Playing With Other Supernaturals

Chapter 980 Seven Years

They soon reached the area where the Loki Familia stayed. The Twilight Manor is still the same except for the addition of two more mansions beside it and a 180-feet/55-meter tall tower bearing the Loki Familia's insignia behind it.

"The original... Or should I say the inner Orario? It hasn't changed much aside from those things. What a strange trend." Kisuke whispered.

As they approached the gates, the two properly uniformed gatekeepers turned their attention to them and one of them did a step forward while raising his hand, "Halt! This is the Twilight Manor of the Loki Familia. May I ask what's your business?"

Since both of them are only members for about a year and are not really a native of Orario, they've never seen Riveria despite hearing about her all the time.

"They even have proper guards now.", Kisuke murmured while Riveria stepped forward, "Good evening. I'm a member of the Loki Familia, Riveria Ljos Alf. Please tell Loki that I've returned."

The guards were about to look through the records for today's proceedings but stopped when she stated her name. Stunned, both of them hurriedly turned their eyes back to her. Riveria Ljos Alf, an Elf with jade-colored long hair and eyes that are said to be more beautiful than a number of Goddesses, "I-it's as they described..." One of them blankly murmured.

The other guard, meanwhile, straightened his back and raised his voice, "P-please wait for a moment! I will inform everyone!", before hurriedly running and almost tripping on his way to the manor's interior.

The first guard woke up from his partner's voice and immediately lowered his head, "I apologize! This is just a protocol. Please be patient with us." Although she was as the older members of the Loki Familia have described, they still have to confirm her identity.

"It's fine. A lot has changed it seems, so I understand."

"Thank you very much!"

The guard was very nervous at her presence and didn't even notice Kisuke who came with her. Nevertheless, they didn't have to wait long as they felt some people approaching their location at a good speed.

"Riveria," Kisuke called out to her.

"What's wrong?"

"Remember the strange conversation earlier? Pretend that nothing is strange. It might be useless explaining."

Riveria was confused for a moment until she recalled that one instance in the past where Freya manipulated everyone's memory, "...Do you think it happened again? But what for?"

Riveria didn't get her answer as a long haired Amazoness came running towards them with a very loud and cheerful voice, "RIIIIVEEEEERIIIAAAAA!"

Riveria and Kisuke were both stunned that Tione had suddenly become energetic like her sister. The short-haired Amazoness was also closely following her among others but she has this gallant demeanor on her, 'Did Tione and Tiona switch personalities these past seven years?'

But upon closer inspection, 'Tiona' has impressive plains while 'Tione' has a great valley. Seeing that, both of them sighed in relief since nothing had really changed aside from them growing a bit taller and switching hairstyles.

Tione grabbed Riveria into a hug and continued raising her voice, "Riveria!!! You're finally home! It's been a while!"

Embarrassed, Riveria immediately covered her mouth as she indeed got out of hand... A bit too fast, even, "Damn you, Loki. Do you want me to toss you into a cold river at dawn!?"

But instead of getting scared, delight covered her face. Removing the hand blocking her mouth, Loki added, "That's the dear Riveria I know~!"

It was then that a sudden realization dawned on her, "Wait... If you're here, that means that regrettable candy shop owner should be around!"

"Ehem..." A fake cough came from behind everyone, "My shop is doing better these days, Loki-sama."

"You think anyone who knows you would believe that?" Riveria instantly retorted, "The only people coming to your shop are those who are asking for directions!"

Loki moved her head and looked for the source of the voice. Surprised, she ended up staring at him for about ten seconds before letting out the loudest voice she has today, "Ki-tan!!!!!"

Similar to what she did to Riveria, Loki lowered her body before leaping towards her next prey, "Ki-tan!!!!!"

Naturally, Kisuke dodged to the side without any hesitation. He actually wanted to grab her face but he was worried that he'd get attacked.

Catching only empty air, Loki immediately got angry, "Why did you dodge!? What happened to our skinship!?"

"Stop uttering scandalous claims. We never had any skinship! What would you do if you damage my virtuous image!?"

Loki's face contorted and she started picking her nose, "Huuuuhh? Virtuous? Stop your delusions! You're one of the most perverted people I know and that includes Gods!"

"Please, those are just baseless allegations!"

"Ptui! As shameless as ever! I'm about to regret leaving Riveria in your care!"

Riveria got nervous right away because of her words' implication for those who don't know any context.

But Kisuke, not willing to deal with this annoying Goddess, pulled out his surefire card, "I have the goods." He uttered with the most serious face he has.

Loki's expression also became serious and asked, "...All seven years?"

Kisuke nodded, "Divided between wholesome and risque."

Loki's face instantly softened, "Kisuke, my one, and only best friend~! I knew your shop would be successful! And I've been hearing about your righteous exploits that brought evil there to justice! I'm very happy to see you again~!"

Everyone could only stare in shock at the two's banter and a side of Loki that she doesn't show unless it's a fellow Deity.