Chapter 28: Fólkvangr
The days passed and it was time for the party hosted by Freya. It would be in the Fólkvangr, named after the field the Norse goddess ruled. Half of the dying heroes would go to it instead of Valhalla, Odin's territory.
The myths back from my world were hit and miss. Sometimes holding half-truths, other times being completely irrelevant.
I was hand in hand with my partner. She is wearing a deep-blue somewhat revealing dress, fully showing her legs stopping only at her mid-thigh. Her waistband and earrings were of a similar white color, her heels were similarly white.
Perhaps the thing that brought the most attention to herself was her non-existent eyepatch. Both of her glistening beautiful red eyes were on full display, her equally red hair as well was garnering the attention of all the onlookers.
I felt a squeeze on my left arm, and the sleeve of my black suit creased. I looked to see a slightly on edge Hephie. Not many would register it amidst her confidant walk and smile. I just rubbed her back and soothingly smiled at her.
While I was doing that the massive door leading to the equally huge party hall opened. The Fólkvangr was very much a castle, resembling a fortress of sorts one might even say. The four large walls surrounding the estate made any infiltration incredibly hard. There were towers almost on each corner.
I looked at Hephie and thought 'Maybe it's not a good idea to enter here.'
She just took my hand and pushed me in.
The antique-looking hall was decorated with red hanging carpets along with some gold ornaments. The ceiling had many golden luminaires holding magic stone-powered lamps. The floor was fully carpeted in white with a strip of red carpet going down from the upper floor.
Six long tables were carrying all kinds of food you can imagine. Roasted pigs, chicken. I even saw a whole roasted cow on one table. All sorts of vegetables as well.
In the middle of it, was a literal wine fountain. It was incredibly wide.
All in all, this gathering seemed to display the Freya Familia's wealth, power, and honor.
After everyone settled in. As if the flood gates opened, many gods rushed to Hephie and me. The majority of them only held curiosity, despite their intensity. The gods were starved for entertainment, something like this was too delicious to simply just let go.
''Were you always that good-looking behind the mask you wore?'' Said some random god.
I looked weirdly at him. There was a certain image of a black actor telling me to slap him in a corner of my mind for saying that.
The comments kept getting stranger by the second. The way they addressed her was vastly different than before, just because some eyepatch she wore was off now. Their enthusiasm was to note.
It seemed Hephie shared my sentiments, she had an uncomfortable expression on her face. Almost as if she swallowed a bug.
Things were about to go down when loud heel clacks silenced the entourage. It was Freya the goddess of love going down from the upper floor.
Almost as if brainwashed zombies, the entire male audience and a couple of females had their eyes glued on her during the entire walk.
The host of the party had a white dress, barely covering her assets. Her hips swayed seductively with each step of her way. Her long silver hair hugged her curves perfectly as she walked toward us.
'She sure knows how to make an entrance.'
As if Moses split the sea with his staff, the entire body of people made way for her. The male audience had exuberant blushes on their faces, some females as well. The majority of the females were quite pissed looking at their partners though.
I felt a healthy level of attraction to her myself. But it was just that, simple surface physical attraction. Her beauty took me by surprise. Her proportions were simply too perfect.
''Hello, Hephaestus. You seem to be doing quite well.'' She said after making her way to both of us. The surroundings were completely silent.
''I am, Freya. Never have been better.'' Hephie said taking my arm into hers.
That seemed to set the crowd on fire.
''Who's he?'' Said God A
''I know him. A child of mine said he can drink for days.'' Answered God B.
The speculations continued on. There were some weird ones mixed in. As it goes when gods are involved. Although a small minority of gods were not making any speculations. I guess Hermes is doing his job well.
''Is that so?'' Said Freya with an eye glitter that did not go unnoticed by the goddess of the forge.
I was put between this silent territorial stare between the two goddesses.
'Spirit of Adonis, may you aid me through this predicament.' I recited this mantra.
Almost as if that didn't just happen, the atmosphere turned completely mellow, jokes were shared and laughs were heard.
''Is that a magic item?'' asked Freya after a bit of seemingly casual talk.
She just nodded with no further clarification.
''It is?'' Freya looked at me, I looked back.
I felt something trying to influence me, naturally, I did not let it. I knew who did it, and it seemed like no one really noticed anything wrong at all.
I grimace slightly at Freya expecting to see some frustration or a mirroring grimace. The thing I found was an expression of pure bliss, looking at me fondly.
'This bitch is on something special for sure.'
Hephie was looking strangely at that exchange.
''Excuse me. Something came up, I need to go look at it. I apologise as the host'' Said Freya after 'Looking' at Ottar, gesturing to the whole crowd. They did not seem to mind going as far to apologise instead.
The Freya Familia captain for his part focused on me with a hate-filled stare for a second with all his might like I killed his entire three generations. The stare turned neutral the moment he saw his goddess closing in.
[Ottar-Lvl7]
HP:18200
MP: 3450
That second spanned for almost eternity. His entire being was focused on me. I was ready to instantly bail out of here with Hephie. It's still too early for me to fight the King of Orario. Hephie was with me as well.
My hand grab must have made her anxious ''What was that about?''
''Nothing. I'll tell you when we get home.''
She didn't look that convinced. But she relented in the end.
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[One-Handed-Sword Mastery: Lvl88->lvl89.]
[Elemental Magic: Lvl83-->Lvl85.]
[Non-Ele-Magic: Lvl72.]
[Space-Time Magic: Lvl82-->Lvl84.]
[MasterSmithing: Lvl2.]
[Akagi Ken]
Level:3
HP: 1940-->2260
MP: 1210-->1280
STR: 91-->92
VIT: 86-->89
DEX: 90-->92
WIS: 92-->94
Unallocated Stat points: 107
Valis: ~10mil
-Strength: EX1110-->EX1260
-Endurance: D501-->S980
-Dexterity: EX1010-->EX1230
-Agility: EX1010-->EX1230
-Magic: EX1210-->EX1460
Skills: Gamers Mind - Gamers Body - Instinct - Mind's Eye (True) - Mage - Mystery- MasterSmith.
Magic: Ele magic - Non-Ele magic - Inventory - Space-Time Magic.
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