by volume 2
“Shii~!”
“KIIIII~!?”
The area that Lili was actively moving around did not seem to limit Bell, he turned the
Bell was faithful to the basics. Although he already had the power to defeat Killer Ant level monsters, he did not feel overly confident. Following the guidance of his adviser, Eina-san, he first defeated the tricky Killer Ants that could call for companions, in order to try to avoid a development where it was many against one.
It could be said that the battle within this wide room was all within Bell’s grasp.
“——GUSHAAA……! SHAAAAAAAAAA!!”
“WAAAAAA! B…Bell-sama, new ones are coming again!?”
The Killer Ants issued a pitiful cry as it slowly climbed out from the dungeon walls.
The scene that had already happened who knows how many times, had appeared again. Bell quickly took action.
He took care of the remaining monsters swiftly, then ran towards the Killer Ant that was trying to climb out from the wall.
After running around 10 meters, he stomped hard onto the ground with his left leg.
“Seeenoooo~~!!”
“GUVUUUU!?”
A flying kick burst out.
Don,a blunt sound came from the wall. The Monster that had its head twisted in a strange direction also had its body limp down as if it had lost its strength.
“Ahhh~……What should we do, Bell-sama? This Killer Ant still had part of it buried inside the Wall?”
“W…What should we do then?”
It was in a strange position since it did not successfully come out from the hole, Bell looked at the Killer Ant that had half its body hanging from the wall, and could not help but sweat. Heading towards the location of the Monster that was larger than hers, Lili skipped, patapata, and noticed Bell’s troubled face from the side, and smiled.
“Bell-sama is so strong, but there are still areas that are strange. Ahahaha!”
“……This isn’t something to laugh at”
Bell revealed a helpless expression towards Lili’s laughter sound, then a gentle, but wry smile also appeared slowly.
After that, their surroundings finally started becoming gradually quiet. The two of them finally had a short break and they began to do recovery work for the Magic Stone.
Although there were two people, but this field could be said to be the specialty of the Supporter-class Lili. Bell was only responsible for being alert against enemy attacks.
“Ha, you’re really skilled at it……”
“Lili’s only merit is in this. Bell-sama, who defeated these monsters, is much much more amazing”
The technique that Lili, who was using a dagger she had prepared herself, used to neatly dig out the Magic Stone was very refined.
Following the light dance from her tiny hands, the Monster’s body had an additional hole and then turned to ashes.
Bell compared the view of his own immature technique with Lili’s technique, while he uttered the words he was thinking about.
“……About that, isn’t it about time you stop calling me as Bell-sama……”
“Sorry, but what you said is absolutely impossible. Although it is only a temporary contract, we must distinguish the line of authority. While facing Adventurer-sama, Supporters must remain modest at all times.”
“No, but, Liliruca-san”
“Bell-sama, please call Lili as Lili. Although other names are also fine, but please do not add –san.”
“But it is obviously just how we call each other, why do……”
After the third Killer Ant turned into ashes, Lili raised her head and looked at Bell. Underneath the eyes that were covered by the hood, the corner of the mouth moved, “Is this okay, Bell-sama?”, and began to explain.
“Supporter. Although the name sounds good, but after you understand it, you will find that Lili and the other Supporters are simply people who carry the luggage. From the perspective of the Adventurers, who directly fight with Monsters, Lili and the others can be seen as cowards who are hiding at a safe place, as we’re watching on the sidelines. They are just parasites that want a piece of the pie.”
From the instant that they enter the dungeon, Supporters are also exposed to the same danger, so it should be lumped together, but Lili did not change it and continued to talk.
“It is already arrogant if we think that Lili and the others are on the same level as Adventurer-sama. Adventurer-sama will not allow it as well. If we do such a thing, Adventurer-sama will be mad and won’t give out the appropriate rewards to Lili”
“There is actually such a thing!?”
“Bell-sama’s kindness, even Lili, who have just met you, also understands. However, we must draw a clear line. If Lili disrespects Bell-sama, then that means Lili is an arrogant Supporter. If such an assessment was sent out, then while other Adventurers, aside from Bell-sama, are entering the dungeon, they will not consider hiring Lili. So sometimes being futile is also a good point.”
“……”
If it was just me, I could deny it. However, to represent the other Adventurers, Bell could not say a thing.
What might be a needless matter to me, could be another matter for others.
“Although I have to force Bell-sama to do something that he is not accustomed to, but can you please accept? Please Please help Lili”
“……I understand, Lili”
“Thank you!”
In the end, Bell still gave up. Since it was for the sake of Lili, he should still give up on his own trivial insistence.
He will not use the formal words, and strive to create an atmosphere, as if they were friends of the same age.
“Anyways……Is Bell-sama really a rookie Adventurer? You could defeat so many Monsters by yourself……”
Lili seemed to have temporarily taken a short break, stopped her hands from working, and counted the amount of corpse remaining.
Including the corpse that had already turned into ashes, there are 4 Killer Ants, 3 Purple Moths and 5 Needle Rabbit. All together, there was a total of 12 Monsters.
Aside from the human-sized Killer Ant, Purple Moth and Needle Rabbit are all small-sized Monsters. It was not so cumbersome if they had to fight against it.
Although saying this, others will view it as very strange for a single person being able to defeat so many Monsters.
“Although saying that I defeated them, there were many times that I was in danger.”
“Because Bell-sama is fighting alone, there is no other way. A normal Adventurer-sama will usually form a team of three or more before entering the dungeon, you know? Normally no one will go solo.”
“But, it isn’t that I wish to fight by myself. Even if you say normally no one does it, but I have no choice? Besides, there are still many Adventurers that are stronger than me, who is a Level 1.”
“About that……Perhaps that might be true.”
“Since you have formed a contract before with many parties, haven’t Lili seen a stronger Adventurer than me?”
“……Yes. Indeed, Lili have seen many Adventurers that are stronger than Bell-sama……”
“Ah, looks like I’m still weak”
Lili revealed a puzzled expression while looking at Bell, who had a wry smile. This is due to the slight deviation from the topic between the two of them.
There are indeed Adventurers that implement the principle of being alone. But Lili was not asking questions about this point, but rather the point about how Bell had not yet become an Adventurer for even a month.
Based on common sense, the floor range a Level 1 Adventurer can raid is from 1st to 12th floor.
If it was based on Basic Ability to divide the ranks then, 1 – 4th floor is I to H, 5th – 7th floor is G to F, 8 – 10th floor is E to C and 11-12 Floor is B to S.
However, this was ultimately just limited for reference. After reaching the 13th floor, there will be Monster that appear that only a Level 2 Advent
urer will be able to defeat. A Level 1 Adventurer will absolutely not be able to raid it.
If we had to estimate what was the
Then the remaining half which included the elite strength, would be Level 2. There are only a small number of Adventurers that have their Levels above this.
The transitional phase between Level 1 and Level 2 is the boundary between a low-class Adventurer to a high-class Adventurer. In other words, there was a wide gap. Being able to be recognized as a
Since the personal information such as Basic Abilities are strictly managed, it was hard to define what was considered the standard
Which also means that the Basic Abilities ranks from G-C. This could mean that this was the universal
And Bell, who had become an Adventurer for just over half a month, was able to match them. It was justifiable for Lili to expose a puzzled expression.
“……Nnn, the reason why Bell-sama is so strong, beside from the
There was a slight change in tone from Lili.
Underneath the hood and covered by her bangs, her eyes flashed out as if she was planning something, and she stared at the dagger hung along Bell’s waist.
Bell, who did not notice this expression, could only shyly smile.
“Looks like that’s true. I seem to be overly relying on this dagger. If that’s the case, then could it be that I actually did not become stronger?”
“There is no such thing. As a weapon, it is their wish to be relied by their owner. The most important thing is to not be played around by the weapon. If you are to control it effectively, then it will become a powerful strength for Bell-sama.”
“I…Is that so?”
At this moment, Bell was currently alert against the surroundings and had his back against Lili. He could not help but stretch out his hand behind and gently touch the dagger.
From the tip to the handle, it was his treasured dagger that was completely black.
Through the gaps of his finger, you could see the < Ήφαιστος> engraving.
Lili’s eyes shone brightly.
“Even Lili, who is not familiar with weapons, also understand that Bell-sama’s dagger is an amazing thing, where did you get it? Please allow me to be rude, but Bell-sama, as a rookie, should not have that much money……”
“It is Kami-sama……My
“……That is … a really nice Goddess”
“Yes……She is a very important person to me”
The tremble hidden inside her voice, and the slight jealousy did not seem to be conveyed to Bell’s ears.
“Bell-sama”
“Ah, finished already?”
To Bell, who had swiftly changed his direction, Lili smiled.
“Let’s get the Magic Stone from the Killer Ant that is buried in the wall, after all, you did waste your effort to defeat it”
“Ahah, that’s right. But how should we do it?”
“I think that as long as we cut through that narrow body, then it will be okay. Since the Magic Stone is inside the chest. Lili will be responsible afterwards.”
“I see. Then……”
“Here you go, Bell-sama”
“Eh….Ah, yes”
Bell accepted the dagger that Lili suddenly handed out. Although he originally wanted to use
He held onto the hard shell of the corpse while cutting through the waist that connected the upper and lower body.
(Ah, it is slightly difficult to cut……)
Bell, who was entered in a tough battle as he was not used to the dagger, could not help but tiptoed.
He concentrated all his awareness to his sight, and completely did not notice the back.
His uncovered waist was revealed to the surroundings. It was a completely defenseless state.
“?”
He felt that his nerves was slightly sensitive and felt as if something was pulling.
Then he immediately turned around.
“Finished?”
Within his gaze, Lili was standing next to Bell, and had straighten her back to look at the monster. Bell, who was stunned for a moment, could only give a wry smile, then after a while, he moved his hand again.
The Killer Ant was swiftly cut apart, and in Lili’s hand was the extracted Magic Stone.
“Then that is all for today, Bell-sama”
“Eh, that’s all? I still haven’t felt tired yet.”
“That’s not the case, you were too careless. Bell-sama defeated many Purple Moths today, but they are Monsters that spread poisonous spores. Although it doesn’t have an instantaneous effect, but facing it numerous times will still produce a
“I…It can’t be!?”
“It’s true. And unfortunately, the antidote that Lili carries around was used up……Please return to Babel as soon as possible in order to go through treatment.
Then he finally remembered. Eina had also warned him that he had to pay attention and maintain a distance while fighting against various Moths. Owww, Bell, who pressed his temple, agreed with Lili’s opinion.
“What happens if I enter a
“That’s not a problem, Bell-sama. Let Lili teach you the method of how to swiftly return when not fighting against Monsters”
“T…There is such a method”
Yes, Lili nodded while she talked and pointed at the entrance of the room. After passing through the entrance, there were a number of Adventurers at the very depths of the road. Once that side noticed Bell, they understood that there were no monsters nearby, and turned around and left.
“If you follow the other Adventurer’s path to retreat, then you will not encounter any monsters. After all, Adventurers all chase after Monsters —— They enter the dungeon for the Magic Stone and Loot.”
“Ah ah, I see.”
“If there is a Monster, then just hide so the other team fights it. The most important thing is to select a route that has people in it. Then it is possible to reduce the chances of battling a monster to zero.”
Normally, in order to not have any unnecessary dispute, you should try to avoid the areas where other
If you skillfully use the correct timing, then you may find a breakthrough point to pass through the dilemma.
“If it is at this time, then Adventurers should still be entering the Dungeon in a large amount. Please follow Lili, to Bell-sama, there is no need to use your weapon once.
Towards Lili, who revealed a smile, Bell felt that she was very reliable.
Whether it was the knowledge about the dungeon, she would definitely understand it better as she had been in longer contact with it, so he frankly nodded his head.
“Lili, you are really amazing. Although they say that Supporter is this and that, but you are very reliable”
“As long as Bell-sama accumulates experience, then you will be able to swiftly approach it. Okay, let’s go!”
Bell was pulled by Lili, who seemed to be desperate to leave, began to leave. Following the trial remaining on
the ground, they had bumped into other Adventurers a few times, and only occasionally encountered Monsters. Lili’s technique was really beautiful since they were able to do this.
It was to the point that it felt that it was too successful, the efficiency was so high.
“Bell-sama, Bell-sama. About today’s payment……”
“Yes. Since you have already helped me so much, let’s just split it evenly……”
“I’ll give all the Magic Stone and Loot that I recovered to Bell-sama. This will also allow you to have a comfortable income.”
“Ahhh! Then if that’s the case, won’t Lili have worked for nothing!! Didn’t you say you originally wanted 30%!?”
“If I am able to gain Bell-sama’s trust this time, then I am happy. Today could be said to allow Bell-sama to recognize the value of Lili, which could also be a ritual to see whether Lili is trustworthy or not”
“Nnn, you know……?”
“Everybody does that, not only Bell-sama”
Doing actions to test Lili’s behavior, and was seen through by Lili, Bell felt very embarrassed.
His face was embarrassed to the extent where he felt sorry for her.
“……Forget it, I’ll give him a parting present”
A mosquito-like whisper entered the air and disappeared with the wind.
“……? Did you say something, Lili?”
“No, I did not say anything. Bell-sama, if it is possible, then please hire Lili again in the future?”
“Yes, I will try,, please let me think about it”
Afterwards, Lili ran ahead, turned around and faced Bell.
“Okay. Lili will always be staying inside of Babel, you can find me at any time. Lili will absolutely never escape, please carefully consider it.”
Then, she revealed a whole-hearted smile.
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“Eh…A Supporter from another
“As expected, it is bad right?”
In the familiar meeting room inside the guild headquarters, I was currently discussing with Eina-san about the matter regarding Lili. When I returned, I first headed off to the healing facility in Babel (It costs money) and also the gold exchange, then I headed straight here.
Anyways, I am ashamed of myself. I feel that I would not be able to judge this situation correctly by myself.
