I was shocked by what I saw. There was no other way to describe what I was looking at but weak stats.
[What the hell! Are these really the stats of a hero?] (Hikimono Nakimo)

“Oi Oi Oi… There is a limit to how lame you can be.” (Honda Soshiro)

“Pathetic in our original world, pathetic in this one too.” (Hokama Taiku)

“What did you say!?” (Hikimono Nakimo)

“Enough! Hero-sama’s you were not brought to this world to fight amongst yourselves, please keep that in mind.”

The two smirked and turned their heads when Susan spoke.

I couldn’t do anything but grind my teeth in anguish.

Something just wasn’t right. I could feel it but couldn’t put my finger on what was out of place.

“They may enter.” (Susan Von Helena)

The doors behind us opened and three beautiful girls entered. There was no mistaking who they were.

Those fancy dresses.

That expensive jewelry

That elegance

Princesses have appeared.

“These are the three princesses of the three kingdoms that have been assigned the duty of looking after the heroes. (Susan Von Helena)

“Pretty” (Honda Soshiro)

“Cute” (Hikimono Nakimo)

“Not bad” (Hokama Taiku)

“Hero Soshiro. You have been placed under the guardianship of the kingdom of Heartland.”

“Greetings Hero Soshiro. I am the first princess, Aria Mallard Heartland. On behalf of my country, I welcome you.” She said with a curtsy

“Sure thing.”

“Hero Taiku. You have been placed under the guardianship of the kingdom of Capricorn.”

“Greetings hero Taiku. I am the first princess, Emerald Capricorn. On behalf of my kingdom, I welcome you.” She also says with a curtsy.

“These princesses will take care of your daily needs and will explain to you what is required of you. Rest assured, you are in good hands. Have a safe journey.” (Susan Von Helena)

[Oi Oi Oi…what about me?] (Hikimono Nakimo)
“Eto…What about me?” (Hikimono Nakimo)

“You and I will travel with my little sister over there to my home kingdom of Helena.” (Susan Von Helena)

“Eh…?”(Hikimono Nakimo)

“Hey, what’s the big idea? Why does that useless guy get to travel with two hot girls?” (Honda Soshiro)
“Tch…how annoying.” (Hokama Taiku)

Nakimo couldn’t help but smirk at them.

“Why you…” (Honda Soshiro)

“There is no need to be worked up heroes. It cannot be helped. I am the first princess of the kingdom of Helena and an arc priest. This time around, the summoning ceremony was the responsibility of my kingdom, that’s why I am here right now. With the ceremony completed, I am to travel back to my kingdom.” (Susan Von Helena)

“But still…” (Honda Soshiro)

“Now then heroes, please start on your journeys to win the goddess games.”

“Goddess Games!?” (Honda Soshiro) (Hikimono Nakimo) (Hokama Taiku)

Being told that this wasn’t their typical isekai adventure, the three couldn’t help but repeat what Susan had uttered.

***

As Nakimo traveled in a carriage to the kingdom of Helena. He couldn’t help but be nervous.
Susan was a beauty but her sister who had introduced herself as Sofia Von Helena was also another beauty.

Long blue hair. Shining green eyes and a curvy body with big boobs. She was without doubt a very similar to her sister and the same age as Nakimo.

[So this is another world…it does look fantasy like some aspects but…]

As they passed from town to town Nakimo couldn’t help but see the gloomy faces of people.
He could hardly see any joyous face anywhere.

When he asked Susan about it, she replied, “I am sorry… I am too tired after the hero summoning. I will explain everything once I have recovered fully.”

“It is alright, if you’re too tired then please rest up, I could always…”

“My sister has a shy personality, please do not bother her. I will explain everything later on.”

“I understand.”

And just like that they quietly traveled to the Helena kingdom.

The Helena kingdom was a place ruled by the Helena royal family. The kingdom and the royal family practiced a matrilineal line of succession. Meaning that male heirs had no rights to the throne or the leadership of households.

It was a kingdom that prioritized women above all else.

Because of that, many women from kingdoms that treated them poorly moved to the kingdom making a ratio of 24 to 1 in their favor.

This ratio wasn’t just a result of women moving in but men moving out as well. Those that did remain found themselves being treated harshly by the women.

Naturally, resentment of the men spread to Helena's neighbors, and many male-dominated kingdoms that surrounded the kingdom had their eyes on the kingdom. Ready to strike should the opportunity ever present itself.

But such a situation could never come to be as the current ruler of the kingdom was a cunning fox and the faith of the two goddesses would never allow such a thing.

This was the first thing Nakimo was taught as they arrived in a town outside the castle city of Helena.
Helena was not a place where a man could act as he pleased. As a hero, he may have some leeway but if he crossed the line, it would put the royal family in a difficult position.

“I will be sure to watch myself.” (Hikimono Nakimo)

“I am glad to hear that. Now then…” Susan spoke as she poured alcohol into a cup and presented it to Nakimo. “Let me tell you the truth of this world.”

The two of them were in an inn room all alone. This made Nakimo very nervous. Perhaps he wouldn’t have been, had he known that three sets of eyes were watching them at this very moment.

The ones spying on the duo were the three goddesses who watched over the world.

“Ho my… Looks like it's starting.” The one who spoke first had long red flowing hair. Her eyes shined with a pink color. She was seated in a sexy pose that exposed much of her sexy long legs. She was the goddess Rania.

“Have they already summoned another set of heroes? This will be interesting.” The next person who spoke was a short green-haired beauty with golden eyes. The white dress she wore hardly held the two melons on her chest. The jiggled with the slightest movement, much to the annoyance of Rania. She was the goddess Selma.

“…” The third goddess uttered nothing and looked on. She had long blue hair and blue eyes. She had a slender body with modest boobs and wore a long dark blue dress with sparkling gems that would remind someone of twinkling stars. She was the goddess Delphi.

“What is matter Delphi, don’t you have anything to say?” (Rania)

Rania’s tease struck a nerve with Delphi

“Are you ever going to stop teasing Delphi?” (Selma)

“Someday maybe. In any case Selma, are you willing to do our usual bet?” (Rania)

“The one about how long it will take the hero to curse Delphi? Hmm… I think I will skip this time around.” (Selma)

“Boo, you are no fun.” (Rania)

As the two bickered with each other Delphi glanced at Nakimo.

“Sorry” she softly spoke.