Zongman: Don't move, Aisi, your family still owes me money

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Inside Tianqing Pharmacy.

Naza, who was making a new potion, was surprised when she heard the conversation of the adventurers passing by.

"Boss Merlin wants to play war games with that Apollo family?"

"Hmm... Boss Merlin should win."

"Ah, maybe I should ask him. Or maybe make some more of that potion and send it to him?"

Thinking of this, Nazha made up her mind to make some more blue potions and send them to Merlin today, and then ask about the situation.

……

In the office of the leader of the Loki clan.

"Finn, this is bad. I didn't expect that young Merlin would actually challenge Apollo's family to a war game."

"Besides, our expedition is scheduled for the day after tomorrow. I'm afraid that young Merlin won't be able to prepare so many supplies for us."

Livilia looked at Finn worriedly and asked for his opinion.

"Ah, indeed. This incident has a great impact on us."

Finn frowned. "And if Merlin fails, our entire shipment might end up in the hands of Apollo's family."

“By then, the price may be different.”

Finn's voice was filled with seriousness.

"So are we going to stop this war game?"

Livilia asked tentatively.

"No, now that the war games have spread, we can't stop them, and the gods won't approve."

"However...if the Hestia Familia really loses, we can intervene and mediate."

"Not only will the Hestia Familia owe us a big favor, but we can also prevent the worst from happening."

Finn grinned, a gleam in his eyes.

“Maybe this is an opportunity for us.”

After hearing this, Livilia's expression was quite complicated.

But somewhere deep down in her heart, she vaguely felt that things might not develop as Finn had guessed.

Perhaps that boy could create... a miracle?

Chapter 119 Give Your First Kiss

Inside Hestia's base.

"Refine."

【Is it an order?】

[Name: Soul-Catching Bell.]

"Huh, that's about all the things I've prepared."

Merlin breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

At this time, the workbench was already filled with various props he had just refined.

He even drank seven or eight bottles of magic potions before he completed his preparations for this war game.

"Master Merlin, are you okay? You look a little sad."

Lily on the side looked at Merlin worriedly.

"No, it's okay, it's nothing."

Merlin shook his head. Compared to the intensity of his work in his previous life, this wasn't even enough to whet his appetite.

"Speaking of which, Tiaya hasn't come back yet?"

"Oh, is it Lady Hestia? Well, in terms of time, there should be...ah, there are footsteps. Lord Merlin, Lily will go out to greet you."

Lily's little ears moved and she ran outside quickly.

Soon, footsteps were heard at the door.

Merlin was a little confused.

Because he heard three footsteps.

When he turned around, he saw the familiar figures of Hestia and Lily.

Following behind the two of them was a beautiful woman with long blue hair. Her figure and appearance were both at the first-class level, and she also had a warrior aura, which added a touch of heroism to her.

When Merlin saw the blue-haired beauty, he couldn't help but look at her a few more times.

And as he watched, the blue-haired beauty strode up to him and looked him over carefully.

"Well, you're the Merlin Hestia was talking about?"

"Yes, Tiya, she is..."

Merlin nodded slightly, then turned to Hestia, motioning for her to introduce herself.

"Ah, Merlin, this is my dear friend Artemis. Artemis, she's the first member I told you about, Merlin."

"Don't look at Merlin like this, he is actually very powerful."

Hestia immediately stepped forward and introduced herself.

"Impressive? Yes, it is indeed impressive. After all, being able to play war games with a large family like Apollo is indeed very impressive."

"At the very least, some rational people would never do such a thing."

Artemis looked at Merlin with a hint of dissatisfaction in her eyes and said.

Merlin could naturally sense the sting in Artemis' words.

"Goddess Artemis, do you think that I alone cannot defeat the people of Apollo's family?"

Merlin was well aware of the other meaning in Artemis's words and pointed it out directly.

"Yes, that's what I thought."

Artemis nodded without hesitation, then looked at Merlin with suspicion.

"I don't know how you tricked Hestia, but now that things have come to this, I don't want to ask. Right now, I don't want Hestia to be too sad."

"And after all the hard work, Hestia has come to the underworld. If she returns to heaven because of you, will you be responsible?"

Artemis' tone was a little harsh.

"Well, Artemis, there's no need to be so angry. And since it's Merlin, there will definitely be a way," Hestia quickly ran between the two to mediate.

"Hey, Miss Supporter, come over here and grab those two."

Seeing that she couldn't stop it alone, Hestia quickly turned to Lily for help.

"Ah, Master Merlin, please calm down for a moment. What the other party said is actually not unreasonable. Calm down..."

Thanks to the efforts of Hestia and Lily, the slightly tense atmosphere was temporarily eased.

However, that was only temporary.

After all, various things have not been resolved yet, so it would be meaningless even if the atmosphere eased.

Because of this, Merlin was very decisive and came directly to Artemis.

"Master Merlin, please don't be impulsive!"

Lily, who was standing by, saw this and hurried forward, a little worried that Merlin might act impulsively.

But Merlin pushed Lily's little head away with his hand, and then looked at Artemis in front of him.

"Goddess Artemis, can you use a sword?"

Merlin said, his eyes falling on the sword at Artemis's waist.

"Yes, why do you want to compete with me?"

Artemis was no fool and reacted immediately.

"Since you don't believe in my strength, how about experiencing it yourself?"

Merlin smiled slightly, looking at Artemis with a hint of provocation at the corner of his mouth.

"No, Merlin, this...don't be impulsive. Artemis is my best friend. You can't hurt her."

Asking for flowers

Hestia hurried forward and grabbed Merlin's arm to warn him.

"Don't worry, Tiya, I will show mercy."

Merlin waved his hand.

"Show mercy?"

Artemis raised her brow unconsciously.

"no."

"I've seen a lot of people who can brag."

"And their common characteristic is that they are very weak!"

Merlin didn't engage in a verbal argument, but waved his hand and added.

"Goddess Artemis, I understand that you agree?"

"Oh, no problem. It just so happens that I have to take Hestia's place and correct your bad habits. Then, I want Hestia to wake up completely."

Artemis nodded, her hand resting on the hilt of the sword at her waist, a look of determination on her face.

"But Goddess Artemis, a simple competition would be too boring. How about a bet?"

Merlin's eyes flashed as he spoke.

Since Artemis in front of him is Hestia's good friend, he naturally won't be too embarrassed.

However, a little punishment is still necessary.

Even if the other party is a god, since he dares to look down on him, he will naturally have to pay a certain price.

"A bet?"

Artemis frowned at first, then she thought of something and a hint of joy blossomed on her pretty face.

"Oh, no problem. In that case, if I win, you will leave Hestia and your family. That way, this war game can be stopped!"

After Artemis finished speaking, Hestia immediately expressed her dissatisfaction.

"No, Merlin is mine, how can you leave me!"

"No, no, I absolutely...will not agree to this condition!"

Hestia's head shook like a rattle.

However, Merlin agreed immediately.

"No problem," Merlin nodded. "And I have only one condition. If I win, Artemis will give me your first kiss!"

"what?"

"what?"

"Ok??"

Three exclamations echoed over the house.

After a moment of shock, Artemis gave her answer.

"What a billion!".

Chapter 120: Accepting Defeat