Although Orsted didn't fully understand what was going on with Demeter, he successfully purchased the herbs he needed.
He wasn't sure if he could complete his first Grimoire tonight, but he was determined to try.
"Orsted, I can't help but feel like you're quite popular with women," Miach remarked with a smirk as they walked back.
"Huh?"
"Are you saying Demeter likes me?" Orsted wasn't stupid and immediately caught the implication.
"Ah, this is the first time I've seen Demeter hug someone like that," Miach replied with a grin.
Hearing this, Orsted's mind flashed back to the anime.
When Hestia and Bell were on a date, Demeter had shown up with a group of goddesses to interrupt them.
Demeter had hugged Bell without hesitation, giving him a facial cleanser.
Thinking of this, Orsted blurted out, "I don't believe it."
His tone was firm.
Miach: "…"
Miach didn't understand why Orsted was so serious, but in his memory, Demeter had never hugged anyone else.
Many goddesses in heaven had no interest in male gods.
Compared to romantic relationships, those goddesses preferred to watch drama and gossip.
He didn't know why only Hestia and a few others were called virgin goddess.
What was the reason?
Miach couldn't recall.
His mind began to wander.
"Miach, what's wrong?" Orsted asked, noticing Miach's distracted expression.
"I was just thinking about why Hestia and a few others are called virgin goddess."
"Demeter and the others clearly haven't been involved with anyone either, so why don't they have that title?"
Miach didn't hold back and shared his thoughts.
Orsted realized he might have stumbled upon some incredible secret.
"Why do you look so surprised?"
"Do you think she was shameless?" Miach teased, noticing Orsted's shocked expression.
"No, that's not it." Orsted quickly shook his head.
The two chatted and laughed as they made their way back to Orario.
"Let's part ways here."
"Remember to save a copy for me when you finish making them."
"Of course." Orsted nodded.
Miach nodded in return, then turned and headed toward his shop.
However, after a few steps, he seemed to remember something and turned back.
"I'll have Naaza wait for you at Babel square tomorrow morning," Miach called out before continuing on his way.
Orsted didn't respond but watched Miach's retreating figure for a moment before turning toward Hestia Familia Mansion.
When Orsted returned, Hestia and the others hadn't come back yet.
But that was to be expected.
Although Orsted had visited three places in a row, it was still afternoon.
Hestia had mentioned before leaving that they would explore Orario.
If Orsted wanted to see Hestia and the others, he'd likely have to wait untill evening.
But Orsted didn't mind.
Although they were companions, it wasn't realistic—or healthy—for Orsted to keep them tied to his side at all times.
Hestia and the others had their own lives and responsibilities.
Orsted went straight to the workshop and immersed himself in crafting the Grimoire.
The process took over five hours.
When it was finally done, Orsted looked at the book floating in front of him.
"The first Grimoire is complete!" he murmured to himself.
The light from the book dimmed, and it slowly descended into Orsted's waiting hands.
With Mystery and Mage, the necessary Development Abilities for crafting a Grimoire, Orsted had everything he needed—and at the highest level.
Orsted didn't know what EX rank corresponded to, but it was likely the highest.
Holding the Grimoire, Orsted paused for a moment before opening it.
As the book opened, a white light burst forth, illuminating Orsted's face.
Within the light, countless magical runes flooded his mind, accompanied by strange, otherworldly voices.
To others, these voices might have been incomprehensible, but Orsted, understood perfectly.
These were the Magic Chants from the world. Those who heard them would inevitably gain a spell.
The type of spell depended on the individual's luck.
The Grimoire was a tool that connected to the source of the world.
For most people, opening the book would vaguely guide them to a spell that suited them.
But Orsted was different.
He remained fully conscious, which meant he could actively choose his spell.
However, being able to choose didn't guarantee he could find the spell he wanted.
The Grimoire could only maintain a connection to the source for a limited time.
Even if one was conscious and capable of choosing, finding the desired spell within that time frame was unlikely.
Moreover, staying too long like this risked mental assimilation.
Orsted didn't dare linger too long. His mental strength wasn't strong enough yet.
So, he selectively chose a spell and withdrew from the it.
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