"Welcome to the underground resort everyone" Finn said as he waved his arms around.

The group looked around in awe as seeing a village in the dungeon was just a different feeling all around.As they were getting use to the scene Bell spoke up.

"This place looks like a shithole" he said.

"Bell watch it people live here" Zenitsu said.

"We've also been in worse places remember the outskirts of Babylon" Genya added.

Bell groaned telling him to not be reminded. "What happened in Babylon" Tiona asked cheerily.Genya replied saying she didn't want to know which made her even more curious. The group explored the town hearing Welf yell at how much a maintenance kit. As they were walking Bell bumped into someone. "My bad" he said as he went to walk back to his group. He then felt a hand grab the collar of his shirt. "Oi ki- the man began but was cutoff when he found himself on the ground with a blade to his neck.

"Try that shit again I dare you" he said getting into the man's face.

"Woah what's your deal I was just messing around" the man said panicked.

"Yeah sure now fuck off" Bell said getting off the man and pushing him towards his friends.

The trio ran away in fear while Bell took a breath. When he exhaled he found someone slam into his back wrapping their arms around his waist. "Hey Bell hey Bell" Tiona said excitedly. "Yes Tiona" Bell asked amused by her behavior. "Me and some of the girls are gonna go bathing wanna come with" she asked. "Nah I ain't falling for that I know what you're trying to do" Bell replied. "Aw you're no fun anyway bye Bell see you in a bit" she said letting go of him and waving as she walked away. Bell then went back to the camp and opened the flap to his tent seeing Genya,Zenitsu and Inosuke grabbing their gear.

"What are you guys getting your gear for" Bell questioned.

"Found a good place to spar by a waterfall wanna come" Genya asked.

"What are planning" Bell asked suspiciously.

"Nothing we're gonna go spar by a waterfall you coming or not"

"Alright but I'm keeping my eye on all of you"

"How else you gonna fight us"

Bell didn't have to grab his gear considering it's seared onto his flesh he followed the trio to the spot knowing they're planning something but doesn't know what.

"Genya he's gonna kill us" Zenitsu said worried.

"Yes but it'll be funny and that'll make it worth it" he replied.

"I mean it's your fault Zenitsu you overheard the girls were bathing and then Genya came up with this plan but I'm a little worried to" Inosuke said.

"Look the second he hits the water run like hell that's all I'm saying" Genya said shrugging off the other twos worries.

"Seriously why are we even doing this" Zenitsu said panicking.

"Cause it's funny" the other two replied. After that the group arrived at the spot and got set up. "So it's you three vs me" Bell asked. The three nodded and unsheathed their weapons while Bell did the same. Genya decided not to bring his shotgun along for obvious reasons instead wanting to practice with his sword. The area was silent for a moment before the trio charged at Bell. Zenitsu using thunder breathing closing the gap in an instant and swung down at Bells chest. Now normally he would be asleep when doing things like this but the near two months in the dungeon helped worked on his cowardly personality.

Bell parried the sword leaving Zenitsus side open. Bell took this chance and kicked him in the side sending him skidding back. Bell then felt a foot hit him in the chest as Inosuke practically climbed over him. Inosuke landed behind Bell and slashed at his back. Bell puffed his chest chest forward and felt Inosuke's blades miss him by an inch. Bell then turned around elbowing Inosuke in the head. Bell didn't have time to catch his breath as he blocked Genya's blade and the two got into a blade lock with Genya pushing Bell back.

"I hate how freakishly strong you can be" Bell said strained as he tried to hold his position. Genya said nothing but smirked as he got Bell right where he wanted him. That's when Bell realized he was on the edge. Genya gave a good push and Bell lost his balance and was about to fall but Genya grabbed his hand.

"Good job now pull me up" Bell said a smile on his face.

Genya said nothing before a smile grew on his face. "Enjoy the water" he said and then let go.

"Genya you motherfu- he was cut off as his body slammed into the water and he went under. Bell emerged and looked back up at the cliff noticing that his friends had run off. "Now why would they do that" he thought before hearing a voice. "Uh hi Bell" he heard a woman's nervous voice say.

Bell turned around and immediately both liked and regretted his decision what he's a teenage boy after all. Bell didn't know what to do in front of him were multiple naked women most of whom he knew. He brain just kinda shut off while thinking of ways to kill Genya. All the girls covered up as Bell looked at them with not a perverted look but one of confusion. Tiona was about to go talk to him before Bell chuckled and said nice before walking out of the pond. He made it all about 5 feet before he heard an angry voice behind him.

"I KNEW YOU WERE A PEEPING TOM HUMAN" Lefyia roared. Bell paid her no mind and just kept walking in a daze and that infuriated her even more but she was held back by Tiona and Tione so she could calm down. Bell just walked with no destination in mind he was so dazed and confused he didn't register the trees opening up to another lake of water where Ryu just so happened to be bathing. Ryu hearing someone approach picked up a pebble from the bottom of the lake and threw it just past his head. The pebble hit and tree and practically blew it up. This finally snapped Bell out of his daze as he adverted his eyes and apologized to Ryu. Ryu while angry decided to listen to Bell and knew that this wasn't his fault. However there was till a noticeable tension between the two when she asked him to follow her. He obliged mostly out of guilt for being a peeping Tom even though he was not even focusing on where he was walking.

The two walked in silence for a while Ryu picking up flowers whenever they passed one. This peaked Bells curiosity but he decided not to ask as he had a feeling he'd find out soon and he was right as they came into a clearing in the forest where a dirt mound with weapons were. Bell watched in silence as Ryu explained that this was her familias grave and how she comes to visit every couple of months to pay her respects. Bell let her talk as he had a feeling she needed to get this off her chest. She finished putting the flowers down and walked up to him grabbing his hand then spoke.

"Us elves we don't really like people touching us but I've touched you multiple times because you made me comfortable. Syr touches me as well because she all but saved my life but what I'm trying to say is that I saw you as a friend and I still do. So please when we get back to the surface can you please go talk to Syr. Bell stood there Ryu's hand still on his he thought for a moment before opening his mouth.

"About six or seven month before we came to Orario I was sent on a mission to a mountain where a demon was located and he was massacring anyone that went. When I got there I saw most of the slayers there dead or being used like puppets. Some I knew most I didn't but the few I did I considered them friends and to see them the way they were bones all broken and being used to kill their comrades. I had to kill them to make sure they didn't suffer anymore and the looks on their faces were ones of relief and fear. So after killing most of my friends it was a little hard for me to make friends after but I started to when I met the both of you. But after Syr hid from me it hurt so I ran so I wouldn't have to see that look on her face" he sighed trying to collect his thought so he didn't ramble much longer. "Look what I'm trying to say is I'll visit after we get back to the surface I don't know when but I will however it'll take sometime to get myself ready would she be fine with that" Bell said looking at Ryu in the eyes. Ryu smiled at him and spoke. "I'm sure she'll be glad just hearing you're going to come and visit" Ryu said.

The two then sat at the grave a comfortable silence surrounding the two before Bell had a realization dawn on him. "Oh fuck I'm dead" Bell said. Ryu confused asked why leading Bell to explain what happened before he came across her. Ryu giggled at his situation but promised to help him should the need arise. The two then decided to head back to camp so Bell could face the music and get this over and done with. When the two arrived the welcome they got was not expected. They saw Genya tied to a tree having what looked to be dungeon fruit all over him. Bell walked over to his friend to talk to him.

"So I'm guessing the girls found out" Bell asked.

"Eh somewhat I told them after they came back looking for you" Genya replied.

"What why"

"Cause while yes it was funny I don't want my best friend getting killed cause of a prank"

"Gotta admit it was pretty good I didn't even see it coming but i'm getting you back for this once we get back topside" Bell said as he started to untie Genya.

"Just don't do anything that'll destroy the house cause Hestia's gonna be pissed"

"Oh don't worry I'll get you three back you just won't know when" Bell said finally getting the rope off him.

The three then entered the camp as Ryu had stayed and watched the interaction between the two a smile gracing her features. When the trio entered the camp Ryu put her mask back on and they saw Rengoku talking with Finn. Bell excused himself telling the two he'll see them back at the tent. Genya and Ryu bid their farewell and headed back to the tent as Bell reached Rengoku and Finn. Both men heard him coming with Rengoku turning to face him a knowing smile on his face.

"Ah there you are I heard you had quite the afternoon" Rengoku joked.

"Yes I heard you got quite the show today" Finn added.

"Shut up don't remind me so what are you two talking about" Bell said.

"Our runner came back so we're able to move on now I was just telling Rengoku that you'll be part of the second team following us up after we kill the Goliath" Finn said.

"Ah great about time we finally get out of here" Bell said.

"I agree but we were just talking about who would be going with Finn and his team" Rengoku said.

"Yes I'll take most of my famila's heavy hitters while leaving Lefyia here in case something happens as she's a capable mage" Finn said.

"But isn't she also one of your heavy hitters" Bell asked.

"Yes but somethings telling me she'll be needed down here instead of with us" Finn replied.

Bell wasn't really looking forward to dealing with her but made no protest as it wasn't his place nor his familia.

"Alright if that's all sorted out I'll grab my team and we'll head out in 10 minutes" Finn said. After 10 minute the first team was given a send off as they headed up to the 17th floor. The second team then got to work packing up camp when the dungeon started shaking. The second team looked up and saw a huge black mass falling towards them. It slammed into the middle of floor 18 causing a dust storm to kick up as well as blocking the entrances to the 17th and 19th floor. When the dust cleared the second team had saw what caused it. Because standing in the middle of the forest at over 20 feet tall was a black Goliath.

And that ends this somewhat depressing and comedic chapter. If you're wondering why Bell reacted the way he did when he saw all the naked woman was because his brain shut down and he knew it was a tense situation and tried to make a joke. Anyway hope you enjoyed next chapter will conclude floor 18 see you then.