The Giant Scorpion

It was the night time,

Bell discussed the situation with Zeus. Zeus provided him the information he needed. Then they shared some food. He sat on a bench and was thinking about a suitable plan to defeat Anthrax. Jupiter also joined the discussion. Then he fell asleep in that bench.

Hermes had a doubt about Argonaut's identity. They all put this doubt into discussion. Finally they came to a conclusion that Argonaut is Bell. Then they planned to defeat Anthrax. The decision was to defeat Anthrax within the temple, before it come to the surface. 

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The next morning,

 Bell wake up early in the morning. He turn into a bat and flew out of the kingdom and head straight to the forest. His destination was the Temple. There were no maps available. Only thing he knew is that it is somewhere in the forest. He bet everything on his luck.

Hestia Familia and others started the journey to the temple early. They knew the exact location of the temple with the help of a confidential map. Bell searched the forest in the bat form for 2 hours. He couldn't find it. Instead he found root like structures running all around the forest. From that root like structures, the scorpions monsters came out. 

He traced that root like structures. He finally found the temple. It was all covered in this root like structures. There were monsters all around. Bell used his vampire ability to transform into a scorpion of the same size and shape. He made his way through those scorpion monsters. He finally reached the door behind which the Anthrax is sealed. 

He tried to open the door with all his bare hands. Then he understood that it was sealed with some holy magic. Bell then decided to wait for Hestia Familia and others to come there. Until then he decided to charm those scorpion monsters and start a fight among them. 

 ...

Hestia Familia and others decide to use all the tamed dragons in their kingdom. There were 100 tamed carrier dragons in the kingdom. They mounted on them and started their journey to the temple. The people were all cheering and praying for the heroes to emerge victorious. 

Following the map, they reached the temple in a short while. They are flying in circles on top of the temple. There they saw so many scorpions . But they were all fighting and killing each others. But the same amount is been produced by the root like structure. The forest has totally lost it's greenery.

Hedin and others take it as an advantage. They jumped from those dragons and casted the magic upon those monsters. Many monsters turned into ashes. They observed that the root like structures keep on producing monsters. Artemis and others landed in front of the temple. 

They pushed forward into the temple. When they reached near the door, they saw a scorpion standing on the way. Ryu was about to kill it. Hedin stopped her. Then Bell transformed into his human form with Jocker mask. This made everyone speechless. 

Artemis " That's a creepy ability you got there, Mr Argonaut."

Argonaut " Yeah, But pretty convenient you know."

Hedin let out a sign " Did you charmed these monsters? "

Argonaut " Yeah I did. Something wrong?"

A moment of silence.

Hedin "I see, then you have my thanks, Bell Cranel. For clearing this way for us."

Bell remain silent for a moment.

Bell removing the mask " I guess there is no point in wearing this mask, in front of you guys. "

Ryu " Cranel-san, I am glad to see that you are okay. But where did you get this power? Why this mask? "

Bell " I will explain everything latter, Ryu-san. " 

Hestia " I am glad that you come, Bell. I would like to talk to you after this, Bell-kun " 

Bell " Finally you all are ready to talk, this is a great relief for me."

 Lefiya " So it was you, Bell Cranel."

Bell " Well, yeah. I am not in a position to lie now. so..."

Lena " Thanks for the other day, we are glad that you come today as well."

Bell " you are welcome."

Julies " How did you know this place?"

Bell " I follow these roots."

Artemis " Well Mr. Bell Cranel, Despite all those rudeness, you came for us. In the name of the kingdom and my children I thanking you."

Bell " You are welcome, Goddess Artemis. "

Artemis " I am hoping that you will help us today as well. "

Bell "I will do my best."

Hermes Familia and Knights of Artemis were fighting the monsters outside. 

Then Artemis came forward and casted her magic on the door. The door opened on it's own. The room was vast. Inside that door they saw a giant egg. From that egg, root like structures arises. These root like structures absorbs the life of the plants and animals in the forest and used it to create monsters.

Then suddenly the Egg cracked open. Everyone staying alert. Artemis closed the door behind her so that the minion monsters don't come in. Then Anthrax revealed it's true form. It was a big black Scorpion. It has got some violet colored linings all over the body. It let out a roar when they saw them.

Then they start the boss fight. Anthrax aimed to consume the Hestia and Artemis. Lefiya casted a barrier upon covering herself, Artemis and Hestia. Hedin focused himself on the Boss. Ryu focused on eliminating the minions produced by the root like structures. 

Welf and Aisha were assigned to help Hermes Familia outside the door. Welf has prepared magic swords for both Hedin and Ryu. Bell joined Hedin in the Boss fight. Lena ,Julies and four other knights were protecting Lefiya. She casts another magic at the same time to destroy the enemies.

Bell used his white sword to fight it. Hedin used his magic to increase his speed of attack. There attacks causing big impacts on Anthrax. But it healed and regenerates its body very fast. Then they began to aim for it's crystal .They together put Anthrax in a tough spot. 

Anthrax then used it's dark beam on them. Bell and Hedin successful dodged it. Both of them were taken aback from that attack. Then they began to fight it more carefully. Anthrax then aimed at Ryu who was focused on fighting the other scorpion monsters. 

Ryu saw her life flashed away when it was about to hit her. Then Hedin pushed Ryu out of the way at the cost of his left arm. Hedin bleeds heavy from his wound causing Ryu tear a piece of cloth from her clothing to tie up the wound. The knights of Artemis took charge of the minions. Hestia and Artemis were shocked to see Hedin getting injured. Knights of Artemis almost lost hope. 

Bell is now soloing Anthrax. Bell flew around it, attacked it from different sides. He used point break to delay it's regeneration . Anthrax then used it's dark beam on Bell. 

Anthrax was taken aback. Then Bell's jacket armor completely reflected back the beam at Anthrax just like the Juggernaut. Ryu was taken aback when she saw his new abilities. Anthrax defended itself at the cost of it's right forearm. Then it regenerated it quickly. IT learned that it's dark beam attack is not a good call against Bell. They then continued the fight. Anthrax then used it's forearms to fight Bell. 

Bell is now tired. Hedin then picked up his weapon and started fighting with one hand. Ryu really wanted to fight aside Bell. But she had no choice but to assisted him. Bell is cornered. Anthrax attacked him repeatedly with it's forearm. He dodged only a few. Then he endured many strikes. Bell used point break to push Anthrax away. 

Anthrax used dark beam on the roof above Bell. The roof collapsed and fall on top of Bell. They all thought that he is dead. Then Anthrax aimed for the Gods. Anthrax roared. More monsters got engaged with Ryu and Hedin. 

Then Lefiya used Rea Laevateinn on Anthrax. She put Anthrax under defense. Then It use dark beam on Lefiya. She used Dio Grail to protect the gods. She really succeeded in it. Then she casted Wynn Fimbulvetr on it. It is completely frozen now. 

She brought some time for others. The Hedin and Ryu is very busy with the minions. Then Lena and Julies took this opportunity to attack Anthrax. Lefiya used a portion to recover her mana and was about to cast another one. Then that moment Anthrax used dark beam to break through the ice. Then it slapped it's forearms very powerfully, right Infront of Lefiya. It was too powerful that they all were blown away. 

It used the dark beam again at Hestia. Lefiya protected her with her Dia Grail. This time Both Lefiya and Hestia got pushed back . Lefiya hold Hestia tight. Both of them got blown away. Lefiya covered Hestia with her arms. Lefiya acted as a cushion to save Hestia when they hit the wall. 

They are cornered. It was about to swallow both of them together. Then Artemis fired a magic arrow ( prepared by Welf) at it. It created an explosion in its mouth part. Anthrax then turned towards Artemis. She repeatedly fired Magic arrows at it (two at a time). She drew it's attention towards herself to save her friend.

The Magic arrows created a huge impact on it. It regenerated. It's angry now. Used dark beam on her. Lena acted as a meat shield. Lena said her goodbye to her Goddess. She is super angry now. Releases a bit of Godly Aura. She pulled out her spear from her pack and throw at it. It defended using the dark beam. It deflected the spear. The Spear didn't get the target. 

Bell was trying to remove the rocks above him. They were adamantium rock pieces and were so heavy. He couldn't lift them. Thanks to his Armor jacket, his body is safe. But he still feels the pain. He then discovers a small space between the rock pieces. Bell used his vampire ability to transform into a snake. He crawled out of the mess above him. Then he saw Artemis about to get attacked. He charged Argonova in his hands.

The monster immediately jumped on top of Artemis. She fell to the ground. It ate her wholly.

Hestia with despair in her eyes screamed with her top of her voice." ARTEMISS.... "