Chapter 146 - Artemis's Heartbeat

Because the power of Artemis is resisting Antares.

So, the rate of forest erosion is not very fast.

Therefore, they who have not set foot in the monster's territory have not yet been attacked by Antares's beam of light.

After reconciling with Rethusa, Lante, Randy, and the others, they brought Miyuki and the others to the camp where the investigation team gathered.

In the verdant forest that has not been polluted by miasma, there are reassuring lights dotted with it.

The adventurers who were recuperating and chatting in the camp showed strange expressions when they saw the reinforcements coming.

Compared with the popularity of Miyuki in Orario.

The vast majority of the investigation team did not know who Miyuki was, and only a few people had learned the name of "Sword Master, Miyuki".

But at the time, it wasn't that eye-catching.

However, it is also a good thing to have reinforcements.

There is a common enemy Antares in front of them, so there is no plot to find fault with the routine.

Looking around, Miyuki sensed someone approaching from behind.

He subconsciously turned around and smelled a strange fragrance. Then, there is the nostalgic touch.

"Hey! I heard Lord Artemis say it just now, but I didn't expect you to be recognized by the arrow of Orion... I thought it would be Sword Princess or the head of the little human clan of the Loki family." Just like when we first met, the cheerful Amazon girl put her arms around the boy's neck and said happily.

"You should still be lv1 now, right?" Randy said while holding Miyuki's neck

"How rude! Miyuki is now level 7!" Hestia couldn't bear the belittling of Miyuki, she immediately jumped, separated Randy from Miyuki, and spoke.

Miyuki's level has long since been registered in the guild, so, Artemis already knows his level and there is no need to hide.

Hestia's words shocked Rethusa, Lante, Randy, and the others.

"Lv7?!" Randy didn't care about being separated, and she caught the keywords in the words and cried out aloud.

Then she said with disbelief, "How is it possible? You must have lied to me, right? It's not even been half a year since we separated."

Recall the scene when she met him in the forest.

The young man who has not lost his childishness and does not even have a weapon is ignorant of everything about Orario.

It was at that time that the girls in the family would have a strange affection for Miyuki.

Moreover, Ariyama Miyuki at that time didn't even join a familia.

This can't help but make Randy suspicious and unbelievable.

Not to mention Lv7, even lv2 has a lot of water.

"Randy, be polite to Lord Hestia." Rethusa was also astonished but she quickly returned to calm, pressed Randy's head, and apologized to Hestia.

"However, is it true that the upgrade is true?" After apologizing, Rethusa couldn't help asking curiously.

If it's true then Miyuki's talent is terrifying.

Although Hestia claims to be a natural disaster in the North District, can do everything well, and is the number one cooker, she is not a liar.

But Lv7 is indeed too unbelievable.

Even the most talented sword girl took a year to level up to Lv2.

From here, you guess how unbelievable it is to reach Lv7 in less than half a year.

"Of course it's true! My Miyuki is amazing!" Hestia put his hands on his hips, showing off as usual.

"Let's talk about it, half a month is each upgrade in a day, even the floor master can be singled out!"

The more Hestia talked, the more excited she was, and more and more adventurers who had been away from Orario for some time while carrying out investigation missions in the wild gathered more and more.

The compliments from the troublemakers and the exclamation of the novel stories let them know what happened to Orario this month.

The topic of the war games made the lively adventurers beat the ground with regret.

Some male adventurers cried bitterly when they heard that Happy Street was gone because Ishtar returned to heaven.

They are licking blood at the tip of their knives, and they have already made plans. After returning this time, they must play in Happy Street all night.

But the news brought by Hestia ruthlessly shattered their illusions.

Males cried and howled after hearing the news from Hestia.

Seeing this, Miyuki didn't bother to get involved.

Otherwise, it will be difficult to escape.

Quietly past the gathered crowd, Miyuki left and walked into the forest near the camp.

Although they traveled for ten days, not every night did they happen to come across a place with a source of water.

So, Miyuki wants to take a relaxing bath.

After all, Artemis stimulated him too much before.

The hard sole made a slight chirping sound when stepping on the grass.

The voices of the adventurers gradually faded away, and only the lights were faintly visible.

After crossing the grass and woods, Miyuki heard the sound of water and walked towards the water source.

Before the decisive battle, it is important to calm down.

His vision is limited at night, so he can only see the scene above, which is obscured by grass.

Then, the grass was pushed aside, and the graceful scene that could make any man's heartbeat was presented in front of Miyuki alone.

Water blue, the long hair parted to the sides like fish fins at the end covered the girl's slender back.

But under the length that cannot be completely covered, there is a plump and delicate part.

The slender waist is looming, and the legs without the slightest variegation or fat, like jade fat, stand in the water pool that is only the depth of the calf.

Bathed in the moonlight, the goddess of the moon swayed with the flow of water.

This scene made Miyuki feel a little lost and his heart couldn't help rippling.

"Who is there!" It seems to be aware of the change behind her. Artemis, who was cleaning his body, quickly picked up the clothes hanging on the tree trunk to cover his body, and drew the full bow string very skillfully, aiming the full arrows at the rear.

The awe-inspiring voice brought Miyuki back to reality and he calmed down.

Miyuki, who had never guessed that Artemis would come out to take a bath so early, was caught again.

He really didn't mean to.

But everyone else was in the camp, and Miyuki was special enough to make people doubt his motives.

What's more, he has reacted to the goddess for the past ten days and the goddess knows about it.

Naturally, his motives will be doubted even more.

"You may not believe it when you say it, but I didn't do it on purpose," Miyuki spoke hurriedly with a helpless smile. 

It's just, he who didn't turn around, plus the lonely goddess.

The language at this time is so pale and feeble.

Besides, Artemis has long since known his thoughts toward her.

Just when Miyuki thought that might be hit by an arrow by Artemis.

Artemis suddenly relaxed. Then, she snorted coldly and blushed due to Miyuki.

Everything about her has been felt by him and he has even done act of defiling the goddess.

Now, even came to peek at her but it looks like he didn't do it on purpose.

Anyway, she has some love for him. So, it probably doesn't matter if he sees her naked body.

After all, she is going to be gone soon.

A bit of gloom appeared in Artemis's eyes.

But when she saw Miyuki's panicked look and embarrassment, she suppressed the emotions in her heart and laughed.

Why is she thinking so much?

Just spend the time you have with him.

Immediately, a burst of sweet laughter like a silver bell rang in Miyuki's ears.

Putting down the bow and arrow, wearing white robes, Artemis approached the shore and said, "I always feel a little deja vu now."

Artemis looked at the slightly embarrassed Miyuki and said with non-stop laughter, "Ah, by the way, I remember when I first met you, you were spying on the children of the Familia, and then I caught you."

The distance of a few meters was slowly drawn closer by the goddess.

Artemis tilted her head and asked, "Does Orion have a habit of peeping?"

For some reason, she wants to tease the boy in front of her.

"Um,...no." Miyuki shook his head in embarrassment.

Even he would be embarrassed for peeping.

After all, peeping isn't a good thing.

Seeing Miyuki's embarrassed expression, Artemis shook her head and said, "It was just a joke."

Wearing a simple white robe, Artemis's body is as beautiful as a dress.

Artemis kicked the clear water with the back of her feet and said with a light smile, "And you're very lucky. If it was me before, you would have been shot through by my arrow."

Artemis posed for archery as if she would really shoot Miyuki.

"I can imagine it a little bit." Miyuki thought for a moment and said with a wry smile.

If Artemis had been "peeped" instead of Rethusa and the others after traveling to the dungeon world, maybe... he wouldn't have come to Orario so easily.

"I forgive Orion for your peeping." Artemis looked at Miyuki and said.

"Thank you." Miyuki laughed dryly and said.

"By the way, can you tell me about you and Hestia?" Miyuki thought for a moment and decided to change the subject, otherwise, he would be too embarrassed to continue.

"Hestia and me..." Artemis pursued her lips after hearing Miyuki's words.

This topic attracted her attention and Miyuki was successful in changing the subject.

Artemis looked nostalgic and said while remembering her time with Hestia, "Me and Hestia,... we were good friends in heaven. Hestia usually stayed in the temple and didn't go out, but every time I passed by, she would pull me to play with me like a puppy, crying and laughing together all the time... ."

Artemis gathered her skirt and sat on the soft sand and spoke in a soft tone, "In the eyes of others, I am a heroic Valkyrie, but I have always longed for Hestia who is willing to share her smile with me, Hestia who is full of compassion and love."

And now, I also have someone I love.

Artemis looked at Miyuki but she didn't say this sentence.

After all, she can't be with him because her life is going to end soon.

After the gentle atmosphere ended, Artemis's expression became gloomy and she said, "Sorry for involving you in such a cruel task."

Maybe Miyuki hasn't really understood the truth about the God-killing Arrow yet.

But the crime of "killing gods" was imposed on him due to her.

Even the heroine is herself and she fell for that human.

Artemis feels guilty, pity, etc.

If possible, she doesn't Miyuki to be burdened by the crime of killing god, especially herself.

The strength of Antares is already very strong.

The monsters born from the dungeons aimed at the gods, relying on her power, are just delaying time.

And after swallowing her, only the main gods of war and fighting authority can deal with it.

Unfortunately, no strong main god would be willing to break the seal and return to heaven.

If there are other ways, Artemis will not summon the Arrow of Orion at all.

The goddess's expression became sad.

After the change, I have just tasted love, and I have to bid farewell to the whole world.

She will inevitably feel sad and lonely.

Miyuki looked at the silent goddess for a while and knew that she was thinking about the future.

Sighing lightly, he stretched out his hand and grabbed Artemis's hand.

"Well?" The temperature from the back of his hand made Artemis look surprised.

Then, she said with a smile, "It's a felony to be frivolous with a goddess."

"I have already defiled the goddess, it doesn't matter if you add another felony." Miyuki tightly held Artemis's hand and continued, "What's more, it's also better than you looking for death in a selfish way."

Artemis's arm was soft and slightly warm and he could feel everything carefully.

It's just, Miyuki didn't have the intention of taking advantage of it.

Even his previous fiery emotions had calmed down.

He held the arm of the goddess to the moonlight.

At this moment, his thoughts about saving Artemis are firmer.

Looking at Artemis, he could vaguely see the crescent moon hanging in the air behind her.

"How long will it take Antares to completely devour you?" Making the determination stronger, Miyuki asked.

Artemis was silent for a few seconds, then said, "There is one day left."

"It's okay." Miyuki lowered her arm and said while looking into the sky, "It's ridiculous to say that I was a very ordinary guy at the beginning, but until now I have accomplished many extraordinary things unintentionally and become a hero in many peoples hearts, and maybe I am the devil in some peoples heart."

"But whether it's a hero or a devil, as long as I feel comfortable, I will do what I think is right." Miyuki stood up from the sand and looked at the bright moon and spoke his thoughts to Artemis.

Even if he has become a demon king, he is still himself.

He doesn't care whether he is a competent demon king.

But he will follow his heart and do the things he wants.

Looking at Artemis, he said, "You may treat it as the compassion and tenderness you gave me back then, or treat it as me being greedy for the your body... Antares, I will kill him for you."

Miyuki's words made Artemis freeze for a few seconds.

Whether it's the hero or the devil, whether it is for compassion or desire, hearing such words, Artemis feels that her heart is beating fast.

And some type of emotion is slowly brewing in her heart.

Feeling her rapidly beating heart, Artemis stood up quietly, and spoke with a smile, "If I do it all over again, I will definitely let you join my family."

She knew that she has completely fallen.

The goddess walked into the pool, her skirt was slightly wetted by water and she said, "I kind of know why Hestia likes you so much."

Even the gods are only women.

Mortals impose too much on the gods.

But in fact, what every god pursues is very simple.

She, Artemis is also simple and she finally fell for a man today.

"I am the goddess in charge of chastity. I don't allow men and women to fall in love, and I even hate being involved in a relationship... But now, I understand a little bit." Artemis walked in the water, the splashed water patterns shone brightly under the moonlight and she spoke.

Unfortunately, she is bound to die, she can't tell the truth otherwise, he might be sad.

But, you can at least spend the remaining time with him.

Artemis thought and she immediately took action.

With the blue starry sky and the moon as the background, she reached out to the boy.

However, before Artemis could speak, Miyuki came to her and said gently, "Tonight, am I honored to dance with you? My goddess."

Hear these words, a film of water appeared in Artemis's eyes, and then a flower-like smile bloomed.

"Um." Immediately she nodded and looked up into his clear sky-blue eyes and took his hand.

In the quiet, green forest surrounded.

Accompanied by the sound of water flow, a dreamlike waltz danced under the moonlit night.

Nothing to say all night.

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