Long ago...
We, gods descended to this Lower World that our children live in,
seeking new experiences.
And we have decided to live in this Lower World forever with them.
With our divine powers locked away,
our lives wouldn't be as easy or convenient, but we vowed to live happily.
Some sought after prosperity,
and some sought after heroes,
and...
some sought after "salvation".
Alright.
Umm...
Huh?
Wha...?!
What time is it?! I'm late to my job!
Why didn't you wake me up, Bell?!
Several times actually.
Oh, and Bell.
Yes?
You do your best.
Yes, I will!
Thanks, Goddess.
I need to run, too.
Hey, adventurer! Heading to the Dungeon?
Yes!
You are up early, as always!
Good morning!
Take this with you!
Thank you!
Oh! Little Rookie's here!
Morning!
Morning.
We're cheering for you!
Thanks!
Syr! Good morning!
Here, have your lunch for today.
Thank you.
MEOW?!
Huh?
Where're you, Ryu?!
Ugh! We've tons of work to do.
Hey! Watch out!
Ah!! The plate shattered!
Is Ryu out?
Yeah, I don't know where she is...
Do you know anything about her whereabouts, Bell?
No, I've no idea...
I see...
If I see her, I'll tell her that you were looking for her.
Thank you.
No problem!
Here's one...
Good morning!
Oh, Bell.
What are you up to, Eina?
I'm preparing for tonight's festival. What about you, Bell? Off to the Dungeon?
Yes!
Take care of yourself. Adventures should...
not venture!
Huh?
I know that already!
I wish that were true...
Lili! Welf!
Oh, you're here.
Master Bell.
I'm sorry to keep you waiting.
Then, lets...
Head off.
To the Dungeon!
Welf!
Lemme handle this!
Get down!
Wha...?!
Hmph. You were in over your head, Master Welf.
Heh... My bad.
Oh. By the way, Master Bell.
Hm?
Are you going to tonight's festival?
Yep, I'm planning to.
Then, let me join you!
Of course.
How about you, Welf?
Well...
Let's earn some extra money, first.
Right.
I second your plan.
Wow! This is amazing!
This is your first Holy Moon Festival, right?
Holy Moon Festival?
Yes.
This is traditional celebration that dates back before the gods' descent.
I remember now... Isn't this about sending prayers to the moon goddess for our protection?
So this is another Lower World tradition.
It's so like Orario.
Bell!
Let's go eat some grilled calamari!
G-Goddess?! Don't pull me so hard!
Goddess Hestia...
Mhm?
Don't you think this is a great opportunity to sell potato snacks?
I'm sure you'll make profits in these conditions.
Well, you know the rumor? The rumor says some good-for-nothing thief trying to seduce my Bell.
So I dogeza'd to get my paid leave for today!
Who are you calling a thief!
How could you have the audacity to say that when you abuse your position as his goddess?!
What did you say?!
What did you call me?!
Y-You two... Don't start that here...
Welf, help me.
Alright! Let's go eat some takoyaki! Here I come!
Welf ...
Friends, lend me your ears!
Listen if you stand far. Watch if you stand close!
This voice...
Call out your name if you think you've got what it takes!
Now! Which intrepid hero will pull this spear free!
What's he up to...?
This legendary spear can only be freed by the chosen one, who will be blessed by the very Goddess of Purity!
Not only that!
He or she will also be invited to a grand trip around the world!
A trip officially approved by the Guild!
A legendary spear, he said?
Lord Hermes is up to no good... Again...
But it sound fun. Let's try, Bell!
Um. Okay.
Let us try, too, Ais.
Okay...
Hm?
HUH?!
W-Wallenwhatsit...!
Goddess Hestia... and Bell Cranel!
Ais! We can't lose this fight!
Huh? Okay...
Bell! This is for our familia's honor!
Eh... Um... I don't know if this really about that...
Go for it!
Damn it! Too hard!
Now! Who's the next challenger?
That's me!
Owww... No, it doesn't move an inch...
Ouch! Isn't that too fast to give up now, Lefiya?
Now, next...
Oh, that's...!
Renowned Sword Princess! Ais Wallenstein is on stage!
Get it, Sword Princess!
Witness the power of Sword Princess! Go, Ain Wallenstein!
You can do it, Ais!
Huh?
No... I can't...
N-No... it can't be... even by Ais, the Lv. 6 adventurer?
Good! Bell, pay back time! Prove you're better than Wallenwhatsit!
Do your best, Master Bell!
Enjoy!
No way. A Lv. 2 adventurer will never...
I heard you!
Now, the next challenger is...
Oh!
You're next, Bell?
Yes. Thanks for letting me on stage.
It's Little Rookie!
I found you...
Huh...?!
What?!
Of course... destiny would choose you...
Yippee! You've done it, Bell!
Bell... Amazing...
Wow. He really did it.
Heh... Did you see that?
No way!
See! My Bell is amazing!
Wallenwhatsit doesn't stand a chance!
Congratulations, Bell.
I-I don't understand...
Let me introduce the sponsor that made this world trip possible.
Sponsor...?
Artemis?! Is that you, Artemis?!
Do you two know each other?
We were friends in Heaven!
My best friend!
Artemis!
Huh?!
I found you. My Orion!
Ori...
on...?
Mmm...?
Wha...?
Wh-Wh-Wha...?!
WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!
What were you thinking, Artemis?!
I'm sorry. I was really glad to see him.
Glad?! What do you mean?!
G-Goddess... we haven't met before, right?
Um...?
Huh?
Hermes!!
That's Artemis I know?! No way!
I guess Artemis decided to blend in with other people in this Lower World.
S-She can't possibly...
So what was she like before?
Artemis is one of Heaven's virginal goddesses.
She is sworn to purity and cherishing virtue.
Simply put, she is absolutely-anti-romance.
One of the most anti-romantic people I've ever known.
Anti-romance...
How did she end up like this?!
So, how come anti-romance goddess ended up sponsoring this event?
Actually, a monster appeared outside of Orario.
Outside of Orario?
Yeah, the Artemis Familia found it, and it's giving them a hard time.
So she came here to ask for help...
So... the grand trip is just...
A monster quest Goddess Artemis issued?
Right, you have good intuition!
I knew this was too good to be true...
You know that's called "fraud".
Relax now...
Huh?
I've been looking for you, Orion.
N-No, I'm Bell Cranel...
No, you are Orion.
My hope.
Why me?
There's stronger adventurers, like Ais...
It's not the strength that the spear has chosen you for.
It's your pure soul.
Lord Hermes. Is this spear...
I told you, this is a legendary spear!
Even Hephaestus swears by its quality!
The spear has chosen you, Bell!
Chosen...
by the spear...
Huh?!
I want you to come with me, Orion, pure soul and all...
I...
Stop!
That hurt, Hestia.
That hurt me, too!
Need a hand...?
Th-Thanks...
No! Back on topic!
Artemis, we'll take your quest!
G-Goddess?!
I'll do anything for my dear friend!
Huh?!
Thank you, Hestia! Thank you...
I-I don't want you two alone together, anyways... That's too risky...
Then, I'm coming, too! Of course, you'll be paying for this later!
Welp, do I have a choice?
So, Bell. Now, it's all up to you...
You already have your answer, don't you?
Okay. I will take your quest.
Thank you, all of you.
You are not in my familia, but you will be my comrades for this journey.
Let us take a vow.
What?
Bell, her hand. Kiss it.
Ah, I-I'm sorry...
Mmm.
Wait! Isn't this...?!
Lili... Lili...
An indirect kiss with Master Bell...?
Hurry up, Lil' Lili.
Huh? What are you crying for?
Stupid! Moron! I hate you, Master Welf!
Wh-What's that for?! Stop hitting me!
Now, all is settled. Let's get going!
Huh?!
What do you think? These outfits are custom made by the renowned travel specialist - me!
Carefully selected materials allow them to be light yet flexible.
Their fibers consist of a fair amount of rare metals...
These are now 30% more durable than the past models!
But it's only battle cloth, you say? Non-non... it can be as tough as an armor...
Its suppleness never prevents the movements of its wearer!
Who can prepare such quality clothes in only few hours? You know who...
Me, Hermes...
You look great, Bell!
Thank you! The outfit suits you, too.
No one's listening...
Heh heh... is that right?
Maybe you are right. I thought it looked good on me, but I wasn't sure.
Are you taking a magic sword, Master Welf?
But now you mention it, maybe it really does suit me.
Mhm? Yeah, just in case...
But, why are we on top of the wall when we are heading outside of Orario...?
Who knows...
Artemis.
You know anything about it?
Um, no...
What's the plan now, Hermes?
Oh, here they come.
THAT'S...?!
Wh-What...?!
Goddess!
G-Ganesha?!
Yes! I am Ganesha!
So we are riding on this?
Yep. I asked Ganesha for his help.
It'll take over a month to get there on foot, but this will only take ten days!
I need to get back there as soon as possible, or Asfi won't be happy...
Huh? What do you mea-
WHOA?!
No! Stop that, that tickles!
Don't worry!
We've tamed these dragons since birth! They'll listen to anyone!
Hey, you don't have enough dragons for us.
To be frank, I couldn't pull together enough of them!
So, you'll need to ride two atop.
Two...
Bell!
Will you...
Ride with...
Meeeee?!
Relax now.
WHY?!!
Have a safe journey!
Are you alright?
Huh?
Are you afraid?
Afraid?
It's dark, and high up in the sky... And then there's the dragons...
Actually, my heart's beating quite fast...
Huh?!
Your heartbeat's faster than usual... Is it because you're afraid, or...
Enough! Artemis!
Bell is my child!
Don't flail around! You'll fall, Hestia!
Let's me go!
Shut up! How can I keep quiet seeing them?!
As usual.
Calm down!
Lord Hermes...
Where's our destination?
Our destination is...
The Elsus Ruin, hidden in the great forest at edge of the continent on the far side of Orario.
What a nice breeze!
We could continue flying forever!
You're too optimistic...
I'm getting bored after a week of constant flying.
Don't you agree, Bell?
See, another forest.
Descend!
What?
Hurry!
O-Okay.
What's happening?!
Huh?
That's amazing...
It's not over yet! Get behind them!
Okay!
Firebolt!
What was that?!
What was that sound?!
It's an emergency!
What is it?!
Master Bell's gone!
Bell!
Firebolt!
There's too many of them!
Ah?!
Fire...
No! Too close!
Goddess Artemis!
I found them! Over there!
What's that monsters?
Let's hurry to Master Bell.
Alright...!
Bell... Artemis...
Please make it!
Huh?!
What?!
How could it...?
What a...
The spear's power did that...?
Are you alright, Goddess Artemis?
Yeah...
Please don't be so reckless, Goddess Artemis.
Reckless...? Why shouldn't I...?
B-Because...
You're... a girl!
My grandpa told me to protect girls... so...
You are the first to tell me something like that.
You should know that I'm much more powerful than Hermes or Hestia.
That doesn't make any difference to me.
Artemis! Bell!
Are you two alright?
Yeah.
I know you are strong, but don't push yourself too hard.
Your child just told me the same thing just now.
Whoa, cool!
They are really fast, too, you know?
That's awesome.
I don't know how to thank you... I truly appreciate your help.
Don't mention it...!
So, do you know anything about the monsters?
Nothing... We'd heard nearby villages had been attacked, and then, out of blue ours was, too...
I've never seen monsters like that.
Maybe they don't spawn in Orario?
I'm sorry that I can't be of more help, but we honestly have no idea...
Bell.
Using that spear is courting danger. Try to avoid using it.
O-Okay.
So is this spear...
I also don't want her to notice...
What?
G'bye Goddess! Thank you!
It's good you want to help people, but...
What happens to us if we donate all our food supplies to them?
We've only got bread left.
That won't be a problem. I have no need to eat.
It doesn't matter if you eat or not, but we get hungry!
I am really sorry!
What is she?! A naïve child?
Enough now. She's goddess, after all.
Doesn't matter what she is! She's a naïve goddess who's ruler of naïveness!
How did she end up this way...
Is she that different from before?
Yeah. She was so strict and cool, some were even afraid of her...
If somebody was to peep on her bathing, she'd be like...
Know your worth! You shameless swines!
Thank you, ma'am!
Ah, good old times.
Well, the sun's going down.
Let's call it a day, stay here for tonight, and leave in the morning.
What about our food, then?
We can skip that today.
No way... I'm hungry!
S-Sorry...
Wait a second... We might have another option.
Huh?
Let's tuck in!
Yum!
I see. Masalanut, huh... Warm it up, and you'll get this flavorful juice out of its melted pulp.
It's like we're in a restaurant!
Well done, Bell.
You surprise me, Master Bell.
You are wiser that I thought, Orion.
Thank to my grandpa. He taught me all kinds of things before coming to Orario...
Aren't you eating?
Well... I don't need to...
O-Oh... I see...
Open your mouth.
What?
Come on. Open it.
H-Hold on a second...
I won't let you!
I won't either!
EAT IT!
Huh?! W-Wai... Ugh!
Bell's suffocating! Stop that, Miss Supporter!
You too, Goddess Hestia!
So... What were those monsters anyways?
I know of scorpion-type monsters, but I've never seen anything like that.
We know that they're attacking villages around here, but that's all we know...
It all started with a confirmation of abnormal monster numbers...
Many familias were assigned to locate the source of the problem but, all of them disappeared without a trace.
All of them seemed to have gone to this particular sealed heritage site at the edge of the land, the Ruin of Elsus.
Sealed...? What was it sealing?
A monster that rotted the land, tainted the sea, and decayed the forest. It took life out of every living thing.
In ancient times, the monster was sealed away by the great spirits. They called it... Antares...
Antares...
It was regaining power, gradually and quietly, in the deepest depths of the ruin...
After a long rest, it finally broke the seal.
The seal's broken...
Then...
You guessed it. Orario took this case seriously.
And asked my familia to take this quest.
I met Artemis who was also on her way.
Together, we went back to Orario to recruit more adventurers.
Wait a moment. Why us? Why not a stronger familia...
That doesn't matter.
We cannot defeat Antares without the spear.
And the spear has chosen...
you...
No need to worry!
Everything's going to work out just fine with the legendary spear!
We have a long day ahead. Let's get some sleep.
...and Bell didn't wake me up on time, again!
Did you make it to your part-time job on time?
Barely! But it was a close one. I don't know what Hephaestus'd said if I were late.
So she hasn't changed, I see.
If I didn't have that part-time job, I'd be in trouble, too.
I'm just surprised that you decided to start your own familia.
Well, I only have Bell in mine...
Hestia.
What is it?
How do you feel about Orion?
HUH?!
H-How?! W-Well... I think he's an adorable child, and um... Honestly, he's bit more than that...
He's my treasure...
I see.
I think I know. I also feel a little strange when I'm with him.
What do you mean?!
I don't know how to describe this strange feeling.
B-Bell is my familia, though!
I know that.
So you're not supposed to feel that way!
Why?
B-Because...
Just because!
You used to not allow those feelings to get you! Artemis!
Is that right?
Ugh! You were so against the romance before.
Hestia?
So, Artemis, where's your familia?
They're not here.
But they are waiting for my return...
You have changed...
Maybe, I have...
Yes, and we are supposed to be unchanging deities.
But you have changed...
Life is full of surprises...
Whaddya say?! Why aren't we allowed outside the Orario?!
I don't get it. Explain it to me!
The Guild gave us a strict order to stay inside Orario.
But we gotta head to the port.
Well, we must call that off, then...
Doesn't make any sense! What was the Guild thinking?! This is bullshit!
Ais.
What are you looking at? Is there something in the sky?
Nothing... Let's go.
O-Okay...
How did this happen?
What's this?
The forest's...
dead...
Antares handiwork.
And that's the Ruin of Elsus.
Antares is in there...
Goddess Artemis!
Brace yourselves...
Huh?
That's...
MOVE!
Darn it!
A-Are you alright, Goddess Artemis?
I'm alright.
Everyone?!
Goddess! Guys!
We made it somehow!
Are you two okay?
Lili! Did you get hurt?
Master Bell.
We're fine, but ...
So, what was that light?
I think it was me... no, it was the spear it wanted.
Those monsters...
It's no good...
Those monsters are... the same as the one we saw before...
No, they are different shapes and sizes.
Come forth, wandering wind, nomadic traveler.
Crossing the sky and wilderness!
Bear within thee the light of stardust and destroy my enemy!
Luminous Wind!
Are you okay?
R-
Ryu...?
Cranel.
I didn't expect to see you in a place like this.
What are you here anyways, Ryu?
I was asked to accompany them for this quest.
They're also here with me.
Asfi!
The Hermes Familia!
Lord Hermes...!
H-Hey Asfi! Good to see ya!
You are such a blockhead!
You went back to Orario, leaving all of us behind in this ruin!
R-Relax, Asfi... I needed to find the chosen hero for the spear...
That's doesn't justify your actions!
Please let that one go for Hermes, Asfi.
Goddess Artemis.
Bell Cranel...
So you were the one who pulled out the spear.
I was hoping for someone from a stronger familia.
I-I'm sorry...
So, what's the status, Asfi?
It's getting progressively worse.
Decay in the forest is spreading and the monsters' numbers are only rising.
All villages in this area have been attacked and razed.
And how about the strike plans?
All plans ended in failure before the gates.
I see.
A gate?
Yes.
it's blocking our path to Antares.
You cannot open it?
We can't...
Artemis.
There's something I want to ask...
Huh?
Bell.
Yes, Lord Hermes?
I'm sure the ladies have a lot to talk about. Let's give them some space.
O-Okay.
That light... You have to explain that to me! Why was that here?!
You are Artemis.
But you are not the Artemis I know...
Who are you?
We have set an operation base here. It is fine for now,
but I'm not sure how much time we have left until the decay starts here, too.
Aren't you guys exhausted from the long journey?
There's a spring ahead you can bathe in.
Really?! That'd be amazing! I've been sweating all over.
Bell?
What...?
Lord Hermes?
This is the beginning of a holy war!
Today, you will become a legend!
Listen closely!
Up ahead is a paradise filled with beautiful ladies!
Lili and Asfi are cleaning off their exhaustion with nothing covering their bodies!
And Artemis...!
No one has ever seen the renowned goddess of purity without her clothes.
Even the gods haven't!
My dream shattered, once!
But my soul's telling me to never give up!
And now, I have friends. Friends with the same dream and goal. That's you guys.
There will be challenges we must conquer.
But know this, when we overcome the hardships, our names will be remembered!
Stand up, children! To become true heroes!
Woooo! Woooooo!!
I want to go home...
Heaven, bear witness to our plight!
And bless the fearless warriors with a victorious future!
FOLLOW ME!
I knew this was bound to happen.
I'm disappointed in you, Master Welf.
Men sure are a bunch of idiots.
You all are pervert!
Cranel is not here.
Bell, go!
Leave us, and seize victory!
Victory...
Where are Goddess Artemis and Goddess Hestia?
Huh?
Goddess Hestia is already resting.
Anyone know where Goddess Artemis is?
Who knows?
I can't do this. I can't creep on them.
Why am I getting deja vu?
Show yourself!
I-I'm sorry! I was lost! It was an accident! I didn't mean to creep on you...
I-I'll head back!
Wait.
Huh?!
You're lucky.
If it was me back in the Heaven, I'd have shot you through with my arrow.
HUH?!
So what Goddess Hestia told us was true.
Maybe it was...
So, Goddess Hestia...
Back then, was she different, too?
Perhaps.
The Hestia I knew was quite lazy and used to slack off a lot.
Err... I don't think that's changed.
And she used to stay inside her temple a lot.
So she was withdrawn?
Yes. Whenever I visited, she lip up like an excited puppy with a new toy.
I can imagine that.
Hestia.
What are you doing here all alone?
I'm just taking a walk.
I see. So you are taking a walk with a spear you can't even wield?
Are you sure you don't want to search for Bell?
He could be with Artemis, just him and her, together.
You're one to speak. As if you didn't intend for that to happen.
The stronger their bond becomes, the more powerful the spear gets.
You already know that, right, Hestia?
Does it...
Does it have to be done with this spear?!
It must.
There must be another way!
We just need to work it out together! And then, we'll-
Hestia!
We're out of time and options...
But...
Artemis is different...
She's so different from before...
and...
it's just too cruel...
So, that's why you tried to throw the spear away?
You have a good heart, Hestia.
We shared our times of sadness and happiness.
Hestia was always there for me.
She was full of love, and I admired her.
I like my goddess a lot.
I'm sorry for involving you.
Huh?
I will have to ask you to make a difficult decision.
Th-That's fine!
It doesn't matter how powerful the monster is. I'll defeat it!
I'll protect you!
You are like a hero.
Huh? I-I'm not...
I used to love reading tales of heroes when I was a child...
And I want to become one, too.
One who can defeat any monster and overcome any obstacle...
and make everyone happy.
We don't need any more tragedies.
One who can save everyone.
That's the kind of hero I want to become.
I think... I get it.
What?
Why Hestia looks so happy when she is with you.
She might be in love with you.
Huh?! N-No way! A goddess liking somebody like me...
But you are the one who said that a goddess is still just a girl.
You're...
Putting a gods on a pedestal.
I'm the goddess of virginity.
I used to despise romance, and forbid the love between a man and a woman.
But one day my children told me...
that "the love is amazing".
I think... I know what they meant by that, now.
Let's dance.
Do you know?
That the gods who descend to this realm are promised 10,000 years of romance.
10,000 years of romance?
The eternal love that ties your reincarnated lived and our immortal lives.
Orion...
I'm glad that I met you.
As you already know, this ruin became a den of monsters.
Antares is still concentrating its power, waiting.
There is no doubt we'll face great difficulties before we achieve our goal.
But never surrender! Never fear!
Defeat is not an option!
Here is how this goes!
The Hermes Familia will act a decoy!
Just lure enemies out, and avoid any danger.
Understood!
Falgar.
Yes.
You lead the cohort.
Understood.
We enter the ruin while the enemy's attention is drawn to the feint attack!
That's when we defeat Antares!
We?
The gate cannot be opened without my divine power.
I'll go, too.
Goddess Artemis...
I'm going, too.
I can't let you go alone.
Then, I should join, too.
L-Lord Hermes... You can't just do that...!
You knew this was bound to happen.
Not again...
Let's do this.
We are expecting special rewards for this!
We can be a bit stingy, y'know that.
Us too!
Geez, now... Lil' Lili...
We're entitled to ask!
She's right.
Thank you, children.
This battle will be rough. Some might even lose their lives...
But we will be victorious.
For the world we love!
Yeah!
Let's go!
No way!
A surprise attack?!
Who cares. We planned for this.
That's right! We just need to move our schedule up.
Out of my way!
Asfi, go! You're needed elsewhere.
We're counting on you, Asfi.
I don't know there was a ruin like this...
So huge...
An ancient ruin forgotten by history...
It's quiet.
Don't let your guard down. We might get jumped again.
Let's go.
What's this light?
It's the light of the seal.
Activated by my kindred spirits.
You can even say they are my oldest children.
This goes back that far...
We are here.
This is the sealed gate I mentioned.
Here goes nothing.
Antares is just behind this gate...
Wh-What's this...?
It's infesting the temple.
H-How could this happen...
It's worse than we expected.
The exit!
Are those...
all eggs?!
Cut a swathe through them!
Goddess!
Get back!
No way...
It didn't break...
No... My Burst Oil didn't work?
It's self-reproductive and self-evolving.
I see... Everything evolves faster in here.
Come forth, wandering wind.
Nomadic traveler. Crossing the sky and wilderness.
Bear within thee the light of stardust and destroy my enemy!
Luminous Wind!
Did she do it?
No, it's still alive.
It may actually be more powerful than anything in the Dungeon.
Hm? What happened?
What is it? You don't look too happy.
Look...
Cracked, huh?
This was my favorite...
So...
I haven't seen Bell for a while. Do you know what he's up to?
I know. He took a quest from the Hermes Familia. He's outside of Orario, now.
Is that so?
But isn't there an order to stop adventures from leaving Orario?
Yeah.
He's alright... isn't he?
Hey, look at that.
Isn't that weird?
How? Creepy.
What is that?
Things were normal yesterday.
That's totally weird.
It's even curved in the wrong direction.
What is that?
What's happening?
Help!
What happened to you?! Why are you in such a rush?
Back... up...
What?
We need backup!
Gather adventurers! Not just any adventurers, but first-class adventurers!
C-Calm down! What happened to you?
We can't handle them anymore...
The monsters...
The monsters in the Dungeon have gone berserk!
It's insane!
We gotta do something now, or something terrible is going to happen!
I see.
Bell...
Firebolt!
Take some elixir with you, Master Bell.
Thanks, Lili...
So this is...
We are close...
Artemis...
I'm fine.
Let's keep on walking.
No!
Let's go home...
You've done enough. You should go back.
We... We'll handle the rest...
So...
Artemis... I...
Thank you, Hestia.
That's Antares?
Goddess Artemis!
You must defeat it... Please, Orion...
Is that...
No, that can't be...
How...
Is this even possible?
Why...?
Why is there...
another Goddess Artemis?!
That power...!
What is it?!
Lil' Lili... Lil' Lili!
Are you alright?
Master Welf... Where's everyone else?
Please explain!
Why does Antares have the divine power of an Arcanum?!
Because she was devoured.
Where are Master Bell and Goddess Artemis, Master Welf?!
They're not here.
They must been on a lower floor.
Master Bell...
Th-They are...
...my children.
All I could do was watch...
Watch the monster that has consumed me, murder my children...
Murder by my own hands...
I'm home.
So, who are you standing here with us?
I'm merely a "residue".
She's only a consciousness left in the spear...
Just a fragment of herself.
She is Artemis, but not all of her.
So what you're saying is...
Antares consumed her divine power, and with it can twist the world to fit it.
We can't... We can't fight against that!
How can we win against something like that?! You gods should be the ones to do something about it!
I'm sorry...
What?
I'm so sorry.
Wow! What is that?
What's that?
What's happening?
There are two moons?
No...
Huh?
That's not a moon.
What in the world is going on?!
Arcanum.
And... that's Artemis's arrow.
The strongest arrow of Heaven, fired by goddess of innocence...
I already know that!
We can't use that nonsensical power in this world. It's not even funny!
If Artemis used her power, she'd be already sent back to Heaven!
Unless... something's binding her here.
The Dungeon's shaking.
It may be scared.
If that thing truly awakens it will spell the end for the Lower World.
It'll be the worst case scenario if monsters come to the Surface.
Stand up now! This is a city for us adventurers!
We cannot allow a single monster to enter!
We have one goal! To protect the city!
Ouranus, that old geezer...
He knew exactly what was going to happen and locked us inside!
There's no point.
Even if all the deities in Orario united, we wouldn't be able to stop that much power.
I don't give a hoot! Even so, we're the only ones who can end this!
Ottar.
Yes, ma'am.
Go.
Are you sure?
I am.
I can only leave the rest in their hands.
There is only one option.
That spear?
More accurately, an arrow.
A moment before she was consumed by the monster, or maybe after, with the little power she had left...
she summoned the arrow into this realm.
Divine weapon.
Divine weapon?
I heard from Goddess Hephaestus.
That it's a weapon that can kill even gods.
It's called "Orion".
It means "they who pierce" in the god's language.
Antares's stopped moving for now, but it's only a matter of time.
A monster with an Arcanum...
Antares is a walking paradox of calamity.
To end such a being, we need to strike it with this arrow.
That's an arrow?
Hermes, will you make it?
Wait a second.
Asfi.
So what you're saying is, the future of this world is in Bell Cranel's hands alone?
We have no choice.
B-But!
But are we going to force him to shoulder the sin of killing a goddess?! He's only a boy!
No... This isn't about that.
This isn't what this story is about.
N-No...
You're lying!
There's no way that I will...
Why... did you chose me?
Why me!
Why you! Why like this!
Damn it!
Orion!
Damn it , damn it!
Damn it!
Orion...
I swore... to you...
It doesn't matter how powerful the monster is. I'll defeat it!
I'll protect you.
I promised...
...to protect you!
FIREBOLT!
Goddess Artemis...
Over there!
Please, Orion.
Fire your arrow, before mine can claim you...
ARTEMIS!
Artemis...
That's bad!
Intercepting!
You get Bell Cranel!
I'll buy some time.
Okay.
Lil' Lili!
Yes.
Take this with you!
A magic sword?
We've got only one change. Don't miss it.
I won't!
Lion!
Hestia!
What are we going to do?! There's no end to them!
Bunch of pests...
Wyvern!
Hm... He's the best backup we could've asked for.
I can't embarrass my goddess.
I'll cooperate.
Drive them back!!
Yeah!
Everyone...
Master Bell...
Bell!
Please, stand up!
Don't let Artemis's hope go to waste!
For her beloved world,
and her beloved children.
Open your eyes...
and listen carefully!
You can still hear her crying.
Please...
Save Artemis!
Stay away... Goddess...
Master Bell.
I won't let you!
Now attack! Lil' Lili!
YOU!!!
Ugh... no...!
Master Welf!
Bell...
I wanted to become a hero...
A hero who could defeat any monster...
A hero who could make everyone happy...
No more tragedies.
A hero who could save everyone.
That's the kind of hero I wanted to become!
Artemis.
Please lend me your power for a little more time...
Is this...
The light from Goddess Artemis?
That's right.
This story isn't about murdering a goddess...
This story is-
about saving a crying girl.
Artemis... To be honest, I wanted to be like you.
A goddess with a strong, heroic and kind heart.
Throughout this journey, you continued to surprise me with how much you've changed.
But it was fun...
it really was...
Artemis!
Thank you, Orion.
Goddess Artemis.
Did you know? Even gods reincarnate after death.
Now, smile... for us to meet again.
When will that be?
Who knows... Maybe a hundred years, or a thousand years from now on.
It could even take 10,000 years.
I won't be alive.
But I know you will be reborn in this world...
I know, I'll see you again...
So...
Next time we meet-
Let's have 10,000 years of romance, Bell!
I owe you one.
I only followed my master's order.
The Dungeon's quietened down.
Thanks to the help of Loki Familia,
we kept damage to the city to a minimum.
The arrow of Arcanum gathered in the sky has also vanished.
In effect, we defeated an ancient monster we hadn't planned on culling.
Ouranus, what happened to Goddess Artemis?
She's gone.
Saved by hands of a boys.
Bell Cranel...
Lord Hermes.
I'm alright.
Let's give them some time.
I couldn't save her.
Even through I promise to protect her...
Bell.
Maybe you can't forgive yourself.
But... you actually did. You saved Artemis.
How can you be so sure?
Because, listen...
Can you hear her?
She's thanking you.
Was she crying?
She was smiling, wasn't she?
Yes...!
You became her hero.
Goddess.
I want to become stronger.
Yes...!