The Girl

After some convincing by a few adventurers in the form of a reward, Bell, Welf, Lili, Mikoto, Ouka, Chigusa agreed to assist those adventurers with some firebirds. They followed the adventurers to the 19th floor and did see a lot of firebirds that were causing trouble. Bell started to attack the monsters using firebolt, and chased them for a good distance.

Eventually, Bell was lost. As he circled around, he noticed someone off to the side. Bell eventually found what may be a Vouivre sitting on the ground. He was not sure though because vouivres had a snake lower half but the girl had 2 legs. At first, he did not want to interact with monster, but the girl started crying when a firebird attacked. With no choice, Bell saved her, treated her wounds with a potion, and even covered her with the salamander wool.

When several adventurers went by looking for a rare monster, he told them that she was a comrade. Ultimately, Bell took the girl back to the 18th floor. There, he found his party and had them follow him to a secluded area to introduce them to the girl. His party members freaked out when they realized the girl was a vouivre. Lili angrily accused Bell of having a Monster Fetish, which Bell denied. Suddenly, to everyone's surprise, the girl spoke. Afterwards, Bell wanted to take the girl back to the surface, but Lili argued against it. Finally Lili relented but advised Bell to take the girl to the surface at night when there are less people outside.

After sneaking the girl to the surface, Bell, Lili and Welf headed towards the Folkvangr after saying good night to their Take member friends. When they got near home, they did not know what to do. Lili thought some more and suggested Bell to show the girl to the goddess outside the Folkvangr. Thus, Lili and Welf stayed with the girl while Bell went to talk to the goddess and Ottar. Fortunately, it was late so many members were already in their rooms. So Bell knocked on the doors of Freya's chamber. Freya was happy to invite Bell inside but instantly realized that Bell was troubled.

Freya "Little one, what is wrong?"

Bell "Goddess, I have a favor to ask of you?"

Freya "Really, you have never asked for one before"

Bell "I would like you and Lord Ottar to meet someone outside"

Freya "Such an interesting request. Sure, let's go get Ottar"

After going to Ottar's room, the 3 of them headed outside. Bell then took them to a secluded area in a small park near the Folkvangr. It was quite dark except for the lantern they had with them. Soon, Freya and Ottar saw the girl with Welf and Lili.

Freya "What is this? I have to say I am surprised"

Lili "Goddess Freya, I hope you are not angry"

Bell "Goddess, I found her crying and hurt. So I helped her and brought her here for safety."

Ottar "I have never seen anything like this"

Freya "I am not angry, little ones. I must admit I do not know quite what to do"

Thinking for a while, Freya decided to take the girl to their training facility. They could cordon off an area for the girl while they decided what to do. The group then headed to the training facility, and put the girl into a spare room. Bell and Lili also came up with a name for the girl - Wiene.

Freya "Little one, you can sleep in this facility for now, but we need to gather some information about this. I have never heard of talking monsters before"

Ottar "Welf and Lili, you can stay here with Bell also. Make sure this is completely confidential between us. Do not even talk to familia members about this until I approve it."

Welf and Lili "Understood sir!"

That night, Bell, Lili and Welf camped out in the training facility. They decided that they they would also try to gather information on intelligent monsters the next day.

- At Ouranos' Chamber -

At the same time, Fels reported to Ouranos that an intelligent monster was taken out of the dungeon by the Freya familia. Shocked, Ouranos asked who did it. When Fels answered it was the record holder, he gave Ouranos hope that there could be a chance for the monsters.

- In Freya's Chamber -

Freya and Ottar discussed the strange situation.

Freya "Ottar, there has never been any mention of talking monsters. "

Ottar "The closest situation is monsters eating magic stones to get stronger. There are the black monsters. Never talking intelligent monsters"

Ottar "We need to find a resolution for this. This is an incredibly dangerous situation. Enemies will use this against us if they found out."

Freya "I believe there is nothing I would not do for the little one, especially when he asked so nicely ..."

Ottar "Yes, I see that"

Freya "Are you jealous, Ottar"

Ottar "No my lady. I will support you as always"

Freya "Thank you Ottar"