1.I was reading the fandom again. I think it is based on the authors blog and twitter activity also becuz many facts havent been revealed yet in the light novels but it is there in the fandom.
2.In the fandom, it is written that Ottar's stats are
Level 7
•Strength: | S999 |
•Endurance: | S999 |
•Dexterity: | S991 |
•Agility: | S989 |
•Magic: | D566 |
•Hunter: | E |
•Abnormal Resistance: | E |
•Spirit Healing: | ? |
•Magic Resistance: | F |
•Crush: | G |
•Healing Power: | ? |
•Strong Body: | G |
SO, Other than Bell others can also reach S but noone has ever reached SS before. But, considering he has been level 7 for seven years perhaps that is to be expected.
3.In the light novel after the asterios battle bell talks about two level sevens one is ottar and another one. maybe he was referring to asterios or perhaps it could be Syr.
4.In the fandom it is written that on hearing that aiz defeated udaes, he also went and killed it but took the sword and started using it.
If his abilities are all S, that could explain why aiz despite using ariel and her abilities could not defeat Ottar even though Ottar was not using any skills.
Thsi could also mean that the adventurers from The time of Zeus and Hera familia did not level up quickly instead filled up their stats to the max. This can be seen in Ottar, Gareth, Riveria and maybe Finn. They are at peak level 6 but are not able to make it to level seven for quite some time(it is told in light novel. not sure about finn) So, they may be stronger than bell even if he reaches level 6.
5.When aiz rescues hestia and bell during ares arc, she encounters a mysterious god who does not give his name but instead asks aiz if she wants to know the trick to get stronger. Aiz was not able to since some time but needs to as Levis is stronger that level 7. So she asks the god and he says that by doing great things and putting your life on the line, and showing the gods something exemplary one can grow quickly. Earlier, when her abilities were around C and she loses against levis (she was level 6 then), aiz defeats 39 monster rex udaes herself and gets to level 6. SO she is convinced by the god and on returning goes to fight baby dragons alone till she is injured. HEr excelia increases around 170 total which is equal to or more than bells normal increase. Later, when she trains against ottar, in one week, she gets 250 excelia which is a lot in level 6 and normally she gets a few points only.
So, there may be a direct correlation between willpower and excelia. This may be the reason why after Zeus and Hera were banished no more strong warriors have been produced.
Ottar clearly knows this and when Freya asks to make bell stronger, sends him on adventures against much stronger opponents.
6.Seeing the unnatural interest in Bell by Hermes, it may be possible that he is biologically his grandson. Many gods and godesses have raised children an example could be Ottar but Bell is clearly special.
7. Syr is one of the most suspicious characters. IN sword oratoria when finn encounters her he says that she requires the most vigilance and not mama mia (Note that mama mia is former captain of freya familia and level 6)and that loki had told him to be careful around her. Also, he is careful around her. Plus, Allen keeps following her(perhaps a crush) and bows to her. She also gives him the grimoire and the pendant and also her first encounter with bell is also suspiciuos. Even though bell remembers having emptied his purse, she gives him a stone and tells that he dropped it(i dont think he did)
perhaps she is a spirit or godess. in the poker game she defeats everyone exept bell and the waitressses say about how gods and godesses are not allowed to play poker as they can easily read humans. perhaps the author mentioned that for a reason?
Also, even though lyu could not recognize lily, she did even though lily transformed and whispers in her ear to be careful.
Another point is that when she loses her wallet, freya also does and makes loki pay. perhaps they are the same? some form of magic maybe? also, in norse, syr and freya are aliases. i think she is the other level 7 in orario.
Also she knows about aiz's lap pillow though neither told her.
Well, these are my thoughts. i am curious to see how you guys will take it forward! Also, please give your speculations.