The Unknown
With the Loki familia narrowing down the possible locations for the second dungeon entrance, Freya and Ottar pushed as hard as they could on the training for Haruhime. First, they determined that Haruhime does not need to be in the immediate vicinity of the person that Uchide no Kozuchi was casted on. Second, they added an evening session of Uchide no Kozuchi practice while eliminating the afternoon physical combat session. Fortunately, Haruhime did not immediately get a mind zero in the evening session, but was able to sustain 2 uses before getting very tired.
At the same time, Bell's training continued with Ais and Tiona. Ottar did join their afternoon sessions while Haruhime rested. Welf's Will-o-Wisp training consisted of repeating the spell again and again until he got really tired. Then recovery potions followed by repeating the spell even more.
- After Several Days -
The training had focused on dealing with a potential demi spirit threat. Haruhime would provide a one-time boost to level 8. That would assumed to be a one-time affair, but she could repeat the boosting if the battle last much longer or if there are multiple battles. Welf would provide long range magic jamming as Riveria's shield could not hold up the last time they fought demi spirits.
Haruhime's modified training accelerated her improvement. She was able to keep Ottar boosted for 15 minutes. Welf was able to use Will-o-Wisp from an even longer range of more than 1800 feet from the magic using person or monster.
Bell had also gained quite a bit of experience during the week. His final update showed that he was almost 1/2 of the way through level 3.
level 3
strength: 464
endurance: 456
agility: 529
dexterity: 448
magic: 487
skill: argonaut
magic: firebolt
development ability: luck, abnormal resistance
- Daedalus Street -
The Loki familia finally found an entrance in the sewers. They discovered a secret staircase after Bete smelled violas near an old part of the sewers. Going down the stairs, they found a door made of Orichalcum and reported to Finn and Loki.
- The Next Day -
The Loki familia and the Freya executives were ready for penetrating the secret door. The attack force would consist of 2 major groups as well as a reserve group which stayed behind in the sewers. The lead group consisted of Finn, Bete, Ais, Bell, Raul, Lefiya, as well Filvis who joined in the mission. The 2nd group consisted of Gareth, Riveria, Tione, Tiona, and the 4 Gulliver brothers. The groups were in communication with each other, Loki and Freya through communication devices from Asfi.
At the urging of Bete, who smelled trouble inside, members below level 4 were left behind in the sewers as part of a reserve group. Also staying behind in the sewers were Ottar, Allen, Hogni, Hedin, Haruhime and Welf. If needed, Ottar, Allen and Hogni would be ready to enter the fight. Haruhime, Hedin and some lower level adventurers would go along with them. In such a scenario, Haruhime would boost Ottar at the last possible second before probably retreating back to the surface. She would be guarded by Hedin and some of the lower level adventurers. Ottar would have 15 minutes as a level 8 while Welf would provide magic jamming capability for the reserve group.
Given their level 1 vulnerability, Haruhime and Welf would both be wearing Hades Hat from Asfi for invisibility.
With a key secured from the Ishtar familia location, they were able to open the door to the Knossos. The two groups then entered. As they traveled into the Knossos, they encountered a fork. The group led by Finn went left, while the group led by Gareth went right...