Bell Cranel
Backstory:
Bell was born as a result of the union between a member of the Zeus Familia and Meteria of the Hera Familia, sometime after the defeat of both Familias by the One Eyed Black Dragon. Before dying, his mother gave him to Zeus so that he can take care of him, who took him to raise him as his grandson in a rural village deep in the mountains. As he grew up, Bell heard and read many stories about heroes from his grandfather, forming his dream of aspiring to be a mighty one himself.
In the past, Bell was almost killed by a goblin and was saved by his grandfather. After his grandfather's presumed death, he took it upon himself to leave the village, traveling to the land of Orario to fulfill his dreams. Upon his arrival in the city, Bell attempted to enter numerous Familia, but was rejected by each one. Hestia, a Goddess, unable to find members willing to join her Familia, asked him if he'd like to become the first member of her Familia. Bell gladly accepted, and so started his new life, finally with a Goddess' blessing.
Powers and Abilities:
Superhuman Physical Characteristics,
Enhanced Senses (The falna significantly enhances a person's senses. Even the weakest adventurer can see in environments that are pitch black for normal people for example. Bell can also sense people's gaze; he is so sensitive to them that he can locate and fight someone even if they are invisible),
Skilled Knife User,
Skilled Hand-to-Hand Combatant,
Fire Manipulation and Electricity Manipulation via Firebolt,
Resistance to Status Effect Inducement,
Energy Projection with Argonaut,
Limited Resistance to Empathic Manipulation (Due to his Liaris Freese skill, he was able to shrug off the effects of Ishtar's Charm ability, which renders even Gods hopelessly lustful for her),
Extrasensory Perception (Bell can sense the size of a person's spiritual "container" for their Status, allowing him to gauge how strong they are),
Statistics Amplification and Damage Boost via Chain Attack (The ability increases the power of attacks he delivers continuously)
Weaknesses: Argonaut's charge will still disperse if struck or he loses concentration.
Goblin Slayer
Backstory:
Goblin Slayer is an experienced Silver-ranked adventurer whose only concern is hunting goblins. He doesn't take any other jobs unless they involve goblins. After a traumatic incident he witnessed as a child because of them, he vowed to kill all goblins off the face of the planet.
Powers and Abilities:
Superhuman Physical Characteristics,
Master Swordsman and Marksman,
Enhanced Senses,
Healing (With healing potions),
Portal Creation (With Gate Scroll),
Resistance to Poison (With antidote. Likely only works on poison used by goblins)
Song: Is It Wrong To Pick On Goblin Slayers?
Bell Cranel, an aspiring adventurer from the Hestia Familia, found himself engaged in a solo mission, tasked with clearing out a dungeon inhabited by goblins. The young boy navigated through the labyrinthine passages, encountering and dispatching the numerous goblin adversaries that crossed his path with remarkable skill and finesse.
With the goblins defeated in the immediate vicinity, Bell allowed himself a moment of respite and released a deep sigh, infused with a hint of contentment. He mused aloud, his voice carrying a note of satisfaction.
"I needed this. A bit of solitude and a break from the hustle and bustle. It does wonders for one's mental wellbeing."
As Bell stood near a dark tunnel, the ominous cries of goblins echoed through the air. The pitiful wails of terror indicated that the diminutive monsters were being subjected to a brutal onslaught. The chilling sounds of metal slicing through flesh and bones being violently shattered filled the atmosphere, each goblin cry abruptly silenced.
Bell, drawn by curiosity and concern, cautiously approached the source of the guttural and ominous sounds. As he stepped closer, the echoes of the brutal battle reverberated throughout the winding tunnels. Shadows danced upon the walls, the faint illumination revealing a harrowing scene of carnage and destruction. It became evident that something or someone was systematically tearing through the goblin horde with ruthless efficiency, leaving a trail of lifeless goblin corpses in its wake.
"Wh-What could this be?"
Bell's eyes widened in shock and horror as he stepped into the goblin's nest, the grotesque scene unfolding before him. The room was filled with the lifeless bodies of goblins, their weapons scattered across the ground, and blood staining every inch of the grimy space. Standing tall among the carnage was an imposing figure, clad in armor soaked with the dark crimson liquid, his chainmail and leather undershirt bearing testament to the bloodbath. The dripping sword in his hand spoke of the carnage he had unleashed, and the helmet concealing his facial features only added to the air of mystery surrounding him.
Goblin Slayer, still drenched in the dark sanguine of his recent battle, turned his attention towards Bell, his heightened senses immediately detecting the young adventurer's presence. From Bell's perspective, this mysterious figure appeared more like a menacing undead knight, his aura exuding a sense of tremendous power as he stood amidst the slain goblins. The deliberate and malevolent nature of the goblin carnage around them further intensified the ominous atmosphere surrounding Goblin Slayer.
Bell, trying to assess Goblin Slayer's strength and power, found himself unable to get a clear reading on the enigmatic figure. Despite the lack of clarity, the young adventurer understood the potential danger in leaving such a powerful and malevolent entity free to roam about. Reluctantly, Bell gripped his weapon tightly, preparing himself for a possible confrontation.
"Firebolt!"
With a swift movement, Bell unleashed a Firebolt spell, sending a spiral of flames hurtling towards Goblin Slayer. Caught off guard, the goblin slaying hero leapt out of the way, avoiding the brunt of the magical attack as it blasted the area behind him. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Goblin Slayer hastily retreated, seeking space to reassess and devise a tactical plan for retaliation against Bell's unexpected magical assault.
Maintaining a state of heightened vigilance, Bell clutched his daggers in a reverse grip, his eyes fixated on Goblin Slayer as he cautiously advanced. With each step, he carefully measured his movements, determined not to lose his grip on the unfolding situation. The tension in the air hung thick, as both the young adventurer and the silver ranked goblin slayer stood poised, assessing each other's strength and preparing for the inevitable clash.
As Bell glanced down at his feet, he spotted several round orbs rolling towards him. Before he could react further, the orbs detonated in a barrage of smoke bombs, filling the area with a dense cloud of obscuring smoke. Coughing as he inhaled the acrid smoke, Bell hastily stepped back to escape the billowing smoke, momentarily losing concentration.
Brushing off the momentary dazed state, Bell swiftly maneuvered to the side, narrowly evading Goblin Slayer's short sword. However, the blade still managed to lodge itself into the rocky wall, mere inches from Bell's abdomen. The young adventurer gasped, the realization of the close call sending a jolt of adrenaline through his veins.
The clash between Bell and Goblin Slayer grew more intense as they traded blows. Bell unleashed a series of relentless strikes with his daggers, targeting the shield carried by Goblin Slayer, aiming to find any opening in its defenses. However, the seasoned adventurer proved to be a challenging adversary, adept at counterattacking and defending against each of Bell's attacks. Despite the swift and accurate defenses, Bell managed to skillfully evade each counterstrike, showcasing his agility and reflexes in the heat of battle.
As the fierce exchange of blows continued, Bell prepared to unleash his potent Argonaut skill, one hand glowing with the building energy. Sensing the imminent threat, Goblin Slayer opted for a strategic approach, executing a broad swing with his sword, aiming at Bell's armored chest. Despite successfully landing a glancing hit that left a cut line on the armor, the weapon failed to fully penetrate.
Seizing the momentary advantage, Bell launched a powerful punch with a defiant yell. Although Goblin Slayer tried to block Argonaut with his shield, the sheer force of Bell's attack shattered the shield, sending the Silver ranked adventurer flying backward. The impact slammed him against the rocky wall with such force that a circular impact crater formed around his body, leaving him temporarily stunned as he slumped to the ground.
Blood seeped from beneath Goblin Slayer's face guard, dripping down his helmet and staining the ground. Groaning loudly, the silver ranked adventurer slumped onto his knees, his left forearm clearly broken and his entire left arm now rendered numb and aching with agony. As the pain consumed his senses, it became clear that he was in no condition to continue the fight, at least for the moment.
Despite the severe pain and injuries, Goblin Slayer was determined to continue the fight. With a swift motion, he reached into his inventory and retrieved a precious healing potion. Through the face guard of his helmet, he consumed the elixir, feeling the rejuvenating effects start to take hold. The broken bones within his arm began to mend, the sound of healing filling the air as the fractures slowly fused back together. Within moments, the bones had been restored, and Goblin Slayer regained full functionality of his previously broken limb, ready to continue the battle.
As Bell watched Goblin Slayer utilize a healing potion, his confusion deepened. Before he could fully process the implications, the silver ranked adventurer took out a gate scroll and activated it, creating a portal to the depths of the ocean on the cavern floor. Immediately, a powerful torrent of frigid ocean water surged through the portal, shooting towards Bell with tremendous force. Caught off guard, the young adventurer struggled to prepare himself against the onslaught of icy water.
Startled by the impending deluge, Bell quickly activated his Escape skill, effectively enhancing his speed and enabling him to outpace the rushing water. As the icy cold liquid surged through the dungeon tunnels, it swept away any monsters unfortunate enough to be caught in it's path. The once-quiet corridor became a swirling maelstrom of icy water, creating a chaotic and treacherous environment.
As Bell raced through the dungeon tunnels, he swiftly maneuvered up scaffolding along the cavern wall, utilizing his agility and strength to climb. In his haste, he pushed past the lingering monsters, their weak forms easily falling into the water below. As the ice-cold ocean water rushed through the cavern, it extinguished the flickering torches that lined the walls, leaving the lowest levels steeped in darkness.
With a huff, Bell paused at the edge of the underground cliff, leaning forward and resting his hands on his knees. He took a momentary respite from the tumultuous events, seeking to catch his breath before continuing. Turning his gaze towards the ominous abyss, he stepped towards the edge, peering into the dark depths below.
At first, there was only silence, the sounds of ocean water echoing from the depths below. However, Bell's senses went on high alert as something suddenly surged upward from the darkness in a flash of motion. Quickly, he dodged back, narrowly avoiding an arrow that sliced through the air a mere inch from his head, embedding itself into the cavern ceiling above.
With a stumble, Bell landed awkwardly on his hands and buttocks, desperately trying to steady himself. However, his moment of disorientation was immediately shattered as he glanced up to see a lit bomb attached to the arrow, sparks flying as flames ignited the fuse. There was barely time to react before the explosive detonated. The cavern erupted in a massive blast of fire and force, sending rocks, debris, and dust flying in all directions. The impact shook the entire vicinity, causing a deafening roar that echoed through the tunnels, temporarily disorienting Bell and leaving him partially buried under a shower of rubble.
As Bell attempted to rise to his feet amidst the chaos, coughing and attempting to clear the dust from his vision, Goblin Slayer suddenly made his reappearance. With a swift and deadly aim, he loosed an arrow from his longbow, which pierced through Bell's left shoulder, eliciting a cry of pain from the young adventurer.
Goblin Slayer advanced on the retreating Bell with a deliberate and purposeful gait, his gaze fixed on the young adventurer as he gripped a dagger. Raising the dagger above his head, he prepared to deliver a lethal strike to his opponent, driven by his relentless pursuit of goblins. Though Bell was wounded and in pain, he desperately tried to retreat, the fear of the impending attack evident in his whimpering cries.
As Goblin Slayer poised to strike his decisive blow, Bell acted on instinct, hurling his backup dagger in a desperate bid to fend off the attack. With precise aim, the blade slipped through the narrow slits of Goblin Slayer's face guard, landing a painful strike. He winced in pain, dropping his own dagger as he stumbled backward, grasping at his helmet in a futile attempt to stem the flow of blood seeping through its openings.
Reeling in pain and disoriented, Goblin Slayer stumbled backwards and, without realizing it, found himself teetering on the edge of the vertical drop. In a last-ditch effort, he managed to fire an arrow upwards just before losing his balance, attaching it to a rope above. The rope tightened as the arrow lodged itself into the cliff top, stopping Goblin Slayer from falling, although he did slam heavily into the rock face, clinging to the thin lifeline.
With a grim determination, Goblin Slayer fought against the pain and disorientation, attempting to stay focused despite the dire situation. Gritting his teeth, he reached up and gripped the dagger that was lodged in his helmet, the metal stained with his blood. With a firm pull, he wrenched the blade free, the sharp edge scraping against the metallic surface as it came loose. The wound continued to bleed, blood trickling down his body, but Goblin Slayer refused to let it hinder him.
Goblin Slayer gritted his teeth as he began the arduous task of scaling the rope, pulling himself upwards inch by inch, despite the pain and exhaustion. Meanwhile, Bell, having watched Goblin Slayer's seemingly fatal fall into the abyss, grew increasingly suspicious and wary. Instinctively, he prepared himself for the possibility of a return from the silver ranked adventurer, charging his Argonaut skill with the help of Hestia's enchanted dagger.
Goblin Slayer, now safely back on the cliff, reached for a gate scroll with a determined expression. He activated the scroll, causing a portal to open and a torrent of pressurized ocean water to shoot forth, aiming to overpower and push back Bell once again. However, instead of retreating, Bell pressed forward, dashing along the edges of the watery torrent with remarkable speed, weaving past the stray droplets that ripped through his clothing and closing the distance rapidly. Goblin Slayer's eyes widened in disbelief as Bell rushed past him with a single, powerful strike of his enchanted weapon.
"Argo Vesta!" Echoed through the cavern. The force of the attack caused Goblin Slayer's body to heat up rapidly, consumed by the fire. Within moments, he was reduced to nothing more than embers and dust, the silver ranked adventurer's existence vanishing before Bell's very eyes.
Bell exhaled deeply, his panting filled the air as he clutched his wounded shoulder, the arrow still embedded deeply. With the immediate threat now eliminated, the young adventurer mustered what strength remained in him and slowly made his way towards the nearest exit of the dungeon. He knew he desperately needed medical attention, but for now, his priority was to escape the treacherous catacombs and seek refuge above ground.
Strength: So, each adventurer had pros and cons with their strongest attacks. Goblin Slayer's gate scroll could pour out water from the bottom of an ocean, effectively carrying a portable water jet cutter. At 4000 meters below the surface, that pressure is as high as 11,000 psi. That's basically the weight of a heavier African Forest Elephant standing on every square inch of your body. And considering it only takes 100 psi to puncture human skin, Bell would be destroyed if it hit. But, physically speaking, Goblin Slayer was only about peak human in strength. Bell, meanwhile, is capable of physically going toe to toe with a Minotaur named Asterius, who pushed him through several buildings which would need about 50-100 tons of force to do. Their ultimate attacks also have different execution times, with the gate scroll being a surprise attack, while Argonaut required charging up.
Speed: Goblin Slayer is marginally faster, being able to dodge an arrow point blank, which would require moving at Mach 0.66, and the gate scroll, if scaling down from jet cutters, can pour water out at as much as 300 mph. However, Bell has displayed similar speed feats, so it'd be hard pressed for him to be overwhelmed, and Escape can help him evade anything lethal if he really needed to haul out of the way.
Skill: This one is also tricky. Goblin Slayer is the better expert... at killing goblins. He is much less skilled at fighting anything else if they're not killed within the first few strikes. Bell meanwhile has passive skills that let him far exceed the skills of most of the people he fights, letting him outpace more skillful combatants, if needing help or thinking creatively to win.
Experience: With the exception of humans and ogres here and there, Goblin Slayer has been slaying as his name suggests; goblins. Bell has effectively fought against the majority of your classic mythical and medieval monsters, along with humans with greater martial or magical prowess, giving him clear experience.
Powers: Goblin Slayer has the wider arsenal of bombs, various blades, a bow and his gate scroll, he's more adept at using them for guerrilla fighting and ambush tactics. Bell meanwhile has the power needed to blast through Goblin Slayer's cheap armor, and had the skills needed to force Goblin Slayer into a real fight, which he's not good at if he doesn't have the clear advantage.
The winner is Bell Cranel