Once everything had settled down, at least enough, Rolan had prepared the next world for them.
Rolan: Everything is ready. I will warn you all in advance that this world is very different from the one you all lived in.
Hestia: I figured. You did say there was no Dungeon in it.
Rolan: Correct. There is no Dungeon. There aren't even monsters.
Bell: What?!
Welf: No monsters?
Loki: Like none at all?!
Rolan: Nope. The world your counterparts live in there is one of great peace and prosperity. No major conflicts are at play. It's also rather advanced. Life expectancies for you anyone is already over 60 in many places.
Airmid: 60?!
Miach: That's already double what we have.
Artemis: What about the down sides?
Rolan: Hm... that I'm not too sure how to tell besides right to your faces.
That made some gulp and many more nervous. He could mean anything.
Rolan: Ah, whatever. To be blunt, there's no magic.
...
Everyone: EEEEHH?!
Lefiya: No magic?!
Riveria: How can we live with ourselves?! Elves are prided in their magical capabilities!
Rolan: About that... there are no elves.
The elves: WHAT?!
Gareth: That's a relief.
Rolan: Dwarves either. Actually, only humans exist.
Alise: Seriously?!
Astraea: *Recovered* What about us deities?
Rolan: Nope.
Zeus: There are no gods there?!
Rolan: Not that we can confirm. As for you all, you are all 100 percent human. That goes for everyone here so no animal ears, no tail, nothing like that. You're all human.
Bell: All human...
Haruhime: Well, that's not so bad.
Mikoto: Lady Haruhime?
Haruhime: I mean, there are already so many good things in that world. Can't we look past these down sides?
Meteria: I think we can.
Silver: If there are no monsters or wars going on, then I'll gladly accept a world like that.
Hera: So, what kind of roles do Bell and the others play?
Rolan: Oh, they just live like normal people. You know, going to school and being with friends and what not.
Meteria: Going to school?! My baby can do that?!
Rolan: I forgot to mention, basic education is provided. Most of the population takes part so more often than not, people can read and write.
Eina: Perfect! Bell won't be up to anything dangerous doing that!
Rolan: Well, nothing too dangerous. Aside from things like school bullies, Bell and the others really have nothing to worry about.
Lyd: Mr. Rolan?
Rolan: Hm?
Lyd: What about us? Are we gone because there are no monsters?
Wiene: You mean I can't see Bell?!
Rolan: No, nothing like that. All of you are human too.
Gros: What?
Rolan: You'll see what I mean. Now, let's begin.
The screen lit up once more and they saw a strange sight. There were still large buildings, but the ground looked strange. Some parts looked grey while others where black and looked painted with strange colors like white and yellow into lines. Before a person could ask, a car zoomed past on screen.
Tiona: What was that?!
Rolan: We call those cars. Automobiles that help transport people places.
Hermes: Like horses?
Rolan: Yeah, but you don't need to feed them. Plus, they're much faster.
Asfi: How fast?
Rolan: Well, a trip that would take several hours on carriage can be shortened to just about one depending on how fast you go.
Asfi: Only one hour?! So many transportation issues could be fixed with that speed!
Hermes: I don't see how there could be any downsides.
Rolan: Well, every upside has a downside. That world is much dirtier in terms of air quality. Those machines aren't the most efficient at that but progress is progress. Someone will take the step if one doesn't. And that's only scratching the surface.
Bell: So, where is that place now?
Rolan: That would be that world's version of Orario. Unfamiliar to you all and obviously much more advanced.
As he said that, the show continued and soon they saw a familiar face. On screen was Bell in unfamiliar clothes. He wore a black blazer with a small red tie along with a white shirt inside. He also wore pants dark blue pants and some brown shoes while carrying a square bag around his shoulder. In the audience, the girls blushed seeing the well dressed Bell on screen.
Welf: Hey, not bad.
Bell: You think so? Looks a bit too formal for me and I don't have much experience with those clothes.
Silver: I think they suit you.
Meteria: You're so handsome!
Rolan: Those clothes aren't by choice. The school requires those uniforms to be worn when attending.
Several nodded as the show went on.
Bell: (My name is Bell Cranel. I'm 14 and have just transferred to a new High School. My whole life I was home schooled by my family, but our poor situation wouldn't let that stay forever. Now, I'm moving to my first real school experience. Hopefully it goes well.)
Hera: Poor situation?
Rolan: His family is quite poor. I won't get into too much detail right not as you'll all see but even in the face of that, Bell is still the same as always.
Hestia: That's a relief.
On screen...
Bell: (Today is my first day. Thankfully, I'm meeting with my friend who'll be able to help me fit in better.)
Zeus: I wonder who that would be?
Welf: Obviously me.
Lili: No, it'll be Lili!
Hestia: It should be me!
Hera: Alfia, could you?
Alfia: *Sigh* Alright.
Whack*
Zeus: OW!!!
Hera: Thank you.
On screen...
Bell: (I keep walking for a bit until I saw them waiting by the stop sign at the corner of the street right where we agreed to meet up.)
The boy smiled and greeted them.
Bell: Marie, morning!
Everyone in the audience saw the former mermaid, now human, waiting there for the boy. She wore a dark blue uniform with a similar colored skirt, high stockings and brown shoes. The girl had pale white skin but kept her green hair plus a small seashell pin in her hair.
Lyd: Marie?!
Marie: Hey look, I'm there with Bell!!
Meteria: Why is she there? Not to be rude or anything.
Rolan: She and Bell have been childhood friends in that world. Since she went to school normally, she'd be helping the boy adjust to his new life there.
Hera: I see.
On screen...
Marie: *Smiling and waving* Bell! Morning!
Bell: Sorry, did I make you wait long?
Marie: Nope! Let's go!
The two walked together, making several girls jealous in the process.
Marie: You as excited as I am?
Bell: Yeah, but also nervous. This is our first year of High School.
Marie: But it's so fun and exciting! Now that you're here, I wanna show you everything you missed out on!
Bell: Hehe. I'll be counting on you.
Marie: Leave it to me!
In the audience...
Meteria: She's already being a good friend.
Alfia: At least I don't have as bad a feeling with this world.
Bell: I didn't think I'd be friends with Miss Marie there.
Mikoto: Is that a bad thing?
Bell: No, just surprised. If it's her, I think I'll be fine. She's a good friend here too.
Lili: I wonder where the others are? The same about this school.
Bell: I don't think we'll be waiting too long.
With Loki...
Loki: What about Ais and my kiddies?
Finn: If I had to guess, we might be in the school already.
Riveria: It would make the most sense.
Aria: I'm just glad this world is a more peaceful one for my girl.
Ais: I hope Bell and I become friends there too.
Tiona: I think it's pretty likely.
Tione: Yeah!
On screen...
The two walked some more before soon the massive school building came into view. They walked along the tall protective wall before coming to the front gate where a security officer greeted them. They both bowed and he welcomed them inside. There, they saw hundreds of students in the courtyard.
Bell: Woah!
Lili: Just look at them all! That many people go there?!
On screen, there were even some familiar faces.
Tiona: Ais, look! We're in the same class!!
Ais: Oh?
The blonde looked up while the both wore their uniforms. Though, Tiona kept her top open showing off her red bow and white inside shirt. Even though she was human now, she still kept her tan skin. Her sister, who stood on the other side, was much the same.
Tiona: Hey, it's us!
Loki: Hehe! You look mighty fine in those outfits!
Riveria: Enough of that, Loki.
Back on screen, Bell and Marie were busy looking around before Bell bumped into someone.
*Thud*
Bell: Agh! I-I am so sorry!
He looked down and saw a girl with long orange hair and a girl's uniform. It was Lefiya, also a human now.
Loki: Welp, he's dead.
Lefiya: No, I wasn't looking where I was going. I didn't hurt you, did I?
Bell: N-No, I'm fine!
She smiled and dusted herself off.
Loki: What?!
Lefiya: What spirit possessed me to make me act like that!?
Rolan: Who knows?
On screen...
Marie: Maybe you can help us? We're new here and we want to look for the auditorium for the entrance ceremony.
Lefiya: Oh, that's going to be building number 5 on the side there. All the buildings are marked. The third one here is where most of the classes are. Your schedules should tell you the rooms and building number but number 5 is the auditorium.
Bell: Thank you, very much.
Lefiya: *Smiling* My pleasure.
They bowed and went on with their day. While Lefiya in the audience was in utter shock, several others complimented her on her manners which made her hold off on any outbursts for now.
Riveria: I almost want to trade Lefiyas.
Lefiya: Lady Riveria!
Tiona: Come on, Riveria. You know none of us would actually want that.
Riveria: I said "almost". *Smiling* Obviously I'd never wish to exchange any of you.
Lefiya: *Tearing up*
On screen...
The two walked to the auditorium and took their seats. Both were excited and after a few minutes, the lights dimmed and a man walked up to the stand. This man was Ouranos and everyone was shocked to see that.
Loki: Ouranos?!
Ouranos: Why am I there?
Rolan: You're the Principal. That makes you the head of the school.
Zeus: Makes sense. Plus, he would be able to keep things in order.
Hera: Now that, I agree with.
Rolan: And you would be correct.
On screen...
The old man gave a brief speech and introduction for the freshmen before hopping down and welcoming the next speaker.
Ouranos: And now, a few words from your Freshman representative. Miss Lefiya Viridis, if you would.
The same girl who helped the two bowed to the man before getting up and speaking.
Lefiya: Thank you, Principal Ouranos. It's an honor and a privilege to be able to speak for all my fellow peers today. Now that we've all enrolled here, this begins a new chapter in our lives. Our four years here will lay the foundations for our futures, so I hope we all an work together to make our dreams come true, bring honor to this institution and make our world a better place. Thank you.
She bowed and they all clapped as she stepped down from the podium.
Marie: Wow, I didn't expect to see her there.
Bell: Me either. Turns out she was more amazing than I thought.
As they talked, many of the other boys talked about how beautiful she was. Some even thinking of asking her out. Bell and Marie ignored them, but several in the audience sighed at the typical behavior of men.
Lefiya: I would never sink that low!
Tiona: Yeah, you have Argonaut already!
Lefiya: Yes, I mean, NO!!
With Argo...
Argo: That felt like some coronation ceremony. I got some flashbacks when it was my turn.
Crozzo: There was a lot of people in there. I wonder what else we'll see.
Ryulu: Likely more confusing things since that world is apparently even more advanced than our future.
Feena: It's exciting though!
Argo: I agree. Onward!
On screen...
The two left the auditorium and walked out where there were a bunch of white boards with papers on them. This was where the classes were listed and the two were busy finding their names.
Bell: Cranel... Cranel... where- ah, there it is. Class 1-A. That's easy enough. Now, where's Marie?
Marie: You find you're name?
Bell: Yeah, but you aren't here.
Marie: Ehehe... I'm in another class.
Bell: Seriously?!
Marie: Class 1-C. Man, so close!
Bell: *Sigh* At least there are only 6 sections. A to F isn't too much but it's too bad we aren't in the same class.
Marie: It's only down the hall from where your room is. We should get going though. Homeroom is starting soon.
Bell: Right.
The two waved goodbye and Bell went to find his room.
Zald: Not the worst thing that could happen. At least you have a chance to make new friends.
Bell: Yeah.
Zeus: And most importantly, get some girls.
BAM*
On screen...
Bell: Room 114. Here it is.
He opened the doors and... it was empty. Well, apart from one person. That would be Hestia in the room.
Hestia: Are you kidding me?!
Bell: It's empty?!
Rolan: You'll see why. It isn't as bad as you think.
On screen...
Bell: Hello?
Hestia: Huh?! Ah, good morning!
Bell: Good morning, teacher! Uh, where is the rest of the class?
Hestia: You see... there is no rest of the class.
Bell: You mean I'm the only one here?!
Hestia: N-Not exactly... *bowing* I'm very sorry! I know it's complicated, but I'm a new teacher and they just told me to wait here!
Bell: T-That's ok!
After calming down, they both made minor small talk with each other before the door opened and a woman walked in. This time, it was Eina.
Eina: Hello. Miss Hestia and Mr. Bell Cranel?
Hestia: That's us.
Eina: I do humbly apologize for the inconvenience. My name is Eina Tulle and I work as an advisor for Orario High School. I'm here speaking for you on behalf of Principal Ouranos. You see, there is a special reason for today's circumstances. No, neither of you are in any trouble.
Hestia: Phew.
Eina: Now, Hestia, seeing as how you were hired as a teacher here recently, we have allowed you to have Bell here as your student.
Hestia: Thank you.
Eina: However, as for all new hires, we will be having you stay and observe and shadow another teacher. You know, so you get a feeling of how to run a classroom.
Hestia: I think I get it.
Eina: Now, Mr. Cranel.
Bell: Yes!
Eina: You are also a special case. As you know, we requested you take our school's entrance exams like everyone else.
Bell: *Nods*
Eina: Well, your scores were graded and well... you appear to be far ahead of where you should be.
Bell: I am?
In the audience...
Meteria: Far ahead?
Rolan: He studied at home so he had all the free time he needed plus he wasn't exactly short on books.
Alfia: So he's some kind of child prodigy?
Rolan: In a way. Really, he just put in lots of hard work.
Hestia: *Smirking* Nothing new there, right?
Bell: *Blushing* Ahaha...
On screen...
Eina: Yes. As a result, we have approved that your general education classes will be assigned to you a grade ahead.
Bell: Are you sure that's fair? I'm already getting a bunch of benefits from...
Eina: Yes, we are aware of your situation. Still, hard work is to be rewarded and that is yours. Worry not for you will still have other classes with your peers in your Freshman class.
Bell: Oh, that's good.
Eina: Anyway, that will be your course set for this year.
Hestia: Understood.
Eina: Now Bell, here is the information for you class. Also take this note to your teacher to excuse for tardiness.
Bell: Thank you.
With that, they all went about their day and Bell went over to his first class before the screen shifted.
Rose: Eina is the same as always there.
Misha: Prim and proper plus diligent in her work. It's refreshing to see that hasn't changed.
Rose: Yeah, but she isn't thirsting for the boy.
Eina: *Blushing* Rose!!
Misha: Yet.
On screen...
Everyone now saw several students in one room including several heads from Loki's Familia.
Tiona: Teach is taking a while to get here.
Tione: It's the first day. This stuff happens.
Bete: I didn't come here just to wait around for some old hag.
The class kept mingling until the teacher walked in. Everyone in the audience witnessed the grand entrance of Riveria in her teaching outfit.
Riveria: Good morning, class.
Tiona: Morning, Teach!!
Riveria: Settle down, Tiona. It's too early to be this energetic.
The girl sat down in her seat as Riveria set her books down.
In the audience...
Finn: Figures she would be a teacher. It's nice to see our Familia is still together in many ways.
Riveria: Yes. All my students there look to be members of the Familia.
Loki: Wonder where I am?
Riveria: Hopefully far away from the classroom.
Loki: Boo~
On screen...
Riveria: Now, before we begin, I have a special announcement to make. We have a new student joining us today.
Tiona: *Beaming* Really?!
Riveria: Yes. Come in, young man.
Bell then walked in and bowed to everyone.
Bell: Thank you.
Riveria: This here is Bell Cranel. He'll be joining our Language Arts class starting today as well as this Homeroom class.
Bell: It's nice to meet you all. I look forward to working with you. *Bowing*
Several waved and others were indifferent about it.
Tione: Hey, isn't he a little young?
Riveria: Yes. He's a Freshman.
Ais: Why is he here instead of a Freshman class?
Riveria: That's due to his entrance exam grades. Top marks and perfect scores on every test. Math, science, chemistry, history, writing, everything really.
Many others in the class groaned hearing a brainiac was joining them. That of course made Hera and the others glare at the Loki Familia who felt danger.
Meteria: That's my baby up there! You better treat him with more respect!
As they trembled in their seats, Bell's friends were impressed by his stats.
Welf: Perfect marks?
Bell: Well, I did take Miss Eina's classes.
That made perfect sense to everyone. Her devilish classes broke many, but not Bell.
On screen...
Riveria: Stop that grumbling. You should follow his example and try harder in your studies. Now Bell, go find whichever seat you want.
Bell: Uh, okay.
He looked around before a girl called out to him.
Tiona: Hey, newbie!
Bell: Huh?
Tiona: *Pointing to the desk in front of her* All yours!
Bell: Oh, thank you.
He sat down and introduced himself to the others. After that, Riveria just gave a brief summary of what to expect this year.
Riveria: Now that that is settled, you can all mingle until the bell rings for the next period.
With that, she left and everyone turned their desks to talk.
Tiona: Hey, Bell!
Bell: Hm?
Tiona: So, is it true you passed the entrance tests?
Bell: *Smiling sheepishly* That's what they told me. I never got my actual results back and they said I wouldn't need to see myself.
Bete: Ah, why the hell do you even care about this damn nerd?
Tione: Can it! Don't act jealous just because he's smarter than you!
Bete: Tch.
Tiona: Sorry about him.
Bell: I-It's fine.
Tiona: So, you live around here?
Bell: Not too far. I can walk fine from home.
Tione: What school did you go to before here?
Bell: Actually, I'm home schooled. It's been that way my whole life.
Tione: Really?
Tiona: No way. Did you at least have friends? Not going to school sounds lonely.
Bell: Yeah. I have enough people I know well.
Tiona: Phew! That's a relief.
*RIIIIING*
Tiona: Oh, that's the bell. Nice meeting you!
Bell: *Nods* Same.
The boy then walked out and onto his next class after a brief trip to wash his face.
Bell: Now, chem room.
He let himself in once he found the room. There, he found some other familiar faces as he sat down.
Bell: Miss Lefiya?
Lefiya: Hello. Fancy seeing you here. Looks like you skipped ahead too.
Bell: Ahaha, yeah.
He looked next to her and saw another girl with long black hair and red eyes.
Bell: Is she a friend of yours?
Lefiya: Oh, yes. This is Filvis. Filvis, this is... I don't think I got your name.
Bell: Oh right. I'm Bell. It's nice to meet you.
Filvis: Sure.
She kept her arms crossed and looked straight ahead.
Lefiya: *Sweatdrop* Sorry about her.
Bell: I-It's fine.
In the audience...
Lefiya: Filvis...
Tiona: Lefiya?
The elf shook her head and tried to keep herself under control. Though, the tears threatened to leak out at anytime while watching. Fortunately, the scene didn't last too long. The teacher, who was Miach and Naaza together, gave brief introductions before calling it a day for this class. The screen then showed Bell walking to his history class which was led by Finn who also gave introductions as well as advance notices about the class.
Finn: Remember that this paper on the analysis of the accuracy of historical movies won't be due until before winter break. Still, don't wait to start on it. Also, please, I beg that you all choose different movies to watch. I really can't spend another semester grading 20 plus papers analyzing "Saving Private Raul".
The short man slumped a bit in his seat when he said that.
Finn: Just pick a title within our time frame, let me know and I'll see whether I can approve. Now, that's it for the class for today. Dismissed.
In the audience...
Tione: AHH~ He looks so good dressed like that!!
Loki: I have to say, I'm kinda liking this one. Nice to see all our children mingle without much to care about.
Hephaestus: Indeed. I'd give almost anything to have that kind of peace in our world.
With the kids...
Albert(Emb): This is just like the adventurer academy all over again.
Wallace: Yeah. Tough times.
Alise(Emb): We made it through in the end though.
On screen...
Bell managed to get through the rest of his classes. The sun was still decently high up before he met back up with Marie at the entrance.
Bell: Marie.
Marie: Hey, you ready?
Bell: Yeah. We got a place to visit anyway.
She nodded and they started walking out.
In the audience...
Meteria: *Sigh of relief* Finally, a world my boy should be living in.
Zald: Spoken like a worried mother.
Silver: I'm still concerned about the home schooling thing. Where am I and Meteria?
Meteria(Legends): Or Zeus or Hera?
Rolan didn't answer and let the movie continue. On screen, Bell and Marie walked some more until they arrived at some kind of workshop.
*Knock Knock*
Bell: We're coming in!
He opened the door and they saw all kinds of tools and devices inside. There, they also saw a pair of legs under a car.
Bell: Welf?
Welf: Wha- huh?!
The legs twitched a bit before the red-head rolled out from under.
Welf: Woah, sorry Bell.
Bell: Where were you today?
Welf: Huh?
Bell: At school. The entrance ceremony and everything was today.
Welf: It was today?! Crap, I thought it was tomorrow!
Marie: Nope, it was today!
Welf: Well, that's my bad. Been really busy in here lately.
Bell: *Looking around* I see that. Another request?
Welf: Yeah. They just asked for some repairs. I'm almost done then I can call them back about it. Speaking of which, I finished gearing up your bike.
Bell: Really?
Welf: Yup.
In the audience...
Welf: What am I doing?
Rolan: You're a mechanic. You handle machinery among other things along with helping to make parts.
Welf: I guess it's not far from smithing.
Bell: At least you're finally there. I got worried when I didn't see you yet.
Haruhime: At least they're friends too.
Hestia: Still missing a few faces though. No Mikoto, Lili or Haruhime.
Lili: Hopefully we won't wait too long to see.
Mikoto: I'm rather interested in this "bike" they're talking about.
On screen, they saw the contraption they were talking about. Bell saw his red bike and smiled before Welf messed with it a bit.
Welf: I got it to work like you asked. Just flip this and you can split it and add an extra seat and pedals.
Marie: Now we can ride together instead of on separate bikes all the time.
Bell: Thanks, Welf.
Welf: Anytime. Now, I gotta go clean up. I'll see you guys tomorrow.
Bell: Right.
The screen then shifted and now Ais was in view along with Riveria as the two eased themselves at home.
Riveria: Your first day go fine, Ais.
Ais: Yes.(It's the same as always. I still have a long way to go.)
She looked at the ground and grimaced at her hands. In the audience, Ais and her family were worried about this.
Ais: (I'll never forgive them for what happened. That day I lost my father.)
Albert: I'm dead there too?! Who did this to me?!
Rolan: *Filing his nails* Yes, a pity.
Ais: What happened?
Rolan: It was an incident. Your father was caught up with a criminal group called The Black Dragons. He would lose his life there and your counterpart is determined to stop them.
Ais: (Once I graduate here, I'll join the police academy and finally put an end to their group.)
Riveria: Goodness this poor girl can't catch a break.
Rolan: At the very least, she still has help there too.
Aria: Hopefully that boy steps in too.
Ais also hoped Bell would be her hero there.
The screen shifted and about a week passed. Right now, Bell was in the middle of a class where Gareth was the teacher. The dwarf was surprised the first time but expected it just because Finn and Riveria were already there. He didn't know why he was teaching a math class, but circumstances were different.
Gareth: So, which of you think you can solve this?
He had a complicated looking problem that many in the audience had their heads spinning from seeing. On screen, Bell was there with the other Loki members as he was able to skip ahead to this class.
Tiona: *Raising her hand* I think I got it!
Bete: Yeah right. Keep dreaming.
Tiona: Shut up, dumb-dumb!
Bete: Hey! Don't call me dumb, you fucking jew!
Gareth: Bete, did you just say the f-word?!
Bete: Jew?
Gareth: *Cracking knuckles* Looks like I know who's on bathroom cleaning duty this week.
The audience laughed at Bete's misfortune while he was being comforted by Lena, much to his annoyance. After that class, Bell went off to lunch. There, he met up with Tiona, Ais and Marie. Zeus was proud Bell was spending time with the right people.
Zeus: That's my boy. You know who you should be around.
Silver: *Nodding* Yes. Just what I expect from you.
Bonk Bonk*
On screen...
Marie: Bell!
Bell: Hey.
Marie: Where's Welf?
Bell: He already left for his vocational class. He eats there.
Marie: Aw, too bad.
Tiona: We got you a seat at least.
The four of them talked as they ate.
Tiona: Hey, what're you guys gonna be after you graduated. I know you're Freshmen but I'm curious.
Marie: Uh... I don't know.
Bell: ...
Tiona: *Flexing her arm* I'm thinking of moving on to the MMA pro leagues!
Bell: Woah, you fight?
Tiona: Sure do! Couldn't tell?
Bell: You look fit enough but it wasn't my first guess. I thought you'd be a different kind of athlete considering you and Miss Ais were doing so well in your P.E. classes.
Ais: I need to stay fit.
Tiona: Haha. Well, now you know. Then again, I could always go for pro swimming if I wanted to.
Bell: *Munch* Well, do whatever you want.
Marie: I wonder what we should do?
Bell: (I already know what I'm doing.)
They continued eating before the bell rang and they left for their last classes. The day began to close before Bell was called to an office. Her nervously entered and inside was Riveria behind the desk.
Bell: You called for me?
Riveria: Yes, have a seat. Don't worry, you aren't in trouble. The Principal simply has a deal for you.
Bell: A deal? For me?
Riveria: Yes. You see, after the first week has completed and the first set of placement exams finished, we noticed a worrisome result from what should be our most promising students. We've come to ask you if you would help tutor them.
Bell: Me? Why?
Riveria: You see, it's more so that they are falling behind in the basics of their subjects. We want you to help bring them up to speed.
Bell: I think I understand but why choose me? Aren't there more qualified people to help them?
Hera: I was wondering the same. Why have a boy do an adult's job?
Alfia: Likely because of something in exchange for his service.
On screen...
Riveria: Well, it wouldn't be for free. The Principal has agreed to personally write a recommendation letter along with plenty of scholarship money for your entry to Babel University should you choose to enroll there.
Bell: Babel University?! That's one of the best universities in the world!!
Riveria: Yes. I can personally vouch for it as a graduate myself. So, what do you say?
Bell: Mmmm...
The boy went deep into thought and looked quite conflicted.
Riveria: Something wrong? Most people would jump at this chance.
Bell: I know and I am grateful for the opportunity. The problem is I don't think I'll be able to with what I want to do in the future.
Riveria: What would that be?
Bell: *Blushing* I-Uh... I-I want to be a firefighter.
In the audience...
Meteria: *Worried* Uh, what is that?
Rolan: He would be part of a group that helps during a fire. Usually a burning building or anything else having to do with out of control fires.
The woman immediately rushed to Bell and got into his face.
Meteria: You are absolutely not going to do that!!
Bell: Me?! I'm not the one one screen looking to be whatever a firefighter is!!
Zeus: The boy is right. Settle down.
Meteria: *Sigh*
On screen...
That shocked the elf as her eyes widened.
Riveria: Really? That's a surprise.
Bell: It's embarrassing. I just enjoyed reading about heroes as a kid and those guys basically do the same when they save people. My father was the same so I want to be like them.
In the audience...
Hestia: Looks like somethings never change.
Welf: Always the hero, Bell.
Bell: *Blushing* Guys!
Chu*
Artemis: Come on, you know it's part of your charm, Orion.
Bell: Y-Yeah, but...
She giggled and pulled him closer while they watched.
On screen...
Riveria: Mm, I think I get it now. Though, that requires your attendance at the fire academy.
Bell: Yeah.
Riveria: That shouldn't be too big of a problem. If that is the case, you could still try to go to Babel. The academy will be able to help cover and and all expenses as you attend. May as well try for a degree while training.
Bell: I guess, but what would I go for?
Riveria: Any other profession you have in mind?
Bell: Hm... all I can think of is cooking and teaching. I mean, the only things I'm good at anyway.
Riveria: Then you can go for one of those. Whichever you feel like pursuing.
Bell: Is that allowed?
Riveria: Of course. So long as you can balance it but they will work things out for you should you want it.
Bell: If that's the case, then I'll accept. Though, I'm still not sure about what to go for.
Riveria: Don't worry too much. You have plenty of time to decide. Now, let me bring you to the ones you'll need to help.
She brought the boy to the second room and there he was met with surprise.
Tiona: Bell?
Ais: What?
Bell: Miss Ais and Miss Tiona?
Riveria: I need you to help them and we will hold our end of the agreement.
Ais: Riveria, we don't need-
Riveria: Not another word. You both just barely passed last year. Especially you, Ais. You can think twice about attending the academy because they're making the entrance grades even stricter. To have the best chances of going where you want, you need to make sure you brains are as sharp as your bodies.
Tiona: What about Tione?
Riveria: She is doing just fine. She's already well on her way to her goal but you two are teetering at this rate. So, I've brought Mr. Cranel here to help.
Bell: Uh, hello.
In the audience...
Riveria: *Face palm* Ugh... of course those two would be problems...
Tiona: Why would school grades matter for those things?
Rolan: It's to help gauge your capabilities. It's like going to fight a Floor Boss blindly. Doing good in school reflects well on you and makes people more inclined to look and see whether they should hire you. Pretty much like in your world but not as demanding.
On screen...
And so, Bell would help them with whatever they needed help with. He had experience teaching Marie so he felt like he could do this. After the first day, he realized how tough this was going to be.
Tiona: I don't get it!
Ais: *Head on the table* It's too hard...
Bell: *Sweatdrop* Oh boy...
He slapped his cheeks and decided to start on square one with each of them.
About an hour later...
Bell: Okay, now for this algebra problem, it gives both f of x and g of x.[f(x) and g(x)] The question asks for both f of g of x and g of f of x (f(g(x)) and g(f(x))).
Tiona: *Swirling eyes* It's too hard... what the hell does that even mean?
Ais felt the same as her head was steaming trying to solve it.
Bell: It's a lot simpler than you think. Take the first question. Basically, you just substitute the formula for g of x wherever there's an x in the formula for f of x.
He showed it once and the two tried for themselves. Miraculously, they both got it.
Tiona: I get it!!
Bell: Good. We'll practice this some more then get to the next section.
He did this since both barely passed each topic last year. Mainly because they were lucky enough to guess correct on some answers during exam time. He continued this for some time until he finished a brief rundown of world history as their closing discussion.
Bell: And that's when the Germans began falling apart at that time. You'll find it to be a common trend in history. No one conquers Russia in the winter.
Tiona: Unless you're- wait for it... The Mongols.
This would be the end their first tutoring lesson from Bell and it somehow worked out for them. They would continue these sessions together everyday after school. As he did this, this meant he spent more time with them both which drew some animosity from other students. Mainly Lefiya, who was a hard core fan of Ais and got jealous Bell was spending so much time with her. Tiona sighed in relief seeing Lefiya wasn't totally different. The simp they knew and sort of loved was still in there.
On screen...
Lefiya and Bell were in their P.E. clothes and helped each other stretch outside.
Lefiya: I still can't believe you're spending so much time with her.
Bell: I already said I was sorry. I'm just helping them as a favor for the teachers.
Lefiya: Gh! Whatever! Let's just get ready. We're finally doing fitness tests.
Bell: R-Right!
They moved over with the others and everyone was split into groups after splitting up the genders. Marie, Lefiya and the other girls while Bell stayed with the boys. Everyone in the audience was shocked by the results. Naturally, being smart in school would typically mean they were bad at sport. Bell wasn't the case as he ended with some of the highest scores in the exams. He even made a good impression on the other boys in his class as several congratulated him on his results as Bell did the same for them.
Meteria: Finally, he's getting along with the other boys.
Zeus: No. No. No. Where are the girls when you need them?!
Alfia: Silence, you!
BAM*
On screen...
After the exams finished, Bell went to find Marie and she was with Lefiya who was being scolded a bit by the P.E. teacher who was Shakti this time.
Shakti: Lefiya, you need to give your physical health more attention. Your mind and body both need to be fit.
Lefiya: Yes, Ma'am.
Lefiya walked to them with a sunken face.
Bell: Miss Lefiya?
Marie: Don't worry about her too much. She just happened to have the worst scores.
Bell: What?!
Lefiya: *Hic* It's not my fault... I'm not good at sports...
Bell: L-Let's stay relaxed. I'm sure it isn't that bad.
They all went off to the side and Lefiya got on the ground.
Bell: Okay. Just 5 sit-ups. Go!
Lefiya: HNNNN!!! ONE!!!
Bell: Good!
Lefiya: Nnnnnn... two...
*Thud*
Lefiya: *Sweating* Hah... hah...
Bell: Okay, this was worse than I thought.
He looked down at the orange-haired girl who was sweating on the ground.
In the audience...
Bete: Good gods, you're even more pathetic up there!
Lefiya: Uuuuuuu...
Celdia had passed out again from seeing Lefiya struggle doing two sit-ups. Lefiya herself wanted to die as her great image was slowly vanishing before everyone's eyes.
On screen...
Bell: How did you do, Marie?
Marie: Same as always! I did fine! What about you?
Bell: They said I had some of the best scores. I might break school records if I out my mind to it.
Lefiya slumped at that. She had already declared Bell her rival but how was she supposed to compete with this lacking ability?
Lefiya: How did you... even do that?
Bell: Well, having peak physical ability is good for running away.
Lefiya: *Still out of breath* What was that?
Bell: I-I like working out.
He saw her still catching her breath on the ground when he got an idea.
Bell: If you want I could help you.
Lefiya: Hah... h-huh?
Marie: That's a great idea! Bell can be your trainer!
Lefiya: N-No! You're already busy with other things! I couldn't bother you with that!
Marie: But Miss Shakti said you'd have to do extra training classes if you don't improve.
Lefiya: *Jolt* Irk!
Bell: Well, maybe it won't be as bad if I help you at the same time.
Lefiya: The same time? Won't that be a problem?
Bell: I think I can make it work.
Later that day, the screen skipped to show Lefiya and Marie in Home Economics. Both wore cooking hats and aprons and the class were watching a simple demonstration on preparing cookie batter. The teacher there was Mia as this period was after lunch so she could leave the cafeteria to teach.
Mia: Remember we use room temperature butter for this. We don't melt it and we definitely do not mix it in cold. Any of you try to do that I'll stick it up your fucking ass sideways.
In the audience...
Several sweatdropped seeing Mia act like normal.
Anya: Mama is the same as always, nya.
Mia: Why the hell is Freya not there?
Rolan: You want her there?
Mia: ...good point.
Freya: Wha-
On screen...
Later that day...
Bell was walking down some more rundown looking inside streets.
Meteria: Why is Bell going in places he shouldn't?
Welf: This looks pretty sketchy.
Rolan: Just wait.
On screen, Bell soon arrived to a small metal door and knocked. A small rectangular hole opened and eyes peered through.
???: Who knocks at the garden gate?
Bell: Uh...
Right after that, the door swung open and the boy was dragged inside. While initially shocked, everyone saw a red-haired man with a rough looking blazer and ripped jeans hugging the boy.
???: Bellchi!!
Bell: Ah! Mr. Lyd!!
???: Lyd, you idiot. He didn't say the password yet.
The red-head looked to the grumpy looking man with grey hair. He was just around or before middle-aged as he had worn looking clothing on as well.
Lyd: Relax, Gros. I know my best buddy's voice anywhere.
Gros: Whatever. Nice to see you again, boy.
Bell: Ehehe...
Bell smiled and the man poured some pineapple juice for him as they caught up.
In the audience...
Bell: Those are the Xenos?
Welf: That's what they look like as humans?
Mikoto: You know, there was no way off knowing Mr. Gros had a small beard, but I imagined he did.
With the Xenos...
Lyd: Hey!! We're there too!
He pointed on screen as one by one, several other humans came into the main dining hall. They managed to recognize some of the faces, though others wouldn't be as lucky. Those being Alulu and Helga, who were both just a rabbit and a dog respectively.
Lyd: So, how's the new school treating you? Make some new friends?
Bell: Yeah. I guess so. How about you guys?
Gros: We've been managing.
The Xenos in this time were merely a misunderstood group of people who were simply trying to get by in society. Sadly, their constant scuffles with actual criminals groups have the police keeping their eyes on them. Still, Bell was glad they were doing fine and that they were still the same friends he cherished.
Timeskip a few months...
The show went forward and now Bell had gotten a better hold with his teaching duties. Today, they finished their last classes and all of them voted they go to Bell's house to study this time. He tried to talk them out of it along with Welf and Marie, but it wasn't going to be.
Meteria: We finally get to see his house. Hopefully my baby will have a decent living space.
When the screen shifted, Tiona, Ais and Lefiya were speechless. The house was very worn and dirty looking. Bell welcomed them inside and opened the gate as the door came loose.
Bell: It does that. I put it back on when I close it.
Since they were so adamant in coming, he let them inside. There, the yard was dirty but inside was even smaller. They were shocked such a promising student lived like this, but they had to remind them the boy was quite poor.
Bell: *Slight bow* I'm home.
They all took their shoes off and left them by the door as they got inside.
Ais: Bell?
Bell: Yeah?
Ais: Where are the others?
Tiona: Yeah, they working?
Bell: There are no others. I'm living alone.
Tiona: WHAT?!
Lefiya: Why did you say that when you came in?
Bell: Just greeting Mom.
Ais: Huh?
He brought them over to a little alter where Meteria's photo was. Bell put his hands together and bowed.
Bell: She's always here and watching so I have to at least tell her when I get back.
Lefiya: Oh... I'm so sorry.
Bell: Don't be. You had no idea.
Tiona: What about your Dad?
Bell: Dead before I could remember him. He was caught in an accident and died there. I never got to know him so Mom raised me mainly by herself.
Ais: You don't have any other family?
Bell: I do, but they always work far away. I know it's important so I assure them I'm fine on my own and I always have been.
Tiona: You sure?
Bell: Yeah, Welf and Marie come all the time to I'm not alone.
Welf: Nothing wrong with hanging out with your best friend either.
Bell: Nope. Plus you help with any of my broken stuff.
Welf: I try to. Really, they're just old and need replacing.
Bell: Right.
Marie: I usually come over too. I like to help Bell with cooking.
Ais: Mm...
The girl looked conflicted after hearing everything.
Ais: (He's even worse off than me!) Bell.
Bell: Hm?
Ais: I-If you ever need it... I'll help you even if you just want company.
Bell: *Blushing* Eh?
Tiona: Count me in too! We can always study or work out! It'll be a great time!
Lefiya: Hold on! If you're doing it then I'm joining too!
Bell: Lefiya?!
Lefiya: I can't have my rival get soft on me because of some emotional trauma! You've helped me so I'll take whatever I can get to return the favor!
One by one, the girls offered Bell their support. The boy was happy to have it.
In the audience...
Alfia: Same as ever, those three.
Zeus: They at least have good intentions. Besides, you want Bell to stay in that condition?
Alfia: I suppose not. However, if they step out of line, I'll have to make examples out of them.
All three gulped at that.
On screen...
The screen shifted again and this time Bell went into a restaurant with Lefiya. After a hard day of training, they were there to relax a bit.
Lefiya: Ugh... I'm exhausted...
Bell: Ehehe... sorry.
Lefiya: No, you're doing your end of the deal. Now, where's-
???: Sorry to keep you waiting, Masters!!
They both turned and saw Alise in a maid uniform smiling at them. The other Astraea girls spat out their drinks a bit as they still weren't used to seeing that.
Bell: Hey, Alise. Uh, the usual, please.
Alise: *Smiling* Coming right up!
She left and Lefiya still had an exhausted look.
Bell: Is it still bothering you?
Lefiya: Yeah. Filvis still hasn't cheered up. (I don't blame her. I might be like her if I lost my parents in a train accident.)
Lefiya: Train accident?
Rolan: There was a hiccup and they didn't make it out.
The screen shifted and they saw Filvis smiling with a nice looking one piece on. Her parents boarded the 27th one. Filvis stayed with Lefiya and her family since the car was full. She didn't mind staying with her friend and they were all going to meet up when they arrived anyway. However, that was not meant to be. It would only be around a minute after the train departed. A loud screech echoed before it was followed by an explosion. The explosion came from the recently departed train. While the cause took time to identify, no survivors were found and the girl lost her family and her smile that day.
Lefiya: I just wish there was some way for me to get through to her. I'm her friend. I should be there for her and yet...
Bell: You've done plenty already, but I see your point. Hm... maybe you should try to make new fun memories on the school trip coming up.
Lefiya: The trip? Oh right! That could work!
Their faces brightened up and their food arrived shortly after. They would then go into planning mode as they stuffed their faces. Meanwhile, the screen changed to show the school faculty.
Ouranos: Now that we're all here, we should immediately discuss how we'll handle this year's school trip. We have each year's destinations in mind. Now, let's focus on the other finer details. We don't want any issues like last year.
Flashback...
The screen shifted to show Ganesha driving the students to their destination in a bus.
Ganesha: *Holding two phones* Hello? Ganesha? I am Ganesha!! I'm driving with my feet!!
End of Flashback...
Loki: Probably don't want to have another incident like that again.
Hestia: How would we go about that?
Eina: First order of business would be to see which of the staff would like to go. We still have about a month left but we need to stay on top of this.
Riveria: Agreed. I'll go.
Finn: I'll go as well.
Hermes: I may as well.
Ganesha: I am Ganesha!
Ouranos: Any other volunteers?
As they discussed this, the audience had other concerns.
Meteria: What was that thing that hit the poor girl?
Rolan: That's called a bus. It's pretty much a long, yellow car. All the other properties apply.
Ardee: Is she ok?
Rolan: Probably not.
Asfi: It appears like those machines have more downsides than I thought.
Rolan: Yes. Accidents involving them rarely result in minimal damage. More often than not someone gets hurt or even dies.
Meteria: Bell, you aren't going anywhere near those things!! Do you understand me?!
Artemis: I agree. You can walk on foot or get a horse.
Rolan: About that. Horse riding has had a sharp decline. The only places you'll find those are in farmland.
Meteria: *On her knees* No...
Rolan: You can rest easy. Bell has a bike. Those things are less dangerous in his hands and on its own. Plus they come with protective gear in case something happens.
That made Meteria feel a little better, but she would be happy to go the rest of this show without seeing another of those cars.
On screen...
Ouranos: I see. Looks like our staff roster is Finn, Riveria, Hermes, and Loki. You four will be in charge of your selected groups when we finalize the rest of the roster.
They all agreed and the meeting came to a close. A few days passed and Bell was walking the streets on a nice Saturday when he saw Riveria sitting outside the apartment she and Ais stayed at.
Bell: *Greeting her* Morning.
He walked past, or tried, but she kept her blank stare and grabbed the strap on his backpack.
Bell: Miss Riveria.
Riveria: One moment. I need your assistance.
Bell: Okay?
She led him to the apartment building and up the stairs to where she was staying. In the audience, many had a sinking feeling about this.
Lili: Lili doesn't like this.
Hera: Neither does Hera.
Zeus: Then I guess that leaves me! Go, Bell!!
Finn: I see you can't get away from him, Riveria. I think I'm hearing special bells ringing.
Gareth: Wedding bells? HAHAHA!!!
Riveria started chanting and the two shut up.
On screen...
Bell let himself inside first and Riveria followed behind.
Bell: I'm not sure why you need me. Doesn't Ais live here too?
Riveria: S-She's out and it'll stay that way for a while. She won't be back until after dark so it's just me.
Bell: So, what's the problem here?
Bell turned to her and he saw the woman worriedly looking all around the small room for something.
Bell: Miss Riveria?
In the audience...
Loki: Now this is weird. She looks scared of something there.
Riveria: Why would I in the first place?
Rolan: Well, there aren't any monsters. That means your tolerance for fear isn't as high as yourself here. It's all due to different circumstances.
Bete: It better not be some small ass rat or something.
Riveria: I would never be so uncleanly that I'd have rodents!
They kept watching and Bell on screen was trying to see what was wrong with her.
Riveria: I-It's just that... that thing appeared.
Bell: That thing?
Riveria: HII!!!
She screamed a bit when she saw it again. Bell followed her eyes and found what was freaking her out on the wall in the other side of the room.
AN: Y'all thought it would be a cockroach. Don't deny it.
On the wall was a rather big Huntsman Spider and the woman reflexively hid behind the boy who looked grossed out by it as well.
In the audience...
Gareth: It's smaller than the things in the Dungeon.
Bete: Yeah, I'd just squish it.
With Bell...
Bell: That's pretty big for a house spider. At least we didn't have to worry about those back home, right Grandpa?
Zeus: Yup. Silver- eh?
Silver: Mmph.
He was currently being sandwiched by his Alfia and Meteria. The both of them were blue in the face seeing that massive bug on the screen. Hera and Alfia were much they same as they and Meteria clung to each other, trembling.
Alfia(Legends): AAHHH, take it away!! Take it away!!
She nuzzled her face into his shoulder and the man got an amused smirk on his face. He took his hand and softly spidered her back with his fingers to mimic a tiny insect. This made the woman screech loudly before passing out.
Silver: (Hehehe!!)
Jupiter: [HAH!!! Nice.]
On screen...
Bell: Eugh... that would explain a lot. Right.
He began walking away and Riveria started freaking out more.
Riveria: Wha- where are you going?
Bell: Is there a big lid or something here? I'll need something to cover and catch it.
She led to her kitchen and they found a big enough lid to trap it.
Bell: Okay... where did it go?
Riveria: *Scared* It's gone?!
They both moved to where they saw it last and looked for it.
Bell: Miss Riveria?
Riveria: We have to find it!!
Bell: Miss Riveria.
Riveria: It couldn't have gone far!
Bell: Miss Riveria!
Riveria: What?!
The boy motioned his eyes to her side. She looked down to where he was looking.
There it was crawling up her arm. Did she make a sound? No. Her eyes simply rolled back and she passed out onto the floor in silence and the spider scurried away in a hurry.
Bell: Ah- wait! Come back! Agh! It's gone.
In the audience...
Astraea: That was a disaster.
Alise: I don't think anyone was expecting that.
Lyra: I know some of us would've acted the same as her.
Astraea: No need to be like that, Lyra.
Lyra: *Smirking* You're right, you can just call your hubby to take care of it.
Astraea: *Blushing* M-M-M-My hubby?!
She first peered to Bell but snapped away before glancing at her kids who were clinging to Ardee and Albert for protection.
Libra: That thing was icky!
Ardee(Emb): Good thing we had things to deal with them.
Eileen: Pesticide?
Ardee(Emb): No, magic swords.
Wallace: That's why you always ask for a bunch of my magic swords?!
Ardee(Emb): ...nooo
On screen...
When Riveria came to, she found herself on the couch and Bell drying his hands as he came back.
Riveria: D-Did you get it?
Bell: Sorry, it got away after you passed out.
Riveria: *Scared* Y-You mean it's still here somewhere?
Bell: Yeah. I should-
Riveria: Wait!!
She grabbed his sleeve as the boy turned for the door.
Riveria: I can't relax as long as that thing is still out there. I-I'll do anything you want, just don't leave me alone here.
She still looked quite terrified which would explain the outrageous deal she made to the boy.
Bell: Anything?
Riveria: Eh?
In the audience...
Lefiya: *Angry* YOU BETTER NOT BE GETTING ANY FUNNY IDEAS, BELL CRANEL!!!
Alicia: *Angry* I WILL TURN YOU INTO A RABBIT SKEWER IF YOU TOUCH OUR PRINCESS!!!
Gareth: HAHAHAHA!!! You practically got on your hands and knees for that boy!! AHAHAHAHA!!!
Finn was sputtering a bit in laughter too while Riveria hid her bright red face.
With Bell...
Zeus: You know what to do in these situations Bell.
Hera: *Praying* No you don't. No you don't. No you don't.
On screen...
It shifted again and Riveria was helping Bell with the notes he took in class yesterday.
Riveria: Does that make sense?
Bell: Yeah, I understand now. Thank you.
Riveria: *Looking outside*It's getting rather late. I will order us some food.
Bell: Oh, y-you don't have to do that!
Riveria: Nonsense. I asked you to stay so I should at least do this much for you. Let's see... you kids eat at Duck-fil-A a lot when you're outside. Is that fine with you?
Bell: Sure, that'd be great!
After a small wait, their duck sandwiches arrived and the two ate them in relative peace as Riveria helped the boy study. The audience watch with minor jealousy as the older woman spent more time with Bell. The door knocked and Ais and Marie walked inside. Both were rather surprised to see Bell there.
Ais: Bell? What are you doing here?
Bell: That's a long story.
Before he could explain, the spider reappeared and Riveria screamed as Ais saw what happened.
Ais: How'd that get in here?
Marie: Woah!
Marie, with zero fear, walked up to it and grabbed it with her hand.
Marie: This is a big one! I'm gonna show this to Tiona on Monday!
It's legs squirmed in the air before the girl found a big jar and stuffed it inside after poking some air holes in it.
Bell: *Sigh* Well, that was a let down...
Marie: Bell, let's go. You're staying with me tonight.
Bell: Oh yeah. I'll see in class on Monday, Miss Riveria!
Riveria: Huh? Oh, right. I'll see you in class.
The two left and the screen closed for a final time.
Bell: You know, all things considered, that was pretty good.
Meteria: Of course there would be things to worry about, but if my baby lived in that world, I would be able to sleep better.
Hestia: Also really cool how different those worlds are. I wish we could visit someday.
Welf: Totally. I'd like to try my hand at one of those cars.
Lili: Lili still wishes she could've seen the others.
Rolan: Maybe another day. That was less than a year after all. For now, let us continue.
AN: Only cut out some minor details. I think it still works out until I make this a story. We'll see though. Definitely have to work on some things but hopefully this baseline was good. Anyway, thanks as always for reading. Please feel free to show your love if you enjoyed and I'll see you in the next one.