*Area in front of Amphitheatron*
Hestia and Crowley walked along one of the roads formed between rows of different stalls. Some of them offered food or entertainment, others sold decorations and holiday supplies.
After walking for several minutes, they finally found a teenager who looked like a rabbit.
- Bell! We are here!
The aspiring adventurer turned around and saw two of his acquaintances. This time, Hestia was wearing a bandaged cloth with unknown contents inside. And for the first time his mentor was without a mask, but his face was covered with a layer of fabric and a hat pulled down on his forehead.
- Hestia! Mister Crowley! I didn't think that I would meet you here, I'm looking for a person, Anya asked me to give her a forgotten wallet.
- Then let's look for him together! - Having said this, she shyly grabbed the boy's hand and led him along the rows.
{ That's how it is... And I didn't even notice at first. }
- Bell, I remembered that I have urgent matters, go without me.
The hunter went in the opposite direction. While walking, he noticed a silhouette standing on the roof. Wrapped in a thick dark blue fabric, the goddess of love was watching something, no, someone. Without hesitation, he found himself next to her.
- Lady Freia, what are you up to?
- Crowley? What are you doing here? Otherwise it doesn't matter. Among the gods there is a concept of "necessary evil", according to which we subject mortals to various tests. At a certain moment, the world, in order to stop the suffering of living beings, sends a hero who can protect everyone.
- And this time you decided to be necessary evil . Who and how?
- Your student, a boy named Bell.
- I don't like this. Putting someone in danger because you can't handle it yourself. Especially such a boy. If something happens I will intervene.
- Fine.
...
The monsters escaped from their cells located on the underground floors of the Amphitheatron.
An organizer of the festival, Ganesha, not afraid of losing face, ordered assistance from other adventurer families.
Ais Wallenstein responded to his call, celebrating the festival with her goddess, eager to touch her ward.
At that very moment, Bell and Hestia were running away from the silverback through the narrow and confusing streets of Daedalus street. Moreover, the monster was clearly aimed at the goddess, and not at the boy.
- Why is that?
- A hero gains his strength by protecting someone, not himself.
At a certain point, a duo reached the bars. Bell pushed his goddess forward and locked the door, ultimately leaving him alone with the overgrown gorilla.
- I think it would be better if she finally gave up the weapon made for a boy.
- Hephaestus agreed? It's not surprising, she and Hestia are old friends.
For a period of time, Bell tried to fight the monster, but mostly he ran away. Until Hestia found her way back to Hero. After which they managed to hide from the gorilla through a secret door in the alley. There they took the time to bind the knife and its owner using falna.
The battle has begun. The hunter sitting on the roof took out Evelyn and pointed it at the monster, ready to take action.
- You don't believe in him?
- I believe. Unlike me, he is a talented guy, but safety net is never superfluous.
The battle was colorful, with Bell's new weapon easily dealing with metal chains as thick as his arm. And the active fighting style allowed the boy to maneuver between the monster's attacks. It all ended when the knife plunged deep into the monster's chest.
- He did it, you worried in vain.
- I care about the life of every living creature. That doesn't stop me from killing them if necessary.
- Hypocrisy?
- Rational approach. For the sake of what is important, sometimes we have to do things that do not fit into moral standards. There are only those who recognize and understand this, and those who put their pride above important aspects of their lives, as a result of which they suffer.
I don't mind if you test him from time to time, but please warn me in advance. And now we both have to go to work, SYR. Hestia has lost consciousness, and we are the only ones he can go to now
- *Sigh* Let's go.
...
*Hostess of Fertility*
Under the stairs between the residential floors of the pub sat a gray-haired boy. Standing in front of him were two waiters he knew.
- Forgive me, Bell. All this happened because I forgot my wallet.
- Bell, you did great. I heard that you fought bravely with silverback, after all, you have talent. You don't have to worry about Hestia, she'll wake up soon.
And at that moment the tired voice of the goddess - Beeell - sounded from the room.
......
* Hestia Church *
- Hestia, Bell, meet Lili. Despite her small stature, she is two years older than Bell and has a good understanding of people. I think, given the boy's naivety, this is a huge plus. She may not be a fighter, but she can perform the support role perfectly.
Lili, the woman in front of you is the goddess Hestia. One of the kindest, and fortunately uncomplicated goddesses. She will take care of you, I promise.
The boy nearby, as I already mentioned, is Bell Cranel. Although he is a good fighter, even children can deceive him. Don't let this happen.
- Yes!
Now that everyone has been introduced to each other, you can chat and change girl's familia. In two hours I will be waiting for you at Babyl tower.
....
*Labyrinth, 7th floor*
To be honest, I'm not an expert on teamwork, so let's do it ourselves in this aspect.
But I can help you with personal skills. I will always be there for you, so don't be afraid to make mistakes.
The training has begun.
- Bell, don't be afraid to take a hit with the knife, nothing on these floors can break it or knock it out of your hands! No! Move their strikes to the side so you leave them open.
- Lili, if you are not sure that you will cause enough damage, then aim for the joints, this will limit the mobility of your enemies in battle.
- Bell! Don't block your view with your own hands, you risk missing a hit.
- Lili! Try to hit targets whose abilities you don't know first, so you will protect your team from additional risk.
At some point, the war shadow appeared behind the team's shooter, but a whip flying out from afar killed the monster with one blow.
- Lili, Bell, you need to constantly assess the situation, the dungeon will not miss the opportunity to take you by surprise.
*A couple of hours later*
Both adventurers were panting from exhaustion.
- Okay, let's finish this, now we're going up to the surface, I'll lead. After which the two of you will sell the entire drop and divide it between each other. Clear?
- What about you?! - the duo exclaimed in unison.
- As I said, I don't need money. Also I need to meet someone. Let's go.