Upon hearing Freya's words, many of the gods present displayed mixed expressions at that moment. They had personally witnessed how Freya had been "pursuing" Levi Bright during this period.
"You—" Who wouldn't know what this fellow intended to do next? Yet, amidst the gods, many had an inexplicable sense of calm regarding the proposed titles, but ultimately, the most numerous were the fun-seeking gods who had been misled by him.
"I agree."
"No problem!"
"It's a pity Hestia isn't here, otherwise we'd see rivers of blood!"
Freya thought: "Let me see this friend's expression."
Seeing the fun-seeking gods agree to her suggestion, the other gods also raised no objections. Freya secretly smiled, beginning to mutter to herself as if speaking to Levi Bright.
The passing of a month, from moonrise to moonset; a war that erupted, interrupting Freya and her pursuit of a direct confrontation.
Mediating to reveal distinct temperaments, treating the 'illness' of Goddess Hestia... she had spoken of these things in the past, all enough to evoke exclamations from the gods. Now, however, Levi Bright alone had to bear the burden.
Immediately, some gods couldn't help but muse inwardly, their words tinged with envy and jealousy: "Now I understand why Levi Bright was 'bullied' by little Hestia last time. If it were me, I'd also be thinking of trying to elicit his kindness."
No sooner had the words fallen than they were interrupted by another god, a friend, from the side: "Forget it, you wouldn't stand a chance. Levi Bright doesn't even have 'Kindness Lv.3'. Given his interaction with Hestia, he most likely can't even utter the word 'death'."
The crowd below conversed, while the host, after finishing reading Levi Bright's name, had nothing more to add.
"Everyone, I propose Levi's title should be 'Lover of the Goddess of Beauty (Odr)'. Who agrees? Who objects?"
The speaking goddess, this Goddess of Beauty, radiated an active presence. She wore an expression that implied if anyone were to decline or refuse, she would send a "curse of idleness" their way.
Indeed, many gods were indifferent to titles. This was merely entertainment they sought out for themselves in the Lower World.
Moreover, while Freya's benevolent teasing was directed at Hestia Familia, the other gods certainly didn't wish for their own strength to diminish. This group of ostensibly 'normal' individuals wouldn't choose to mock Levi's devotion at this time.
However, the most numerous among the gods were the fun-seeking gods. And it wasn't as if there were no gods who disliked Levi.
"Then I propose 'Hestia's Guardian (Hestia guardian)'."
"Uh..."
The speaker was Hera. She and Freya actually had a good relationship in Tenkai and had been like sisters for years.
However, for the sake of her own child's smoother expedition, this red-haired barbaric goddess could only apologize to her old friend in her heart.
Freya: "?"
She truly hadn't expected to feel so isolated when things started to unfold. She had been on the verge of actively giving up on the extensive experiences (or shared moments) between Levi and Hestia.
After all, she feared that during this time, those precious experiences might be snatched away, and while she was preoccupied elsewhere, Levi might even secure a grand title without her influence.
However, Freya was undoubtedly overthinking. As for her boyfriend's first widespread title, Hestia was indeed very concerned at first.
She had even thought about asking Hephaestus to endorse him. But soon, her actions were stopped by Levi.
"Forgiveness is not needed, truly."
"Frankly speaking, the titles bestowed by the gods are inconsequential. The key that allows me to traverse Orario's surface and the Dungeon, from beginning to end, has always been power itself."
Levi's tone was calm at the time.
"Furthermore, if I were to be branded with the name 'Laziness' again, it wouldn't be the Hestia Familia who would be disgraced, but the entire Denatus, and even Tenkai."
Seeing his reaction, Hestia, of course, immediately grabbed her lover and gave him a 'muah'. Even Hephaestus, who was visiting their base at the time, couldn't help but show a gratified look.
This was also why the red-haired barbaric goddess, since the beginning of her divine persona, had remained largely silent, a faint smile on her face. In her view, Freya, jumping around for a title Levi didn't even care about, was truly a little cute.
"Hmm, hmm, people are laughing."
The gods included many fun-seekers, and at this moment, they seized the opportunity to poke fun, many immediately following suit. In an instant, all sorts of strange titles were submitted.
Especially from goddesses who had achieved a 'Level II Favorable Impression' in Levi's 'Goddesses' Loving Protection' catalog; their subtle intentions couldn't even be called straightforward, they were wilder than an Amazon's courtship.
Most were variations of their own names combined with a profession. The surrounding male gods listened, filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred.
Thus, someone brazenly proposed the title "Goddess Killer," which sounded rather provocative.
Subsequently, the proposer of the title was immobilized on the spot by one of Freya's powerful Charm bursts.
The gods, or rather, the goddesses' clamor, continued. Because the scene was too chaotic, many neutral gods couldn't help but sigh and rub their foreheads.
Just then.
"'Hero King (Gilgamesh)', how about it?"
A voice suddenly echoed in everyone's ears.
Following the sound, the speaker was none other than the de facto ruler of the Pleasure Quarter, another Goddess of Beauty—Ishtar—who possessed a Charm ability similar to Freya's, though slightly less potent!
Seeing the gods look at her, the dark-skinned goddess curved her lips.
"What, does it not sound good? Or rather, do you all think Levi Bright isn't worthy of this title?"
"No, he's an adventurer who directly defeated 'The Fierce' in a one-on-one battle; he's already proven himself."
A male god, who had a good relationship with Ishtar, or perhaps had been intimate with her, immediately chimed in, "Moreover, isn't Levi Bright capable of controlling sparkling wine that helps adventurers quickly increase their strength? In a certain sense, this is equivalent to granting others the qualification of a hero. Calling him 'Hero King (Gilgamesh),' a king who governs heroes, is indeed reasonable."
Freya: "..."
If Ishtar had chosen another title, the gray-haired goddess, knowing her ill intentions, might have erupted long ago.
But 'Hero King (Gilgamesh)'... It had to be said, it suited Levi in every aspect, giving no one the impression that he couldn't handle its weight.
The other gods present also showed startled expressions upon hearing this, but quickly nodded.
"'Hero King,' is indeed good."
"It suits Hestia's little boyfriend very well."
"A king who governs Orario's adventurers, a king who creates heroes, a king who is a hero himself..."
Seeing her kin all showing expressions of approval, Ishtar clapped her hands, a smile appearing on her lips: "Since no one has any objections, then Levi Bright's title shall be 'Hero King (Gilgamesh)'."
Having said that, she cast a triumphant, or rather, a provocative gaze towards Freya.
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