Danmachi - Infinite Mana System!

Chapter 115 - Runes Study

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Third Person POV
Orario.

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After the meeting of the gods, Lucius left and went straight home without waiting for Hestia. Upon arriving, Bell, Lili, Welf, Mikoto, Cassandra, Daphne, and Haruhime were all waiting for Lucius to better understand the course of events and the impact of Lucius's actions on the Hestia family.

"Everything went smoothly, better than expected, and Ishtar was sentenced to return to the heavens," Lucius commented, turning his gaze to Haruhime. "Soon, you will be free; you have the freedom to do whatever you want, although I would like you to join the family." Lucius made it clear that Haruhime was free to do as she pleased, though he was sure she would choose to stay.

"I will stay, Lucius-san," Haruhime said timidly with a blush on her face.

"That's great, you are a special addition to this family too, Haruhime, it won't be long before you acquire Hestia's falna and officially become part of the family," Lucius commented, placing his hand on her shoulder, making the girl blush a bit more.

A few hours later, Hestia returned exhausted. "Finally, it's over..." she murmured. Her gaze turned to Lucius. "Why do you have to be such a big troublemaker... You know what I had to answer after you left? Some gods are fearing you, that you might attack weaker families with your history," Hestia said, quite tired.

"A reason for no one to mess with our family again, goddess Hestia," Lucius replied, unconcerned about his reputation being seen in such a way.

"Anyway," Hestia continued, "you and Bell-kun now have your nicknames."

"Me?" Bell asked, a bit surprised.

"Yes, now everyone calls you Rabbit Foot, while Lucius... Well... he can announce it himself, since the gods agreed to his demand, some pleased that you stopped the civil war and some fearing that you might attack them in anger," Hestia commented.

"Hahaha, that's good. Riekling!" Lucius announced, and Riekling appeared in a flash. "Yes, master?" he said, and Lucius spoke with enthusiasm, "Bring some good wine from the stock, let's celebrate, I am now the Mage King of Orario!" Lucius said enthusiastically.

"Mage King?!" Lili almost choked.

"That's amazing, Lucius-San..." Haruhime commented.

"Hahahaha! That's so like you!" Welf laughed.

Meanwhile, Cassandra, Daphne, and Mikoto just looked at Lucius in silence, already accustomed to his personality.

After Riekling brought the wine, Lucius opened it and began drinking with those who could join him, celebrating his achievements.

"Hey, Lucius, you have to settle things with Loki, you know how she's bothering me with your relationship with the mage from your family?!" Hestia said, annoyed.

"Hahaha. Let her be, the goddess of trickery won't stop me from taking what I want," Lucius declared.

"Tsk. Then you deal with her next time!" Hestia yelled, and Lucius just laughed.

"Riekling, tell Riveria that if she's free, I won't go to the dungeon and will study the magical runes we got on our mission, if she wants to join me, she can come here," Lucius declared and handed a letter to his house elf for him to deliver at the gate of the Twilight Mansion.

He vanished and returned 30 seconds later, "They wanted to attack me, master Lucius, so I delivered the paper and left that place," Riekling said in an irritated tone.