On the road to Asgard the children barely spoke to any of the adults and merely huddled together as though seeking solace in each other's presence. The children are huddled together trying to process what has happened to them.

  Bell's Perspective

  Damn it, how could I let this happen?

  I got a falna and am STILL WEAK. I couldn't protect anyone.

  Neither Alice, Aki, nor Aki's parents. Why am I so weak?

  I need to get stronger. Stronger than anyone. I never want to lose anything again.

  I never want anyone to go through what me and Alice have been through.

  The pain, the anguish—it's a constant reminder of my own inadequacy.

  I never want people to lose their homes to monsters or bandits again.

  I need to get stronger. I want to be like Auntie.

  Her strength, her resolve. I want to be strong enough to protect the people I care about.

  I want to protect people. I want people to look to me with trust and hope.

  But how can they when I cannot even protect those closest to me?

  NO. That is the wrong way to think about it. I WILL GET STRONGER.

  No more whining, no more complaining. I will never let anything be taken from me again.

  I hate feeling this regret, so I will get strong enough that I never have to go through this again.

  I don't want to be the one in need of protection.

  I failed today. I won't fail again. I'll train harder.

  I won't falter ever again.

  I REFUSE to lose anything precious to me ever again.

  I WILL GET STRONGER.

  I won't let anything get in my way. I will protect Alice and Aki. I have a falna for a reason. I will achieve my goals. I will make sure that no one ever has to suffer the losses like me and Alice. These are not mere words—they are a vow, a promise sworn upon the altar of my own self-loathing.

  A falna is a gift from deity to allow a mortal to make their desires manifest. To allow them to achieve their desires. The abilities of those with a falna can surpass even the expectations of the god. If a will is strong enough, it can force the falna to respond to the mortal's desire.

  In that moment, all the anger, fury, and helplessness that Bell harbored, both at himself and the world at large, manifested in the form of two skills, whose existence would shake the very world itself if they were to be made known.

  The first skill, a manifestation of raw power. It was the manifestation of all of Bell's rage, indignation, burning desire to overcome my own weaknesses.

  The second skill, a beacon of light amidst the shadows. It whispered of hope, of redemption, of the unwavering resolve to protect those he held dear. An ideal that Bell wished to achieve. It was the embodiment of his determination.

  Together, they each complemented the other in a symphony of power and purpose. They were the culmination of Bell's deepest desires, the realization of his most fervent dream to be a hero and protect those dear to him.

  Within the depths of Bell's consciousness, a tempest raged—a maelstrom of anger, frustration, and self-loathing churned beneath the surface.

  He had faltered, failed to protect those closest to him from the cruel whims of fate. The weight of his inadequacy bore down upon him. He had begged for a falna to be able to protect those that were important to him. And his first trial was an utter failure. How could he have let this happen? How could he have been so weak?

  The anger burned within him, a smoldering ember that had now ignited into a raging inferno. He clenched his fists, nails digging into his palms, as if physical pain could somehow expunge the emotional turmoil within.

  The manifest of these skills—their existence bore witness to the depths of Bell's anguish, the depths of his desire to transcend his own limitations. They reflected his inner turmoil, his unyielding determination to protect those important to him.

  The image of failure haunted him, etched into the recesses of his mind like a scar that refused to fade. He had sworn to shield Alice and Aki from harm, yet he had fallen short. Their faces, etched with fear and terror, haunted him.

  The whispers of doubt crept into his thoughts, mocking his aspirations, his dreams of heroism. How could he hope to protect others when he could not even protect those closest to him?

  But beneath the layers of self-doubt and despair, a spark flickered—a glimmer of resolve amidst the darkness. He refused to surrender to defeat, to succumb to his own inadequacy.

  With each passing moment, the fire within him grew, fueled by the memories of his shortcomings, the echoes of his failures. He would not rest until he had mastered the power within him, until he had become the guardian he aspired to be. For Bell knew that true strength lay not in the absence of weakness, but in the courage to confront it—to rise, time and time again, in the face of adversity.

  Alice's Perspective

  Damn it. I was useless again. I couldn't do anything to protect Bell or Aki.

  Why am I so useless? All I ever do is hold others back.

  I am always such a burden. I can't stand it anymore.

  I need to get stronger. I hate being hurt all the time.

  I have to get stronger. I have to protect Bell and Aki.

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  I REFUSE to always be the one being protected.

  I don't want to lose anyone else. I want a happy family again. I want friends to laugh with.

  I want to not have to worry about when my disease will strike again. I want to be able to help Bell and Aki.

  I'm tired of feeling powerless, of standing on the sidelines while others get hurt protecting me.

  I'm tired of being a liability, a constant source of worry and concern for those I care about.

  I'm tired of the pain, the uncertainty, the fear that gnaws at me.

  I need to be stronger, not just for myself, but for Bell and Aki.

  They deserve someone who can stand beside them, someone who can shield them from harm's way.

  They deserve a life free from the shadow of my affliction, free from the constant specter of death that looms over us all.

  I don't want to lose anyone else, don't want to bear any more grief and loss.

  I want the warmth of friendship and a happy family.

  But most of all, I want to be able to help Bell and Aki.

  I WILL NEVER EVER ALLOW Aki or Bell to be taken from me.

  I WILL GET STRONG enough to Protect them and everyone.

  I want a strong familia strong enough that we never lose to anyone or any monster gain.

  I cannot bear the thought of losing them.

  I crave the warmth of friendship and a larger family.

  Why couldn't I have been like Auntie?

  I need to get stronger. I don't want to lose anything ever again.

  Aki's Perspective

  Mama. Papa. I miss you.

  Why did you have to go now?

  I never wanted to leave you.

  I don't want to lose anyone else.

  I hate how cruel everyone is.

  I want to be able to stand up to people that are horrible.

  I don't want to be weak in the face of evil.

  The air hung heavy with the weight of loss, a somber reminder of lives once cherished, now lost to the merciless march of time. In the silence of the night, amidst the whispers of the wind, echoes of longing reverberated through the empty halls of memory.

  For young Aki, the ache of absence was a bitter companion, a shadow that clung to her every step. With each passing moment, the void left by her parents' departure widened, swallowing the warmth of their love and leaving behind naught but the chill of solitude. For she had witnessed firsthand the cruelty of the world, the callous disregard for kindness and compassion.

  All of Aki's pain suffer and loss coalesced in to the formation of a singular skill that would allow her deepest held wish to come true. Her heart though heavy with sorrow held the smallest ember of hope that refused to be extinguished.

  Each of the children's statuses(to be revealed to the children and adults upon arrival in Asgard).

  Bell Cranel Status

  Human

  Age: 8

  Lvl 1

  Strength: I-53

  Endurance: -99

  Dexterity: I-73

  Agility: I-99

  Magic: I-0

  Magic

  [Satanas Version] (Inherited)

  User sends out waves of Sound towards the enemy

  Quick chant: Gospel

  Skills:

  [Realis Phrase-Crystallization of Desires]

  As long as owner has a strong desire and goal, he will grow stronger according to his desires

  Accelerated Growth

  Immunity to charm

  Immunity to mental attacks

  Status Limit is broken

  Stronger desire results in stronger growth

  Continued desire results in continued growth

  [Inheritance of Talent]

  User has monstrous will and desire of wanting to surpass the Incarnation of Talent herself. The user slowly gains some Magic, Abilities, Skills, and Development Abilities that belong to the Incarnation of Talent in addition to their own [Magic: [Satanas Version] Gospel is gained], (Development Abilities, Skills, and Abilities are linked to the user's Skills and Abilities).

  [Twin's Bond]

  Grants the user the ability to utilize the same skill and abilities as their sibling. If both twins activate the same skills doubles the effectiveness of the skill. Negative effects can be mitigated through this ability.

  Alice Cranel Status

  Human

  Age: 8

  Lvl 1

  Strength: I-45

  Endurance: I-99

  Dexterity: I-90

  Agility: I-85

  Magic: I-0

  Magic

  [Corpus Sanum](Mutated Inheritance)

  (Godly Explanation: the Deviation of Inheritance is due to the users own will and desires)

  Negation of physical attack and pain

  Suppression of physical symptoms of illness, status aliments, and physical attacks so long as armor is active. ( Does not stop progression of a disease.)

  Suppression of physical illness and status aliments will result in recoil if armor is deactivated during manifestation.

  Recoil will significantly exacerbate the severity of the illness/status aliment temporarily

  The more mind that is poured into the spell the power it is able to suppress

  Quick chant: Ataraxia

  Skills:

  [Bonds of Family-Crystallization of Desires]

  As long as owner has a strong desire and goal, she will grow stronger according to her desires.

  Accelerated Growth

  Immunity to charm

  Immunity to mental attacks

  Status Limit is broken

  Stronger desire results in stronger growth

  Continued desire results in continued growth

  Skill automatically applied to those the user considers to be family.

  Strength of effect is based on the recipient's desire.

  Those in proximity have the same effects as user applied to themselves.

  [Inheritance of Talent]

  User has monstrous will and desire of wanting to surpass the Incarnation of Talent herself. The user slowly gains some Magic, Abilities, Skills, and Development Abilities that belong to the Incarnation of Talent in addition to their own [Magic: mutated inheritance ], (Development Abilities, Skills, and Abilities are linked to the user's Skills and Abilities).

  [Twin's Bond]

  Grants the user the ability to utilize the same skill and abilities as their sibling. If both twins activate the same skills doubles the effectiveness of the skill. Negative effects can be mitigated through this ability.

  Anakitty Autumn Status

  Demi-Human Cat Person

  Age: 9

  Lvl 1

  Strength: I-0

  Endurance: I-0

  Dexterity: I-0

  Agility: I-0

  Magic: I-0

  Magic:

  Skills:

  Guardianship Presence

  Exponential status growth when seeking to defend family. Or in the face of what the user has deemed to be evil.

  Raises user's base status in an exponential curve the longer a fight goes on.

  The curve is related to the number of people that the user is defending.

  Does not enhance Excelia accumulation