novelsmap Chapter 357 Shocking Little Bell
Chapter 357 Shocking Little Bell
Chapter 357 Shocking Little Bell
He still paid with a bottle of the 2.0 version of the Heavenly Elixir. From any perspective, Roy didn't want Alphia to die so soon.
He owed him a favor; if the other party died, wouldn't all his efforts have been in vain? The world's top combat force, possessing invaluable intelligence about the Black Dragon—Roy had to squeeze every last drop of value out of them!
As long as the World Tree exists, it can continuously produce miraculous elixirs with incredible effects.
The antidote is a bit difficult to obtain.
However, since it's for family use, there's no need for an antidote, so it's not a necessity in this regard.
"north----"
As Roy watched Alphia's graceful figure disappear into the distance, he could guess her purpose in heading north: to buy time for the lower realm!
Once Alphia disappeared from sight, Roy turned to Little Bell beside him and jokingly said, "At her request, I'm the NPC guiding you as a novice adventurer."
"NPC————"
Thanks to his grandfather Zeus's years of instruction, little Bell roughly knew the meaning of the word.
It was rare to hear familiar words from someone else, and Little Bell couldn't help but smile, feeling a sense of closeness to the young man in front of him.
Roy felt that Belle's gaze was becoming more and more friendly and affectionate, as pure as an innocent baby rabbit, full of trust in everyone. In her innocent understanding, the concepts of "evil" and "danger" seemed to not exist in the world.
In a sense, the same is true for Alphia.
Now, Bell is powerless, yet he holds a huge sum of 4.19 billion francs. Alphia just dumped it on him. If Roy had even a little greed, he would probably kill someone to steal it.
That witch truly trusted him.
However, for Roy now, money is just a number. Although 41 billion is a lot, he can earn it if he is willing to spend some time.
"Um—where are we going now?" Little Bell wanted to address the other person, but suddenly realized that she didn't know the young man's name.
"Wait, let me find a spot first."
Roy is estimating the location of the abandoned church where Hestia lives. Although the transfer to a higher position allows for free movement, precise transfer to a specific location requires calculation. Short distances are fine and can be completed instantly, but long distances take a little longer to calculate.
The Astrea Familia was too conspicuous, so they had to leave Little Bell to Hestia. Although the latter had the title of "the world's number one mascot," no one took her seriously, let alone bothered to investigate her.
The original timeline has already proven this.
Bell was a child left behind by the Zeus and Hera's kin, a fact known only to Hermes.
After Bell became famous, even if those people found out about his relationship with Alphia, they were helpless against a first-class adventurer.
Ultimately, it was because Bell's growth rate was too fast; he reached LV.5 in just six months.
But this time, the situation has changed dramatically. Whether the miracle of upgrading can be repeated is unknown. Originally, Bell came to Orario at the age of fourteen, but now he came two years earlier, at the age of twelve.
The purpose of coming to Orario is no longer to seek encounters, but to become a hero who slays the black dragon!
Little Belle stood obediently in place, waiting.
"Transfer to a higher position!"
Roy quickly located the position, placed his large hand on Bell's shoulder, and activated the magic.
Spatial fluctuations appeared, and with a "whoosh," the two disappeared instantly, and the pavilion returned to calm.
call out!
In the blink of an eye, the two appeared in front of the abandoned church on Oralley West Street, and the dazzling points of light converged into the bodies of Roy and Bell.
Roy explained, "This is Oralley West Street. It's not exactly a bustling area, but if you have a good eye, you can find quite a few good things in the old market."
Little Bell's little head was buzzing, he couldn't hear anything. His eyes were wide open, and he had only one thought in his mind: what just happened?
In the blink of an eye, they arrived here.
When Roy appeared in the gazebo, Bell thought she had been distracted and hadn't noticed him, but now it seems that wasn't the case at all!
Seeing Little Bell's stunned expression, Roy laughed and said, "Don't be surprised, this is my spatial magic, which can quickly teleport others."
"ah!!"
Little Bell's jaw nearly dropped to the ground. Even in the heroic tales he knew, none of the great ancient heroes possessed such magic!
Who exactly is this young man? Unbeknownst to Little Bell, Roy's figure seemed to be shrouded in mystery.
"Go inside. If nothing unexpected happens, this will be your residence from now on." Roy led Little Bell into the basement of the abandoned church.
In order to create a safe environment for Little Bell to develop, Roy could not offer him any help on the surface, but there were quite a few people who were paying attention to him.
Such as the Dark Faction, Dionysus —
If it were because of him that Little Bell died unexpectedly, Alphia would definitely want to kill him!
They can only meet each other by chance in the future, and maintain an appropriate social distance. Helping the weak is also a daily task for the Astrea Familia.
The two entered the church's basement.
Little Bell looked around the interior with curiosity. It seemed to be a girl's residence. Was it really okay for them to just barge in like this?
"Aren't you off work yet?"
Roy didn't see Hestia. Judging by the time, she should be at the potato ball stand.
"This goddess is working, she'll probably be at work for another hour or two. What are your plans? Are you going to stay here and wait for her?" Roy asked Little Bell.
Two hours —
Little Bell was a little conflicted. In the past, he would have patiently waited for the god who might accept him, but his mother Alphia was terminally ill, and he desperately wanted her to see him become a hero. He was anxious and didn't want to waste a single second.
Just then, Little Bell seemed to have an idea, her eyes lighting up. "I want to go check out the dungeon!"
"oh!"
Roy's deep eyes saw through Bell's eagerness at a glance. It was a radical idea, one of the reasons why the mortality rate of novice adventurers was so high. He had made the same mistake back then.
Fortunately, a certain LV.4 elf was there to protect us —
Faced with Roy's calm and composed gaze, Belle felt like a delicate girl who had been stripped naked, unable to hide any of her thoughts.
"Alright, I'll go with you," Roy said. It wouldn't take much time anyway. With "Superior Transfer," "Mundo" could go wherever he wanted, and his efficiency was incredibly high.
If I ever decide to quit being an adventurer, using this magic to deliver takeout would be a great option!
"Thank you!" Little Bell's eyes were full of gratitude. Having just arrived in Orario, he was unfamiliar with the place and the people. Without the other party's help, it would have taken him a lot of effort to find the entrance to the dungeon, let alone anything else.
Transfer to a higher position!
Roy grabbed Bell and cast the spell again.
call out!
The spatial fluctuations spread like invisible ripples on water, and the two moved to another place. The environment was dark and damp, and the sound of flowing water could be heard.
The shock on Bell's face lingered for a long time after he landed. No matter how many times he experienced this spatial magic, he still found it incredible.
"This doesn't seem to be the Tower of Babel?" Little Bell looked around with a puzzled expression. He knew the common sense that the entrance to the underground city was beneath the Tower of Babel.
"This is the entrance to a hidden underground city."
Roy glanced at Little Bell. If he were to appear in Babel Tower Square with him, countless forces would expose his true colors tomorrow.
At LV.7, as one of the world's top adventurers, he is the focus of countless people's attention every moment.
This is one of the entrances to the man-made maze within the city. It is a safer option to go through the man-made maze and then into the underground city.
The two continued on their way.
Passing through the sewers and into a deeper cave, the passageway in their field of vision widened. Soon, a large door made of the hardest metal (ostrichite) appeared before them. It was incredibly sturdy, like a guardian deity, blocking out all outsiders.
But Roy, this outsider, has the key!
After the destruction of the Dark Clan, Bacca of the Daedalus family fled, and Roy, who possessed the Daedalus Orb, became the master of this man-made labyrinth.
Rumble!
Roy took out the Daedalus Orb from his spatial ring, and a faint wisp of blood shot out from the orb, connecting to the eyeball on the gate.
The properties of the Daedalus Orb are somewhat similar to the eye crystal in Fels's hand. One is the eyeball of a Daedalusian, and the other is the eyeball of some kind of owl monster. They can sense each other.
With a slight tremor, the seemingly indestructible door slowly opened, allowing unobstructed passage.
Roy strode inside.
Little Bell followed closely behind, his bright eyes taking in his surroundings with great curiosity. He had never heard of such an entrance to the underground city.
Amazing!
And then there was the young man in front of him. Little Bell looked at Roy's tall back and became increasingly curious about his identity. Such a powerful person couldn't possibly be an unknown nobody.
The artificial maze wasn't inside the underground city, but it was connected to it. The two weren't going to go to the deeper levels; they were just heading to the first level to broaden Little Bell's horizons.
Soon, the two entered the underground city.
Instead of the silvery-white walls of man-made mazes, the passageways formed by light blue walls and ceilings create a unique natural maze.
The stone wall emitted specks of light, illuminating the surroundings and providing illumination for adventurers.
"This is the dungeon!" Little Bell's body trembled slightly with excitement.
One of the world's three most mysterious places!
A demonic lair where monsters spawn! The most important reason why Orario is hailed as the "center of the world"! Countless adventurers have honed their skills and achieved fame through dungeons!
Without a doubt, dungeons are the best place in this world to help people grow quickly, bar none!
This is also where he will fight in the future. Little Bell clenched his fists, his eyes seemingly burning with fierce flames.
Roy observed Bell's reaction.
New adventurers entering a dungeon for the first time all have similar reactions, and the survival rate is less than 50%! Basically, if two people go in, one of them will most likely never come out and will be buried inside forever.
The moment he entered the dungeon, Roy's earth powers took effect, and all the information from the first to the twenty-fourth floor entered his mind completely.
Like a god who controls all things.
From a god-like perspective, Roy led Little Bell away from the other adventurers to a deserted cave.
Bang!
Suddenly, the walls of the cave chamber shattered, and two goblins leaped out. They were short, only about a meter tall, with dark green skin, sharp ears, and brown vertical pupils that gleamed with irrational ferocity.
"Goblin!" Little Bell's pupils dilated in shock as he watched the monster leap out of the wall.
Goblins are a monster that exists in enormous numbers on the surface of the earth. Before the gods descended to the mortal realm, they escaped from the dungeons. They have an extremely strong ability to reproduce and hide in secret corners such as forests and caves, making them difficult to completely eradicate.
In the north, goblins come out of the forest in droves to attack villages, so Little Bell is no stranger to these monsters.
Roy asked, "Shall we fight?"
Upon hearing Roy's question, Little Bell felt his heart race, as if it were about to leap out of his chest. Could he possibly win? He hadn't done Roy any favors yet!
"Yes! I want to fight!" Little Bell didn't hesitate for long, otherwise what would be the point of him coming in!
Sizzle! Sizzle!
Roy activated his magic, and a wisp of golden lightning surged from his palm. With a crackling sound, the light illuminated the dim cave, materializing into a low-quality short sword, which he casually tossed to Bell. "Take this."
"It's so heavy!" Little Bell hurriedly caught the short sword, its heavy weight almost causing it to slip from his grasp.
But what horrified him even more was the way the weapon appeared. Ever since he met this young man, things that he couldn't understand had been happening.
"drink!"
Bell gripped his short sword and charged toward the goblin.
A battle with no suspense whatsoever!
Little Bell swung his sword fiercely. If the opponent were human, he would definitely avoid its edge, but he was facing a monster without intelligence or reason.
"roar!"
The goblin roared in anger, slamming its hand down to meet the incoming short sword. The sharp edge immediately slashed its skin, leaving a long gash and splattering blood.
However, the force, greater than that of an average adult, slammed heavily onto the short sword, and Little Bell couldn't hold it at all. The short sword slipped from his hand and flew three or four meters away.
"These are the monsters from the dungeon!" Little Bell exclaimed in horror. Goblins on the surface are easy for an average adult to deal with, but the goblins in the dungeon have higher stats and are much more ferocious.
Two goblins pounced on Little Bell, opening their gaping maws to reveal their ferocious fangs.
Little Bell was so frightened that all the color drained from his face.
boom!
At the critical moment, a deafening roar erupted, like a divine punishment descending from the heavens. Golden lightning swept across the cave, instantly engulfing the two goblins.
Along with the magic stone, the monster was reduced to ashes.
Little Bell turned his head blankly. Roy, standing not far away, had a calm expression. The remaining golden lightning on his body flickered, and the arcs of electricity surged, illuminating the surroundings and making the young man seem like a true god who controlled the lightning.
A true adventurer!
Little Bell swallowed hard, feeling something inexplicable stirring deep within him.
Roy smiled and said, "How was this homework assignment? Adventurers need to take risks, but they should also have a sense of awe for enemies, monsters, and dungeons."
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"Mmm!" Belle nodded her little head vigorously.
After their brief journey through the underground city, the two returned to the surface via a man-made maze and used "Higher Rank Transfer" to instantly return to the abandoned church.
"Roy!"
Hestia, who had been a mascot at the potato ball stand all day, dragged her exhausted body back to the abandoned church. The moment she saw Roy, she perked up and jumped up excitedly.
Little Bell blinked her big, blood-red eyes innocently. Roy? That name sounds so familiar.