Is it wrong to try to meet someone in a dungeon?

If one becomes obsessed with status and fame, and even for a moment exposes any misconduct, a terrifying course of correction and severe punishment will be the beginning of the training program.

The members of the Artemis Familia must restrain themselves in every sense of the word.

"Oh, Lady Artemis! Is there anything you need?"

"Ah, the goods have increased, and I want to exchange them for money, and also for purchasing equipment. I'll use the extra money for village repairs."

He briefly conveyed the message to the orc village chief who was hurrying from the depths of the village.

Along the bustling trade routes, valuable loot such as "dragon teeth," "claws," and "dragon scales" can be exchanged for money in "Prebrika Village." Other merchants buy them all.

Artemis looked around and announced the second half of her statement. She then began the second half of her speech.

Before her lay the low outer wall damaged by the monster, and the feather windmill cruelly broken.

The elderly village chief, now quite old, bowed deeply, as if immersed in the divine will of the goddess.

"The mission to eliminate the dragons is not yet complete. Could you please be a little more patient?"

"No, no, that's not it! Thanks to the efforts of Lady Artemis, everyone in our village has been freed from the fear of those days! It's because of you always do this...!"

At this point, the village chief hesitated, swaying his body as if unsure what to say next.

With an expression that was both rude and apologetic, he spoke timidly, as if relying on someone else.

"If possible... could you continue to protect this village from now on?"

That means exactly what it says.

Can the residence of the [family members] be located in this village?

Artemis closed her eyes and shook her head at this request.

"I'm sorry, village chief. We cannot stay in one place. Not now, and not ever again."

Artemis and her companions could be described as wanderers.

To eradicate the root of the monsters that plague the world, they have no fixed abode.

Although she felt it was a terrible burden on the village chief and the surrounding villagers, Artemis had already made her decision.

Furthermore, we must take a resolute attitude towards such proposals.

The members of the Artemis Familia are at Lv. 2.

As for the captain, Letsa, she is a powerful Lv. 3.

As a "Family" belonging to no country or city, their combat power is excessively strong, practically unparalleled. Because of this, Artemis and her companions have traversed countless battlefields, slaughtering numerous monsters.

It is also common in martial arts stories. Because of their obsessive-compulsive disorder, there was an arrogant country called "Kingdom" Lachia that displeased the gods and the king. The result of their struggle against the knights sent to fight against them was famous.

Therefore, not only in this "Prebrica Village," but also from various countries and local cities, invitations and enticements poured in. She had even been greeted by the labyrinthine city of Orario.

However, Artemis rejected both of them.

Countless virgin girls have saved the streets and the country.

There is nothing that binds them, just as the moon reflected on the water is unattainable.

"No... I was so sorry for making such an impolite request. I'll prepare what you need right away."

The village chief bent down again and ordered the people around him to make arrangements.

Amidst the shouts of the merchants, Artemis also gave instructions to the group members.

The incident occurred after the money was exchanged, after the group members had dispersed to the villagers to raise equipment and supplies.

In the large square at the center of the village, which served as the meeting place, Letsa and Lant waited for the Artemis members to return—a young man, as if he had made up his mind, jumped in front of her.

"Ah, Lady Artemis! No, please accept my feelings!"

The young man approached even before Letsa and Lant could stop him, and presented a flower to Artemis.

"Huh?" The two group members froze.

Artemis blinked too.

"I've been captivated by your beautiful and dignified figure! If you would reciprocate my feelings, please give me this flower...!"

The man gazed at Artemis with sincere eyes and eager attention.

You can also see their unwavering determination from the side.

A pure "confession of love".

"Hey, you!? That's incredibly disrespectful!"

"Yes, yes! Confessing to Lady Artemis and all that...!"

"I mean it!"

Terrified Letsa and Lant hesitated to join, but the young man shouted loudly.

"A few days ago, when I was almost torn to pieces by a dragon! Lady Artemis, who defeated the dragon with an arrow, also pierced my heart! Ever since that day, I've been obsessed with this sublime goddess, spending sleepless nights in her adoration!"

In other words, that's the gist of it.

Artemis herself remembered. On her very first day visiting the village of Prebrica, while helping the villagers attacked by a dragon, she had saved the young man before her at the last moment. Incidentally, when she helped the young man, Artemis was carrying a sword, so she didn't use a bow and arrow. But for him, who was now watching with such fervent eyes, it was a small matter.

The desire to capture Letsa and Lant was suppressed by the young man's "sincere heart".

Rather, it's more like crows flying by.

Although Artemis's retinue does not yield to villains and monsters, there is only one thing they are not good at.

It's the kind intentions of the opposite sex.

In short, because they are the kin of Artemis, the goddess of chastity, they have zero immunity to sexual harassment.

"This...this is...a man's confession!"

"Lady Artemis has stolen my heart again! Ah, Captain! What should we do!?"

"Oh, calm down. If you waver like a beast of masculinity during a hunt...!!"

The young, unmarried women blushed and became utterly useless.

As Artemis swayed from side to side, sensing the flickering gazes of Letsa and Lant watching from the side, she let out a soft breath.

"Though you are not human, you are a great god... I am so grateful to you...!"

Those who were watching from afar began to understand what had happened, and the number of people gathered in the square increased.

...with Lady Artemis as the subject.

...How reckless!

...Don't you know what she's in charge of?

...But that was Orion, the most handsome man in the village.

...The goddess has also seen him.

...Maybe, maybe.

The commotion from the human wall playing music also reached Artemis's side.

Hearing the commotion, the other members of the Artemis Familia also rushed over and are now holding their breath to see how things develop.

Artemis sighed again, looking at the young man standing before her.

(Older than Lant, which means...)

I see, he really is a handsome man.

The race is human.

He has a mole on his right eye and very fine facial features.

At first glance, it looks luxurious; he's probably a member of the village, hunting. The soft, muscular physique evident in his clothing is the kind of look Artemis knows best.

It's not necessarily a lie that someone who is very tall has caught the eye of a goddess.

"You know I am the goddess of chastity, yet you still say that?"

"Yes"

The young man slowly asked the question, and he understood with a nervous expression.

This way.

Artemis remained unmoved, speechless.

"Answer it. — Refusal."

Even when troubled, one should not show it, but cut ties completely.

The emotionless rejection froze the young man like a statue.

"That's it. Let's leave!"

Too embarrassed to see anyone.

The brief answer silenced everyone around.

For the virgin goddess who is not a member of the committee to suppress impure heterosexual relationships, "confessions of love" are insignificant. Her kin—the same-sex girls—would not extend such affection to Artemis, and there is no possibility of any intertwined signs of acceptance.

For the time being, this is Artemis's way of responding by expressing concern for the young inhabitants of the lower realms. For instance, if these were her celestial brethren, the rude male gods who are only interested in entertainment and pleasure, then their reactions would be: "How dare you, lowly wretch, discuss love between men and women before me!" "You have defiled my pride; anyone who does so is an unforgivable, shameless pig!" "Never look at me with those filthy eyes again!" Let them unleash an overwhelming, blatantly excessive killing with their absolute zero gaze. It's truly baffling how the gods, for some reason, become so happy to respond to Artemis's disdainful gaze with "Thank you so much!!"

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Faced with Artemis's overly cold and blunt reply, the watching Lants gave a cold laugh that said, "Is that so—".

"Gah—!?"

The young man, stiffened and melted, fell down with a strange sound.

The flowers that were given away also drifted away in the wind, their petals scattered in the mist.

Artemis frowned in distress as she looked at the beautiful young man who was crawling on all fours and crying from the shock.

(Why would they want to woo someone like me...?)

Marriage proposals were frequent even in the celestial realm, but they increased in the mortal world, and of course, he rejected them all.

Artemis believed her appearance was superior, even surpassing that of Deus Dare. However, Artemis still found it unbelievable.

Artemis had a very low opinion of herself.

She felt she had absolutely no femininity. To her, the goddess of the hearth was Hestia, and beauty referred to Astraea, the goddess of justice, and Demeter, the symbol of motherhood.

Some people, unable to understand the psychology behind what the opposite sex seeks, can't help but think that way.

Although I feel guilty every time I see her looking so sad and pained, Artemis is indeed Artemis.

She doesn't understand the subtleties of love and romance.

—No, he turned his head away nonchalantly.

"...Forget about me. You should have someone suitable for you."

In conclusion, Artemis helped the grieving youth stand up.

Generally speaking, it should end like this—

"Hahahaha! It seems you still don't understand what love is, Artemis!"

I'm not feeling well today.

"..."

For Artemis, the loud laughter she didn't want to hear began.

The members of the clan also looked back with unhappy expressions, and sure enough, the one who appeared in the square was the "Goddess of Beauty" with golden hair shining brightly.

"Aphrodite..."

"Long time no see, Artemis! Five hundred years, haven't we? I'm relieved you're still the same gloomy goddess!"

Aphrodite's beautiful soprano voice rang out as she was accompanied by a large retinue of handsome men and beautiful women.

The sudden appearance of the "Goddess of Beauty" has now plunged the plaza into a frenzy. People are also beginning to freeze in their tracks, captivated by her beauty.

An unexpected appearance, an unforeseen reunion—Artemis visibly frowned.

"Why are you here, Aphrodite? Someone who loves luxury like you, coming to such a remote place. What are you thinking?"