Danmachi: Is It Wrong to Be the Main Character in Orario?

While the Hestia Familia was busy putting on a romantic comedy in the morning, things at the Guild were far from peaceful.

At dawn, Loki, Ganesha, and Hermes were summoned to the Guild to meet with Ouranos-sama.

The one who made this decision was Ouranos himself.

It wasn't that he wanted Loki and Hermes to get directly involved in their covert operations, but the information Hermes delivered yesterday was too shocking—it practically exposed their plans, operations, and even hidden arrangements. Even Ouranos had been caught completely off guard.

That led him to a conclusion: it was no longer possible to hide the truth from the gods who were already in the know. And so, today's meeting was arranged.

Because it was such a sudden meeting, Ganesha had no idea what had happened the day before.

"Loki, Hermes, what are you two doing here?"

Ganesha thought this was just going to be another standard briefing from Ouranos about the next phase of their plans. He didn't expect to run into Loki and Hermes as well.

He looked around—this was the altar where Ouranos offered his prayers.

"What do you think?"

The two of them couldn't help but feel irritated just looking at this blockhead.

They could accept being fooled by others—but being played for so long by this simpleton? Could they really chalk it up to "fools have their own kind of luck"?

"???"

Ganesha gave them a confused look. He felt like Loki and Hermes were acting a bit off today—too sharp.

"Everyone, calm down."

Just as Ganesha stood there in a daze, a figure who had been lurking in the shadows stepped forward.

He was cloaked in black from head to toe, a hood over his head and a mask covering his face, hiding almost every visible part of him. Only his skeletal arms were exposed—but no one could even be sure if those bones were real.

"I've called the three of you here today because, regarding the matters Hermes mentioned yesterday, we need to clarify a few things."

"The findings in the Dungeon, the incident at Monsterphilia, the trouble Loki Familia's children encountered on the 18th floor, and the murder of Ganesha Familia's children."

"And, of course, the investigation report on Bell Cranel—and his identity."

Hermes furrowed his brow.

"Fels, do we really need to disclose Bell-kun's identity?"

If possible, he would've preferred to keep Bell-kun's identity a secret. Some things were better left buried.

"His identity is indeed unusual. But now that he's uncovered intelligence on a third force within the Dungeon, as well as the Guild's influence down there, he's already caught Loki-sama's attention."

"With Loki-sama and Hestia-sama now working together, that child is in a far safer position. So revealing his identity to Loki-sama will only help ensure he receives the support he needs."

So that's how it is.

Hermes gave Loki a sidelong glance. Aside from Freya, she was indeed the safest ally Bell-kun could have right now.

"Pfft!"

Loki snorted unhappily. She knew it—her gut feeling had been right. That little twerp really lucked out.

She turned toward Hermes, the ever-running errand boy.

"You damn errand boy, and you were hiding something this important?"

Faced with Loki's pointed glare, Hermes' face twitched. He instinctively took a few steps back.

"After all, a secret is a secret. If it could be casually revealed, it wouldn't be a secret anymore."

"Forget the rest for now. Just tell me who that kid really is."

Loki was starting to feel that the kid's identity was a key piece of the puzzle. It was better to get a handle on that hidden background first. Her eyes were locked on Hermes with a clear 'Spill it' look.

Ganesha, not fully up to speed, stood quietly to the side, listening.

"Actually... that kid's background is a bit special. His parents were members of two Familias that were exiled from Orario."

"Exiled from Orario... there've been quite a few of those. Which ones are you talking about?"

Loki had no idea how many Familias had been driven out of Orario over the years.

"The two strongest."

"The strongest... Zeus Familia and Hera Familia!?"

Hermes' casual response left Loki momentarily stunned. But once she processed what "strongest" meant, her eyes flew wide open.

"That kid's parents were from the Zeus and Hera Familias!?"

Back then, both Zeus and Hera's Familias were at the height of their power in Orario. Their ranks were packed with exceptional members—Lv.9s, Lv.8s, and no shortage of Lv.7s with incredible combat strength. They were on a whole different level compared to present-day Orario.

"Which two? The Empress? No... no, not her. No man would fall for her, and she wouldn't fall for anyone either."

"You don't need to guess. Bell-kun's mother was a Lv.6 from the Hera Familia. But she wasn't exactly known for her combat skills—her name in Orario back then was completely overshadowed by her sister. Most people probably wouldn't even remember her now."

"And his father was a supporter in the Zeus Familia, also a Lv.6. Like his mother, not good at fighting."

Damn, this background was anything but ordinary.

A child of both Zeus and Hera Familias, bearing the bloodline of the two most powerful Familias. It was no exaggeration to say that the kid was the legacy of both houses.

Loki couldn't help but think about the authorities Bell still wielded—and felt an overwhelming pang of jealousy. That shorty really had hit the jackpot.

An identity wrapped in mystery, both parents were Lv.6, and in just over a month since arriving in Orario, the kid had already reached Lv.2. That kind of growth speed was downright freakish.

"Two non-combatant parents gave birth to such a battle prodigy... Where the hell did that kid inherit his talent from?"

"I'd say... it probably came from his mother's side."

Loki's complaint came out drenched in envy, but Hermes picked up on it and continued.

"Bell-kun's mother may not have been a fighter, but her older sister was a monster on the battlefield."

"Loki, you should remember her—the one they called the 'Incarnation of Talent.'"

"!?"

Loki's eyes went wide again.

Orario had seen many gifted adventurers over the years, but only one person was ever called the "Incarnation of Talent." That woman, nicknamed "Silence," once annihilated Leviathan—one of the Three Great Quests—in an instant at Lv.7.

Even Ottar, today's strongest, would be considered her junior in comparison.

And now Hermes was telling her that woman was Bell's aunt?

That background was... way too overpowered.

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