Danmachi: The Magic Grandmaster

"It doesn't matter if you don't understand right now."

"The meaning of life lies in continuous reflection," Sion said with a gentle smile.

"For now, just keep those words in mind."

Though she had not yet reached his expectations, Ais was growing.

Learning to question and ponder things was a form of growth in itself.

Given how close Ais was to him, he could shape her perspective over time.

Compared to Loki and Riveria in the anime, Sion was far closer to Ais.

"Now then, onto the second creation."

Sion turned his attention back to his work.

Beyond reshaping Ais's mindset toward dragons, creating a playmate for her would also keep her from constantly acting as a third wheel around Sion.

Kanna Kamui.

Compared to Tohru, Kanna had a far more adorable appearance.

While Tohru was cute in her own right, she still carried an underlying air of danger whereas Kanna radiated a sense of purity.

Her energy carried the dual elements of holy power and lightning, leaving Sion eager to see her future potential.

When the process finished, the massive adorable dragon shrank, taking the form of a young child.

She was not a child in the literal sense.

Sion had crafted her human features himself, embedding the parameters for physical growth into her core.

As Ais grew older, Kanna would age alongside her.

In a way, Kanna was a companion created specifically for Ais.

"Hello, my name is Kanna," she said.

Having assumed human form, Kanna landed softly on the ground, staring at Ais with chubby cheeks and calm eyes.

Seeing Kanna take the initiative to offer a friendly gesture, Ais hesitated for a moment before extending her hand.

Their hands joined together, creating a scene so endearing that Sion couldn't help but nod.

She really was adorable.

Ais seemed to lower her guard, softened by Kanna's look.

Things were progressing smoothly.

With that thought in mind, Sion set to work on his next project.

Astraea had already dispatched invitations to the more responsible deities in Orario, gods who differed from those merely seeking entertainment, focusing instead on dutifully guiding their familias.

A small banquet would be hosted in two days, celebrating the formation of the Astraea Familia while serving as a council to discuss the future of Orario.

Sion didn't wish to borrow support staff from the Hera Familia, so he decided to handle the arrangements himself.

The oni maids, Ram and Rem.

Inspired by the twin oni maids from Re:Zero, the elder sister bore short pink hair and burgundy eyes while the younger sister featured short sky-blue hair and sapphire eyes.

Ram was designed as the elder sister, her magic defined by the wind element.

Rem was created as the younger sister, her magic wielding the water element.

Even so, Sion gave only basic parameters to their elemental affinities.

Allowing them to forge their own distinct paths seemed far more intriguing.

While this meant their initial combat power would be somewhat limited, it hardly mattered.

He already had plenty of puppets capable of high class battle, with even more to come in the future.

The twin maids simply needed to look charming and handle domestic duties.

Time flowed, and two days passed in no time.

Thanks to careful preparations by the Astraea Familia, the banquet was soon underway.

This gathering would shape the future direction of the city.

In truth, Sion was now effectively the uncrowned king of Orario.

The vast prestige he earned from killing the black dragon granted him nearly limitless influence.

Steering events smoothly from behind the scenes made everything far easier.

"Welcome, everyone," Sion announced.

Attired in a black suit tailored for the occasion, he appeared strikingly handsome.

Deities who had accepted the invitation, along with familia captains and key leaders, gathered together to discuss the path forward for Orario.

Stepping into the great hall, the former chapel felt spacious, ensuring the grand banquet didn't feel cramped in the slightest.

Delicacies, fresh fruits and sweet desserts prepared beforehand filled the serving tables in orderly fashion.

The attending gods and adventurers had all adorned formal attire for the occasion.

The male gods were striking and the goddesses stunning, and even those deities with eccentric temperaments radiated a presence that set them far above human men.

"Welcome, honored guests," Ram and Rem greeted in unison.

Standing beside Sion, the twin maids offered a synchronized curtsy as he finished speaking.

Their adorable looks and refined manners quickly won over the attending deities and adventurers's hearts.

Now this was what true maids were supposed to be.

None of them realized that Sion had created them.

The gods could only quietly marvel at his exceptional taste and artistry.

While they settled into their seats, Sion refrained from diving into business immediately.

Soft, pleasing music drifted through the air, encouraging conversation among the guests while Sion took time to greet familiar faces.

"It has been a while, Riveria."

He turned his gaze toward the elf standing beside her and asked, "And who might this be?"

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