

Many of the houses were now bigger and looked more stable.

The fields where the vegetables and fruits were being planted were also larger. There were even more animals living here, like cows, goats, chicken, and even one or two horses.

'It seems the money really helped them.' He mused, but then….

"Arman."

A soft voice, so beautiful and angelic called him out. As ever it held so much power over him that no one could imagine.

Arman turned around and some villagers who surrounded him smiled and took a step away.

There, several meters before him was standing a young woman in a short and modest dress.

Made from the image of Karen Amamiya, with the exception of her face which is similar to her creator's, Io derives a few physical similarities from the late nurse. She was only 165 cm tall, Io's large breasts, slim waist, and full hips make for a pointed hourglass figure, with her pale skin and lightly tousled hair tying off the similarities between her and Karen's appearance. Her hair took on an almost ethereal, moonlit, silver hue. In addition to her curvaceous form and silver hair, Io's bright, wide-eyed amber gaze is one of her most recognizable features. While she shares this same doe-eyed look with Karen, Io's eyes stand out not only for their color but the slightly weary, yet knowing look they often carry.

She still wore her various accessories and trinkets. On her pointer and middle finger are clasped two webbed, silver claws, while around her left forearm, she ties four white bracelets, each strung through a set of gold beads, with a much larger string of similar adornment resting gracefully on her hip. She also wore a necklace of the same style, a deep gold, teardrop-shaped gem strung around a white lace and hanging just above her breast line.

"Io." Arman said with a weak voice.

At the same time, both of them began to walk towards each other.

And when they stood in front of each other, Io, his beloved wife and Attendant looked at him, with loving eyes. She then raised her delicate and soft hand and cupped his cheek.

A smile followed with a sentence he always heard from her the first time they met.

"Welcome back."

Arman smiled and hugged her "Yes," He then felt her slender yet strong arms around him.

Ah this feeling! This joy of being together once again. All the pain, all the stress and frustration he had to endure over the months he had spent in Orario were gone the moment he felt the warmth and softness of Io on his body. Her sweet scent filled his nostrils and his head was instantly filled with nothing more than happiness.

"I am back."

XXX

After being embraced by his lover, Arman was greeted by the rest of the village. Not only this, it seemed that Io told them about his return.

Thus they prepared a party for him.

Food, drinks, and music.

They celebrated his return for the entire night.

XXX

House of Arman and Io

"Ah, what a night." Arman mused as he began to take his shirt off.

He was genuinely surprised but nonetheless happy. He really missed the peace and quiet of his village.

Yet thoughts were interrupted when he heard the door of his room being opened. On Arman's face a smile appeared and then he turned around "Hey, Io lets….Woah…"

Then his smile vanished and he looked at his wife….which stood at the opened door, completely naked.

"Ehm." Arman, still gaping like a fish, tried to form a sentence yet he couldn't.

Seeing his dumbfounded reaction caused Io to smile gently. She then walked towards him.

Due to the darkness, her pale skin, and white hair she had an ethereal look, which enhanced her inhuman beauty, even more.

With each step, her large breast bounced, causing him to gulp.

"We are now alone." Now being in front of him she began to speak while touching his cheek "Arman."

"Y-yes, indeed." He stammered and shook his head afterward to get his head together.

Io tilted her head, "Is everything alright, Arman?"

Seeing her worrying about him, caused Arman to curse himself. He shook his head "No, no. I just…you surprised me there. Well…."

His attendant smiled and grabbed his hand with her other one "I missed you."

Arman's eyes widened and he smiled "Yes, yes I missed you, too." He squeezed her hand gently "I am sorry, for leaving you alone, Io. I know and I felt…that it was unbearable for you."

"Yes. But not only for me." She closed her eyes and opened them "I…have felt several times that you were in disarray," Io then moved his hand towards her and pressed it against her soft chest "I wanted to be with you. I wanted to embrace you, to soothe your pain and loneliness."

Io looked at him, her amber-golden eyes were shaken. He felt his heart stopped beating and his blood turned into ice. The mere thought of Io being sad was already a reason to annihilate everything that has caused it. But now, so close with her, Arman felt his Attendant's dolefulness cursing through his entire being. Grief which he had caused.

Never will he forgive himself for doing something so terrible to his most beloved.

Seeing and feeling his anger towards himself Io comforted him "Be calm, please. To be with you, was my only wish the entire time while being separated."

Arman pursed his lips and he looked down in shame "I am sorry," He then closed his eyes "That you have to deal with my selfishness, again and again."

He then felt his hand being squeezed gently, causing him to open his eyes again. "You don't have to be sorry." She shook her head "Never were you selfish." She then moved closer towards him "Your kindness has saved so many people," Then she rested her head in his chest "And more so, it gave me a purpose, a reason to be more."

"Io." Kind, gentle and a hero? As if! All he had done was causing one mess after another.

In response to his self-loathing feeling Io reacted "You are wonderful." His attendant looked up to him and said, "I will say it again and again." She moved her face further towards him "You are a hero. And no matter what, I will always be with you." She leaned forward and planted her lips on his own.

Arman's eyes widened 'How did I ever deserve you?' The feeling of her ever soft lips on his own, the sweet scent of her close to him, her warmth touching his holy body 'I just don't know.'

Hearing his thoughts, while still kissing him she answered via her mental link with him 'Do not think of it like this. But Arman?'

'Yes, Io?'

'I love you. Let us never be separated again.'

Hearing this, caused something to click within Arman. He began to embrace her and deepen his kiss. The tenderness slowly disappeared, as Arman began to grab Io's perfectly shaped butt and kissed her in a more aggressive way.

As their tongues began to coil on each other, both revenants began to undress.

"Ah." Arman parted from Io, who began to pant due to the long kiss. Her face was now red and she looked with love at her beloved successor.

"Arman," Io spoke in a quite bashful yet longing voice and her eyes showed more than a thousand words could express.

The Queenslayer's eyes began to flash red and both of them continued to passionately kiss each other while moving towards their bed.

XXX

The Next Day

Hearing the chirping of the birds and the sound of villagers working early in the morning, caused Arman to awake.

Even though he didn't sleep that much, courtesy of Io, he felt more refreshed than ever.

"Mmh."

A smile overcame his face, as he felt the warmth from the body of his lover, wife, and attendant lying next to him.

Ah, how he missed her. Her adorable sleeping face. She looked like an innocent princess, nay goddess waiting to be embraced and filled with nothing but love and adoration.

Not waiting any second, he leaned forward to her and whispered "I love you." Followed by a kiss on her cheek.

It was soft and warm….

Feeling the lips of her Successor and husband, caused Io to awake.

Finally having her beloved Successor back caused her smile. She raised her upper body up to let out an incredibly cute yawn. Turning around, Io's eyes met Arman's, causing her to smile.

"Good morning."

"Good morning, Io."

"Did you sleep well?"

The Queenslayer nodded "Very well. You?"

"Yes." She smiled and moved to her Successor, so that she could wrap her arms around him.

"This is nice."

Letting his body sink into hers "Indeed." Arman wrapped his arms around her as well and snuggled into her bosom like a child.

"I missed this."

Hearing this caused Io to smile brilliantly. And shortly she proceeded to stroke his hair, while she began to hum and sing a song.

Laughter in the distance

Unfamiliar cadence

Smell the scent of your youth

Fragrant in the breeze

Sitting in your bedroom

All alone you wait to hear the sound

Of a door once locked now opening

It was a song he knew too well. A song he loved to hear. A song from his friend and relic sister. Eva Roux.

Every time your frozen memories come to thaw

Bit by bit melts away until there's nothing at all

Even when they're gone you hold on so tightly to them

In your heart, you will never forget

How he loved to listen to her songs, how he wanted to see her again. How he longed to see all of them again.

Birds sing in the distance

Old familiar cadence

Smell the scent of your youth

Fragrant in the rain

Sitting in your bedroom

All alone you wait to hear the sound

You've been longing for, for a lifetime

Every time your frozen memories come to thaw

Bit by bit melts away 'til there's nothing at all

Even when they're gone we hold on so tightly to them

In our hearts, we will never forget

But no matter how many times he wished, his prayers were never answered. But alas…he has still Io.

As she continued to sing, Arman felt the sweet embrace of Io tighten, the sadness vanished and the Queenslayer fell asleep peacefully.

"Rest well." Io rested her head on Arman's and she as well fell asleep.

XXX

After both of them could finally part themselves from each, they prepared breakfast.

Though both of them didn't have to eat something, it was more or less symbolic. And the taste of good food was always welcomed.

Eggs, ham, bread, and Blood Beads from Blood Springs under their house's basement were placed on the table and when they sat and ate, Arman began to tell more stories from his time in Orario.

"After having brought Hestia from a drinking party, she took a can full of gravy out of nowhere and began to drink it, as if it was water. Then after finishing it, she shouted 'I love gravy!' then she passed out. Even today, I still don't know where she got it."

Hearing one of the goddess's most embarrassing moments in the lower world made Io smile "Lady Hestia must be a wonderful person."

Arman nodded and smiled as well "Aside from her feelings for me, she is really awesome, Io."

The female revenant nodded and both of them continued to tell stories from their time when they were apart.

XXX

After finishing breakfast, Arman showed Io her new clothes, which she took with joy. Not because of being a pretty dress, but more as a gift from her beloved Successor.

It was a pure white dress, woven and enhanced with magic, together with a pair of white caligae boots.

Even though it showed quite a large amount of her cleavage and gorgeous and creamy thighs, Io didn't mind. She liked revealing clothes, especially from Amazon culture.

She also wore the Ivy-Type Veil, created by Cruz, and on her back was her trusted Halberd, Dämmerung.

It was already dawn and the sun was now setting.

Both Revenants finished cleaning their home and gathered the last Blood Beads and flask with the Queenslayer's blood in it. They were used to nourish the Mistle and Blood Spring here in the village.

"Phew," Arman wiped the non-existent sweat from his forehead, "Everything is done."

"Good work." Io walked towards him and gave him a Bead to drink "Here."

"Thank you." He bit into it and drank it empty. He then looked at Io "You have finished our room."

"Yes," She nodded "We can leave tomorrow," Then the Attendant looked outside "But before that…"

Arman's eyes widened and he looked in the same direction "Yeah, let's visit them."

XXX

Village Cemetery

Going to the cemetery was never easy for Arman, especially when visiting the grave of his grandfather and son.

And he didn't even want to imagine how it must have been for Io, all alone.

No matter how much he apologized and no matter how much Io said it is alright, the Queenslayer felt awful.

'Going together would have been too much. Even though you put yourself in danger for me, I still understand it. But please, never leave my side again.'

These were her words. She understood it. Arman had to make sure that everything was safe for his wife.

If Io would have been hurt…..

By everything holy, he still doesn't understand how he deserved her.

"We are here," Io said while standing behind Arman.

Both immortals looked at the gravestones before them.

Zeus', Bell's, and Meteria's graves.

"Hey, I am back."

XXX

The Next Day

After another passionate night, Arman and Io left their house. They looked at it for the last time and began to bid farewell to the people from the village.

Naturally many inhabitants were sad and many of the young ones were crying, since they really loved the Attendant.

She hugged every child, with tears in their eyes and soothed their sadness.

Io was and is still, a good mother.

But he couldn't help to remember the days, she, he, and Bell spent their days together. Eating, bathing, Arman beating Zeus black and blue because he wanted to bath with Bell and Io, training with Zard, and arguing with Alfia.

Bell was still too young when his mother died and due this he couldn't remember her very well.

Nonetheless he still loved Meteria dearly, even though he had no memory of his mother. But aside this, Bell loved Io as she was his own mother. It was also the case with his aunt, though she always hit him, when he called her Aunty, in which she was then admonished by Io.

Alfia the Silence, Hera's strongest Level 7 and vanquisher of the Leviathan, a Grand Beast, was afraid of Io, the gentlest person in the world.

Arman chuckled when he remembered his son's smile, his laugh and how he was sometimes embarrassed, when Io hugged him causing his face to plunge into her bosom, while turning red.

Bell was a momma's boy, though that doesn't mean that he didn't love Arman in a lesser way.

His adoptive son idolized him. Him and Zard. A chuckle followed, when Zard once asked, whom Bell adored more. Him or Arman.

And without hesitation, he said "Of course, father!"

Bell always boasted how strong his father was and that there was no one stronger than the Successor of the Relics.

Poor Zard felt his heart break and shortly the Predator drank himself into a stupor.

But the day, when his little rabbit died, was the day, both of them lost something precious again, even though they knew that Bell would soon or later die. They just hoped that he would leave Io and him, when he was already old and surrounded by children and grandchildren.

But this was the destiny of immortal beings, such as Revenants and gods.

"Bell, I hope you come back soon." He looked up towards the sky "My little boy…." It was already hard for him that Zard and Aflia died for that stupid cause of Erebus.

He will never forgive them for leaving Bell and he will never forgive Erebus and his stupid 'absolute malevolence'.

And he will never forgive Astrea and the Freya Familia.

XXX

"Ready?" Both of them stood close to the Mistle within the forest.

"Yes." Io nodded "No matter what," She took his hand "I will protect you."

"Me, too, Io."

Then both of them dispersed in a golden light.

XXX

Hearthstone Manor

"This is it." Arman pointed at the large stone cottage in front of them "Our new home, the Hearthstone Manor."

He then looked at Io, who tilted her head in interest "It's magnificent."

"Yeah, it is." The male pale undead nodded and took his lover's hand "Come on, let's go inside."

Receiving a nod, Io followed her beloved, eager to meet her new family.

XXX

"Breakfast is ready!" The voice of Hestia called out, causing Arman to stop in front of the door.

Currently, both of them were waiting behind the door of the living room.

"I am going to them. I call you out and then you can enter, got it Io?"

Io nodded and Arman turned around with a deep breath.

Then he entered by twisting the knob of the door.

XXX

"Oh, Arman has returned!" The moment Hestia saw Arman entering, she jumped down from her chair and ran towards him.

She then threw herself at him and buried her face into his stomach "Ha, I missed you so much!"

Chuckling Arman patted her head "Yeah me, too."

"Master Arman." Lily walked towards him "Welcome home."

"Thanks Lily."

Suddenly the Revenant heard the sound of footsteps coming from the side.

"Has the Captain returned?" Primo, the little blonde elf stuck out her head from the doorframe "Ah!" Seeing him, caused her to smile. She then walked towards him and bowed "Welcome back, Captain!"

"Yes." He reached out to her and patted her head as well.

"Muh." Lily pouted and huffed with her arms crossed.

Ignoring her jealousy Arman then asked, "So, you guys are alright?"

"Yes," Primo nodded "And we have a surprise!"

"Oh, what is it?"

The young elf smiled and turned around "Miss Emma, you can enter. The captain is here!"

On cue, Emma entered the living room and smiled "Good morning, Captain."

The Successor of the Relics blinked and tilted his head "Eh?" Then suddenly he caught a whiff of a familiar scent on her. His mismatched eyes widened "You joined our Familia?"

"Yes," The pink-haired girl nodded, "I thought about what you said to me and decided that it would be better to join Lady Hestia."

Arman chuckled and sighed "Well, welcome to our little family."

"Thank you, Captain!" Emma bowed in gratefulness "I will not disappoint you."

Then suddenly Arman's demeanor changed and he looked at Emma with serious eyes "But do you know what I am?"

Emma's eyes widened and she nodded "Yes."

The Revenant's brow was raised "And?"

"I don't really mind." She shook her head "It is a little bit awkward, but if the goddess says it is not a big deal, then I accept you for what you are, Captain."

Arman's eyes widened and a brilliant smile followed "You are a magnificent girl, you know that?"

Hearing this, caused Emma to smile and tilted her head "Well thank you very much!"

What a cocky girl!

"By the way," Hestia suddenly parted and Arman then noticed that she looked different. She didn't wear her short and revealing dress anymore, instead, it was a baggy white dress, with purple trimmings on the side. It showed a large area of her legs and the goddess had her hair completely open, showing the full length of it.

His first thought was that she wanted to show off.

"Where is that wife of yours?" She also had an authoring tone in her voice "I want to see her now!"

"And you will," He nodded and looked at the table full of food. He also saw a basket full of blood beads "Line up, girls. I want you to meet my most special person."

The four females nodded and began to place themselves in front of the door.

"Io," Arman called out "You can come in."

Then the door was opened and a woman, clad in white and pale as snow with golden eyes entered. And then several gasps and a squeak followed.

"Greetings," Io walked next to Arman and stopped "My name is Io, Io Silva. I am Arman's attendant and wife." Then she bowed in her ever polite manner "It is nice to meet you all.

The Queenslayer smiled and turned his face towards his Familia.

Their reactions were quite amusing.

Hestia's smile of confidence vanished and she looked with wide eyes and his woman. Lily's eyes were plates and her jaw was so wide open, that he feared that it was probably dislocated. Emma had put both her hands on her mouth and looked with unbelief at Io.

And Primo….well, Primo held both her hands together while her eyes twinkled and before she couldn't even stop herself "S-so pretty!" Primo was absolutely bewitched by the ethereal appearance of the attendant.

Arman began to chuckle. It was always amusing to see such comical reactions to Io's appearance.

And honestly, he could understand it.

Io's beauty outmatched even gods of beauty and love, and many times, people were mesmerized by her inhuman grace and beauteousness.

"Alright ladies, I know that Io is the most beautiful woman in the world," And now the girls looked at him as he had just grown a second head "And there is no one in this world who as gentle, kind, and wonderful as her," He looked at his companion and cupped her cheek, causing her to smile "But I think it is now time to introduce yourselves…."

XXX

"Let me introduce myself first," Hestia stepped up, her composure regained and chest puffed up "I am Arman's goddess and yours as well. I am Hestia."

Io's eyes widened for a bit and then she stepped up "Hello Lady Hestia." Io bowed again and due to her movement, her large breast bounced. It also allowed the other women to look at her massive cleavage.

Hestia squawked and Lily began to seethe with anger as she touched her own mammaries.

'T-they are even bigger than Demeter's! And how is she so beautiful!? Gyaaah!' Hestia screamed at her mind, but she controlled herself. As a goddess, she must at least uphold some dignity, even though her only advantage she could use was her boobs. And now she was completely outmatched!

"Thank you Lady Hestia," Io began, her usual aloof voice was now mixed with some emotions "Thank you," The pale female looked up. Her eyes were full of gratitude "For looking after Arman, where I could not."

Hestia was suddenly taken aback by her first child's lover's behavior "I thank you with all of my heart, that you give me and Arman a home and a future." Another deep bow followed.

Meanwhile, the goddess of the Hearth was suddenly with emotions. Her jealousy faded and she walked over to her newest child "No, I should thank you and Arman." Both females looked at each other.

"It was me, who was saved. Arman allowed me to be his goddess, even though many others asked him to join them. Yet he decided that I was worthy. And it was due to him that I finally have a home." Hestia then took Io's hands and tears began to form within her blue eyes "So let me thank you, little Io. Thank you, for letting me be yours and Arman's goddess."

Seeing this, caused Arman to smile and think about the day he meets the tiny goddess crying on a corner.

Perhaps with Io, he could finally come to rest and enjoy life without the guilt and sin he held, plaguing him.

And now, Hestia could finally understand why Arman fell in love with his attendant.

XXX

"H-hello, Lady Io. My name is Liliruca Arde, but you may call me Lily. It is nice to meet you!" The young pallum girl introduced herself and bowed in a polite way.

"Nice to meet you, too, Lily." Io bowed as well "Thank you for taking care of Arman."

Lily raised her head and shook her hands in front of her in "N-no, it is Lily, who should be thanking Master Arman. He has forgiven Lily's transgressions and even saved Lily!" Lily bowed several times and then with reluctance she looked Io straight in the eyes "But there is something Lily wants to ask you, Lady Io."

"Yes?"

"Did Master Arman tell you everything? What Lily has done to him?"

Io blinked two times, her golden-amber eyes stared directly at Lily's, making the girl nervous.

"Yes, he told me everything you have done and gone through." The Attendant's voice was soft and yet aloof. While appearing very meek, reserved, and generally introverted around most people, Io brazenly comes to the fore when Arman and matters concerning the Successors of the Queen are concerned. Needless to say, Io is quite spiteful with people who tried to harm her Successor or have succeeded with it.

The room was full of tension and Lily almost felt like throwing up. Yet despite this, Io didn't let out any hostility, since there wasn't any. The pallum brazed for any word thrown to her, with closed eyes.

"Don't worry," Hearing this, caused Lily to open her eyes "I do not harbor any hate or anger towards you, Lily." The pallum's eyes widened.

"Arman has forgiven you and that means that you have my forgiveness as well." The bearer of the Eos Blood Code walked towards the young girl "Besides, it must have been hard and painful for you." A delicate and warm hand landed on Lily's head "But worry not, he and I will look after you now."

"Guh," Suddenly Lily gasped and her eyes began to moisture, "L-Lily is unworthy of your forgiveness, Lady Io." With newfound strength, Lily wiped her tears away with her arm and looked with determined eyes at the wife of her hero "But Lily will show that Master Arman's and your kindness will not be in vain! Lily swears!"

Meanwhile, Hestia gaped as a fish and Arman smiled smugly at her.

"Hey, Arman?"

"Yes, Hestia?"

"Is she really a Revenant?"

"Yes, why do you ask?"

"Because she is more like a goddess…."

"Then you are?"

"Guh!" Hestia crumbled down and she looked at the floor with empty eyes.

It was a critical hit for Hestia!

Arman chuckled and looked at the girls surrounding Io. They asked her other questions, well it was only Emma and Lily. Primo meanwhile admired his wife with twinkling eyes.

XXX

Status

Emma Flores

Level 1

Strength: I0

Endurance: I0

Dexterity: I0

Agility: I0

Magic: I0

Magic:

()

Skills:

Rein Amur: Causes a rhapsody among those with the same falna when conditions are met. The user is temporarily borrowing the status of their fellow familia members, and who they can borrow from its predetermined.

After having finished breakfast, every member of the Hestia Familia sat together. Arman was given a paper with Emma's blessing and he was pleasantly surprised.

"Holy…" Arman's eyes widened as he looked from the status sheet to Emma, who looked rather embarrassed while rubbing the back of her head "Emma, you got a Skill directly after gaining your Falna."

"And what a skill that is," Hestia added while sitting left to Arman. Though she glared at Io who sat right to him while resting her head on his shoulders. She was also impressed by the sheer luck of such a powerful ability.

"Well…" Emma, still a little bit embarrassed, was also a little proud. Seeing that she gained an ability at the beginning like Primo, showed even more, that it was destiny to join the tiny goddess of flame.

Primo walked towards Arman and leaned on his leg, to get a better look at the piece of paper "Amazing," She then looked at her captain "Does that mean, that Miss Emma could take on the Falna of everyone in our Familia, probably even that of a higher level adventurer?"

Everyone looked at the little elf and Lily began "That would be scary. That means that Miss Emma is technically the strongest member, after Master Arman."

The room was silent and everyone was in thought. But the silence was broken by Io "Emma?"

"Y-yes, Lady Io?" Emma asked, "What is it?"

"I think you should be careful with it." The female revenant added and looked back at Arman who nodded with a grim look on his face, as well.

"Ehm," Emma tilted her head "Why so?"

"Because other Familias would be probably after you as well, if it comes out, that you can add other Statuses on your own."

Hestia then crossed her legs and nodded in a sagely manner "Little Supporter is right,"

She then took the status paper and glared at it "We gods are quite whimsical and with a skill like yours, many of them would come knocking on our door for you."

Hearing the explanation caused Emma to become pale and she pursed her lips.

"Io didn't mean that, girls."

The goddess and two mortals looked at Arman who took the paper from Hestia and explained Io's worry further "Emma, your skill is more dangerous than you think."

"W-what do you mean, Captain?"

Arman sighed and looked at the girl "Let me put it like this. Your blessing is that of a Level One, meaning that your body, the vessel for your Falna is not strong enough."

"Yes?"

"Then let me ask you this. What would happen if your weak body would suddenly have the blessing of several Level 1s' or a 2s'? What about a Level 4 or 5?"

Hestia's face began to pale and she almost fell to the ground.

"I-I don't quite follow…"

Arman sighed again and handed the status sheet to Io "It would mean that your skill and the blessing taken from a much higher leveled adventurer would kill you. The sudden strain of a higher divinity would tear your entire body apart."

Now it was Emma's, Primo's, and Lily's turn to go pale.

"Oh…" the pink-haired girl said with a weak voice "Does this mean that I should not use it?"

That would be a catastrophe for her. Emma felt like vomiting. Her pride and joy of having skill on her first day of a blessed one and she couldn't use it.

'This isn't fair.'

Emma felt like crying. To think that the luck she thought to have, would be nothing more of an illusion, hurt her.

"Emma."

The soft voice of her captain brought her back from her thoughts and she looked at him.

Arman smiled at her and shook his head "Of course you can use it. But not on someone with a higher level, which isn't anyone in this Familia." He stood up and walked towards her "Also don't use it on too many of us. First, train your body and then experiment with your skill, we don't know what it exactly does with you and us."

"Okay…" Still disappointed, that she can't use her skill fully, caused the young girl to look down.

Arman put a hand on her shoulder and smiled at her "You are our precious member and a child of Hestia. No one will think less of you, because you can't use your skill to full potential." He looked at her and touched her chin, causing Hestia and Lily to gasp and glare at him.

The Queenslayer raised her face up and smiled "Everyone starts small. No one was born strong. It is normal to feel disappointed, but we are here for you and we will help you gather strength so that you can focus on finding your sister."

Emma's eyes widened and she looked at Arman and her other Familia members. She grabbed her skirt and nodded "Yes, thank you, Captain, and everyone!"

Really! That Captain of her is quite a lady killer.

"You don't have to be thankful Emma," Arman parted from her and sat back on the couch, where Io was smiling at him and began to hug his arm "We are a family. If you are worried about something, talk to us. If you need help, ask us and if you want something, we will get it for you."

Emma was moved by the kindness of her Familia and with her newfound strength, she stood up and declared "Yes! I will do my best for everyone!" Perhaps they were right, no they were right. She shouldn't give up hope that quickly. There must be a reason, her falna gave her this skill and who was she, when she doubted the divinity bestowed on her by Lady Hestia?

"Good!" Hestia stood up and put her hands on her hips while nodding with satisfaction "That is my child!" She then smiled, when Emma did as well.

The goddess then turned to Io and Arman "So Io," She began "Let me now give you my blessing!"

Hearing this, caused Io to blink and nod. She stood up "What shall I do, Lady Hestia?"

"I need you to expose your entire back and lie down so that I can write on it."

"Very well," Io nodded and put her Blood Veil down.

"Huh?" Hestia suddenly gasped and then…

"What are you doing, Lady Io!?"

Then suddenly Io began to expose her entire upper body, by lowering her dress.

Emma and poor Primo squeaked, their faces red as a tomato whilst Hestia and Lily…

"Don't look, Master Arman!/Arman!"

"Wait what?"

Both the pallum and goddess stabbed their finger into Arman's eyes.

*STAB*

Unfortunately, they just made the Queenslayer angry.

XXX

Hestia was now crying, whilst sitting over Io, whose back was now exposed. The tiny goddess had a large and steaming bump on her head. She was also muttering, that it wasn't her fault.

"So," Arman began as he lowered his clenched fist "What the hell is wrong with you two idiots?" The vampire was hovering over a crying Lily, who was crouching and holding her head in pain.

She also had received a punch on her cranium, courtesy of Arman.

"Lily," the pallum began to sob "Just wanted to protect Lady Io's honor!"

"Yeah, little Supporter is right!" Hestia added, while still concentrating on the process to give the beautiful undead her Falna "You shouldn't carelessly ogle a woman's bare skin!"

And then it happened. Arman's eyes twitched and he glared in anger at the two, causing them to shriek.

Primo and Emma looked at the spectacle behind a wall. They were startled when Arman shouted out in anger and lashed out at the goddess and pallum.

They never had thought that the gentle and kind man which saved them, would be capable of such anger.

"ARE YOU GUYS IDIOTS!?"

All girls, except Io were startled by the Familia Captain's outburst. "What honor!? What carelessly looks at Io's naked body!? Are you guys stupid!? Io and I have been together for almost 18 years and married for 10 years! Do you really think, that I never saw her naked body and vica versa!?"

"B-but Master Arman!"

"Silence!"

Lily jumped in fear and Hestia who was now finished fell on the ground!

"Io and I are wife and husband!"

Arman began, his eyes glowed red, causing them to gasp "I don't know what that means to you lot, but for me, it is normal to see the bare skin of my partner! And besides, I will not stand any blatant invasion in my relationship because of your childish jealousy! You both even never laid with another person, lest having a relationship. Do you guys even know what a relationship is!? No, I don't think so!"

""I am sorry!/Lily is sorry!"" Both of them apologized and lowered their heads.

But before Arman could admonish them any further, he was then stopped by Io, who stood up and called him out "Arman."

The angry look on Arman's face vanished as he looked at his attendant "Io."

Both of them looked at each other for several seconds and one could notice that their mimic was changing as if they would converse with each other without any words.

Then suddenly Arman sighed and he looked at Hestia and Lily, who both looked in shame away.

"All right, all right," The Queenslayer scratched his head "Let's end it. I forgive you for stabbing me in the eyes."

Both jealous women suddenly looked at Arman with wide eyes.

"R-really, Master Arman?"

"Really."

"Really, Arman?"

"Yes, Hestia."

The goddess of hearth jumped at Arman and hugged him "I am really sorry Arman! Please do not be angry with me again!"

Accepting her hug, the male revenant put his arms around his goddess whilst sighing. He then looked at Lily, who was uncertain, what to do.

"Ah, come here. You, too!"

With hesitance, Lily moved towards Arman, who smiled and waved her over.

She joined the hug, even though Hestia tried to move her aside.

Seeing them squabble again, caused Arman to sigh and look at his wife.

Io smiled gently at him, causing him to do as well.

Even the strongest man could never win against his wife, no matter what.

XXX

Status

Io Silva

Level 1

Strength: I0

Endurance: I0

Dexterity: I0

Agility: I0

Magic: I0

Magic:

Blood Code Gifts: Falna Error

Dia Aurora: Super Healing Magic. Heals immediately anything such as wounds, stamina, status ailments, and curses in a radius of 14 meters. Once cast, the magic stays behind for 14 minutes as a cloud of light, continuously healing anything that is in its effective range. The longer the target is within the range, the quicker it heals.

I want to deliver salvation not just consolation!

Dia Aurora!

Helel: Enchantment Magic, Wielder coats himself with light made from corrupted blood. Heavily increases the user's attack power against the living, massively increases the user's attack power against human races. Effect rises based on the wielder's bloodlust.

Skills:

Blood Code Gifts: Falna Error

Vrykolakas: Neo Irregular. Falna Error. Anima Erosion

Eos: Wielder of the skill becomes more powerful and deals also more damage against male enemies. Wielder becomes immensely stronger when her beloved is close.

Twilight Empress (Corpse Emperor's Beloved): Wielder of the skill, has an unbreakable bond with the wielder of 'Corpse Emperor'. Wielder of the Skill becomes immensely stronger when the wielder of the skill 'Corpse Emperor' is close.

"Y-you have to be kidding m-me…" Hestia stammered and almost let go of the Falna sheet she made from Io.

Lily, Emma, and Primo looked at it with unbelief as well.

So many skills and magic right at the beginning!? The girls looked at Io, who was in the arms of her beloved, listening to his sweet words as both locked eyes with each other in their own world.

"Well, look at this," Arman said while he held Io close to him "Your love for me became even a skill." But he tilted his head "But why isn't mine a skill as well? I mean I love you more than anything."

Io shook her head "Perhaps the skill was formed when you came back with your Falna and then I received it as well?"

Arman's eyes widened and he looked at Hestia "Hestia!" He startled the goddess, even more so when he began to strip his upper body! "Update now!"

Poor Primo, Emma, and Lily flushed red and tried not to look at Arman's marvelous body.

Yet, both human and pallum couldn't help but open a gap between their fingers to look and ogle at the undead.

XXX

Status

Arman Silva

Level 1

Strength: I20 - I23

Defense: I13 - 15

Dexterity: I29 - 33

Agility: I28 - I34

Magic: I26 - I32

Magic:

Blood Code Gifts: Falna Error

Suryal: Enchantment and Enhancement Magic, Wielder coats himself with corrupted blood. Heavily increases the user's attack power against the living, massively increases the user's attack power against human races. Effect rises based on the wielders bloodlust.

Skills:

Blood Code Gifts: Falna Error.

Vrykolakas: Neo Irregular. Falna Error. Anima Erosion.

Queenslayer: Wielder of the skill becomes more powerful and deals also more damage against female enemies and wielder of royal titles.

Corpse Emperor (Twilight Empress' Beloved): Wielder of the skill, has an unbreakable bond with the wielder of 'Twilight Empress'. Wielder of the Skill becomes immensely stronger when the wielder of the skill 'Twilight Empress' is close.

Meegáli̱ Tró̱go̱n (Voracious Eater): Capable of consuming any kind of matter. Wielder evolves quicker through the use of the skill and has a chance to acquire skills or magic. Usage of this skill causes bloodlust. The higher the wielder's bloodlust is, the stronger becomes the urge to devour.

"This is getting ridiculous!?" Hestia shouted and pointed at the revenant couple who snuggled at each other.

"How much in love are you guys!?"

But she was ignored by them as they just started to look at each other in their eyes, lost in their own little world.

"Gyaaah!" The goddess of the hearth shouted in frustration and threw her arms up. To think that her beloved Arman's love for his wife was so strong, that it even became a skill!?

Meanwhile Emma and Primo began to talk with each other "Hey Miss Emma?"

"Yes, Primo?"

"What does Vrykolakas mean?"

"Beats me." The older girl shrugged and both of them continued to look at the spectacle in front of them.

Emma actually wondered, how great their love must be, that the Falna gave them so many skills that worked only, if they are together.

A part of her thought, that it was actually sweet, and a part of her felt….envious.

She never thought of romance that much until now.

Sure Emma wants to have a family one day. Finding a nice man, marrying him and having children….

'Well,' She shook her head 'I have to find Sophia first!' Emma pumped her fist and looked at Primo "Come, Primo, let us calm Lady Hestia and Lily down."

"Eh, s-sure!"

Suddenly Lily shouted out "Does everyone aside from Lily not freak out, because of this skill that allows Master Arman to devour anything!?"

Aside from Io, every female looked at Arman who noticed it and looked at them "What?"

They all took a step back when they saw his rather sharp fangs.

"Oh come on!"

XXX

After having calmed down, the Hestia Famila made its way towards the Guild so that they can register their new members.

But there was a certain distance between them, literally.

Lily and Hestia glared at the undead couple walking in front of them, who walked hand-to-hand with each other.

Primo and Emma held their distance so that not another bloodbath would happen. Also, they were a little bit freaked out by their captain's devouring skill.

'Huh, Voracious Eater, hmm.' Arman thought as he looked at the sky.

His Attendant tilted her head and spoke through him via their Mental Link 'Is everything alright?'

'Well,' a wry smile appeared on his lips 'Just thinking about my skill, which allows me to eat things.'

Io blinked 'Is it about Zard?'

She received a chuckle.

'Yeah…That guy is probably laughing up his sleeve in the heavens if he isn't already reincarnated.'

Suddenly Arman looked worried.

'But that skill….it reminds me more of the Horrors back in our world. You know, that they devoured everything they could find. Besides it becomes stronger the more I crave for blood. Maybe I should use the Heart to sustain myself and become a perfect immortal.'

Understanding his worry, Io let his hand go and hugged his arm 'it is alright,' Her smile lightened Arman up

'You will not become like them or the Lost. I will be with you, Arman. Regardless of your choice, you are you.'

Arman's eyes widened and he smiled back at her 'Thank you, Io. Really.'

Both Revenants continued to walk, arm in arm but unfortunately there was another thing…..

Both undead received quite the looks, especially the female revenant, whose beauty even surpassed that of the gods.

XXX

"Arman."

"Yes, Io?"

"People look at us."

Chuckling, Arman began to explain "Well it is more, that most of them look at you."

"Why so?" She tilted her head in a cute manner, causing Arman almost to hug her in joy.

"Well," a shrug with the shoulders followed "Probably because you are so beautiful, that people couldn't help but look at you. It is always the same."

"Oh," Io blinked and a smile followed. She then leaned further onto him and both continued their way towards the Guild.

Meanwhile…

"Holy shit, dude! Did you see that babe!?"

"Yeah, of course! Who is that? A goddess maybe?"

"Dear where are you looking?"

"Uh, nowhere, Honey!"

"Really? You were just ogling that man's girlfriend!"

"Wait, Honey. Ouch!

Ouch, that hurt quite a lot. Arman winced when a man's wife kicked him in his balls. But unfortunately some other comments for himself.

"Am-Am!" A black haired god with a head-ornament resembling red rabbit ears cried out in shock "I thought we had some special!"

The Queenslayer pinched the bridge of his nose and shouted in a frazzled tone "For the last time Tu'er Shen! I am into women!"

"You meanie!"

XXX

"Okay this was a thing." Emma chuckled at her captain's expense, who looked already exhausted. "You are really popular, Captain."

"Quiet." Arman snapped, but Emma still laughed. After a sigh he then turned to reason they went out "This is the Guild aka. the Pantheon." Arman pointed out while both he and Io looked at the large building.

"Oh." Io looked at it and was quite curious. Primo and Emma had a similar reaction.

"Come on, let's go in."

"""""Yes!"""""

Hestia spoke up "Okay kids," She then put her hands on her hips and began "I have to go to my job." She then looked at Arman "Arman you look after the kids, got it?"

"Yes, mother."

"Don't call me that!"

"Okay, mom."

"Gyaah!" Hestia shouted and turned around, while throwing her arms up.

Io, Emma, Primo, and Lily blinked and looked at Arman who smiled at their goddess' tantrum, caused by him "Gods, they are so easy to rile up."

XXX

Pantheon, Entrance Hall

"Hah!" Eina sighed in frustration as she put down another finished stack of paper on the desk.

Ever since the events in the last weeks happened, the guild workers were forced to do overtime.

While she loved her work and did it with every fiber of her being, the diligent half-elf was also at her limit.

Aside from this, Arman also didn't appear in the last days, making her worry about him.

"Ah, I wanna go home!" Misha, her coworker and best friend pumped herself on the chair in front of their shared desk and moaned "So much work."

Sighing Eina began with another stack of paper "I know Misha. We can't do anything about it."

Letting another groan out, Misha bent her head backward.

"If you have the time to bemoan your work at any time, then do it while working."

Another female guild worker walked towards them with a large stack of paper in her hands.

It was Rose, a female werewolf.

Rose had red waist-long hair and fur. She had golden eyes and pale skin and she is known for her professionalism between advisor and adventurer relationship.

Professionalism that was created due to several tragic losses.

Rose was once a kind and merry woman, who took her job as advisor seriously and she had several relationships with some of her charges.

Unfortunately, it always ended the same. All of them died in the Dungeon, leaving Rose with a broken heart and many tears.

Some of her lovers even left her some money, the Familia took offense at it and rebuked any claim from her for any money and belongings from their deceased member.

And after some time, Rose's heart hardened, turning her into a tough woman without care. The sole reason she now started a relationship with an adventurer was only for his money.

Misha pouted "Come on, Rose! Admit it, even you find this amount of work absurd." And threw her arms up in the air.

Meanwhile, Eina sighed while finishing another paper. She took another paper and gasped, when she saw that the next one was about the Hestia Familia, more exactly about Arman

Unfortunately, it was noticed by her childhood friend "What's the matter, Eina?" The obnoxious human sat next to Eina and had a shit-eating grin on her face when she saw the document with Arman's face on it "Let me guess, it is about your unreliable big brother, isn't it."

Eina growled in frustration and glared at Misha who giggled and raised her hands in a defensive manner "Ah come on. Not a reason to be angry with me." She then put her hands behind her head.

"You are worried about him, aren't cha?"

Before Eina could answer, she noticed that Rose was now next to her and took the paper.

The female werewolf looked at it and scoffed "I told you so many times Tulle," and looked at the half-elf "That you shouldn't mingle with adventurers too much." Rose sighed "Or do you want to repeat the same thing like with Hackard?" The werewolf now realized her mistake and inhaled sharply.

Eina's eyes widened and she became pale while Misha glared at Rose.

Hell even the other guild workers who knew Eina that long stopped working and looked at the three women.

Rose sucked her teeth and looked to the side "Sorry about that."

"N-no," Eina shook visibly and took another paper from her stack. But one could see her trembling and that causer to drop it.

Rose caught it before it landed on the ground "Here Eina," she then put a hand on her shoulder "Look….about that. I am really sorry."

Seeing that Rose really meant it, made Eina realize again, that this was her co-worker's way to bear with the pain.

How often did she see the female werewolf hiding and crying, when another lover or assigned adventurer died?

Even now, Rose had a melancholic look on her face when she heard of another adventurer dying, despite scoffing about it.

"It's okay Rose." Eina smiled and put her hand on the female werewolf's hand "Don't worry about it."

Rose's eyes widened and she smiled slightly.

The atmosphere around them became lighter and their co-worker around them sighed and continued with their work.

"Yet," Rose began to speak while looking at Arman's picture "For that guy, mmh," She then had a wolfish grin, causing Eina and Misha to tense up "I wouldn't mind if he would toss my ass like a salad."

"Guah!" In response to that remark, Misha flushed furiously and fell off the chair she was sitting on, whilst Eina became as red as a tomato.

Even some of their colleagues flushed at Rose's daring suggestions, but others laughed.

"Rose!" Eina found her voice and shouted at the red-haired animal person, causing her to laugh.

"Oh come girl! It is not like you never thought of it."

"I never did!"

"Uh-huh," Rose cocked a brow "Yeah, yeah, besides," She saw to her right and smiled "Speak of the devil….huh!?" the werewolf's eyes widened and she lost her voice.

"Rose?" Eina asked in curiosity and turned in the same direction, only to choke on her own spit and air, when she saw her favorite assigned adventurer and crush walking with a big smile, she never saw on his face with a woman in his arms.

Not just a woman….

A woman who was so beautiful, that almost everyone within the hall stopped what they were doing just to look at her.

"A-a goddess?" Misha looked with wide eyes at the white-haired, pale-skinned and golden-eyes beauty latched on Arman's arm.

Arman looked around, behind him was a group of other girls. A teenage human, a young elven girl, a pallum. The latter was unknown to her.

The pale man's and half-elf's eyes met, causing him to smile.

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"Hey Eina." Arman greeted Eina as he and his fellow members arrived at the counter. He noticed Misha and Rose "Ah, Rose and Misha."

"H-hey, Big Brother."

Hearing that caused the girls to blink.

"Hey, hot stuff." Meanwhile, Rose winked at him and smiled.

And again, he could feel the stares of the girls at him.

"So," the Queenslayer coughed "Eina."

"Uhm," Eina shook her head and regained her composure, and adjusted her glasses "You didn't come for two days. You had me worried there."

"Sorry," the revenant smiled and looked at Io, who looked around in a childish manner "I had to do some things. Besides we also have some new members." He pointed his chin towards the trio behind him.

"I…see," Eina flicked her glasses and looked at Io "And this person is?"

"Ah," Arman nodded "Let me introduce you to her first." And put his arm around Io's shoulders "This is Io. Io this is Eina, Eina Tulle. She is my advisor. She really helped me out a lot."

The attendant blinked and turned to Eina. A slight smile formed on her face "Thank you for looking after Arman, Miss Tulle." Then a polite bow followed.

"Ah," Eina put her hands up "It is not a big deal, really, uhm Miss?"

Io tilted her head in an oh-so-cute manner and smiled "Io, Io Silva."

Immediately Rose and Misha stopped working, together with some other workers who observed the spectacle.

"Silva?" the half-elf blinked one time, then two and three times "Are you perhaps related?" A bad feeling crept unto her and she felt as if she just had a hole in her stomach "Are you perhaps, siblings?" There was a resemblance. Both had snow-white hair and skin.

Now it was Arman's turn to blink. Then after some seconds he laughed and pressed Io further into him "No of course not! She is my wife!"

*Ding* *Poff* Both Misha and Rose let their stack of paper and pen fell down and even other workers looked with wide eyes at them through the revelation.

"Eh?" Eina tilted her head.

And then…

"You are MARRIED!?"

And here is another chapter, guys. I hope you like it. If you don't know who Emma and Primo are, they are from the Danmachi PC browser game, Danmachi Orario Rhapsodia. I also plan to let the other girls from Danmachi Orario Rhapsodia join. But one thing after time.

And yes, both of them also appear in the story 'Heroic Myth' which is my favorite Danmachi Crossover Fanfic. If you don't know it, please read it. It is an awesome story.

So now Io is now in Orario and with that, many other problems have appeared and will appear. And they will be hilarious of course. Prepare to laugh!

I hope, the way I wrote her, was alright.

Also hands up for Reinsdd, who was proofreading my story.

If you have any questions, PM me.

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Edit: with the release of the latest Danmachi I had to change some chapters a little bit.