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Chapter 39 - Epilogue: THE ONE WHO TARGETS THE RABBIT

Bell and the rest of the group went back to the surface a day after defeating the Goliath.

By some miracle, every member of their group survived the ordeal. Each of them went

their separate ways, to inform those closest to them of their safe return. One went to

his goddess to express his gratitude and buried the remains of a weapon; one went to

bring their group members up to speed; and still another removed the hood and went

back to working at a bar without anyone noticing.

At the same time, a gag order was issued to all of the adventurers who had witnessed

the events on the eighteenth floor.

The appearance of the floor boss at a safe point was an Irregular beyond

comprehension. The Guild declared it to be an "act of the gods"—henceforth classified

as a "Calamity." To avoid excessive confusion, Hestia and Hermes received a strict

warning, as well as a penalty—their explanation of the circumstances was ignored—

and forbidden to speak of it ever again.

However.

It was impossible to keep voices silent forever. That's the way of the world.

"You are sure of this?"

"Completely. A Goliath appeared on the eighteenth floor. Adventurers in the town of

Rivira engaged it in combat and prevailed… While I do not know how, it is highly likely

that it was the Little Rookie who delivered the final blow."

"Ku, fu-fu, ha-ha-ha-ha… Is that so? You have done well, Hyacinthus."

Suppressed laughter echoed throughout the dark chamber.

The master of the room reached out and lovingly stroked the cheeks of the young man

named Hyacinthus.

The master's gaze left the kneeling man, looking off at nowhere in particular with a

twinkle in his eyes as if someone were on his mind.

"Bell Cranell… He is indeed superb. As Apollo, I claim him as my own."

The deity's lips curled into a smile as what little light that entered the room

illuminated his smooth blond hair, which matched the color of sunlight.