ARGONAUT

A Tragedy

(NOTE FROM AUTHOR:- Contains some brutal scenes. Recommended only for adults.)

The next day Bell and Jupiter wake up very late. Took a bath. Decided to go meet Goddess Hestia. They were thinking of a way to get inside the  castle. Then they found Lena. She recognized them. She enquired what they were doing in their kingdom. 

 Bell told her that there were so many monsters on their way back, so they decided to flee and take shelter here. Lena didn't doubted that. Then he  took advantage of her. She was a level 4 swordswomen.  Bell already had a strength of a level 4 (without the blessing of a God).

He charmed her. He learned from her, why Hestia Familia and Hermes Familia was summoned here. He made her believe that he is a former member of Hestia Familia. He commanded her to take him to Hestia. Bell told Jupiter to stay behind as it was risky. She agreed.  She asked him to return quickly once he got her blessing.

They reached the castle gate. She introduced him as her trusted friend outside the Familia. She told the guards that he is from Orario to help them fight Antares . So she wanted to introduce him to her Goddess for the her approval. 

The Guards allowed them to enter as it was Lena. Bell had to write down his name and address before he enter the castle. He easily went through all those procedures. Then Bell was totally amused  by the design of the castle. 

Lena took him to the guest room. Bell was super nervous and scared at the same time. He was thinking how they were going to react when they see him. Lena and Bell waited in the guest room. Then a maid came and informed her that the Gods and their Familia members were in a meeting.

She asked the maid to convey the message to them that Bell Cranel is here to meet them. The maid went to the meeting room. She informed them about Bell's arrival.  Bell got really anxious. He was fantasying about how they are going to react to him.  He was expecting them to rush to his side, the moment they know about him.

But nothing like that happened. He was asked to come to the meeting room. Bell entered the room. There, all of them were present, Hestia, Hermes, Artemis and their children. Bell thought they are about to jump upon him, in excitement. But they room was extremely silent. Bell was confused. 

Hestia with a smile on her face. " I see, you are still around, Bell Cranel."

Bell with a confused face " Eee..Yeah.."

Hermes " Good to see you again, young man."

Artemis " So you are Bell Cranel. Well it's nice to meet you. I think its the first time we meet. Let me introduce myself. My self Artemis, the Goddess in charge of this land.  I kindly welcome you to my kingdom. "

Bell " Thank you.."

Hedin, Ryu and others were abnormally silent. They were not even looking at him.

Hestia " So Bell Cranel, what can I do for you?"

Bell paused for some time. " I would like to rejoin the Familia. "

Hestia paused and remained calm. "I am extremely sorry, Mr Bell Cranel, we are not recruiting demons into our Familia. It's not just mine opinion, it's everyone's opinion.  "