Even though Freya hadn't lost a single ti since her defeat to Hera, today, when Loki started butting heads with her, she only smiled mysteriously.
And then,
"Since you say that, why not observe them yourself?"
The mont Freya showed that expression…
"What sche are you plotting this ti?"
Loki's playful face instantly turned serious. She knew Freya too well.
Though Freya wasn't a pure goddess of mischief, whenever she put on that mysterious smile, it always ant trouble was brewing.
And usually, never good trouble. So Loki stayed on high alert.
As for Freya,
"No need to be so tense."
She narrowed her eyes in amusent.
"This ti, I ca to et you for a reason. You know the situation in my Familia. To be honest, Ottar and Allen, though reliable, aren't suited to guide those two children.
So, I want two permanent slots for them in your Familia's future Expeditions."
The words left Loki blinking in shock.
"…You're serious?"
"Mm."
Freya nodded calmly.
"You've worked with Hephaestus's children before, haven't you? Just arrange it the sa way."
For the first ti that evening, Freya lifted her teacup, sipping lightly.
Loki narrowed her eyes.
"You really trust enough to send those precious rookies over? Expeditions are dangerous. Two little Level Twos diving into the Deep Floors, if sothing unexpected happens, their deaths wouldn't be strange at all. When that happens, don't you dare, "
"Relax."
That mysterious smile returned to Freya's lips.
"As long as we cooperate normally, I can guarantee they won't fall during an Expedition.
And besides…"
Her eyes glimred.
"Don't pretend, Loki. You're curious about them too, aren't you? And I don't even need to guess, your children are already wary of their existence.
Just as well. I want those two to make more friends. Adventuring is a dangerous path, connections are never a bad thing.
And this way, we can also remove unnecessary suspicion between our sides. It's a win-win. Why not?"
She had hit Loki's thoughts exactly.
Because truthfully: from the mont the news of Level Up in One Week spread across Orario, every single god had been consud with curiosity.
If those two hadn't belonged to the Freya Familia, so deities would've already tried to steal them away.
Apollo, for instance, would've been first in line.
Now, Loki finally let out a sigh.
"…Fine."
She decided to go along with it. After all, this was highly advantageous for her side too.
Picking up her fruit wine, Loki took a sip.
"If you're that confident, I've got no problem. And you're right, my kids are very curious about those two strangers. This will satisfy Finn and the others' curiosity."
Then her sly smile returned.
"But let say this first, if, by so accident, I end up luring your precious seedlings to my side, you'd better not throw a tantrum about stealing your children."
"...Heh."
Freya's face darkened, a cold smile curling her lips.
"I'd advise you not to do anything unnecessary, Loki. We've been friends too long for to want your efforts wasted. So lines are too dangerous to cross, don't speak them lightly."
Loki shrugged, dropping the matter.
From their little spar, she had already confird Freya's true stance.
And Freya, knowing exactly what Loki was probing, had made her intentions clear.
"Scary, scary," Loki said in a mock-frightened tone, patting her chest.
…Well, not that she had much of a chest to pat. A sad tale indeed.
After that playful interlude,
"Oh, by the way."
Loki changed the subject.
"In a few days, it'll be the quarterly Divine Assembly. Have you decided what titles to give those two?"
At that, Freya's eyes narrowed again, as if the tense atmosphere from monts ago had been nothing but an illusion.
That was the rhythm of her and Loki's friendship.
"Their titles, huh…"
Freya's lips curved into a serene smile.
"Of course. I've already decided."
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