Hello everyone, Thank you for checking out my story. So first off this is a fan fiction that I have been publishing for a while but I recently discovered Royal Road and decided to join. Story Description:  The choices of two champions, Zard and Alfia, to stand watch over their niece and nephew (Alice and Bell), send ripples across the globe, reshaping the very fabric of their world. Within the pages of "A Light Amidst the Darkness," characters shall be pushed to their breaking points and then beyond. Only those that survive shall rise to the top and be the light that burns away the darkness shrouding the mortal realm As you delve into the depths of this tale, you may find yourself pondering: will the light ultimately outshine the encroaching darkness? Or will the very essence of the abyss consume the light? Only by venturing forth can these answers be unveiled, for within this tale, while darkness may wield its dominion, a guiding light shall forever illuminate the way.  Now after the story description is done. here are some Author's notes to help you determine if this story is for you or not. As is stated in the title I am writing with a darker version of the Danmachi fandom. This is currently the most canon divergent story that I am writing. This will also be a dark story as you will see by all the content warning labels. it is intended for mature audiences only. Now I do plan to balanced the dark and light of the story as best I can. Now Please note the following story changes from canon: 1) Alfia and Meteria will be 3 Years older than they are in cannon. 2) Meteria was 16/17 when she had Bell in cannon so aging both her and Alfia are necessary. 3) She will be the same age as in cannon as when she has Bell and Alice. 4) Bell will have a twin sister named Alice. 5) They will both be 3 when Zeus and Hera Familias go to fight OEBD. 6) The fall of Zeus and Hera Familias will follow a similar route in cannon. 7) Bell and Alice will be raised by Zeus and Hera in a moderately sized village far away from Orario. 8) Hera will believe that Zeus will raise Bell to be a pervert if left to his own devices. She will not allow her favorite grandson to be corrupted. 9) Also, with regards to leveling and ranking up outside Orario. It will be easier in this world for the simple fact that there is more conflict and violence than cannon. 10) Now that all being said most places will consider themselves lucky if they have a level 3-4 adventurer. i know this is a lot of changes but I think those are the biggest differences that I can think of right now. Let me know if you all have any questions or comments.