Lots of adventurers laid on the ground in bloody and bruised heaps, even first class adventurers were on the ground.

But as of this moment only two adventurers were standing along with the monster they were currently fighting.

"By the gods... I never thought it'd be so bad that we'd be the last one standing..." said a bloody Gareth as he painfully got to his feet and lifted his axe again.

"I agree.. but neither of us plan to die this way" said Ottar as he popped his shoulder back into place and spat out some blood from his mouth.

They both heard and saw movement near the bar and they saw the monster they have been fighting against.

"Where... is my bunny" said a very very drunk Ais as she was completely unharmed and was holding her sword.

This all started when Bete who was very drunk on Dwarven Fire Brandy, put his cup down for a moment and picked up Ais's cup of water, while Ais picked up his brandy.

Now they were dealing a Ais that was so drunk and dangerous that Loki had to offer a IOU to Freya to get Ottars help and even that is still proving difficult.

Syr then ducked as she watched Ottar get hurled across the bar from a drunk Ais.

"I WANT MY BUNNY!!! THE RED WOLF HAS IT!!" Yelled Ais before charging at Gareth.

"SOMEONE GET BELL!!" Yelled Gareth.

"He's been gone for a week now remember, we still have two whole weeks before he's back" said a barely conscious Tione.

"Ughhhh Argo..." said Tiona who was embedded in the wall.

The only good thing right now was that collateral damage was at a minimum since the Loki Familia was able to contain Ais long enough to evacuate the bar and remove some things.

But the bar was still heavily damaged and this was all going to be billed to the Loki Familia and Bete will have to work himself to the bone to make up for this.

"GET HER UNDER CONTROL!!!" Yelled Mia.

"Easier said than done!" Snapped Gareth as he dodged a slash from Ais and tried to swipe her with the flat side of his axe, but she just leaned back like nothing and dodged it.

"Where's Bell when you need him" said Riveria with a pounding headache and was healing herself.

"BUNNY!!".

It was a long painful day for all those involved and Bete was later put on dishes duty until he's paid back all the damages by working.

For Ais, she was banned from the Hostess for the next two weeks and then will be forced to pay Mia back with labor, on the same day that Bell and arose return which made Syr giggle.

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A week past since Bell and Rose arrived at the village and Bell was getting along well with her family and in the village itself, with the villagers being beyond great full for everything he is doing along with how much he's helping them.

Bell eradicated all the nearby monster nests, plus his own presence kept lots of them away as well. He also helped around the village with chores or moving heavy objects since Bell was easily stronger than the ox they have.

It both scared and amazed the villagers at how powerful falna truly was and what it could do.

He was now currently sitting on a stump smoking from his new pipe that Riveria carved for him, but dangling from it was a small elven charm that Zidril made herself and wrapped around the pipe. It was supposed to help ward off evil spirits and keep the person happy and safe from evil.

"Bell" said Rose walking with her mom and had a small basket in her hands "we will be back with things we need for dinner, do you have any requests?" She said excitedly.

Bell saw the look in her eyes and realized she wants to make him something, since her mom or Fenrys always made food.

"I wouldn't mind that stew you made me on your first official date" said Bell at the memory.

Rhyss saw Rose's tail start wagging faster and she looked beyond excited.

"I'll try my best to get everything also have fun" she said with a koi smile and gently kissing him before her and her mom left.

Bell smiled and was about to leave, when his eyes caught the sight of something large moving on the mountain. He watched it for a minute but didn't see it move so thought it was just his imagination.

Bell took another drag from his pipe and decided once he's done, he'll go and help in the village, though he didn't immediately notice a person walking towards him.

This was Fenrys who cleaned her dress as best she could and even brushed her tail, hair and ears to make them look as nice as possible.

Taking a deep breath, she started to walk towards Bell again and couldn't help but remember the conversation she had with Rose.

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Fenrys got done talking with Bell again and she had a small smile on her face as she entered the house and was heading to her room to change from her dress and to help her mom cook.

Opening her door, she saw her bed, a couple small pictures that were drawn of her and her family by a part time artist in the village. a small mirror and a couple brushes for both her hair and tail.

Her eyes went to her bed and froze at seeing Rose and a bit of fear entered her at seeing her older sister looking at her as she rubbed her pregnant belly.

"So you like spending time with Bell I see" said Rose with a gaze that Fenrys couldn't place no matter how hard she tried.

"I.. u-um..." she became tongue tied and didn't know what to say since she did indeed like spending time with him and talking to him. He was very kind plus stronger than her, plus he didn't show himself to be a pervert like the male werewolves here that flirted with her and he was everything else she seeked in a mate.

Rose continued to stare at her before she gently patted the bed next to her and Fenrys meekly walked over and sat down with her tail tucked to her body and ears folded down.

She knew for a fact that even with Rose being pregnant, she was now a level 1 adventurer and was much stronger than her unless she was in her werewolf form.

"You've been getting close to Bell lately, talking to him whenever me or our parents aren't around and don't think, I can't smell you when you brush your tail against him" said Rose.

Fenrys tucked her tail closer to herself and tried to look small.

"Do you love him or is this a crush?" Said Rose finally.

She stayed silent for a couple moments as she thought of it and how she felt, she's had small crushes before, but nothing like this.

All of her instincts were telling her, to mate with him since he was well more than worthy of her and she wasn't worthy of him.

"I-I believe its love... I've never felt like this and my instincts are screaming for him" said Fenrys softly as she kept looking down and away from Rose's gaze.

"I told him not to make any moves on you and did he?".

"No.. the most he did was hug me one time and helped me up when I slipped" said Fenrys.

Rose stayed silent for a minute and to Fenrys that was the longest minute of her life and all she could hear was her own breathing and heartbeat along with Rose's own breathing.

"I give you my permission" said Rose after what felt like a eternity passed.

"W-what?" Said Fenrys thinking she misheard her sister.

"I give you my permission, I can tell you do genuinely like him and I'll talk to him, but do understand that he has another wife and other woman are after him and he's planning to marry one when he gets back" said Rose as she stared deep into Fenrys's eyes.

She was silent for a moment and did feel some jealousy well up inside of her... but at the same time, it's not like it wasn't uncommon for her people, heck the eldar used to have three wives before all of them sadly passed with age.

"I.. am willing to accept that as long as he shows me love" said Fenrys looking at Rose.

She smiled softly and pulled Fenrys into a hug "he loves all of more than we can ever understand and he'd more than happily lay down his life to protect us all, especially me right now given I have our child growing in me" said Rose.

It was something unspoken between all the woman, but they all knew that Bell will prioritize her given she's pregnant and none of them could or would blame him for that.

"W-who are the others?" Fenrys asked.

"His second wife Zidril, she's a dark elf blacksmith who's close to leveling up to level 5 and is planning to start a family with him when he's a little older. Then we have who his third wife will be, Riveria, she's a level 6 high elf and she loves him deeply" said Rose. "Then we have the ones after him but aren't dating him yet, first is another elf named Ryuu that is a level 4, she works at a bar and is clearly in love with him but is to embarrassed to admit it. Then we have a human girl named Syr who likes to tease and flirt with him and is completely smitten with him. Last at the Hostess is a cat person named Anya, she's a bit of a airhead but has taken quiet the interest in Bell and boldly proclaimed they are going on a date when he comes back" said Rose before clearing her throat to continue. "We then have my old co worker Eina who's a bit younger than you and is clearly in love with Bell but tries to stay professional, with the Loki Familia, we have another elf named Alicia who is a level 4 adventurer and i think we also have a couple others that have shown a interest in Bell. then at our Familia home, almost every woman in the building is after him besides lady Hestia. We got two Renards names Haruhime and Yukime, then we got our supporter named Lily, then a Swordswoman named Mikoto, we also got another member named Husfreya who came from the Freya Familia and is respectful, but has shown a very light interest in Bell given how nice he is to her. Last but not least, we have goddess Artemis who's very conflicted on what to do or how to approach Bell".

Fenrys's jaw was on the ground at how many woman were after Bell, she couldn't believe that many wanted him and there could possibly be even more that neither her or Rose know about.

"If you can accept that then I'm fine with you seeking a relationship with him" Rose said before she got up and left, leaving Fenrys with her thoughts.

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Bell finished smoking his pipe and was about to just wander the village and help out when needed, when Fenrys called his name.

"Bell" she said making him turn around and freeze for a moment since she was indeed beautiful, especially with her hair and fur brushed more.

"Fenrys?" He said looking at her.

Blue and crimson eyes locked and she was immediately lost in his crimson eyes, but quickly regained her composure and looked at him "I... talked with Rose".

It immediately clicked in his brain what she meant since he remembered the conversation with Rose and how she wouldn't stop teasing him about getting her sister interested in him.

"W-would... you like to walk around the village with me?" She said as her tail wagged slowly and shyly, while she kept rubbing her hands.

Bell was silent for a moment before he let a small smile appear on his face "sure Fenrys, I wouldn't mind".

He immediately saw excitement in her eyes as her tail began to wag very fast.

Bell quickly empited his pipe and stood up while putting it away before looking back at her "shall we go?" He said offering his hand.

Blushing, she nodded and gently took the calased hand and allowed him to start leading her around the village as they looked at one of the few shops in the village, before they both left and wandered the nearby forest.

As they continued to walk, she never let go of his hand nor did her tail ever stop wagging in sheer happiness as he lead them up a small hill overlooking her village.

Once on top of it, she could see the village much better along with the small crop fields they use for certain things, along with the huge field of cows and pigs for them to have all year.

"I think this will be a good place for us to just sit and talk" he said as he gestured at the rock for her to sit on and not mess up her dress.

Smiling she walked over and sat down as he sat next to her and they both looked at the village.

"Fenrys, if I may, why do you like me? I asked Rose, but she just kept teasing me" he said, remembering his mates constantly teasing that night.

"Well... if I'm being honest, it was like love at first sight for me, I don't know why but once my eyes landed on you, I knew you were to be my mate. Then I got to know you and I was proven right multiple times given how you acted along with treat people, plus your strength. All of it amazed me and the next thing I knew was that I was trying to get closer to you in hopes I had a chance" said Fenrys.

Bell looked at her and let out a small chuckle "I guess I can understand given I fell for someone as soon as my eyes landed on her. So if you want to, I'll give it a try with you, as long as you understand my situation and accept it".

Fenrys looked both happy and relieved, with her tail wagging even faster now in sheer happiness.

She then scooted closer and leaned against him while closing her eyes.

Bell smiled softly and leaned his head against hers as he looked out at the village and mountain range, that had something...

Bell strained his eyes before he saw the moment and then they widened in horror at what he saw.

It was a wyvern flying towards the village.

"Fenrys get everyone in the village to begin to evacuate" said Bell as he suddenly stood up.

"What why?" She asked suddenly startled at his panic.

"A wyvern is coming here" he said as he saw fear enter her eyes. Bell then looked back down at the village and took a deep breath before screaming at the top of his lungs "WYVERN!!!!!!".

The yell went through the whole village with everyone hearing it.

"Wyvern? Oh gods what will we do" said Rhyss before looking at Rose "honey we need to get out of here now!" She said.

"I know, but don't worry, Bell will stop it" Rose said as she and her mom began to flee out of the village where they saw Fenrys yelling for them to run to.

For Bell he raced back to the house and quickly grabbed his weapons then strapped on his chest armor before racing out of the house at high level 3 speeds.

Jumping high, he landed on a roof and saw the Wyvern getting closer, with it soon going to be close enough to use magic on it.

Everyone was running up the hill to flee, when they all heard the sound of a bell along with Bell screaming Gospel.

Turning around they all witnessed as the wyvern suddenly smashed into the ground with a painful landing, before they then watched as Bell shot off racing towards the downed wyvern.

Getting near it, the wyvern looked at him and Bell finally got a good look at it as well.

It was a large wyvern with deep red scales and a yellowish underbelly, it was slightly larger than a wyvern in the dungeon.

It's yellow eyes landed on Bell and it let out a loud roar that shook the village, before it moved its body and swiped it's tail at him, with it having a massive club at the end.

Seeing the attack coming, Bell ducked under it, dodging it easily, before he got back and sprinted even faster at it.

The wyvern tried to attack again, but Bell moved faster and managed to cut it's belly making the beast hiss in anger. it then reared it's head back before trying to snap it's jaws on Bell who dodged it again.

Another large slash appeared on it and it tried to back away, but Bell remained on it and kept making more slashes and even tried to get the wings, but the wyvern was smart enough to keep those away from him.

Dodging another snap of the jaws, Bell lunged forward and slammed his knife into it's head, just missing the eye at the last second.

Roaring in both pain and rage, the wyvern shook it's head violently, knocking Bell away, before it opened it's wings to make itself look bigger as it's chest started to glow red.

Bells eyes widened and was about to dodge, but realized that if he did, then most of the village would burn down.

Thinking quickly, he came up with a plan as he casted his first spell "Atarxia" he said as magic gathered around his body and created a etheral like armor around him. After that happened, he focused deeply before one of his skills activated.

*GONG*

The sound of a bell was heard loudly and only Rose knew what Bell was doing and she couldn't stop the smile from forming on her face at being able to see her mate perform the impossible again.

The wyvern released a wall of flames and Bell casted his spell at the exact same time.

"FIREBOLT!!" Powered by Argonaut, the spell was even stronger than before and it came out like a blast of flames from a dragon.

Both walls of fire collided and Bells completely overwhelmed the wyverns and blasted all the fire at it, making it let out a scream of pain as these flames were hotter than it's scales could protect it from.

In desperation, it flapped it's wings to take off and was a ways off the ground when it heard Bell speak again.

"Gospel!" It got hit with the spell hard and quickly fell to the ground feeling it's wing break from the fall, when Bell spoke again "ThunderBolt!!".

Lightning arced through it and it roared in even more pain and the last thing it saw was Bell charge through the flames before he plunged his sword straight into the wyverns chest, piercing it's heart.

It's body froze for a moment before it collapsed to the ground dead from its heart being pierced.

"So.. that's a real wyvern and not a dungeon one.." said Bell as he wiped the sweat from his forehead and jumped away from the fire, which was thankfully in a grassy area and not in the woods, so they should be able to get control over it quickly.

"Bell!" He heard his name be called and turning he saw the villagers cheering for him and Rose running towards him as fast as she could.

Quickly opening his arms, he caught her as she smashed her lips right into his while he picked her up and spun her a little, before setting her down.

"That was amazing Bell" she said breathlessly and feeling turned on from seeing her mate do something like that.

"well I had to protect the village" he said with a small chuckle before seeing everyone cheering for him. His eyes then landed on Fenrys and she looked like she wanted to hug him as well.

"Come here Fenrys" said Rose getting her sisters attention.

Meekly walking closer, she was suddenly pulled into a hug from Bell and her face got red as her tail began to wag extremely fast.

"Let's celebrate for Bell killing the wyvern" Yelled one of the villagers as everyone cheered loudly in agreement.

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Later that night after a lot of partying and dancing, everyone went off to bed and Bell was laying in bed with Rose now cuddled up next to him as she used his chest as a pillow.

"Today was fun, sorry I couldn't make the stew" said Rose as her tail stopped slapping his legs.

"It's ok Rose, we can always have it tomorrow" he said.

"That's true" she said before gently kissing his jaw, then giving it a small lick, but stopped herself since she was to far along in her pregnancy to have sex with Bell, especially given the amount of strength he has as a high level 3.

They both laid in silence for a little bit longer, before Bell heard a knock on the door and saw a mischievous smile formed on Rose's face.

It slowly opened and Bell saw Fenrys enter the room in a whitish pink gown.

"Um h-hello" she said embarrassed as she closed the door behind her.

"F-fenrys?" He said caught off guard and he looked at his mate for a answer and all he saw was her mischievous grin that this time, showed her fangs.

"R-rose said I could.. sleep next to you tonight" she said meekly.

"What Bell, you gonna turn her down?" Said Rose with her grin widening "a hero shouldn't push away the ones he saved".

"I....... ok" said Bell just accepting his fate.

She walked over then crawled up on the bed, before she placed her head against his chest right across from Rose who did the same.

Soon sleep took both werewolves while Bell laid where he was awake as he debated on if it was possible to stop Rose at this point.

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"I have returned lady Freya" said a injured Ottar, covered in healing wounds and behind him was Allen and Heith, with Allen having a couple scratches as well.

"Welcome back Ottar, tell me how was your battle?" Asked Freya as she looked at her strongest child as he took off his massive bulky armor that had multiple dents and cuts all over it.

"I defeated the Balor my lady, it was a hard fought battle and I hope it was enough to level up" said Ottar as he removed his bloody shirt and kneeled down with his back towards Freya.

One glance and both Allen along with Heith both left the room and Freya pulled out her knife and cut her finger before letting a single drop of her blood hit his back.

Ottar

LV 7

Strength: S 999

Endurance: S 999

Dexterity: S 991 ► S 996

Agility: S 989 ► S992

Magic: D 566 ► D 570

Hunter: E

Abnormal Resistance: E

Spirit Healing: F

Magic Resistance: F

Crush: G

Healing Power: F

Strong Body: G ► F

Freya let a large smile cross her face at seeing this and looked up at her child's head "you can now level up Ottar".

A very rare smile crossed his lips at hearing this and he felt Freya change his status and level him up.

Ottar

LV 8

Strength: I 0

Endurance: I 0

Dexterity: I 0

Agility: I 0

Magic: I 0

Hunter: E

Abnormal Resistance: E

Spirit Healing: F

Magic Resistance: F

Crush: G

Healing Power: F

Strong Body: F

Ottar felt strength flood through his system and it felt as if his muscles and body swelled in size and strength. He honestly couldn't believe the sheer difference, level 7 made him feel nothing could hurt him, but level 8 made him feel like he can fight all of Orario by himself and not even get a scratch on his clothing, let alone on his body.

"I am very proud of you Ottar and I believe this calls for a celebration, it has been many years since Orario has had a level 8 adventurer" said Freya with a smile.

"I've finally surpassed your level Zald.. but I still don't feel like I'm at your level, let alone your captain Maxim" thought Ottar as the raging inferno inside of him, roared louder, demanding he get even stronger now.

"You can take the next three days off and rest or do what you wish as your reward, the Familia coffers, you can use as you see fit" said Freya.

"Thank you my lady... but if I may I have a suggestion" said Ottar catching her attention.

"Oh?" She asked curiously as a twinkle of excitement entered her eyes.

"If I may, you wish to have a celebration, what if you were to invite some of the strongest or most prevalent familias to the party, including Bells Familia" said Ottar.

Happiness instantly flooded through Freya at that thought and how she could finally dance with him.. then even show her love for him by possibly kissing him.

A pure radiant smile crossed her face before looking at Ottar "you have gone far and beyond once again Ottar, tell me what you wish and I shall grant it".

"I simply wish to keep serving you.... and get stronger" said Ottar after a moment of silence.

Freya was surprised at this, but looked at his soul and couldn't stop the smile once again, his soul was a raging inferno and he wanted to get much stronger now.

"Very well Ottar, I shall give you more time to go into the dungeon for now on, also we will have to hold off on your celebration until Bell returns thanks to your amazing idea" said Freya.

"Thank you and I'm fine about that my lady" said Ottar as he stood up and began to pick up his gear.

"Tell the others of what's transpired and how we shall be holding a massive party in Folkvangr" said Freya before she looked out her window into the direction where Bell and Rose left.

"Very well lady Freya" he said before leaving to do as ordered and have one of the lower ranking members clean up lady Freyas room.

"Oh Bell.. you never cease to amaze me... and I cannot wait to hold you in my arms as you look at me and tell me you love me" Freya said with a blush growing on her cheeks in happiness.

It was all thanks to him that she's been so much happier and has felt less lonely ever since he arrived and she caught sight of him and his soul.

Realization struck Freya immediately at that thought.. before she loved him for his soul, but now... that was only a bonus, she fell in love with Bell.

Even more happiness coursed through her as her heart began to beat very fast "Oh Bell, to think you made me fall in love with you twice now... your to much for me" she said breathlessly.

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Riveria reached into her closet and pulled out the only gift she ever kept from her parents and it was from her mom, it was the very dress that her mom and grandmother both wore when they married.

A smile crossed her lips as she looked at the dress, it was the last gift her mom gave her before her father forbid her from that until Riveira comes back to forfill her duties.

It was a emerald green dress that would hug her body snugly and around her stomach was a beautiful flower pattern stitched into it, down the dress itself, it went from its emerald green and faded to white the further down it went.

High elven marriages were different from elven marriages, by they had to have a close friend or family member with them, who will give out a small chant, before wrapping both of their hands together in a ceremonial cloth. They then had to take a sip of tea from the great tree in the Alf forest, before they finally kissed making them married for life.

Riverias cheeks burned brightly at the thought of that and how she'll be marrying Bell soon.

"Hauu I feel so lewd... but it's not in a bad way" she said quietly before folding the dress and placing it back in the box.

She already got permission to leave Orario for a night, for herself and Eowyn, Bell himself will have to sneak out to not cause suspicion between them.

"You sure are excited" said Eowyn breaking her out of her thoughts as she took a sip of tea.

"I-I'll be marrying Bell.. I'm beyond excited and nervous" she said.

"Will you be wearing a ring? Or will you two only do the elven pact?" Asked Eowyn curiously.

"I'm.. not sure.. Bell mated with Rose in the werewolf way, then he made the pact and married Zidril in the elven way" said Riveria.

"Well would you like a ring? I mean he already got you a evenstar" said Eowyn.

Riveria was silent for a moment as she looked at the necklace and a warm smile appeared, before she looked at her left hand.

"I... wouldn't mind one if he asked me, it'd be me showing him that I love him and will marry him in the human way" said Riveria.

Eowyn smiled at that and took a small sip of her tea, before she thought for herself when she'll find her soul partner and marry him. It's already bad enough she's a high elf and the daughter of a duke, so she's already getting lots of arranged marriage proposals like Riveria has.

Before she could think further, her eyes caught sight of an entire pile of letters that were still sealed, while next to it was three that were opened.

"I'm guessing those are from your father?" Eowyn said gesturing to the pile not opened.

"Yes... he's pushing me harder to end my relationship and is demanding to know who I'm dating.. he then learned from my mom by a letter I sent her, that I'm getting married" said Riveria.

"Any idea what he said?" Asked Eowyn.

"No.. but he hasn't sent any in the last three days and it has me worried about what he might be planning" said Riveria.

"And your mom?".

"She was very happy to learn I'm getting married.. she asked to meet him one day" said Riveria with mixed feelings given she's not sure how her mom will react to her marrying a human.

Her father would probably declare war and try to get every elf in the world to attack Orario to kill Bell.

A look of fear entered her eyes, but before it could fester, Eowyn knocked her out of her thoughts.

"Hey, stop he can't stop you, plus your Familia alone can stop the entire elven army by themselves" said Eowyn.

"That's true, unless the elves that are adventurers join him" said Riveria sadly.

"Bell will become strong enough or do you not love him like you claim" said Eowyn.

A look of rage filled Riverias eyes as she glared at her best friend.

"I love him more than anyone, but Ais, I gave him my heart and I will more than gladly run away and live far out in the world in a simple log cabin if that's what he wished" said Riveria.

Eowyn let out a small giggle "just testing, since you seemed so depressed".

Blushing, Riveria looked away.

*knock knock* "Riveria can I talk with you?" Asked Ais behind the door.

"Come in" she said as she watched Ais enter the room and close the door behind her "did you need something?".

"Yes... is it true your marrying Bell?" She asked tilting her head slightly and felt... weird... like those times when she saw Zidril and Rose be lovey dovey with Bell, she always felt weird seeing that.

Her eyes widened a bit in fear, but quickly realized that Ais was probably outside the door and heard her, so she let out a sigh of relief in that realization.

"Yes... I'll be marrying him" she said as her ears wiggled.

Ais nodded her head and that weird feeling in her chest appeared again, she didn't fully understand why... and why she felt happier around him.

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Time flew by very fast and now Bell, Rose and now Fenrys were all on the road heading back to Orario after staying in the village for a month. Rose was on Bells backpack as she was carried given now she was around two months pregnant, which to werewolves was around four to five for a human woman.

Fenrys was holding Bells hand as she leaned against him as they walked.

After that night, they ended up dating and it wasn't as awkward as Bell thought it mightve been, but both of them did say, they wouldn't have sex with him if the other was in the room since it would've been to weird for either.

Bell of course had no issues with that and told Fenrys he wouldn't rush her into anything.

She was the one who wanted to rush everything, given werewolves mate instead of doing the whole dating thing that humans did, but she held back for now.

As they were walking, in the very far distance, they could just make out Babel, but not the city itself given the terrain.

"I still can't believe i finally get to see the labyrinth city finally" said Fenrys in excitement.

"It's a great place, but the air isn't as nice" said Rose as she read a book that her mom gave her as a late wedding gift.

"Well that i-" Bell stopped when he spotted someone running from a bloodasaurases "Rose get down i have to save that person".

Doing as asked, both her and Fenrys watched as Bell shot off at high level 3 speeds and past the person that was running from the monster and with one very quick slash, it's throat was slit wide open.

It groaned in pain, before toppling over dead.

"Ma'am are you ok?" Asked Bell looking at the woman.

She had long walnut brown hair that is gathered together behind her head in a dignified manner, along with deep indigo eyes that are reminiscent of a sea of stars. She wears a simple kirtle and a long skirt.

"Y-yes and thank you" she said then saw his hand he extended towards her, which she was grateful for and took as Bell helped her up "Thank you again".

"It's no trouble, I'm just happy to help" he said with a smile.

"My name is Astraea, what is yours if I may ask" she said looking at Bell before her eyes noticed two werewolf woman walking towards them, with the red head being pregnant.

Bell didn't know why, but that name felt extremely familiar, but he couldn't put his finger on it and it was at the tip of his tongue.

"My name is Bell Cranel, this is my mate Rose Cranel and my girlfriend Fenrys Fannet" said Bell before seeing a look of shock and happiness in the woman's eyes.

"It's you... your the one that saved my little Ryuu.." Astraea said before she suddenly pulled Bell into a hug "thank you... she wrote in her letter about her life, then how she one day met you. Then how things changed for her and her feelings".

It finally clicked in Bells brain who this was, it was Ryuus goddess.

In normal circumstances, Astraea would've asked about his mate and girlfriend, but Ryuu explained everything in her letter, including Bells relationships and how's she's been feeling, but was to embarrassed to say anything.

"I truly can't thank you enough for saving her, if I can ever repay it, please let me know" she said finally letting him go.

"Bell, you just got hugged by arguably one of the most beautiful virgin goddesses!! You even have Artemis after ya!!! Capture Astraeas heart my boy!!! RRRRRRRRROMANCE!!!" Said Zeus before a loud smack was heard and Bell swore he heard a woman screaming at him.

"STOP CORRUPTING MY GRANDSON AND LET ME TALK TO H-" Yelled a female voice before getting cut off and Bell feeling like his grandfather was somehow in even more trouble even though he's dead as far as Bell knew.

Little did he know.. Zeus was in even more trouble with Hera.

Shoving the voice of his grandfather out of his head, he spoke "just meet with Ryuu and I'll consider us even, I can tell how much you mean to her, you sounded like a mother, the way she described you".

A look of happiness appeared on Astraeas face "aww my little Ryuu sees me as her mom~" said Astraea who looked to be literally glowing. "But still thank you for everything Bell Cranel, from what Ryuu has told me, you helped her a lot and it's thanks to you that I'm able to see her again".

Bell smiled before speaking "if you'd like, you can join us as we head to Orario and I can bring you to where Ryuu is, so you can see her".

"I'd very much appreciate that" said Astraea.

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Entering Orario, they were of course met with lots of glances, especially Bell, given he was the fastest growing adventurer since Ais and his aunt, with the former reaching level 6 in ten years and the ladder reached level 7 before she even turned 20.

Bell continued to lead them all the Hostess to allow Astraea to see Ryuu after so many years apart.

They of course got lots of glances and some male adventurers wanted to try and hit on the woman, but didn't given who Bell was and that he was stronger than them.

Walking a ways further, they soon arrived at the Hostess Of Fertility which just opened to the public not to long ago.

"If you want, I can talk to her and get her ready for her to see you" said Bell.

"I'd.. like that.. it'd give me a chance to collect all my thoughts" said Astraea.

Nodding his head, Bell entered the Hostess and didn't even make It five steps in before he heard his name.

"Bell!" Yelled Syr suddenly as she dropped her tray on atablranand ran over before hugging him tightly, which he returned.

Syr missed this more than she could even describe and she craved it even more now.

"I'm back Syr and it seems you all are ok" he said happy.

"Meow Bell" said Anya as she ran over and hugged him too.

"It's good to see you as well Anya" he said wiggling one of his arms free to hug her as well, but as he did, he noticed that her hair seemed to have grown longer since now it was actually touching her shoulders. "Anya are you growing your hair out?".

Looking up she smiled and nodded her head "mhm, glad nya noticed" she said with a big grin as she remembered what Zidril mentioned when she stopped here to get food after Bell and Rose left.

Bell likes long hair.

"I'm happy to see both of you and glad to be back in Orario, I missed you all" both girls blushed at the last part "um where's Ryuu, I have someone who wants to meet her" said Bell.

Syr was about to say something, when said Elf walked into the room.

"B-bell" said Ryuu slightly shocked at seeing him, but nevertheless happy and she couldn't stop the blush from forming on her cheeks or her ears wiggling.

Bell saw it with her as well, she was growing her hair out.

"It's good to see you Ryuu and... I have someone who wants to meet you" said Bell.

A confused look crossed her face before she saw Bell yell something, then Rose came in first and Ryuu bit her lip with a tinge of jealousy from seeing her pregnant belly.

Behind her was a another werewolf with long white hair and bright blue eyes and looked like Rose besides those two traits.

But then someone else walked in and Ryuu froze at who she saw.

"L-lady Astraea..." said Ryuu frozen in shock and fear as she stared at her goddess.

"Hello Ryuu.." she said softly as she stared at her final child, after a moment she started to slowly walk towards her.

Ryuu froze up even more and looked down at the ground, to ashamed to even look at her goddess.

"L-lady Astraea.. I-I I'm so sorry.. I've cause you n-nothing but pain and regret.. t-then I broke your rule of justice and... k-killed so many people.. I'm... I..." Ryuu began stumbling with her words when Astraea was finally infront of her.

Ryuu was expecting to get slapped or screamed at, it was what she deserved for all she did and how she treated her goddess in the end.

But instead of any of that, she was met with a warm hug and felt Astraea crying as she held her.

"I'm so sorry... you were all alone and had to suffer so much.. I should've stayed and helped you, I should've been a better goddess to you and did like I promised all of our Familia members and protected all of you" said Astraea still holding a frozen Ryuu. "I'm so sorry Ryuu... I hope you can come to forgive me for me leaving you behind when you needed me the most".

Tears started to well up in her eyes, before Ryuu wrapped her arms onto Astraea and began to sob as she held onto her goddess like a lifeline.

"I'm sorry... I'm sorry lady Astraea... it's all my fault... if I'm was stronger.. they'd all be alive" said Ryuu

"Shhh its ok, I'm right here Ryuu, I won't leave you behind ever again" said Astraea as she held Ryuu who sobbed into her chest, letting out years of pain and suffering.

Everyone watched this in silence before Bell politely excused himself along with Rose and Fenrys as they left, so Ryuu can be with her goddess.

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"Wow... so this is your home?" Asked Fenrys looking at the massive mansion.

"Yes it is and its your home as well" said Bell making her smile as her tail wagged.

"I hope they completed that expedition without me and everyone was alright" said Bell voicing his worries.

"They had Husfreya and Yukime, they were more than fine and could've easily made it to the 28th or even deeper if they tried hard enough and had all the precautions they needed" said Rose.

"That's true, but I still hope they are doing ok" said Bell as he opened the door.

"Were back!" He Yelled out.

Sounds of shouts then people sprinting were heard and Bells eyes only registered a brown blur before he was tackle hugged by his wife Zidril.

"I missed you..." she said holding him tightly.

"I missed you as well Zidril" he said kissing her forehead, but she immediately turned her head to kiss him on the lips, which he happily returned.

"It's good your back" she said before noticing Rose and another woman "Welcome back and.. who are you?".

"My name is Fenrys Fannet and from Bell and Rose told me, we will both be sharing Bell" she said with a nervous blush.

Zidril looked at Bell, then Rose and spoke "you couldn't go a month without trying to get Bell another lover and it's your sister?".

Rose giggled before speaking "in all fairness, she fell for him and Bell tried to be respectful and not chase after her, till I told her and him they can be together".

"Only you Rose... only you" Zidril said with a chuckle before letting go of Bell and walking up to Fenrys and extending her hand "hi I'm Zidril Cranel, it's nice to meet you".

"It's nice to meet you as well" Fenrys said with a smile.

"Bell!" Said Hestia running down the stairs towards him, before hugging him "how are you?".

"I'm doing good lady Hestia" he said making her smile at using her real name

"Did you do anything crazy.. besides get another girlfriend" she said gesturing to Fenrys who blushed.

"Well... I did fight a dragon" said Bell.

"Of course you did Bell" said Welf walking over and wearing his smithing gear.

"Welf" said Bell as he walked over and shook his hand.

"Good to see ya Bell, also have you gotten taller?" Said Welf as he gave a rough estimate that he was now around 5'8 or 5'9 "I'd say your the second tallest here" he said with a chuckle.

Bell smiled at hearing that and couldn't help but now remember when Alfia told him that he will one day get taller than her, which he is now... she then held him as she cried about her baby was growing up.

It took a couple hours to calm her down after that.

"Master Bell" said Haruhime after haven taken a bath with some of the other girls, she couldn't help but smile when seeing him as she walked over "it's good to see you".

"You as well Haruhime, how have things been?" He asked.

"Very good and everyone is so kind" she said with her tail wagging behind her.

"Ah welcome back Bell" said Yukime seeing him and was drying off her hair.

"Bell" said Lily happily at seeing him.

"Hey everyone, so what have I missed?" He said.

"Ottar leveled up, it was announced yesterday" said Husfreya with a towl over her shoulders and had her eyepatch off.

"..what?" Bell said shocked.

"He's Orarios newest level 8 and he'll be getting a new name soon at Denatus in a couple days" said Hestia.

Bell was silent at that, he saw Ottars strength multiple times now and from what he remembered that his mom said, she was only a level 7, but her stats and magic made her seem like a level 8.

Then a image of Ais appeared and how strong she was compared to him as well or how powerful Riveria was but they had to hide their love given how weak he was.

Bell felt his back all but burn like a raging inferno and he felt his desire to get stronger grow exponentially.

"Everyone... I'd love nothing more than to stay here with all of you and catch up... but I want to go into the dungeon and get stronger" said Bell.

Everyone was silent at that, but they could all see the fire in his eyes, he had to get stronger.

"Bell, do you promise to come back tomorrow and spend the rest of the day with us?" Asked Rose.

"I do" he said.

Rose smiled and gently kissed his cheek "then go, we'll all be here waiting for you so we can have a real celebration".

"Thank you" he said as he dropped everything but his armor and blades, before giving Zidril a kiss along with Rose, before he took off heading to the dungeon.

But before he could, he almost ran into Artemis who just came back from a errand.

"B-bell" she said a little startled and felt a mixture of different emotions in her heart by seeing him.

"Hello lady Artemis, I'm sorry but I gotta go" he said giving her a hug and without thinking, kissed her forehead and ran off.

Artemis went red instantly and all but crumbled to the ground as steam exited her head from getting kissed on her forehead.

"I have to get stronger if I'm to protect my Familia and everyone I love and care for" said Bell racing towards the dungeon at high level 3 speeds, completely unaware of what he just did to Artemis, a virgin goddess who's never experienced love.

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Racing through the Dungeon, Bell jumped down a deep ravine and fell two entire floors and landed on the 17th floor, he then began to race towards the 18th since he heard that the Goliath will be spawning today.

As he sprinted down through the dungeon, he cut down a couple of minotaur and liger fangs that spawned, but he never once slowed down as he sprinted as fast as he could.

Taking one last quick turn, he jumped down a hole and falling a ways, he landed on the ground and saw a large party of adventurers standing just outside from where the Goliath spawns.

"Ughh great, we moved to slowly, we gotta wait for more people to kill the Goliath" said Mord crossing his arms.

"Is the Goliath not defeated?" Said Bell getting everyone's attention.

"Rookie? Well I'll be, with you here, we can easily take the Goliath on" said Mord in relief.

"Actually, I want to fight it by myself" said Bell getting looks of shock from the others in the room.

"Are ya sure that's smart? I mean we know your strong, but taking on a monster Rex by yourself, isn't exactly easy" said Mord before he saw a fire in Bells eyes.

"I can do it and I'll win" said Bell as he started to walk past all of them.

"...fine then kid, but we're stepping in if it looks like ya gonna die!" Yelled Mord as Bell entered the room with the Goliath.

The room soon began to shake as Bell entered it and the ice wall began to crack revealing the Goliath as it pulled itself out of the wall.

The Goliath was ranked as a level 4 monster while Bell himself was only level 3.

It's massive red eyes landed on Bell and it let out a massive roar that shook the entire floor.

Taking a deep breath, Bell calmed himself and pulled out his short sword and knife, before charging.

Raising its massive arm, the Goliath tried to swat Bell away, but Bell dodged the strike and raised his hand, aiming for his eyes.

"Firebolt!".

The spell landed and hit the monster in its eye making it roar in rage as it started to flail it's arms around to try and hit Bell.

Dodging another strike, Bell drove his sword into it's arm and let the monster lift him off the ground, before he planted his feet on its arm and began to sprint towards its head.

Seeing him coming and in a move that showed more intelligence than was thought the monster had, it swung its arm towards the wall, to crush Bell to death.

"Gospel!" Said Bell quickly as the spell hit the Goliath and made the massive monster fall to his knees from the spell hitting it.

Landing on top of it again, Bell charged and drove his blade into the side of it's head, making it roar and try to cover its head, which was what Bell wanted.

Jumping backwards, he landed on his feet and concentrated.

*GONG*

The sounds of bells were heard and the Goliath moved its head to see Bell as he charged his skill.

"GRRROOOOOOOOAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!" It tried in vain to crush him, but Bell dodged it and used his magic again.

"GOSPEL!!!" The Argonaut powered Gospel crushed the Goliath like a pancake, killing it instantly.

Standing up, Bell looked at the massive magic stone and couple of drop items, before he looked at his hand and clenched his fist.

"Not enough..." his back burned more before he turned to look at Mord and the other who were entering the room "do what you want with the crystal and drop, I'm going deeper".

Before they could say anything, Bell ran off racing deeper into the dungeon.

"Ottar is a level 8.. Ais is a level 6 and my mom was a level 7.... I'm not strong enough, I have to get stronger to protect my Familia and family" said Bell.

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It was a more depressing night, since Bell didn't come back last night, but Hestia assured them he was still alive since she could still feel her arcanum on him.

But at the Loki Familia, Eowyn, Alicia and Ais were trying to cheer up a depressed Riveria since Bell came back but he didn't come to say hello to her.

"Riveria.. from what we heard, he just came back then raced off to the dungeon.. also from what Zidril told us by that owl, he left to try and get stronger for you" said Eowyn.

"But he could've said hi..." she said holding her legs.

Ais suddenly stood up and started to walk towards the door.

"Ais?" Asked Alicia.

"He's making us sad, so I'll bring him here so we can be happy" said Ais simply before she left.

"...should we be worried? Also isn't she supposed to be working at the Hostess?" Said Eowyn.

"That's not for another two hours, so she's fine till then" said Alicia while her arms were crossed in a bit of anger since Bell never did anything after she kissed him.

Eowyn sighed at her two new friends and wondered why her sister wouldn't help, but then remembered she's with the amazon twins in the dungeon right now.

"Well if Ais brings Bell here, you can talk to him about how you got yourself a pass to leave the city for a night and he can sneak out for your twos marriage" said Eowyn.

Riveria instantly went red and they both saw steam coming off her head.

"Hauuu" Riveria wanted to die in embarrassment because of that.

Alicia forced a smile before speaking "well he does love you, so you should be happy".

"I'm sure he loves you too Alicia and will happily marry you; you just shocked him to much last time" said Eowyn.

Alicia's face instantly went red and she was no better than Riveria now as she held her red face and tried to hide.

"Am.. I the only elf, besides Zidril who's taken a slight interest in Bell and isn't a blushing mess?" Said Eowyn getting both elves attentions.

"Y-you like him to?" Asked Riveria.

"I'm not sure if it's like, but I do enjoy talking and spending time with him, plus he's one of the few men I've met that haven't immediately asked for marriage" said Eowyn simply. "So if it does blossom into love then I'll happily go after him, but if it's not, then I'd like to at least be friends with him".

Before they could continue, they all heard screaming.

"AIS WHY DO YOU HAVE A BLOODY BELL!?!?!?!" Screamed Lefiya.

"AIS-PUUUUUU!!!!!!" Screamed Loki.

The door was suddenly opened and Ais was indeed carrying a unconscious and bloody Bell, she then turned to the goddess and elf outside the door.

"Private time, go away" she then simply shut the door on looks of horror from both.

"B-bell" said Riveria instantly standing up and running over to him, while Ais put him on the ground.

Bell was covered in lots of cuts and very bloody and a decent chunk of his armor was broken. Not only that but some of the injuries he got, looked to be from monsters found in the water kingdom, which he shouldn't be in.

Worry filled her heart and without thinking, she immediately began casting a healing spell and once his wounds were healed by it, she immediately pulled him into a tight hug.

"You damn idiot..." she grumbled while holding him tightly and not caring about the blood on her clothing.

Ais watched this and felt her chest tighten and her cheeks puffed since she wanted to put his head in her lap.

It took a minute but Bell started to wake up and once his eyes opened, he realized he wasn't trudging down the streets of Orario anymore, he was in Riverias room.

"R-riveria?" He said softly and felt his body moved and he could now see her face full of worry and relief.

Before he could say anything else, he was pulled into a kiss by her, that almost felt desperate, but before he could kiss her back, she pulled away then slapped him hard enough that it stung.

"The kiss was for you being alive.. the slap was for scaring me" she said still angry.

Bell looked down, before he moved his head, pressing it against her chest as he hugged her, making her face go red in embarrassment as her heart began to race.

"I'm sorry... I just wanted to get stronger to protect everyone" he said.

Her eyes softened and she hugged him back "please don't push yourself this hard... what if something worse happened...".

"I'm sorry" was all he could say, making her tighten her fists, before sighing.

"What happened... I was walking down the road.. then someone appeared infront of me and everything went black" said Bell.

All eyes but Bells went to Ais who actually looked a tad bit embarrassed.

"I... knocked him out and dragged him here" said Ais.

"...problems for later, now for you, why did you run off to the dungeon, what made you want to do that once you returned?" Asked Alicia.

"...I learned that Ottar leveled up.. and I've become stagnant, I've fought multiple strong enemies, but ever since I fought against the Ishtar Familia, I haven't pushed myself. Now I learn that Ottar is a level 8 and I'm stuck as a level 3... I have to get stronger to protect everyone, from other familias, monsters and...... someone else" said Bell as his mind drifted back to that god.

His back flared up for a second as he felt it burn where the curse is and he wondered where that God was, ever since the incident on the 18th floor, the influence of the curse has lessoned, thanks to his skills.

"Bell you've leveled up incredibly fast and your much stronger than before, so please don't push yourself like this, I... wouldn't know what I'd do if I lost you" said Riveria showing how much he truly meant to her. She then gently took his hand as she held it and looked into his eyes with a bright red face as she spoke "I love you Bell... I want to spend the rest of my life with you.. and start a family.... I don't want to loose you...".

"I love you as well.. and that's why I have to get stronger" he said.

Before Riveria could say anything, Ais spoke up "he wants to protect you... shouldn't that make you happy?".

Riveria became silent for a moment before nodding her head but still spoke "I... just don't want you to do something this stupid again...".

"I'm sorry.." Bell said.

The room became silent after that with a depressing atmosphere, so Eowyn decided to finally speak and change it "Bell, why don't you tell us what you and Rose did for the month away from Orario".

Nodding his head, he began to speak and as he did, Riveria never let him go and just kept holding him, while Alicia looked jealous and Ais... the knot in her stomach tightened again.

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A couple days passed since then and Bell did get in trouble from both of his wives for what he did, but out of it came good news.

Orario had a new level 4.

Bell Cranel

LV 3

Strength: B 702 ► SSS 1142

Endurance: B 759 ► SS 1078

Dexterity: E 400 ► S 910

Agility: S 995 ► SSS 1192

Luck: B

Hunter: F ► E

Magic: D 550 ► C 602

His stats amazed everyone since now Bell was even stronger and his growth was beyond terrifying and now Hestia would have to talk about this in Denatus which is where she was at and thought of his stats and hoped she'd get a good name for him.

Bell Cranel

LV 4

Strength: I 0

Endurance: I 0

Dexterity: I 0

Agility: I 0

Luck: B

Hunter: E

Magic: C 602

Hesita sighed a bit and hoped Bell wouldn't get caught since right now, he was outside of Orario with Riveria, clearing out Seolo forest for both of them to get married tonight under the full moon.

"Hello Hestia" said Astraea walking towards her before sitting down next to her and Artemis.

"Astraea, you really are back! I only heard some rumors, but no one saw you since then" said Hestia shocked at seeing her.

"I'm sorry for that, I've spent the last three days with my child Ryuu, catching up with her and working out lots of things, besides I'm here for her level up" said Astraea with a smile.

"Oh? What level is she" said Hephaestus walking over and sitting down behind them.

"She's a level 5" said Astraea with a smile before looking at Hestia "if possible I'd like to meet your child Bell Cranel again, it's thanks to him I'm able to see Ryuu again and she isn't a criminal anymore".

Hestia looked at her with a bit of a nervous smile "you aren't... after him are you?".

Astraea gave her a confused look.

"Bell has lots of goddesses after him, I mean heck, if I didn't have my eyes set on someone else, I would've thrown my hat in that ring" said Hephaestus honestly.

"Really? Ryuu only told me he's married and has a couple girlfriends" said Astraea.

"He has goddesses and gods after him, heck apparently he made poor Artemis here a blushing mess" said Hephaestus with a smirk.

Artemis looked away, with red cheeks as she remembered the kiss on her forehead.

Now Astraea was amazed, in all her years, she never would've thought that Artemis of all people would fall in love, given how she used to act.

"Astraea?" Said Freya getting the goddesses attention as she walked in with Loki behind her.

"Why couldn't ya have waited for my cute kiddies to level up before yours Freya" grumbled Loki.

"My dear Ottar was so insistent on leveling up, I couldn't say no to him wanting to grow stronger" said Freya with a smile before looking back at Astraea. "It's good to see you after so long, if possible I'd like to catch up, it's been many years since we've last spoken".

"I'd like that as well, but maybe later since I'm still sorting lots of things out with my child, especially since we lost our Familia home after I left" said Astraea.

"Ah that is true, if needed, I'd allow you to sleep at my home, I'll tell my children to treat you with respect" said Freya.

"I appreciate that, but I'm staying at the place my child currently is, so I'm ok Freya" said Astraea.

"Very well, now If you'll excuse me" said Freya before she walked off and sat a couple seats down.

"I didn't know you were friends with Freya" said Artemis.

"We chatted in the godly baths whenever she came to them, we got along well" said Astraea.

"HELLO EVERYONE FOR I AM GANESHA!!!" Yelled Ganesha suddenly "I have been chosen as the mediator for this months Denatus, for I am Ganesha!".

Everyone either cringed or groaned at him.

"Anyways starting up, we have some very big news, Orario has a new level 8, Ottar the King" said Ganesha as everyone looked at Freya.

"I have a suggestion for his name" said Freya as she opened her eyes "Emperor" she said simply.

Some grumbled, but none dared to say anything else.

Ganesha nodded his head and continued with a couple more names for other familias, before he came to the last two which were last minute.

"Now onto to some great news, Astraea is back and her child Ryuu Lion is now a level 5, so she's open for a new name" said Ganesha.

Gods and goddesses immediately began throwing out names that were so painful to hear that Freya debated on having Ottar come here and get rid of the gods.

Growing annoyed Astraea spoke "I won't allow my child to get one of your stupid names or one that puts her in a bad light" she said as her eyes sent a harsh glare towards Dian Cecht. "Either suggest a good name or I shall name her".

Grumbles were heard and some gods didn't care, since they were now stronger than her so, they kept coming up with horrible names.

"Astreas justice" said Loki loud enough for everyone to hear "it's thanks to her child that we were able to defeat Evilus as fast as we did".

Astraea looked at Loki and gave her a small bow in thanks for the name.

"I second the name" said Hephaestus throwing her support in.

"As do I, from what I heard, she defeated an entire Familia by herself that helped Evilus greatly and we then wrongly accused her as a killer, before Bell Cranel payed off her bounty and Ouranos revealed the truth about her" said Freya.

No one spoke after that or else they might have the wrath of the three most influential familias in the world after them.

"Very well, Astraeas justice it is for Ryuu Lion!" Yelled Ganesha before he spoke again "now last but not least, Hestias captain and the fastest adventurer to ever level up, Bell Cranel Orarios newest level 4".

"What level 4!?".

"How is he leveling up so fast!?".

"Didn't we just gave him a alias two months ago?".

Hestia grew a determined look in her eyes to get Bell a good name.

"Rabbit man!" Yelled a god.

"Handsome boy!" Said a goddess.

"Super fast kid" said another.

"White haired speed man" said another god.

Hestia face faulted at hearing all of these horrible names.

More names kept coming and they just got worse and worse by the second, to the point even Loki was cringing in pain.

"Super duper fast man with white hair!" Yelled a god.

"Smexy boy" said a goddess.

"the human rabbit!".

A tick mark grew on her forehead and Freya decided to put a end to it, before she ended up killing all the gods and goddesses in the room for insulting her Odr.

"Incarnation Of Talent" said Freya loudly getting everyone's attention "he is the son of Alfia or by her alias Silence, this would be homage to his mother who leveled faster than anyone before hand, until Ais beat her by reaching level 6 even faster than she did".

Hestia loved the name and knew Bell would so she immediately stood up "yes! That's the name!".

"I agree, it's a most splendid name" said Hermes.

"I agree, he deserves his name after everything we did to his Familia and family" said Astraea.

Ganesha smiled and spoke before anyone else could "Very well! Then Bell Cranels new alias shall be Incarnation Of Talent!".

Freya smiled at hearing this and couldn't stop herself from rubbing her legs together a bit at being the one to name him, it felt like she just officially placed her mark on him now.

"Well mama, you sure are gonna be happy when you and him return" thought Loki as she hoped Riveria will have an amazing wedding.

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It was now night and Seolo forest was cleared of monsters Bell, Riveria and Eowyn were all near a enclave.

"After I do the pact so you two are married, I shall head to where Alicia is so she can bring me back into the city" said Eowyn wearing the same dress she wore when she arrived in Orario.

"Thank you again Eowyn.." said Riveria beyond nervous as she fixed her dress again and couldn't stop herself heart from hammering in her chest.

"It's no problem, but are you ready?" Asked Eowyn.

"As ready as I'll ever be... especially eith my hammering heart" said Riveria trying in vain to calm herself down.

Nodding in understanding, Eowyn looked over and saw Bell walking over in the same white robes he wore when he married Zidril.

Riveria looked over and saw him and her face got even redder.

Eowyn giggled softly, before she walked towards the small fire and placed the tea pot over it, to get ready for the tea they will drink soon.

"Are both of you ready?" Asked Eowyn as she grabbed the large ribbon and looked at them both.

"Yes I am" said Bell.

Riveira nodded her head, far to embarrassed and excited to say yes.

Eowyn gestured for both of them to walk towards each other, before she stood in the middle and had them hold each other's hands.

"Under the full moon of the alf, we gather to unite two souls for eternity, after this night two shall be one and create a union that shall last as long as the soul exists. Forever the union shall remain for they have both vowed eternal love in this life and all that shall follow" said Eowyn.

She then took the long ribbon and wrapped It around Riverias right and Bells left, before she grabbed the tea kettle and poured it into a single small cup.

"With the root of the holy tree of the Alfs and under this moon, I grant both the root to unite your life with the tree of the Alf" she said holding it out.

Riveria reached over and gently took the cup before she took a sip of it and held it in her mouth while looking deep into Bells red eyes.

Bell took the cup and did the same as he stared into emerald eyes.

"I now unite you both forever in this life and all that remain, now seal the vow" said Eowyn as she removed her hand from the ribbon.

Both Bell and Riveria moved towards each other and kissed, uniting the tea between them both as they kissed, they then swallowed the tea before deepening the kiss.

After a second, they both pulled away and Eowyn took the ribbon from them.

"You are now and forever shall be known as Bell and Riveria Cranel" said Eowyn.

Riveria blushed at hearing that and she gently hugged Bell and had a warm smile on her face "I love you".

"I love you too" said Bell hugging her back.

Eowyn smiled before giving a small bow, before she left, heading to where Alicia said she'd be, to pick her up.

"We... still have to finish the final step of the ceremony..." said Riveria, red in the face as she looked down embarrassed.

"It's up to you, if your not ready then I will wait for when you are" said Bell, but saw her shake her head.

"N-no... I'm just... I'm a little nervous since it's my first time.. but I do want it... and I want it under this very night where we became one" said Riveria.

Both of them looked deep into each other's eyes, before Bell leaned in and kissed her, making her let out a small moan.

She then felt him trail his arms up her body, making her shudder from the feeling of his hands trailing up her body.

They reached her shoulders and began to undo what little held the dress up and before long, with one single movement, the dress fell to ground on the blanket they placed.

Riveria felt completely exposed... but infront of Bell, that didn't bother her.. it was no longer herself, she was Bells as he was hers.

Slowly she moved her own hands up and undid his robes and just like her dress, it fell to the ground with one single motion.

Both of them stood completely nude and Bell gently kissed her again, making her let out a small moan at the feeling, before he gently lead her to the ground, where she found herself laying beneath him and completely at his mercy.

"I love you Riveria" he said as he grabbed her hand with one of his and interlocked his fingers with hers.

"I love you too Bell" she said as she opened her legs and accepted him completely.

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Up in Babel was Freya who watched all of this on her divine mirror and couldn't stop the blush from her face at seeing this and how bright both of their souls were. They were literally shining like miniature suns, showing just how much they both loved each other.

As she watched it, she didn't notice the door was cracked open and Hedin saw what was on the mirror.

Gritting his death, he silently closed the door and stormed off towards his room, feeling betrayed by Riveira and his goddess since she told him that he was allowed to marry Riveria.

"Damn you Bell Cranel.." Hedin seethed as his grip on his staff tightened that it started to crack and bend.

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Both Bell and Riveria were walking back towards Orario and she couldn't stop smiling or blushing as she held his arm, leaning against Bell as they walked.

It also helped her walk better since her legs were wobbly and sore.

"Are you ok?" He asked while helping her walk.

"I am... just very very happy and I so wish we could spend all day together" said Riveria hugging him tighter "but sadly my Familia duties are calling me back for preparation for another dungeon raid".

"I promise to take you on a date as soon as I can Riveria and once I'm strong enough, I'll walk down the roads of Orario holding your hand openly" said Bell as he turned her to look her in the eyes.

"You keep finding ways to make me fall for you more.. your such a terrifying man... especially after last night" said Riveria as he cheeks went red again as she thought of last night.

She put everything she read from the book to use and it worked wonders and for Bell... he made her feel like 99 years of stress left her body and she all but glowing in happiness.

"I love you Bell" said Riveria.

"I love you as well my elven princess" he said making her smile before she gently kissed him and he wrapped his arms around her lower back and kissed her back.

"I will see you soon" she said before jumping on top of the wall, with a bit of a wobble given last night, she then headed back to the Twilight manor before it was to obvious she was gone.

Bell turned and headed back home, but first he was planning to stop at the Hostess and see if Ryuu was ok since it's been a couple days since he saw her, plus still owes Anya a date.

As he walked through the streets of Orario he passed a couple people who waved to him or said hello, which he returned in kind as he continued his walk.

But soon he did arrive at his first destination and once he opened the door he was met with something he wasn't expecting.

"H-he loves others! He won't love me!!" Said Ryuu red in the face while looking at her goddess, Anya and Syr.

"That's just nyas paranoia, I'm sure meow will like you, after all he said he'll bring me on meow date" said Anya In her usual way.

"I agree, plus he spoke highly of you" said Astraea with a smile as her eyes spotted Bell.

"Ryuu?" Said Bell.

"BELL!?" She thought in horror as her face got redder and redder by the second and her heart beat began to race as she heard him get closer.

"R-" he was cut off when she yelled something then tried to slap him.

Level 4 reflexes helped him move and catch her hand, but before he could say or do anything, she then grabbed his hand then swung him over herself and straight into the floor.

Everyone was dead silent, even Mama Mia when she saw that.

Ryuu was breathing quickly and her face was bright red as she watched Bell pass out and she then fell to her knees.

"Bell I'm so sorry....." said Ryuu.

"I see what you mean Syr.. Ryuu really does love him" said Astraea.

Her face and ears somehow got redder.

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Slowly Bells eyes opened and he realized that he was on the floor, but his head was very comfy as he opened his eyes the rest of the way and was shocked at what he saw.

Ais, Anya, Syr and a bright red Ryuu were above him, but Ryuu and Ais were both glaring at each other and his head and shoulders were on the four girls laps.

"Uuuuh..." Bell was to shocked to say anything else.

"Oh good afternoon Bell, how are you?" Asked Syr with a smile.

"Hello Bell" said Ais with a tiny smile since she had his head in her lap and she was now gently petting his hair, before sending a glare at Ryuu.

Lightning went off between them, then Ryuu with a red face did the same.

"U-.. Ais why are you.. wearing a Hostess uniform?" Said Bell with reddening cheeks.

"I..." Ais's cheeks reddened "caused a mess..".

"Nya lik-" Anya was cut off by Ais "a mess".

"O-ok.." said Bell as he tried to sit up, but Ais's hands snatched him and pulled him back to her lap.

"M-miss Wallenstein!" Said Ryuu with a glare as her face went red.

"I haven't done this in a while" Ais said simply as she tried to pull him more into her lap, but Ryuu grabbed him and pulled him towards hers.

"You need to let Bell go" said Ryuu.

Both woman glared harshly between each other and Bell looked at both Syr and Anya for safety, but they abandoned him.

"Grandpa?" Thought Bell in hope.

"The god you are trying to reach is unable to answer you, please call back or leave a message at the sound of the beep" said a voice that sounded lifeless.

Before that could happen, Bell was pulled back to reality.

"Bell do you like my lap more or Ryuus" said Ais as her golden eyes held a fierce and jealous look in them.

He looked at Ryuu and saw her having a look similar, but looked even more embarrassed.

Using all his wisdom and knowledge his grandfather gave him, he did the only thing any man would do in this situation.

He punched himself in the face, hard enough to knock himself out.

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Luckily Mia saved Bell and sent both Ryuu and Ais to the kitchen to clean the dishes as she told Astraea to watch him and keep Anya or worse Chole away.

She didn't have much interaction with Bell, but she did want his butt.

He woke up on Astraeas lap and when he asked, she smiled and answered.

"Think of it as my way of thanking you and I was curious why those two were like that, so I decided to try it" said Astraea simply as she then petted his white hair. "I do understand why though, it's... nice and feels different from when I did it with all my followers. Also I'd like to talk to you and ask how you feel about Ryuu".

Bell then felt glares of jealousy from the kitchen from both Ais and Ryuu, since both were thinking that Bell liked Astraeas lap more.

"BELL MY BOY!!! MAKE YOUR MOVE! TWO VIRG-!" Screamed Zeus before sounds of choking were heard.

"ZEUS YOU DAMNED IDIOT LET ME SPEAK TO MY GRANDS-!!!" The voices ended as Hera choked Zeus to unconsciousness again.

Bell bolted up right before he accidentally did something, but he subconsciously did.

He grasped both of Astraeas hands as he looked into her Indigo eyes and making her blush as his crimson eyes stared into her.

"Thank you lady Astraea, but I must go before I get in anymore trouble" he said before running for his life and level 4 speeds and smashed into a couple things since he wasn't fully used to the difference.

"Oh my..." said Astraea a bit shocked at what just happened before looking at Ryuu "I think I understand why you like him".

Steam immediately shot out of Ryuus head.

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Arriving home, he was met with Nazza who was talking to Rose and a woman with green hair, he didn't recognize.

"Hello Rose, Nazza" said Bell before looking over and saw the elven woman.

She had long forest green hair and bright yellow eyes and was wearing a maid uniform for some reason and was... as his grandfather would put it, 'gifted'.

"I'm sorry i don't know you" said Bell to the elven woman.

"Oh my apologies, my name is Yumeria, I help with house work and woman in labor" she said, standing up revealing she eas only a couple inches taller than Lily and she then gave him a small bow.

"Um.. I mean no offense when I say this b-" "Yes I'm a high elf" she said knowing what he was gonna say "it's a... long story but I was exiled from the forest for running away from my arranged marriage".

"Oh... I know it doesn't mean much, but I do apologize" said Bell before looking at Nazza and Rose.

"It was Hestias idea, given I'm pregnant and I won't be able to help clean this place, plus Nazza will be busy with making potions" said Rose.

"Oh.. well welcome and I hope you feel welcomed" said Bell.

Yumeria bowed a little, before she sat back down.

"But like I was saying, your duties will mainly just be helping cleaning the mansion and help Rose around the house if myself or Hestia or Artemis isn't around" said Nazza as she looked over the paperwork.

"I'm ok with that" she said with a soft smile.

"Oh Rose, did my new alias come in?" Said Bell.

Her ears perked as if she just remembered something "Oh yes they did, also we got a letter from the Freya Familia by a woman named Horn".

"What is it?" He asked.

"Incarnation Of Talent, it was Freya who suggested it as a nod of respect towards your mom who was called that along with Silence" said Hestia.

Bells eyes went wide at hearing that and a warm smile crossed his lips "I love it..." he said as if he could feel both his mom Alfia and mother Meteria hugging him right now.

"But this letter is very important, it was written to us, but Horn said it has to be you who reads it" said Artemis entering the room with all the others following.

"Any idea what it might be lady Husfreya?" Asked Haruhime.

She gave a soft sigh before answering "could be lots of different things knowing lady Freya, also please don't call me lady".

"Oh right, s-sorry" she said quickly.

Husfreya waved it off before looking at Bell.

Taking the letter, he opened up and unfolded it before reading it.

"Dear Hestia Familia, you are invited to a grand party to celebrate Ottar reaching level 8. Your entire Familia along with several others shall be guests to the party. Freya of the Freya Familia" said Bell looking at everyone.

"Should we go?" Asked Welf.

"I believe this would be a wise idea, we are a rising Familia who's grown in strength rapidly, I'd be good to meet our competition" said Yukime.

"Hestia?" Said Bell.

"... let's go to it.. when is the party?" Said Hestia.

"On Friday, only three days away" said Bell looking back at the letter.

"Very well.. everyone tomorrow we shall all go shopping for new dresses or suits, we have to look our best and show everyone how strong we are" said Hestia.

Everyone agreed and began speaking, Bells eyes went back to the letter.

"PS for Bell Cranel only. I still have yet to thank you for saving me that one time and so I'd like to offer you anything within my powers, but I'd like to request one dance from you. After seeing you dance so well at Apollos party, it made me wish to dance with you during the party" Freya.

Bell reread it once again before thinking of what he could ask from her that wouldn't be greedy but make lady Freya feel like she paid him back for saving her life.