No one's POV

Sora was currently outside of Orario along with the Loki and Freya Familia when the guild chief Royman had told him to help them on the incoming invasion from Rakia.

Sora(mind): -_- Damn you, Royman. Why do I have to be here? The Loki and Freya Familia are more than enough to take care of Rakia. Your just doing this to increase your reputation.

Although, Sora complained about how a drag this is, Sora did his job according the the guild's request. He left his partner Slyphid to look after his Familia while he was here. He told her to look after them from the shadow and protect them if they might get in danger to which Slyphid comply to her Master's order.

Sora(mind): Okay, this should be the camp where the Freya Familia should be in. Hm...

The moment he stepped near the campsite, he was surrounded. A swarm of adventurers appeared all at once, from all sides. Forming a ring around Sora, they all held weapons, and every last one of those weapons was pointed at him. Their perfect encirclement was almost artistic, speaking volumes to their level of training. At the same time, a dangerous hostility was brewing beneath the surface.

Allen: Marching here by yourself, huh? You looking to start something?

Sora:...

Ringed by a multitude of weapons, Sora was assailed by a by a rough voice that made no attempt to hide its malice. A single animal person emerged from the group surrounding her: a male cat person with black and silver fur, incredibly intimidating despite being considerably shorter than Sora .

Sora remembered him. He was one of the assassins who had attacked under the cover of darkness after one of his training sessions on the wall with Asuna, Aiz, and Bell. At the time, his face had been concealed by a visor and he'd been equipped with night-raid gear, but now he was wearing standard battle clothes, leaving his sharp eyes and features on display.

His title was Vana Freya and his name was Allen Fromel. The very model of a first-tier adventurer.

Allen: What do you want, Flash? If you have something to say, you've got two seconds. If you just want to die, then keep standing with your mouth shut.

He was curtly told that questions would not be tolerated. Allen's sharp gaze pierced through Sora, who was hemmed in by a thick curtain of tension that was completely at odds with the clear blue sky and sunlight streaming in from above.

No, it certainly wasn't just Allen. The other adventurers, the members of Freya Familia , were glaring at him with hostility, as if they were preparing to avenge a slain parent. From their point of view, one of the core members of a former hostile faction had appeared without warning in the early morning, meaning their response was understandable, but—

Sora(mind): This is why you are a pain in the ass. Did you not received any news at all from the guild?

Sora: Look! I don't want to be here as much as you are right now. But the guild has ordered me to assist in the Rakia invasion. That's why I'm here.

Allen: You expect me to believe you?

Sora: No of course not. I already know your the type of person that never listens to anyone. So I was already expecting that kind of respond. So you can ask Freya if you don't believe me.

Allen: Huh?! You have no right to utter Lady Freya's name!

Allen's voice started to get more furious. It wasn't just him, all the other member of the Freya Familia were already agitating to ripped Sora's throat out. But Sora just shrugged his shoulder.

Sora: You guys can come at me all you want, you won't be able to land a scratch on my forehead.

Allen: All right. Death it is.

It had been exactly two seconds. Paying no heed to Sora's situation, Allen thrust his silver spear with blinding speed. He was about to skewer the defenseless boy before he could even draw his sword. But Sora caught his spear with ease, even when their distance had only been a couple of meters away.

Allen: Wha—?!

Of course Allen was surprise. He was the fastest in Orario until Sora came along. Of course he was confident in his speed, but even he was surprised that Sora was able to caught his spear even from a few meters away.

Sora: Your just to slow for me. That's why you people are mot worthy of my time.

Allen: You!

Sora's arrogance was of course making the Freya Familia surrounding him, charged.

Freya: What's going on?

But just before they could attack him, a sonorous voice echoed across the field like the strumming of a harp. Sora's eyes focused on the source—directly ahead of him, atop the hill. He looked at the figure standing not to far away from him. Though they were some distance away from each other, the owner of the voice exuded the gravitas of a queen as she approached them with a single attendant in tow.

In an instant, all the adventurers surrounding Sora assumed a reverent stance, like faithful retainers. But their caution toward Sora did not waver in the slightest, which was to be expected. Allen was the only one who didn't move, continuing to keep his spear right in front of Sora's eyes as the patron goddess of the city's greatest familia, Freya, approached them.

Freya: I thought it seemed a bit noisy, but...hee-hee-hee, if a rare guest has paid us a visit, I suppose it's only natural. But I don't mind your presence though. It's nice to see you again, Darling Sora.

Sora: It's nice to see you again, Lady Freya. You look as divine as always. I haven't seen you since your Familia attacked the Ishtar Familia.

Freya's robe covered everything except her face. The fact the she called Sora darling, and how Sora nonchalant attitudes towards their beloved Goddess, irks Allen and the others even more.

Allen: I'm sorry for allowing you to see this eyesore, Lady Freya. I'll have it cleaned up in no time.

Freya: It's fine, Allen. Lower your spear.

Allen: There's no need for that. I'll just cut his throat right now.

Freya: Allen. I don't want you to attack my Odr.

Allen:...

Sora(mind): Odr...?

Freya smiled as she spoke his name. That was all it took for the rabid cat to slowly lower his spear. Possessing incredible charisma, Freya was revered by her followers as though she were a queen—an idol that must be protected at all costs. Her orders were absolute. Freya turned her gaze to Sora, ignoring the cat person who was clearly venting his displeasure, though he obediently lowered his spear.

Freya: And what do we owe this pleasure Sora?

Sora then explained about how the guild had told him to assist in the Rakia invasion. How he was assign near the Freya Familia camp, and after hearing this, Freya smile.

Freya: Now that you mentioned it. I did remembered about the guild mentioning about sending reinforcements. Though, I never expected it was you of all people.

Sora: Is my presence bad for you. If you don't like me here, I'll gladly leave.

Though the Freya Familia want nothing more than Sora to leave them alone, they couldn't complained when Freya giggle.

Freya: Of course not. We would be glad to have you.

Allen: Lady Freya!

Freya's eyes started to glow purple. It indicates that she was using her charm on Sora. And everyone all looked at him, but Sora just looked confused.

Sora: Um, is something wrong...?

Sora doesn't seem to be affected by Freya's charm to which the Freya Familia including Freya herself was surprise.

Freya(mind): So what Ishtar said was true. He is immune to divine charm.

Freya: Nothing. Then if you please....

Sora then followed suits to the Freya Familia campsite with the angry Freya Familia in tow. But the moment Sora saw those purple eyes, his body convulses like it's breaking down. His heartbeat is running wild. His body is trying to surrender to that eyes, as if it's am irresistible force of nature.

Sora(mind): Phew... What a crazy amount of force back there. Her charm far surpasses Aphrodite and Ishtar. But, I should be able to resist it.

(Timeskip)

Sora then started to help the Freya Familia on the incoming assault from Rakia. Of course having another level 7 on the mix really helped. After a long day of fighting, Sora was currently with Freya at her camp when she said she wanted to have some alone time with him. Of course Sora complies, but the other Freya Familia other than Ottar all glare angrily at him.

Freya: Goodness. I never had such amazing tea like this.

Sora: Well, I always travel all around the world after all. I need to learn to cook. And I've always been curious in learning things that I don't know.

Freya: I see. Now I understand why Hera told me you are talented.

Sora: Uh, Grandma. What have you been telling her...?

Sora slumped in embarrassment. While Freya just giggled. The reason why Freya wanted to have some alone time was so that she could see Sora's beautiful white soul. Even though both Sword Princess and Sora have similar souls, the feeling she get from Sora's soul is different. His soul always shined, ever since she laid eyes on him 15 years ago, then 7 years ago, then right after he returned to Orario 5 months ago. No matter what challenges he faced, he didn't back down. He was hurt, beaten, humiliated many times, but at the end he would stand up and continue.

Freya: Can I asked you one questioned?

Sora: Go on...

Freya: Why do you fight?

Sora: Come again...?

Freya: I don't understand why do you fight. Is it for fame? Money? Every adventurer has a reason why they fight?

Sora: Hmm... That's a tricky question. I never really care for fame or money or something like that. I guess I fight for my own justice. For my own believes. My own Hero way.

Freya: That's it?

Sora: Yeah, its pretty selfish, right?

Freya: That's not the point. You said you fight for your own believes and Hero way. But how do you feel about the people you didn't save? How do you feel about the people you killed? Your Mother Alfia for example. Don't you feel sadness or regret? I never expected such a simple answer, so if you don't mind explaining to me.

Sora look at her and started to talk with a strained smile.

Sora: Yeah. If course I feel sadness. Fighting my Mother is the hardest thing I could ever come to do. I regret that I couldn't change her way. And I've regretted many times that I wasn't able to save people I cherish.

Freya: So what's with the selfish answer?

Sora: Even so, I can't let that slow me down. I'll say it as many times as it need. No matter what, I never go back on my words. That is and always will be the way of the Hero that I have chosen. I made a vow that day, the day my Familia lost against the One Eyed Black Dragon. That I would never let hatred and the pain consume me. And I will always move forward.

Freya:...

Sora: That's true that there are people, friends that I failed to save. But I can't let their death slow me down. Times where I was curse and ridiculed by the people who I couldn't keep my promises. I will always remember them, but I won't allow those memories to stop me from helping people in the future. During my journey so far, I realised one thing. I can't save everyone.

Freya: I thought that a Hero like you, would do anything to save those in need.

Sora: Of course I will. I will always try to save as many people as possible. Help them get through the darkness that binds them.

Freya: In that case let me ask this. If you had to chose between your familia or some stranger in help, who would you chose?

Sora: Well if I had no choice, I would chose my familia of course.

Freya: I didn't expect that.

Sora: In that case allow me to ask this. Is it wrong for a child to save his parent rather then a stranger?

He wasn't wrong. The answer was obvious.

Sora: But in my case, I would break the scale.

Freya: Huh?

Sora: I would break it, even when it looks so impossible I would try to save both. My parents and the stranger.

Freya: But what if you failed?

Sora: Then I would apologize and move forward. After all I am just a human at the end of the day, a single person is not capable of changing the world on his own. I am not a god. This is the reason I don't make empty promises.

Freya: You confusing me right now.

Freya wasn't expecting any of this, her brain is not working properly because of this child.

Sora: Ahaha... Well, I guess what you need to know, is that I will always fight for those in need, I will try my best to save them. If killing is the only way to resolve things,  I don't mind doing so, even if it brings me pain.

Freya: This all leads back to the question. Why?

He turned towards Freya smiling and said.

Sora: Like I said before, I never go back on my words. That is the path I decided to take.

As he said those words he turned his back and walked away. He headed out of the tent to tell the others about what happened today. And Freya just stood there, watching. In that one moment Sora's soul was brighter then any star ever, his resolve reflected in his soul. On that day Freya's heart skipped a beat, she was never as shocked as on that day. On that day, even for a brief moment. She saw the soul of a True Hero.

Freya: I finally found you, my Odr.

(Timeskip)

Sora was currently with Ottar and Finn along with Loki and Freya as they were discussing about the recent event on the Rakia invasion. And Finn summarized that Rakia wouldn't be invading anymore for today. The moment he was done explaining, Sora breath a sigh of relived.

Sora: Well, that means, I can head back right. I don't want to be here any longer than it is.

Finn: Yeah. Thanks for the helped.

Ottar: Then, I have a request, Sora Yatagami.

Sora, Finn, Loki, and Freya all looked at Ottar and he said.

Ottar: I challenged you to a rematch.

Sora:...

Freya: Ottar...

Ottar: As you can see, I hate losing. The one in the 9th floor was the first time I ever lost in awhile since the Dark Era. How I was defeated by Zald. But I managed to overcome him. Now, you who is the sole survivor of the Zeus Familia. I want to take you down.

Sora:...

Sora looked into Ottar's eyes. It was full of determination and resolve. He could tell that Freya has nothing to do with this request. In fact, she was just as surprised as Sora was. Even Finn and Loki was surprised. Seeing this, Sora couldn't help but smile.

Sora: I don't have anything else to do past this point, then your own!

Freya: Ottar...

Ottar: I'm sorry, My Lady. But would you be so kind to grant me this request?

This was the first time that Ottar wanted to do something beside Freya and her divine will. So she smile at him.

Freya: Then I'll allow it.

Ottar: You have my gratitude.

And so, Sora and Ottar stood on an opened field, large enough where they can go all out. Freya and her Familia, along with Finn, Loki and the rest of her Familia as well. Tiona started to get excited, while Aiz was looking forward to see what kind of battle will unfold. Asuna on the other hand just sigh.

Tiona: Oh man. We finally get to see two level 7 fight. The last time we weren't able to because of Mr Argonaut. Now we finally get to see it.

Tione: This will be an awesome fight.

Aiz: Mm...

Asuna: Good grief. He always gets into fights.

Sora drew Kanshou, while Ottar drew his Great Sword. Ottar then launched towards Sora at a blinding speed and he went to slash Sora, but Sora managed to Ottar's attack.

Sora: As always, your strength really is something!

Ottar: Says the person who blocked it with ease.

Sora then slammed his sword and it blow Ottar away and everyone look at him at awe.

Aiz: Wow... He blew King's attacked like it was nothing.

Asuna: If you people didn't know, that was Zald's strike. The colossal power.

Finn, Gareth, Riveria, Allen, Loki, and Freya of course knew of Zald's power strength. How he easily dealt with a beastification high level 6 Ottar back in the day. As the fight continues on, Ottar started activating his skill, Vana Arganture. Vana Arganture allows Ottar to beastify, raising all of his abilities by an extremely large amount, and has an active trigger. Every use drains his stamina and mind by a large amount.

Sora: Beatification. Now his strength almost rival a mid-level 8.

Sora then activated his own skill, God Speed as he surrounds himself in layers of lightning. Seeing this, Aiz look in awe.

Aiz: His magic. Is just like my Aerial.

Asuna: Indeed it is the same.

Both Sora and Ottar rushed towards one another and locked blades that created a strong gush of winds that everyone felt. The moment they break the lock, Ottar started hitting Sora with a barrage of attacks. Each clash causes tremor that shock the entire area as the fight between two mightiest has begun.

Ottar: RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

Sora: HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!

Ottar went for an Avalanche strike and bring his sword down on Sora's head, but Sora countered by spinning around, blocking his strikes and redirected towards the ground.

The two of them glared at each other and broke it as they rushed towards each other, clashing blades, trading blows, and locking blades again and again and again, creating a powerful gust of wind and the two of them broke the clash by panting.

Sora and Ottar: *pant*pant*pant*

Both Sora and Ottar's breath were heavy. They were exhausted by their fight. Ottar with his immense power and Sora with his speed. Of course Sora had no problem in countering Ottar's strike.

Sora: Roar, Lightning....

Lighting started surrounding Sora and he once again rushed in and trade blows

and Ottar slammed his sword, but Sora managed to dodge it and slammed his feat to the ground and put the Ottar's sword in place and went to slashed him, but Ottar let go of his sword and went to kick Sora and sent him flying back to the other.

Sora: Your pretty agile for someone your size.

Ottar: I've been training for this day. I will find a way to do something about that annoying speed of yours.

Sora: Oh. So you've studied me.

Ottar: I will admit. Your speed far surpasses Allen. Is like fighting pure lightning.

Ottar rushed towards Sora and the two of them once again trade blows and Ottar slammed his sword and went to slashed Sora who barely managed to blocked it and sent Sora flying to the air

and Ottar speed blitzed behind Sora and slammed his sword and sent Sora to the ground and Ottar went to slashed on Sora, who managed to barely blocked it.

Sora: Tch...

Seeing that he was losing, Sora finally drew Bakuya his second sword and managed to push Ottar back. Sora unleashed a barrage of attacked faster than before that Ottar no longer have a chance to counter attack as he was rain by a barrage of strikes from all sides.

Ottar: Guh!!

Allen: Tch. What the hell is that speed. Not even I could keep up with that. Ottar you better not lose!

Asuna: As always. Sora's speed continue to be godlike. His only using 30% of his original speed.

Ottar: GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

Ottar roar as he slammed his sword towards the ground, breaking them causing Sora to stagger a bit as he jumped back to gain some distance. As soon as he did, Sora raised Kanshou and Bakuya and began to chant,

Sora: Trace... OverEdge!

Sora's Kanshou and Bakuya started to glow and then grew into a massive two handed long sword and Sora's eyes started glowing red and black armor started appearing throughout the sword and wrapped Sora's whole body by a wolf of armor and everyone other than Asuna looked completely shocked.

Sora: RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!!!!!!!

Sora roared as he began his charged towards Ottar who readied himself to fight. But the moment Sora slammed his sword towards him, Ottar was instantly brought down to his knees.

Ottar: What strength! Is this strike coming from the same person as before?

Sora: RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!!!!!

Sora had truly become a true berserker. His strength and speed far surpasses the Sora a few minutes ago. Finn and the others were just as shock.

Bete: Wha-?! What the hell is that sword?!

Of course they all look at the blue elf demanding an explanation. Since she was the one who knew Sora the most.

Asuna: Well, as the Gods call it, a divine weapons.

They all looked completely shocked when they heard that.

Loki: The hell?! Where did he get such thing. Wielding such things should be a taboo even to us Gods. Who the hell would summoned a divine weapon from the heaven?!

Asuna: Let see. It was around 20 years ago, if I remembered correctly. The Zeus Familia went to stopped a Demi-God named Nyx. That was summoned by one of Evilus's Evil God Thanatos. That Demi-God Nyx was holding those two weapons. Kanshou and Bakuya, they who slashes the soul. A lot died that day, but Captain Maxim managed to seal Nyx away. Only the sword was left. Of course, many tried to wield it, but that sword was a cursed sword. Those who are unworthy to wield that sword, all died. So Zeus sealed it away for good.

Everyone:...

Asuna: But one day, that sword instantly vanish and came to Sora instead. It appeared right in front of him. Of course, Zeus and the others all warned Sora not to used it, but Sora insisted to use that sword since he said it came to him for a reason. So he did. And he was the only person who's soul was unable to be slash by that sword. And he'd been using it ever since then. I don't know what that sword sees in Sora, but whatever it is, it must've seen him to be the most worthy to wield that legendary divine blade who takes people soul.

Finn: A living weapon. That chooses its wielder.

Asuna: Well, it's basically the same as your magic, Finn. But this one is far more superior since it also gave Sora almost an impenetrable defend.

Sora started to overwhelm Ottar, just one strike from Sora was enough to shatter one of Ottar's great sword.

Ottar: He shattered my blade as if they were nothing? No man in such heavy armor, with that huge sword... No, no human can move like that!

Sora rushes in and raised his hand and sent a huge bolt of lighting towards Ottar and Ottar was sent flying back with a huge amount of force.

Ottar: Gah!

Sora and ???: Are you done...?

Everyone: !!

Sora's voice is more deadly than before. And everyone else could heard the sound of another person resonating with Sora.

???: If this is all the strength of the King, than I guess you are not worthy. Is the strength where you defeated Zald is just a fluke? Let me see it with my own two eyes. I the demon Guts who slumber beneath this sword. Show me the strength that named himself King!

Asuna(mind): Guts, why did you show yourself. You never show yourself, until it is absolutely necessary.

Ottar:...

Hearing this made Ottar furious. Then Guts uttered the words that Zald always gave him.

Guts: So you bear the fate of this city, fight with me one on one and beat me up, huh?! Is that what your saying?!

Ottar: !!!

Guts: Interesting! Do it! You're a beast, trying to rip the mortal body of the strong apart to feed yourself... You're a great feast to me!

Ottar's eyes were widened completely and utterly shocked as well from those words from him.

Ottar(mind): Ho-How?! Is Zald haunting me!

Guts: Your tenacity and my disappointment, let's see which hold greater power! The gods above shall witness it!

Finn, Riveria and Gareth: !!

Freya and Loki: !!

The three Familia leaders and the two Goddesses all eyes widened and shocked that Sora said those words from back at the Dark Ages of Orario.

Finn: I can't believe it!

Riveria: How did he get those words from Zald.

Gareth: I'm pretty sure Zald never shared it with him.

Freya then smile.

Freya: As one of the gods, I shall witness it. It'll be a sublime battle to decide the destiny of the world.

Freya's face turned into seriousness

Freya: Strive the summit. Venture on Ottar. This is a grand duel and you're going to strive his attacks for now.

Sora and Ottar charged towards one another and they once again let out their voice and clash their sword as well.

Sora and Ottar: RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!!!!

The fight of two mightiest were reaching its limit, but it was clear who is at the advantage. Sora was still able to breath normally while Ottar's breathing was ragged. If the fight continues on, Ottar will definitely lose this battle. Seeing that he has to end this, Ottar began to chant.

Ottar: Sterling compassion, golden plains. It is my fate to serve as a brute of war!

Everyone: !!

Finn: He's using Hildis Vini.

Asuna: Ottar knew that he couldn't win against Sora as he is now. So he's betting everything in one strike.

Ottar: Run through, carrying the divine will of the Goddess!

Ottar's sword started to glow gold as he was charging up and attacked. Seeing this, Sora started to wrapped his sword in lightning and charged up his own attack as Ottar finishes his chant.

Ottar: Hildis Vini!

Hear him roar. He was granted only one chant. Witness the most destructive strike he could deliver. Sora's blue light of energy also rises trying to swallow the golden strike. Sword is wielded, and the field is flooded with lightning.

With all their might they both rushes towards one another using their strongest attacked.

Sora and Ottar: ARRRRGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!

Freya: End of match!

Sora and Ottar: !!

Just as Sora and Ottar were about to land their decisive blow, Freya butted in telling them to finish their fighting. Both sword stopped but it still causes shockwaves that blinds the surrounding. The moment the smoke cleared, they all saw Sora and Ottar standing with both swords inches away from their faces. Sora's Kanshou and Bakuya near Ottar's face, and Ottar's great sword near Sora's armor face. Seeing that Freya had intervened, Sora and Ottar stepped back a little and Sora's armor disappeared as Sora breath out a sigh.

Sora: Phew. I'm very sorry! I got carried away!

Freya: If we continue this any longer, both of you will end up dying. And that's the last thing we all want.

Sora and Ottar:...

Freya: With this, I declare this match as a draw. Please healed up and lets all head back to Orario.

Hearing this, Sora and Ottar lower their sword completely. Some of the Loki and Freya Familia were not satisfied with the fight, but Finn, Loki and Freya all shut them down telling that any further would only result them dying. So everyone started preparing to head back to Orario, while Asuna came and started healing Sora and Ottar's wound.

Sora: Thank you, Asuna.

Asuna: Don't mentioned it.

Ottar: Sora Yatagami and Asuna Yuuki.

Sora and Asuna:...

Ottar: Even though my Goddess declared this as a draw, I'm still not satisfied with the result. If the match continues on, I'm the one who's gonna lose. That much I can tell.

Sora and Asuna:...

Ottar: That's why, I'm gonna get stronger. And we'll settle our match then. You as well, Berserk Healer. I'm gonna challenge you not as Hestia and Loki Familia. But as the last survivor of the Zeus and Hera Familia.

Sora and Asuna then smile at him.

Sora: Very well then....

Asuna: You and I never fought against each other. But still, if we do happened to cross path, I'll take you on in a heartbeat.

Ottar: That's why, until then, become stronger. For the sake of our conclusion.

Sora and Ottar fist bump with one another and Ottar left with his Familia. Sora breath a sigh of relief as he and Asuna started to head back to Orario. With the result of Sora and Ottar's duel as a draw.