Danmachi Emerald Version Arc 3

Chapter 1

Aureum Consilium: Ais' Srikes

A/N:

Narration

"Talk"

Monologue

*sfx*

A few days had pass since my friend Eina visited us. From what I gathered from our conversation is that adventurer under her care, Bell Cranel, hired a supporter from the Soma familia and his knife which if my memory is correct, a black knife made by Hepaestus' Familia went missing.

Though considering that no war was declared to Soma's familia by Freya's familia means that the child is in good condition...

*knock knock*

Now who could this be, this late at night.

"Come in, the door is open,"

*creak*

Ais... !

The one that enter her room was their famed sword princess, Ais Wallenstein. What is surprising is that green vambrace she is carrying. Similar to the one Eina gave to Bell.

"Is something bothering you, Ais?" Riveria asked casually knowing where this conversation might end.

"This armor... I want to return it but I fear he might run away again." Ais said, still a bit hesitant considering how 'that' advice fell through.

From there she told me the entire information I need to know. How Eina asked for Ais' help when she couldn't reach her to when Fels asked for assistance.

So he really is fine... that's good.

"If you are looking for the right place and timing," Riveria said with a smile to ease Ais' anxiety. "I know a place and the right person to approach."

"Who?"

The next day, at the guild, as per my suggestion, Ais went to see my friend Eina as they awaited for Bell to come.

Though I know it would be fine this time around, I waited outside of the guild in case he tries running away again.

He ran in our first encounter.

He tried to run when I nursed him back to health.

He almost run when we were at Hepaestus' shop.

And he ran away from Ais after letting him rest on her lap.

That child has a habit of running away from embarrassing situation.

If he really tries to run away again, I might as well have a talk with her goddess again and ingrain some discipline to that child. With his goddess' permission of course.

Though it is nice to see some change in Ais, him hurting her feelings and confidence is not something I nor anyone wants.

Am I spoiling Ais too much?

"...your dungeon exploration is remarkable."

Just as I was lost in thought, Ais and Bell are still having a discussion as they exited the guild.

"T-thank you!"

"To reach the 10th floor in a short period is... amazing."

"N-not at all, if not for the assistance I've receive, it is impossible for me to reach that far," Bell replied honestly.

Hmmm... Ais, just where are you getting at with this conversation?

"I am still incompetent and my goal is still of my reach," Bell continued with enthusiasm. Having a high raking adventurer praise his progress is indeed uplifting.

"If not for your help and my supporter Lily, I don't think I will be able to survive long in the 10th floor."

"Do you want me to teach you how to fight?"

All of a sudden, Ais made an unexpected proposal.

Ais... don't tell me you are curious as well to that child's abnormal growth?

Just then, as the two are still having their conversation, a party of adventurers walk pass her and their conversation piqued her interest.

"Hey, wasn't that the king playing with the Minotaur in the 17th floor?"

"Oh so you've seen it as well," the other adventurer said. "I thought I am going nuts from all the exploration."

The king? Minotaur? Don't tell me...

Elsewhere, during the time Bell enter the guild.

The strongest adventurer of Orario ventured the 17th floor. Searching for the right specimen that would elevate Bell Cranel to the next level.

Lady Freya's love is like that of a wind. it travels wide and cannot be contained.

"████▄▄▄▄▄▄"

One after another, another Minotaur appeared just as he defeat another unworthy specimen.

But if a sky is to appear that can contain that wind, then I must do my utmost to make sure that the sky, that he, is worthy of her.

The next day, It was early morning and the sun has yet to fully rise, Bell Cranel hurried to the meeting place the sword princess told him.

This is great! If I am to receive Ms. Ais' training then becoming stronger to catch up with Ms. Riveria is no longer a dream anymore!

But still...

As Bell recall the event that happened yesterday, outside of the guild where Ais' proposed to train him, he caught sight of a familiar cape and green military uniform but due to the numbers of adventurers passing, he was not able to make sure if that was the High Elf he yearns for.

*thud*

"Owwwww..."

"I-I'm sorry...ah-"

As he was about to extend an arm to the individual that he bumps into while he is lost in his own world, saw a beautiful girl on the ground. What is strikig to the girl's image is the pointed ears that she has.

Recalling the incident with the elf Ryu, Bell hesitates and stood stiff not knowing what to do.

Early morning, Twilight manor.

A certain beautiful yet loudmouth elf with long golden hair that is tied to a ponytail look at the window of her room to see her idol, the sword princess, sneaking out.

"I wonder what Ms. Ais is doing early in the morning..."

Wait... Isn't this is your chance, Leyfia! With this I can ask Ms. Ais to train with me!

With that, the Elf known as Leyfia Virdis followed Ais not knowing someone else was looking at them. From when Ais left to when she followed her.

Things are doing fine until she bump into a white haired adventurer with red ruby eyes.

"I-I'm sorry... ah-"

Just as he is to lend out his hand, he stop and her ears reflected on his eyes.

Ah! I guess he knew a thing or two about us elves.

"Thank you very much," Leyfia said as she reach out to his hand.

"Uhm... sorry I was not looking!" Bell apologize with a bow.

"Don't mind," Leyfia replied. "It's also at fault as I was in a hurry. Ah!"

"Y-yes?!" Bell yelp at the elf's sudden outburst.

"Have you seen Ais Wallentein?"

"Eeep!"

Hmmm?

"A-are you perhaps a member of the Loki familia?"

Suspicious... though he is a good kid, this reaction... he is hiding something.

"Yes- Hey wait!"

She was not yet finished with her answer when the white haired adventurer suddenly dashed off.

That does it! He's guilty!

"You little... Come back heeeeeeeeeeere!" Leyfia shouts at the top of her lungs

And with that she chased the white haired adventurer for about 30 minutes until she lost sight of him.

Damn it! For me to not keep up with him even though I'm a level 3! He must know full well of this street for him to outrun me.

"Haaaaah... haaaaah... haaaaah..."

After a tiring game of rabid elf and rabbit,

Bell finally reached their meeting location where he quickly slumps onto the floor.

"Are you okay?"

"Haaaaah... haaaaah... haaaaaah... I-I'm fine." Bell replied, slowly stnding from his spot, "I just met a beautiful but wild forest fairy."

"Forest fairy?" Ais asked, tilting her head.

"N-never mind. I just run a little to warm up."

"Good,"

Training under Ais, Bell understood multiple of things.

1. Ais is an airhead.

2. Ais is an airhead.

3. Her teaching is basically a physical version of Eina's teaching. Something that even the God Aries can be proud of. It reach to the point that he was unconscious most of the time from all the beating and counter attacked he received.

4. Ais is an airhead.

5. She has a fixation for lap pillow yet it is still incomparable to the one he received from the High Elf herself.

6. Ais is an airhead.

7. She is kind and yet harsh. Being called a coward still lingers.

8. She doesn't hold back much. After a morning worth of training, his body still ached despite the potions and pain killers he drank before going to the dungeon.

9. And lastly, Ais is an airhead.

Right now, after parting ways with Ais, he and Lily just entered the 10th floor.

"Are you sure you're okay, Master Bell?" Lily asked seeing that Bell's sorry state.

"Don't mind, Lily," Bell replied with a forced chuckle. "I can still fight."

"████▄▄▄▄▄▄"

"Lily stand back," Bell said.

"On it," Lily replied while preparing her cross bow.

"Hyaaaah!" Bell yelled as he dash towards the imps that appeared.

*puff*

One after another, the monsters, the imps, fell just like that.

Good! Just a little more, if I put into practice what Ms. Ais taught me then this would be easy.

"████▄▄▄▄▄▄"

And a new monsters walks into them in the form of an orc just as the number of the imps lessen considerably.

Compared to the imps earlier, the orcs are taller and have a tougher skin.

*swoosh*

Multiple arrows flew to the directions of the imps and orcs alike, giving Bell enough breaher to continue.

"Thanks Lily!" Bell shouts as he charged once more.

With Lily's artillery support, Bell is able to defeat monsters with ease. Covering his lapses and giving him space to make his next move.

and yet...

"████▄▄▄▄▄▄"

The appearance of the next monster, even with Lily's assist, Bell not sure he can defeat this one.

"████▄▄▄▄▄▄"

The monster roared once again.

"Infant Dragon..." Lily mutter's under her breath. "Master Bell, run!"

Despite Lily's shout, Bell couldn't hear her. All that he knows is the fear inside of him preventing his legs to move.

"You really are a coward,"

Ais earlier comment once again reverberate to his entire being.

"But since you venture by yourself," Ais continue with a straight face. "Cowardice is an important quality as long as it doesn't become a hindrance to you."

"Damn it!" yelling at the top of his lungs, Bell forced his body to move and charged at the infant dragon.

"Master Bell! Don't!"

"████▄▄▄▄▄▄" the infant dragon roared before being blown away by a blue wave.

This is... there's no doubt...

"There's a huge difference between bravery and stupidity," a third voice said to them, mainly aimed at Bell.

"Eh?" Bell gasped knowing full well who the owner of the voice is.

"N-N-N-Nine Hell!" Lily exclaim to the High Elf that slowly walks to her side.

"Bell Cranel, you have a lot of explaining to do," Riveria said in an icy tone.

Seeing the lovely High Elf, Bell Cranel slumps onto the floor. His mind panicking, telling him to run away while his body is too exhausted to even move.

Aaaaaaaaaannnnd cut!

A/N:

So that's chapter 1 for this new arc. Finally that blasted Elf Leyfia grace us of her presence. Just like the canon version, she will also be a rival to Bell but her rivalry will not be one sided in the long run. (Ahem-Grand Day)

As mentioned before, not all of Ais' scenario will be given to Riveria as some of those actions affect the SO story line. Will modify some scenario so that there will be a point where the High Elf has an interaction with Bell.

Made some minor changes. Corrected some grammar and spelling err. V2

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