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

"—Master!!"

Bell transformed into a beam of light.

He accelerated at full speed in an instant, just to save the eliminated contestant, committing the most reprehensible and foolish act.

It wasn't the slash that first touched Hedin's shoulder, but rather the boy's desperately outstretched fingertips.

"~ ...

The slash that missed the elf cleaved the earth.

What followed was a deafening roar, like a bomb exploding, that shook our eardrums.

After pushing Hedin out, Bell was also blown away by the impact.

"Bell!?"

"Herdin!"

"Bell!!"

The voices of Ryu, Mia, and Hestia all disappeared into the flying sand and stones.

After rolling around several times on the completely destroyed ring, Bell, who couldn't even tell which way was which, let alone find Hedin, rubbed his still ringing head and got up from the ground.

"Ugh... Master! Master!!"

Bell panicked like a lost child, constantly turning around to look at his surroundings, but the smoke cleared before he could find anyone.

Looking around, one could see the boar-man standing leisurely in the middle.

On the left and right are Ryu and Mia, while Hestia and Haruhime are located further away.

They seemed to be saying something, but Bell couldn't hear them at all.

Although he couldn't ignore the gaze from the "beast," Bell still wanted to make sure Hedin was alright first, as he looked around—

"Look... ahead..."

"──────"

In a world where no sound can be heard for the time being, this sentence is heard with perfect clarity.

"You must...save her...!"

A trembling hand, seemingly lacking even the strength to rebuke, pressed against Bell's back.

The faint, almost imperceptible voice began to "chant".

"[Eternity... Resounds, the Undying... Saintess]...!"

Then the "magic name" was announced.

"【Laurus...hildr】...!!"

Shock.

Thunder light.

Awakening.

"!!"

He (Bell) was not burned by lightning.

This is "Enchanted Magic".

This is a blessing that envelops Lei Kai's entire body.

Saint Razan—

This is the third and final "magic" that Hedin learned.

When activated, it is like a saint personally healing the target's injuries and bestowing upon them the rare magic of lightning protection.

The most distinctive feature of this magic is that the caster (Herdin) cannot cast it on himself; only those whom the proud and arrogant elf (Herdin) approves of can receive this magic.

The power entrusted to him, which had exhausted all of Hedin's mental strength, made Bell's eyes widen in surprise.

"Go... you foolish disciple..."

"────────────!!"

The boy felt hot all over.

With the lightning protecting the body, bid farewell to the various emotions that fill the mind and chest.

He wouldn't shed a tear. Nor could he turn back to care for his fallen "master."

The hand that remained pressed against his back until the very end was like a gentle push from behind, hoping the boy would forge ahead and sending him on his way.

In the blink of an eye, the boy transformed into a bolt of lightning.

"Drink! Aa ...

Full speed ahead.

Bell instantly reduced the distance between himself and the [Fierce One] who was originally in front of his field of vision to zero, and the twin lightning swords in his hands turned into flashes of light.

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「!?」

"drink!!"

Faced with the rapidly approaching, overwhelming lightning strikes, Ota quickly used his black greatsword as a shield.

A spectacular flash of light and thunder followed.

And its extraordinary "speed".

Bell, constantly generating electrical discharges, transformed into lightning, displaying a speed that almost surpassed that of Ryu, who had temporarily leveled up to Lv.7, as it attacked Ota.

Rabbit Rush – Hildr.

The relentless, overwhelming slashes transformed into a trail of lightning composed of bright white and purplish-blue light. The left and right hands, moving at such speed that they became afterimages, unleashed forty-four slashes in an instant. The "Fierce One," who had blocked all the attacks, immediately realized that his decision to adopt "absolute defense" was a grave mistake.

"Ugh! Ohhhhhhh...!?"

You will get an electric shock.

Because Otto chose to defend, the lightning attached to his strikes continued to pierce through his massive body along the black greatsword.

Apart from the main god, none of the warriors in the faction (Freya's Familia) knew the special nature of the elf (Herdin)'s last move, "magic." It could increase speed and also grant extraordinary "power" and "penetration."

Because this additional magic can only be activated at the cost of all one's mental energy if the "worst conditions" mentioned by the person involved are met, its power is only slightly different from the common types, and it can provide powerful protection to the target.

The Lightning Armor, which enhances attack and speed, is just as effective as Ais's Wind Armor (Wind Spirit Swiftness).

The key point is that the enemy will actually take damage every time they block an attack, which is a natural nemesis to Otto's "absolute defense".

"Every time Bell attacks, a blinding flash appears...you can't see anything!!"

Unlike the young goddess (Hestia) who strained to see but whose eyes were so bright she had to shield them with her hands, Ryu and Mia both possessed the eyesight of a first-class adventurer capable of seeing through everything, so they could see everything clearly.

Each strike from the lightning-bound dagger possesses the same power as the Thunder Spear (a brave and pitiful undead soldier).

Even if Otto tries to dodge, combined with Bell's own "agility," he becomes like a thunder scythe that cuts off the enemy's retreat.

(Whether it's footwork or attack speed! Even his "reaction speed" has improved!! I can clearly see Mr. Otto's every move!)

Besides simply speeding up his own movements, Bell was enveloped by a sense of omnipotence that was different from leveling up after personally experiencing that his master's magic (Saint Reza) could also enhance his five senses.

The body has fully recovered.

The dazzling lightning brought by the saint's praise restored color and sound to his world.

The scene of his vision being enveloped by flashing lightning was incredibly dazzling and spectacular. Bell, whose mental speed had accelerated to the point of surpassing the lightning, could even sense Hedin's presence.

In that case, you can go wherever you want.

We can defeat any enemy—we must win.

Bell roared as he drew upon the intense lightning.

"Drink! Aa ...

The overwhelming lightning strikes transformed into magnificent trails.

With lightning entangled, the blades of "White Illusion" and "Hestia's Blade" stretched to the length of a one-handed sword.

The excitement in the city reached its peak after seeing Bell as a "Knight of Thunder" from a heroic biography, so brave and skilled in battle.

"no problem!"

Ais cheered loudly for Bell after he awakened.

Go!

Eina offered her blessings to the boy who was forging ahead towards victory.

"Big Brother Bell────────────────────!!"

The orphans (Ray and others) cheered loudly for the figure who never gave up and kept getting up to challenge, like a "hero".

"Ugh ugh ...

However, "reaching the sky" --

「!?」

"Aa ...

Even though his entire body was charred, he still managed to push back the lightning's attack.

He resolutely abandoned "absolute defense," disregarding the damage, and demanded an ultimate showdown where the enemy was not allowed to defend.

Bell reacted to the greatsword's attack, managing to dodge, but its astonishing strength still posed a threat. Even when forced into this situation, Otto was still able to utilize its "skills" and "combat abilities" as usual, putting the inexperienced young adventurer in danger.

Faced with the "beast's" gaze and violence, as well as the "martial artist's" magnanimity and mental strength.

Bell, who had taken a lot of damage in one go, couldn't help but waver.

The body, which had just fully recovered, immediately became covered in wounds again.

Even with the ultimate miracles of "Level Ascension" and "Saintess Rezan" bestowed upon him, he still couldn't defeat the "strongest" before him.

The golden light and lightning were gradually weakened by the power of the [Fierce One].

Therefore, from this moment on, it is a "decisive battle" in which we must stake everything.

"──────────────────────────────────!!"

The boy, protected by his master with lightning, let out a thunderous roar, yearning for victory.

The guardians who have protected the goddess to this day vow never to fall.

Thunder blades and greatswords, fiery lightning and giant fists, breakthroughs and destruction all roared.

Bell fought tirelessly.

It fought tirelessly.

At this moment, however, the two transformed their stance and destiny into fuel for their lives, pouring everything into themselves to defeat the enemy before them.

Blood, which should have been dried by lightning, continued to splatter, and the conflict did not stop.

(I know this feeling! I know this feeling all too well!!)

It is the Minotaur.

And his formidable rival (Asterios).

The adventurer's (Bell Crane's) origins lie within this warrior before us.

Bell discarded all reasons, logic, explanations, and assumptions, intuitively believing that this was the starting point of his transformation into a "masculine" being, and from then on, a more powerful spirit was inspired from his soul.

He's the only one I can't lose to, and I don't want to lose to!!

No matter how badly injured or how desperate he felt, he had to defeat this warrior alone. Bell roared out the unwavering determination he had once sworn on the city wall: "I want to become stronger."

But—at this very moment, I absolutely cannot allow the outcome of my battle with my “formidable rival” to repeat itself.

“Ryu!!”

"I know!"

Mia and Ryu attacked simultaneously, wielding a military shovel and a star sword respectively against their opponent.