Is it Wrong for a Goddess of Love and War to be the Heroine? Chapter 20, a dungeon ni deai o motomeru no wa machigatte iru darou ka fanfic

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Royman escorted Goddess Ishtar to the Northern gate along with Aisha and Sharay. Ishtar had just left a meeting with Hermes about losing her tool. And she demanded another from him. A third person walked with them dressed in a hooded kimono that had Mikoto stunned.

Bell and Mikoto decided to try and confirm or deny Mikoto's rumors. Bell was tired of seeing her on edge. It wasn't good for her in his opinion.

Mikoto passed the spyglass to him, "It's her, my friend. Haruhime-san."

Bell looked at the Renard with gold hair and green eyes. She was the last transparent soul in Orario. The soul was not currently visible to Bell, however something inside gripped in pain at seeing her. A feeling that he got when seeing Cassandra and Anna.

Aiz looked at Bell with puppy eyes as she grabbed his sleeve with two fingers tugging on it, "Can I see?"

Bell gave her the spy glass. She didn't really need it. She could see the Renard just fine with her Level 5 Dexterity. It just looked so fun to little Aiz who was egging her on to spend more time with Bell. Aiz looked at her mental projection with a smile. She was making progress.

Mikoto asked Bell, "What is Goddess Ishtar doing with Haruhime-san?"

Bell asked for the spyglass back and peered to see the gates open. A parade of Amazonnesses were soon walking through carrying a banner with the Kali Familia crest on it. Bell pulled the spyglass from his eye, "Planning a take over of Orario."

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Freya sat with Bell, Riveria Ljos Alf and Ottaria at her private chamber in Babel. A guest was present, Eina Tuelle.

Freya gestured to Eina, "Our guest requested a meeting with us. Please welcome our friend from the Guild."

Ms. Eina started the meeting, "The worried citizens of Orario have sought me out. I've heard them out and decided that their fears are valid. The Guild hierarchy has been comprised. Our highest authority has become nothing more than Ishtar Familia's yes men. They are expanding their reach further and further. I'm afraid of what could happen if this continues."

Bell asked curious of why he was here, "Uh, Goddess Freya. Why am I here?"

Ottaria spoke filling in the answer, "As Goddess Freya's public consort. You are a possible prime target for Ishtar Familia. Another reason why we've not allowed you in the Dungeon as of late. However, that will soon change due to the fact Loki Familia was supposed to go on an Expedition in a week. With Kali Familia setting up an embassy in Orario. It is safe to assume that Ishtar Familia will not make a move so readily. They will be arranging alliances and grabbing up power wherever they can. Ganesha Familia reputation has already been tarnished thank to Soma Familia."

Freya pointed out, "Kali Familia is here to make an alliance with Ishtar Familia. With messengers being sent yo Rakia. It looks like Ares might open an Embassy in Orario too. Sending Phobos Familia to Orario with Familia Captain Garon Crozzo. Apparently he gain back the Ability to make powerful Magic Sword again even after the spirits cursed Skill. Or so are rumors told."

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Bell was cooking after the meeting was adjourned. Unbeknownst to him, a plan was set into motion that would cause a ruckus.

At one of the tables was a black haired cat person with blue eyes. He was dressed rather lavishly. On his waist were a pair of knives.

Across from him was one of the Kali Familia captains. It was Bache Kalif. Her face was partially hidden thanks to a black veil. Her sand hair and bronze eyes were as beautiful as rumor foretold. Her spoke quietly to the man across from her, "So, Black Cat? Do you think you can do it?"

The man nodded after accepting a purse of valis. Bache left as the man stood up spitting out a mouth full of soup, "What is this garbage? Is the salmon smoked or charcoal?! I demand to know who made this swill?"

Bell exited the kitchen wanting to appease the customer. Mia put her hand in front of him, "Are you unhappy with my food?"

The man quaked a tad in his boots deciding to change tactics once he could feel himself be outclassed by her. His Level 3 status would never match a Level 6. He had a special Skill known as Cat's Eye that assisted him impersonating the Black Cat. The Skill could tell him the level of anyone he looked at. If they were of a lower level then he could also get an idea of how powerful their Basic Abilities were.

Sharl looked around the tavern, "Whoever likes it doesn't have any taste."

Mikoto put down her ale as she pulled out her katana, a slight buzzed. She looked at him darkly as she spoke to him, "You will not insult Bell-dono. His kindness and skill have cured me of melancholy."

Mia was about to step in when she saw Sharl dash for her, "Oh, what you going to do about it?!"

Mikoto didn't see move. Nor did she see the one moving to intercept the attack. Sharl's knives hit a server's board as Ryuu stood in front of Mikoto.

Ryuu spoke to Sharl, "I vouched for Bell Cranel. If anyone hear out the customer's complaint. It should be me."

Mia threw a spear right at Sharl's shirt collar. The cat person flew to the wall. Hanging from the spear end which pinned his collar to the wall. Smoke was hissing off the shaft that was audible to the entire tavern, "No tickle fits in my tavern. And no disrespecting my food. Including prepared by my cooks. I'm the Executive Chef around here. And wasting my food is going to cost you."

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Bell collected his last payment from Mama Mia. She said that his debt from the first few days was paid in full. And with Anya returning to work soon. His 10 days of working there was over.

Bell was soon back at home walking through the halls late at night. He didn't want to disturb anyone. So, he walked quickly holding a candle.

He heard someone stub their toe in the darkness, "Ow! I really miss Twilight Manor. This place is so different from home."

Bell realized it was a member of the former Loki Familia. She was carrying a small lantern and was wearing red cami top and white silk sleep pants. She blushed as she saw Bell. Hugging something to her chest tightly. It was a white stuffed rabbit wearing a red crown.

Bell remembered her name, "Are you lost Elfy?"

Elfy gasped and gave a single nod after a loud gasp, "Yes, I'm sorry. I thought the Crimson Cavalier wouldn't know the name of a newbie like me."

Bell replied putting a fist to his chest, "Of course not, a cavalier has his code of honor. Now, let's find you, your room."

Bell walked with her after looping elbows. What he didn't see was the blush and dreamy eyes of the maiden. It was too dark to notice that he just made all her worries disappear.