Summary: This, is the story of an adventurer named Bell Cranel. Bell isn't your normal day adventurer either, no, he is in fact, an unblessed one. No one would accept him into their familia, due his weak looking self. Leaving Bell with one last option to secure his dreams. Watch as Bell becomes the first unblessed adventurer to enter the dungeon. Tread carefully young hero...The gods are not with you here...Yet.

Disclaimer: I do not own DanMachi or any characters from the light novel. Please support the original release by buying the manga, the Light Novel, and the anime when it's available. Look on google play if you wish to buy the light novel, like I did. I do however, own this story idea, and any new original characters or monsters I use.

Author's Notes: Okay so Trump won, huh? Well, that's all I have to say about that. No need to lose readers because of something stupid like politics. Moving onto something story related! 120 reviews! Yes! Finally I broke the barrier. Let's now move to the most review story in the DanMachi corner! I think we can do it. Oh and High Elf Forest? What an unoriginal name! I'm changing that right away and making more lore for the Elves. You can count on that. There will also be a lot of new stuff coming up soon! I'm about to take this story in my own direction!

Sorry it took so long to get this story updated. Peak season at UPS is a bitch, worked like 80 hours a week, college too. Well enough with those excuses let's get to the story. Gott mit uns!

Character quote of the day: "You can count on us to drop the beat for you anytime! Just make sure you don't put you hands on my girlfriend's Ilium." ~ Skelly and the Bone Pickers


Story: Somebody Up There Likes Me

Chapter Seven: Connecting the Dots


I felt like someone had beaten me close to death with a sack of large oranges. It was more of a soreness than anything else, still pain though. Well since I could feel the soreness, that meant that I was alive and well. Maybe not well, but I alive, good. I was nowhere close to near dying off yet, and I would be damned if I died fighting a monster that was not of legendary strength. Certainly not before I killed that damn dragon. My parents…, my grandfather had told me what had happened. I wasn't going to let that thing get away with what it had done to my family. Call it whatever you want, revenge, justice, I don't care. What I do care about is it's death.

I started visualizing the last of what I had saw before I blacked out. I had an image of Syr's horrified look plastered on her delicate face. She had been extremely worried when I started to black out, she had also been the first person to notice it too. I felt like smiling having a girl care about like that. That lifted my spirits high, higher than the planet—I don't care if I ever come down! I felt like smiling having her hug me. As childish as that may seem, but I'd take it!

Before I could linger more on the girl, my mind started thinking rationally. I had to wonder; where I am, how long have I been out of commission, what happened afterwards, where is syr, and why the heck did I feel as good as I do? 'Might as well get up.' I thought.

I slowly started to open my eyes, and I was happy that I wasn't blinded by the lights in the room. In fact the room was dimly lit with small glowing red flames in the lanterns hanging on the walls. Even though you could see gemstone lamps around the room, they were off. I sat up to look around the room I was in.

The curtains were shut which also helped to darken the bedroom. I was in a comfy bed that has white sheets, and a thick light green comforter. Someone had tucked me in as I slept. The bed was set up so that it was facing the window and placed on the right side of the room. A table and a set of chairs around it in the far left corner of the room with a white flower in a vase. A dresser was near the front of the room and the door was in the center of wall that was behind me. There was couple of pictures on the walls that gave it a homely feel to it.

'This place…, it looks familiar.' It looked like I had been here before. Well the design of the room reminded me of..., 'The Hostess of Fertility.'

Yes, I was back in the Hostess once again. That made sense since the last thing that happened before I passed out was me saving Syr from the Silverback. She must have taken me back to the Hostess. Wait, or had someone else brought me back. I don't think syr was strong enough to carry me back on her own. I could be wrong about that, but I was pretty certain that she didn't.

I raised my hands to my face to see my arms covered in white bandages, my chest and shoulders too. It seems that I was well cared for while I was out. Yep, this was probably Syr's doing which means…, I'm totally screwed. I was never going to hear the end of this. She was going to force herself on me more than she has been. A perverted thought crossed my mind, 'Not that that's a bad thing.'

Yep, I was definitely becoming my grandfather more and more as each day past.

"You're awake!" I heard Syr's voice abruptly come forth from nowhere making my heart leap from my chest. I was quick to turn to see her standing in the doorway. She was no longer in that cute sundress she had been before. Not that I'm surprised since her dress was covered in blood. She was back to wearing her uniform, solidifying my thoughts on where I was. She also had a brown bundle under her arm.

She seemed relieved that I was up. That made me warm up a little.

I managed to smile at her, "Syr, I'm glad that you're fine! You haven't been standing there watching me all this time have you?" I joked. Her face had a red glow to it after what I said, 'SHE HAD BEEN!?' I realized completely stunned.

"W-wh-what an odd thing to-to say when you first wake up!" She stuttered over words. She took interest on the dresser to the left me. "I-I had just came to check up on yo-you!" She started, "Yeah that's it!" She became confident all of sudden and turned to look at me again, "And you had woken up." She put up her index finger like she had stated a fact, her face was still beet red.

'That's obviously a lie!' I yelled at myself mentally. Does she honestly think that I'm going to buy that excuse? It's way too convenient that she happened to stumble upon me just getting up. What? Does she think this a poorly written novel? 'I'm calling her out.' I tilted my head at her, "That's really convenient." I deadpanned. She easily got the message, 'I don't believe you'.

"Er…, anyways. How are you feeling." She changed the topic. She was hoping to escape further embarrassment and harassment from me. I guess I would let it slide but I still managed to smirk at her knowingly.

I stretched my arms over my head, "I don't feel any real pain. Just soreness... I'm fine really." After being almost killed for the third time, I seemed totally calm. Oh God, I'm getting use it! Does that mean I'm a masochist? 'No, Bell. I'm just overthinking things again.' I told myself. I quickly shook my head to rid my mind of those thoughts.

She smiled sweetly at me, "I'm glad you are well. You heal quite fast. Its remarkable." She commented about my healing ability.

'Good, I can branch off of that.' I cleared my throat before speaking up. "How long have I been out of it?" I asked my first real question.

"I believe it's been been a day in a half." My eyes widened in shock. There was no way that I been out that long. That was so short and all the injuries that I had sustained…, I should have been out of it for a couple of days not a day. There was no way I could have healed that fast.

I looked at the window across the room, deep in thought. 'No wonder she made that earlier comment about me. I still can't believe that I've already healed as much as I did. There has to be something she isn't telling me.'

"There's no way I healed that fast just by myself. Did someone else heal me?" I asked my next question. Though I was surprised with the answer.

"Yes, actually. It was a elf who came to heal you from the Loki Familia." The silver haired girl enlightened me. My mouth dropped a little bit at that realization. It was something completely unexpected. Now if it was the Freya Familia I wouldn't be that surprised. They seemed rather eager to come to my aid. "With her magic and your healing…," She trailed off in wonder.

The Loki Familia however…, I had a rather bad experience with two of their members.

I had done some research on the the Loki Familia. If I recalled right, which I always did, their emblem is the image of a trickster. The symbol used on the falna is a variation of the emblem. They are a exploration type Familia that is led by Loki. The Loki Familia home is known as the Twilight House. The Twilight House is described to be a huge structure built on a small area of land. Multiple tall towers overlap and support each other, with the middle tower being the tallest. The home is also described as being carved out from flames. They were also one the larger, and powerful Familias.

Why had they come to my aid? In fact I would think that they would rather stay clear from me after what I said to the Werewolf. 'Why?' It was the question that was raking my brain. I was trying my hardest to solve this development. I pinched the bridge of my noses as I thought of that Werewolf. Then a shiver went down my spine as that doll of a girl flashed in my head. An elf huh?

"A-ah!" I blurted out as I figured out who it was. It had to be that green haired elf at the bar that night. Syr looked at me in surprise at my random to her outburst. "So that's who healed me."

"You figured it out that fast?" She muttered out in amazement, "So you know Lord Riveria Ljos Alf?" Syr asked.

I blinked at her, "Lord?"

She merely nodded at me, "Yes she is of Elven royalty in Alflima."

My eyes widened at that tidbit of information. Alflima was the starting point of Elf society. It was their first stand alone forest city. A place that was so surreal that you would think it to be from a fairy tail. Her name was something of a play on words. Riveria was a noble name among Elves. It was short for Rivendell, a place that only the highest and most noble of Elves could go. Then there was her last name, Ljos Alf, I believe it means 'from Allfima'.

I can't believe that my grandfather's butchering of the Elven language was coming in handy. Do you even know how hard it was to learn anything from that man when he was angry? Or better yet, when he forgets what he had told you a moment prior only to say that it meant something else? Terrible.

A noble had healed me? Well that was a new one. You know coming to Oriaro has thrown me through a massive loop. I still haven't been here for a full two mouths and all this crazy crap just keeps happening! The Gods above must be getting their sick kicks off of this.

I rubbed my temples, all this information was making my head hurt. "Well that explains why I'm feeling as good as I do." I looked back up at Syr, "So…, I guess mama Mia might want me outta here as soon as I feel I can walk right?"

Syr looked horrified, "What! No! She doesn't want anything like that!" She was practically yelling at me. Looks as if guessed terribly wrong on that one.

"Whoa, Sorry I didn't mean to offend you." I was quick to apologize and looked down at the covers.

"Just don't assume like that." She scolded me, "No she was worried as well. She was afraid that one of her regulars was in some serious trouble."

"Oh that makes- Wait I'm not a regular." I told her and turned to look at her. That was when I saw it, a face that I have come to know too well. It was the look of a pixy that had just pull a prank that had gone swimmingly. 'Fuck.'

"Oh you will be." I have never seen such an evil face on someone so beautiful. "Can you stand?" The girl questioned.

'Boy this girl can flip like a lightswitch.' I thought to myself as I gave quick nod. "Yeah I believe I can walk. Where are we going?" I had to ask as I got out from underneath the covers.

"..." She just stared at me. Oh I didn't have any clothes on. Luckly the banges covered me…, Mostly.

"Syr" I spoke up. Getting her attention. She gave a slight hum as her answer as looked at my face, "Where are we going."

She smiled, "To the kitchen of course. I'd recommend that you put some clothes on." She tossed me the bundle which I caught. I opened the bundle and found a black shirt and brown pants. In fact these were the clothes I was wearing at the time when I fought the silverback. I did a quick examination of the articles of clothing to find them completely fixed.

I looked up at her. "You had them repaired?"

"No, I was the one to sew them back together." She announced proudly at her deed.

I gave her a grin, "I appreciate it. You did a great job!" The girl broke eye contact and became rather coy at my praise. If she was trying to look even prettier than she already was, it was working. "Where did you learn to sew?" I asked making small talk with the girl as I threw the shirt on.

"It was something I learned at the orphanage." Oh that took a turn rather fast. I didn't know what say after that.

"I see." Was what I went with.

"Do they fit well?" She questioned.

"Yep they fit just fine." I answered as I pulled up my pants. A questioned popped up, "Ah you wouldn't happen to know where my weapons are?"

She nodded happily, "Yes, I have your bag in my room. I was kind of fixing all of your clothing."

I sighed in relief, "That's good to hear."

Then I saw her give me a look of depression, oh no. "I slaved away fixing all of your things while you were out of it. I'm so very tired now." She pretend to fall forward, "I can't go on any longer." A little overdramatic now huh? I caught her easily with one of my eyes twitching. I knew where she was going with this.

"You know I could drop you." I told her in a deadly serious tone.

She blinked up at me coming out of her little act. "Surely you wouldn't."

Now it was my time grab the bull by the horns, "I could never drop you, Syr." I admitted with an intense stare. She went beet red again.

She was quick to get out of my arms but she me surprised when she brought up the fight all of a sudden. "You were pretty brave back there, fighting such a strong monster." She started, "Everyone was talking about it." She finished.

I frowned at her, "I don't think so." I muttered truthfully, "All I did was run away, hell I couldn't even hurt the damn thing for the longest time."

She giggled looking at my face with her light grey hair shaking a bit. "Even so, I think you looked really good."

"Ehh..." I stumbled at finding words to come up with. She always knows what to say to put me out of my comfort zone.

The girl looked hesitant for a second before getting close to me with her hand in front of her mouth, "..., I probably shouldn't be saying this, but seeing you stare down that monster…, I fell for you at that moment."

My eyes bugged out of my head at her words.

Syr stepped back, her face tinted red by the lanterns on the walls. A beautiful smile bloomed on her lips. "I was asked to help out at the bar so come down when you are ready and I'll get you something."

"Uh, um, yeah…" I was so caught off guard by the girl's confession. A part of my mind was telling me she was jesting me. Yet, at the same time, a small part of me believed she was genuine. I gulped down the air in my throat as my heart beat rapidly against my chest.

"Also don't worry about the room either. Mama Mia said it was fine." I just nodded as I continued to stare at the older teen. "I'll see you in a few." She gave a polite bow and turned away from me. I just watched her leave me three as she descended down the staircase gracefully. That girl.

I was left there with my thoughts and my mind running wild on a girl named, Syr Flova. That girl was a menace, that girl was a pixy, that girl was going to drive me up tree and follow me up afterwards. "I'm thinking too much about it. She was probably just teasing me." I told myself. 'And if not… Grandfather… add one to list.'


Meanwhile down at the bar of Hostess of Fertility, a conversation was being held between two very powerful beings. A conversation, lost in translation by the jabbering of the patrons. The smell various refreshments filled the air but the reek alcohol was stronger. One person sat off in the corner of the bar counter, hidden by the dim lighting and black cloak. The large woman, the owner, was standing behind the counter in front of said person.

"So what brings you here?" The bartender spoke observing the woman before. A woman she had known for a very long time, a woman she had come to respect, a woman she was deathly afraid of.

A playful smirk graced itself on her lips, "Oh…, Can I not come to see one of my subordinates?" A normal person would have taken that a face value, but Mia knew better than most normal people.

Mia had left the Freya Familia a while back. She had been tired of the old dungeon crawler lifestyle. She wanted to move on with her life which was a hard thing to do because once you joined a familia…, You were stuck with them for the most part. You could only leave a Familia if the God or Goddess allowed it.

Her Goddess, Freya, had allowed her to leave without leaving. Technically she was still in the familia, but is allowed to have this as a 'reward' for her past services. Freya, as devious as ever, let her leave with a couple of conditions. The first was to just gather information for her using this pub. The second condition was to complete 'requests' the Goddess has. The third condition was to allow any of her Familia eat free. That wasn't to much of a hit since they hardly came anyway, and Freya made sure no one in the Familia took advance of each other. She ran thing very strictly and handled any fighting between her members.

The last condition was to be on standby just incase the Goddess had a recall.

A recall was a last resort. It meant that all 'former' members of the Familia come back to active service effective immediately. Should things take a turn for the worst in a war, she wouldn't hesitate to call everyone back. Freya, had never let anyone leave the Familia…, once she had you in her embrace, you would never leave. You wouldn't want too. In fact Freya let her keep all of the profits as a sign of her benevolence.

Seeing her at her bar, only meant she wanted something from her. "We both know you here for something, Mistress." She knew better than to use her name in public.

"Indeed." The Goddess in disguise affirmed the large woman's statement. "I'm sure you heard from Syr about Bell Cranel."

"I have." Mia Grand nodded at hearing the name of the boy Syr hadn't stopped talking about. "What do want me to do about him?"

The Goddess's smile grew, "You always catch on so quickly~. It's one of your most alluring traits." Freya compliment the towering woman before her. Mia only raised an eyebrow at her Goddess. "I'm getting tired of seeing poor Bell sleeping in the streets."

Grand already knew what the Goddess wanted, she want her to get Bell a place to stay. "Well, it shouldn't be hard to find him a place to stay-"

"Maybe, but that's not what I want." Grand blinked at the idea's dismissal, "What I want is him somewhere close so I always have an eye on him."

"Wait you don't mean you want me to keep him here? I have girls that live here." She said in a hushed tone. She sounded against the idea, in fact she sounded like she want to veto the command.

Freya's eyes connected with Mia's, "Oh, is that right?" The Goddess sounded amused. "Let's take a look at your so called girls. A level four bountyhunter, a level four assassins, a level four and six adventurers, and Syr. I'm sure they can handle themselves from any man they don't want touching them."

"You forgot-" Grand was cut off by Freya.

"The airhead? That she maybe but she had been trained by her brother after I convinced him. Regrettably they had a falling out. Allen isn't the easiest person to work with." The Goddess made everything sound like it was fine. "It won't be forever, just for a bit. I'm sure you can handle it."

"Fine he can stay here." The large woman sighed in defeat. She would argue more but the Goddess had made her point clear. There was no point arguing with her Goddess. 'Dea Vult.'

"Well look at like this; you owe him." Freya chirped like a canary.

Now Grand was at a loss for words. "How could I owe him?"

There was a spark in the Goddess's eyes, "He saved Syr."

Mia sorted, "He saved Syr? From what?" The sarcasm was heavy in her voice.

"A silverback." Freya answered the woman's question.

Mia laughed out loud at that, "Please Syr could have beaten that with a blindfold on and her arms tied behind her back." Mia saw Freya nod her head in agreement with it. She couldn't help but smirk. How on Earth…, Mia's eyes widened. "He beat a silverback?" Bell had beat a silverback. If what she said was – there was a shiteating grin on Freya's face – it was true if Freya said it, then the boy was growing at a rapid and unbelievable rate.

Freya chuckled at the shocked Mia's response, "He's grown rather quickly, don't you think?" Their conversation would have continued if they hadn't seen Syr hop around the corner, looking quite pleased with herself, Freya noted. Syr noticed them rather quickly and her eyes widened seeing Freya at the bar. Said Goddess gave her a little wave.

The girl gave an awkward smile of sorts before giving her a small bow and turning on her heels for the kitchen. "That girl…, I'll be back with her in tow. " Mia informed her of what she was going to do.

"Don't," Freya stopped Mia in her tracks. The large woman turned to the Goddess, "Tell her to stay there. I'll talk with her in the back," She said but her eyes were still lingering where Syr just was. She could tell Syr was…, frightened seeing her. Why? Her eyes narrowed. 'Why would she be afraid of me? What did she do to get my ire this time?' A wicked grin flashed on her face, 'I'm going to enjoy finding out what you did~ My little Syr.'

Freya didn't have to wait long when Mia came back to the bar. She nodded her head in the direction of the kitchen. Freya knew that she had the girl ready to talk out back. Freya stood up and moved to head back to the kitchen. When she got in the hallway, she saw 'him'.

Bell Cranel was walking down the hallway. He hardly looked injured compared to what he looked like earlier this morning. Loki had seen to that.

Her eyes were on him the entire time. The source of all her interest was right in front of her. This was the first time she was so close to him, well when he was wide awake that is. The confused look on his face made him look absolutely adorable. Like a little lost bunny. He glance at her for a second as they passed each other.

Nothing happen other than that which was a little disappointing to the Goddess. She was hoping for something-

"Uh, excuse me." Freya stopped but didn't turn to look at the boy. Had her thoughts been heard?

She had thought nothing was going to happen. How wrong she was. "Yes."

"Are you wearing perfume?" What an odd question to ask? She didn't see the problem with answering the odd question.

She shrugged, "Yes. May I ask why you are so curious?" Freya asked as she turned to look at Bell.

The boy still had that confused look on his face, "I have smelt it before." He said rubbing the bottom of his chin in thought. His eyes widened for a second before he schooled his emotions. "I smelt it on my blanket awhile back."

That had easily put the silver haired Goddess on alert, now it was her time to widen her eyes. Right after she did that, a grin had spread across her face. 'He never ceases to interest me. What else are you capable of?' For him to recall something from smell, what a great memory he has. 'I guess my perfume rubbed off on his blanket when I fix it for him that night. He's got my full attention now~'

"Oh is that so?" Freya asked in friendly fashion trying to not give anything away.

Bell gained a more serious look to his face. He looked a little hesitant as if he wanted to ask something. Freya saw a flash of determination cross face as he decided to go ahead. That look on his face right now was to die for… "Would you happen to be from the Freya Familia?"

The hallway was silent for a moment. Freya was almost shaking in her spot. There was one recommendation known to the Gods, a rather simple phase really. Don't. Get. Freya. Excited. Bell, of course, was not a God and had no idea about that. He had done what most feared, yet he had no idea.

Freya was losing it. She was so close to throwing her plans out the window and taking the boy now. He had figured it out. Bell had realized that her Familia, mostly her, had been lending him a hand throughout everything. He had put the pieces of the puzzle together, how delightful. Was it when Allen came to help him settle that matter at the guild that gave it away? Or could it have been when Syr gave him the weapons? Her desire to make him strong had completely derailed her plans of trying to stay unnoticed.

While this would be a cause of concern for most, it wasn't for her. In fact this just made her want him all the more. She already knew that he was special when she saw his transparent soul. She had seen many colors of souls, but never transparent.

It didn't matter. Freya now knew that Bell knew he was being watched by her Familia. She didn't give the boy enough credit to figure out the puzzle with just a couple of pieces. Now her plans were taking a hit. She crossed the distance to the shorter boy. She was thrilled, excited, and aroused by this young adventurer. "Conceivably."

Bell blinked looking at the taller person in front of him. The boy seemed to be in thought about her answer as it wasn't a direct yes or no. Bell nodded his head and he gave a slight bow to her, "Thanks for your consideration."

'Oh now that was a mistake, my dear little Bell~'


"Thanks for your consideration." I said in a courteous manner as I gave the person in front of me a bow. On my way up I noticed the person's eyes. Their purple glowing orbs were staring down at me. They were…, enchanting, luring one to them. In fact, they were quite deadly that way. Almost like a colorful carnivorous flower, ensnaring their victims with their colorful delight only to be devoured moments later.

'This person…, They feel insanely dangerous, yet inviting. Scary!' I was alerted to this person's aura trying to rub off on me in some lustful way. The eyes were trying to trap me in them, and believe me when I say that it was almost impossible to not look away from them. Then the grin on her lips made the woman look like predator that had found her favorite type of prey. I was so entranced by the look in her eyes that I hadn't noticed her hand reach for me.

Her hand traced my cheek before, stunning me in the process, it landed on my shoulder and pulled me closer to her. The taller woman's head passed by mine as her lips found my ear. "Your exciting me my dear Bell. Intrest me some more~" She whispered in a voice that made me feel like I was melting in my spot. I could feel the heat rising to my face.

I could tell that I was blushing, but what she did next took me off guard completely. She nibbled at my ear. My eyes widened as my face had discovered a newfound shade of pink that previously didn't exist. She let go of me and had a more than pleased smile on her face, no doubt from the deed she had just done. "Until next time, Bell~" She sung that last part with a little wave of her hand. I was left there, mesmerized by her, completely and utterly wordless.

I watched her gracefully disappear around the corner down the hallway as I tried to take their figure in. The cloak she was wearing made that impossible. 'I didn't learn anything about her. Well besides that she is the one that has been watching me.' I continued to stand there in the hallway in silence. My hand went to my ear and I could still feel the wetness from her mouth. I wondered if I should follow her. I decided against it, 'Can my life get any weirder?' I shock my head and headed down the hallway to where the bar was. I could hear the boisterous customers conversing with each other as I entered.

I went up to the bar to see the large woman known as Mama Mia clearing a beer glass. I hopped up on the brown bar stool in front of her. "Mama Mia, how are you today?" I smiled at the dwarf.

"I'm fine," replied the bartender and owner. She gave me a quick look over. "You seem to be in much better health. I remember Syr dragging you in here with some of the Loki Familia." She gave a light glare at me, "You know how much of yer' blood you got on one of my tables? It took the girls forever to clean up yer' mess."

My mouth fell agape at her words, 'What am I even supposed to say after something like that!' I mentally cried out. I could only blink at her, "Ahh…, Sorry?"

"Ya don't need to worry about it." She dismissed my apology, "Now what can I get ya?" She pulled a notepad out from her apron. I should have known...

I decided to go along with her antics and order something. I am kind of hungry. "I would like the raspberry lemonade and the veal main dish with a side salad." I gave the towering dwarf my order.

She wrote the order down and started walking away, "I'll have yer' drink in a bit."

"Thanks," I muttered unnecessarily as the bartender left. My mind was elsewhere at the moment. I couldn't get my mind of that woman in the hall. The way she talked, moved, nibbled at my ear. I blushed at the memory of her hot breath against my neck.

'The Freya Famila huh? I wonder what I did to get their attention like this?' I had to find out these answers. Then a nagging feeling irrupted from my head. I know that Syr said that she found those weapons, but could she be lying about that? Why would she lie about that? 'Hmm…, it is possible that they were left here and figured they belong to me because of my name bring written on them.' Well that solves that right?

Yet it didn't ease my mind at all. It didn't add up at all. One could believe the story because it was believable; however, why would that woman from earlier leave it here when she knew where I slept? I mean this is the second time I have been inside this place. It just didn't seem logical to assume that I would come back. There has to be something I'm not grasping. What could it be-

"I see you're feeling better."

My thoughts were interrupted by a feminine voice. I turned my head a bit and saw a redhead. Oh, she was with the Loki Familia I recalled. "Yes I can move regularly, but I'm really sore all over. In fact I feel like someone came close to beating me to death with a sack of oranges."

She gave me an amused smile of sorts, "Oh? Is that the case. You were pummeled by a silverback." She chuckled, "Comparing that to a sack of oranges is questionable, don't think?"

I scattacted the back of my head and laughed lightly, "Not the best metaphor I will admit."

"Those would have to be some rock hard oranges." She grinned in thought, "Wouldn't a bag of rocks be more appropriate?" She asked with mirth.

"Nah it doesn't have the same shock factor." I answered back with a wave of my hand in dismissal. What an odd conversation, but amusing to say the least.

She laughed at that, "You're right about that. I saw you beat that silverback." She looked at me in wonder. "That's quite the feat for someone who's not in a Familia."

I looked away from her, my cheeks starting to redding at her praise, "I just did what I had to."

"Humble are we?" She scooted closer to me, "I thought you might be bragging about something like that. It not often a no level gets this much attention." She spoke like she was stating a fact.

I gave her an awkward smile of sorts, "I just tell it like how it is." I explained. "I'm not very good on talking myself up. I would be truthful and say I did not beat that thing easily. In fact, now that I think about, I almost died on multiple occasions since I came to Orario. I don't think that's pretty heroic." She raised an eyebrow at me before she elbowed me in the ribs startling me, "H-hey!"

"Everyone starts somewhere, and all the best stories about adventurers are the ones where their life is put on the line." She informed me. "Sure beating an opponent easily is a great thing, but who's going to care? People tend to remember the fights that were close and challenged both parties, or the story of how one was completely outclassed and outnumbered only to find someway to win. That's what people care about." I just listen to her knowing she was right.

A quote rung around in my head like church bells, "Heroes are remembered but legends never die." I muttered in awe. It was true. There was no such thing as a protagonist in the real world. There were only great men and women that are remembered in history. While the people may die, legends are always remembered throughout time and their acts of courage. The story of Blore Humfreeze comes straight to mind. The man who led a group of twelve others down into the dungeon for the first time. They had made it the seventeenth floor and got surrounded by a horde of eighty Lygerfangs. A Lygerfang was a giant tiger monster. He fought them on his own as his allies hid in fear. His weapons eventry broke yet he still fought…, and won! He had won because they retreated. He was given the title of 'Iron Tiger'.

He would never be forgotten.

The redhead grinned at me, "History is written by the victors, right?"

'No…, That's not right at all.' I thought to myself. I shook my head at her, "No, it's written by the ones who survive."

She blinked at me before pouting, "Ahh, so morbid?"

"Sorry." I muttered out an apology. "It's just there is always two sides or more to every story."

"I can't argue with you there." She mumbled out in defeat. "And I tried to cheer you up too."

I smiled softly hearing that, "Will you did a great job with that." I was trying to sort through all of the information I had gathered so far about the Freya Familia. It seemed that it made me seem like I was down in the dumps. "Thank you."


"I-it's not a problem." Loki stumbled over her words. The way his smile was showing his gratitude was making her heat up quite a bit. Was this what Freya was talking about? She couldn't let that goddess find out that she may even have a change for falling for someone. Especially a male.

Loki had fallen for women, that was well known. A man was a whole other story entirely. She was never consider one of the most prettiest Goddess. She had a very rocky relationship with the whole male gender. The ones in her Familia saw her as what she was, a Goddess and nothing more. No they went after the more pretty girls.

She might be spiteful about the whole thing, but then comes Bell Cranel. An anomaly amongst adventurers. He was of a rare breed that's for sure. He was the talk of the Gods and the city for that matter. He had turned everything upside down on its head.

She had seen his profile at the guild, she had heard of his exploits from many, she had met him. He was such an interesting individual. In fact he had called her…, 'Damn that Freya!' The redhead Goddess thought looking away from Bell. She had to put those kind of thoughts in her head.

She cleared her head a bit and looked at him again. His gaze was fixated on her. She realized this was the best time to get Bell to join her Familia. It was one on one right now. All she had to do was ask. She would be the first one to approach him. She could tell other Gods and Goddesses were going to go after him.

She had to get him into her Familia…, for strengthening purpose of course. Surely not for personal gain, she'd assure you.

She was about to get to popping the question when two sets of arms grabbed at her. They wrapped around her arms like coiling snakes. "Come on Goddess! We're about to start! We getting free rounds on the house!" That was the whining voice Tiona.

"Hey I'm trying-" Loki was cut off by the other sister. 'What is she talking about!'

"For being such loyal customers!" The other sister added. "Come one we want to share the first drink with you."

"But, but-" They started dragging her away. "Hey what is this!?" The red haired Goddess complained. How could this happen?! She was so close too! She didn't see the two enrage purple orbs in the kitchen staring through her, glaring at her very soul.


Freya's smile was twitching along with her eyebrow. It was a good thing she managed to catch the scene taking place at the bar. Loki was going after Bell now, huh? Her fist tightened. It was a good thing Syr had pointed out what was going on to her or who would have known how it would have turn out. Freya had also realized that Syr was saved by this event as well.

She had Syr tell the Loki Familia that they would get free drinks for the night. She knew that was going to cost her, but it's not like it was going to be that much.

Syr had triggered a reaction that she was hoping for. The twins had to get their Goddess and tell her of the good news. Everything went according to plan. Her eyes narrowed as she glared at the red head. To think that Loki was now after Bell. It would be much harder to get him to her side if he joined that Familia.

Freya had extreme faith in the power of her Familia, but even she was weary of getting into a war with Loki. She knew she would prevail at the end, but at what cost?

She would prevent that from happening if she could. She would get Bell Cranel because she wanted him far before anyone else did. She had saw the boy's protinal at the start and wanted to watch him grow. Watch him she did; his fights, conversations, and survival. He had all the qualities to become an adventurer like Allen and Ottar. She would have him, she wanted him, needed him.

'No other Goddess or God will take what is mine.' No God or Goddess had ever been successful in taking one of her followers. They tried, but there was always a little confrontation. Freya had made sure that they got the memo right away. 'Try it again, I dare you.', 'Your destruction is on the horizon', 'Keep digging that grave of yours.' Just subtle words in the form of an explosion. Freya was one to inform you of her disdain right away.

She had to keep an eye out on Loki now. She no doubt would try again. Freya should have known Bell was going to be approached after this event. Yet this was sooner than expected. How was she going to keep tabs on him?

She tapped at her chin in wonder. An idea came to mind, "Syr, I've got a new job for you." She said to herself watching the girl putting on an act as the Loki Familia cheered around the table. Loki was looking displeased. That made Freya smile in triumph. Round one went to her. She now went to exit the pub and head home for the night. What an eventful day it had been. Bell had only grown stronger thanks to her efforts.

She would let Syr tell Bell of his new living arrangements. Tomorrow she would send Syr a message on what she would do next regarding Bell Cranel.


I watched as the two amazons pulled their Goddess away from the bar. Free drinks on the house? Now that was a reward for an adventurer Familia. Well I sure didn't want any of that alcohol, but free drinks? I could dig that.

I noticed a figure move towards me, one that I was quite happy with seeing. Syr, the girl that said she had fallen for me. I felt pretty lucky to have such a cute girl say that to me. If she meant it or not. I knew the girl would poke fun at me just to see me react in my ways. She like to tease me to no end. I like the relations that we had built so far. It was unique.

"Syr!" I exclaimed happily at seeing the girl. "It's good to see you so soon." I told her.

She smiled sweetly at me, "I'm glad to hear it."

A mischievous thought popped in my head at that moment. "Yeah, especially after you left me so mysteriously."

The girl was quick to get my meaning if her reddening cheeks were anything to go by. "I don't think I left that mysteriously."

I tilted my head at her, "You sure about that?"

"Yes. I thought it made it clear what I meant." She matched my smile and head tilt. The cuteness overload! What a dirty trick! Jousted me right off of my high horse.

I was quick to get back on my horse though, "I can't say you were." I shock my head, "You did make a hasty exit."

Her face was bright red now, "Yes and you were rooted in your spot."

'Ahh!' She had got me with that one. My face match her redness. An awkward silence followed for a couple of seconds that felt like years.

"So what can I get for ya?" She spoke up again.

I looked at her, "I already ordered something." I told the girl. Her shoulder slumped a bit at that.

"Aww, I thought I said I wanted to serve you." She whined about how I went on without her.

"Well Mama Mia had asked me right when I came to the bar you see." I made sure to explain to her. I knew how unpredictable the girl could be. She might have some sort of plan to get back at me or something. I could always count on that.

The girl just sighed at my answer. She seemed to understand right away. She sat down next me and just stared at me for a bit. I tried not be uncomfortable but those eyes of hers were doing a real number on me. "Bell."

"Yes I'm Bell."

She ignored my response but the twitching of her eyebrow did not go unnoticed. "You never really told me anything about yourself."

I looked at the girl in shock. It was true. I never really did tell her all that much about myself did I? 'It couldn't hurt me. The girl is curious.' I nodded at her, "Yes you're right." I confirmed her statement, "What do you want to know?"

She took a minute to think before asking me: "How long have you been in the city?"

"A mouth and a couple of weeks now."

She nodded at my answer, "Are you saving your money that you make in the dungeons?"

I blinked at that question, where was she going with this? I thought she wanted to know more about me, not my finances! "Yes."

"What for?"

Bells we going off! Okay she had something she was trying to figure out. I couldn't find out what it was either. "Well I'm trying to get a better place to stay." I told her honestly.

"Where do you stay now? An apartment?"

Oh crap! How in the heck was I going to get out of this one? Wait, was this what she was trying to figure out this whole time?! My, oh my this girl was something else. Damn it, "Uh, it's not that great of place."

"That doesn't answer the question." The look she was giving me was kinda scary if I was being truthful. She didn't want me beating around the bush.

I gulped down a swallow of air. "The street."

Yep the look of horror on her face was exactly what I didn't want. "Y-you have been living on the street this whole time?"

"Well It's not like I had a lot of money when I came here."

She seemed to recoil at that. Stumped, she didn't know what say after that. I wonder why she had brought this up all of sudden. "Syr." I called out to her getting her attention to me. "Why are you asking me these questions?"

"Well, I knew that a young adventurer that wasn't in a Familia has it more rough than anyone else in a Familia. I'm sorry that I was prying." She apologized.

I easily accepted her apology, "It's okay. It just seemed that you were getting at something."

She looked at me shyly, "Well that's because I may have done something about that problem."

I looked at her with wide eyes, "Wait, how did you manage that?"

"You see I noticed that you carry you home on your back."

I snapped my fingers at that, "Yes of course. I should have known that." She raised an eyebrow at me. "Err, sorry. Please continue."

She nodded, "I asked Mama Mia if you could stay here."

'..., WHAT?!' I could not believe it. Syr had asked Mama Mia if I could stay here. To think that this girl had managed to do something like that. "And…, What did she say?"

"She said you could but it was going to cost you." She explained what I already knew was going to happen. No one gets anything for free. At this point I was tired of sleeping on the cold streets. This was the best option because at least I got to be around people I know!

"How much?" I asked Instantly. If it was below Fifteen thousand vails, I had to jump at that offer. I have made quite the amount of money from my time in the dungeon. I could easily make fifteen thousand vails a day if I had to.

"Like ten thousand a night." She said like that was going to be a problem.

"I'll take it!" I blurted out. She looked shocked at that.

"You will!?" She was stunned but added, "Isn't that a bit too much?"

"Oh no, I can pay for that easy." Though I'm surprised that she didn't notice the sacks of vails in my backpack. I smiled at her. My smile seemed to be infectious.

"Yay!" The girl cheered happy throwing her arms around me.

"Yay!" I mirrored her actions. 'Yes! I think my life was changing for the better at this point!' I told myself. I was now living at the Hostess. It means that I get to see people I know and have a chance at getting to know them better. No more of those cold stones digging into my legs and back! This day started off terrible, but now it felt totally worth it. If they need me to some extra chores or something I would gladly do it.

I counted myself lucky that I met such a girl. 'I hope your watching you old fart! I'm not with women hopeless! Nor am I a bad adventurer.' I might have angered my grandfather before he passed away, but I would not disappoint him. I had promised him a harem of all things. I didn't know how I would manage it, but I would get it done.

I would also not stop my adventuring occupation until that dragon was dead at my feet. He had told me the dragon was missing an eye and was black and red with one shining green eye. I could not fail, I will get revenge for my family. I would kill the thing that took away my parents from me. I might be young, but in all due time.

For now I will enjoy Syr's cheerful embrace.


Author's Notes: I'm back baby! I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. I know it is no way as long as last chapter, but that's whatever. A lot happened in this chapter, some romantic events, a new home, a Goddess hostility is on the horizon, and Bell's getting ready to get stronger.

Now since I got some time I'm going to answer some reviews! Woah there Kyuubi! You new did that before! I know, but I might as well do it.

Arcanus: No Syr and Freya are not the same person. This theory has been disproven in one of the light novels. Freya and Allen were talking about Syr at one point. They may look similar, but they are not the same person. They are know of each other, but we don't know the how or why.

Bloody Bel: Yes I now realize that. That is the last time just throw something together without researching something. I changed the blade completely to something more appropriate. Its now a CPM S-one hundred and ten-V which is a high alloy martensitic stainless tool steel produced by the Crucible Particle Metallurgy process. Boy that's a mouth full.

The Micky Mouse: Well Tsubaki is a really character from danmachi. You can look her up on the Danmachi Wiki. I'm not really sure I made her seem like a male? That might just be you, but I will take a look just in case.

Hastemakeswaste: Now your comment does have some warrant but I can't agree. What happens when someone hits you? You get pissed off right and fight back. Most men, especially warriors do this. More importantly when you're cornered and there is no way out but to fight. Now his skill has something to do with this and I guarantee you it is not what you think it is. His skill hasn't been explained. In fact he might have alway had this since birth? Who knows, let's not just jump to conclusions please.

The memory bit I would agree with you on it being used everywhere but when I read about it in other stories, the characters seem to forget things anyway even with their blessing which is carelessness by the writer. I don't think of it as a cop out just yet. Oh sure he can memories things, but he has to practice it to be good at. I mean I could memorize a dance by heart, know the steps, but performing it is a different story.

I hope you continue to read though. Maybe it might get better for you. If not, it's whatever. Can't please everyone.

Shirosaki Kizuro: Well I Know that God's and Goddess can't have real kids in the Danmachi story, but we don't know what Syr is to Freya just yet. I don't read Japanese unfortunately so I'm not sure what's in vol 11 of Danmachi. So I'm going to say new plot at this point until proven otherwise.

Well that's that! Have questions? PM me or ask in a review and I will get back to you. Thank you to all the people that are enjoying this story! I hope to add a lot more magic into this story as I continue. Also listen to Sabaton! Great music about history there! I also had a friend that passed last week, Rich you will be missed.

Next Chapter Deus Vult!