Danmachi: Gacha Draw

When Link returned to the ground, the sky was already dark.

It was dinner time, and there shouldn't be too many people on the street.

However, Link stood on both sides of the street and saw many adventurers walking around busily, pointing at the houses on either side, seemingly planning.

What were they wearing?

Recently, under the leadership of the guild, several major families appeared to have started making preparations for the celebration again.

It seems that the 'Divine Moon Festival' is approaching, and some adventurers belonging to the Ganesha family have begun organizing the festivities once more.

The Divine Moon Festival is a festival that has been celebrated since before the gods descended to earth.

It is an occasion where the moon is regarded as a deity, and people pray not to be attacked by monsters and for peace.

It is one of the customs of the lower realm.

Not only Orario, but also other mortal cities and towns will come together.

"It's a festival related to Artemis."

Looking at the adventurers coming and going on the street, planning the celebration, Link couldn't help but think of the beautiful goddess of purity.

It just so happens that the issue of the Xenos also needs to be discussed with her, so he should find a day to visit her during this time.

...

The next morning, Link set off for the Artemis Familia.

When Link came to visit, Artemis, who deeply loved him, was overjoyed.

She immediately greeted him in her room and brought him delicious pastries.

"Ah~"

Artemis' cheeks were slightly rosy, and the blush that hadn't faded remained on her delicate earlobes.

She held a cake with trembling hands, took a small piece, and brought it to Link's mouth.

Obviously, this was Artemis' first time doing something like this, and she couldn't treat it with a completely normal demeanor.

However, Link accepted the goddess's offering calmly.

Seeing the smile on Link's face, Artemis's originally pale and soft cheeks suddenly turned fiery red, and her voice sounded a bit shy.

"You... why are you laughing?" 

Hearing this, Link blinked, but he had no intention of looking back. "I'm just thinking that I'm the only person in the world lucky enough to enjoy Lady Artemis' care, right?" 

As soon as the words fell, Artemis's cheeks turned even redder, and she hurriedly said to cover herself up: "Hmph, don't think too much!" 

"Artemis is so cute like this. I really want to hug you tightly…" 

Link pulled Artemis into his arms, and she didn't resist, obediently laying back against him. 

At that moment, outside the entrance to Artemis's room… 

"It's hard to imagine that person being Lady Artemis. I'm surprised…" 

"My wife tastes so good! I feel a bit full for no reason." 

"What a coincidence, me too…" 

A few little girls, led by Rhetusa, were peeking their little heads out of the door, listening to what was happening inside. 

When these little girls, who spent time with Artemis, saw their goddess after being claimed by Link, she looked like a married woman, and their faces were filled with expressions of shock that had lasted the whole year. 

"I can't believe it... Hey, Lante, what are you doing there?" 

Rhetusa softly called out twice, but Lante didn't hear her.

Seeing this, Rhetusa quietly approached. 

Lante, who was squatting there, seemed to remember the fear of being dominated by Link and getting slapped that day, crouching in the distance and trembling. 

What to do? 

She hasn't gone to Link's house yet as he asked. 

He's not coming to settle accounts with her, is he? 

The past experience was still fresh in her mind, and she didn't want Link to catch her and spank her again, or do something weird! 

Pinch— 

"Ah! That hurts so much!!"

Lante, who was distracted, was strangled by Rhetusa, who had come quietly and screamed.

The sudden shrill scream made the girls eavesdropping outside the door tremble. 

Whoops, the eavesdropping was discovered! 

"I suddenly remembered something, so I'm leaving first." 

"What a coincidence, me too!" 

"Ah! And..., wait for me..." 

In the blink of an eye, all the girls who had come to join in the fun and were eavesdropping disappeared, leaving Lante and Rhetusa staring at each other. 

"Huh!?" 

"What are you doing standing there? Run away!" 

Lante and Rhetusa ran away as well. 

At the same time, Artemis's expression froze when she heard the screams outside, and then her ears turned red at a speed visible to the naked eye. 

With a feeling of shame and resentment, as if she wanted to choose someone to devour, her expression was fierce and a little annoyed. 

Link personally looked less fierce and cuter. 

The main reason was that her pretty face was covered in pink and lacked any majesty. 

"How cute, Artemis." 

"Isn't it all your fault?" 

Artemis waved her pink fist in embarrassment and punched Link in the chest. 

It didn't hurt at all; it felt like she was being flirtatious. 

"By the way, Link, are you sure you want to do this? Let those monsters join our group?" 

"Well, if you want them to appear openly on the surface, you should do this. Let people see their capabilities and value, and then they will gradually accept them." 

"But, after all, I still don't feel safe..." 

Yes, after all, these heretics are still monsters. 

It's natural to be cautious. 

"Artemis, don't feel any psychological pressure. If these Xenos pose a threat to the lives of Rhetusa and the others, and it has reached the point where either you die or I live, you can tell Rhetusa and the others that for the sake of your own life, you can kill her." 

Link stroked her light blue hair and whispered. 

In the event of a conflict, their own lives are the priority. With this insurance, they should be able to relax a little. 

"In that case… It's fine; I understand." 

"These Xenos are right, and they can be communicated with. In the near future, preliminary attempts will be made on our Hestia Familia, your Artemis Familia, and the Astralia Familia. The guild will also issue a statement: 'Let these heretics appear in public as 'tamed monster companions.''" 

"Are you going to let Astraea join?" 

At the mention of other goddesses, Artemis couldn't help but feel wary. 

The goddess's jealousy is indeed strange. 

"Well, the goddess of justice will agree, and I'll also write a related novel later..." 

"Huh? Is Link planning to release a new novel again?" 

"Yes, I've already imagined it; you can look forward to it~" 

Link has an idea in mind and plans to make modifications based on the general plot of the "Digimon" anime. 

In fact, it primarily draws from the previous "Digimon Adventure." 

It tells the story of Taichi Yagami and his six friends who participated in a summer camp but were mysteriously transported to a colorful digital world.

There, they received partners called "Digimon."

As the story progresses, the Digimon gradually become more powerful, and the children also begin to understand the importance of friendship. 

Link will turn the Digital World into a dungeon, change the Digimon partners into Xenos, and implement other changes.

In this way, a story about teenagers, with the help of the Xenos, will unfold as they adventure and survive in the dungeons. 

"Alright, let's not talk about this, Artemis. The Divine Moon Festival will begin shortly. So, shall we go on a date?"