Disclaimer: I do not own Danmachi or make profits off this fanfiction.

AN: I don't know what happened, but the fanfiction app that I use did not load all of chapter 15. So, I will be looking over each chapter to see what other chapters didn't upload completely.

Also, I have currently in the works cover picture. The art is done by Fiverr Artists Inka_Iskandar and Eexad00.

Tabitha in a backroom gambling establishment, playing roulette. And winning some good money from the seedy crowd. The door the establishment burst open as a guy flew in, "The hell!"

Tabitha looked up to see Bell Cranel walk in. He was joined by Syr Flova and Cassandra Ilion. The patrons all stood up ready to go for their weapons. Bell stepped them cold with a glare, "That won't be necessary. Unless you want to warrant the wrath of the Freya Familia to rain down on your organization."

Several began to pack up and leave. Tabitha groaned, "Bell you really know how to sour a party."

Bell walked to the other side of the table, "How would you like it if I told them that you were investigating them for links to the Casino?"

Tabitha leered at him before sighing, "What do you want?"

Bell replied placing down a sack full of valis, "You delivered to me an item a month ago. The item gave me some info that I'm going to want elaborated. God Hermes is coming to Orario with a special package. You're one of his favorite curriers. I would like you to lose it."

Tabitha looked at the bag of valis and mewled at him, "And what if this isn't enough? Are you perhaps going to give a reason?"

Syr smiled as she wrapped her arms around Bell possessive. Resting her chin on his shoulder before looking Tabitha with a wicked glare, "Then, I'm afraid I'd have to skin a cat."

Bell was caught off slightly by this, but didn't show it. He was currently with Hörn/Syr, Freya was attending to her part of the current plans.

Bell had gain insight a month ago into a trasparent topaz with an inner emerald. The insight told him to look at Ishtar Familia. His recent research concluded that they were lining up various cache with an incredible supply of weapons. And through his connections with Ms. Eina of the Guild. That some of the turned in status papers of Ishtar Familia was fudged up. All the things added together that Ishtar Familia was gearing up for war.

Cassandra's dream from a couple nights ago revealed that a cat would be carrying a blood covered stone to Orario. Thus, Bell and Freya came to the reasonable conclusion that Hermes Familia was due for a delivery. And Tabitha was the courier.

Tabitha looked at the valis and replied after some thought, "Triple it. And you got yourself a lost and found."

Bell shook his head, "No, just lose. I don't care where you lose it. Last thing I want is for it to be found."

Curiosity peaked Tabitha said knowing Hermes liked a good show, "Okay, double then. Lost and never found."

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Cassandra dismissed herself from Bell and Syr after their business concluded. Bell looked at Hörn/Syr, "Do you mind coming with me?"

Hörn/Syr looked at him with surprise before nodding. She didn't know how to act right now.

The two went to city park in Gersemi Boulevard. They were atop a roof of one of the lesser luxurious buildings. With it being commissioned by the Guild, it wasn't operated by the Freya Familia. Thus, standing out amongst the ruby and gold building of the area.

The two sat at a swing set as Bell told her, "So, Vana Seith is starting to affect your judgment?"

Hörn looked at him as she stood up throwing her hands down at her sides, "Never! I-I-I was just trying to act like myself."

Bell shook his head, "I've been Ms. Syr too, Hörn. When using Soulfire. You both trust me in your own way. You teust me, because Freya trusts me. And believe it or not. When I use Soulfire. I become extremely attracted to my own reflection. Kinda narcissistic when you think about it. My point is. You're so used to playing a role. That now you can't play that role when your heart is a flutter. Right?"

Hörn/Syr began to cry, "It's not fair. I love her. Yet, she loves you. And, and, and. I don't, well. I don't know if I do. Or if it's her. But, her happiness comes before all."

Bell looked at her, "Yeah, it isn't fair. Is it? And let me guess. You're upset that I'm pursuing another woman other than Freya."

Hörn/Syr shouted at him angrily, "Yes! Isn't she enough for you! Do you not realize how lucky you are?"

Bell replied to her having lost some of his naivete the past few weeks, "I'm the lover to the Goddess of Love and War. Of course I know how lucky I am. But, my eyes will always be for her. Cassandra, Lily and Anna; their eyes are for me. Not the other way around. I adore the relationship I have with them. But, Freya pointed something out to me recently. That I can't just be hers. Too many of her children would be heartbroken."

Hörn/Syr felt him take her hand. She looked at him as he spoke into her eyes, "And that goes for you too. Until you figure out what your heart truly wants. I will do my best to meet your standards. I will fight for her. I will love her. And I will live for her."

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Freya walked into Belit Babili with Hildr, Hedin, Hogni, Allen, Anya and Ottaria. The silver and gold spear glimmered in the lights of the Ishtar Familia home, as Allen and Anya brought up the rear. The elves carried their swords and stood in a triangle formation around Freya and Ottaria.

Many Amazonesses looked on from their various vantage points. Ishtar knew of the Freya Familia's recent victory. In her opinion, it was handed to them after the Guild unanimously accused Soma Familia of foul play. If it wasn't for the undisciplined children of the obessed God, then surely Freya Familia would have lost. They were full of nothing, but weaklings and rode the coat tails if one measly Level 7. Ishtar ignored the facts that Ottaria was Level 8 now. It didn't matter, she was still new to that level. Still all 0-I in her eyes, basically a Level 7.

Ishtar stood up and shouted at Freya, "Where do you get the gall to strut into my home like you own the place?"

Freya looked at Ottaria before looking at Ishtar, "By being the most beautiful in Orario. That's how."

As the two goddesses gave each other cheap shots. Ottaria looked around the Belit Babili with her new found skill.

Ottaria. Race: Boaz. Occupation: Adventurer/Familia Captain. Alias: Vana Valkyrie Dròttning

Strength: 0-I, Defense: 0-I, Dexterity: 0-I, Agility: 0-I, Magic: 0-I, Hunter: C, Abnormal Resistance: D, Magic Resistance: E, Crush: F, Strong Body: F and Valkyrie: I.

Lvl 7 - Strength: 999-S, Defense: 999-S, Dexterity: 991-S, Agility: 989-S, Magic: 566-D, Hunter: E, Abnormal Resistance: E, Magic Resistance: F, Crush: G and Strong Body: G.

Lvl 6 - Strength: 979-S, Defense: 969-S, Dexterity: 921-S, Agility: 902-S, Magic: 505-D, Hunter: F, Abnormal Resistance: F, Magic Resistance: G, Crush: H and Strong Body: I.

Lvl 5 - Strength: 962-S, Defense: 950-S, Dexterity: 911-S, Agility: 900-S, Magic: 0-I, Hunter: F, Abnormal Resistance: G, Magic Resistance: H and Crush: I.

Lvl 4 - Strength: 911-S, Defense: 905-S, Dexterity: 815-A, Agility: 812-A, Magic: 0-I, Hunter: F, Abnormal Resistance: G and Magic Resistance: I.

Lvl 3 - Strength: 901-S, Defense: 896-A, Dexterity: 809-A, Agility: 802-A, Magic: 0-I, Hunter: G and Abnormal Resistance: H.

Lvl 2 - Strength: 799-B, Defense: 799-B, Dexterity: 754-B Agility: 715-B Magic: 0-I and Hunter: H.

Lvl 1 - Strength: 700-B, Defense: 700-B, Dexterity: 697-C, Agility: 675-C and Magic: 0-I.

Magic

{Dungeon-lanche} "The Dungeon is a cave in waiting to happen. A crisis ready to be born. We Adventurers must be ever vigilant it's threats. But, now it is your turn to run from the Dungeon-lanche." (The user unleashes a concussive force from the swing of their weapon or limb. The concussive force's power and distance are determined by the floor they are on. With the Magic being more powerful the deeper they go. Past the 15th Floor and the concussive force will use parts of the Dungeon in it's attack dealing Stone, Wood, Water, Fire or Ice dsmage depending on which element is plentiful.)

Skill

{Vana Arganture} Allows the user to beastify, raising all of their abilities by an extremely large amount, and has an active trigger. Every use drains their stamina and mind by a large amount.

{Stortus Ottaria} When the user continues to fight even after being wounded severely, this skill allows the user to use the Healing Power and Spirit Healing developmental abilities, as well as strengthen all of their developmental abilities. The condition for the skill is in proportion to their status.

{Liberator} Gives the user the ability to detect incarcerated Adventurers. Limit of search is based on the user's Dexterity. The greater Dexterity the wider the vicinity.

{Battle Mistress} The user can increase all their Basic Abilities by 300-F when fighting someone they consider a worthy opponent. This skill activates once the user appreciates the battle and lasts for six minutes. After the skill is used, the user will have depleted the majority of their stamina.

Developmental Abilities

Valkyrie- Improves Basic Abilities based on the amount of Familia members are in immediate vincity. Does not increase Basic Abilities when alone.

Not many knew this, but Ottaria was found on the streets of Orario. Starving, on the verge of death. She felt deeply incarcerated by the plights of society. And worked tirelessly for years to free herself from those chains. Even after Freya took her in and gave her a home. Somewhere deep in the voud was a crack. A crack that slowly healed through the years at Folkvangr.

However, it persisted to be a blemish on her soul. It wasn't until she saw him for the preservation of others. That she realized what truly freed one's self from incarceration was being there for someone. Directly or indirectly.

Now, her Dexterity enhanced all her senses: Taste, sight, smell, touch and hearing. The resignation to one's lot in life could sensed throughout her entire body.

She heard the lonely thoughts of a maiden wishing to be free. To regretting having to give away her purity. The bags on under green eyes could be seen from even inside her homey cell. Ottaria felt the stressed and tensed shoulders of the maiden. Even from the entrance of Belit Babili.

Ottaria then instilled into her mind the picture of the Blonde Renard with emerald eyes. This was the most likely target that Freya and Bell requested her to find.

Whatever the plan going forward. They had to make sure it was Ishtar's idea to start conflict. Not the other way around.

Before Ottaria pulled in the reins of Liberator, she saw another person incarcerated. This one was nearly charmed by their Goddess.

Ottaria looked at an impressive Amazoness. She recognized the sultry visage and purple clothing. It was an Executive of the Ishtar Familia, Aisha Belka.

Ottaria could tell that she previously thought she could free herself. But, was taught a lesson. And was thinking she was bidding her time for the tight opportunity. Not realizing it was like trying to hold a cloud.

She may have not been the original target. But, she would be freed too.