Chapter 435 - Visiting the Ikelos Familia's House. (Patreon)

POV: Luan

After leaving Bella at home, I returned to the mansion. When I arrived in the living room, there was no one there except Milan, who was standing silently. As soon as she saw me, she lowered her head and apologized once again.

"I'm sorry again for everything I've caused. I'm sorry for hurting Bella."

"I understand already. You don't need to keep apologizing all the time. Come on, I'll take you to the room you'll be staying in from now on."

It was also the last available room in the house.

"You don't need to give me a room. I can sleep right here. The carpet makes the floor comfortable."

"Don't say stupid things. Come with me."

"..." Milan said nothing and followed me upstairs. I took her to the last remaining room on the second floor. As soon as we entered, I said, "Go take a bath, then get some sleep. Tomorrow morning, we'll go to the Ikelos Familia's home to settle this matter. You're prepared for that, aren't you?"

"I can't say I'm prepared... But I'll have to do it."

Huff~~ I sighed before speaking again. "I'm leaving now. I need to get some rest. Oh, and don't even think about leaving without my permission. If you do, our deal is off."

"Don't worry. I won't do that."

I left the room and found Lili in the hallway.

"You gave her this room? Are you sure that's a good idea?"

"Didn't you talk to her?" I asked. "Everything will be fine. I trust that girl."

"If you trust her, then I have nothing to say... But if anything happens, you'll be entirely responsible."

"I know that." I smiled. "Now, excuse me. I'm going to take a bath and get some rest. I have a lot of things to take care of tomorrow."

"I'm coming with you!"

"All right."

Lili then went to the bathroom with me, and we took a bath together. Afterward, we went to bed.

I thought I would get to sleep early, but Lili attacked me during the night.

And, of course, I couldn't hold myself back.

I hope Milan didn't hear anything. We definitely made a lot of noise...

The others are used to this, but she isn't.

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When I woke up the next morning, I went to Milan's room, but she didn't answer when I knocked.

'Is she downstairs?'

It was still quite early, but when I went down the stairs, Milan was already there waiting for me.

She was wearing the same clothes as yesterday since she didn't have any clean ones.

She had even prepared her mask and was carrying her sword.

'So that's why Lili was worried. I didn't even take her sword away. I should have at least done that. At least nothing happened during the night.'

As soon as Milan saw me, her face immediately turned red, and she avoided meeting my eyes.

"Good morning," she said.

'She heard everything, didn't she?'

I didn't bring it up and instead asked, "Have you eaten yet? You should have something to eat before we leave."

"I woke up before everyone else, and I haven't eaten anything yet. I wouldn't enter your kitchen without permission."

"I see. Come with me and help me prepare breakfast. Do you know how to cook?"

"I cook my own meals, so I have some experience."

"Great. Come with me."

I took Milan to the kitchen, and she helped me prepare breakfast. In fact, she did most of the work. She put a lot of effort into showing me her skills, which made me very pleased. Once we finished preparing breakfast, I said, "You're good at this."

"I told you I had experience."

Milan helped me set the table, and I told her to sit down and eat. Meanwhile, I went upstairs and called everyone down for breakfast.

Slowly, the table began to fill up.

Milan was so embarrassed that she barely ate anything, even though I had told her to eat as much as she wanted.

Everyone's attitude toward her... They clearly didn't like Milan, and I could understand why.

It would take some time for them to accept Milan's presence in this house.

As soon as I finished eating, I said, "I'm going out with Milan now. We might be gone for a while."

Upon hearing that, Hestia asked, "Are you really going to the Ikelos Familia's home for this girl?"

"Yes, I am. You know I'm strong, so there's no need to worry."

"I'm not worried about you. I'm worried about the Ikelos Familia's existence. If things don't go according to plan, you'll probably destroy the whole place. That would cause a huge commotion."

"Would anyone really care if a Familia like that disappeared?"

I looked at Milan, and she smiled.

"Probably not," she said before Hestia could respond.

Milan only cared about the few "friends" she had made in that place. If Ikelos died and the Familia disappeared, she wouldn't care.

However, the consequences of killing a god... I wasn't sure if I was prepared for that.

'I wouldn't suffer any punishment, but my soul would certainly be condemned.' I forced a smile.

I don't intend to live forever. I'll die someday.

And I don't know whether my soul would be treated kindly if I killed a god with my own hands.

'Am I worrying too much?'

"All right, do whatever you want. Even if you destroy the Ikelos Familia and face repercussions because of it, I'll always stand by your side."

"I know that, Goddess. Don't worry." I smiled and then kissed her on the lips in front of Milan.

Milan's eyes widened, and her face turned red once again.

"I didn't know you two had that kind of relationship," she said.

"Now you know," Hestia replied, sticking her tongue out at Milan.

Milan looked surprised and glanced at me.

I shrugged and then laughed.

"Just ignore Hestia. Here, give me your hand and tell me where the Ikelos Familia's home is. A general location will do."

I could teleport us right next to that woman, since she was probably inside the Ikelos Familia's home.

But honestly, I'd much rather enter through the front door.

I have a feeling it'll be fun.