Of loves and reasons 1.88

On the sides of the street leading to hephaestus' mansion were many blacksmith shops and sheds. They were mostly two-story semi-detached houses with their own backyard workshops. All built with reddish bricks so that, if one day there was a fire, it could contain it. At the same time, the ringing of metals and the screams between masters and disciples arguing over the making of a weapon or armor could be heard. Thanks to all this, you could smell the aroma of charcoal in the air.

Each store had its own display case and furniture where weapons and armor were displayed. And those that did not have showcases, were only workshops where weapons were produced. Such workshops took their production and handed it over to the goddess Hephaestus for her to sell in their tents inside the Tower of Babel.

On the other hand, most of the blacksmiths who owned these stores were men who dedicated their entire lives to blacksmithing, but never managed to win the title of Master Blacksmith. However, as they had been faithful to the Hephaestus family in their youth, the goddess herself had granted them the tents with all the necessary utensils. That way, they could continue to pursue their dream in old age. Changed, the goddess only asked the old blacksmiths to take apprentices from her family.

At this time, it was eight o'clock in the evening and only the last rays of light remained on the horizon. The sky was clear, turning from an orange to a dark blue as the first stars stood out. However, the adventurers were still glued to the showcases of the stores quoting some repair or comparing prices between stores. However, their entire concentration fell apart when a friend pointed them to a group advancing down the street.

This group consisted of six people: At the front was a red-haired and stocky boy who was holding the hand of two dark-haired beauties. One dressed as a nun and the other in beautiful dark clothes with golden edges. He was followed by a dark-skinned woman with a white veil covering half of her face and exotic clothing. Her revealing clothes only accentuated her large breasts, her tight waist, and her huge butt. At his sides were also two beautiful girls, with purple hair, similar in appearance, but with small differences in their faces so as not to confuse them. One of them wore her hair short to her shoulders and the other had a long braid that reached down to her calves.

For their part, the girls were watching the showcases and marvelling at the beautiful weapons and armor. Everything they saw seemed first-class to them compared to what the Spartan and Athenian warriors occupied. The breastplates looked sturdy, firm, and glowing. While the swords looked sharp and sharp, of an elaborate and refined confection.

Suddenly, one of the streetlamps on the side of the street lit up attracting the attention of the girls.

-Viggo, this is...? – Semiramis ask

-Illuminate the streets- replied Viggo with a smile -instead of having torches or braceros as in Sparta or Athens, these lampposts have a small magic stone that emits light. Look there- he pointed forward and at the same time, a long line of streetlamps reaching to the other end of the city lit up one after the other.

-How is it done?- asked Semiramis interested.

-I told you, it's with a magic stone...-

However, before Viggo could say more, someone ran through the crowd of people and tackled him while screaming full of emotion -Viggo!-. The latter fell to the cobblestone floor being embraced by a beautiful girl with blond hair, who ran her face over Viggo's bare chest.

-I miss you very much, idiot brother, idiot, idiot- said Flora, embracing him with all her strength while shedding a lot of tears.

Viggo stared at the evening sky as a sweet smile peeked out on his lips. He saw the girls approaching and reacted by raising his hand to prevent them from doing anything -I miss you too Flora- he said while hugging the girl on his chest.

Flora raised her face from Viggo's chest and looked at him with her big, abandoned puppy eyes. Then she shed more tears and leaned back on his chest as she sobbed.

-Flora- Viggo said in a soft voice -people are watching us-

-It's that, it makes me sad- Flora said in a sad voice. So, she put her face back on Viggo's chest and the latter could only wait for her until she calmed down. Only ten minutes later she stopped and stood up. Flora reached out to Viggo and helped him get on his feet. Now they were a world apart from each other. Flora averaged 1.35 meters while Viggo measured more than 1.60 meters. He smiled and stretched out his hand to mess up her hair, but Flora didn't let herself be treated like the younger sister and slapped his hand. Then she looked at the beautiful women accompanying her brother and folded her arms.

-Little brother, who are these girls?- asked Flora with an inquisitive look.

-They are my wives- Viggo said with a big smile.

-¡¿Ah?! -

-I told you, they are my wives-

Flora bowed her head and Viggo stared at her, worried that she would feel bad again. However, different from what he expected, Flora gave a terrible hook to his stomach that took away his air.

-Damn bastard Viggo- Flora roared -since you were a child, annoying and causing trouble. We worried about what might happen to your ass, but you were the most good-

Thanks to the powerful blow, Viggo ran out of air and began to back off as he clutched his stomach.

-Come here, Viggo- continued Flora totally angry -your older sister will give you a good beating for all the worries you caused. Damn, don't sneak away. You care about yourself, and you go around conquering women. Damn ungrateful, you're just like Dad, you can't control what you have between your legs-

However, Viggo neither foolish nor lazy, began to retreat trying to catch his breath and dodging the rain of punches that Flora threw at him.

Ten minutes after all the passers-by got tired of the show, Flora stopped her attacks and said between gasps -damn you, you'll see, I'll recover, and I'll give you one, good-

-Leave it Flora- said Tatsumi, making his way through a group of people who were still watching until they got to where she was. He was watching, but in no way did he get involved in defending Viggo. It would only mean another number among the victims -you have punished Viggo enough-

-Tatsu, you must be on my side- Flora said, pouting.

-Oh, Tatsu, it's been time- Viggo said, looking at him with a smile.

Tatsumi looked at him and said with an affable smile -it's been a while, nii-sama-

-As always you have great patience with the "older" sister- Viggo replied in a mocking tone. He approached Tatsumi and gave him an affectionate hug. Although both had grown up, Viggo was half a head taller than Tatsumi.

Flora snorted and folded her arms -he is a hundred times better than a certain precocious brat-

Viggo turned away from Tatsumi and laughed as he scratched his head with an uncomfortable smile. Then he looked at the girls and introduced them one by one -as I said, they are my wives, from left to right they are Sakura, Ana, Scheherezade, Semiramis and Kiara- then he looked at the girls and told them -they are my brothers. The adorable girl in the blonde braid is Flora. And the boy with dark hair and torn eyes, is Tatsumi-

-Much pleasure- said Flora bowing as if she were a noblewoman.

For his part, Tatsumi bowed his head and said -hello, nice to meet them-

The girls also waved by bowing smallly.

-With that said, we go to Mom's house- said Viggo -And you?-

-We were back. We went to see Tsubaki, but she was very busy- said Flora Do you mind if we accompany them?

Viggo looked at the girls and they all denied -no, not at all, join us- he said.

-For my part, I will withdraw if it does not bother you. Tomorrow, I have things to do- Tatsumi said.

-Okay, Tatsu. In that case, tell my old man that Flora is with us-

-Yes, of course- Tatsumi said, and gave another small bow of his head and retreated.

Everyone stared at him, and Flora told the girls -don't take it badly, Tatsumi is a bit reserved with strangers- The girls nodded as if they understood what she meant.

-Well, having said that, shall we? It's getting late- Viggo said.

-Okay- Flora replied and approached Sakura and Ana. Viggo saw her say something to the girls and start a small conversation. At the same time, everyone began to walk the cobbled streets while streetlamps lit up the road. At the same time, there were still some adventurers buying or quoting in stores, but little by little they had begun to retire.

Soon there was laughter between Flora, Sakura, and Ana. They looked at Viggo and started laughing again. Viggo glanced sideways, let out a sigh, and thought it was more than certain that Flora was telling them something embarrassing about him.

-Your sister is very nice- said Semiramis on the right side as they moved forward holding hands.

-Flora has always been like this- replied Viggo with a gentle smile and dreamy look, as if he could see his past -somewhat boisterous, but friendly. I fight with her sometimes, but Tatsu puts up with all her whims-

-Are they really brothers?-

-Yes, from different mothers, but we were all born the same year and raised in the same house. So we grew up together, fought together, and had fun together. As Flora was always boisterous since she was a child she commanded us like the older sister-

-Mmm. I see, in many ways you went out to your father-

Listening to her, Viggo almost bumps over the edge of a cobblestone, but I immediately regain his balance. He could only nod at such words, since like his father, he had several wives. Had he become irresponsible? Or as Flora says, he couldn't control what he had between his legs. Viggo let out a sigh and said -it may be-

After that, Viggo moved forward with the girls as they laughed at his expense. Kiara and Scheherezade approached Flora and heard her tell embarrassing things about Viggo. Over time, their laughter became raucous, and people came out of their homes to see who laughed so uninhibitedly.

However, once they arrived in front of the large metal gate of the mansion of the goddess Hephaestus, they behaved in a demure manner.

-Good evening, Alfredo- Viggo said to a gray-haired man in his fifties. He dressed like all the other five guards at the entrance, with a metal breastplate that had been made by the goddess herself.

-Good evening, Young Master Viggo- said Alfredo, the captain of the guards -as you are so high, we had not recognized-

-Yes, I have grown a little, how has your health been?-

-Very well, very well- replied Alfredo -let me tell you that I see you very well accompanied today-

-Of course- replied Viggo and gave a chuckle, then asked him -Is my mother at home?-

-Sure, Mrs. Hephaestus hasn't come out in days. You know, the Denatus is coming, and she prepares as always-

-I think so-

-Boys- said Alfredo, raising his arm -open the gate for the young master-

Everyone shouted a "yes", then one person came to remove a thick chain from the metal gate and once removed it, two other people pushed from each side of the large gate, thus causing a metallic squeak.

-Go ahead, young master- Alfredo said as the gate opened.

Viggo nodded and led girls down a cobblestone path that crossed a thick forest.

-This does look like the house of a god- said Semiramis, admiring the cobblestone path that crossed the forest, with limestone fountains on the sides for the birds of the forest to drink.

-Don't believe it, this house is humble- said Viggo -the house of Hera, another of my father's wives, looks like a castle...-