u/Fragrant-Cow-7051

Hey guys,

I have a terrifying theory. I'm not sure if this has been discussed here before, but it's an incredibly dark concept, and I honestly don't know if Omori would actually go through with it.

Imagine we finally reach the last arc. The forces of Orario are standing face-to-face with the One-Eyed Black Dragon (OEBD), ready for the final battle. But then, they are hit with a horrifying plot twist: they notice a woman fused to the top of the dragon's head. She is acting as a Corrupted Spirit, unleashing massive Wind Magic against them.

That woman is Aria.

Does Omori have the writing courage to execute a scenario this dark and tragic? And more importantly, what would the psychological reaction of the characters be—especially Ais, seeing her mother corrupted and weaponized like that?

Whenever I think about this scenario, it honestly blows my mind. It would completely shatter the characters before the fight even begins. What do you guys think?

Hello everyone. This is my first time posting here after being a part of this community for a long time. I want to discuss a complex issue regarding DanMachi’s narrative that I feel is rarely addressed from a purely structural standpoint.

This might be a controversial or frustrating take for some, but please hear me out: my critique is built entirely on plot structure and narrative consistency, not character hate. I am a massive fan of Omori; he is a brilliant author. However, today I want to dive into the fragility of Bell and Aiz’s dynamic and how its forced continuity negatively impacts the story's logic.

Let’s start from the beginning.

### 1. The Catalyst and the *Liaris Freese* Trap

Aiz saving Bell from the Minotaur on the 5th floor was the spark that ignited his deep admiration for her. The reasons were simple: she saved his life, and she was beautiful. It was an amazing starting point that *could* have been built into a great romance. But did it? I don't think so.

In the early volumes, the exact nature of *Liaris Freese* was a bit ambiguous. I initially thought Bell's feelings and his overarching goal to "become a hero" were what fueled the skill. However, as the story progressed, it became painfully clear that the skill is tied *exclusively* to his feelings for Aiz. This creates a massive crack in the story's foundation.

If you argue that the skill is also tied to his heroic ideals, you are acknowledging the narrative flaw: the story constantly tries to force us to believe his growth is purely because of Aiz. He is tied to a girl with whom he has a remarkably shallow connection compared to almost any other girl in his circle. Hestia, for example (and this might anger some), has a bond with Bell that is far deeper, more complex, and better written emotionally than Bell’s dynamic with Aiz, which mostly relies on a few training sessions and cute moments that never reach the emotional depth he shares with others.

### 2. The Xenos Arc: The Shattered Idol

This is where the narrative crack widens significantly. Bell is risking everything to save sentient, weak monsters who are crying and begging to live. In a moment of vulnerability, he indirectly asks Aiz what she would do if monsters could cry and show emotions like humans. Her response? A cold declaration that she wouldn't care; their existence makes people cry, so she would kill them without hesitation.

This is coming from Bell’s "revered saint." Logically, this dialogue should have been a massive wake-up call for Bell. It gets worse when he actually stands to protect Wiene. Hestia understood him. Ryu understood him (despite lacking context). Even Aisha and members of other Familias trusted his character enough to give him the benefit of the doubt.

But Aiz? His absolute idol? She didn't trust him at all. She blindly followed her pathological hatred for monsters and Finn's cold orders. This situation should have forced Bell to completely re-evaluate his blind idolization of her and the Loki Familia. The person he worshipped didn't even try to listen to him, treating him like a naive or brainwashed kid.

Logically, Bell shouldn't have looked at her with the same starry-eyed reverence after she nearly slaughtered a terrified child in front of him. But why didn't the author change anything? Because he locked himself in the *Liaris Freese* trap. The skill relies solely on his love for Aiz, meaning Bell *has* to ignore this massive ideological betrayal to keep his power scaling intact.

### 3. The Juggernaut & The Deep Floors: The Killing Blow

The phenomenal writing Omori delivered during the Deep Floors Arc is, ironically, the killing blow to the logic of the Bell x Aiz ship. The unshakable, profound bond forged between Bell and Ryu in the White Palace essentially closed the door on Aiz.

If the Falna translates a person's soul and core desires into skills, then *Liaris Freese* should logically have broken, evolved, or shifted toward Ryu after this arc. The experiences Bell shared with Ryu are 1,000 times more complex, emotional, and well-written than anything he has ever shared with Aiz. Surviving absolute despair and death together creates a bond that lap pillows and combat training simply cannot rival. Yet, because of the plot device (*Liaris Freese*), Bell is forced to brush off the immense weight of his dynamic with Ryu just to maintain the status quo with Aiz.

### 4. Vol 17 (Freya Arc): The "Fake Lifeline"

Omori seemingly realized this massive disconnect. By Volume 17—after more than 16 volumes—it became obvious that Bell and Aiz shared zero deeply life-altering, root-level moments since the Minotaur incident. In fact, they share quite a few painful or conflicting memories.

So, what does the author do to artificially create a "vital" moment? While the entire city is under Freya's charm, Bell goes to Aiz. She surprisingly still wants to train with him. Bell starts crying, expressing his immense gratitude for making her his idol.

Really? Your idol who coldly tried to murder the monsters you swore to protect a few months ago? What has she truly provided besides combat training to earn this "ultimate savior" status in his darkest psychological moment?

When Bell was losing his mind and identity in Freya's cage, the narrative anchor that brought him back should have been his grandfather's words (the core of his heroic identity) or a profound realization about Hestia (the one who literally built his existence in Orario). Using Aiz here felt like a "Fake Lifeline"—a desperate attempt by the author to retroactively give Aiz credit and justify their connection, pasting over the structural cracks in their relationship.

**Conclusion:**

To clarify, I do not hate Aiz. I actually love her character in *Sword Oratoria*—she is fantastic there. My issue lies entirely with how Omori structurally forces her romance into the main story, overriding logic and better-developed bonds just to keep the "Main Heroine" trope alive.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this narrative structure. Do you agree that the skill trapped the author, or do you see it differently?

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