Even as she stepped out of the threshold of "The Mistress of Fertility," Lefiya remained slightly dazed.
The events that had just transpired kept replaying in her mind.
It was difficult to fathom that Her Highness Livilia, a figure of such high standing, would actually engage in such an act...
Suddenly, the figure ahead of Lefiya halted, and the still-distracted elf girl bumped into her.
"Oh...!"
Lefiya quickly regained her composure and looked up to see Livilia regarding her with a very "kind" expression.
"Lefiya."
"Y-yes, Lady Riveria!"
"You didn't see anything today, understood?"
If I were to feign ignorance at this moment, the ashamed and angered Princess Livilia would likely silence me on the spot with her 'Advanced Sword of Victory', wouldn't she?
Lefiya couldn't help but recall the bloody scene during the expedition where the "Nine Hells Princess" effortlessly obliterated a large number of monsters with high-level magic.
"Understood… I merely joined Lady Riveria for dinner this evening."
"Besides,"
Livilia breathed a sigh of relief and stated seriously.
"You are forbidden from mentioning the transaction with the 'Hero Craftsman' to anyone, including your fellow elves."
"Until we fully understand the detailed effects of the 'magic crystal', if anyone inquires about it... simply play dumb."
"A-ah…"
At that moment, Lefiya could only offer an awkward yet polite smile.
"Yes, that's all."
Livilia nodded, her gaze flickered momentarily towards the tavern behind her, and her pointed ears twitched almost imperceptibly.
Her heart wasn't as serene as her outward demeanor suggested, after all, she had been the one to initiate it.
As a proud magical race, elves possessed an exceptionally strong sense of self-respect and only permitted those they deeply trusted to touch them.
Yet, just moments ago, she had not only allowed the young man to touch her but had also engaged in something a thousand times more intimate.
If those stubborn elders in the tribe ever discovered what I did today...
They would likely dispatch someone to abduct me back to the Elven King's City overnight and forbid any further contact with the outside world.
Of course, those old coots would have to catch me first.
"Utilizing 'holy milk' to enhance the effects of alchemy... this world truly is full of wonders."
As a direct witness, Livilia was quite moved.
Although she had agreed to the other party's conditions at the time, Livilia had already resolved that
If she were to discover that the young man was merely toying with her, she would immediately take action and ensure he paid the deserved price.
However, as she sensed the life energy within her body coalescing in an unfamiliar way,
She found herself believing Kevin's words.
Otherwise, it would be inexplicable how she, a virgin, could have generated the holy breast milk.
"It's just that... replenishment is required every week, which is a tad too frequent."
Livilia glanced almost imperceptibly at the blonde elf girl beside her.
"Lefiya and I are the only ones aware of this."
"Perhaps... I could occasionally send her in my stead?"
"But if the Familia embarks on an expedition, Lefiya and I will both be unavailable..."
"It appears we need to consolidate the strength of the elves within Orario."
Simultaneously, Kevin also returned to his shop.
"Lady Hestia, I brought you food."
Hearing his voice, the loli goddess, who had already finished her work for the day and was reclining on the table, suddenly perked up.
"You're back so soon? I thought you were going to chat with the 'Nine Hells Princess' until late."
Although she knew in her heart that Hestia was unaware of the recent events,
To Kevin, her words sounded like playful teasing.
"Well, it wasn't really a big deal."
"A-ah…"
Hestia approached Kevin with a wary expression, sniffing him like a puppy.
Finally, she stood on tiptoes and focused her gaze on Kevin's chin.
"Wow, such a potent residue of elven magic!"
"Did you happen to drink the magic wine brewed by the elves?"
"Hmm? What's magic wine?"
Kevin inquired, partly out of genuine curiosity and partly to steer the conversation elsewhere.
"The elves have this kind of industry?"
"A specialty of the elves... While not as exquisite as the sacred wine of the god Soma, it's quite popular among spellcasters."
The single-minded loli goddess was indeed momentarily distracted by Kevin.
"But this type of wine is quite expensive. I imagine only elven royalty like Livilia can offer it to others so casually."
"I see... But doesn't Lady Hestia spend all day at home reading novels? How do you know all this?"
"Orario has a publication that chronicles these sorts of anecdotes. Don't underestimate the guild's entertainment industry."
The first time Hestia playfully lectured Kevin, he felt a fleeting urge to retaliate.
However, considering that the previous delicate topic had finally been navigated smoothly... he decided to let it slide.
After feeding Hestia, Kevin returned to the studio on the second floor of the store, suppressed his excitement, and opened the system panel.
The previous buff status was still active.
[Holy Milk Filling (Riveria Ljos Alf): Improves the effect of the "Stigma Alchemy" ability and increases your own magic damage by 50% for 30 minutes, permanently reduces magic consumption by 3%, and can be effective up to 9 times]
The Nine Hells Princess's Holy Milk buff did not disappoint Kevin.
In addition to the 50% magic damage bonus, it also permanently reduced mana consumption by 3%!
Most importantly, this effect could stack up to 9 times, resulting in a potential permanent reduction of 27% in mana consumption!
"It can actually grant a permanent buff effect... As expected of the strongest magician in Orario."
"It seems I should experiment with different kinds of holy milk in the future. Perhaps there will be unexpected surprises."
While convincing the other party to donate the holy milk was inherently challenging,
This time, Kevin had relied on the magical effect of the "magic crystal" to persuade Riveria.
Without the existence of such a thing as holy milk,
He shuddered to think he might have been subjected to physical amnesia by the top-tier magic staff in her possession, worth a staggering 340 million Valis.
The affairs of Orario had been temporarily settled, and he had some time before needing to rest.
Having already explored the Sunken Sea earlier that day, Kevin returned directly to the Black Bullet World.
Enju Aihara had already returned to the Tendo Civil Security Company before him. When Kevin arrived, Kisara Tendo, who had just returned from school, was already seated in the armchair in the office.
"You're back so late, where have you been?"
Seeing Kevin push open the door, Kisara rushed forward as if she had found a savior.
"That girl over there is your Initiator?"
"Yes, her name is Enju Aihara."
Kevin nodded and drew Enju Aihara, who had been waiting somewhat bored, to his side.
"Enju, this is the president of our company, Kisara Tendo..."
Enju blinked and suddenly fixed her gaze on Kisara's chest, asking.
"Brother, why do my sister's breasts have to be so big?"
"Well... being big does have its advantages."
Subsequently, both Enju Aihara and Kevin were struck by angry elbows from the blushing Kisara Tendo.
"Can you two focus your teamwork on completing the commission?!"
Civil Security Companies handle two primary types of commissions: those within the city limits,
And those in the restricted zones beyond the Monolith.
Most commissions within the city are relatively safe and low in difficulty, with very few involving Gastrea.
After all, if Gastrea were to appear within a city protected by a Monolith, it would likely signify the end of humanity.
However, due to this relative safety, the commission fees within the city are quite low, and the improvement of IP rankings is also very limited.
The "forbidden zone" refers to the areas outside the massive stone tablets made of super-holmium alloy, which are teeming with Gastrea.
It is a haven for Gastrea and a place where humans struggle to survive.
Hence, it is known as "the forbidden zone for humans."
Commissions related to the restricted zone offer significantly higher rewards due to the inherent danger of facing Gastrea.
However, they also carry an extremely high risk of death, making it a precarious endeavor for Promoters.
A "newbie" like Kevin, who had only recently registered as a Promoter, had no chance of being assigned to work in the restricted zone for the time being.
After all, clients also considered the IP ranking of the Promoter partner they hired.
Of course, there was another scenario that would prompt the Tokyo Area Government to issue an emergency recruitment order.
Even a novice like Kevin could participate and venture into the forbidden zone 063 to carry out the commission.
This was precisely the situation... Tokyo was facing an emergency that could jeopardize the city's safety!
"An urgent news interruption!"
The TV screen in the office, which had been playing a drama series, suddenly switched to a news studio.
This unexpected change caused all three of them to turn their attention to it simultaneously.
The screen displayed footage of the restricted zone outside the Monolith, captured from a helicopter's perspective.
The restricted zone was dense with colossal trees and lush vegetation, resembling a primeval forest untouched by modern civilization.
"This is deep within the restricted zone, 120 kilometers away from Tokyo!"
The host's voice trembled slightly, yet he continued his broadcast with professionalism.
"Dear viewers, please observe, there was no such enormous 'structure' at this location yesterday."
"Almost overnight, this object resembling a honeycomb has sprouted from the restricted area!"
"What on earth is it?! Why is it here? Is it connected to the 'Zodiac' that devastated the world?"
"We implore the relevant personnel, experts, and scholars to provide information as soon as possible… Aa ..."
"What is that?! A flying Gastrea—"
"No---!!"
The scene abruptly cut off.
It was unclear whether the transmission was lost due to equipment malfunction or if the footage was deemed too gruesome to broadcast.
"This is troublesome."
Kisara Tendo frowned, her expression grave, as if the cheerful atmosphere from moments ago had been nothing but a fleeting dream.
"There are Gastrea capable of such high-altitude flight."
"This has never been encountered before..."
"And what could possibly be inside that massive 'beehive'?"
This question would likely keep the top officials in the Tokyo Area awake throughout the night.
No one except Kevin would know the answer.
At that very moment, a massive wave of realization crashed over Kevin's mind!
"Isn't that... the nest of the 'Queen Bee'?"
"Could it be that the boss from Terraria has also been infected by the Enterovirus?!"