This is outrageous! No, it's beyond outrageous — even for the Gods!
It's truly too much for the Gods to bear!
The high Gods who had just been Discover more novels on NovelHub - your gateway to endless stories. They showed intense disapproval of her unyielding attitude, glaring at her with anger in an attempt to pressure her into submission.
Though Hestia's approach differed slightly from Loki's and Freya's, it followed the same basic pattern. They all leveraged their Familia's overwhelming strength to secure impressive and powerful aliases for their members.
『 Braver 』, 『 King 』, 『 Sword Princess 』, 『 Vana Freya 』 — all of these followed this pattern.
Damn it! They're not taking us seriously at all!
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The malice in her tone matched her earlier attitude toward Apollo, making no attempt to hide her hostility.
This sent all the high Gods who had been condemning her into a panic.
"You... are you trying to ignite the flames of war in Orario?!"
"I never said that." Hestia shrugged, showing she didn't wish to be the villain. But then she declared with authority, "Though I don't want to be enemies with my fellow Gods, my child Adam says he doesn't care if war breaks out! No matter who challenges us! If you want war, prepare to be annexed!"
The high Gods who had been ready to condemn her further quickly backed down.
Faced with Adam's terrifying strength, they had to consider whether their Familia could withstand his wrath if they provoked him.
"...At this rate, he's more like a Demon Lord than a Hero." An unknown high God muttered, voicing what they all thought.
But would things proceed smoothly for Hestia? Her actions were clearly challenging the authority of Orario's two major Familias.
Would Loki and Freya just stand by and watch?
The high Gods turned their gaze toward the two Goddesses sitting in the corner, hoping they would step forward to discipline Hestia, whom they viewed as arrogant.
However, their hopes were dashed.
Loki and Hestia had always been at odds, clashing whenever they met — and almost every encounter ended with Loki's defeat. She had lost far more times than she had won.
This seemed like the perfect opportunity to strike at Hestia. If Loki spoke up, the alias of 『 Hero 』 would surely be rejected, and Hestia would face opposition from other deities.
But... considering how her Familia had received favors from Adam, how her expedition team praised him, and how Ais frequently commended his strength and guidance, Loki couldn't bring herself to say "no".
In the end, she chose to agree.
Because... it was interesting!
She was the Goddess of Mischief, after all. Interesting things should naturally be allowed to unfold.
Why suppress something that promised such entertainment?
"Hey hey hey, regarding what Hestia said, I, Loki, agree! There's absolutely no problem!"
Her voice echoed through the silent venue. Her eyes narrowed to slits, giving her the appearance of a cunning fox.
This calculated expression left the high Gods unable to discern her true intentions.
"Of course, I agree as well." Freya said, who had recovered from her earlier flush, radiating beauty befitting her divine status.
The other high Gods sensed something different. Her charm seemed more potent than before.
Yet the Goddess of Beauty could charm them effortlessly anyway — like the difference between 10 million and 10.01 million — a change almost imperceptible to anyone.
Feeling a rush of excitement, the Beauty Goddess gracefully adjusted her posture, maintaining perfect composure.
Her alluring movement caused the other high Gods to avert their eyes bashfully, trying not to fall under her charm and embarrass themselves.
Such weakness from the high Gods filled the Beauty Goddess with contempt. They couldn't even resist her casual charm — how inferior they were compared to that child.
The thought sent another wave of excitement through her.
"Ahem, Freya, you said you agree... is that true?" Hermes asked with feigned puzzlement.
His intention was clear — to ensure all high Gods understood that Orario's two leading Familias had agreed, leaving no room for objection.
Yet he harbored private suspicions. Had the Beauty Goddess taken a liking to Adam?
It seemed obvious! Why else would she speak in Hestia's favor?
After all, wouldn't anyone want to secure a fitting alias for someone they admired?
"Then I'll say it again, the alias Hermes proposed — Hero. I think it's perfect, let's call him that." Freya repeated firmly.
Her words rang clear throughout the hall.
The unified stance of Loki and Freya sent ripples of shock through the venue.
"They... actually agreed?!"
"I can't believe both Loki and Freya..."
"Ah! Loki is one thing, but even Freya is ?"
"Unbelievable, unbelievable."
"Now Orario is going to change."
"Really envious of Hestia."
The high Gods cast envious glances at Hestia, bitter acceptance on their faces. This diminutive Goddess, once at the bottom of the divine hierarchy, was about to rise.
A new Familia, surging with power!
And now, in one magnificent leap, it would join the ranks of Orario's elite — all thanks to a single person.
— 『 Hero 』 Adam Carter.
With Loki and Freya's declaration, the decision was final — Adam's alias would be 『 Hero 』. No one could challenge it now.
Orario would soon rest upon three mighty pillars: Finn Deimne, the 『 Braver 』; Ottar, the 『 King 』; and Adam Carter, the 『 Hero 』.
"Well then, it's decided — Hestia's Familia member, Adam Carter's alias shall be known to all Gods at this Denatus." Hermes announced, bringing his role as proposer to a close.
The title 『 Hero 』 would spread through every corner of Orario via the Guild's bulletin boards.
And so, Adam's alias was sealed.
With Hestia's proud snort, the battle for the alias drew to its end.
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