Disclaimer: I do not own Danmachi or make profits off this fanfiction. AN: In this fanfiction I've decided that Spirits can indeed have children, but only if they have bonded a part of their soul to a mortal race. That part resulting in the birth of a child that is a Half-Spirit. In this story Aiz and Bell will both be Half Spirits.
Bell leaped through the air hearing the crowd from the Arcanum produced windows. Bell kicked Phantom in the eye and slammed it back easily. His newly acquired high Basic Abilities made him on par with a newly Level 2. Bell landed as he saw Phantom be struck by a bolt.
Bell turned to look back at his team. Cassandra was busy readying her triage area. Lily was laying out a mat with various throwing knives on it as well as potions. And Anna was letting her bow fire arrows at Phantom to back up Bell.
Bell went over to Lily and was handed two throwing knives. Bell sank some money into some disposable Mithril knives. He had lost two of his Raudan Elding knives in the fight with the Irregular Infant Dragon, named by the Guild the Bull Dragon. With the Dragon Claw drop item, Bell had Alfrigga make him a short sword. The short sword was black and seemed to ignite went unsheathed for a few seconds. Alfrigga explained to him that she was experimenting with her Blacksmith Developmental Ability to add magical effects. Trying to balance the properties of a magic sword and an enhanced weapon.
Bell figured he'd use it later in his fights. Not totally used to a sword type fighting style. Heavily depending on throwing knives.
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Freya sat across Loki in a private box. Freya knew Bell would do good against Phantom. And she was personally requested a visit from her friend.
Loki inhaled trying to get her pride to comply, "Freya. I just want to thank you for saving two of my children."
Freya was glad about the events that lead Bell to his exceeding 999-S in some of his Basic Abilities. But, what worried her was that Bell told her what Dvalinn did. Leaving Arcs for dead as well as Loki Familia. If Loki found out one of her own died by Freya's. Then it would mean a War. Something that Freya could not let happen.
Dvalinn was still missing. Having not reported to Folkvangr. Freya had assigned Anya and Hildr to look for the possible traitor. If it had been an accident. Freya could forgive him, but she had to be sure.
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Bell flew through the air as he used Smite on a pair of disposable Mithril throwing knives. Their electric charge was considerably weaker than his Raudan Elding knives, being consumed by fire instead from the intital spark. The two flaming blades skewered Phantom letting it's blood pour to the arena floor, "Smite!"
The crowd was in an uproar as the monster faded away into blue light. Bell let out a breath as he and his team went to rest.
Soma Familia was up next. Ilta Farna used her skill Monster Breeder to manipulate the magic stone inside Phantom.
Monsters on the Surface were incredibly weaker than their Dungeon counterparts. Being born from the energies of another monster's magic stone. Ilta's skill Monster Breeder did essentially the same thing with Irregulars. Allowing her to make a slightly weaker duplicate of Phantom.
This Phantom duplicate was what was used for both training in the Ganesha Familia and the Wargame. Soma Familia went to work in front of the crowd.
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In the stands of the stadium was a Goddess who was fascinated by the Fire that she sensed in Bell. His power did come from lightning. But, he also carried in him a spark of the sacred fire.
Blue eyes peered at him, examining his white flame.
She saw a maiden of the Hera Familia, with dazzling white hair. Her health weak, but her desire for life burned brightly.
The woman's mother was next to be seen. She had a mix of silver and white hair. Her skin bright red and a Spirit of Ignis. Dressed in bright blue and white dress. She wore a bandana over her eyes and held twin girls in swaddles. The grandmother of this boy was a member of her Familia. The Familia who brought flame to man as a gift.
The Goddess Prometheus smiled as she saw the boy again. It was like destiny was giving her a chance to be happy. The child she lost long ago was now back in her grandson, ready to be accepted into her Familia once again.
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Bell walked around the halls of the arena. He was carrying a small tankard and eating a sandwich. He was engrossed in his meal, trying to prepare for his next fight.
His thoughts from his food were stopped abruptly as he bummed into a girl.
Bell fell along with the girl getting his legs tangled with hers. And his face buried in her shirt.
The girl pulled away from him, "What do you think you're doing?!"
Bell saw a black haired girl with blue eyes. Her skin was a lovely shade of tan, reminding him of an Amazoness. Her matter of dress was orange and revealing, having a pair of triangular gold earrings.
Bell apologized to the maiden, "I'm extremely sorry. I really didn't mean to do that. My name is Bell, allow me to repay you. I didn't mean to get your dress wet."
The maiden averted her gaze angrily, "My name is Ilia, I suppose I'm in as much fault for not paying attention."
Bell noticed an interesting unlit torch was left.
Bell picked it up for her not noticing her slight grin. It's torchhead lit up in a dazzling blue flame. The fire consumed the air around them as Bell felt the fire slam into his chest. It was like he was being impacted by a big hug from an over excited friend.
Memories flashed before his eyes. Of a powerful heroine. She had a mix of silver and white hair. Her skin bright red and a Spirit of Ignis. Dressed in bright blue and white dress. She wore a blue bandana over her eyes.
She charged in a fray alongside heroes and heroines of Hera Familia. Leviathan roared in the fray as the heroine thrust up her right hand, "Firebolt!"
Leviathan was pounded by the no chant spell. The heroine twirled arpund and began to Concurrent Chant, "Princesses of pyro, provide the scared flame to sear this beast. Feast on it's flesh as a sacrifice on a pyre. For I dance like the hot ashes on the wind for thee. Scorch thy target to cinders so that I may burn for you once more. Sacred Flame Cannon!"
The lower half of Leviathan disintegrated from the flames of white and silver. It's roar the last thing heard as Bell woke up.
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Freya met Anna and Lily by the food stand, "Girls, how are you doing?"
Lily finished her cupcake, "Excellent, Goddess. Just waiting for Master Bell."
Anna turned to look down the hall, "Speaking of Bell, he's late. That match is about to start soon."
Bell came around the corner sluggish, "Freya."
Freya gasped as she went forth to him. She caught him in her arms as he fell into unconsciousness.
Lily had shouted as she ran over as well, "Master Bell!"
Anna saw the boy drop a spent torch. She looked around to see a single burn circle on the ground behind Bell. She gritted her teeth, did someone try to sabotage them?
Freya shook Bell lightly, "Bell, Bell. What happened? Who did this to you?"
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Eina stood with some higher rank members of the Freya Familia. Bell was being tended to by a worried Cassandra, Aphrodessa and Heith. They applied herb filled compresses to him and used Treatment to try regenerate his burns.
The burns were magic induced. There was no doubt about that. It looked as they he was burned alive, only saved by his Falna and high Defense Basic Ability.
Ottaria looked to Eina, This is unacceptable. Where was Ganesha Familia members? They should have been patrolling the halls to ensure a fair competition. That was your insistence, is Soma Familia so desperate to win. That they use underhanded tactics such as this?"
Eina responded looking at the poor boy who moments ago was being doused down in Mind Potions and Potions, "We don't know who did this, or if it was even Soma Familia. Without witnesses, there is no way to know."
The room stopped as the boy called out in his sleep, "Ms. Syr."
Freya blushes slightly before she spoke with her full Divinity, "I want the room empty. Ottaria, have Anya and Allen lead the battle for round two. Plus two of the Andhrímnir to support them. Bell should be ready for the third fight. As for round three. Syr will take Anna's place. Lily and Cassandra will also be fine."
Ottaria looked to her Goddess. She wanted to protect her, but knew that the Familia could always forfeit if they felt a member or two was in two much danger. Freya would never let herself abandon her children. Syr would be fine so long as she didn't use Arcanum.
Freya blushes slightly before she spoke with her full Divinity, "I want the room empty. Ottaria, have Anya and Allen lead the battle for round two. Plus two of the Andhrímnir to support them. Bell should be ready for the third fight. As for round three. Syr will take Anna's place. Lily and Cassandra will also be fine."
Ottaria looked to her Goddess. She wanted to protect her, but knew that the Familia could always forfeit if they felt a member or two was in two much danger. Freya would never let herself abandon her children. Syr would be fine so long as she didn't use Arcanum.
Ottaria nodded as the room soon became empty save for one Guild Receptionist. Freya looked at the pain in her eyes as she saw Eina approach Bell. Eina's eyes asked her for permission. Freya sighed with closed eyes, "Go ahead."
Eina whispered into his ear, "You've done so well this month. Three Adventurers have told me that you're their hero. And I just want to let you know. You're my hero too. Please, come back from this Adventure."
Freya was now alone with her beloved.
Freya gently turned him over as began to update his Falna. The Excelcia showed everything up throughout the day. It got weird when a blue mental flame whipped in front of her vision.
Freya's brows drew together. Her Bell was being poached by another Deity. Nothing could affect a child's Falna other than Ichor. Items such as Status Thief and Status Eliminator used the Ichor of a random Deity to give access to the Falna or erase it completely.
Whatever the new challenger did, Freya was sure that they used their Ichor to do it. The question was how. His Falna was still her blessing. She decided that this would be a project for her and Hörn later.
Bell Cranel. Race: Half-Spirit (Tonitrus). Occupation: Adventurer. Alias: --
Excelcia: 195,000/195,000
[Ready for Level Up]
Strength: 1007-SS, Defense: 1002-SS, Dexterity: 1135-SSS, Agility: 1265-SSSS and Magic: 1000-SS.
Magic
{Lightning Incarnate} "I race across the sky. Bouncing from Cumulus to Nimbus, and plunge from Stratus. Terra Firma shatters when I land. Mine is the last sound you'll hear. I am, Lightning Incarnate. " (The user's Dexterity and Agility dramatically increase; drawing on the Falna of their ancestors. Their body produce a blue aura that is reminiscent of lightning. And their touch stuns most targets. The time the stun lasts varies depending on the Magic Basic Ability.)
{Soul Fire} "Wood and oil fuel the fire of the world. But, your trust fuels the fire in my heart. Soul Fire!" (The user activates the magic of those that trust them. Using it for themselves.)
{Pyromania} "Progenitors of Pyro. Incinerate all the plights in my sight. Fling your torches and dance in the chaos of fire. Pyromania!" (Pyromania is a Magical Aura that allows the user to use any fire magic. The user must have a full grasp on the understanding of a spell and it's chant to use said fire magic properly. The Magical Aura protects the user from all fire damage. The duration of the Aura is based on the user's Magic Basic Ability, one short chant Fire magic per 300-F. 600-C for a medium chant and 900-S for a long chant. If the user had 900-S then they could use one long chant fire magic or a combination of medium and short chants. The result of Pyromania is always Mind Down. The user will be unconscious after using Pyromania.)
Skill
{Liaris Freese} Fast growth as long as the feeling lasts. The strength of the effects corresponds with the level of the user's feelings. As a side effect, it makes the user immune to Divine Influence and Charms.
{Wolpertinger} The user can decrease their Defense basic ability and put it in Strength or Agility. The user can use the skill for three minutes. As a side effect, the user's Mind replenishes slightly after each use. The skill has a ten minute recharge.
{Smite} The user can give Mithril weapons an electric charge. The greater the charge the more Dexterity they lose. The Dexterity will replenish itself. The skill can make Mithril weapons look like lightning bolts.
{Hött} Hött enables the user to temporarily be able to use the development ability Throw Artist when they are wielding a small throwing weapon. The effects are dependent on their level.
Freya looked over the Developmental Abilities that he could Access. Astonish would be putting how she was feeling lightly.
Bell had access to four Developmental Abilities. Each one rarer than the last.
Mage- Improves power, widens effect range and makes mind usage efficient. As a benefit, it created a magic circle to support the user's magic.
Throw Artist- Expertise with throwing weapons that allows manipulation of trajectory at higher levels. Increases the distance of thrown weapons allowing for greater reach at higher levels.
Hero- Improves abilities when fighting for a person's life, freedom or happiness.
Luck- Improves Luck. Higher chances of Deus ex Machina.
Freya locked the status at capped 1. She hid the Falna and returned her beloved back to her. She moved herself to have his head resting in her lap. She chanted the spell that would turn her into Syr.
She let Bell rest. Knowing that round three would happen tomorrow morning.