I didn't really have to look long for Hestia, whom I recognized immediately.
She was wearing a short white dress, which might have seemed rather provocative, but I suppose that's normal in this city, I suppose...
She also wasn't wearing shoes, meaning she was barefoot. She had black hair in two long braids. Her eyes were blue, as was the bow around her neck. And naturally, she had a decent chest, at least larger than mine...
I must have stared at her for too long, and she sensed my gaze and noticed me.
I decided to simply walk up to the counter where she was selling her wares.
"Good afternoon, can I help you with something?" she asked as soon as I approached her.
I nodded.
"Yes, I take it you're Hestia?" I asked, to which she nodded.
"Then I want to join your family." I said, and as soon as she heard my words, her eyes lit up and she became even more excited.
"Really?!" she exclaimed, her eyes sparkling.
"Yes." I answered simply, but what I didn't expect was for her to leap over the barrier and throw herself into my arms.
"Hooray!" she cried, still in the air.
I instinctively put my hands up to steady her, and eventually, she found herself in my arms. Her legs wrapped around my waist, her breasts pressed against mine, making her feel as soft as a marshmallow. And...
It so happened that when she jumped into my arms, my hands ended up on her bottom, holding the goddess... Honestly, I'm sure anyone would have blushed at the sight of such... intimacy... Although I'm sure Hestia isn't aware of her actions... Well, for now...
A little while after she finished hugging me, I set her down.
"Come on, I have to give Falna!" the goddess exclaimed.
"What about your work?" I decided to tease her a little.
"Whatever! I have a 'daughter,' that's much more important." she said, taking my hand and leading me away.
I was taller than the goddess, so it looked a little strange. But still...
I looked again at our clasped hands... Was she truly unaware of what she was doing, or was she just pretending?
Pretty soon, we arrived at a house... or rather, some abandoned building...
"So, a goddess lives here?" I asked, grinning.
She only pouted.
"Well, sorry, I don't have the money to buy a mansion." she said.
"Bye..." I added, grinning.
I'm going to wander through the dungeon and earn some money to make Hestia rich... Will that make me, her sugar daddy?
"Anyway, take off your clothes and lie down on the couch, face down." Hestia said.
"So suddenly? We haven't even had a first date!" I said with feigned surprise.
"That's not what I meant!" she cried, blushing. I merely grinned, lowering my clothes, revealing nothing underneath. Well, actually, I had underwear before, but I didn't feel comfortable in it, so I took it off.
I noticed Hestia's gaze linger briefly on my chest, then quickly look away, but I noticed her cheeks were flushed again.
I walked over to the couch and lay down on my stomach, and a few seconds later, I felt Hestia climb on top of me, placing her legs near my waist. It felt like she was settling down...
And pretty soon, she started touching my back, pressing something against it. This didn't last long; soon, she was climbing off me...
"Okay, you can get dressed." she said.
I simply nodded and quickly pulled on my clothes.
Then, I walked over to her and saw her frozen in front of the leaf.
"How is this possible..." I heard.
"What's wrong?" I asked, after which she turned to me.
"Yes, that's all wrong! How can you be level ten? And all your stats are maxed out!" she screamed, but it was more out of surprise.
"Is there a problem with that?" I asked.
"Yes! If the other gods and goddesses find out about this, they'll want to kidnap you! You could start a whole god war!" she continued screaming.
"I don't see a problem. Just lower my level and stats. I don't think you're going to tell everyone how strong I am?" I asked.
She sighed...
"You're right..." she said, then brightened...
"Heh-heh, that flat-chested goddess will be jealous when she finds out such a beautiful girl, who's also a level ten, has joined my family..." she said, lost in thought.
Of course, I immediately guessed who she was talking about, so I didn't ask her.
"Anyway, how could that be? You're already level ten, even though you didn't have Falna before? Who are you? Are you some kind of goddess reincarnated as a human?" Hestia asked.
Well, she came pretty close, so I guess I can reward her...
"Almost. I'm a demigoddess of time." I said after a pause.
"A demigoddess?! So one of your parents was a god... Was it Chronos?" she asked.
Well, according to mythology, Chronos was the god of time, or rather, the deity that existed in the beginning... I understand why she thought he was my father, or something like that, since I introduced myself as a demigoddess of time.
"Wait, but no one has seen him in a long time. And I haven't heard of him descending to the mortal world." Hestia reasoned.
"Anyway, it doesn't matter. Let's go to the Hostess of Fertility and celebrate your birth," Hestia said.
"But you barely have any money." I said.
"Who told you, I always have some for a 'daughter,'" Hestia said, reaching between her breasts and pulling out money...
What's that even like... Where have they been all this time? Is there some kind of dimension out there?
"Wait, I still haven't found out your name," Hestia said, standing opposite me.
"Evernight." I replied.
"Well then, Evernight, welcome to the family." Hestia said with a smile.
"Thank you." I replied, and I couldn't help but smile too.
The first step of my plan to win a goddess waifu is complete. I've joined the family. Next, according to the plan, I need to earn money so we can move into a proper house, and when our financial situation stabilizes, I'll begin to advance our relationship to the next level...
"Are you coming?" Hestia asked, breaking my thoughts.
She was standing by the exit, waiting for me. I nodded and headed toward her.