Is it wrong to try to meet someone in a dungeon?

Thanks to the mercy shown by the adventurers of Orario—aside from some bloodshed caused by the warlike Familias—the kingdom's army suffered few casualties. Orario had strict orders that, in this commotion that was nothing more than a "military game," the soldiers should not be allowed to gain experience points for nothing.

Ares was asked to relinquish the [ability points] of approximately ten thousand soldiers—to convert to the Orario gods—and to seal those [ability points]. He initially refused, but upon hearing the threat, "Believe it or not, you'll be sent back to Heaven," he had no choice but to agree, tears streaming down his face. Several days later, Ares tirelessly worked outside the massive city walls to personally relinquish the [ability points] of approximately ten thousand soldiers. When everything was finished, it is said that the God of War was on his deathbed.

The kingdom paid a huge sum in exchange for tens of thousands of soldiers and Ares.

The kingdom's army had no choice but to accept all the exchange conditions proposed by Orario, as the main god whose status was higher than that of the supreme commander was captured by the enemy and taken hostage.

In the midst of repeated wars, the chief god was captured this time, and the nation suffered its worst loss in history. Ares and his companions returned home, greeted by a weary Marius.

The kingdom suffered its sixth crushing defeat, bringing the "Sixth Invasion of Orario" to a close.

The city is always peaceful.

"Finally back..."

After breaking up with Ais, Hestia walked through the north gate of the city, let out a big sigh of relief, and laughed.

Bell, standing beside him, squinted as he looked at the city streets and other scenery.

"...Bell."

"Yes."

"We'll be together forever, okay?"

"--yes!"

Seeing Hestia looking up at him, Bell broke into a smile and answered loudly.

Finally, he took the hand that was outstretched to him, and the two walked hand in hand from the doorway.

The goddess's retinue, some crying and some shouting, ran toward the two, while her friends laughed, and her fellow adventurers also came; the two waved their empty hands at them forcefully.

The labyrinthine city is still shrouded in blue skies today.

*

Deep underground.

A vast underground maze with several crisscrossing passages.

A maze of trees reminiscent of the interior of a giant tree.

The ceiling and walls are covered with mosses, emitting blue or green light, creating a landscape that seems like a fantasy secret land.

The distant howl of a ferocious monster echoed from somewhere, shaking the intricate wooden maze.

Soon, a crackling sound was heard.

Cracks appeared on the wall of a corner of the maze, and a new monster was about to be born.

Crack, crack, the wall cracked, and the first thing that appeared was an arm with a pale skin and a blue tint.

Soon, shoulders, neck, and head of the same color appeared, and then the upper and lower torso appeared at once and fell to the ground.

The humanoid body has four limbs, depicting smooth curves like a woman's.

Some parts of the body, such as the shoulders and waist, are covered with countless scales.

It shook its long silver hair and slowly raised its head from the position it was lying on the ground.

A monster with a beautiful red stone inlaid on its forehead looked around with empty eyes and looked up at the ceiling blocked by trees.

The slender throat vibrated.

"...Where am I?"

Ability value

Lv.3

Strength: E 113 Durability: E 423 Skill: E 437 Dexterity: C 647 Agility: H 140 Magic: F 391 Luck: H Abnormal Resistance: I

"magic"

【Fire and Lightning】·Quick Attack Magic.

"Skill"

【Aspirations】·Precocious.

• Maintains the effect simultaneously with feelings of longing.

The stronger the longing, the greater the effect.

[Hero's Wish] - Active Action

It possesses the right to accumulate power and implement it.

Rabbit Armor Mk-V

Made by Welf, the fifth piece in the armor series.

After his armor was destroyed several times, Welf racked his brains and created a new model by improving the old manufacturing method.

It was specially crafted using a combination of "Metal Rabbit's Fur" and "Delgen Steel," a refined metal purchased with a small amount of savings. Its defensive capabilities are enhanced by artificially lightweight, ultra-hard metal.

Bell Craney

Belongs to: Hestia Familia

Race: human

Occupation: Adventurer

Arrival floor: 18th floor

Weapon: Hestia's Blade

Money held: 301000 Fari

Postscript to Volume Eight

Episode 8 is supposed to be a slice-of-life episode, but the paperback version has over 500 pages. I'm really sorry everyone.

Initially, the author probably intended to depict the romantic views of gods and humans.

However, once he started writing, he lost his way.

To be honest, this episode was even more disoriented than the previous published episodes; I was completely lost. No battles, no dungeons—just that, and I suddenly couldn't write anymore. At the same time, I acutely realized my own immaturity. The afterword to the last episode seemed to foreshadow a "lighthearted slice-of-life episode," but for the author, it was anything but lighthearted.

Romantic comedies are truly profound, and I feel this acutely.

It is impossible to put the hidden feelings and entanglements of the characters into words.

I couldn't express, or rather, I failed to grasp the characters' emotions precisely in writing. I couldn't capture the ambiguous feelings that even they themselves couldn't control, nor could I express them concisely, so I ended up using a long, rambling piece. I feel like I'm trapped in this negative spiral, or perhaps it was the super-alien element of the gods' views on love that dealt me ​​a fatal blow.

However, there are some parts that I'm glad I tried to describe.

A handsome god escaped the author's control and said, "The love of the gods is fleeting."

Even the author, who struggled with the question of love or values ​​between humans and gods, found some insight in this sentence. Thanks to this, the story's core seemed to have stabilized. Furthermore, I took this opportunity to describe some everyday urban scenes that I hadn't been able to depict before, which I also found quite interesting.

Now, please allow me to proceed to the acknowledgments section.

To editor Kotaki-sama, illustrator Yasuda Suzuhito-sensei, and everyone involved, I sincerely apologize for the long delay in scheduling the trip, and thank you all for your hard work in assisting with the book's publication. I also deeply thank all the readers who purchased this thick book and have read it this far.

The second part of the story ends in this episode.

Starting from the next episode, I will continue to work hard to make the third season equally exciting, and I hope everyone will continue to support me.

Thank you everyone, goodbye.

大森藤ノ

Volume 8 Illustrations

Volume 8 Bonus Request elegy

"~♪"

In the kitchen of the tavern "The Abundant Mistress," Seele hums a song as she cooks.

It's break time at the shop. Seele, who makes lunch for Bell every day, uses this time to hone her culinary skills. Regardless of her true feelings, she likes to act like an older sister in front of the boy and wants to create sophisticated and fashionable dishes—to save face—but she loses her way and often makes dishes that are indescribable in taste, sometimes leaving the boy speechless. The girl is still in her training.

Lately, she's been finding it increasingly enjoyable, and Seele is in a great mood making green omelets. Ryu and the cat-person Chloe are watching Seele's retreating figure, and hesitantly speak to her:

"...Seele, I don't really want to say this, but..."

"What is it, Ryu?"

"There's probably no need... to bring lunch to Mr. Crannie anymore, is there?"

"!?!" The girl turned around in surprise, and Ryu told her with great difficulty:

"The wargame is over. He has his own faction and clan, and now he even has companions who can cook lunch for him..."

"I heard that the Far Eastern girl named Wo Ming is a really good cook, meow."

Kroy added that even a god had praised her as a good wife, which astonished Seele. A girl who could cook better than herself was preparing lunch for the boy and his clan… Seele, who could only make strange dishes, could certainly step aside and cool off.

"Yeah, the adventurer hasn't been to the shop lately~" "Seele's been abandoned, meow!?" While the shop assistants Runova and the cat-woman Anya were chattering away about random things—the person in question was just busy moving and caught up in the commotion in the red-light district—Seele was devastated. The burnt, smoking green omelet changed color, becoming a pitiful mess of red and black.

Whether out of despair or sorrow, the girl began to tremble uncontrollably—then she suddenly looked up.

"I, I! I'll improve my cooking skills even more!!"

Then reclaim the title of lunch chef! Seele declared resolutely.

"You all need to help me!!"

"Mr. Kroni... gurgle!"

"Ryu-Miss Ryu!? What's wrong? You look so uncomfortable!?"

A few days later, Ryu and her "Abundant Mistress" employees flooded into the headquarters and summoned Belle.

Before a shocked Bell, a pale-faced Ryu, clutching her stomach, said to him:

"Please stop Seele... No! Please accept Seele's lunch...!"

The shop assistants, forced to sample the girl's various novel dishes, cried out in pain, and even the former second-level adventurer, Ryu, repeatedly begged the sweating boy for help.

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Volume 8 Bonus: The World's Fastest Rabbit, Again

The online translation is from Baidu Tieba

Translation: Miaopasi

"Eina, Eina, the 'newcomer' among adventurers seems to be the talk of the town again!"

Hearing her colleague Missia's voice from next door, Eina replied nonchalantly, "Hmm, it seems so..."

At night, in the guild headquarters office, Eina, like the other staff members, was wielding a quill pen at her desk when her student friend, Missia, frequently struck up conversations with her in an excited tone.

"Reached Lv.3 in just one month! Unlike the last [upgrade], everyone says it's not a scam anymore! I have to accept it!"

"That should be it..."

"While there are still adventurers who find it boring, seeing the battle in that War Game makes them feel helpless! Like the joyful gods, that guy is the real deal and has been properly evaluated! Eina's brother has finally been recognized!"

"Is that so..."

"Ugh, really! Eina, are you even listening? What have you been writing all this time?"

Missia, who loved to chat, puffed out her cheeks at Eina's refusal to answer.

The quill pen, which made a sound and started moving, had been writing something on the parchment since earlier.

"Bell-kun, your activity log as an adventurer..."

"Is this a growth model for adventurers to reference when leveling up?"

"Yes," Eina nodded to Missia, who was looking at the parchment.

The guild publishes the activity records of adventurers who have upgraded their RankUp status multiple times as a reference. Information disseminated within the scope of the faction's Familia can enhance the adventurer's ability level and improve their quality.

Eina put down her quill and looked down at the completed report.

Ten days after reaching Lv.2, I entered the middle level. On my first day, I conquered all 18 floors, overcoming the challenges posed by my fellow adventurers. After two battles with the floor masters, I emerged victorious. On the ground, I broke through the attacks of the higher-ranking factions, refusing to yield to numerical superiority and stopping the War Game. Finally, I defeated a Lv.3 adventurer in a one-on-one fight.

(Hmm, that won't work)

Looking at the growth model she had created, Eina nodded in realization.