Chapter 2 2: Hestia’s Feeding Time

Terraria was a game world filled with treasure and danger.

But if you added the words "Calamity mod" after it… that was a completely different matter.

Whether in terms of power scale or danger level, it far surpassed the original world of Terraria.

"So the very first world I can travel to is Terraria with the Calamity mod installed… is that really appropriate?"

After thinking it over, Drake found that he could still accept it.

At the very least, it wasn't some other world bearing the name "Holy."

And in a certain sense, Terraria was actually a very suitable world for Drake, who had only just become a novice adventurer!

Continuing to look further down, there was even more information about the Terraria world.

[Available World for Travel: Terraria – Calamity]

[This world possesses the following rules:]

[1: The flow of time compared to the main world is at a ratio of 2:1]

[2: If the host dies in this world, they will automatically revive in the main world.]

[3: Death penalty: entry into this world is forbidden for 1 day.]

[4: A pioneer reward will be granted upon first entering this world.]

[5: Exploring this world may cause irreversible changes to it.]

Just a few simple lines of rules revealed a great deal of information.

If the world of DanMachi was considered the main world, then spending two days in Terraria would mean only one day passed in the main world.

And even if he died in Terraria, he could still revive.

The only penalty was that he would be unable to enter the Terraria world again for one day.

That meant Drake could boldly throw himself into danger in Terraria without too much worry—though of course, it would still be best not to die if possible.

However, considering how Terraria was filled with all kinds of hidden traps and mechanisms that were hard to guard against, Drake wasn't overly optimistic about the pioneering journey ahead.

"There's even a pioneer reward… I really want to head to Terraria right now."

Drake glanced at the pedestrians on the street, dressed in all sorts of clothes and armor, and quietly suppressed his excitement.

In a public place like this, he obviously couldn't perform a vanishing act on the spot.

After all, this was the Labyrinth City, watched over by the gods.

It was no exaggeration to say that every inch of land here lay beneath divine sight.

It was best not to draw too much attention to himself.

"I'd better go feed Hestia first."

Weighing the two bags of fried potato balls in his hands, Drake headed toward the abandoned church.

After all, once the fried potato balls got cold, the taste would be greatly diminished.

…

"Lady Hestia—"

"Wah! Drake, you're finally here!"

The moment he pushed open the door, Drake saw a white blur pounce toward him.

The petite goddess with black twin-tails that reached her waist looked as though she had seen her savior, rubbing her pretty face against him over and over.

"That smell… it's my favorite fried potato balls!"

"That's right."

Drake set the still-warm food down on the table and casually grabbed Hestia by the collar.

"Lady Goddess, please show a little restraint. At least wash your hands before eating."

"Ugh… but I'm already starving right now."

With great difficulty, Hestia shifted her gaze away from the fried potato balls and onto Drake.

Her childish face showed a pitiful expression that naturally stirred affection.

If he hadn't already known her for several months, even Drake would have found it hard to believe that this loli goddess in front of him was actually a lazy glutton, mooching food and shelter from her best friend's Familia like a parasite.

Even Hephaestus, her own close friend, was often left speechless by her.

Only Drake still remembered to come feed Hestia on time every single day.

"All right, but after you finish eating, remember to clean up properly."

Looking at the books scattered haphazardly across the sofa, Drake rubbed his forehead.

"These books aren't cheap. Last time, when they found grease stains on them during the return, we almost had to pay a huge compensation fee."

"Ehehe…"

Hearing Drake lecture her, Hestia could only give an awkward yet polite smile.

But immediately after, she looked at Drake with astonishment, like a puppy that had caught the scent of meat.

"That aura… it's a Falna!"

"So Hephaestus finally couldn't resist making her move on you?"

As soon as the words left her mouth, Drake lightly chopped the loli goddess on the forehead with his hand.

"I simply joined Lady Hephaestus's Familia in a perfectly normal way, so please don't make it sound so weird."

"I see…"

After a moment of thought, Hestia suddenly looked dejected and let out a melodramatic sigh.

"So between me and her, you still ended up choosing Hephaestus? I'm truly heartbroken…"

But Drake didn't fall for that act at all. He merely glanced at her from the corner of his eye.

"I can't think of any reason why I'd become a Familia member of you Lady Hestia, who, since descending from Heaven, has never seriously recruited a Familia, doesn't work, and only manages to survive in Orario by relying entirely on friends while freeloading every day."

The loli goddess's face instantly drooped like a frostbitten eggplant.

"E-even if it's true, you don't have to put it that harshly…"

"And besides, I don't really need a Familia anyway."

While happily eating the fried potato balls Drake had brought her, Hestia spoke as though it were the most natural thing in the world.

"As long as I have you, that's enough!"

Watching the loli goddess eat in a pose that resembled a squirrel, Drake couldn't help mutter.

"…I suddenly feel like I'm raising some very unusual pet."

"Whaddidyou shay?"

"Nothing… Lady Goddess, don't talk with your mouth full. It's not very ladylike."

After devouring both portions of fried potato balls with the force of a whirlwind, Hestia patted her still-completely-flat stomach in satisfaction and let out a burp.

"Phew… I'm finally alive again."

"If only I had a nice cold glass of juice right now, that would be even better."

Drake shrugged and turned toward the door.

"Next time I come, I'll stop by the Hostess of Fertility."

Hearing Drake's answer, Hestia first lit up with joy.

But then she gave a small cry.

"Eh… you're leaving already?"

"Yeah."

Drake stopped walking, nodded, and explained,

"Lady Hephaestus gave me a few days off so I can get used to my new identity as an adventurer and take a look around places like the Guild and the Dungeon."

"After that, I'll decide whether to stay in the Familia as a smith or head into the Dungeon to explore."

"Ah, right…"

Seeing Hestia freeze in place, Drake added, "Of course, I'll still come by at this time every day."

In truth, that wasn't what Hestia was worried about.

She was only thinking that if Drake were part of her Familia, then she could personally grant him her blessing, update his status, and watch his growth step by step.

But now, aside from cheering for him in her heart, there was nothing she could do.

"Is there… anything I can do for him?"

After Drake left and only Hestia remained in the church, she lay back on the sofa and murmured softly.

Then, seemingly thinking of something, the loli goddess suddenly blushed, turned over, and buried her face in a pillow.

"That would be way, way too embarrassing!"

"But…"

...

At the same time, completely unaware of what might be waiting for him the next time he came to feed Hestia, Drake finally returned to his room and prepared to enter the world of Terraria.

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