Power Travels in the Multiverse

Chapter 9

Bell and I walked to the twelfth floor. In case he was wondering why we didn't go to the safe zone, I told him that the place was in chaos, so that we wouldn't have to deal with the adventurers there while we waited for the goddess Hestia to rescue us.

-So... Can I ask again why you helped us?

-Ugh... Like I told you before, this will be my good deed for the day, I don't want anything in return for it.

-Right... It turns out that I had never seen a monster that could talk.

-The reason is quite simple. I'm not a monster.

-What!? You're not a creature from the dungeon!?

-Nice to meet you, you can call me Power, or blood-possessed if you prefer formalities. -I use the arm that isn't carrying the girl to point at myself with my thumb and put a smile on my face.

-Huh!? Blood-possessed!? -He exclaims, almost knocking the red-haired guy over.

-Don't you think it's better if I carry him for you? -I raise an eyebrow after realizing that I'm carrying the girl, and he was slowing us down by carrying the heaviest one.

-No need...

-Ok. But in my opinion, it's always better to have someone with their hands free in case a creature appears.

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-So Hermes, now that it's just the two of us, can you tell me the truth about why you offered to save Bell?

-But Hestia, I already explained, I just wanted to help a dear frien-.

-Speak soon Hermes.

-Huh? Since you insist, a cert-.

-There are two people in front! -Ryuu.

-So, as I was telling you, my favorite Fallout is New Vegas. However, I'm a gamer who doesn't have many demands as long as the game is interesting.

-What is Fallout?

-It's a di-. -I stop when I see Hestia's group in front of us.

-It seems we found your friends, Bell. -I say, putting the girl down.

-Huh? Oh, my goddess!

-Bell-kun! Get away from her!

-Here comes...

-Back off, monster! -Kashima.

-Dude, the mirror breaks when it reflects you, and you come talk about me? I'm getting sick just seeing that ugly face of yours. -I say as I pull my eye with my index finger and stick my tongue out to provoke him.

-You must be the one who beat up the adventurers yesterday, right!? -Yamato.

-Beated up!?

-Could you stop yelling? I think everyone here isn't deaf, so it kind of irritates, you know?

-And yes. I was the one who fought against all those adventurers.

-Then you know very well what you did. -Ryuu.

-It was me or them. And why are you talking in a way that makes it sound like I killed them all? Another reason is that I want to make a strong first impression! No one would fear just anyone, only someone with a remarkable feat! -I raise my arm with my fist clenched as I exclaim.

-You seem to have a big ego, don't you? -Asfi.

-Of course, after all, who wouldn't want mere humans begging for their lives beneath their feet?

-Well, that's a rather unusual wish. -Hermes rubs his hand on the back of his neck, speaking with a somewhat embarrassed smile.

-Bell, you owe me one for helping you, don't you think it's fair to pay this debt?

-But didn't you say that was your good deed for the day?

-I changed my mind, a good deed won't put food in my stomach, and after eating food from a mansion, I'm not accepting anything less than that.

-Huh!? We don't even have money to buy basic things, let alone expensive food! And speaking of which, how were you in a mansion!?

-I'm surprised you said it was broke so openly. And to answer your question, it was because I helped a resident there recover a stolen item.

-Even though I helped Bell doesn't take away the fact that you're a monster and your aggression towards adventurers. -Ryuu.

-That's right! I'm sure she's just trying to seduce Bell-kun to take advantage! -Hestia shouts, pointing at me.

-Pfttt, ha ha, Ha Ha! -Unable to contain myself, I kneel down and start hitting the floor while crying from laughing so hard because I think Hestia's conclusion is a complete joke.

-What are you laughing at!? -Hestia, surprised, shows irritation and asks.

-In all the years of my life, I have never thought about getting into a relationship, especially with a man. The idea of ​​having someone who is tied to me and an idea that I am totally against is the same as a collar to me. I also don't want to be in a relationship with those who grab a God's thigh to gain strength, after all, those who abandon their pride are worthless. But who knows one day I found my soulmate. -I say, wiping my tears and standing up, while the others are shocked by my statement.

-So how are you going to make progress? -Hermes.

 -As you can see, I can be considered a dungeon monster, for this reason I didn't have the opportunity to join any family, but I managed to get by without any help from any God, so it won't be any different now.

-Impressive, so could you tell us something you've done that demonstrates that? -Hermes puts one hand on his chin and points at me with the other, showing interest.

-I killed Goliath all by myself! -Seeing his interest, I quickly tell him about my glorious deeds, completely forgetting that he was a hero-crazy man, just for the opportunity to brag.

-That is indeed a notable feat.

-He, he, I'm not like those weak humans.

-Splendid, Splendid, would you like to come to our house as our guest

-It's enough that I've dealt with Roswaal, I don't want to deal with any more people with ulterior motives. as much as I love violence, the problems here don't matter to me, and honestly I would much rather see the world burn than help in any way. 

-S-See the world burn? -Bell.

-That expression means that I'd much rather sit and watch things in chaos, but it doesn't mean that I'm connected to it in any way.

-That's a shame... So where do you plan to stay?

-I'll stay at Hestia's house.

-Hey, when did I agree to this!? -Hestia.

-Don't be ungrateful, if I hadn't been there to help him, he would have gone to where Ais would be, and would have been seduced by her charms.

-Tsk.

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~Hestia family residence~

In front of an old church.

-I have to admit, it does seem like a nice place. Even though it's a bit old and has seen better days.

-I'm sorry our residence doesn't please you... -Bell.

-And this is how you repay my good will!? -Hestia.

-Huh, I'm just telling the truth. -I say, entering her house.

-You don't even ask permission!?