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

Why?! This time! It's turned into a life-or-death battle with "armed monsters"!!

Lefia was furious.

She had been demanding an explanation from the boy, but he ignored her and now he's contradicting himself by unceremoniously engaging in combat with monsters. She completely doesn't understand what's going on. What about all the monster battles that took place on "Daedalus Road" before?!

The boy does incomprehensible things all day long, and in Lefia's eyes he's just a self-centered piece of trash, or a rabbit with a screw loose.

For a moment, Lefia forgot her mission, her face flushed red, and she was about to burst into a tirade when...

“—Ah.”

At that moment, she finally noticed.

Those behaviors were found to be far from "contradictory".

The boy fought in response to the bull's desire for a death match—a desire for "another fight."

He gave everything to fulfill the "monster's" wish to return to the dungeon, and to accept the "bullish" will to fight only once.

He bought time for the "Armed Monsters'" main force to escape, and staged a fierce fight to attract the attention of the Loki Familia and the adventurers, who couldn't ignore the black bull. The more one examines his battles, the more meaning one can glean from them. However, to Lefia, each of these things was merely a minor detail.

Lefia saw the profile of the "adventurer" fighting a terrifying enemy with only a dagger and realized it with great resentment.

Although she didn't know the inside story, this was the only thing she understood.

That's what the boy is doing now—on an "adventure".

"That is..."

There was no scheming, no desire involved.

It is will, only will, only the desire for victory.

The adventurers and residents in the square also realized this.

I now understand that the boy is gambling with his own life.

"That's... what Miss Ais said..."

That was the "stage" called the Ruined Square.

In the center, surrounded by the crowd, the boy and the bull engaged in a back-and-forth battle.

They disrupted the "script" known as divine will, which Lefia had no knowledge of, and even radiated a stronger light, engaging in a battle between humans and beasts.

It was a battle that made everyone watch quietly, stand still, and feel their blood boil, like a fairy tale.

Lefia understood.

"The adventure of Bell Craney, who fought against the Minotaur."

They realized that it was the battle that ignited the fighting spirit of the first-tier adventurers of the Loki Familia.

"Buo moo ooh ...

See clearly.

Behold the terrifying blow of the bull that made the air growl and shatter the ground.

See clearly the boy's heroic figure as he dodged the attack and resolutely stepped into his opponent's arms.

Behold the dazzling, sparkling light and the countless intersecting blades of double-edged axes and daggers.

"Go for it, big brother! ──────────────────────────!!"

"Big Brother Bell—!"

"come on……!"

I heard you clearly.

Listen carefully to the children's cries, one after another, reaching the heavens.

Listen carefully as it ascends into the sky, a hymn of praise dedicated to the youth.

Listen carefully to the voice of the person who has forgotten all malice and is deeply attracted by that "adventure".

Lefia was deeply moved at that moment.

For some reason, tears welled up in her azure eyes.

Many adventurers watched the battle that ignited the deepest impulses within them, only to realize later that their lips had opened automatically.

"Go!"

"come on!"

Someone said in a low voice.

These words emerged from the crowd that had been standing still, as well as from the adventurers.

Lefia forgot everything and shouted it out:

"Don't let it win!"

This created an opportunity.

Rafia's voice set the stage, prompting a high-pitched shout.

The crowd shouted at the boy who was fighting a terrifying and ferocious monster in the center of the square.

A single sentence, a series of shouts, eventually transformed into a massive wave, becoming an overwhelming roar of encouragement.

『──────────────────────────────────！ ！ 』

Witnessing the fierce battle where shouts and roars intertwined, the residents turned pale and roared, the guild staff turned their previously lost words into support, and the adventurers raised their clenched fists high.

Everyone was excitedly cheering for the boy.

Everyone watched the boy's "adventure" with trembling hands.

Everyone is fantasizing about the figure of a "hero".

"...You've got it, Ota."

Finn glanced sideways at the earth-shattering "stage" and sighed on the surface.

"..."

The boar warrior standing before him offered no reply.

Now, the Loki Familia forces gathered in the northwest are all being hindered by the Freya Familia. Even the first-class adventurers, led by the Mighty One (King), have come to block their path and suppress Finn and his group, in order to prevent them from interfering in the battle between the boy and the bull.

Finn realized that since the battle for Daedalus Road began, they had been completely unable to track down the Black Bull, which must have been the work of these people. Everything was done to make this battle possible; Otto and his companions had even repelled other adventurers, guiding the Black Bull here.

"Everything is as the master wished."

After speaking, Ota turned around and threw the greatsword he was carrying.

The massive silver block, spinning and tearing through the night wind, pierced the center of the grand square—the front of Bell and the bull.

As the boy ran, he gripped the hilt of the sword and drew it.

The monster seemed overjoyed, shaking its enormous body.

"call!!"

"Buggy ooh ...

The greatsword and double-edged axe emitted countless sparks, glittering brightly.

The boys and bulls, quickening their pace of the intense battle, made the people shout even louder.

(Even this part, I was wrong, wasn't I...)

As Finn observed the battle, he realized his "mistake".

He initially concluded that the "Black Bull" was an "abnormal phenomenon." He believed it was different from other "rational monsters," a violent embodiment that indiscriminately spread destruction. That's why he considered the Bull the biggest warning target and told the crew members that they had to deal with it no matter what.

But that's wrong.

That bull actually had its purpose.

It seeks a unique "fight to the death," a "battle" with the youth, nothing more.

"..."

Finn was watching.

Looking at the scene that summoned a frenzied wave.

Watching this battle, which transcends gender, age, and race, and even includes the gods, ignites a burning passion within everyone's hearts.

"...'Heroes of Argonautica'".

That was the name Diona had once murmured.

Or like the young boy (Bell Crane), he is a "hero of the heresy".

Seeing his comical and foolish behavior, everyone pointed at him and laughed. But in the end, everyone was amazed by the "great achievements" he had accomplished.

Finn remembered that a scholar had written an interesting paper.

He believed that the "Heroic Age" of "Ancient Times" began with the "Heroes of the Argonauts," thus opening the prelude.

Just as they were guided by the figure of the “pseudo-hero” who was weak and ugly, yet still powerful in the kingdom at the time, shouting at the center of the world, a new generation of heroes was born.

They no longer despaired at the world's impending doom, and one by one they stepped forward.

It's like the "ship of heroes" that pulls countless heroes along—the ship of heroes (Argo).

"Oh it..."

Finn realized with a start that he had spoken.

"……What's up?"

"I have always aimed for 'Fiana.' I aim for that glorious light that brings hope to my people."

"I know... that's all you're fighting for."

"Yes. However, I won't do that anymore."

Upon hearing Finn's words, O'Its eyes widened.

That was a genuine look of astonishment he had never shown before.

"The Knights of Fiana".

In ancient times, the little people who slaughtered countless monsters and saved many lives displayed their great courage, achieving their first and last glory. These national heroes were even deified in later generations, receiving the form of goddesses. They rose to prominence earlier than the "Heroes of the Argonauts," and showed their "courage" to the world much earlier; they are Finn's pride.

Finn has been working towards the goal of creating the next "Fiana" ever since.

In order to replace our great ancestors and become the "light" of the little people.

However, "Fiana" won't work.

The clan lost its spiritual pillar and fell into a state of destitution worse than before.

So──

"I must surpass my people's hero (Fiana)."

Its expression changed from astonishment to understanding.

"Seeing him like that... I was influenced by him too."

Finn thought to himself as he watched the battle raging on.

Finn felt he had to break free from the self that had unconsciously taken choices for granted.

He felt he also had to become a "hero" who could break the "Libra".

"Asking you to imitate Bell Craney is asking too much, isn't it? ... Ha! Haha ...

This encouraging phrase ended up being used on himself, making Finn burst into laughter.

His laughter left the group members around him bewildered, and even Ou looked at him with surprise, but he continued to laugh loudly like a child.

Bell Craney continued to follow the path of the "fool" until the very end, thus pioneering the path of the "hero" once again.

He gave up nothing, showing everyone his resistance.

Even if it was a near-miraculous tightrope walking act, with an extremely dangerous outcome...

The boy ultimately reached his goal through his own efforts.

They did not yield to the world, and even defied divine will.