Hey everyone. So a lot of things are going to happen here and also, a lot of things are going in my personal life. I will be explaining a number of things after this chapter is over. I do hope you guys and gals understand.

And now, let's continue with the story. Just a wee bit of warning, some stuff here that are well….not so comfortable, but their reasons on why it is there.

Disclaimer: I don't own Danmachi nor the characters.

Chapter 30: A Drink with the Enemy

Bell was hanging out with Anya, just to be able to see how she was doing on her day off. All they did was just walk around, and talk about a few things. He noticed how she was somewhat nervous. He had an idea of why she was nervous.

He asked "Nervous about the competition, Anya?"

She nodded "I don't mew if I could win this, meow."

"Do your best. I know you will rock their socks off." He patted her back. She smiled a bit, as she has been trying to psyche herself up.

"So, where are we going, meow?"

He looked ahead. "We are going to the Blue Pharmacy to pick something up, before my big meeting."

She hugged a little "Meow….mew are always busy for someone so young, White Hair."

He smiled and patted her head, making her blush. She then said "Mew touched my ears…."

He then whispered "Don't worry. I will take responsibility for it."

Her face couldn't get any redder than that. She started to like him more and just how forward he is, she likes it. She likes how kind he was to her, how he would bring in delicious food at times, and those few moments of personal talks.

The teasing is just a plus for it.

Once opening the door, he was greeted by Naaza who hugged him. "Hey Bell."

"Hey Naaza."

Anya had a curious look on her, and thought maybe it was a friend. After the hug, Bell introduced her to Anya "Naaza, this is Anya. She is someone close to me in the Hostess of Fertility."

She went to handshake her. "Nice meeting you."

"Likewise."

"So….do you have it ready?"

She nodded and gave a small pouch to him "Just remember what I told you how to use it."

"Right. I will keep that in mind." He nodded and kissed her cheek, making her blush. "Take care, Naaza."

Now Anya was more confused about it, as the flustered Naaza looked down. The chienthrope doesn't mind the affection, but in front of another girl? She is still trying to get used to it.

"Umm…could we talk about mewr feelings for him, meow?" The cat girl wanted to know what his relationship was to her. The chienthrope looked at the cat girl and nodded. She would have to bring Hestia for this one.

Two hours passed, Demeter's Manor

Bell arrived at Demeter's Manor. It had a manor with a farm not far off. He was let in by a member of her familia. He was greeted by Demeter, with a smile on her face. Wearing her pink dress, he was still amazed at how beautiful she looked.

"Ah Lady Demeter, we finally have this proper meeting." He gently grabbed her hand and kissed it.

She giggled "Such a gentleman."

He smiled and she gestured to follow her. They both went in and headed to the lounge room. Bell sat on the couch, and she sat next to him, very closely. She caresses his hair and he blushes a bit. "Never knew she would be this forward."

She smiled fondly "So, how is Hestia's rabbit doing?"

"Hmmm….I should have gone as Bellerophon, but oh well. Too late for that." he responded "I am doing well, Lady Demeter. How about you?"

"I'm doing great, now that you are here." She then grabbed his head and placed it on her large breasts. His face was slightly red and learned never to struggle, it will make it worse. She caresses his hair "Such a cute rabbit." She giggled.

"Ummm…Demeter, we have business…."

"Oh right. Sorry" She flushed a little and let go of the hug. "Business. So….I read the alliance you are proposing with Hestia and the others. And I do like the idea of you helping out Dedalus Street. I heard you have already finished remodeling the Orphanage, but also a number of residents are happy with their newly remodeled home and newer furniture you threw in."

She went to grab an apple and took a bite. After finishing chewing the apple, she continued "I'm also impressed with having them find work for some. I'm amazed how fast your alliance is moving around."

He smiled "That's all Hestia and Bellerophon. I am just a messenger."

"So, after consideration-"

A member of Demeter's familia came in and said "Sorry to interrupt but I have Lord Dionysus and the captain of his familia here."

Bell got up for a moment "Do you have a toilet here?"

"Yes, down there, first door on the right."

"Thank you." He left quickly.

She knew it couldn't be helped. She looked at her familia member "You can let them in."

She nodded and left. She got up and went to greet them. She saw Dionysus with a bottle of wine on him. She saw the captain of the familia was there also, with a somewhat stoic expression. She wished she could smile a little more.

"Dionysus!"

"Ah, Demeter. Beautiful as ever." Both hugged each other and she went to hug Filvis. She blushed heavily as she isn't used to it, but felt Demeter was a nicer goddess.

"Follow me." They both do so and he notices the empty drinking wine glass. "May I?"

"Oh sure, pour one for me."

He went to pour it to her and went to get white wine. Before he could serve it, he noticed she was called up to check on something quick. He went to follow her, while Filvis went to look around to deal with her boredom and not wanting to be around the time she drinks it.

He saw Demeter was talking to one of her familia members. "We got an update on the turnips."

"Go on?"

She looked happy about the news. "They seem to be ready to pick up now."

"Oh wow….that was fast." She looked surprised. "I guess I may have to thank our new ally for giving us this far more improved manure."

The familia member nodded eagerly.

"Harvest going well?" The god of wine asked happily.

She nodded happily "Oh you have no idea. Turnips take a while, but this new manure made them grow slightly faster. I might have to taste test it a little later."

"A good time to make a toast, for a better harvest season."

She nodded and both went back in. As they got in, both noticed Bell just finished pouring a glass of wine for himself. Dionysus inside of him was gleed in joy at what he saw, pouring the bottle he had for Demeter. "Time to end your miserable life."

"Ah, you must be Bell Cranel."

Bell looked over and saw the god of wine….and the god of madness. He smiled over and went to shake his hand. "Ah, Lord Dionysus. Filvis told me everything about you. I would thank you for helping her out of a tough spot in her life."

He nodded and shook it"Yes indeed. You have done a spectacular job on making her smile a little more."

This surprised Demeter about it. She would have to ask him later about it.

They each grabbed their glass. Dionysus then said "Let's make a toast. To a successful harvest and also growth to Orario."

"Agreed."

Bell nodded and all three drank. Filvis, just turned to the room, saw what happened. She wanted to stop Bell, but it was too late. "No no no no no!"

She had no choice but to watch on.

Bell smiled and said "Tasty wine."

Demeter nodded in agreement.

Dionysus then implemented his plan now "It is indeed. Bell, would you kindly sit on the sofa for me."

Demeter then was surprised when he sat down on the sofa. "Well…that's surprising."

"Oh there is more to it." Then his smile went into a sadistic grin. Filvis wanted to stop this, but it was too late. "Bell, would you kindly take your weapon out."

He took out his Hestia's knife. Demeter noticed Bell looking straight ahead, with a stoic face "Bell?"

There was no response on his end. She noticed the knife glowed.

He could taste the easy victory on this one. He finished saying "Would you kindly slit your throat open?"

She gasped "What are you doing?!"

She noticed his eyes with nearly maddening and said "He should have died on the 9th floor….he should have been splattered all over the wall….Not to worry, it would be over soon. Then I will make you forget about all of this."

The white rabbit raised his weapon and was ready to slice his neck open, all while Dionysus had a large smile on his face. Filvis was going to watch her friend die, and all she could do was watch and do nothing. Demeter watched in horror what was going to happen.

"Would you kindly stand still, Dionysus?"

Filvis' eyes widened as she saw her god not moving an inch. Bell put his knife away and got up. The white hair teen, with no emotion, then said "Lift your right leg up."

He lifted up his right leg. "Interesting. Would you kindly tell me, where you the god that sent that minotaur to kill everyone on each floor?"

"Yes." His voice was devoid of any emotion.

Demeter had a look of shock. What was going on? Filvis was more surprised at how Bell is not in control, and yet her god did. Bell raised his eyebrow and continued "Huh….are you by any chance, Enyo?"

"Yes."

Demeter noticed Dionysus' pupils were devoid of anything at all. The bigger shocker is learning this was the god that was responsible for a number of recent deaths. Then Bell asked "Tell me, what was on that wine that you were going to feed on Lady Demeter?"

"A compulsive wine….it allows the user to control the person, even a god, to do my biting or compelled to do it. The simple phrase of 'Would you kindly' is all needed to start the control. I am the only one that made the suggestion, as no one in Orario is able to say it."

Demeter couldn't believe what she was hearing. Bell ponders the odds if some idiot might say those words, but then again, how many do say that phrase? Either way, he had more questions to ask.

"Have you fed it to Lady Demeter in the past?"

He nodded "Once."

Demeter sat on a chair not far off and felt lost. "And what have you done to her?"

"I went to make suggestions in transferring one of her own familia to me. And while in her dazed state, I squeezed her breasts. So soft….like a piece of brain I had from an adventurer once."

She was horrified hearing this. She hugged herself and felt sick by this….monster. Bell had to keep his emotions in check, as the last thing he needed was to add Dionysus as another god he could kill off.

He had to know the limits of the wine."What would happen if I fed you more of that wine?"

"You would be able to control the person more and make stronger suggestions."

"Very well." He went over and pulled out a bottle, he then placed it close to the god "Would you kindly drink up?"

He grabbed the bottle and drank a bit more. Then Bell said "Would you kindly tell me, who else drank your wine?"

He finished drinking "A goddess known as Penia. I brainwashed her and her ilk, believing them to be mine. She is a foolish woman, giving up your own wealth to help others. It sickens my stomach what she could have done with that money for something more."

Bell now sees Enyo already near as his number one person to kill off. "I see. How long have you been controlling her?"

"For about 3 years."

"That explains a lot now." he looked at him and asked "Do you know every member of Evilus and those associated with them?"

"Yes."

He grabbed a paper, ink and quill "Would you kindly start writing to everyone involved."

He nodded and began to write.

Demeter asked "How long have you known he would do that?"

"I will tell you, once we are done."

He saw a long list of names. Then he wrote the last one after he finished. Bell then looked at the god and needed to know more of this.

"Do you have a place where you all meet up?"

"No."

This surprised him "Then, how do you meet up?"

"We basically send a last minute message and we gather there immediately. It is one way to protect ourselves." His voice, still devoid of anything.

He sighed. There goes getting a chance to get them in one hit. He had a plan on the back of his mind.

He decided to ask something that has been bothering him in his last timeline. He asked "Would you kindly tell me how you feel about Filvis?"

Enyo replied "Ein, or Filvis, is a useful creature to my plans. I remembered after the 27th Floor incident. I assumed she should have been dead, but after she came back as something more, I saw her for what she is: a tool. If it becomes too broken, it is better to cut loose and find something better."

The creature/elf felt heartbroken hearing this confession. She had a glimpse of hope she could save him from his madness, but it seems that isn't the case as that is how he really felt.

"I see."

Demeter then looked at Bell "Can't we just have him arrested?"

He shook his head "Other Evilus members will know and they will go into hiding. I rather keep them in the open and then have them taken down, group by group. I will have to save some people though."

"Oh? Tell me."

"He is using some members that are not his familia. I might be able to release them and let them head either to my own or to one of our allies, until this thing blows over. As for Lady Penia, I will have Hestia keep an eye on her. Until then, we have to pretend to be good friends with him."

Filvis then appeared "Why not release all of those that are controlled?"

"No, too suspicious. I can make a minor suggestion on releasing maybe 4, which includes the vice-captain. That's all we can do for now. The last thing we need is any other Evilus member to notice a larger number of familia members just leaving. We have to catch them with their pants down." and he smirked "And I already have an idea, just need to go over this with Hestia and someone else."

Filvis sighed. Then he felt a pat on her head, she saw it was Bell "This isn't your fault. You just believed it was the best course to follow him."

She nodded and smiled softly "I wish Lefiya was here."

"Me too, Filvis. Me too."

Then Bell went toward Dionysus, who was still in a daze. Then he began to give new orders for him.

One hour later

Dionysus was being wheelbarrelled with Filvis. He had a strong smell of alcohol all over him. Filvis looked at Bell "I hope your plan works."

"Don't worry, it will."

She nodded and they were gone.

As Bell went back in, he was hugged and held. "Thank you for saving me!"

He noticed she was crying. He caresses her back and remembered how sad she looked. Sure she smiled at times, but she was sad.

He would make sure she was happy.

After the hug ended, she was still teary. Her tears were wiped. "Don't worry. I will do what I can to protect you."

"How did you know about the wine?" She needed to know.

"Well….being the god of wine, he does have an innate ability to make people do what he pleases. It was Hestia, who told me about what he was like in the Heavens. He was a very….unpleasant fellow. He did things that are just wrong and his name was on a list, that Bellerophon on a manor."

"I see….and the wine?"

"I pretended to head to the restroom. I saw the bottle open and I smelled it. Naaza told me that some potions could be subtly placed in wines, and had this very distinct scent of nearly metallic. So, I decided to use this" he took out a small pouch "this allows me to change the color of the wine, making it white wine on the controlling one, and giving us the regular wine. Of course, I had to empty it quickly in another bottle and well…the results speak for itself."

She shook her head and amazed how fast he was.

She smiled and said "Come with me."

He nodded and followed her. They arrived at her bedroom, which got Bell nervous. "Sit on the bed." He did so, and she sat on his lap. "Bell….could you help me remove the stain from what that….monster did to me."

"Ummm…..how?"

She grabbed his hand and placed it on her right breast. His eyes widened in surprise. "Squeeze it….massage it…."

Bell felt a bit awkward, after learning what happened to her. "Demeter….You went through a trauma and well…."

"Please Bell…." she pleaded "I need this…."

He knew this was just not right in any way, but he did obey her. She began to moan a little from his touch. He had a gentle touch, and the way he squeezed was just perfect.

For Bell, he was surprised how soft and squishy it felt. He only felt it on his face, but never on his hands. He was awed by it.

"Now the other one, Bell." She smiled softly. He went and massaged the other one. He noticed her breathing was getting heavier. "Good Bell….your hands feel good. Now do both."

He used both hands and began to massage them, as he heard her moan. Her breathing was getting heavier and her honey colored eyes looked at Bell's red eyes. She kisses his lips, giving a small smooch. Then a few tears escaped. "I feel safer around you…."

He stopped and wiped her tears out. "Demeter….don't cry…."

She shook her head and smiled "It isn't sadness, but relief….I couldn't imagine what more he could have done to me." She gave another smooch on the lips. "I hope Hestia could forgive me for having you here and doing this."

Bell chuckled, "If you do talk to her, I think she might explain about my current relationships….it's interesting."

She tilted her head and looked at him curiously. "Oh? Does the white rabbit have more than just Hestia?"

He chuckled nervously "Yeah….Ummm….with Freya as well….and my Supporter…." He was going to continue until she pushed him on the bed a bit. She got on top of him and smiled "I suppose we could arrange a nice date together. I am curious more about what Hestia sees."

He smiled, "I could arrange it."

"Good…although I do want to go all the way, I rather take it somewhat slow."

He felt somewhat relieved. He doesn't mind sex, but he rather get to know the girl "That's great."

(Semi-Nude Warning)

"Now though….what do you think of this." She pulled her top blouse down and his eyes widened. He would admit, those are the biggest breasts he has seen. Sure Hestia are large, but Demeters' size are large. Her brown nipples were nearly erect. "Like what you see?"

He nodded. She loved how dazed he looked, and she giggled "If you are a good boy and our first date goes well….I might show more of me….is that okay with you, my rabbit?"

He nodded again dumbly. In some way, Zeus was right about Bell, when sex was awakened in his life, he couldn't get enough of women. He then felt her bare breasts on his face. She smiled "My oh my, my cute rabbit is on my bare breasts….hehehe. Soon, I will be curious about how much of a rabbit you really are." She got off of him and put her top back on.

His face was somewhat red and nearly fainted a bit. He was trying to breathe a bit. He heard a giggle and said "Be a good rabbit."

He nodded.

(Semi-Nude End)

Dionysus home, few hours later

Dionysus knew he had to release Aura. He did so as a way to keep things in order. The last thing he needs is her and a few others to mess up the plans to sacrifice. He could get better ones.

After the release, he decided to rest up some more. His headache started to act up again.

Filvis watched everything happening. She then went to Aura and smiled "Would you kindly join Hestia's familia. Ask her to join and try to behave yourself."

She nodded, before finishing up "Would also kindly be yourself. And I do hope you forgive me one day."

The elf nodded and grabbed her bags and left. She made some suggestions of leaving on good terms and desiring a better challenge in her life. So why not join Hestia's Familia as it will give them an edge of sorts.

Plus, she knows she will be safe from there. This was the first of many steps of slowing down Evilus' plan and would slowly kill it off.

She then sensed Ein and spoke to her. She nodded.

They were getting close. She prayed to the Spirits that the Loki familia survives this. She prayed that Lefiya would live.

To be continued…

A/N:

Surprise, surprise. Aura Moriel would be joining Hestia's Familia. Now, are you wondering about what this would mean? Well, she would most likely be the vice-captain and would be more of a battle mage than anything. Will she be joining on the expedition for the Middle Floors? The answer is no. You will find out later on the chapters why.

I read a review that someone suggested a character from the other Danmachi game: Rhapsodia that appeared. I am actually thinking of adding them in the future, just not right now. I am trying to figure them out, on where they will fit on this and such. For now, that is all I have. I am very unfamiliar with the characters, so I will have to do a case study on them.

Lastly, I will take a two-week break, due to the Holidays getting tough for me to write. Work has been unbearable on my end and it seems I barely had time to finish this chapter. I will try to see if I can improve it later on.

Next Chapter: Loki's Familia near the floor, infiltrating the manor, and a standoff in the Guild. Don't miss it.