Chapter 1 (I do not own Danmachi - Also information from 'In the beginning' is important for this phase of the story)
Instead of surrendering, Bell, Ais, Tiona, Riveria, Mikoto, Bete, Ryuu and Asfi executed a stunning surprise attack on the 18th floor. After achieving total tactical surprise, they were able to defeat and capture the Light and Earth Great elemental spirits, who were not expecting a brazen attack or the power boost from Bell's recent leveling and advanced Uchide no Kozuchi. With thousands of monster chasing them, they escaped back to the surface carrying the unconscious but purified Great spirits. Sensing the tide turning, the Black Dragon and the corrupted Great spirits immediately initiated their attack at the Orario city gates.
As the city sirens screamed, Bell, Ais and the rest of the team moved to reinforce the Freya familia and Ganesha familia at the city gates. Due to the Black Dragon's mind-control powers, it was important for Bell and the team to isolate the Black Dragon from everyone else. Bell and Ais took the lead with the dragon using Joint Aerial. Holding hands tightly, each is thinking about what it would take to protect the other.
To lead the defense at the Babel, Riveria and the Xenos allies stayed behind along with the other familias. Being the only exit from the dungeon with the Knossos exits collapsed, the lid may well be where the battle is decided. As the army of powerful monsters headed towards the lid, the Xenos have volunteerily taken the vanguard position, earning a great deal of respect from all the familias. In preparation for the battle, Hephaestus familia members distributed a number of magic swords and Durandal weapons to the defenders. Mikoto and Filvis, with their gravity magic and defense magic, moved in position to serve as Riveria's personal guards. It is vital that Riveria, now a post-boost level 8 mage, can focus on her magic. She has the ultimate responsibility for protecting the entire group as well as delivering the pivotal attacks when the timing is right.
Meanwhile at an secret headquarter location, the gods are meeting to decide on their next move, while shielding Harihume's level-boost group from detection by the enemy. Hestia and Freya are both worried sick about Bell, while Hermes is apparently in deep telepathic conversation with someone. At the same time, Hephaestus, Welf and Tsubaki have been working feverishly on a new weapon based on Lili's information. Working with tears in their eyes, they will not allow her sacrifice to be made in vain.
With the battle field set, the final battle that will decide the fate of civilization, is about to begin.
