Unlike Tatsumi, who had been completely in the dark about Sayo’s whereabouts, Haruki had told her a long time ago that Ieyasu was dead and that Tatsumi had joined Night Raid, the assassination unit under the Revolutionary Army.
Sayo had been furious when she learned that Tatsumi had joined Night Raid.
She, Tatsumi, and the late Ieyasu had come to the Imperial Capital to save their...
2025-06-07 21:36:21 +0000 UTC View PostJust as Daren easily finished off Gecko Moria, an unexpected visitor arrived at the Marine base.
"How about I be your next opponent?"
A voice filled with fighting spirit came from across the sea. It sounded young, but carried a hoarseness and sharp edge that made it unforgettable.
Momonga’s face shifted slightly. He turned to look, and the sight before him made his pupils co...
2025-06-07 21:31:29 +0000 UTC View Post"Is this really something a human can do?!"
Seeing the outrageous scene before him, Gecko Moria's eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets.
Momonga’s face also changed slightly as his figure vanished into a flash of lightning, pulling away and leaping high into the sky.
Watching the ground collapse and giant pillars of mud shoot upward, it felt as if the entire island was tre...
2025-06-07 21:30:48 +0000 UTC View PostOne day later...
In the master bedroom of the Aozaki household, Masatsuki Aozaki stood comfortably by the bed while Isane Kotetsu shyly helped him dress.
A satisfied smile played on Masatsuki’s lips as he looked at the woman before him.
"Masatsuki, you should hurry and get ready. I heard Aura and Nemu say that today is an important day."
Dressed in a black Shihakushō,...
2025-06-07 21:26:16 +0000 UTC View PostIf—if Reiji Sakuhō replaces Hanzō of the Salamander as the leader of Amegakure...
If—if Reiji and Konoha ever have a falling-out and turn on each other...
Would Konoha be able to take Amegakure down then?
At that moment, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, already knew the answer in his heart.
No.
The Third Raikage would never sit by and watch.
Not out ...
2025-06-07 21:22:23 +0000 UTC View PostYear 25 of Konohagakure. Land of Rain.
The entire Land of Rain had turned into a warzone.
Ninjas from the Land of Grass, Land of Waterfalls, Land of Bears, Land of Hot Water, and Land of Rivers surged into the country, all under the pretense of taking down the so-called big boss—Hanzō of the Salamander.
Of course, most of them were just chaotic agitators.
The true mai...
2025-06-07 21:21:48 +0000 UTC View Post"Wow, there are so many people here this morning."
During her lunch break, Hestia, who had been working non-stop at Hephaestus's shop, finally had a moment to relax.
"Around this time, Adventurers usually start coming in to maintain their weapons. That’s also when the shop gets the busiest."
"Geez, but maintenance isn’t the same as buying weapons! Why is it so crowded this...
2025-06-07 19:15:58 +0000 UTC View PostAfter completing his basic training, Bell didn’t rush into the Dungeon.
Caution was necessary—being too impulsive or overly excited might make him lose control, just like when he drew that Heroic Spirit last night.
Once he had calmed himself, Bell started reviewing the three-star Craft Essences he had drawn yesterday.
[Three-star Craft Essences: Hydra Dagger ×4, Yggdmille...
2025-06-07 19:15:34 +0000 UTC View PostIt was noon when Bell finally woke up.
The basement was pitch black, but Bell's eyes had long since adjusted to the darkness. To him, it made no difference whether it was light or dark.
"The magic lamp isn't on."
He shook his head slightly, then casually slid his fingers through the air.
The entire basement instantly lit up.
'Runic Letters really are more versatile...
2025-06-07 19:15:10 +0000 UTC View PostA pale blue Rune character appeared in front of Bell—it was the very first Rune he had ever inscribed.
"It's so difficult to write these Runes using mana as ink."
After finishing the first character, Bell let out a small sigh of relief, but he was surprised by just how hard it was to write Runic Letters.
‘Primordial Runes aren't some modern creation. There are only eightee...
2025-06-07 19:14:45 +0000 UTC View Post‘I... I... I’m going!!!’
The golden light burst out so suddenly that Bell was completely caught off guard. He quickly drew in a sharp breath and stared intently at the summoning base in front of him. No matter what rank the Heroic Spirit was, this draw meant everything to him right now.
The glowing sphere slowly stopped spinning, and a card with a figure holding a wand and wea...
2025-06-07 19:14:23 +0000 UTC View PostAfter their date, Bell and Hestia returned to their base.
Today’s outing had left Hestia in a great mood—it was their very first date, after all, and that made it special. Even though it had been interrupted and a little chaotic, the day still held a unique significance.
Of course, Bell felt the same way.
“Mmm... After such a good meal, I can’t help feeling sleepy.”<...
2025-06-07 19:13:56 +0000 UTC View Post"Hmph!"
Today was supposed to be her first date with Bell, something she'd worked hard to make happen. But just her luck—she ended up running into that person, and her rare good mood was completely ruined.
With a fork in hand, she popped a piece of fish into her mouth. The delicious flavor of the fried fish helped Hestia temporarily forget her irritation.
She glanced back at...
2025-06-07 19:13:32 +0000 UTC View PostLoki had to give him some credit—this newcomer actually had the guts to say something so pointed to her.
Sure, she usually joked around and acted carefree, but that didn’t mean she didn’t care about anything. Not many people dared to talk to her like that, or even use that kind of tone. And yet, Loki actually appreciated kids like this. Especially ones who stepped up to defend their...
2025-06-07 19:13:01 +0000 UTC View Post'This kid... is just ordinary.'
While preparing the food, Syr's eye color shifted slightly.
Her gaze naturally landed on Bell, the newly minted adventurer. But it only lingered briefly before moving on.
A brilliant soul is something no child of Genkai can hide. For gods who can see into the soul, such things are simply too obvious to miss. Yet when Syr’s eyes locked onto Bel...
2025-06-07 19:12:25 +0000 UTC View PostBell, always cautious by nature, had finally let his guard down.
Worried about drawing attention, he had never dared investigate the “Hostess of Fertility.” Doing so would have been too obvious a move. After all, why investigate something unless you already suspect it's out of the ordinary? In that sense, the act of investigating was practically an admission—and Bell had always avoi...
2025-06-07 19:12:02 +0000 UTC View Post"...?"
Takemikazuchi paused for a moment, his expression shifting as he looked at Hestia’s radiant, blissful smile with quiet surprise.
He wanted to ask, 'Do you really understand what this means?'
Forming a 'bond' like that with a child from Genkai... more often than not, it ended in tragedy.
He wanted to remind her of that.
But when the words reached his lips, ...
2025-06-07 19:11:38 +0000 UTC View Post"Big bro, look at that coin pouch."
"!?"
Instinctively glancing where his underling pointed, the older man’s pupils shrank. Without hesitation, he spun around and smacked the kid across the face.
Smack!
The younger one nearly flew from the force of the slap.
What the hell was that for?
Before he could react, his big brother grabbed him by the collar, his vo...
2025-06-07 19:11:14 +0000 UTC View Post[Name: Bell Cranel
Lv.1 → Lv.2
Attributes:
• Strength: E487 → D574
• Endurance: D524 → D597
• Dexterity: C674 → A854
• Agility: B787 → S901
• Magic: B784 → S924
Magic:
"Four-Dimensional Space"
• Storage
"Lightning Command"
• Quick-Cast Magic
• Lightning Control
Skills:
"Personal...
2025-06-07 19:10:49 +0000 UTC View PostHe sorted out the Drop Items afterward—2 Goblin Daggers, 1 Shadow Chunk, 6 Frog Tongues, 12 Frog Eyes, 35 Scorpion Tails, 5 Minotaur Horns, and several Magic Stones.
Bell held onto the Minotaur Axes. Their quality was nearly on par with the daggers and could fetch a good price, but now wasn’t the time to sell them. He had to be cautious of drawing the attention of Loki Familia. At mos...
2025-06-07 19:10:24 +0000 UTC View PostEina poured Bell a glass of water. There was already tea prepared in the lounge.
Thanks to a special heat-retaining magic item, the tea in the pot stayed at the perfect temperature. Holding the teacup, Eina took a small sip. The light fragrance of the tea gently filled her mouth, allowing her tense mind to finally relax a little.
"Bell, next time you run into trouble in the Dungeon,...
2025-06-07 19:09:59 +0000 UTC View PostIt was near sunset when Bell emerged from the Dungeon, timing it almost perfectly with the setting sun.
Blending in with the crowd streaming out of the entrance, he made his way to the Guild first.
Since today’s haul from the Dungeon wasn’t particularly significant, he figured he could handle the materials at the Guild. He didn’t feel right troubling Hephaestus-sama with low-t...
2025-06-07 19:09:27 +0000 UTC View PostWhen they returned to the fourth floor, Bell waited until he found a suitable spot to rest before deactivating his lightning transformation.
As he let out a breath, a trace of contemplation appeared in his eyes.
'I didn’t expect it to be this late already.'
'I really haven’t been paying much attention to Loki Familia lately… I didn’t think they’d already gone on an e...
2025-06-07 19:09:04 +0000 UTC View PostBell, cloaked in lightning, surged toward the Minotaur.
In a flash, the sharp Hestia Knife sliced through the creature’s throat. The Minotaur disintegrated into black ash almost instantly, leaving behind only a Magic Stone, a broken horn, and an axe.
"I can't stick around. I need to get out of here immediately."
Though Bell hoped the one approaching was just a low-level rook...
2025-06-07 19:08:41 +0000 UTC View PostAfter dealing with the Frog Shooters, Bell finally picked up their drop items.
‘Ugh, aren’t these Frog Shooter drops just way too gross?’
Aside from the standard Magic Stones, the Frog Shooters also dropped frog tongues and frog eyes. But both items were disgusting, especially since they were coated in some unknown slime, making them even more revolting in their own way.
Bell hadn’t cleared the entire floor, so the adventurers following behind didn’t sense anything unusual.
Right now, he just needed to find a suitable floor to explore at a slower pace. Pushing forward too quickly often led to unnecessary trouble.
On top of that, the riot in the dungeon yesterday had been caused by him. Adventurers who hadn’t gotten any work done would no doubt...
2025-06-07 19:07:52 +0000 UTC View PostUpon entering the Dungeon, a tall spiral staircase immediately came into view. At its base lay the true entrance to the Dungeon. This staircase was the daily path for all Adventurers.
Today, Bell descended the stairs as usual, but his mindset had changed.
In the past, he had no strong desires—at most, he was just trying to earn some money. But now, he had a goal that would make mo...
2025-06-07 19:07:28 +0000 UTC View PostAlthough it was already past time to get up, morning cuddle time was non-negotiable.
So what now that she was awake?
Well—she could just continue it on the sofa.
Hestia pulled Bell back into the basement room, had him sit down on the sofa, then stretched out and rested her head on his lap.
Thankfully, Bell had already calmed down. Otherwise, this would’ve been a soci...
2025-06-07 19:06:59 +0000 UTC View PostOnce you have a clear goal, you need the determination to pursue it.
Bell had never lacked that kind of resolve.
He wasn't seeking fame—his only wish was to live longer, to stay by Hestia’s side for as long as possible. And with that goal in mind, the determination to fight for it had taken root in him.
...
The next morning.
The magic stone lamp in the room was...
2025-06-07 19:06:25 +0000 UTC View Post"Wow! Bell-kun, I love you!"
Bell, already hit with a direct confession, was instantly struck again—twice over.
Even someone as rational as Bell found his mind wandering. With such a sweet and innocent girl in his arms, who wouldn't?
Unable to resist the emotion stirring inside, Bell hugged Hestia tightly.
Hestia held him just as tightly. To her, Bell was truly one of ...
2025-06-07 19:05:53 +0000 UTC View Post