Family and Goddess 2.177

The carriage of the goddesses arrived at the mansion of Hephaestus. Viggo got off first and I waited for them to get off. First it was Hera, who was extremely careful with the steps of the carriage. She was followed by Bishamon, who got off on his own despite Viggo offering his hand. Then Hephaestus, who thanked with a soft smile the help of his son. Finally, it was Hitomi, who got off hugging some books and papers while ignoring Viggo's hand. However, gravity didn't help her, her foot slipped and Viggo had to catch her. She stared at him for a few seconds, but then frowned and Viggo understood that it was better to get away from her. He didn't know why Hitomi was so angry with him.

Viggo turned around and seeing that Semiramis was waiting for them at the entrance next to little Uriel, he walked in broad strides, not caring about courtesy or some goddess and arrived immediately in front of Semiramis and Uriel.

-I have fulfilled my task- said Viggo as if he were a gentleman.

-Now do you want your reward? Like a mercenary?- asked Semiramis with a wide smile on his lips.

-If it is for love, you can call me whatever you want. Nothing will separate us-

-If only those words were addressed to me-

-You are my love, but we agree that our love comes first-

-That's true- said Semiramis -she approached Viggo, and the latter hugged her. He crouched his face and kissed her, but always taking care not to crush Uriel, in between them. Then Semiramis took a step back and tended to the baby. Viggo took her in his arms as she smiled. Semiramis stared at her husband's silly face.

-Viggo- said Semiramis as she noticed the goddesses coming in his direction. Viggo stared at her for a few seconds, suddenly remembered, and stood beside her. They looked at the three goddesses coming in their direction, next to Hitomi, who was advancing one step behind.

-By God, Uriel, the godmother saw you a few days ago, but you are already twice as big- Hera said in a cheerful voice. She walked over and looked at those blue eyes as intense as those of the father and grandfather -she is so beautiful-

-Hera, please, is my granddaughter, it's my time- Hephaestus said frowning as she approached.

-Come on, don't be like that- Hera replied without giving much importance to the complaints -I am also her godmother, it is my duty to take care of her growth-

-That...-

-Come on, let's go, don't fight- said Viggo -let's go to the library and everyone will have a little bit of Uriel there-

Semiramis approached the goddess Bishamon, who had gone from being the novelty to just being an extra in just one morning. Both looked at each other, Semiramis shook her head as she turned her eyes to the sky in a gesture of annoyance. Bishamon could only smile, because she also found little Uriel adorable with her little red fluff for hair.

-Viggo, can we occupy your room?- asked Semiramis.

-Sure- Viggo replied without problems -but I don't know if Ester has already ordered the other employees to clean her up-

-They already did, I worry about that-

-In that case, go ahead, I will take the goddesses and the goddess queen-

Semiramis denied and watched as her husband took Uriel away while Hera and Hephaestus followed closely. Only Semiramis, Bishamon and Hitomi remained at the entrance.

Semiramis turned to look at Bishamon, long blond hair, purple eyes, and slender figure. She wore an oriental style, with a sarashi covering her breasts, a kimono floor, and the right sleeve below the ribs, with a thick shimenawa rope as a belt. Very beautiful, but at first glance you could see the intelligence and insight in her gaze.

-Much pleasure, Bishamon, my name is Semiramis- she said.

-Much pleasure- replied Bishamon -I was curious to know that human dared to summon me to earth. Even if I only talk to Hera all this time, now that I know you, I feel happy-

-Thank you, you are very kind- replied Semiramis, she looked at Hitomi and asked -Is everything in order with the guild?-

-Yes, Mrs. Semiramis- Hitomi said, nodding -the family was created, and they presented the records of the first four adventurers. The goddesses have already spoken to Uranus, and he agreed to Viggo being part of the family, even though he cannot receive falna-

-That's great- Semiramis replied with complete confidence -please join me. We will talk inside; I have everything prepared. Hitomi, get ready, I need you to take note of everything we talk about-

-Yes, ma'am-

That way, Semiramis guided Bishamon and Hitomi through the mansion to the stairs. In passing they saw Viggo's painting as a child, his father and mother. Then they went up to the second floor to Viggo's room and went inside. Bishamon and Hitomi were impressed with the large number of painted canvases in the room.

In the middle of the paintings, they had prepared a round table with a white tablecloth, three chairs, cups, tea, and other accompaniments. The windows were open and let in the breeze of a sunny day.

Semiramis advanced first while Bishamon and Hitomi followed. They passed by the paintings and marveled at their details, technique, and painting. Mostly, the images were aimed at a cold land with a large lake and dark forests. Monstrous creatures that seemed to have come back to life after a long time and that lava ran through their veins. A city within a mountain and built-in rock. A bald man with a red tattoo on his face. A boy with short, coppery hair, with a large scar on his left cheek. A woman with coppery hair and long to the middle of the back. Firm look and soft smile.

-It's a nice place- said Bishamon -your husband loves art-

-He drew and painted everything, all these are things that belong to his travels and experiences- replied Semiramis, passing in front of her nude painting. She posed in front of a desk, with a crown and gold necklaces plus a scepter. Then there were the paintings of Scheherezade, Sakura and Ana. They came to the space in the center of the canvases and were going to sit at the table, but Bishamon stopped and walked to the painting of the eternal arch-dragon. She stretched her fingers, but she didn't touch the painting. However, she draws with her fingertips the figure of the huge dragon as giant as the mountains. Nothing could compare to him, she thought.

-Also?- asked Bishamon.

Semiramis stood beside him and nodded -so did my husband, it's glorious... but also terrifying-

-Yes, such a creature going through the cloudy skies- Bishamon said with a big smile.

-I can't do those things- Semiramis said with a smile on her lips -this is from my husband, I could ask him, but I don't promise you anything. As you can see, he only captures what has left a great impression on his heart-

-I understand-

-Come, let's sit down at the table, we must talk about business- said Semiramis.

-Yes- said Bishamon -I'm sorry for distracting me, come on-

Hitomi waited for them all the time standing next to the table and once they sat down, she sat down. Hitomi took a folder, opened it, took out ink, pen and paper and prepared to write down, as Semiramis said, everything they talked about.

-I am informed along the way that there are only four adventurers- Bishamon said.

-Two of them can be considered elite- replied Semiramis taking the kettle with boiled water and serving the white porcelain cups -Sakura and Ana will continue to level up and with the help of Viggo and Rosewisse, in a short time they will reach level five-

-Your husband looks promising, but I haven't seen the others-

-You will meet them when you engrave your crest on their back. Don't worry, I wouldn't bring you here just to waste your time. I consider my own time too valuable to go around telling lies or half-truths-

-I understand, will Viggo be the captain?-

Semiramis finishes serving the tea, leave the teapot aside and bring the cups closer to Bishamon and Hitomi -that's not possible- said Semiramis -the god Uranus is already ignoring Viggo not being able to receive falna, we can't pressure our luck. Also, my husband has his own affairs to attend to. However, when you need him for an excursion, he will be scheduled along with Rosewisse to be there-

-So, he won't be a full-time adventurer- Bishamon said by sipping the cup and tasting the orange-scented tea -and I thought he'd be at my service-

-My husband will never be at your service- replied Semiramis with much amusement, she took a sip of tea, stared at the goddess, and continued -do not confuse things, Bishamon. This is a deal between the two that will be mutually beneficial. Most likely, my mother-in-law and Lady Hera spoke to you as the gods who come to Orario begin. They must make their families from scratch, without resources and without great adventurers. Zeus and Lady Hera can be considered the gods of greater trajectory. They've been around for a thousand years and could be considered the richest and most powerful, but at the end of it all, it was a long-term race to get where they are. I offer you to be the goddess of the family, choose your adventurers, provide you with financial assistance and collaborate with you. My husband is someone powerful, he may be the first demi-god to attain divinity-

Hitomi squeezed the pen so hard that she broke it and didn't know how to continue. She stayed a few seconds not knowing what to do, but I took a deep breath, looked for another pen inside her bag and changed her blade. What she had written was still legible, but she couldn't continue the same paper.

Bishamon and Semiramis stared at Hitomi, the latter blushing, but nodded for them to continue.

-Those are just assumptions- Bishamon said.

-Based on facts and the same actions of my husband. Right now, he is planning to kill a god and take his divinity-

Hitomi this time split his pen in half and stared at Semiramis with a blank expression.

Semiramis let out a sigh and said -you have nothing to worry about, that God belongs to another land-

Hitomi didn't feel any better, he was a god, Viggo wanted to kill a god and steal his divinity. Hitomi wondered if Semiramis was crazy enough to take something of such magnitude with simplicity.

-Hitomi- said Semiramis with a strict look -Can we still count on you to write down everything we are talking about, or do I have to call Scheherezade?-

-No, ma'am, I can, I know I can- Hitomi said nervously, looking again in her bag, but she had no feathers left.

-Hitomi, get a pen on my husband's desk, it is not seen from here because the canvases cover it, but at the back of the room is the desk-

-I understand, ma'am- Hitomi replied, walk awkwardly, but try to avoid hitting the canvases.

Semiramis looked at Bishamon, who also was overwhelmed by the information. She shook her head and thought that maybe this conversation should continue at another time.