"Tsk...I tell that woman it's ready ahead of schedule and she pushes back on when to collect it. Seriosuly...is she blue balling me about her visits at this point!" Hephaestus yelled as she paced back and forth in her office.

Her appearance could have been better, but she had a lot of work to do with Monsterphelia being only three days away now. She had her schedule packed with looking over Ganesha's family member's weapons and cages. Checking her own children's work progress and goods to sell then.

And once again having to deal with another talented child of hers, Welf Crozzo, about how he was restricting himself and updating his status as he was currently in progress to level up to obtain the [Smith] skill. She had to send Tsubaki to drag him to the clinic as he needed to be patched up.

Knock Knock*

"Lady Hephaestus, a member of the Freya Familia has arrived instead of Lady Freya herself. She apparently had some urgent business to attend and sent one of her children in reguards of that item she requested."

The voice of her familia's captain, Tsubaki, sounded behind the door. Bringing her attention back as she sighed. Straightening out her shirt and wiping off some dust and fixing her desk before turning back to the door.

"Alright, send them in Tsubaki."

"Yes! Pardon the intrusion." She said as she opened the door and moved aside. Gesturing the other person to come in. Hephaestus's eyes widened at the sight of a boy with white hair and ruby eyes looking around her office in glee and wonder.

"Woah this is your god's office!? It's got a fireplace and cool furnace! Oh! Is that a giant tusk over the mantle!?" He cried out as Tsubaki laughed and pointed at the decorative piece in her room, completely ignoring formalities.

"Yup! Lady Hephaestus kept it, to commemorate my first ever successful hunt of a item quest as this familia's captain! I keep telling her we should make a cool weapon out of it, but she had none of that happening!"

"Aww! But you could've made such a cool sword! No, wait a giant bow and arrows for it that looked like it came straight off a monster's corpse!"

"Ohh yeah! Scare the shit out of monsters with the bones of their very own and kill them with it!"

"No wait! A big cannon you could fire over and over without loading it one at a time! A repeating big cannon that causes giant explosions!" The boy cried as Tsubaki's eyes widened before smothering the boy in her large ample breast. She was squealing and swinging him around in a circle before she looked at her goddess and held out the boy in her arms from under his armpits.

"Lady Hephaestus! Please can we keep him! He understands me! He's perfect for our familia! HE'S MY TYPE!"

C R A S H !*

"Are you an idiot!? Do you want me to cause a war to happen if you took in Freya's kid without his consent! And even if he did, I don't want Freya marching in her with an army!" Hephaestus yelled as her familia's captain was squatted on the floor nursing now the large bump on her head that was smoking. As Hepahestus's hand was smoking as well.

"I'll be discussing about Freya's project with...Oh! Terribly sorry about Tsubaki...Bell Cranel right? Please...don't mention this to Freya." She said the last part in a hushed whisper as she shivered. Imagining what Freya would do to her if she found out that her child was smothering this boy into those melons she has as a chest.

"Ah no sweat Phae! And sorry but I refuse your invitation Miss Tsubaki. I'm a man of adventure and romancing about in the dungeon. Smithing isn't really my thing. But if you want suggestions about weapons then we can talk later about ideas!" Bell said as she bowed at the goddess before waving goodbye to the now retreating captain as she shut the door.

"*Sigh* Sorry you had to bear under Tsubaki's...playfulness. She's been a bit lax due to the festivities coming up. If only she could be that energetic with her own work." Hephaestus muttered as she sat in her office chair and Bell sitting on the chair provided for him in the room.

"Meh, to each their own character! I don't try to judge them for that unless otherwise. So no need to worry about things Phae." Bell said as Hephaestus eyes looked perplexed at what she called him.

"Pardon me but, Phae?"

"Oh, sometimes I overhear Lady Freya talk about you back at the manor. I asked a bit about you and why she would visit you more frequently. Something about talks for a project and that you two have some sort of wine or teatime together and talk stories. She told me to call you Phae since it was a cute nickname." Bell said as internally, Hephaestus wondered if Freya meant this to be innocent or intentional for the boy to be so familiar and lax to a god.

"Ah yeah. We do talk when I'm on break with her little project of hers or as I'm working on it. It's all ready for you. Though...can I ask why she couldn't make it in today? Usually, she's not as busy due to her little attendant assisting her work."

"Yeah Helun is a super attendant to Freya and the others. I sometimes help too if there's extra work or filing needing to be done or deliveries. Actually, there was an issue she found out from one of our deliveries that caused her to get upsent and straighten it out." Bell answered as he rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment, causing Hephaestus to be interested.

"Really now. I don't suppose you mind telling me? There's no real rush to hurry back is there?" She asked, silently hoping to hear another story as she was fixated to learn what happened next.

'When did I become so enamored about new gossip and stories. I swear Freya you're corrupting me and I worry for this boy.'

"Alright! It's kinda a funny story too. Though I should've paid more attention about the directions that Stupid Allen gave me. I ended up going to the wrong place and was stuck there for a while before Pops found me and helped me get to where I needed to go. He was very clingy to me and kept scowling around people when we left that place."

"Oh so your member played a prank on you when you were working. Well thankfully she's getting things resolved. Though you should be more aware of your directions. Hopefully you didn't end up somewhere bad or got lost." Hephaestus said as she was somewhat worried and relieved this boy wasn't corrupted yet by the other members of Freya's familia. Smiling that there were some that was looking out for him.

"Nah, I don't think it was that bad. The ladies there were pretty kind and nice to talk to. Though I couldn't understand some things they were saying, but the boss there told me not to worry about it yet." Bell said as he leaned back in his chair smiling as he recalled the experience.

"Well that was kind of the manager. What place did you end up in?" She asked as she leaned forward, now more interested in his story.

"This place called The Midnight's Veil in The Pleasure District!" Bell said. Completely not embarrassed and even had a smile on his face. Causing the redheaded goddess to nearly fall off her chair and look at him with widened eyes with her hands at the edges of her desk.

"EH!?"

"Yeah I kinda got lost and the boss there helped me settle in to adjust my surroundings and point the place I was supposed to go on the map. She sat me with some of her employees that were on break and sat around me. I thought I'd say thanks and order something in return for her help and we ended up talking and stuff."

"What kind of stuff!? Scratch that, explain to me how, a-wait how old are you?" Hephaestus paused her surprise tone as she forgot what Freya said his age was.

"Oh! I'm fifteen!"

"A fifteen-year-old, making his way to a delivery, get lost and go on the other side of Orario to the Pleasure District of all places." She exclaimed as Bell stopped smiling and had his elbow resting on his knee and his chin resting on his fist. Scowling in the memory of how he was tricked to getting lost.

"I blame that dumb idiot cat, Idiot Allen. Dumbass wanted a race..." Bell stated as soon he began to talk about the blunder he made two days ago.

[Flashback Start]

Siiiiighhhh*

Bell moaned out as he had a messenger bag over his shoulders as it swung about by his hips. Kicking up the air and having his hands behind his head as he was looking around. Not wanting to acknowledge his guide who he could feel scowling at his prescense.

"I can't believe I gotta guide this idiot to Ganesha's Familia Hall to deliver the final notice and paperwork for Monsterphilia when it's supposed to be my day off."

"That's my like you shitty rabbit! Why do I have to be your guide!? And don't act like you know where Ganesha's is!" Allen shouted back at him as he turned his head back. Never stopping as the two continued to walk along the town's pathways as Bell pulled out the city map and looked around.

"Not my fault you wrecked up the manor after chasing your wannabe boyfriend for a quickie. If you're gonna be runting like a mutt at the very least, you could do it somewhere where no sound can escape." Bell said with a small smirk on his face hidden behind the map.

"That was YOUR fault you fucker! No way would I ever consider Alfrigg as an option! And I don't swing that way!"

"Maybe get a girlfriend or a wife and I'll believe you. Or pay for a woman for some good times from what I remember my gramps talking about. Lets just hurry up and deliver these and then go our separate ways." Bell said as for once, Allen was in agreement. Though irritated at that cockiness of his.

As they walked and saw Bell looking from the map to their suroundings, a thought came to Allen's mind as he grew a villan like smile on his face before composing himself. Stopping and turned to Bell, haughty in attitude and in his tone.

"Alright you shitty rabbit give me that map. You're probably gonna get us lost anyways." Allen said as he snatched the map. Seeing the anger growing on Bell's face and his eye twitching from the name-calling.

"Like you can read a map Stupid Allen. You must have gotten permanent brain damage after the first ass kicking I gave you."

"Well not like a short rabbit like you is able to even get to where we're suppose to go quick enough. We're gonna be on the streets till night fall with the way you need to reference check where we are every five seconds." Allen taunted more as he could see the veins popping out of Bell's head.

"And like you and your brain damaged skull can even lead us!?"

"Wanna bet I can get there before you shrimp!?"

"You wanna go!? Fine then! Show the way on the map and I'll delivere these faster than you can get there!" Bell said as Allen held out the map and pointed where they were on it. Guiding his finger a route to where Ganesha's home was located several times and making sure Bell saw the route to take.

"This is where we are right now. Taking this route and a few turns up ahead will get us to that familia quick. You got that bunny brat? Or want me to hold your hand while I drag your slow ass over there?"

"Yeah right! Like I'd even be slower than you where you couldn't even see me punch your stupid face. Besides, I don't wanna make people assume youre cheating on your boytoy. Or the fact that you of all people are my bitch, I can do way better! Like making Sadist Eina my bottom bitch!" Bell said as Allen was growling as he shoved the map back into Bell's hands as they both got ready to run.

"Loser has to clean the whole manor for a week, and pay half of their earnings in the dungeon from the week as well!" Allen said as he crouched down and stared down the road. People noticing them soon moved away from the center and towards the sides.

"You must be crap at gambling then! Alright! Ready?"

"I'm all set shitty rabbit!"

"Okay then! LET'S GO IDIOT ALLEN!"

"EAT SHIT AND FUCKING DIE CRANEL!"

Soon now all that was left was a large dust cloud in their wake as both men ran straight ahead. Pushing each other by the shoulders and snarling. Determined to overlap the other and hope the other would trip and fall.

They matched each other in speed as they turned at every sharp corner and curve, hoping to get in the lead. From one's airborn perspective, it could have been a sight to see at the vast trails of dustclouds forming across the city as they ran further and further.

"Hm!? A split street!? This wasn't on the map idiot Allen! Did you read it wrong!?" Bell said as he noticed a split path ahead of them as Allen smirked in his mind. But snarled and responded back to Bell.

"Like I'm that stupid to mistake a road!"

"But you are!"

"There's two paths to take to Ganesha's moron! And lucky for me, that's on the left!"

"Screw you I'll take that one!"

"Then try and beat me then stupid rabbit!" Allen taunted before he felt his legs move off the ground. For a moment, he felt as though he was falling. But he heard a small *DING* noise, and the imense pain below his waist right between his legs.

"FUCKGHEEHR! C-CHeap SHOT!"

"I warned you not to call me a rabbit moron! Eat my dust and kiss the shit you landed on!" Bell laughed about as he turned to the left at the split path. His laughter echoed for a few moments before it soon faded away to a calm silent in the area.

Allen struggling up as he cupped his crotch as he smirked. Smiling and turning away as he awkwardly shuffled back.

"That kid's gonng be in quite the trouble when he gets to that district. Now...to get me some ice and a ale...I fucking need it after this bullshit."

Bell didn't notice even for a second Allen following him behind. Assuming he took the other direction to head to Ganesha's manor, he kept running. Never stopping and focused solely ahead. Until gradually slowing down at the sudden smell and decor of some of the buildings.

The scent of lavinder and something exotic filled his nostrils. Wondering how something or someplace could smell heavily fresh and yet somehow wet? What perplexed him most was the buildings and people outside of them. As many were scantily clad women and amazons seeming to promote the building's vast difference and dragging men inside them.

"This is...odd. I know I took the route that stupid cat pointed to. Maybe I should just-"

"Saaay boooy~ Care to take a rest inside our humble establishment?" A woman called out to him, getting his attention as he noticed the woman. She was quite the tall amazoness. Donned in nothing but a bra and thong, while her hips up to her thighs were covered in what could be called a see-through veil acting as short pants.

"One little visit wouldn't hurt now will it~? I promise, you'll feel very satisfied and full of warmth by the time you're done~"

"...Unless you can prove it by showing me your goods, then I'll pass. I doubt a place this small looking can fill me of my hunger. Or thurst." Bell said, compleatly missing the meaning behind her tone as the woman looked perplexed.

"Oh~! So bold, you want me to show you our goods? How forward."

"It's what the Hostess did. Showed me. And believe me, they can fulfill my every order and request and I still hunger more till I call it a night or when they're too tired to continue fulfilling me." Bell exclaimed as he clapped his hands out of pure passion at the thought of such savory meals he feasted and made by the girls of the pub, especially Ryuu's and Syr's.

"T-The hostess? The Hostess of Fertility showed you?"

"All of them. By god, Mama Mia showed me quite the feast, making me even hungrier to the point she nearly collapsed. And had the others take over for her till I was done for the day. Honestly I can't see how this small place of yours can do alot of buissness. Maybe practicing or looking for some new exotic spices to attract customers, and maybe you'll make half of what I usually spend over there."

Bell said as now other women of the area were jaw dropped and nearly foaming at the mouth and frothing below at how the boy explained of the services of the Hostess he frequented. And the mention of all the woman serving him until he said and was still left wanting more, caused many of the younger amazons to shake or collapse in sheer daydreaming fantasies.

"So...sad to say no thanks. Good luck anyways!" Bell said as he started to walk away. Hoping to hurry and beat Allen at his own game. His peace lasted only a few moments, before the sounds of hurrying footsteps rang in his ears.

"GET HIM!"

"HE'S MINE BITCHES! GO GET ANOTHER ONE FOR YOURSELVES!"

"TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE HOSTESS'S SERVICE! I PROMISE TO DO BETTER THAN THEM!"

"YOU CAN USE ME TO FULFILL YOUR FANTASY! HALF OFF OF WHATEVER YOU DESIRE!"

"I'LL SATISFY YOU FOR FREE ALL WEEK!"

"EH!?" Bell's eyes widened as he turned back and was now in a full sprint. Now running away from the horde of amazon women seeming to want his advice and his business at their establishment.

He could hear the sounds of more footsteps joining in on the horde as he turned to every allyway and jumped over through walls and climbed up the rooftops to try and avoid them. But there was more and more following with every turn and second.

"Craaaap! What is it with these women!?" Bell asked in complete confusion as he ran to his right and down was another alley. Looking around as most of this area seemed to be a few bars. Blinking his eyes he saw someone opening the door to one of the bars and looked at him.

Her eyes widened at his as he hurried down the street. Bell saw the short woman motioning her hand to come inside. Urging him as she tilted her head to see behind the horde of women barely searching for him in this alley.

"Quick kid! Quickly!" She cried to him as Bell ran and dove inside the bar. Crashing on the floor before rolling towards a large couch by the wall and hiding under it as the short woman closed it and shut the blinds. They waited in silence as they heard the loud footsteps and cries of woman soon fading away.

"Are they gone? Is it safe to come out of this couch?" Bell asked as the woman turned from the door and crouched down to where she could see parts of his hair peeking out underneath the couch. Smiling as she nodded.

"You're fine now boy. Though...mind me asking why most of the whores are out and about chasing after your cute face?" She asked as Bell noticed by her tone she was more mature than her appearance gave off. Dusting himself off as he noticed now how short the woman was. She barely reached a little over his waist, maybe around his stomach.

"Oh, you're a Pallum. My bad, I assumed you were around my age but just short. Though, you look great for being older than me." Bell said as he bowed his head and rubbed the back of his head. Hearing the woman giggling as he felt her hand gently patting his head.

"Aren't you just a cute charmer. I can see part of why those whores are after your little bunny downstairs. But that's not quite enough. Mind telling me more about you and why you're here." She asked as she walked over behind the bar and sat down a top a tall stool.

Bell followed and sat at the bar as the Pallum woman offered him a glass of water. Drinking it as he set the cup aside.

"Well, I'm Bell Cranel. And I was sent to deliver these forms and paperwork from my goddess to Ganesha's familia in preparation for Monsterphelia. I did have someone with me to delvier the other forms we had and he showed me the quickest path to get there." Bell said as he brought out a map and pointed out where he was initially.

"So a delivery then. Well, can't say I particularly blame you about being in a rush. Alot of familias are scrambling around to get things ready for customers soon to come. And here we're no exception." The Pallum woman said as she refilled his cup. But soon looked at him with a dull look on her face at the boy.

"But, you really should pay attention what you say and where you are. I bet that cute little tounge of yours said something misleading and that's what got those bitches hornier than rabbits." She said as Bell tilted his head to the side. Making the woman blink a few times before coming close to his face.

"You...really have no idea where you are do you?" She asked.

"Not particulalry. From what I saw around there was a lot of bars and other pubs. And something smelling sweet and food in the air. So I thought this was like a food district. Given from what I heard the people taking about filling needs and making you quite satisfied and full." Bell said with complete honesty. Making the pallum's jaw drop.

"I-I think it's best to show you by a hard approach."

"Hmm? What do you-"

C L A P !*

"Alright ladies! We've got a special customer! Come out and show him a good time!" She cried out as from the other room enterance and down the flight of stairs, Bell heard multiple footsteps and soon saw other girls coming towards him. He felt suffocated at the mass hands around him and pushing him into their bodies and breast.

"Aww~ He's such a cutie boss! He's like a little bunny! Can we keep him for ourselves?"

"Ohh~ Such a firm body~ With such a cute face! I wonder how you'll put me to bed~?"

"Aww...Such a cute boy! How about you call me Mommy~"

"Boss...you bring us a cute, short white hair boy with a rocking bod that's not passing out after being smothered by Zenha's fat tits...IS IT MY BIRTHDAY!? YOU BROUGHT ME A HUNG SHOTA! THANK YOU!"

Soon, Bell was pulled out by the pallum woman. Blinking and letting out a breath of air he didn't know he was holding. Turning back, he saw the woman better this time. The first to call him a 'little bunny' was rather a short amazon woman, around his height and age, give or take a few years.

The other that asked him about how he'd put her to bed was a pale woman with purple hair. Most notably was her violet/red eye, one covered by her long hair. And dressed in a very tight skin black dress. Cut open to where most of her body was on show and saw her laying down on the couch, scratching her rather plum ass.

The one suggested him to call her Mommy, was big. That was the first word that came to his mind as he saw her again. Blinking over and over. Looking at the tall woman, appearing she was from the Far East. Having long, purple-black hair draping over her back to the point if she hadn't tide it, it would've fallen on the floor.

Her attire was something akin to being a mix of robes and a skintight purple outfit. Where Bell swore it was reflecting light off her body as Bell was intently staring where it was reflecting on her breast area as well as her thighs and ass.

And he shivered in an odd way when his eyes traveled down from her long legs to where her boots started. Long, black and gold in design as they reached from her mid thighs to her soles, noticing they were like a mix of open toed sandals and wedges as well. Matching the similar gloves on her arm reaching to her forearm. As she adjusted the loose cloth that was strapped around her waist and breast.

The last one he saw, perplexed him as she was the woman that was very excited for him. As she was an elven woman. With short white hair and Amythest eyes. Her clothes emphasized on her ass as she wore tight purple leggings and only a white short coat cut to her midriff and had only a white bra on and white boots.

Turning back to the owner of this establishment. Seeing the pallum woman smirking in satisfaction at the look on his face. Blushing as it came tumbling to him and now noticing the owner's 'apparel'. Being a simple layered robe like the ones in the Land of East, though she was showing off her shoulders and what could kindly be called, string, covering her chest and saw part of what he assumed was her shorts or dress skirt from over the bar.

"I'm in the Pleasure District and I've been walking past a lot of Brothels, haven't I?"

"I'm surprised it took you this long to find out~! I'm the owner of this humble little resting brothel, The Midnight's Veil. You can call me Liruka. And the girls letting you feel them up by force are Lena Tally, Sekht, Raikou and lastly Fortuna."

"Ah...I guess. I kinda forgot what my shitty gramps was talking about when describing this sort of thing. He said I would have fun around here when I get older, but since it was shitty gramps, I never took him seriously." Bell said with a faint hint of pink on his cheek as he slowly sipped on his water, before being whisked away by the girls and now found himself surrounded on all sides and his lap with Sekht laying her body on his lap and the other girls's.

"What's this about a bad grandpa? Rough past?" Lena asked as she was the one closest to him as she was on his right shoulder. With Raikou hugging his head and made soft cooing noises and rocked him gently.

"Poor sweetie...left to a pervy grandpa a lot? Was mama too busy?" Raikou asked worried for Bell as she was going heavily on her motherly instincts to hug the boy. As Fortuna smirked and brushed some of Bell's locks on his head at the idea he was raised by a pervert of a man to teach him the ways of lust.

"Kinda. I mean...I wouldn't call my past that bad. Though, I never knew my parents. Gramps never talked about them a lot and usually we were working on the farms, and I had to deal with his stupid antics." Bell admitted as he found the company oddly comforting.

For a while, he was just talking with the girls of the Midnight Veil and was surprised to hear about their lives and what they do, aside the obvious profession here. Lena was part of the Ishtar Familia and was in their experienced dungeon team. And was surprised she started earlier here in Orario than him as she was a Level 2.

Sekht was naturally lazy, and she rarely ever worked. The way she was able to work here was due to the help of Liruka saving her ass according to her. Something about some thugs and her nearly causing a mountain to fall with her strength and magic. She settled to just be a Level 1 for the rest of her days and get men to fall asleep so they could rob them blind.

Raikou was honestly interesting in various ways to Bell. She was actually a mother, and told how she would still worry about her babies even though they're grown up and have their own life. She was from the Far East and was experienced in the brothels of her home. So she decided to provide a 'motherly service' to the patrons for comfort and the usual relief.

Though, she was very selective of who to take on for clients or escort dates. The last few men that tried to be rough with her, were left broken and were lucky enough to be able to have any offspring in the future. It was unknown even to the girls what Level she was, but it was terrifying to see her fight or get mad.

Fortuna was honestly a breath of fresh air compared to the stuck-up Elves he had seen and experienced around Orario so far. She honestly preferred getting physical with people. As she was a nymphomaniac and very proud of it. She moved here when she heard that Ishtar was opening a Pleasure District and signed up for the opportunity.

She was also a mother apparently, technically speaking. As she had a niece she looked after back home before moving here. She wished she would've taken her niece. But she explained how an idiot she was and had the mindset and attitude of a child, while also being old fashioned despite being about seventeen to eighteen. Last she heard of her niece was the fact she settled down at a nearby kingdom and was interested in taking part of government work.

Later on as they were talking, heavy footsteps were heard coming. As Bell tensed and was ready to run to the back, while the girls and Liruka readied their weapons or any furniture to use as one as the door slammed opened. All blinking at the heaving male elf now entered in their establishment, as Bell's eyes widened.

"OH! Pops! What are you doing here!?" Bell asked as the girls blinked and looked to see that it was Hedin, of Freya's familia. Now looking up at Bell and hurried over to him. Hands on his shoulders and shaking the boy worryingly before hugging him close to his side.

"What am I doing here, what are you!? We sent you with Allen to head to Ganesha's over two hours ago! We got no word from Allen or you! I've been trying to find you by your trail from what bystanders were talking about some sort of race." Hedin said worryingly as Bell laughed and sighed in a mix of self-disappointment and tiredness.

"Yeah, Allen showed me where to take to get to Ganesha's quickly. But he sent me over here and I kinda got chased down by some of the women. But thankfully Miss Liruka here and the staff were kind and helped me hide from them." Bell said as he introduced Hedin to the girls as he bowed his head.

"I-I see. Thank you for taking care of this idiot-N-Not in that way right?!"

"Relax Hildrsleif. Your son is quite the charmer. But he made it apparent he's not ready for our services yet. He was tempted, but he said when he felt ready~" Liruka said as Bell became red at being sold out.

"W-Well...at least you know restraint and are responsible about these things..." Hedin said as he looked away, now feeling awkward about this. Before his hands were grasped by both Fortuna and Raikou.

"Ohh so this is your father Bell-chan? My he looks young. How about we get to know each other Mr. Hedin. Bell-chan has been talking about you a bit." Raikou said, heavy with her Far East dialect accent and smiling.

"So you're this cute boy's stud of a father? What say you and I become his binding parents and give him a sibling. Or would you like me to take you both in bed~?" Fortuna offered as Hedin became scarlet at that offer coming from a fellow elf.

"Mou~ No fair Tuna! I wanna be Hedin and Bell's Mommy and Wife!" Raikou pouted at the white haired elf. Not noticing that both men's noses were now leaking blood as they tried to cover and stop them. With Liruka snickering and slamming down on the bar.

"BELL!? WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN TELLING THESE WOMEN?! AND I'M AFRAID TO ASK ABOUT THE OTHER TWO!?" Hedin yelled, now red and with some blood on his face as he pointed at the girls near him and the other two on the couch.

"O-Oh! No don't worry about me Mr. Hedin. I-While you're somewhat attractive, I um...prefer guys my age." Lena said as she figited in her seat and poked her fingers together. While Sehkt simply yawned and turned her body away.

"And I'm too lazy to try. Buy my services and I'll give you what I can. But I'll be too lazy to make a move on you." Sehkt said as Hedin oddly felt relieved but partly wounded at the purple haired woman's offer, if he could even call it that.

"O-Oh. Well I've been talking with them about life and stuff about me. And I talked about you and how I plan, to help you get a good girl! Uncle Hogni mentioned once that it's been a while since you dated or pursued love. So I thought, why not help my Pops pursue romance!" Bell said with complete honesty, to only get punched on top of the head and now nurse the steaming lump that formed.

"Idiot! W-Well. I thank you for looking after this idiot of mine." Hedin said as he grabbed hold of him by the back of his collar and started to drag him too the door. Turning back as the ladies waved at them.

"I-I um...take care I suppose? A-And good festivites for you to come." Hedin stuttered out, still perplexed this was all happening.

"Man pops, you do need my help. Well, see you around Lena, Sehkt, Miss Fortuna, Miss Raikou, Miss Liruka! I might pop by for a visit and to talks some more if you're willing." Bell said as mentally, Hedin was shaking his head and wondering how this boy had the balls to not be embarrassed from all this.

"Take care Bell~"

"Come by any time sweetie~! Mama will be here for cuddles!"

"And I'll be here whenever you wanna practice in the bedroom! Or for your dad!"

"*Yawn* Take care...kid...ZzZzzz."

"Maybe I'll see you in the dungeons sometimes Bell! Good luck on your deliveries!"

They called out as they said their goodbyes. Shutting the door behind him, Hedin sighed. And soon ran off into a full sprint across the district. Holding Bell close and away from the wenches and cheap whores attempting to get their attention.

Bell was laughing as he heard Hedin's cries of rejection to the women of the Pleasure District. And more so at how flustered he was becoming as they passed down more 'scantly dressed' women and some even showing their bare tits.

'Heh! Well at least now I know to try and avoid these types of women to look for Pops. I gotta think and find a nice girl for him. Maybe someone responsible and knows how to relax on occasion. Oh, I should get him a girl that wears glasses too like him!' Bell thought as he was continued to be dragged out of the Pleasure District and now headed towards Ganesha's

[Flashback End]

"I'm kinda surprised you managed to find people that would help you, and not in their usual way. But, what happened after your delivery?" Hephaestus said, slightly relieved that the boy was fine and apparently had common sense to handle about the Pleasure District.

"Well apparently Allen never delivered his part. So they had to punish him when we got back home. Then when Lady Freya asked what happened with me, well...she said she needed today and yesterday to prepare a punishment for Allen. I've never seen her that pissed at all..." Bell said as he slightly shivered at the haunting face on his goddess.

"I pitty that poor child. But what about you, did you get punished for that idiot's actions?" Hephaestus asked as Bell shook his head and laughed as he waved his hands in front of her.

"N-No no. You don't have to worry about that. I told her what happened and she was relieved I was smart about the situation. Though she was proud of me for thinking about Pop's future. She was worried about him not taking it easy and settling down after all his years in the familia. So she was relieved to hear about my idea for him." Bell said as he chuckled. Leaning back on his char and looked at the redheaded goddess.

"Now, what about you Lady Phae?" Bell asked as Hephaestus blinked and looked surprised.

"I-I um..excuse me?"

"What's been going on with you? I bet that things have been pretty busy. Especially with Lady Freya constantly visiting and talking with you. Why not speak your mind? I'm not in a rush to hurry back." Bell said as Hephaestus looked at the boy and wanted to cry.

'Someone will actually listen to me...is there a god for us gods!?'

"Y-You sure...this could take a while?

"I'm all ears. I heard that you and my goddess briefly talked about some of your children. So, let me hear some gossip." Bell said as he smiled and snickered in his seat. Not noticing the smile on Hephaestus's face and the lone tear falling from her eye.

Hours had passed. As now it was already sunset across Orario. Their talks filled the room with loud annoyed rants of Hephaestus and her idiot genius children she had. Her own bitter sorrow how people expect her to listen, but no one wants to hear about her. Laughters at past stories of one another.

Sadly as the sun set, so did their conversation needed to come to an end. Handing the boy Freya's order, tightening the packaging so the boy wouldn't open it or take a peek inside. The boy placed it in his bag and slung it over his shoulder. Bowing at the goddess as he headed for the door.

"Oh, by the way Lady Phae! If you ever wanna talk some more, then drop by the manor. Lady Freya's been discussing about having a get together with some other gods to chat about their days. So maybe we can talk more then." Bell said as Hephaestus nodded at his suggestion.

"That would be nice actually. I'll bring some drinks once in a while."

"Hopefully I'll be able to join in on your god's tea party. Well, take care and get plenty of rest Lady Phae. And I'll try to knock some sense into that Welf guy if I meet him. Have a good night!" Bell said as he shut the door back on him and left the office.

Hephaestus sighed in content and relaxed in her chair. Never had she felt this light on her shoulders, or body for that matter. Looking at the door once again, she could still picture Bell there standing and smiling at her.

"You seemed to have had some fun with my Bell, Phae Phae~!"

"GAHHH!?" Hephaestus yelled as she fell off her chair. Looking behind her window to see Freya there, seeming to sit on the air as the window was opened. To reveal that it was Hedin that assisted Freya and both stepped inside her office.

"DON'T SCARE ME LIKE THAT WOMAN! AND DON'T YOU DARE GET JEALOUS! YOU SENT HIM TO ME!"

"That I did~ And this is what I expected to happen. You needed someone to listen and get your issues out of your system. Bell does have a way with people. But don't you forget...who's familia he belongs to."

"Yeah yeah you horny woman. But why are you and the elf here?" Hephaestus asked as she soon got back on her chair as Hedin stepped forward and pushed his glasses up.

"If it wouldn't be much trouble. I have to ask, what does this gift for Bell do exactly?" Hedin said as Hephaestus looked at the elf and then to Freya who nodded in approval before turning back to the concerned Hedin.

"In history, there's been records of you gods giving humans gifts or weapons. And even the first blessings. But, something bugs me about this gift. I'm only aware the fact that this weapon is said to suit Bell as he grows. But, what I want to know, is how IT will grow alongside him." Hedin said as he pushed his glasses up, as they gleemed white before the god's view.