Danmachi Grand Order

Vol.1 Ch.4: Training Begins

The day had arrived, today, Bell Cranel would be taken under the Loki Familia' Wing and Trained. Bell's armor was unfortunately destroyed during the Minotaur Incident, so he only wore his usual attire which consisted of his hip-length brown coat with a small black patch on the right side above his chest, along with a long-sleeved black shirt underneath. Bell then equipped his blade and was ready to leave.

"Bell, before you go, I've asked Loki to shelter you and your servants for a few days," Hestia said, much to Bell's confusion.

"Oh, why is that Goddess?" Bell asked.

"Ganesha is hosting a party tonight, and I'll be running an errand for the next few two or three days," Hestia explained.

Bell then smiles. "Okay then, in that case, please take care of yourself, Goddess."

Bell then leaves the church with his servants, as they make their way to the Loki Familia's Home, Twilight Manor. After a few minutes, Bell and his servants stood in front of the Loki Familia Gates. The three were confronted by the Familia's Guards, as they asked for names and reasons for visiting. Bell introduced himself, explained that Morgan and Artoria were his servants, and then explained they were invited by Loki herself. The Guards nodded as they were informed of Bell's visit and temporary stay at the Familia Home. One of the Guards proceeded to escort Bell and his servants to Finn's chambers and asked them to wait for a moment, before knocking himself, Finn answered allowing the Guard entry, as he then informed the Captain, that Bell and his servants had arrived. Finn nodded and instructed the Guard to let them in. Nodding, the Guard opened the door for Bell, Morgan, and Artoria, allowing them inside before bowing and excusing himself. As Bell heard the door behind them close, he glanced around the room, the people present were, Aiz, Riveria, Lefiya, Finn, their servants, and lastly Loki herself. The Goddess of Mischief was the first to speak.

"Alright kid, we've already thought about your training regimen, First, Magic Training which falls under Riveria, and if your Berserker wishes to assist more power to her. Second is Physical Exercise, which falls under Gareth and Bete. Third, in Combat Training, Aiz, and Finn will be responsible, as Tiona and Tione will also Participate from time to time, allowing you to go against different types of opponents. Lastly, by the end of the week to see your progress, you will be sparring with Aiz-tan's Lancer, Riveria's Lancer, and Lefiya's Archer, if your Lancer wants to test your progress like your Berserker, more power to her." Loki stated.

"I don't see a problem with that, Berserker, Lancer?" Bell asked looking at his servants, who nodded confirming they were okay with it as well. Bell returned his gaze toward Loki. "Let's get started."

"Alright, Mama, you're up," Loki said, and Riveria walked forward.

Riveria first glanced at Bell's servants before placing her haze on him, "Come with me, I'll take you to our outdoor training grounds." With that, Riveria led them outside, they reached the center of the training field, and Riveria began to speak once more. "Alright, Mr. Cranel, you're already adequate in using magic but don't seem to possess any resistance to that magic, or at least, not when it came to the variation you used against the Minotaur, March. Have you ever heard of Mana Manipulation?"

"I read a bit about it from my Aunt's Grimoire, but besides that small summary, I don't much."

"I see, in that case, I'll explain it completely," Riveria said. "Mana Manipulation," she began, "can be divided into two distinct categories: Mana Enhancement and Mana Manifestation. Mana Enhancement, often referred to as Reinforcement Magic, involves the art of bolstering either one's body or weaponry with mana. To illustrate, consider the example of enhancing a mere pebble to grant it the durability of metal or infusing your fingertips with the force of a crossbow shot."