Hunted by Characters I Drew!!

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"Hestia, take it easy. We're all good people; we won't hurt you," Alexander said soothingly, noticing the nervousness on Hestia's face. He hadn't expected this goddess to be so timid. 

In reality, Hestia wasn't timid by nature. On the contrary, she was the type to fear nothing—at least, within the dungeon. In the dungeon, everyone knew her identity as a goddess and wouldn't dare harm her. 

However, things were different now. In this Otherworld, Hestia had been stripped of her divine power. On top of that, rumors of people hunting down godly beings like her had reached her ears. Naturally, even someone as fearless as Hestia felt a twinge of fear. 

"That said," Alexander pondered aloud, "I remember the rule that gods couldn't use divine power in the lower realm. Otherwise, they'd be sent back to the god realm immediately. 

But you're not in the dungeon anymore. Even if you use your divine power here, it should be fine. 

So, why are you struggling so much? Why even bother working a day job?" 

Hestia froze. 

"Huh? Wait a minute! Is that true?" Her eyes widened as the realization dawned. "But that... makes sense, doesn't it? In the dungeon, I was forbidden from using divine power, but this is the Otherworld! How could those rules still apply here?" 

"I… I… Does this mean… my job… it's just a waste of time?" 

"It seems… so," Alexander replied with a nod. 

"Wha—?!" Hestia nearly burst into tears at his words. "What is this?! Why have I been working so hard like a fool all this time?! 

If I'd known this earlier, I wouldn't have gone through all that trouble! Isn't living the life of a proper goddess so much better?" 

Seeing her on the verge of breaking down, Alexander suppressed a smile and patted her head gently. "Alright, don't be so upset. Just think of this as a little life experience in the Otherworld. If you'd like, I can send you back right now." 

"Really?" Hestia's voice softened as she looked up at him. 

"Of course," Alexander replied with a firm nod. 

Just as he gave his response, a mechanical voice echoed in his mind: 

"Ding-dong! Congratulations, Master, on encountering the descendantHestia. You have obtained a random ability: Blessing of the Familia." 

The voice continued, explaining: 

"The Blessing of the Familia grants the ability to develop a faction composed of gods and mortals. As its master, you can bestow blessings upon others, enabling them to grow stronger. In return, the blessed members serve the master. 

Members of the master's family cannot betray or sever ties with the family. The upper limit of their strength depends on their individual talent and the master's own power." 

Alexander fell into deep thought after hearing the system's message. 

"Familia Blessing? Isn't that a power reserved for the gods?" he mused. "I never expected I'd be able to do something like this. 

But unlike the gods, my familia blessing seems to have a much stricter dynamic. With blessings that can't be dispelled and loyalty that can't be broken, this power is on a whole different level." 

"Then, can you send me back? I miss Hephaestus and the others. This world is so boring!" 

Hestia spoke with a tone of grievance. She had already watched the anime and knew her life would improve in the future. So why should she endure this tedious existence here? Wouldn't it be better to return and focus on building her own familia as she was meant to? 

"Go back? Of course. I'll take you back right away," Alexander replied with a nod. 

Seeing how agreeable Alexander was, Hestia's expression brightened, but a thought suddenly crossed her mind. 

"Wait... would you like to come to the dungeon with me?" 

"Sure," Alexander nodded casually. "I think the dungeon seems pretty interesting. How about we make a trip out of it?" 

As he spoke, Alexander glanced at the group of girls around him, a subtle but mischievous smile spreading across his face. 

"You all seem pretty bored here. How about it? Are you interested in coming to the dungeon with me? While we're at it, we can form a Alexander Familia. Everyone can join, and we'll go on adventures together. What do you think?" 

Hearing Alexander's suggestion, the eyes of the girls around him lit up with excitement. A group adventure sounded incredibly enticing. 

Though they enjoyed their peaceful daily lives, there was a part of them that longed for something more. Each of them carried restless energy, a need for action that couldn't be ignored. 

"Wait, Alexander Familia?" Hestia's voice interrupted, her expression turning skeptical. "Alexander, only gods can establish familias! How could you possibly do this as a human?" 

Hestia's disbelief was understandable. After all, in her eyes, it should be impossible for a human to possess the ability to form a familia. 

But just because she didn't believe it didn't mean Alexander couldn't do it. 

Without saying a word, Alexander reached for Kurumi, gently pulling her closer. Though Kurumi wasn't sure what Alexander had in mind, she trusted him enough to comply without hesitation. 

Turning back to Hestia, Alexander's lips curled into a confident smile. 

"Do you… want to witness it?"