Danmachi: Gacha Draw

Artemis kept thinking in her mind.

If Link knew what she was thinking, he would definitely smile and say, "Shame? What is that? How much is it per vali?"

'Do you understand that if you are insensitive when pursuing a girl, you will lose half the battle?'

Link doesn't care about these things anyway.

However, her thoughts lingered only in her heart.

Artemis didn't dare to raise her head and look Link in the eyes now.

She always felt that she would be ridiculed for her current appearance.

In her other hand was the exquisite lantern they had just received as an extra gift.

In the end, she gained an advantage from the clerk.

However, the clerk didn't have any distressing thoughts and even wanted to give away a few more.

After all, this was a couple with a "goddess."

Behind them, a teenage girl bid farewell with a smile that seemed to be a blessing, and the aunt's smile on her face gradually widened.

'That's Lady Artemis, right?'

'A goddess and a man in love!'

'The plot I only read about in history is actually happening before my eyes!?'

'How ..!?'

From an angle that Link and Artemis couldn't see, the young girl was holding her body and turning around in place.

The mother behind her had a gentle smile on her face, as if lamenting how wonderful youth is.

Leaving the lantern shop, Link led Artemis to find a quiet corner beside the wide road and set down the lanterns.

"Miss Artemis, it is said that matching lanterns between men and women can ensure success in their future relationships, right?"

Link took out the uneaten snacks from the system space, handed Artemis a piece of takoyaki, and began to talk nonsense.

"Eh? What is that? Why haven't I heard of this?" Artemis took the takoyaki and paused for a moment, then pretended to be calm and asked.

'Is it because you don't know much about this aspect?'

'In my opinion, lighting lanterns is merely a custom to ward off bad luck and disaster, and to bless you with safety and success in the upcoming year. '

'Why don't I understand what Link is talking about? '

Artemis felt a little unsure. 

She only learned about it when the village residents were chatting. 

"Well... the secret customs and habits of my hometown." 

Suddenly, Artemis gave a "you have a problem" look and asked, "Link, did you lie to me?" 

"How can I look like the kind of person who can lie? Lady Artemis, look into my eyes; see how sincere I am." 

"I didn't see it." 

In an instant, Artemis withdrew her gaze and lowered her head, her beautiful eyes glistening with moisture, creating waves of charm. 

However, due to the angle, Link couldn't see that scene. 

Amid the discussions, the two lanterns lit by them floated gently along the flowing water.

At first, they kept a slight distance, but for some reason, they began to come closer and closer until they were completely parallel. 

As the subtle light gradually faded, Artemis's thoughts slowly drifted apart. 

She realized she was just like the two lanterns. 

'Isn't there the same distance between Link and me? '

Initially, she could still contain her inner fluttering, but now, simply being together made her happy. 

'Is this 'love'? '

Artemis had never understood this emotion in the past and often cau'sed disputes because of it. 

For a time, the so-called 'love' became what she hated most. 

However, after arriving in the lower realm, her perspective gradually transformed. 

The children of the lower world seem to yearn for the existence of love. 

Even when she was with him day and night as the main god, she couldn't suppress her fervent feelings. 

At that moment, under his influence, Artemis changed her view of love for the very first time. 

'If even they say that... perhaps love is something so wonderful and precious.' 

Until now, she seems to understand this emotion. 

Like in this moment. 

The joy and embarrassment were not caused by the festival but simply by his presence.

It feels so good to shop together, to set down the lanterns together, to laugh and argue intimately under the envious gaze of others...

The goddess's heart is now soft and wrapped in warmth, and she unconsciously approaches Link.

Before Artemis realized it, she had already become the person she hated the most.

Next to him, without the ability to read minds, Link couldn't understand what Artemis was thinking.

Seeing that she hadn't spoken for a long time, he thought it was ordinary shyness and annoyance, so he asked in a low voice, "I want to buy some souvenirs."

Hearing his voice, Artemis retracted her divergent thoughts, pursed her lips, and nodded gently, "Well..."

It seemed that she was moved by that sudden emotion.

Then, Artemis gradually lost the reserve she had cultivated over the years and allowed Link to enjoy the time of the Divine Moon Festival.

It wasn't until the clock struck ten at night that the two returned to the family mansion.

Upon entering the mansion, the entire house was filled with silence, perfectly illustrating the term "dead of night."

It seemed that those girls who were in high spirits before leaving had already fallen asleep.

Anyway, Link didn't see any light in the Nuoda mansion, as if no one were even there.

She was just as confused as Link, but Artemis didn't delve into that point.

When she entered the living room, she was in no hurry to go upstairs; instead, she placed some souvenirs she had bought on the coffee table and stretched her waist.

The graceful curves were on display for a moment, and the slender waist was highlighted, showcasing the proud area typically concealed by the combat uniform.

The white dress and delicate skin complement each other. The natural beauty and charming temperament of the goddess at this moment deeply attracted Link. 

In terms of size alone, Artemis's assets are actually not that big. Her slightly erect breasts are perfect, and her figure is even more slender and flawless.

One point more makes one fatter, and one point less makes one thinner. 

"Where are your eyes looking?" 

After stretching her waist, she came to the edge of the sofa and sat down. Artemis turned her head and asked.

The tone seemed questioning, but the corners of her mouth were slightly raised, not as angry as expected. 

"I think, Artemis, you could compete for the position of Goddess of Beauty…" Link answered her question, "If you do that, I will be the first to vote for you." 

"The authority of the gods is innate to a certain extent, but it cannot be achieved merely by desire." 

Artemis rolled her eyes charmingly at him. 

"Also, I don't care about the position of the Goddess of Beauty. I don't want that guy's priesthood. I'll give it back if it's given to me for free." 

Well, yes, Artemis symbolizes chastity, while the priesthood of the Goddess of Beauty generally symbolizes love and sexual desire. 

It can be said that the two are inherently incompatible. The topic of meeting the Goddess of Beauty was classified as forbidden.

Talking about it might ruin Artemis's current good mood.

Link decided to remain silent and not continue the discussion.