Chapter 12

With the defeat of Thanatos, normalcy returned to Orario. Although the new normal is quite a sight to behold.

The Babel would not be rebuilt, but instead would be guarded in cooperation with the Xenos. A memorial will be built onsite to recognize all the fallen heros who gave their lives to protect civilization.

The Xenos have been formally accepted by the city after being recognized for their bravery in the war. Asterius and the injured Xenos recovered from their wounds thanks to help from Fels and the Dian Cecht familia.

The Freya familia received an award for its role in killing the Black Dragon. As a result, Ottar reached level 8. While Freya still cares about Bell, she now feels strange watching over Bell because Ais is usually close to him. As a result, Freya seems to be spending more quality time with Ottar.

The Loki familia was also recognized for their role in the war, after which Finn, Gareth and Riveria finally made level 7. Riveria and Gareth retired shortly after the ceremony where everyone got drunk but only Bete had to be tied up. Leifya advanced to level 5 and took over Riveria's role. Loki is sad about 'losing' Ais to Bell, but she seems to enjoy teasing Finn and Bete about their new circumstances.

The Hestia familia was allowed to remain intact despite Hestia ascending. For updating, each member is allowed to visit Hestia for 30 minutes per month. The Hestia familia also received a large reward for extreme valor in the war, which was used to pay up the debt owed to Heptaestus. After the war, Haruhime, Lili, Mikoto and Welf shockingly all leveled. Each was recognized for their key roles in the war. Haruhime for level-boost the fighting teams with her level-boosting group. Lili for her daring spy mission that gathered critical information about enemy strength and the Black Dragon's secret. Mikoto for repeatedly saving fighters by constraining fire elementals and heavenly male cows. Welf for producing a number of magic weapons including the innovative lightning charging of the 'Lili Javelin' that blew up the Black Dragon. Bell and Lili earned personal rewards for extraordinary contributions and personal sacrifices in the war. From Ourano's private stock of grimoires, Bell received Hati for absorbing magic attacks while Lili received firebolt so she can be like Bell.

The Takemikazuchi familia and the Miach familia moved into the Hestia familia home. Takemikzuchi and Miach would support and represent Hestia familia members during divine parties and meetings, as well as act as the substitute teacher at the Hestia familia home.

Zeus visits Bell in his dreams sometimes, and explained why he left, as an angry lady was chasing after him. He also felt Bell needed independence to become a proper hero. As compensation, he told Bell about a big secret - Ais was not asleep during their sleep practice...

Welf would often visit Heptaestus to work on new magical weapons, causing a lot of gossip and teasing at the divine baths, especially about Welf needing to put his lightning charge in all his weapons.

Lili and Haruhime are spending a lot of quality time together. Beyond training, they really enjoy spending time at various hot springs. This has earned a lot of teasing from Welf. Weine now often visits and sleeps over.

Since Takemikazuchi is living at the Hestia familia home, he gave Mikoto the other sword. This resulted in a lot of gossiping at the divine baths about how Takemikazuchi got a room at the Hestia familia home. Under the threat of Futsunomitama, Takemikazuchi is also more reserved when flirting with other women.

Finn and Tione seem to be spending more quality time together after Tione resuscitated Finn. Tione now also owns a small bell, which she will ring when she needs Finn to provide service.

Bete and Tiona seem to be spending more quality time together after Bete resuscitated Tiona. They are often seen training together but Tiona has become an expert at tying Bete up.

Leifya and Filvis are spending a lot of time together training and developing new magical skills, causing Loki to tease about how their progress does not account for the time spent. Filvis also reached level 5 after the war.

Asfi and Hermes continue to act like the odd couple. Asfi seems to enjoy hanging Hermes upside down after catching him peeking.

While Asfi did save Ryuu's life, Ryuu's injuries were so severe that she decided to stop adventuring. As a result, she has gotten more serious about her work at the Hostess of Fertility and became the assistant manager. Ryuu and Syr are now often seen together enjoying various hot springs.

With agreement from all the gods, Bell and Hestia are allowed to meet on the moon for one day every month on the day of the full moon. To relive their experiences while briefing Hestia on the latest gossip, Bell would always bring freshly-cooked Jagamarukuns with him. Each time they meet, Hestia also would make Bell serve under her, while showing Bell more maternal nurturing and teasing him about being a hero.

With life settling down a bit, Bell has become more comfortable with his fame. He is now the recorder holder for level 1, level 2, level 3, level 4, level 5 and level 6. After Bell reached level 6 at the conclusion of the war, he was very pleased as he has finally caught up to Ais' level. However, Bell had to perform special services for Hestia who made Bell-kun earn the update.

One day, Bell finally told Ais the truth about the battle with the dragon. Apparently, Bell was already partially conscious as Ais repeatedly performed resuscitation with great passion. Combined with Zeus exposing her coy pretense during the sleep practice, Ais became emotional and knocked Bell out before applying more lap pillow...