(This will take place after the Xeno incident)
Pov: Narrator
We are in Orario the city of adventurers where the mythical Dungeon is located, where you can find races of all kinds such as: the brave and small Hobbit, the fierce and at the same time tender Semi-humans, the elegant and distant Elves, the sturdy and rough Dwarves, the passionate and brave Amazons, and of course ... the human dreamers.
Our story centers on the latter, a 14-year-old human named Bell Cranel and recent LV.4, a boy who dreams of being a hero, since he was instilled from a young age by his beloved grandfather who told him stories of heroes and encouraged him to be one if he wanted to.
The boy has lived through many adventures since he arrived in Orario, in his short 6 months in the city he has had to fight for his life in the Dungeon multiple times, almost die at the hands of a minotaur, run from the attack of a Silverback, save a small Hobbit from her precarious situation, fight with an irregular minotaur being LV.1, face a black Goliath, participate in a war game with his new family and friends, rescue a princess Renard from a distant country in the pleasure district , save their Goddess and now recently fight for the welfare of a race that would be deemed impossible to exist. He had helped the Xenos monsters with intelligence and feelings like people, to be able to return to the Dungeon through Knossos while avoiding the Loki family to not be hunted down. But a black minotaur named Asterius had created havoc and challenged Bell to a fight in which he ended up losing, but thus gaining a new objective and rival to overcome.
Chimney Mansion
Hestia: Bell is level 4 !?
Bell: huh? But I lost the fight against Asterius, how is it possible Kami-sama?
Hestia: It must be because since you met Wiene you have pushed your body to the limit, as in the mission on the 20th floor, the Wiene rescue, your fight in Knossos and your fight with that Wallen-whatever. Also, that your last stats when you fought that minotaur were in SS.
Bell: Yes, Kami-sama is right, and was I able to get any new skills or development skills? * with expectant eyes *
Hestia: Hmm yes, a Skill and a Development Skill appeared. Since only one Development Skill appeared I already added it to your status, have a look for yourself. * Hands you the status sheet * Name: Bell Cranel
Age: 14 years
LV. 4
Strength: (I) 0.
Stamina: (I) 0.
Dexterity (I) 0.
Agility: (I) 0.
Magic: (I) 0,
Development Skills:
Luck: G,
Abnormal Resistance: H,
Escape: I
Magic: [Firebolt]: Fast-cast magic that requires no chanting.
Skills: [Unwavering desire]: Accelerate the growth of the user, the effects last as long as their feelings do not change, the effects are determined as by the feelings of the user. [Argonaut]: Right to automatically load an active action.
[Bull Killer]: Increase all abilities to fight Raging Bull-type monsters. According to information from the guild, this ability considerably improves speed during evasive maneuvers, in short, it allowed the user to make a quick withdrawal. It only appears at LV. 4 or higher and it is rare ... but, on the other hand, it was considered dishonorable because it only manifested itself in adventurers who had shown a truly extraordinary propensity to flee in the past. Thinking about it, since he was LV.1 to the present, Bell had always been running from something, from the minotaur and the Sliverback, to the [Apollo Familia] and the [Ishtar Familia] and recently fleeing with the Xenos from the [Loki Familia] , the Bell Cranel story was a timeline of escapes.
Hestia: What surprised me the most was your new ability [Bull Killer], it seems that that Asterius guy left a strong mark on you huh.
Bell: Yes, he is a fearsome opponent that one day I will overcome * makes a determined face * Hestia: (It seems that she is beginning to mature) * blushed * hey Bell, do you know that I have another name as a symbol of what I do and also as a title? ... It's "Vesta"
Bell: And what does it mean?
Hestia: In sacred language it means "Sacred Flame"
Bell: It's very cute Kami-sama, but why are you saying it now? * confused by new information * Hestia: I just wanted you to know more about me ... Bell * looks away flushed * 1
Appointment:
Bell and his friends, after what happened with the Xenos they took their well-deserved rest for a few days and today they prepared to go to the Dungeon at the request of Bell who wanted to see his new abilities as level 4. Haruhime and Hestia stayed at the headquarters to take care the place. They had invited Haruhime to the Dungeon but since they would only go to the 18th floor and back she decided to stay so as not to delay the expedition and to return earlier.
Welf: It's certainly unfair how fast you level up Bell.
Lili: Yes Bell-sama, at this rate we will be a drag for you in the Dungeon. Mikoto: If you keep going like this, Bell-dono you will have to get another Party for your expeditions. * crestfallen by the possible situation *
Bell: You know that's not true, you are indispensable and my companions in the Dungeon, plus I would never abandon you. * Gives her group a smile that makes Lili blush * 1
Lili: T-thank you Bell-sama, we will do our best to be by your side (he has a more mature air).
Welf: What Lilicuajo said. * Extends fist and bumps into Bell *
Mikoto: I hope to continue being your partner Bell-dono.
While they were on their way to the Dungeon, the group could not help but notice the glances of the inhabitants of the city, as well as the adventurers of the place who saw Bell in a bad way, this due to the misunderstanding at the time of rescuing an uncontrolled Wiene. Many believed that the famed Little Rookie was nothing more than a greedy man who would put the lives of civilians at risk to alleviate the massive debt owed by his family. Some had put that incident aside a bit since Bell had shown to protect them from that black Minotaur, but others said it was to claim the reward and fame of having killed such an enemy. Bell's defeat at the hands of Asterius only increased the displeasure and bulls of some, since they said that he believed himself strong enough to be victorious and only ended up receiving a beating for being arrogant. At that an adventurer purposely bumps Bell's shoulder. Bell: Ung. Welf: Hey what's wrong with you. Adventurer: Better go where you're going or are you still thinking about money? Lili: Apologize to Bell-sama right now! Adventurer: Oh excuse me Mr. Little Rookie, I didn't see you that you were looking for monsters to beat you up. * with a mocking tone * 7 Welf: Damn unfortunate- * Bell holds him by the shoulder * Bell: No need Welf, we better go to the Dungeon. Mikoto: But Bell-dono, he can't let them treat him like that. Bell: Don't worry Mikoto-san doesn't affect me, plus we have better things to spend our time on. * He walks towards Babel * Welf: Tsk * turns around and followed Bell and the rest * Bell and his companions entered the Dungeon and made the same route as always to the intermediate floors (Floors 13-24) with the aim of reaching Rivira, resting and then returning to the surface. During the journey to the 18th floor, they saw Bell obliterate all the monsters in his path. Floor 15 Welf: H-hey Bell leave something for us. * with a drop of sweat * Lili: Bell-sama, aren't you a little too excited? Bell: I-I'm sorry, my body still doesn't get used to the fast leveling, plus I'm very excited to get stronger and face Asterius again. Mikoto: I still find the difference in leveling up unbelievable. So they continued advancing until they reached the boss's room on the 17th floor. Bell: It seems that the floor boss hasn't regenerated yet. Lili: According to what was reported to the guild there are still a few days to regenerate. Welf: Better this way, otherwise Bell would go headlong to face him. Bell: T-that's not true. *Look Away* Lili: That look tells me otherwise * looks at him questioningly * Mikoto: Hehehehe I think so too Bell-dono. 14 Bell: Yeah, we better get into the safe zone for lunch and then come back. So they followed Bell and entered the 18th floor, which was illuminated with artificial light from the roof windows and with grasslands and rivers of drinking water. The city of Rivira was still under reconstruction after the attack by the Xenos and the irregular Minotaur. Mikoto: Whenever I come, the view seems beautiful to me. Lili: You said it Mikoto-sama. Welf: It seems they haven't finished repairing the ravages the Xenos wreaked on Rivira yet. Bell: Surely the prices of the objects, the food and the lodging should be through the roof. Lili: It's good that we brought our own supplies and what we needed from the surface. Welf: Lilicuajo you always worry too much about the Finns of the Family. Lili: If Lili doesn't do it, nobody will. * Puffing out cheeks * Bell: We go to the location where the [Loki Familia] camp was, it has a good positioning and is close to the rivers in case we need water. Everyone nodded and went to go to that location, Mikoto was in charge of bringing the water since her ability to detect enemies could inform her if monsters were coming in the direction of the camp, Welf sharpened the weapons and prepared the arrows for Lili, Bell and Lili were They were in charge of preparing the food. Lili: Bell-sama Lili can not worry about the food alone. Bell: I want to help you, if not, I wouldn't have to do and everyone is doing something, I can't just stare. Lili: But Bell-sama is the one who contributes the most to the expedition and you must regain strength for the way back. Bell: Calm Lili I'm fine, I can regain my energy while we eat, also to be honest I have been learning how to cook and prepare food destinations from the Dungeon. Lili: * Amazed at the revelation * Really Bell-sama? Lili would like to know why. Bell: Well in the Dungeon you can spend days like weeks, and knowing how to cook is vital both for the sanitation of food and a mental relief from eating a delicious meal even while in the Dungeon. Lili: Bell-sama is right, now that it's LV. 4 we could go further in the Dungeon which may take us more than a day to get to and from the surface. Already finishing preparing the food, Mikoto had returned with the water, she had not detected any presence of enemies in the area. Welf finished doing the maintenance on the weapons and leaned in for the incredible aroma that the food gave off. Welf: The food smells delicious. What did they prepare? Mikoto: I also noticed the smell when I came back, it makes me have an appetite. Lili: Hehe. Thank Bell-sama, he made the stew taste better and smell delicious. Welf and Mikoto: Bell can cook !? Bell: Don't be so surprised, when I lived with my grandfather I cooked since his food was terrible, also when it was just me and Kami-sama, I was in charge of the kitchen. 28 Lili: I imagine it, Hestia-sama looks like she doesn't know how to cook, surely Jagamarukun only brought her for dinner. Bell: You're right Lili, but that only happened when she came too late from the Dungeon. Bell and Lili served him the food, Welf and Mikoto who proceeded to take their plates and cutlery to put the food in their mouths, when they took the first bite they felt the incredible flavors that the stew had. Mikoto: This is delicious Bell-dono! Welf: Yes Bell * Pete another spoonful in his mouth * that you put on him to make it so delicious. 8 Bell: Not much, just add some spices like pepper and other spices that I bought from the market back to headquarters when I went to deliver the report to Eina on what happened in the Xenos incident. After tasting the incredible food that Bell had prepared, they decided to set off to return to the surface, they went to the guild to exchange the magic stones and the Drop Items that Welf did not need for the forge. 5 On the way to headquarters, Bell asked them to go ahead since Fels, Uranus' right hand, when they were in the guild sent him a letter requesting that they meet at the top of the walls. Chimney Mansion 7 PM All: We are back. Haruhime: Welcome back dinner is ready if you are hungry. * Realizes that Bell did not arrive * Where is Bell-sama? Mikoto: Bell-dono said that he had something to attend to and that he would be back in a little while. Hestia: Oh well, we'll wait for him to have dinner together, okay? All: Yes, Hestia-sama. Walls of Orario Bell was climbing the stairs to the top of the walls of Orario, it felt that night was about to fall and the sun was setting revealing a beautiful orange sky. Bell looked at the horizon and thought of the moments he spent with Aiz training on these walls. Bell: (I haven't seen Aiz since the Xenos happened, I wonder what he thinks of me now) * Feel someone's presence * Fels: Oh, even invisible you can feel my presence Bell, it's good to see that you were able to recover and are safe and sound. Bell: Thanks Fels. How are Wiene and the others? Fels: They are safe, they managed to cross Knossos and reach the shelter on the 20th floor without complications. Bell: And what about Asterius? Fels: I managed to arrive safely, with some serious injuries, but I was able to heal them along with his arm that he lost in the fight with the [Loki Family] Bell: I'm glad, putting that aside, why did you date me here Fels? Fels: Now that things are more complicated than ever with the Xenos scare and you have been involved in a serious situation because of us, Uranos and I wanted to ask you what you will do from now on. that your reputation keeps falling? And what would your goals be from now on? Bell: I made a promise to Wiene and the Xenos, that I will fight for them and their cause. That one day we can live together in the sunlight is a promise that I will keep at all costs, even if it takes me my whole life to do so. * Looks at Fels with a determined face showing him that he already made his decision * Fels: You keep surprising me more and more Bell. Well, since you have made a decision, I will tell you that to achieve your goal it is essential that you reach the lowest floor of the Dungeon. Bell: Why are you so sure about it, waiting for me on the top floor? Fels: What a hundred Bell. It is all that Uranus told me, I also do not know that it is in the depths of the abyss. Bell: So I just have to find out for myself huh? So my goal of becoming stronger is already indispensable. Fels: Yes, but be careful Bell when one looks straight into the Abyss it always looks back. 1 Bell: I'll keep that in mind. Fels: I also have to warn you of something else, be careful with Hermes, he may be an ally at times, but it is because he aligns himself with his own interests. He ambushed the Xenos and me, he was willing to sacrifice a few of them in order to clear your reputation, but luckily Asterius ruined his plans by facing you. Bell: I see, thanks for warning me I'll take care of him. Fels: Goodbye Bell. Bell: Goodbye Fels. At that the specter of the guild put the invisibility cloak back on and left the albino alone. Bell simply decided to return to headquarters without first seeing one last time at the place where he was training with Aiz. Bell: (I hope I can see you soon ... Aiz) 1 Chimney Mansion Bell: I'm back. In that you hear the footsteps of a Goddess and a Renard Hestia: Welcome Bell-kun! * Jumps to hug Bell * Haruhime: Welcome back Bell-sama. Hestia: We were waiting for you for dinner. Bell: Really? Thank you Kami-sama, Haruhime. * Gives you a big smile * Haruhime: * blushed * Come on Bell-sama, everyone is waiting for you in the dining room. Bell, Hestia and Haruhime went to the Chimney Mansion dining room where the other family members were waiting, the table was already set and the only thing missing was for the food to be served. Once it was served, everyone began to eat and talk as they had done during the day and in the Dungeon. They began talking about what happened with the adventurer who messed with Bell, annoying Hestia who wanted to say a few things to that adventurer, but Bell told her that it was not important and went on to relate how the expedition was. Welf began to joke that Bell kept hoarding the Monsters in the dungeon and Lili for her part began to praise the incredible food that she and Bell had prepared. Haruhime: I wish I had tried Bell-sama's food. * Lowering his ears a bit * Mikoto: You should have come with us Haruhime-dono, it wouldn't have been a problem. Hestia: Bell-kun's food was the best when we lived together in our love nest. Hestia's comments only made Haruhime regret more about staying at the headquarters and this was noticed by Bell. Bell: Don't worry Haruhime tomorrow we could take the day off and I can make lunch right? * I look at the other members of the group * Welf: It's fine by me, I can focus on working on your new armor and something that I've been working on for the group's supports. 1 Mikoto: It's fine by me too, I could go visit Takemikazuchi and train with him * Somewhat blushed * 10 Lili: Lili can go restock the potions supply. Bell: Well then it's decided tomorrow I'll prepare lunch. Do you want to help me Haruhime? Haruhime: Yes Bell-sama, thank you very much! * His tail wags happily * Hestia: (How lucky some are) 3 After they finished eating and Bell helped wash the dishes, they all took a bath before bed and went to their respective rooms. Bell was lying on his bed staring at the ceiling thinking about what Fels had told him. Bell: The deepest floor huh? ... I will become strong for you Wiene, for the Xenos and ... for Aiz. two Bell prepared to close his eyes and sleep, from tomorrow he would thicken to demand of himself as never before in order to fulfill his promise and his objective. ???????? ????????: I think we are ready to start with the plan ?????: Hahahahaha if everything goes well I hope I can see the faces of those useless Gods when they fall into our trap hahahaha * maniacal laugh * ????????: I've never liked your damn crazy curl. ?????: Easy Thanatos, you know you want to see the faces of those idiots and drag that "rabbit" to death as much as I do Thanatos: In that you are right, Ares already added that he has his preparations already ready and his agents without falna have already entered Orario, this will be the most fun of what I have dreamed, I WILL FINALLY TAKE A WOUND TO THE GODS THAT CANNOT HEAL.