Danmachi: Is It Wrong to Be the Main Character in Orario?

Chapter 948: The Public Reveal of the Relationship with the Five Goddesses

Having completed his self-convergence, Bell finally crossed into the three-digit realm. There was no grand spectacle, no earth-shattering ascension—just a simple, natural self-enhancement.His authority continued to expand, fully achieving "omniscience and omnipotence." Then, came the transformation within himself. However, this time, the ascension didn’t feel as though he struggled with control. Everything fell into place as naturally as his newfound omniscience and omnipotence.

As he folded away the Simulated Star Creation Map and stepped back onto the 100th floor, two girls appeared before him. One had long black hair, wearing a pure white kimono that gave off an aura of sanctity. The other had long silver hair and wore simple adventurer’s attire, giving off... an inexplicably irritating vibe.

Seeing the latter, veins bulged on Bell’s forehead. His expression, usually unfazed in the face of any monster, twisted into a ferocious grimace.

"Fine, fine, fine. You’ve finally come before me, Mother."

Meteria, seeing her child’s sudden outburst, immediately stopped smiling. Her face hardened as she spun around and fled.

"Ah! Why do you hold such a grudge, child? That was something mother specially prepared for you!"

"Very well! This time I absolutely will punch you in the head! If I don’t hurt you properly, I’m not your son!"

"You wicked child, swearing such a vicious oath!"

Meteria, now more determined to run, was sure that her child’s punch would leave her in agony for a long time. To avoid that fate, the only option was to run faster.

"Hehehe, Mom, stop right there! Stand still and take my punch!"

"Who’s going to stop now!?"

Meteria knew her child would follow through on his threat. By now, she could feel the immense pressure building in his sandbag-sized fist. If that fist truly landed, even she would be knocked senseless in one blow.

Thus, she would never stop—her son’s fists were no joke.

...

Watching the chase between mother and son, Shiki Ryougi found herself momentarily speechless. As she observed Meteria’s nimble evasion, a mischievous thought crossed her mind. As the woman sprinted past, Shiki slyly stuck out her foot.

A three-digit speed ambush was too fast to react to, even for someone of Meteria’s level. She met her tragic end.

"Bad child! I’ve honed my skills at this level for billions of years. Do you really think you, who just entered this stage, can catch me?"

Meteria arrogantly turned back to taunt Bell, causing his veins to bulge with anger.

But suddenly, Bell froze. His furious expression twisted into a wicked grin. "Is that so? Mom, you really think you can escape a beating?"

"Hmph! You brat! My escape skills are..." Whoa!

Before Meteria could finish boasting, she felt her foot violently trip, and instantly, a hand grabbed her flailing body.

Meteria looked down at the hand that clutched her shoulder, cold sweat pouring down her face. She stiffened and turned her head.

"Momma’s precious baby, could you be a little gentler?"

Thud!

The answer was a resounding punch, knocking Meteria flat as a board. Bell casually shook his still-heating fist.

"A punch carrying the weight of the world. Even a three-digit level would be knocked out in one blow."

With that, Bell dropped his ferocious expression and turned to look apologetically at Shiki Ryougi.

"My apologies. My mother’s infuriating behavior made it impossible to hold back."

"Don’t worry about it."

Shiki Ryougi looked down at Meteria, sprawled on the ground, confirming that the madwoman had indeed been knocked unconscious with a single punch.

"Your mother can be quite irritating at times. A little lesson serves her right—at least it’ll stop her from jumping around for no reason."

Bell grabbed Meteria by the collar, effortlessly hoisting the unconscious woman onto his back.

"I came today to congratulate you on entering our world, but it seems now isn’t the right time."

"Ahaha... Sorry, sorry. Some things will have to wait for later."

Shiki Ryougi didn’t seem annoyed by Bell’s half-hearted apology.

"Fine. You’ve got plenty to handle around here these next couple of days. We can focus on the world fusion matter after that."

"Then let’s discuss it properly in three days. At my place?"

"Hm... that’s fine."

"Until then."

With no progress possible these two days, Shiki Ryougi had no objection to postponing the talks. After all, certain matters couldn’t be resolved in a single sitting. Bell had only just completed his ascension. Stepping into their realm would likely require some time to rest.

Shiki Ryougi glanced at Meteria, who was slung across Bell’s back. The woman wouldn’t be waking up anytime soon.

Having agreed to meet again in three days, Bell and Shiki Ryougi simultaneously departed the 100th floor of the Dungeon. Shiki Ryougi returned to her home.

Bell, meanwhile, grabbed Meteria by the collar and headed for the Tower of Babel—the conference chamber where the gods gathered. Upon arriving at the Tower of Babel, Bell said nothing. He simply dragged Meteria before Hera.

"As promised, I’ve brought back this idiot mother. This fool mother is yours, Grandma Hera."

"....."

The title ’Grandma’ nearly made Hera choke on her breath.

"Don’t call me Grandma! I’m still young!"

Bell merely chuckled and brushed the remark aside. His gaze swept over the assembled gods before he let out a light laugh.

"My apologies, my apologies. I must return home to rest tonight, so I cannot answer your inquiries just yet. After a night’s rest, we’ll discuss whatever you wish to know or find interesting tomorrow. For today, I must take my leave."

The gods, hearing this, refrained from asking their questions. After all, he hadn’t said he couldn’t answer them—he simply needed time to rest.

"Bell."

Hermes’ voice suddenly cut through the air, and he emerged from the crowd with a mischievous grin.

"Quite a few gods were wondering if you have any romantic interests."

"Huh?"

A flicker of surprise crossed Bell’s face before he turned, embarrassed, toward the gods.

"My apologies on that front."

He then shifted his gaze to Hestia.

"Hestia."

"Here I am!"

Hestia, who had been waiting eagerly, skipped over to Bell’s side, her face beaming with a smile she couldn’t contain.

So that’s how it is!

The surrounding goddesses all shot envious glances at Hestia.

At this moment, how could they not know who Bell truly favored?

But just as the gods thought this was the limit, they heard Bell continue calling out names.

"Hephaestus."

Hephaestus, who had been seated beside Hestia, rose and approached Bell.

"Artemis."

Artemis, seated on Hestia’s other side, likewise rose and approached Bell.

"Loki."

The gods were already bewildered upon seeing Hephaestus and Artemis. But when even Loki rose and came to Bell’s side, the gods felt their minds struggling to process it.

"And Freya."

The final name sent the already stunned gods into a second wave of bewilderment.

Watching the five goddesses step forward, the gods finally understood why they had been so earnest in shielding Bell earlier. Turns out, these five goddesses had been on the same side from the very beginning.

"Well then, everyone, see you tomorrow."

With that, Bell departed the Tower of Babel, accompanied by the five goddesses.

"....."

The sheer shockwaves caused by the five goddesses left the gods atop the Tower of Babel momentarily speechless.