Rolan wasted no time and begun the next part right away. On screen, they saw Bell pushing Hestia up a hill while she looked totally worn out.
Hestia: Ugh... are we almost there? My feet are hurting...
Bell: We're getting there, Goddess.
Hestia: It was supposed to be just us. So much for that...
Most in the audience sweatdropped at the tiny goddess. Those who knew her expected as much from her.
Artemis: I shouldn't be surprised.
Hestia: Hey! Excuse me for not being able to run around like adventurers!
Alfia: You should exercise more.
Loki: Yeah, then your rack wouldn't be as big!
Hestia: Did you say something, table?!
On screen, the two arrived at the top and saw several others waiting for them.
Hestia: And you brought everyone else too...
Lili: *Seeing them arrives* Master Bell, look here!
The boy walked over and saw what she was pointing at over the horizon. It was a vast expanse of forest and crystal that looked beautiful to him.
In the audience...
Argo: That's quite the sight for where they are.
Ariadne: It is a nice break for all the chaos that ensues outside that place.
Crozzo: It's a shame we never got to see it.
On screen, they all saw some monsters flying overhead as they admired the view.
Bell: This is amazing. The world is more beautiful than I expected.
Hestia: *On his back* It sure is.
The screen then zoomed to Hermes chuckling before switching to everyone in front of Rivira.
Bell: *Trying to read the sign* I can't read that.
Ais: That's fine. This place is Rivira. It's a city built by adventurers.
In the audience...
Argo: Wait, the elf princess has a city named after her?
Feena: She must be well respected, even in the Dungeon!
Rolan: No, no. Well, sort of , but no. She's Riveria. *Pointing to the jade-haired elf* That place is Rivira. She is well respected, but the city isn't named after her.
Yuri: That's confusing. Why did they have to make it sound similar.
Rolan: Who knows?
Riveria: I don't need a city named after me.
Gareth: Heh. It would be in poor taste anyway with how often it gets destroyed.
Finn: Very true.
On screen...
The group walked through city and saw the somewhat poor condition it was in. They also paid the market a visit.
Welf: 13,000 for this?! This whetstone is as big as my thumb!
Lili: This tiny bag is 20,000!
Shopkeeper: If you don't like it then you can go somewhere else.
The prum grumbled at the outrageous prices.
Tione: You should expect stuff like this here. The inns are just as expensive.
Tiona: It's a lot better to camp out instead.
Bell: That makes sense... hm?
The boy was looking around until Ais helped him.
Ais: Are you looking for her? *Pointing to Hestia*
She found the goddess and Bell saw her looking through some perfumes an amazon was selling.
Bell: Huh? When did she slip away?
He went back to his business before bumping into a familiar face.
Bell: Ah- sorry!
Mord: Huh?
His friends saw Bell too and they all recognized him.
Mord: I ought to repay you for what happened back at the pub!
In the audience...
Meteria: *Pouting* What's his attitude for?!
Alfia: I should skin him for that.
Bell: Please don't! I know it looks bad, but he's better now!
Elpis: Ehehe... *Nervous* Maybe you should hold off on that for now. Remember about, you know.
The boy remembered the next part and paled a bit at not being able to defend his friend.
Hera: What's wrong?
Rolan: Give it some time.
On screen...
Mord grabbed Bell's face, but one of his friends helped talk him out of it when they saw the twins and Ais with him. He grunted and walked away after being intimidated.
Tione: What's their problem?
Tiona: Just a bunch of losers, I guess?
Hermes observed them as they walked away before the screen changed to everyone meeting back together.
Hestia: Bell, check it out! *Holding a perfume bottle* What do you think?
Bell: *Sniffing* Oh, it smells nice.
Hestia: Right? I knew you'd like it!
Lili: Did you really buy the expensive perfume from this place? You got ripped off.
Hestia: And what about you and that backpack?
Lili: Grr... I had to so we could carry our things!
Hestia: I needed the perfume, not that someone like you could understand!
The two glared at each other and growled.
In the audience...
Alfia: I'm going with the prum on this one. That was a stupid purchase.
Lili: *Puffing out her chest* Ha! I win this round!
Hestia: I didn't want to smell bad for Bell...
On screen...
Hestia: Bell, you wouldn't want me to smell all sweaty, would you?
Bell: We'll, I never thought about that.
In the distance, Ais was taking a sniff to see if she smelt like that.
Mini Ais: Mr. Rabbit doesn't like smelly girls! You're taking a bath every day! *Talking to Ais*
Ais: But I'm not-
Mini Ais: No buts!!!
Back on screen, Tione had a solution to share with them.
Tiona: Don't worry about that. We found a place to take a bath if you want to join us.
Hestia: That's sound great!
Lili: Lili wants to go there!
Mikoto and Chigusa looked to Ouka who nodded at them.
Mikoto: We would like to go as well!
Tiona: Yeah, we'll all go together!
The girls cheered while Hermes grabbed Bell for a private talk.
Bell: Wha- don't scare me like that, Lord Hermes!
Hermes: Bell, when we get back to camp, would you spare some of your time?
Bell: Huh?
In the audience...
Hera: I can see where this is going.
Artemis: So can I.
Ilia: It is Hermes, after all.
Astraea: *Sigh* He and Zeus never learn.
Meteria: What did he do with my boy? Hermes... *Menacing aura*
Hermes: I-I-I... *Terrified* A little help, Mr. Rolan?
Rolan: ... You're going to die.
Back on screen, it shifted to show Bete handing a back to Finn and Lefiya.
Finn: Good work bringing these, Bete.
Bete: Well, it's not like it was hard bringing these antidotes from the surfaaaa...
He was shocked when Bell came into his view. He was more focused on why he was here rather than what Finn was saying.
Bete: Why the hell is that tomato here?! *Shaking Finn in the air*
Finn: Yeah, that's a long story.
Bete: Tell me noooow!!!
The screen then changed to Bell and Hermes as they went tree climbing.
In the audience...
Rolan: *Snaps his finger* I knew I forgot something.
When he did that, Zeus and Hermes were cuffed to their chairs, gagged and blindfolded.
Bell: What was that for?!
Rolan: Oh, thank you, Bell. You're always helpful with reminding me.
Bell: Reminding you of what?
He was then put in a protective barrier once more.
Meteria: *Poking it* What's this for?
Rolan: For his protection. Also, I put a censor only for the men and children. They don't need to see this next part.
Welf: You know what? I think I'd rather live if my hunch is right.
Ardi and Ardi(Emb): Does that include us?
Rolan: Yes.
The girls grumbled to themselves as the show went on.
On screen...
Bell: So, I know you said you wanted to talk to me, but why are we climbing trees?
Hermes: Don't worry about it, just get up here.
Bell: Uh, okay...
They were now crouched on a branch as Hermes went on with his plan.
Hermes: I brought you up here for a reason.
In the audience, Bell trembled as the memory came back.
Bell: M-Mr. Rolan, a-am I-
Rolan: There's no need to block that out. It's nothing you haven't seen before.
Alfia: What does that mean?
Eina: Bell, what did you do? *Menacing*
Bell: (I'm scared!)
The girls who were there began blushing which worried some of the others.
Aria: Ais, what's going on?
Albert: What did the boy do?!
She said nothing as steam rose from her head while remembering what happened.
With Astraea...
Alise: Lion, why are you blushing? I don't see you there.
Ryuu: I-I-I...
Lyra: Things are about to get steamy here, hehehe.
Kaguya: I wonder what naughty things our little one was up to?
Ryuu: It isn't what you're thinking!!! *Blushing*
Back on screen, everyone's fears were realized as the bathing girls were in view. Welf could live with not seeing them while Zeus and Hermes screamed at not being able to see. The other girls blushed at the sight and Bell was a step away from passing out.
On screen...
Hestia: Looks like I'm the winner.
Lili: What were we competing in?
In the trees, Bell was horrified at what he saw.
In the audience...
Eina: Bell! How could you?!
Hera: I will kill you, Hermes!
Meteria: My baby is being corrupted!
Artemis: (Looks like I wasn't Orion's first for that. Oh well. Another excuse to kill Hermes.)
With Argo...
Argo: Not bad.
Ariadne: *Covering his eyes* Stop that!
Orna: Feena, help us!
Feena: He's going to peek through our fingers!
On screen...
Bell: Ah...
Hermes: *Covering his mouth* When girls are bathing, it's a man's job to sneak a peek at them.
Bell: *Shaking his head* Where did you get that?! This is wrong on a lot of levels!
Hermes: Listen, Bell, peeking is part of a man's romance.
The boy felt the power in those words as he recalled when he heard them before.
Zeus: [Bell, peeking is part of a man's romance.]
Bell: [Grandpa!]
Zeus: [RRRRRRROMANCE!!!]
Bell: [GRANDPAAA!!!]
In the audience...
Everything was silent expect for Bell sobbing quietly after everyone saw that.
Meteria: Mr. Rolan, could we maybe take a moment to...
Rolan: Sure, go ahead.
Timeskip 10 minutes...
Bell: I wonder when they'll be done?
Welf: The better question is what those three are doing with your Grandpa and Lord Hermes.
Lili: Nothing they don't deserve. That horrid God was corrupting Master Bell!
Artemis: Good thing Orion didn't learn the bad habits of it. He's the only respectable man I've known.
Mikoto: Very true.
Haruhime: Hopefully they come back soon.
With Meteria, Alfia, Hera and Hermes...
The three were busy beating the blonde god to death while Zeus had already died and been resurrected by Rolan.
Flashback with Meteria and Zeus...
End of Flashback...
After they finished their business and returned, everyone continued watching.
Bell: No, let's just go back to camp.
Bell went to try and bring Hermes with him, only for the god to move a bit which made the boy fall down and into the water.
Welf: Oh boy...
Haruhime: *Embarrassed* Haaaaaah...
Zeus: *Tied to his chair* THHHS MHHHH BHHHH!!! (That's my boy!!!)
Bell hid his face in his hands while the girls blushed more.
On screen...
*Splash*
Bell: *Coughing*
He was busy getting his bearings again before everyone covered themselves from the trespasser. Although, the amazons there didn't mind his presence.
Tiona: It's Argonaut! Did you want to join us?
Tione: Oh wow, you aren't as innocent as I thought at first.
Bell: U-Uh- I, no I didn't...
Asfi: Wait...
She looked to the trees and saw a glimpse of her god hiding.
Bell: I-I'm sorry! I-
Lili: You shouldn't be in here!
Hestia: Well, aren't you a naughty boy!
He squealed and backed away more before seeing one of the great treasures of the world. That being Ais naked and trying to cover herself.
In the audience...
Albert:
Thud*
He passed out after he saw the boy see his girl naked without being married to her. Aria just chuckled as Ais and Mini Ais fidgeted in their seats, embarrassed. Albert soon got himself back together as he looked at the boy with a dead stare.
Albert: You're dead, rabbit. *Ready to kill him*
Bell: HIII!!!
Albert: HOW DARE YOU SEE HER LIKE THAT!!!
Raul: *Depressed* Why...
Bete: *Jealous growling* Lucky rabbit bastard!
Welf: Of course you get that too.
Hephaestus: Welf. *Menacing glare*
Welf: *Scared* I-I didn't say anything!
On screen...
The boy's face turned beet red before he ran away apologizing. Ais actually reached her hand out for him while the girls on watch had to stop Lefiya from frying Bell alive.
In the audience...
Alfia: *To Zeus* This is all your doing!
Hera: My boy has this effect on women because of you!
Meteria: Sister, Goddess, I will handle this.
Zeus: M-Meteria, let's just have a civilized talk.
Zeus' civilized talk with Meteria...
Timeskip 10 minutes...
After reviving Zeus again, the show went on as they saw Bell run away through a path in the woods.
Argo: *Sigh* He keeps running away. *To Zeus* You couldn't have taught him better, old man?
Zeus: I'd like to see you try!
Feena: *Dark Aura* Brother? You better not be getting any funny ideas.
Argo: N-Never...
With Bell, he wondered why he was still stuck in the cube, until he remembered what happened after. A certain elf also recalled this and blushed to the confusion of her Familia.
On screen...
Bell: Haaah... that could've been bad. Where am I, though?
He looked around a bit before hearing water moving nearby.
Bell: Water?
He moved to the sound and saw Ryuu bathing there. Her Familia blushed in embarrassment for her as the elf was beet red in the face. The fact that Bell stayed to watch for longer than necessary didn't help.
Alfia: Bell, why did you stare for so long?
Bell: I-I'm sorry!
With Ryuu...
Alise: He totally peeped on you too!
Kaguya: Are you going to have him take responsibility?
Neze: He really is a naughty rabbit.
Ryuu: *Steaming* Ah...
With the children...
Celdia: Why are we watching if we can't see anything?
Karmi: Yeah, I don't get it either.
Xena: Ha! Speak for yourselves!
Albert(Emb) and Wendi blushed since they also could see, though no one knew it.
On screen...
Ryuu kept washing herself until she felt a disturbance. She threw a stone where she felt it and barely missed Bell who begged for forgiveness to save his life.
Bell: I'M SORRY!!!
Ryuu: *Perfectly calm* Oh, Mr. Cranel.
The screen shifted to the two alone and the elf clothed. Meanwhile, said elf's friends were in shock at how calm she was.
Astraea: You were rather calm back there.
Lyra: *Smirking* Almost like you didn't mind him looking.
Ryuu: T-T-That was different!
Bell himself felt danger since he'd already seen many women naked that day. He turned slowly to Albert only to find him unconscious and on Aria's lap. Though, Mini Ais came and began kicking his shins.
Mini: GAH! Dumb rabbit! Why'd you look at her for so long?! *Kicking him*
Bell: Wha-
Mini Ais: Our body looks better than hers. Plus, our boobs are bigger and Mama says that's what boys like!
Ryuu dying in the background*
Ais quickly got up from her seat and dragged her other self back before she embarrassed the both of them anymore. However, she still shot Bell a sad pout along with her blushing face. After calming down, they resumed watching as they saw Ryuu picking flowers from the ground while Bell followed.
Ryuu: Don't worry. It's fine. I know you aren't like that.
Bell: What? You'd really let me off that easy?
Ryuu: You're too modest for your own good. You should make a habit of limiting your groveling. It's unflattering.
Bell: Oh, okay.
The elf kept going and Bell followed her.
Bell: Wait! I never got to thank you for coming down to help me. It means a lot.
Ryuu: Don't think too much of it. I had to come down here soon anyway. This was a good opportunity for me.
The two then came to a clearing as several eyes widened at where they were heading.
Alise: Lion, this is.
Astraea: Oh, Ryuu... *sad*
They came to what was a mound of earth with a flag and several old weapons resting there. Ryuu's Familia felt very touched seeing their sister visit the grave she made them all. She gave each weapon a flower as she talked to the boy.
Ryuu: I like coming here in occasion, so Mama Mia gives me time off to do it.
Bell: So, what is this place?
Ryuu: This is the grave of my old Familia. You see, an enemy laid a trap for us and I'm the only one who made it out. The rest of them were killed.
The two paid their respects while everyone in the audience gave a moment of silence. Those who knew the elf understood all the suffering she went through in her life. Though, others were more foggy on the details.
Meteria: What exactly happened to all of them?
Alfia: I wish to know more of the details as well. I didn't entrust the future to those girls for nothing.
Those like Alise, Kaguya and Lyra lowered their heads in shame for not being able to live up to her wishes.
Rolan: Ryuu, Bell?
Ryuu: It's fine. You could tell it best.
Bell: Yeah.
Rolan: Well, if you recall, I showed a world where Bell lived with the Xenos.
Zeus: I remember that one.
Rolan: Then, perhaps you recall the monster those girls fought?
Asfi: That Juggernaut, I believe?
Rolan: Yes, well, the girls in that world were at least a level stronger than the current ones here and it had them on the ropes. Imagine how these girls faired when they were much weaker and fighting the same monster.
More than a few connected the dots.
Loki: They were slaughtered.
Rolan: Precisely.
Astraea held her hands to her mouth in horror at learning what her girls went through.
Alise: *Trying to smile and lighten the mood* Well, that cat's out of the bag. Sorry, Goddess.
She said nothing and hugged all the girls.
Astraea: *Crying* Please don't apologize. You saved Ryuu at least and we're all together again.
Ryuu: Thankfully nothing worse could have happened.
Rolan: Don't say that.
Ryuu: Huh?
Rolan: You got lucky. I'm not saying your friends are better dead, but there was an option for another survivor.
Astraea: There was?!
Rolan: I won't tell you who, but let's just say that route would have led to much more suffering for all of you.
Meteria: Really? That's so sad. Who could've thought that was a good idea?
Rolan: (Someone who likes wasting potential.) No one you need to worry about.
Mia: That girl's been through enough already. I could tell since she got dragged into my bar.
Astraea: I can never thank you for looking after her, Miss Mia.
Mia: She came into my hands and she's my girl now. Our family is one that sticks together through anything.
Anya: Ryuu nya is important to all of us.
Lunoire: I don't know if I'd be happy with my old life if it weren't for her.
Chloe: She can thank my by letting me partake in that boy's glorious ass.
Bonk*
Ryuu: Thank you, everyone. Let's watch the rest of it. *Looking down* It's... not over yet.
Back on screen, Ryuu explained more to Bell.
Ryuu: Can I tell you something?
Bell: Uh, sure.
Ryuu: I've been blacklisted by the Guild since that day.
The boy was shocked to hear that from someone he felt was a friend.
Ryuu: It's because I killed all of them. Everyone who was responsible for their deaths. Traps, ambushes; I used everything in my arsenal. I was blinded by my own rage and need for revenge.
The screen shifted to show Ryuu in a dark alley in the rain, dying.
Ryuu: Once the deed was done, I collapsed in a dark alley. I had no strength left and felt all alone. I felt I would die there. It would have been fitting for the horrible things I did, but...
It then showed Syr looking at her with great concern.
Syr: Are you ok?
The flashback ended and the screen returned to Bell and Ryuu. In the audience, Ryuu kept her gaze down as everyone knew what she did after they died.
Kaguya: Idiot.
Neze: I can't believe it. *Shocked*
Ryuu: I know I can never make up for the wrongs I've done, but I'm sorry.
Astraea said nothing and simply embraced the elf.
Astraea: You've gone through too much in the short life you've lived so far. You should know none of us will hold that against you.
Ryuu: What?
Alise: Considering what happened, I get it. You were upset.
Kaguya: Doing something that stupid fits you perfectly. I shouldn't expect anything less from you.
Lyra: Just don't try anything like that again, or we'll have to haunt you.
Ryuu: Girls...
Astraea: That being said, a proper punishment is an order. Now, all we need is something to write with and some paper and Ryuu can start writing 100 apologies-
Alise: Why don't we just throw her in that weird chair?
Ryuu: Huh?
Kaguya: *Smirking* Oh, I like that idea. It sounds much more fun!
Ryuu: Huh? Wait, ah!
Astraea: Girls! What are you doing!
They all ganged up on the elf and dragged her to the tickling chair that claimed two victims already. They were busy tying her down.
Alise: Get her boots off too!
Kaguya: Quit flailing around!
Ryuu: Unhand me!
A few minutes later, she was strapped in and laughing her head off while the girls puffed their chests in victory.
Ryuu: HAHAHAHAHA!!! NOHOHO!!!
Alise: That'll teach you.
Lyra: Good work, team! *High fives everyone*
Off to the side...
Loki: You sure that's ok, Astraea?
Astraea: *Sigh* There isn't much I can do once they all put their minds to something. Well, maybe this will teach Ryuu a lesson.
It was hard for them to tell as Ryuu had passed out some time after. They dragged her body back to their seats as the show went on.
Bell: Wait, are we just going to ignore how Lady Freya saved her?
Everyone but Freya Familia: Yes.
Her Familia growled in annoyance and Freya herself was still going through her own problems.
Freya: (How much longer?) *Wanting to be horny*
Rolan: [I'll send your horny back to you in 2-3 business days.]
On screen...
Bell: That's when you started working at the pub?
Ryuu: Mhm. They took me in despite knowing about my past. I'm sorry for boring you with my story.
Bell: No, that's ok.
Ryuu: In the end, I'm just a bloody, vengeance seeking elf who'll end up disappointing you.
Bell: Miss Ryuu, you shouldn't put yourself down like that. It's ugly and unfitting.
Ryuu: Really? Well, I'm not sure what to say.
Bell: Oh, wait, can I do that over? That was a little harsh.
Ryuu: *Smiles* You really are a kind person.
She walked to him and grabbed his hand much to the shock of many watching.
Alise: You weren't in love with him before?! How did you let that happen?!
Astraea: Perhaps she didn't realize her feelings at the time?
Ryuu: E-Everyone, please!
They tried to get more details from the elf now that she's woken up. Bell was getting more looks from the girls.
Lili: To think this all happens behind our backs.
Hestia: Grr... this was all because of Hermes!
Meteria: He just picks up all of them so easily. You created something too powerful, Lord Zeus.
Zeus: He still could be more.
Rolan: You're lucky he isn't an actual playboy. None of you ladies would stand a chance at that rate.
The girls imagined a version of Bell hitting on them with confidence. Grabbing their chin and keeping their faces close as he whispers sweet nothings to them. Needless to say, many blushed at the thought and had their own daydreams about it.
On screen...
Ryuu: You are a human worthy of respect.
The screen stayed on them for a while until night came for the floor. At night, the Loki Familia had found out about Bell's achievement and complained about it while Asfi had to apologize for Hermes. He just hung by a tree while Lefiya remembered what Tione said.
Lefiya: It wasn't his fault?
Tione: No, Lord Hermes got him into it. The others should apologize, but Tiona and I didn't really care about his peeping. You should probably go too.
Tiona: You know, you don't seem as mad that Hermes was behind it all. Why? Is it because he's a god?
The elf was still having conflicts about it.
Lefiya: (It's because that human is unfair! He's taking all those moments from Miss Ais I should be having!)
The Loki Familia face palmed in the audience while Lefiya made herself seem smaller. Celdia was also having flashbacks to the traumas about the last time she saw her mother like that which was not that long ago.
Lefiya: (I get it now. This is my jealousy.)
She then thought about any things to get even with the rabbit. Meanwhile, said rabbit had arrived to check on Hermes.
Bell: L-Lord Hermes, I heard you got beaten bad. Are you ok? AAAAHHH, HIS FACE!!!
Lefiya was startled out of her thoughts while Bell grabbed the nearest thing while the shock at seeing was still fresh. Unfortunately, the closest thing to cling two was a certain orange haired elf. The way he held onto her didn't help as the audience was in shock at what they saw.
In the audience...
Bell: (You know what? I'm glad I'm still stuck in the barrier.)
Hestia: BEEEEELL!!!
Lili: You womanizing rabbit!
Artemis: *Sad* Orion...
Haruhime: Oh... *Faints*
Mikoto: Ah, Lady Haruhime!
Welf: What in the hell was that?! *In disbelief*
Zeus: Well done, Bell! You've made me so proud! *Crying*
Hera: How could you do that?! You barely know her!
Bell: S-Sorry!!!
With the Loki Familia...
Mini Ais: You stole my rabbit again!!!
Tiona: Holy, when was this?!
Tione: Damn it! I wish I could've seen that!
Lefiya: Ah... *Dying inside*
With Argo...
Argo: Hehe. He has good hands.
Ariadne: What are you saying?!
Argo: Oh come now, you like my hands too.
Bash*
The blushing princess sent him into the wall.
With the children...
Karmi: Cel! Speak to me!
Ariel: *Tearing up* Don't leave us!
Celdia: *Dying* I'm coming home, Grandma...
With Ryuu...
Ryuu: *Bloodlust* That elf must pay!
Alise: Lion, you're being scary!
Astraea: Goodness, this love web gets more complicated with time.
Kaguya: Not if the boy goes with the harem route. I'm curious about how Lion would react to that.
With Bell...
Alfia: Perhaps I should enroll her in class after all.
Meteria: Sister, this is her from the past. She's gotten better since then. Besides, she doesn't really feel that way for Bell, so there's no need for that.
Lefiya: (Miss Meteria, please save me! I want to live!)
Alfia: Hm. And what do you have to say about Bell, elf?
Lefiya: He's... *Trying not to be a tsundere but failing* he's alright. I really see him as my rival if anything, I guess. *Slight blush*
Bell: Oh, thank you.
Alfia: Is that so? Oh, fine. I guess I'll spare you this time.
Lefiya: *Sigh* Thank you, Miss.
Lefiya's mind:
Hera: You know, it still doesn't help that all the girls after Bell are older than him. Even omitting the goddesses, the closest to him is Lili, no offense.
Lili: Some taken.
Rolan: Well, there is someone closer to him than Lili if my memory is correct. Actually, I forgot to bring her here but also because I didn't know where to put her.
Bell: Wait, who are we talking about?
Rolan: You'll see. Just open your arms.
Bell: Like this?
Rolan: Yup. *Snaps his fingers*
When he did that, a portal opened and a mermaid landed in Bell's arms.
Bell: What the?! Marie?!
Marie: Wow, that was fun! Hm? Bell!!! *Hugs him*
Everyone in the room was shocked to see a new Xenos enter the room.
Lyd: Marie?
Marie: *Sees the others Xenos* Everyone is here too!
Meteria: Um, who is she?
Rolan: As you can see, she is also a Xenos. Her name is Marie and she's the only girl in love with Bell that's younger than him.
Bell: She is?
Marie: I am?
Rolan: Yes, both of you are 14 years old, but she is slightly behind you.
Lili: Wha-
Ais: NOOOOO!!!
Haruhime: It can't be...
AN: (I feel like I remember her being younger than Bell. The game says she's 14, but that's still closest compared to the others. I'm gonna roll with it for now, but feel free to fact check me.)
Hera: And just why is she in love with Bell?
She pointed to Marie who kept trying to nuzzle Bell's cheek while Artemis tried to pry her off.
Artemis: Get off him!
Marie: Ehehehehehe~
Elpis: Woah, it's you!
Marie: Hm? Do I know you?
Elpis: Yeah!
Bell: She's the knife you used to cut yourself with.
Marie: Wow! It's nice to meet you!
Elpis: Yeah, but hands of Master Bell. We have a cuddle schedule and I'm next.
Meteria: Wait, she cut herself?! *Holding the mermaid's hands* Please, your life is more valuable than you think! Bell wouldn't want you to do that to yourself!
Zald: Meteria, I don't think the mermaid is like that. If she did cut herself, it would be so Bell could get mermaid's blood to heal himself.
Meteria: Oh.
Airmid just looked longingly at the mermaid as Marie was a source of medicine that could save hundreds. Meanwhile, Rolan was answering Hera's question.
Rolan: That's for a later time to discuss, but Bell was basically a hero for her like everyone else.
Zeus: Good job, Bell!
Bell: Um, where should we put her?
Rolan snapped his fingers and moved the unused bath tub close to Bell for him to put the mermaid. Of course, it now had lukewarm water instead of an ice bath. He also gave her the run down as he did with everyone else.
Rolan: I'm still not sure why I forgot her, but that should be all for now.
They resumed watching as Bell and Lefiya were back at it again.
Lefiya: *Blushing* I-I knew it.
Bell: Ah-
Bell sensed danger and quickly bolted out of there as Lefiya chased him down.
Lefiya: I'll never forgive you!!!
Bell: I'M SOOOORRRYYY!!!!!
Lefiya: WAS IT PURPOSE?! TELL ME!!
Bell: AAAAAAAHH!!!
The two had gone a long way before they stopped running and realized a now obvious fact.
Bell and Lefiya: (We're lost.)
AN: Cutting it there. I feel a lot better including the next bit with the rest of the episode to fit the title. Silly, I know, but you get a chapter to read, so it isn't all bad.
Also, I admit the deal about quitting FFN was childish, but I don't get paid enough to deal with people who want to criticize formatting instead of the story. Writing for over a year and wattpad has been a better platform for writing, reading and as a community. Some how this place is less toxic which amazes me, but I'm not complaining.
Anyway, thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed. I'll see you in part 2.