(Open)
David changed the sign in his restaurant to welcome his customers, it is still early in the morning contrary to how other establishments open their business at night when adventurers retire for the day.
However, there are already a few people waiting outside for a 'Take Out'.
A new term for the people of Orario that is very popular for adventurers who want to eat a delicacy in the dungeon but don't have much time to cook in the morning.
"Good morning Miss David! You look as beautiful as ever!"
Some rowdy adventurer greeted him from behind, he just smile and greet them back.
"Good morning as well, and I'm not a Miss but a Mister!"
"Haha and still very cheerful as always."
David just shakes his head helplessly, his business is already open for a week, yet they still treat his clarification as a prank.
After a few weeks like how his god promised his restaurant was finished immediately, it is located just a few meters steps away from the guild and tower of Babel.
It was supposed to be a few blocks away however Freya eagerly changed the location, so it would be accessible to her.
Walking towards the counter his clone is busy tending to the customer while some are in the kitchen cooking their orders, he goes towards the second floor of the restaurant that was exclusive for gods and goddesses.
Within just a week his restaurant has become a hit, even without counting Freya's publicity, no one can question that his cooking is the best.
Even the goddess of beauty demanded his restaurant and the hostess of fertility to be one as most of its patrons are comparing them.
However, he doesn't want to operate at night as his god Goibniu still piles him more orders, and he has to dive into a dungeon to level up.
Hephaestus is sitting at a corner beside the window while overlooking the busy street outside, with a smile on her face and a hand on her stomach she looks like a newlywed woman expecting a child.
"Sorry for the wait Hephaestus, some adventurers are too energetic in the morning."
Putting down two cups of still-hot coffee he sits beside her before kissing her cheeks, her red hair is slowly swaying in the wind which is slightly longer than before.
"I think your new hairstyle suit you."
Hephaestus blushed before brushing her hair and sipping her daily cup of coffee, after becoming his lover she barely accepts any request except for those personal requests so that she had more time with him.
After the ordeal with Freya a month ago she had to take the initiative or else she would be overtaken and thankfully after a few tricks and gimmicks, he finally agreed to cross the line.
Hephaestus can't help but remember how 'manly' her David was contrary to his feminine looks, and after a few days of 'exercise' she finally bears his child.'
A few days ago Freya noticed a budding soul in her stomach which sent her into panic, annoying her greatly to tell her how could a god be pregnant.
Of course, she didn't tell her how until she received David's affirmation and love which Freya is still working on, even Hephaestus was amazed at how resolute Freya was.
'Thankfully David cannot be charmed or else.'
Hephaestus even guess that she tried it multiple times but failed as even she as a goddess of beauty asked her for his love and preferences instead of simply charming him.
Looking down at David with the usual position of his head on her lap, she remembered that he was supposed to join in the next expedition between Loki and her Familia tomorrow.
"Will you use your clone or go to the expedition yourself tomorrow?"
"Hmm? Oh, right I forgot."
Sitting up he remembered that he has to look for his weapon's required material for its last upgrade.
"I'll go to the expedition myself, the restaurant would be very busy and both of you and Freya would be away because of the upcoming Denatus, so ill just entertain myself down in the dungeon."
"Hmm, now that I remember you didn't have a nickname as you just recently level upright? Do you have any suggestions?"
"Nickname? I don't care as long as it's short."
Lying back down David snuggled in Hephaestus's stomach while giggling, the goddess even thought of telling him that he would be an expecting father but decided against it as she would tell it herself after the expedition, and Denatus.
'I wonder what would be his reaction.'
Smiling she caress his now silver hair.
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(Denatus)
A large group of gods and goddesses are meeting up for the Denatus that which only occurs once every three months, the purpose of this meeting is more a get-together and gathering.
Except for naming their recently leveled-up child, they're just exchanging information and pleasantries, while others just don't have better things to do.
Hestia is bothered by her now numbed cheeks after all those pinching it experienced, she had it covered now by both of her hands however everyone is staring at her chest instead.
"You should have worn something more appropriate Hestia."
Her friend Hephaestus is by her side with closed eyes, she looks focused and serious for some reason since they met, and she notices that something is different from her usual self, but she doesn't know what it is.
"Yet you still wear that white shirt for men Hephaestus, at least you don't leave it open now."
Mimicking her friend she also crossed her hands below her great asset that only cause it to look greater after she squeeze it.
However, she only bring her hand back to her face as she thought that everyone would attack her cheeks again after everyone stare at her.
"You should stop bringing that milker where ever you go shorty! It only distracts everyone!"
Loki that just arrived suddenly pounces on Hestia trying to pinch her cheeks however the short goddess is already prepared for her attack.
"Huff huff huff maybe you left yours in the heaven Loki that's why everyone ignores you!"
"Why you!"
Before both goddesses start their epic rumble a soothing voice breaks their fight, everyone can't help but stare at Freya as she wears something way more modest clothes compare to her old self.
With a pure white dress that covers both her shoulder to her ankles, she looks like a deity that recently just descended from heaven.
"Both of you should stop bickering Loki, Hestia. The Denatus would start soon."
While covering her mouth, she smiled before proceeding to her designated position. Everyone can't help but be mesmerized by her change, in the past, her charm can capture anyone however now she doesn't need any charm.
"There's something different from Freya, she looks more... reserved?"
"I wonder how low is your vocabulary shorty" sitting down beside Hestia she leans close to her ear enough to whisper "You should be warier with Freya as she is aiming for your child."
Hestia was alarmed at what Loki revealed to her as everyone knows how Freya loves to collect all different kinds of pets in Orario, no matter if they were already in a Familia.
Hephaestus looks at Loki and concludes that she must know something about her and Freya, she knows how twisted and smart the goddess of trickery is, so she decided to talk to her and Hestia later as she also requires something from them.
'I hope I can avoid this, but I guess I cannot.'
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(Loki PoV)
After the Denatus, Hephaestus invited me and Hestia to one of the most well-known restaurants in Orario, except for its worldly taste, all the waitresses were also the best of the best.
Loki can't help but anticipate their upcoming meeting, she knows that Hephaestus finally found her lover and this is his restaurant, Magen David.
She hasn't yet visited the establishment as it is fairly new however Freya strongly recommended this place as the best place in the Orario.
Loki had a suspicion that Hephaestus and Freya are sharing the same lover as her intel just discovered the red-haired goddess rushing to Freya Familia late at night a few weeks ago.
Freya even strongly pressured everyone to accept Hephaestus's suggestion for her lover's nickname, Magen David which means God's love and Protection for David (Shield of David).
'Looks like this lover boy is pretty capable to secure both of them, I wonder what he tastes.'
Loki the goddess of trickery is a well-known carnivorous of both sexes, while she prefers a woman than men she doesn't mind biting those outstanding ones.
Observing the exterior and interior of the building Loki can't help but be amazed at the beauty and practicality of the place, everything was crafted magnificently without sacrificing any efficiency.
The restaurant has two floors and the top one is exclusive for gods and goddesses, it seems created with the confidence of captivating them.
The whole place looks very different form than usual building style of Orario however it stands up more because of it.
Loki examines the four stunning waitresses of the restaurant, except for their unbelievable beauty she can also feel that their strength is also comparable to level 4 or level 5 adventurers.
'What an appetite.'
Loki looked at Hephaestus wondering how dangerous David is not knowing that even with Freya's constant seduction he is still very loyal to his first love.
While the goddess of trickery is looking for a way to have a night out with one of the waitresses.
Hestia is looking around the restaurant in excitement, she was supposed to start working here a few weeks ago however Hephaestus insisted for her to learn first before becoming a waitress.
She knows that only 7 people are manning this place, four waitresses on the first floor and 3 chefs on both floors, while David would be managing the top floor for the gods, he did it purposely to avoid the god and goddess eyeing the waitress below.
Running upstairs she overtakes Hephaestus to change her clothes on the highest floor where the employee is staying, she would be starting to work here starting tomorrow but she can't help but serve her friends themselves before anyone else.
Hephaestus smiled after seeing Hestia so eager to work herself a big difference compared to her past self where she only loved to laze and play around.
"Now that we're alone Hephaestus is there something that you want to talk about? Was this because of your lover? And Freya's?"
Hephaestus sits in her usual place beside the window before urging Loki to sit in front of her.
"Don't be too hasty Loki we should try the dishes first before starting our conversation, we are also waiting for another goddess to arrive before it."
"Was it Freya? If its her then my guess would be right...."
Loki cant finish her words as Hephaestus removed her eyepatch, showing her now healed face before her.
"Yes it is Freya."