The news quickly began spreading, the news that Shurry was awake, their hero that killed the embodiment of destruction.
"Hey, did you hear yet?"
"Hmm, what? About the hero waking up?"
"Yeah, he went right over to the crystal prison and freed the Grand Spirit Aria!"
"Yeah, I know… I heard the story already."
"Still, it's amazing, his first act after rising from his victory slumber was to free her."
"AHAHAHA! There's no way that was his first act after waking up. Nope, not possible."
"Huh? What do you mean?"
"He has four wives who no doubt laid with him every moment till he woke up. Then there's the much needed meal after that, and then he probably would introduce his kids to the previous members of Zeus and Hera familia who returned as gods and spirits."
"And then he went to free Aria?"
"Perhaps, it's not like I know everything about the hero. Just those things… He's extremely protective of family and familia. So there's little doubt he'd prioritize anything else, even if it would seem selfish to do so."
"Not like I can blame him for it, he's earned a few handfuls of selfishness by now."
"HA! We still haven't finished paying back what we owe him from the last time he saved everyone, killing Erebus the way he did."
"Yeah, and now the world owes a debt, one that can't be paid…"
"Eh, not like he's the type to collect, he probably doesn't even care about it."
"Why's that?"
"Because that group of ladies seeking him out is not going to stop now."
…
Similarly the guild, and the gods were preparing for the Denatus to begin, an emergency one to be specific. Though the purpose of this meeting was to go over the results of the new state of the world, it was quite the headache for them now for many reasons.
"That was quite impressive." Modi sighed.
"Indeed, though there's some things to worry about now." Hermes said, rubbing his chin.
"Alright everyone, as you know the lower world's been cleared of monsters, the 5th planet has been completely demolished… and the 6th planet permanently scarred along with a reclassification as the 5th planet." Hera said bringing the Denatus to order.
"What will we do about our little fun down here? Surely it won't be the same now?" Another god asked, then looked at Loki, and Freya. "More specifically, what are we going to do with them, and their familias?"
"That is a really good question." Zeus nodded. "They were removed from the city for their evil actions, in an attempt to make amends for murder, as well as other crimes. What do you two think?"
"You want our opinion, Zeus?" Maxim blinked, and then laughed. "Oh, that's right I forgot for a moment. Empress and I did manage to become low ranking gods ourselves…" He chuckled nervously, causing a few chuckles all around.
"Well, my son-in-law doesn't really care too much for them, but it seems his hatred has been quelled now that his father's returned as well." Empress said. "Can't wait to see what the two of them make in the future." She smiled. "I wonder how cute they'll be…"
"It seems our new kin have some things to get used to. What about Albert though, where's he at?"
"Probably still enjoying the company of his whole family. We should probably not bother them with silly things like this meeting."
"Oh, right… That leaves, Hathor. What do you think should be done?"
"Loki, and Freya familias are no longer banned from the city of Orario. However, they must have a force out there in the world to help people." Hathor said, crossing her arms with a huff. "One more thing, Freya, you're banned from using your charm. Use it and you're heading right back to Tenkai."
"You mean I can't use it at all?"
"Nope, just leave my son out of it entirely. So no charms on him, his familia or pack. I won't intervene in his fury if you do."
"Pfft, alright, that's acceptable."
"So, what's next?"
"Naming the children who performed excellent feats, I am Ganesha!"
"Yes, and now… my son will officially be given the title of Hero."
There was no room for negotiation on that matter. None in the slightest. Though that didn't stop the gods from trying to make up new ones to add into the titles given. Stuff like: Planet Pounder, Storm Surge, and Shooting Star. All were rejected, though Astraea sorta liked the Shooting Star name as well.
"Good, now then. With that settled, let's deal with all of the other minor issues. And get everything back on track."
"Wait, will your son… clear the dungeon?"
"He has an idea of what's down there, but he hasn't asked me about it yet. If he does, perhaps we should tell him?"
Everyone looked at the two new gods as if wondering what they would think about it.
"Hey, I'm not going to say anything about it."
"Same here… Though I suspect that he will both clear it, and not at the same time."
The gods in the room breathed a collective sigh of relief minus a few who were already completely unbothered.
…
Shurry had begun making rounds in the city, checking up everyone he could. Healing everyone stupid enough to get injured after his moonlight went away. Eventually he found himself at the Heroes bridge where Goibniu was, polishing the statue he'd made years ago.
"So, you've finally come here to see it up close." Goibniu said, with his usual tone. "If you waited any longer I might have thought you didn't want it."
"I don't… But that's not what it's for." Shurry explained, with a half guilty smile.
"You don't need to worry about being idolized by others now. You're already worthy of it… I'd say you're worthy of a few more things too, but that's not up to me, nor any god."
"If you say so…"
"Something's on your mind? Need some help with it?"
"Yeah, it's a lover, or rather a potential lover related…"
"Ah, well I'm no good at stuff like that. But, I can tell, you need to hear something…" Goibniu said with a gruff tone, dipping his rag into polish. "Weapons aren't set and done, they can be reforged, and remade. So, in essence, nothing is set in stone… One can always make adjustments when the time comes."
Shurry thought about the god's words, as Goibniu went back to work.
"Thank you, Lord Goibniu…" He said before making his way away.
"Seems like I was right… He's already a hero, I wonder what kind of reforging he'll do this time."
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