Everyone sweatdropped a bit seeing the two in this predicament. Though, they felt a bit conflicted on things.
Loki: So, I really can't tell which person to blame here. The rabbit did do something I can no longer do, but Lefiya also acted like herself which is why he ran away.
Finn: *Sheepish* I see what you mean. Really, it was unfortunate.
Lefiya: Someone kill me...
With Bell...
Bell: So, am I safe yet?
He was wondering how much longer he needed to stay in there.
Rolan: Well, maybe. *Thinking* Oh, why not?
He let the boy out as he was immediately jumped by Elpis and quickly followed by Artemis. Zeus wiped a tear of pride and Rolan went on with the show before the other girls jumped on the rabbit as well.
On screen...
Bell was holding a magic stone lamp as he and Lefiya tried to find their way back to camp. Meanwhile. The banter between them continued.
Bell: We're still lost...
Lefiya: *Offended* You say that like it's my fault! *Huff* Honestly, it's your fault for running away like that!
Bell: I-If I didn't, I would've died.
Lefiya: Just what do you take me for? I'd never kill you. I would only beat you within an inch of your life.
Bell: H-How is that any better?!
Lefiya: Anyway, you're the one with problems! It was bad enough that you had Miss Ais give you special training! You do know you're in a different Familia, right?!
Bell: Urk! *Grabbing his chest in pain*
Lefiya: She's the Sword Princess! Some low ranking nobody shouldn't be receiving such quality training from her, and yet, you monopolize her! I'm... I'm so jealous- I mean, appalled!
Bell: Ugh!
Lefiya: *In his face and poking his cheek* If that wasn't all, you- you... YOU SAW HER NAKED BODY!!! HAVE YOU NO SHAME?! YOU'RE THE WORST!!! THE MOST DEGENERATE HUMAN I HAVE EVER MET!!!
Bell: I'M SO SORRY!!!
By the time she finished, Lefiya was panting while Bell was on the ground.
Lefiya: (I said everything I wanted to, but... maybe I went too far?)
In the audience...
Hestia: You think?!
Welf: What the hell is wrong with this elf?
Mikoto: She did also try to break into our house.
Meteria: She what?!
Lili: It was more like she tried to force her way through the front doors.
Alfia: When was that?
Rolan: Much later.
With Loki...
The orange haired elf was curled up in her seat and utterly embarrassed. Had she known everyone would be able to see what had happened in the past, perhaps she would have been nicer, but how could she have known? Now both Ais and Mini Ais pouted at her for being mean to Bell.
Tiona: Man, you really didn't like him, huh?
Bell: She at least got better. I think she doesn't hate me as much now.
Tiona: Why's that?
Bell: I'm pretty sure I heard her cheering for me when-
Lefiya: *Blushing* I DID NO SUCH THING!!!
Bell: Eep!
Loki: Alright kids, let's just get back to the show.
They did their best to watch even with the sounds of Karmi performing CPR on an unconscious Celdia in the background.
Karmi: Hah hah hah... Ariel, put your wind in her mouth!
The albino did as she was asked and shot a gust of wind into the half-elf to bring her back to the land of the living.
On screen...
The elf was about to say something until she heard Bell's stomach growl.
Lefiya: Was that... are you hungry?
Bell: I, we'll, yeah.
Lefiya: Hm, well, it isn't like there's just food ready to eat lying around.
She then recalled the crystal drops Ais gave her. In her head, it was a solution, but giving something Ais gave her to Bell made her feel conflicted. In the end, she shared the food with the boy.
Lefiya: *Tsundere mode* I-It isn't much, but here.
Bell: But isn't this...
Lefiya: It's fine! Take it!
Bell: O-Okay!
Lefiya: Before you eat it, just know that it is extremely valuable. That could easily go for thirty thousand Valis on the surface!
Bell: *Shocked* This tiny thing is worth more than my equipment?!
Lefiya: (Technically, the whole vial is, but...)
They ate and sat in silence until they heard some rumbling near them.
Bell: A monster?
Lefiya: No, it's coming from another floor. In any case, we should head back to camp. It isn't safe for us to stay here.
Bell: Right!
Lefiya: (I could signal the others with my magic, but to rely on them for that is... it's far too shameful. I'll bring us back on our own!)
In the audience...
Ais: Is that how you really feel?
Lefiya: I-I... I didn't want to have you keep saving me all the time. I want to show I can handle myself when I need to.
Bete: Let's see how that goes.
On screen...
Lefiya: Can I ask you something, first? How old are you?
Bell: Huh? I'm 14.
Lefiya: (14 and Level 2. Meanwhile, I'm 15 and Level 3!)
She subtly pumped her fist into victory before turning to the boy. Meanwhile, people in the audience sweatdropped at her.
On screen...
Lefiya: You don't need to panic. Just follow my lead and don't do anything stupid.
Bell: Understood.
Lefiya: FIRST- give me the lantern, please. It's too dark.
Bell: Ok.
Several people fell put of their seats at that.
Alise: So much for the set up! I was ready for something awesome!
Kaguya: What else could she have said?
Alise: I dunno.
On screen...
Lefiya: We can't afford to waste time walking in circles. If you find any stones or crystals, break it and give it to me. I'll use them to mark our path.
Bell: But what of we're going in the wrong direction?
Lefiya: *Confident* It'll be fine.
Bell looked at her in amazement as they climbed up another tree. Once they decided on their next move, they jumped down and kept walking.
Bell: Um, Miss Viridis?
Lefiya: Lefiya. You can call me that. I prefer non-elves to refrain from using my family name. So, what is it?
Bell: The Loki Familia can really do anything? Miss Lefiya is a mage, yet you're navigating this place like a real explorer. It's amazing.
Lefiya: Amazing?
The elf was now blushing and her ears were red from the random praise she got. In the audience, several girls were jealous at the praise the elf got.
Mini Ais: Why do you get all the praise?!
Loki: I knew it! The rabbit is trying to get my elf too!
Lefiya: That boy is getting nothing from me! *Blushing*
Loki: Tell that to your daughter sitting over there! *Pointing to Celdia*
With Bell...
Meteria: Son, are you like this to all the girls you know?
Bell: What's the problem? I was just saying how good of a job she was doing. I didn't expect that from a normal mage.
Alfia: It is true that the elf is capable of tasks outside the normal range of expectation. Her attitude could use work, but I shouldn't expect anything less from an elf.
Lefiya: Wha-What are you saying out of nowhere?! *Blushing* Flattery won't get you anything, you know!
She threw her gaze away for a bit to fight off her initial embarrassment.
Lefiya: Well, it's hard to tell it's your first time on this floor with how well you're handling yourself.
Bell: Really?!
Lefiya: *Tsundere Level 2* D-Don't even think about getting the wrong idea!! I wasn't trying to praise you or anything! I only pointed that out as your rival! I've been watching you after all... *Smiling*
In the audience...
Hestia: NOOO!
Mini Ais: Tonight I dine on elf soup! *Holding a fork and a knife*
Lefiya: EEK!!!
Of course, things got worse when Asterius looked at her.
Asterius: So, you claim to be his rival as well?
Lefiya: *Terrified* N-N-N-No... I-I-I didn't...
Asterius: I will have to fight with you first to earn the title as his rival.
Lefiya paled even more, but Rolan was there to save her.
Rolan: Can you both not be his rival?
Asterius: ...
Lyd: *Grabbing his shoulder* You may as well let it be. She'll give up on that some day and then you can be Bellchi's rival.
The bull nodded and sat down while the elf felt offended.
Lefiya: (Give up?! I'll show you who's going to give up!)
With Bell...
The boy was confused at what the elf had said on screen.
Bell: Weird, I don't remember her saying that.
Welf: What?
On screen...
Outside Lefiya's mind...
Lefiya: (LIKE I COULD SAY THAT!!!) ENOUGH WITH THE USELESS TALK!!!
Bell: Sorry...
In the audience...
Artemis: Thank goodness. It was in her head.
Mini Ais: *Putting her kitchen knife down* I dine another time.
Lefiya: *Relieved* I'm safe...
On screen...
Bell: Miss Lefiya?
Lefiya: Now what?
Bell: If you couldn't do anything, you wouldn't be able to help your Familia, right?
Lefiya: That's right. I would never be able to catch up to them.
They found another tall tree to climb up.
In the audience...
Finn: Lefiya, I can say you've grown a great deal in recent months. You'll be a fine adventurer one day.
Lefiya: You think so?
Riveria: We all do. I'm not training you for nothing, you know.
Tiona: We'll all help you along the way!
Tione: That is what a Familia is for.
Ais: We help each other grow.
Lefiya: *Smiling* Thank you, everyone.
Loki: Still, it is a bit convenient that her growth exploded more in recent months.
Finn: Probably because of Bell Cranel. He has that effect on a lot of us.
Lefiya didn't admit it, but she did agree that having Bell as a rival helped her a lot.
On screen...
Lefiya: This looks big enough. I'll go up and scout while you stay here.
Bell: Got it.
Lefiya: Don't you dare look up either! Don't even think about it! Clear?!
Bell: Y-Yes!
Zeus: Look up.
The elf made her way up. Bell turned to look after a few moments when he heard her leave.
Bell: She's gone already?! She really is amazing.
Lefiya was now high on a branch and looking around.
Lefiya: (Perfect. Even if you're lost, you can get a rough estimation on your location by getting somewhere high. Let's see... the giant tee and huge crystal are there. It looks like we're by the eastern part of the floor near the border. That means camp is-) Huh?
Bell was startled when Lefiya suddenly landed next to him.
Bell: Woah!
Lefiya: *Whispering* Hurry and turn the lamp off!
He did as was asked of him and he followed the elf as she stealthily peeked through some bushes. When they did, they saw people in strange robes walking in the distance. Those in the audience could immediately tell they were Evilus. Ryuu in particular glared hatefully at them.
Ryuu: Evilus...
Finn: You ran into them too? That's rather unlucky.
Lefiya: Yeah...
On screen...
Lefiya: (Even if the color is different, those two are definitely from Evilus. To run into them here and now... why am I the only one here?!)
Meteria: But she has Bell?
Alfia: Bell will not involve himself with Evilus!!!
AN: Who wants to tell her?
Bell and Ryuu looked away, shyly as the show continued.
Lefiya: (Should I head to camp and tell the others? It was a miracle I even found them. This might be my only chance to get some information. I have to follow them but...)
She looked at Bell who was confused at the ongoing development.
Lefiya: (Heading back alone as a Level 2 would be a problem. I'll have to protect him.) I'm sorry, but I need you to follow me.
Alfia: YOU DARE TO INVOLVE HIM WITH EVILUS?! I WILL DESTROY YOU, ELF!!!
Lefiya: HIII!!!
Rolan: Calm down. Those two are grunts at best. Lefiya and Bell are plenty enough to handle them.
Alfia: But...
Zeus: Bell will be fine. The elf is Level 3, so he has plenty of support.
Alfia: I'll be the judge of that.
On screen...
They quietly followed them, but Bell still had questions.
Bell: *Whispering* Who are those people?
Lefiya: Simply put, enemies of our Familia.
Bell: *Whispering loudly* Enemies of the Loki Familia?!
Lefiya: You don't need to pry so much. This isn't your problem after this. Also, you're too close.
Bell: S-Sorry!
After some time, they finally reach a wall that the two grunts entered. However, before they could follow, the ground beneath them opened and they fell into a cavern with acidic liquid on the bottom.
Lefiya: My clothes! Is this acid?!
Bell: These bones! Swords, armor... these are remains of adventurers!
Lefiya: There are entire bodies...
Bell: Miss Lefiya. Above us...
Lefiya: Huh? *Looking up*
They looked up and saw a strange looking plant monster staring at them.
Lefiya: I-Is that a new species?! One of the bright colored monsters?!
The monster used its long arms to attack while the two jumped out of the way.
Lefiya: Stay alert!
Bell: My bad!
Lefiya: *Looking at her clothes* (This acid is a lot weaker. Clothing will be able to last a bit. The problem is...) *Looking at Bell* (A Level 2 might not be able to handle this intensity. If that is the case, then why isn't he slowing down?)
She observed Bell being able to dodge the monster's attacks.
Lefiya: (Bell Cranel. His rise to Level 2 broke all common sense. Still, because of that, his experience us lacking. He may have studied with the Guild, but that doesn't help him when he's facing the unknown.)
She grabbed a robe and tossed it to him so he could use it.
Lefiya: Put this on! This plus your salamander wool clothes should blo k the acid!
The two did what they could against the monster. In the audience, the others were a bit surprised that this happened.
Welf: I can't believed this happened. Talk about unlucky.
Bell: No kidding.
Zeus: At least he got something out of this so far. He got a night alone with the elf.
Hera: Well, yes, I guess he did- no... *Remembering what Zeus said before*
Zeus: Don't. You. Ever. Doubt me again, Hera.
With Loki...
Tiona: You two are putting up a better fight then I thought.
Lefiya: I did just meet him recently, but I was also surprised at how well we did together.
Ais pouted at the fact she wasn't there for her rabbit, and Lefiya as well.
On screen...
Lefiya: (If there was this kind of monster here, Evilis must have wanted this to be hidden. We have to escape... no, we have to beat it! I've been through situations like this before. Just keep calm, analyze it and find a weakness.)
Finn: Very good. Keeping a level head is important in strategizing.
Riveria: Seems like you were learning more than I gave you credit for, Lefiya.
Lefiya: N-No, I didn't...
Lefiya: Watch where it's looking!
Bell: What?
Lefiya: It's eye! It turns to where it attacks!
The boy listened and dodged it next attacks. He was amazed to see her advise was correct.
Bell: It worked!
Lefiya: It can only attack with those tentacles! Keep your eyes on its eye!
Bell: Roger!
Zald: I think she has a knack for this. What do you think, Alfia?
Alfia: She is quite competent at what she does. Still, she is rough around the edges.
Zeus: She's still young, so that's unavoidable.
Hera: I wonder how we'll see her grow?
Zeus: *Pervy smile* I wonder that as well.
Hera: (I feel like I should punch him.)
With the kids...
Albert(Emb): Are you still with us, Cel?
Celdia: I-I think so.
She watched Lefiya and Bell fight together and felt some hope.
Celdia: Is the nightmare over?
Karmi: I think so. Momma Lefiya is acting like normal again.
Celdia: *Crying* Thank the gods!
On screen...
Lefiya: (Those things have the power and speed of a Level 4, but it's got nothing special beyond that. It's easy to read, but the acid could be a problem. My skin is burning and my clothing won't last much longer. A long term battle is becoming less and less ideal. Not to mention, I dont have clothing left to lose and that human is still here!)
She came up with a win condition and shared it with Bell.
Lefiya: When I get an opening, I'll fire a spell at it! You focus on attacking that wall!
Bell: Ok!
He got to work and attacked the wall with all his strength and speed. The elf was impressed to say the least.
Lefiya: (He's so fast! After chasing him so much, he doesn't seem like a Level 2. Still, the Monster isn't flinching at all. If that doesn't work, how am I supposed to chant?)
She suddenly saw it stop before it released an attack of sound against her. Bell had to cover his ears but was able to quickly pick up an old shield to protect himself from an incoming tentacle. The monster looked to deal another blow before the elf started chanting again. However, before she could finish, the Monster grabbed her legs and flung her into the air.
Tiona: Lefiya!
Bete: Tch! Dumbass.
Before the monster could do anymore, Bell was able to cut her loose with an axe he picked up.
Lefiya: (I really hate you Bell Cranel. You're lower level and younger than me. You're even from a different Familia. Even now, when it's my turn to protect someone, you're still just as unlikable.)
The boy slumped in his seat as she continued to insult him.
Finn: *Sweatdrop* He saves your life and you still insult him?
Alfia: What a troublesome elf.
Lefiya: *Pleading for her life* I'm sorry, Ma'am.
Lefiya landed on the ground once more. Once she got her head back in the fight, she saw Bell trying his own magic against it.
Bell: Firebolt!
*Kaboom*
Lefiya: *In shock* (H-He didn't need to chant just now! An instant casting spell?! I've never even heard of anything like that! What kind of joke is this?!)
Bell: Miss lefiya! Get your spell ready! I can't hold him for long!
Lefiya: I really hate you. (How does he cheat with magic like that despite being a lower level? Whatever.. ) I'll believe in you. (You're an adventurer and I'm a mage.) We can do this!
Tiona: Let's see a great comeback!
Tione: Go, Lefiya!
Gareth: The lad brings out the fire in her.
Finn: Much like the others. Well, considering they marry in some realities, it shouldn't be surprising.
On screen...
Lefiya: It's sensitive to magic, so I'll draw it in.
Bell: Ok!
The plan she came up with had some flaws. Usually, teammates who have worked together for some time would be able to do this. Since they hadn't known each other for long, much less fought together, this should not have work well for them. To the surprise of the veterans, the two were able to work in sync together. Lefiya chanted her spell and Bell did what he needed to support her. Even more then the spectators, was the two on screen as they recognized the patterns each took.
Lefiya: (That boy...)
Bell: (Miss Lefiya...)
Bell/Lefiya: (Her next move is like Miss Ais'. / His next move is like Miss Ais'.)
Bell was caught off guard when two tentacles came after him, but it didn't matter because Lefiya was done chanting. She fired her Arcs Ray at it, but was surprised to see it had stopped.
Lefiya: (It's stopping it?! Does it have magic resistance?! No, I have to keep pushing!)
She kept up her spell, but strangely began hearing bells ringing near her. She turned and saw the boy's arm glowing white.
Bell: Twenty seconds...
He stood next to her and raised him arm up as well.
Bell: Try this!!! Firebolt!!!
They combined their spells and poured everything into the last attack.
The monster's defense began to crack under the pressure and quickly became overwhelmed. Their combined power destroyed it and fired a beam that pierced the ceiling and attracted the attention of the others back at the camp.
In the audience...
Lili: They beat it!
Hestia: Good job, Bell!
Zeus: You two made a great team together! Well done indeed!
Bell: T-Thanks.
Loki: Once again, I'm a little upset the rabbit boy isn't with us. Though, it saves me having to worry about him stealing my Ais.
Riveria: He might be about to steal Lefiya instead.
Lefiya: *Blushing* I-I would never let him do that!
With Ryuu...
Alise was a bit worried Ryuu would be on another jealous rampage, but she saw her elf friend sitting with her arms crossed and a smug smile on her face.
Alise: Lion, what's that about?
Ryuu: Hmph. If they're impressed now, they should see how he was after I trained him.
Kaguya: Oh, this I need to see. Does he take things too far like you?
Ryuu: Hey!
Back with Bell...
Meteria: So, what do you think of her now, Sister?
Alfia: I will admit, she has promise. Though, that attitude of her is annoying.
Zeus: It's fine. Bell just needs a critical hit to get her on his side.
Bell: G-Grandpa!!
On screen...
Tiona: What the hell?!
Tione: A magic spell? Was it Lefiya?!
There wasn't much time to answer before Ais ran off in the direction they saw it. Back with Bell and Lefiya, she jumped up the hole she created and carried the worn out boy on her back.
Lefiya: Are you alright?
Bell: Y-Yeah...
Lefiya: (That last attack was incredible, but it left you like this. You push yourself too much.)
Their victory was short-lived when the two Evilus grunts appeared.
Evilus Grunt A: What's going on here?!
Evilus Grunt B: Thousand Elf?! The Loki Familia?! They defeated Venenthes?!
Evilus Grunt A: It's only two of them. Violas!
He summoned the plant monster's to attack them.
Lefiya: (There's about 10 monster's that range from Levels 3 and 4. This couldn't be worse for us with his condition, but you can trust me.)
She raised her staff to fight back.
Evilus Grunt A: Adventurer Scum! This is where you die!
Lefiya: (No matter what, I will protect him!)
In the audience...
Now Lefiya was the one with her face in hands as her head steamed.
Loki: Now you're being nice to him. As I recall, there's a word for people like you, Lefiya.
Lefiya: Please, don't say it!
Tione: She's a tsundere!
Tiona: I knew she cared about Argonaut!
That did it for the elf as she began sobbing in embarrassment.
Lefiya: *In tears* (This is all your fault!!! I hate you, Bell Cranel!!!)
Meteria: What are the two of them going to do now?!
Welf: Shouldn't her friends be arriving soon?
On screen...
Just as he predicted, the help arrived to help the two. Although, it wasn't who Lefiya was expecting as it was Ryuu who came and killed the Violas.
Lefiya: (Eh? That isn't Miss Ais.)
Ryuu: I thought I heard something going on. Are these new species?
In the audience, Ais slammed her fists into the arm rests when she saw the other elf come to help protect Bell instead of her.
Mini Ais: *Upset* All the elves are going to take my bunny from me!
The older Ais pouted with teary eyes while her mother rubbed both of their heads.
On screen...
Bell: Miss... Ryuu?
Lefiya: You know her?!
Ryuu: Don't move, elf. Stay with Mr. Cranel.
Lefiya: O-Okay.
Ryuu then went to fight with the rest of the Violas. Lefiya watched her with amazement.
Lefiya: She's so fast!
Ryuu: This is...
Lefiya: That won't work! You have to cut them! They also react to magic!
Ryuu got the message and began chanting. What surprised Lefiya was her skill in concurrent chanting.
Lefiya: Concurrent chanting?! With a long spell too?!
Ryuu continued to battle with the monsters while readying her spell. Lefiya was now trying to figure out who she was.
Lefiya: (This couldn't be Miss Filvis and she's even more mobile than Miss Riveria! I didn't know there was an adventurer like her.)
Ryuu used her Luminous Wind and finished the rest of them off.
In the audience...
Alise: Yes! Score one for Lion!
Ryuu: *Blushing* A-Alise!
With Argo...
Argo: *Deadpan* Elves are crazy...
Bonk*
Feena: How dare you!
Ryulu: Would you like to rethink that last statement?
Argo: U-Uh... what I meant to say was- did you pad you bra? Your chest is a lot bigger than normal.
Crash*
His legs were sticking from the walls as the elf had a tick mark on her head.
Ryulu: Excuse me for not being big enough for you. *Tears of pain*
Argo: *From the wall* I'm fine with small ones too...
On screen...
Lefiya: (That concurrent chanting wasn't from some kind of talent. She's clearly practiced this a lot. Being able to fight off so many enemies without support, she's clearly a veteran adventurer. I didn't see a magic circle, so she isn't a regular mage or a magic swordsman. She's a true elven warrior.)
Ryuu: That may have been too much.
Lefiya: Ah, thank you for saving us! Who are you?
Ryuu: *Blushing* Later. You may... want to cover up.
She looked away as Lefiya realized her current situation and blushed as well.
Bell: Huh? What's-
Lefiya: Don't look at me! Get off my back and give me my clothes too!
*Thud*
Bell: Oof!
Ryuu: Elf, even coming from me. That was too much.
Alfia: I'm having second thoughts about my previous review.
Meanwhile, Ryuu used her Noah Heal om Bell who was surprised she knew healing magic.
Lefiya: You have healing magic too?!
Ryuu: I do, but it doesn't match up to potions. *To Bell* Well, I have to say I'm disappointed. If I recall correctly, I sent you back to camp, yes?
Bell: I... I'm sorry.
Ryuu: I have told you before how dangerous this place gets at night.
Lefiya: *Super Tsundere* Wait, please! It's my fault. I dragged him into this mess. Don't misunderstand, sister, he did nothing wrong. He saved me.
In the audience...
Zeus: *Low chuckling* Yes, the plan is coming together nicely.
On screen...
Ryuu: I see. I'm happy I met another elf like you. *To Bell* I apologize, Mr. Cranel.
Bell: N-No, its partly my fault too.
Lefiya: (This elf seems familiar somehow. Was she part of his rescue party? No, even before that; the bar?
Ais and the others had finally arrived.
Ais: Lefiya!
Lefiya: Miss Ais!
Ryuu: Sword Princess. If she's here, then you should be fine. I'll be taking my leave now.
She left to follow another set of footprints while Ais and the others came for Lefiya and Bell, not seeing Ryuu there.
Alise: Almost blew your cover there.
Ryuu: It worked out in the end.
Mia: You can tell her to be careful, but that usually doesn't end up being the case.
Ryuu: Mama Mia!
Astraea: *Nodding* Yes, I have my own experience with her on that.
Ryuu: Lady Astraea!!!
With the kids...
Celdia: *Tears of joy* The nightmare is finally over!
Karmi: We might have to ask Momma Lefiya about this when we get back.
Albert(Emb): I don't think she would ever admit to that.
On screen...
Ais: Something happend here, right?
The others arrived and Lefiya filled them in on what happened. After that was done, Ais led them back to camp.
Ais: Are you sure you're fine?
Bell: Yeah, though my boots aren't.
They could see the many holes that were in them.
Lefiya: *Tsundere mode* I'll get you a pair of new boots tomorrow. If not, I'll buy some in Rivira.
Bell: You mean it?
Lefiya: *Pointing her finger at him* It's fine, so don't misunderstand me! I'm only doing this to make up for what I did, nothing else!
Ais: You two are getting along now!
Lefiya: What?! Y-you have it all wrong, Miss Ais. Something like that would never... grrr *grabs Bell* You! Explain to her how that can't happen!
Bell: *Smiling sheepishly* Ehehe...
Lefiya: Get that grin off your face!
Ais: Yup, you two are getting along now.
Lefiya: *Blushing* NOOOO! YOU HAVE IT ALL WRONG, MISS AIS!!!
In the audience...
Ais and Mini Ais: *Massive regret* No!! I take back what I said! Don't get along! DON'T GET ALONG!! GIVE ME MY BUNNY BACK!!!
Finn: Well, that was interesting to see.
Rolan: That's good to hear. We can skip to the following morning, but first...
On screen, it was still dark and now Mord and his crew were being shown.
Tiona: Why are we seeing more of this schmuck?
Rolan: You'll see.
He eyed Hermes in the corner as he began to cower in fear.
On screen...
Mord: Damn it all!
Adventurer A: Hey, give it a rest, Mord.
Mord: Shut it! He had to have used some kind of trick to get this far!
Adventurer B: You jealous?
Mord: What?! You think this is only about me? That kid made it all the way down here as soon as he leveled up. He's mocking people like us by doing that. We've been at the for much longer than him! Adventurers have a code to follow and we have to teach him that. First, we gotta get him alone.
Right as he said that, a gloved hand opened their tent door as the all turned to them.
Mord: Who are you?
In the audience...
Meteria: Bell, sweetie? *Menacing*
Bell: M-Mom, deep breathes. Think happy thoughts.
Hera: Those people will pay...
Rolan: Let's skip to the next morning and forget about that.
When he did, the first thing they saw was an angry Bete yelling at Bell.
Bete: I can't t believe this!!
Bell: Eep!
Bete: I can't believe you saw Ais Wallenstein taking a bath! THIS IS BULLSHIT!!! Raaaagh!
The amazon twins dragged him away before he could give the albino a piece of his mind. Meanwhile, the same werewolf had other problems to contend with.
Lena: You know, I could show you my body if you asked nicely~
bonk*
Bete: Quiet! *Shivers*
He turned slowly to see Line looking as him with a gentle smile. Though, her bloodlust was leaking out of her body. Albert was also having to be held back by Aria.
Albert: That wolf will never see you like that!
Aria: Dear, she isn't even interested in him.
Albert: Is that true, Ais?
Ais: *Nods*
Aria: Why is that?
Ais: Because I don't like dogs and he has a small penis.
Take 2
Ais: I like Bell more.
Albert: The question was unnecessary, Aria.
Aria: I was just curious. I wanted to see how she felt about other boys. Looks like she wants her rabbit after all.
Back on screen, the twins finished dragging him away when Ais met up with Bell again.
Bell: So, you'll be leaving soon?
Ais: Yes. I'll be going with the first party and then you'll be joining the second after.
Bell: Yeah, and be careful.
Ais: You as well.
Off to the side, Hestia grumbled in jealousy as she watched the two say their goodbyes.
Welf: What a surprise.
Mikoto: Figures she would be watching.
Hestia: If you wanted to get a peep at me, Bell, you should do it when I'm alone! *Furiously applying perfume*
Suddenly, she was grabbed from behind by an invisible person.
Bell: *In relief* Oh thank the gods... I mean, oh gods!
Mikoto: Lady Hestia!
Lili: We told you this story before.
Mikoto: I feel the drama is necessary.
Lili: For her?
Hestia: Hey!
Haruhime: When she puts it like that... still, it wasn't exactly her fault there.
Zald: She brings up a fair point. That was just her being unlucky.
Hestia: There you have it!
On screen...
Ais was shown leaving and Bell went to his tent with Hestia not there and a note on the ground. He picked it up and read it with a gasp before the screen switched to Ouka in the woods. His training was interrupted when he saw Bell running in a hurry on the path above him. The screen returned to Bell as he recalled what the note said.
Mord's Note: (Little Rookie, we have your goddess. If you want her back, meet us at the big crystal to the East of the woods. Come alone.)
The screen changed to Hestia who was tied up and being watched by two adventurers.
Hestia: *Trying to break free* You can't do this to a goddess!!
In the audience...
Zald: Some things never change.
Meteria: Like what?
Alfia: Fools resorting to underhanded tactics knowing full well they have no chance of winning normally. Should they lose, it would only show they are even more pathetic.
Bell felt a bit bad they were being insulted, though, they did earn it, so there was nothing her could do. The boy only hoped their future actions would redeem them in his family's eyes. With the Loki Familia, Ais clenched her fists again seeing how she left right as Bell could have used her help. Eina was fuming at how these ruffian adventurers were mistreating her advisee. The Xenos were mostly the same since they expected this from normal adventurers.
On screen...
Bell arrived at the meeting place and Mord came to greet him.
Bell: Where is she?
Mord: Come this way.
He led him to a secluded cliffside.
Mord: She isn't hurt. I'm not stupid enough to make the gods that angry.
Bell: Okay, then what is it you want?
Bell saw he was totally outnumbered and kept his guard up.
Mord: Relax kid, we aren't here to gang up on you. I was just interested in a duel with only the two of us.
Bell: A duel?
Mord: Yeah. The winner can ask anything of the loser. If I win, you're handing over everything you own.
Bell: Then, if I win, you let her go.
Mord: Hehe, that's the spirit, but you're wrong about something. You see, I'm not here to win. I'm here to make you suffer!
He slammed his sword on a crystal, blinding Bell before putting the Hades head on his face.
Bell: Huh? He's gone! Ah!
The man wasn't in sight, but Bell was still taking blow after blow. Several in the audience grimaced at the one sided start.
Astraea: How low.
Alise: Come on, rabbit boy! You got this!
Tiona: Kick his ass!
With the Xenos...
Gros: Agh! I shouldn't expect any less from his kind!
Lyd: It's too bad most adventurers aren't nice like Bellchi and the others.
Ray: Still, it doesn't look good for him there.
Laura: Is that doubt I'm hearing, Ray?
Ray: Of course not! Mr. Bell can still win this!
Marie: Yeah!
Wiene: Go, Bell!!!
On screen, Bell continued to get beat up as the spectators threw jeers and taunts at him. He landed on the ground as Mord stomped on his back. The screen then zoomed out to Hermes and Asfi watching in the distance.
Hermes: That item is Hades Head. That should make this more interesting.
Asfi: What is wrong with you? Do you have something against the boy?
Hermes: This is more like tough love. He's quite oblivious to the darker side of this profession. I might have a few screws loose, but I needed him to see this. Plus, I admit I am a little entertained.
Asfi: And what do we do if this breaks him for good?
Hermes: Then he simply didn't have what it takes. Hm, looks like back up is here.
In the audience, three women looked at the god with murder in their eyes. Hermes and Asfi looked at the three with fear as they trembled in their seats. Meteria placed a hand on the woman's shoulder as she jumped in her seat before giving her a sympathetic smile.
Meteria: I'm sorry you have to deal with him.
She moved on and the three conversed to the god before spending a few minutes to beat him up once more.
On screen...
Mord's group saw Welf and Take's Familia closing in.
Adventurer A: We got company!
Welf: Looks like they wanted to get Bell alone!
Ouka: What a bunch of cowards!
Adventurer B: Damn! How'd they find us?!
Adventurer A: Whatever, just get them out of the way!
Ouka: Chigusa, hand me that spear!
She threw it to him as they engaged the enemy. In the forest, Hestia could her the sounds of battle.
Hestia: Stop ignoring me!!
Adventurer A: So think we should?
Adventurer B: Yeah, she'll be fine.
Hestia: Hey, don't leave me! Huh?
She turned and saw an almiraj looking at her.
Hestia: Uh, good rabbit?
Almiraj: The clock strikes midnight
The rabbit then turned into Lili.
Hestia: What are you doing here?
Lili: Even if Chienthropes didn't have good smell, your perfume would be hard to miss here. *Cutting her loose*
The screen then cut to Welf and the others fighting. They were still breaking through the front lines until they got ambushed from behind. The item Welf had on his back was sliced off and fell to the woods as the two missing adventurers joined in. Though, Ryuu came in to help Bell's friends.
Ryuu: You should know it's bad for you to cross me.
Adventurer A: Y-You- gah!
*Thud*
Ryuu: I'll lend a hand here.
Welf: Uh, sure.
The screen then changed to Bell still being beat up.
Bete: Oh, come on! Fight back already!
Finn: Looks like his inexperience is showing. He doesn't have much in terms of fighting other adventurers even with Ais' training.
Riveria: There isn't much to be done about it. He's only been doing it for a few months. True experience takes much longer to acquire.
Finn: But, if my thumb throbbing is right, the boy should be about ready to turn this around.
He was right as Bell was able to block the next incoming punch while Mord was still invisible.
Mord: What?
He went for another attack before Bell dodged and went to kick him while getting up, though, Mord dodged it. The man was just shocked the boy was able to fight back.
Mord: How can you see me? Whats going on?
Bell: (I sense him. I feel his eyes on me!)
He dodged all his attacks now which surprised Hermes as he watched. Mord was now starting to tire a bit as he lost his composure.
Mord: *Drawing his sword* I've got you now!
Bell flipped out of the way again, but one of his knives hit a crystal near the edge of the cliff. He remembered how this started and threw some dust in the direction he sensed Mord, blinding him.
Mord: Agh!
He swung blindly, but the boy had him now. He caught the sword with his knives before slicing the tip off. Then he jumped and kicked him in the head, destroying the magic item he was wearing and making him visible again.
Tiona: Yes!
Tione: He's got him now!
Bete: About time.
Zald: Considering your circumstances there, I'm impressed with how you handled yourself.
Alfia: Most adventurers would have caved at that situation, but you found a way to keep fighting. Well done.
Bell: Thank you!
With Argo...
Argo: He's doing quite well. I'm surprised he's still in this.
Ariadne: I wonder how long you'd last especially back then.
Orna: The real question is how long Feena would last after he tags her in.
Feena: *In pain* Why do you have to make that sound so true?
On screen...
Mord: Oh, you've done it now!
The boynwas preparing to counter again before he heard Hestia screaming.
Hestia: STOOOOP!!!
Bell: Goddess Hestia?
Bell was locked between his knives and the broken sword. If he gave anything up, he would get hurt but the atmosphere changed completely when his cheek got scratched.
*DOOOM*
Hestia: *Arcanum released* I said stop.
They felt the divine power coming from her and the hostilities faded away. Mikoto and the others even bowed before her.
In the audience...
Ouranos: Hestia...
Hestia: You saw what happened! I did it for my Bell!
Ouranos: *Narrowing eyes* Correct. However, I will not tolerate another calamity caused by a god again.
Hestia: Yes, sir!
Meteria: Calamity?
Alfia: What is he talking about?
Hera: The gods aren't allowed in the Dungeon. It despises our powers.
Alfia: I know that. I want to know what that Goddess caused.
Hestia feared what the three women would do to her after seeing what happens next.
With Loki...
Loki: I guess we get to see what happened down there. The old man wouldn't tell us any of the details.
Ais: (What else wasn't I there for Bell?)
On screen...
Hestia: Put your weapons away and stop fighting.
The others were intimidated and fled, leaving Mord as the only one left.
Hermes: Well, look at that. I guess Hestia decided to end the show.
The screen changed back to Hestia as she smothered Bell while checking how he was.
Hestia: Bell! I'm so glad! I was so scared!
Bell: Goddess?
Hestia: I'm sorry! *Crying* It's all my fault this happened to you!
Bell: No, I should've been there for you.
Lili: Alls well that ends well, I guess.
*Loud Jinxing Noises*
In the audience...
Everyone looked at the prum who hid her red face as she sank in her seat.
Welf: Lil' Bit...
Mikoto: Lady Lili...
Alfia: Why? Why did you have to open your mouth?
Lili: Lili is so sorry...
With Astraea...
Astraea: I can't believe she jinxed them.
Alise: Yeah, things can only get worse from here.
Kaguya: How worse did it get, Lion?
Ryuu: Quite. There were definitely many scenarios where most of us died.
That didn't sit too well with them. With the kids, however, their eyes were glued to the screen as they ate and drank.
Alise(Emb): Oh, I love this next part!
Karmi: I wanna see it!
On screen...
Everyone was startled by the sound of a loud boom all around them.
Welf: The hell?
Ryuu: It's a quake and an evil one at that. Ah! *Looking up*
Welf: Evil?
They looked up and an image of a skull descended down on them as the ceiling cracked. The ground around them shook as they wondered what was actually happening. Bell looked up at the ceiling with great worry as the screen blacked out a final time.
Meteria: *Coping* I'm sure it's fine. Right, Bell? Nothing bad happens.
The boy looked away nervously as did most of everyone else who was there.
Hestia: About that...
She was stopped when she felt bloodlust near her. Surprisingly, it wasn't who she was expecting at first.
Artemis: *Smiling darkly* Hestia, please tell me you didn't put my Orion in mortal danger.
Hestia: *Scared* Uh...
Elpis: Don't worry, she didn't.
Artemis: Oh?
Elpis: Well, not on purpose.
Artemis: I thought so. Well, since you only did it to protect him, I think I will lighten your punishment.
Hestia: That being?
...
Hestia: *Running for her life* AAAAAAHHH!!!
She was currently leashed onto a treadmill that ran at a decently high speed. Should she fall off, she'd fly into a wall lathered with honey which would be a nightmare for her to clean of consider Rolan had that variant a special kind that hardens quickly.
Rolan: Okay. Once she's out of there, you can do whatever else you want, then we move to the final part of this segment.
Said parts included more physical activities watched by Alfia along with a good acquaintance with the chair the others loved so much. Everyone else was stuck the the question of what had Bell and the others so uneasy.
AN: A fast update. Well, I did split this episode up. I also want to wrap up this Season 1 segment quick because I've been at it for almost a year. After it at the movie, it'll be back to oneshot worlds before Heart of Alfheim.
Thanks again for reading and I hope you enjoyed. I'll see you in the next one!