After Apollo issued the declaration of the War Game, a strange blush appeared on his face, saying in a low voice, "If I win, then your child Bell Cranel will belong to me!"
The dagger had been revealed, Apollo finally exposing his true intentions. However, many people present had already guessed it.
After all, they had been together for tens of thousands of years. There were quite a few gods who understood Apollo's nature.
In order to get Bell, he didn't hesitate to launch a War Game.
A War Game was a large-scale "game" between Familias that was applied for to the Guild, with both sides independently formulating the rules, and witnessed by the gods, used to resolve disputes between Familias.
As everyone knew, even after coming to the lower world, the gods were still high above, looking down on everything.
The gods, who possessed endless lifespans, were immortal, and would almost never have any changes, hated boredom the most. So almost all of their actions were carried out for entertainment.
Even "war" was the same. Even if the loser would lose everything, they saw it as nothing more than a game.
Although the Guild recognized that War Games were for mediating conflicts between Familias, for other gods, it was the best performance.
It sounded cold, but it was also a stage for adventurers to show their strength in front of the gods and all adventurers.
What the gods were happy to see was adventurers exhausting their strength and wisdom to compete for the fruits of victory.
However, for Hestia, who was being forced, it wasn't an exciting game at all.
Her Familia only had one LV2 member, Bell. How could she possibly beat the Apollo Familia, which had hundreds of members, with a LV3 captain and more than a dozen high-level adventurers?
Hestia naturally refused. If one party refused, the War Game couldn't be carried out.
However, neither Apollo nor the other gods who were looking forward to watching the fun looked disappointed.
Hephaestus also shook her head. Hestia's refusal wouldn't be able to end this incident.
Apollo wouldn't give up. He had even used a self-inflicted injury tactic. What bottom line could you expect him to have?
Hephaestus said in a low voice, "That Apollo... I hope he won't go too far."
However, Drake didn't commit himself, Hephaestus's meaning was also to worry about her friend.
In the original story, the Apollo Familia had directly attacked Hestia and Bell. It was still thanks to the support of the Miach and Takemikazuchi Familias that they had successfully escaped.
Unfortunately, this time Apollo had turned the matter into a conflict between two Familias. Hephaestus didn't have a position to intervene.
Hephaestus was that kind of god, she wouldn't bring trouble to the children of her Familia because of her friendship with Hestia.
Drake said, "Speaking of which, Bell can also be considered my disciple, and Welf is also in his team.
Don't worry, if the Apollo Familia goes too far, leave it to me to handle!"
Hephaestus said with a smile, "Really, you've been working hard all along!"
Drake said, "Not at all. This is also my own wish."
Only then did Hephaestus reveal a relaxed expression, saying as she followed the indignantly leaving Hestia towards the outside, "Since you've said that, then there's nothing to worry about.
Let's go back. I'll be unable to stop myself from splashing wine on Apollo's face if I look at it any longer."
Drake smiled, taking Stella, leaving with Hephaestus.
With Hestia's departure, this banquet also ended hastily. However, what everyone was more looking forward to was the subsequent development.
As expected, early the next morning, Orario became lively.
According to the Guild's regulations, no Familia was allowed to use force in the streets of Orario. It was even strictly forbidden to attack other Familias.
But today, the Apollo Familia launched an attack on the abandoned church without any regard, even using magic swords.
Bell, carrying Hestia, ran out of the collapsed church, but the people from the Apollo Familia were already standing on the roof across the street, waiting for them.
With a commander's order, two adventurers holding magic swords directly activated the weapons in their hands.
Fireballs and lightning flew out together, about to hit the two. Bell was about to dodge, but he suddenly saw a figure appear before him.
Drake casually swiped his hand, his palm directly shattering the magic sword's attack.
On the roof on the other side, Naza of the Miach Familia put down the short bow in her hand. Since that man had appeared, there was no need for her support.
Compared to them, the adventurers from the Apollo Familia weren't in such a good mood.
Although they had some doubts about Drake's strength, they could tell from the fact that he had casually blocked the attacks of two magic swords that the other party was definitely not someone they could match.
Drake looked at them expressionlessly, but he didn't have any intention of attacking.
The beastman adventurer who was the leader was wary of Drake, when suddenly, a shadow enveloped them.
He looked back, only seeing a red-haired girl with flames wrapped around her body appearing above.
"Sorry, if you want to blame someone, then blame that annoying god!"
Saying this, Stella threw a punch, directly smashing the leading adventurer into the house below.
"Stella, be careful! Don't smash too many things."
After Drake finished speaking, he didn't have the mood to watch Stella bullying the weak anymore, turning around, pulling up the soot-covered Hestia and Bell.
Hestia said, "Thank you, child of the Hephaestus Familia!"
Drake said, "It was just a small effort! However, what do you plan to do next? It doesn't look like the Apollo Familia plans to stop here."
Hestia was also silent. Although she had thought before that Apollo would take into account some of Orario's rules, the attack before had dispelled her wishful thinking.
They had been spared this time because Drake was here, but they couldn't let Drake protect them all the time. The problem still had to be solved by themselves.
Hestia looked at Bell seriously, saying, "Bell, you've seen the situation now. If you're willing, we can leave Orario directly."
Bell was silent. He understood that Hestia had made this suggestion because she didn't want him to continue to get hurt. But he had to betray my god's kindness.
"My god, I don't want to give up!" This was the answer that Bell gave.
Drake had known the answer long ago. Bell's longing, bonds, and dreams were all in Orario. How could he be willing to run away?
However, Hestia seemed to have expected Bell's answer long ago, sighing, saying, "As expected. Then there's no choice.
Hephaestus's child, please help us one more time. Send us to that Apollo's place! Since he wants to play, I'll accompany him to the end. I'll definitely make that guy regret it."
Drake looked at Stella, who had already finished the battle, nodding, saying, "No problem. I guarantee that no one will be able to block your path."
So a dozen minutes later, Hestia threw a white glove in Apollo's face. This War Game was finally about to begin.
However, Drake looked at the gods who were popping out from all over the Apollo Familia's residence, cheering, unable to help but be speechless.
How much did these gods like to watch the fun? They had actually gone to this extent. Even Stella had been shocked by the gods who had suddenly appeared!
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