For Ais x Bell fans, the editor of the series has screwed with us enough. Enough bait and switch of other girls for Ais. Enough empty promises to keep waiting on Ais' return. They are just milking the series for shipping revenues. DO NOT BUY ANY DANMACHI MERCHANDISE UNTIL AIS RETURNS TO THE MAIN SERIES! No More Bait and Switch!

Bragging Rights

As Bell and Bete were finishing up with sparring with Filvis, Ottar arrived. That made everyone excited, as this would be the main event for the bragging rights to Orario.

The battle was really intense and very even, which surprised Loki. Every time someone appeared to be getting an advantage, the other quickly changed the tempo in an unexpected way.

Loki "Freya, I thought Ottar was level boosted when he fought Filvis in the Knossos?"

Freya smiled "Yes, I believe so."

Loki "But he is not level boosted now, so why is the battle so even?"

Freya smirked "Oh I just gave him an update and he improved a lot. Prior to this situation, we did not bother to update Ottar very often as it was unnecessary."

Surprised Loki "Is he level 8 now?"

Freya smiled "Loki, status is confidential, but we will inform the guild as we are required to when the time comes", frustrating the curious Loki.

As they spoke, Ottar and Filvis continued to fight evenly. After about twenty minutes, they decided to call it a draw as it was time for Freya and Ottar to go back home along with Bell and Ais.

Loki "Well Freya, I will be utilizing your spare rooms soon. And before the engagement party!"

Freya "Let me know, and I will have a special meal in your honor on your next visit."

Happy Loki "Well, one of my members is now even with Ottar, so we share the bragging rights in Orario"

Freya smiled "Sure Loki. Oh, did I tell you what Bell's grandfather always taught Bell when he was a child?"

Curious Loki "No, tell me, tell me"

Freya 'whispered' in Loki's ear "His grandfather said heroes always have a harem" though it was loud enough for the Loki executives to hear...

That caused Loki to collapse while having a massive nose bleed.

Freya winked at Loki while waving bye.

Crying Loki "I don't think I am going to ask about that love skill ever again"

Finn chuckled "She killed you"

Loki in tears "She just took my heart away"

Finn chuckled some more "It seems Freya is always a step ahead of us"

Gareth laughed "Or more. Momma is going to faint"

Greedy Loki "And I get nothing. May be if I begged just a little..."

Horrified Lefiya "Stop! I am having horrible images play out in my mind"

Sly Loki "But you were treated by love"

Lefiya covered her ears "I am not going to talk about it. See no evil. Hear no evil"

Seeing Lefiya defocused and eyes closed, Loki got a few really good squeezes in, before Lefiya body-slammed her...

After the silliness was over, Loki, Riveria and Finn went to the Hostess to find Ryuu. They wanted to learn more about her former familia members who apparently are now creatures. It would probably be a very emotional discussion.

-At the Folkvangr-

Bell, Ais, Freya and Ottar returned, and they quickly went to attend to a number of matters.

Ais settled into her room, while Bell met with Ottar. Apparently there would be daily training sessions with Ottar and Filvis. Haruhime will also be taking part in the training as she would go through different combinations of boosting for the combatants. From 0 boosted, to 1 boosted, to 2 boosted to all 3 boosted, they will get as much experience as possible.

At the same time, Freya started the party planning for the biggest engagement party in the history of the city.

- At the Hostess -

The Loki party arrived, but Ryuu was not there at the moment. With the serious mood, Mia and Syr asked about the reason, and their worst nightmare was realized.

Mia "I do not think she is going to take this well."

Syr "Poor Ryuu will be devastated with this information"

Loki "May be you could help lessen the blow?"

Finn "Unfortunately we need as much information as we can get"

Syr "She may want to rescue them like what happened with Filvis"

Mia "Is that possible?"

Loki "It is possible, but I dont know who these creatures would have allegiance to"

At this point, Ryuu walked into the Hostess and noticed the strange mood of the group...