Disclaimer: I do not own Danmachi or make profits off this fanfiction. AN- Aiz in this story is a Level 3 Adventurer.

Bell jumped into the air and landed on one of the pillars on the sixith floor. He dodged the tongue of a Frog Shooter. Bell pushed off the pillar after landing on it for a few seconds. Allowing him to jump behind the Frog Shooter.

He slammed down his shield to stun the monster and turn around soon after. His hand let go of the shield that rapidly took on round shape. The thrown shield struck the waist of a goblin.

The impact forced the goblin to the wall. The shield rebounded from the goblin and struck another one in the back. Bell ran to the shield and picked it up as it skipped on the dungeon floor back to him.

He leaped into the air with heavy metal boots. The soles met the body of the fallen goblin, doing more damage.

Bell quickly brought down the shield to the goblin's temple. Killing it.

Huffing he went on the defense blocking with his shield a tongue attack. The Frog Shooter was no longer stunned. Bell grimaced as he went to go stun it again. Noting that he'd kill the other goblin and then direct his focus on the Frog Shooter.

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It had been four days since Bell had gone on his first adventure. Bell was walking up to the steps to the Guild floor. Bell had gotten better at fight with his Shield. Having learned how to fight at the city wall with Aiz. He still remembered the first lesson.

Bell gritted his teeth as he swung his shield at Aiz. The blonde ducked and dodged the attack. And swung her sheathed rapier at Bell's liver. He doubled over and gripped at his impact spot.

Aiz then said to him walking back to her starting position, "Defense is the specialty of the Shield Hero. You must keep your eyes on any potential attack. Instead of swinging your shield around as a weapon. Try throwing a punch or a kick. You can buy a reinforced leather glove and metal boots. A gauntlet is a weapon in the eyes of the Legendary weapons. Hence why there is a Gauntlet Hero."

Bell nodded as he then stood up, recovered. He then came up with an idea and changed the shield's form. It was now made of wood and had a flame shape. The middle still had the ruby. Bell focused as he spoke a command, "Ember Bolt!"

Aiz dashed in and struck the ember bolt that emitted from the ruby. The ember bolt was extinguished and her sheathed rapier struck at multiple spots on his legs. He fell over and felt an impact on his liver again.

Bell felt like he was laying on something soft. He opened his eyes to look at Aiz. A blush came to his face as he was about to bolt up and run. He was pushed down back into her lap by a hand on his chest. Aiz said demurely, "This is your reward. Enjoy it."

Bell looked at Eina with a smile as he dropped his magic stones and drop items in. Eina smiled at him, "Was today a good haul?"

Bell nodded affirmatively, "I like to think so. I almost have enough money to get an upgrade of equipment."

Eina placed the Valis in the tray and said to him, "In that case, perhaps I should take you to some of the markets. I can show you how to find some good gear that's easy on the wallet."

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Raphtalia was in one of the apartment complexes in the Tyche district. It was one of the more lavish apartment complexes. With lofts being rented out at 13,000 valis a month. Raphtalia knew that Bell's goddess Aphrodite made the bulk of the Familia's fortune. Posing as the model for a many advertising agencies hoping to have their fashion sold. Any logical fashion designer would try to have a Deity of Beauty model their garments. Such a practice was common enough to bid for contracts with the deities. Aphrodite had only been in Orario for two weeks and was already the model to four fashion designers and one designer firm.

Raphtalia saw the guard open the gate for her. Raphtalia had an appointment made through the Guild. And was determined to uphold it.

Aphrodite looked at Raphtalia and spoke to her, "So, this "debt" you wish to repay by being Bell's weapon? And wish to never be unprepared when facing a monster again?"

Raphtalia nodded fervently as Aphrodite continued speaking, "I must say, you truly have taken a liking to my child. Though, I can't blame you. He is incredibly cute."

Raphtalia blushed and said embarrassment drenching her face, "Please, goddess. I can not lie to you. But, please don't go bout spouting my feelings."

Aphrodite was gorgeous and lithe. Things that Raphtalia was sure, she was not. She felt fat and buxom. Things that Bell no doubt thought was undesirable when patroned by a Goddess of such sublime petite figure.

Aphrodite sighed as she said with pity, "Children, always in self doubt at their appearance."

Aphrodite exhaled and said with contemplation gracing her features, "Very well, I will welcome you into my Familia. Under one condition."

Raphtalia looked at the goddess say with a smirk, "Follow your womanly intuition. Presue Bell romantically when you feel confident enough."

Swallowing in fright, Raphtalia felt the world get colder. How could she presue Bell? He was a Hero. Not just her savior, but a Hero. Destined for greatness. Surely, he could have his pick of women. Why would she ever be a candidate?

No. She did want to serve as his weapon. She did want her feelings known. And deep down, she knew that she was meant to be by his side.

Raphtalia met Aphrodite's gaze. The goddess smirked with pride.

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Bell couldn't believe all what had happened in just a short amount of time. Bell just could not understand how he was a Legendary Hero. Going on a date with a beautiful Half Elf. And now, Captain of his Familia.

Raphtalia looked timid as she then said summoning her courage, "Please allow me to be your sword, Mr. Bell."

Aphrodite laughed, "I like her."

Bell nodded as he then said accepting her bare status, "Understood. Thank you for being my sword."

Raphtalia remembered what her goddess told her about her status. The status Bell was looking at just showed the basics. Not the intricate details of her magic or skills.

Raphtalia covered her bosom to Aphrodite's disappointment, "Stop asking feel me Goddess. It's embarrassing."

Aphrodite scoffed, "Embarrassing? A maiden like you should be proud. Especially with a status like this."

Raphtalia Race: Tanuki. Occupation: Maid/Adventurer. Level: 1. Alias: -. Previous Alias: -.

Exilia: 0000/195,000

Strength: 0-I, Defense: 0-H, Dexterity: 0-I, Agility: 0-I and Magic: 0-I.

Magic

None

Skill

Liaris Freese - Fast growth as long as feelings last. The strength of the effects corresponds with the level of the user's feelings. As a side effect it makes the user immune to charms.

Raphtalia asked her new Goddess, "Liaris Freese? Fast growth for my feelings of Mr. Bell?"

Aphrodite nodded with a hum, "Uh-huh. That's right. Though your Exilia is far higher than his. You'll need to work three times as hard to Level Up. The benefit of a Hero is having an incredibly lower amount of Exilia needed to Level Up plus the incredible weapons."

Raphtalia nodded in affirmation. She knew what she had to do. She had to get strong fast to keep up with Bell. Otherwise, she would dull as his sword.

Aphrodite then said wrapping her arms around Bell's free arm, "Come on Bell. Let's update your status."

Bell Cranel Race: Hume Bunny. Occupation: Hero. Level: 1. Alias: -. Previous Alias: -.

Exilia: 04,480/65,000

Strength: 145-H, Defense: 325-F, Dexterity: 225-G, Agility: 81-I and Magic: 2-I.

Magic

None

Skill

Rabbit's Foot - The racial skill that most Hume Bunny's have once bestowed with a Falna. This increases their battle prowess and speed. Their Agility greatly increases dramatically.

Superior Defense - The Shield Hero's Defense Stat will increase dramatically from every battle. The Shield Hero will also be able to have 3 Defense as a baseline of each Level-up. The Shield Hero can only use a Shield.

Equipment

Legendary Shield- This Shield gains unique properties and forms based on the Hero's experiences. The Shield Inventory shows the variety of forms that the shield can change into at the Hero's desire. These forms can use quick chant magic without adding to their Magic. Current Shield Magic: Ember Bolt.

Bell heard the shower curtain pull to the side. He felt his Goddess lean onto his back. Her chin sitting in the crook of his neck. Her hot breath brushing his body, "Well, my Bell. Shall we pick out what you want on your date?"