Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls In a Dungeon?is back withthe second part of its season 4, further unraveling the horrid mysteries of the dungeon known as ‘Babel’. The new season features Bell Cranel, the series’ protagonist, to be stronger than ever with a reinvigorated will to achieve his goals. Even with the dungeon’s incessant attempts at mercilessly disposing off the iron-willed hero from its deeper floors, he still manages to evade the threats and fight back with even greater force.
While the concepts of plot armor and power of friendship are a common occurrence in most anime series, it doesn’t quite seem to be the case forDanmachi’sprotagonist, especially since the series has hinted towards a deeper link to Bell’s unprecedented power. Be itthe power of his goddessor his very own lineage, several factors are at play here that could potentially explain Bell’s exponential power surges. Further analyzing the aspects that hint towards the adventurer’s untapped potential can reveal where this unfathomable power stems from.
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Bell Cranel’s Lineage
One factor that could have played a major role in Bell’s power spike could be his lineage, which could possiblybe related to the gods. During the initial episodes of the series, Bell references his grandfather several times whenever he brings up his goal of becoming an adventurer, meaning the two shared a profound bond with one another. Later on in the series, it was revealed that his grandfather was actually Zeus, the God of the Zeus Familia.
While this may raise several speculations that Bell could possibly be a Demigod, the theory is falsified by the fact that Gods and humans cannot bear children together. This falsification is further confirmed by the fact thatZeus is Bell’s adoptive grandfather, since Bell’s parents were simply members of the Zeus Familia. After their untimely death, Zeus took it upon himself to raise the orphaned child as his own.
However, the possibility of Bell bearing a biological link to Zeus cannot fully be negated, as anime series are renowned for breaking the rules set in their respective universe, either toadd a layer of complexityor to simply use the broken rule as a plot device. Moreover, Zeus is a God that is infamous for his many extramarital affairs, and the possibility of him bearing a child with a human isn’t one that can easily be invalidated. While these are simply speculations, the possibility of Bell’s surging power being the direct result of divinity isn’t exactly farfetched.
Reincarnation of Argonaut
In theDanmachiuniverse, Argonaut was an adventurer-turned-hero from an ancient time, renowned for his exceptional skills and an unyielding desire to help those in need. Bell is supposedly the reincarnation of Argonaut, bearing the same zeal for adventuring, along with the profound goal of becoming a hero. One of his primary skills is also named Argonaut, in reference to the famed hero of the past. He gained this unique power when he leveled up, and according to Hestia, this was the result of his will to become a hero.
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Being a reincarnation of such a famed and powerful hero, it comes as no surprise that Bell was able to rise above the ranks and become a renowned adventurer of the Hestia Familia. As for now, the series hasn’t explored the implications ofBell being a reincarnation of Argonaut, yet his link to an ancient hero certainly implies that his immense power could possibly be a result of that.
The Effects of Liaris Freese
Revealed in the initial episodes of the series, one of the main reasons why Bell has been able to level up at such exponential rates is the direct effect of his unique skill – Liaris Freese. Bell acquired this skill unexpectedly, and according to Hestia, this could very well be the cause of his unexplained power spike. Liaris Freese essentially grants the person immense growth as long as they are in love, and the intensity increases with the severity of the sentiment.
In Bell’s case, his love for Ais Wallenstein was the primary driver of his absurdly fast growth. Ever since Ais saved Bell from a Minatour, the young adventurer couldn’t help butlet his feelings for his savior blossom, resulting in him gaining the Liaris Freese. While this ability may have appeared due to Ais, it’s not necessary for her to be the source of his love, for as long as there is love in Bell’s heart, the effects of this power can be vehemently felt by him. The emergence of this skill is quite rare, and for Bell, it has been one of many driving forces behind his unfathomable growth throughout the series.
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