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After dinner.

A group of people sat together again.

"Now that things have come to this, we still have to go to the underground city." Hestia spoke first: "The information we can get on the surface is too limited. And Xiaolin, didn't Uranus tell you anything?"

"No."

"Hmm... so suspicious."

It seems that she doesn't believe Xiaolin's words, and always feels that the other party is hiding something.

Besides, Xiaolin is a follower of Uranus, how could he not know anything?

In response, Xiaolin countered: "Although it is very suspicious, it is a pity that God Uranus did not mention anything to me. Besides, the gods will not tell their followers everything. You said that Hestia, the Goddess who owes 200 million in debt."

"This, this is different!

How can they be confused!"

Hestia denied it angrily.

Kobayashi was hinting at the fact that she owed Hephaestus 200 million on credit to forge Bell's dagger, and didn't tell her family until she defeated the [Apollo Family], which indirectly led to the failure of expanding the family.

Thanks to this success, her questioning was dispelled.

Hestia bit her finger and muttered: "What does Uranus want to do?"

"Who knows."

Kobayashi was also very confused.

Uranus asked him to come, probably to assist the [Hestia Family], but he didn't give him relevant information and next instructions, which was really a bit confusing.

Could it be that he wanted to test Bell not only, but also himself.

Come to think of it, he didn't seem to say whether he had prejudice against monsters, and he didn't know whether the gods on earth would do this?

Hey, hey, hey, I'm from another world.

Don't you think it's too much to use this trick on an outsider like me?

Hestia continued, "Xiaolin, can you please take Bell and the others to the dungeon to look for clues tomorrow?"

"Yes...sure."

Xiaolin agreed.

Bell and the others showed happy expressions.

To be honest, it was too difficult for Bell and the others to go to the middle level. No matter in terms of strength or experience, they needed an old driver to lead them.

And there happened to be a suitable candidate here.

So, they decided to go to the 19th floor early tomorrow morning, the place where they met Winnie at the beginning, to look for clues.

Night.

Xiaolin did not leave, but chose to stay at the [Hestia Family] for one night for convenience.

Anyway, there were many rooms, and Hestia and the others were happy to do so.

Bell, Hestia and Winnie returned to the room early, but the rest of the people came to Xiaolin's room at the same time. At this time, Xiaolin was planning to do something fun with Liu Zi, and he was a little upset after being interrupted.

"So, what's the matter?"

"We can't go on like this.

Lily said something that made no sense, but Kobayashi knew what she meant.

The appearance of Winnie was unpredictable to the gods, and there was no doubt that they were facing an extremely difficult problem.

But Bell was a good guy.

They had received favors and had no way to refuse. They didn't agree, but gave up their opposition.

We can't be bound by emotions.

Once you relax your vigilance, you will make mistakes one day, and then it will be the beginning of tragedy.

Lily always plays this role.

You can say that she likes to sing the opposite tune, but she can make the right judgment when Bell is confused.

The world is awake.

"In other words, in order to make Bell realize the difference, it is best to draw a clear line?"

"Yes. I know it's hard to ask, but I can only ask you. Lord Kobayashi, please help Lord Bell."

"...Please help Bell (Sir). "

The three bowed their heads deeply in front of Xiaolin.

It was really hard for them to do this for the immature leader.

"Although I don't know if I can do it...Okay, I promise."

"Thank you, Master Xiaolin!"

Just like that, they left with heavy hearts.

The next day.

Early in the morning, Xiaolin took Bell and others to the middle level of the dungeon.

The monsters on the first 10 floors were not strong, and Bell and others were also familiar with the monsters' fighting methods, so they passed through the floors quickly without wasting much time.

But when it came to the 15th floor, the difficulty suddenly increased by a level.

It's not that the monsters here have become stronger, but they all appear in groups, and Xiaolin alone can't stop the groups of monsters.

Just In this way, several people started fighting with the horned rabbit group.

Xiaolin was in the front, blocking most of the monsters on the outside, and kept killing his way out.

A group of monsters appeared from the horizontal hole and rushed to Bell and others behind.

Zolf and others killed several of them with weapons, but Bell was stunned in place for a while, but his excellent quality allowed him to quickly adjust his state, waving the dagger in his hand to knock down the stone axes thrown by the monsters.

However, just when he swung the knife to kill the monster, his movements became slow.

"Bell?!"

"Lord Bell!"

"Sir Bell!"

The three people saw this and screamed loudly.

But it was too late.

Bell, who was hit in the chest, fell to the ground with his back facing down in a posture that no novice would have.

The horned rabbits saw that there was a gap in their defense, and their scarlet eyes became brighter.

They came from all directions.

The moment he was about to rush in and defeat Bell and others, several threads flew from the void to form a sharp net, strangling all the monsters in the air. ♦♦  ♦♦

The magic stone was destroyed and the One-Horned Rabbit turned to dust.

But there was still a bit of scarlet liquid, which sprinkled on Bell's hair and face, dyeing him into a red rabbit.

"Yeah, sorry, I was distracted."

Bell stood up unsteadily.

Xiao Lin walked up to him with a cold face, and looked at Bell who was making a fool of himself and suddenly punched him.

Bang!

The fist landed on his cheek, then flew away and fell to the ground.

"Lord Bell?!"

"Bell!"

"Your Excellency Xiaolin, what are you doing?!"

Several people hurriedly ran over and helped the beaten leader. Seeing his cheeks swelled, his face was distressed, and he looked at Xiao Lin with some complaints.

Xiao Lin didn't care about this, but looked at him and said, "Will these monsters be able to speak like Winnie?"

"...Huh?"

"Could they actually be as intelligent and rational as us? Or would they feel pain and cry? That's why we can't kill them."

"…………"

Bell was silent.

Those [eyes] seemed to be able to see through the confusion and distress in his heart.

But his unwillingness to face it angered Xiao Lin. He grabbed Bell by the collar and angrily yelled:

"Listen to me, Bell!

What you are thinking about has nothing to do with the present!

If you dare to show your fangs to yourself, you will fight back and kill the opponent mercilessly, whether it is a monster or an adventurer!

The most important thing in the dungeon is the life of myself and my companions. I have to put everything else behind my mind. Don’t put the cart before the horse! Put away your boring sympathy!

Did you hear that? ! "

Xiaolin rarely got angry.

Xiao Lin, who had always been calm when getting along with everyone, frightened them so much that they didn't dare to pull away after getting angry.

Being grabbed by the collar, Bell opened his mouth to retort, but when he saw the concerned eyes of his companions, he couldn't say anything.

This can't go on like this!

This can't go on like this!

Gotta change your mindset!

Don't cause trouble to your companions!

"……I see!"

Bell clenched his fists and answered in a muffled voice, but confusion still remained on his face. Then he refused the support of his teammates, switched from central defender to forward, and chose to open the way in front.

Zolf said worriedly: "Is this really good? Isn't it too harsh?"

As a comrade, he naturally knows how fragile his leader is. If he suffers a blow and fails to recover, there will be a big problem.

"There's nothing we can do about that."

Xiao Lin told him not to worry, looking at the figure of Bell in front of him who was constantly fighting monsters, he said: "Long-term pain is worse than short-term pain. There are some things that must be made clear to him. And you are companions and it is not appropriate to say this, but someone has to tell him, right? ?”

"...I'm sorry for causing you any trouble."

As Xiaolin said, there are always some things that Zolf and the others cannot explain clearly, so they ask outsiders.

Xiao Lin waved his hand and said it was okay.

The interlude in the middle made the team's atmosphere a lot heavier, but their speed of progress continued to increase.

After simple repairs on the 18th floor, we headed to the 19th floor.

The bark-covered maze makes it feel like you are exploring the interior of a giant tree.

Only then did he see the complex forks in the road, and tree paths more than ten meters above the head. Sometimes there were thick tree roots instead of steps, leading to every corner of this floor.

The 19th floor is not only wide, but the height difference is also quite obvious.

Xiao Lin reminded: "Brace yourself, the floor ahead is very different from the floor you are exploring. Whether it is monsters or surrounding plants, they are quite dangerous."

The smell of plants floating around is mixed with the sweet fragrance of flowers that confuses adventurers. If you don't pay attention, you will be kidnapped by flowers and plants and used as nourishment.

Moreover, in this layer, in addition to the Berg Bear and Big Beetle, which have high natural abilities, there are also sniper dragonflies and firebirds that focus on long-range attacks, which is a big challenge for Bell and others.

After walking through the cliff with tree roots and killing several groups of monsters blocking the passage, they ran on this floor at extremely fast speeds, deviating from the regular route to the next floor.

After walking for a while.

"Is it here?"

"Well... almost, I met Winnie near here."

Bell compared the simple map in his hand, and a familiar scene appeared in his mind.

This is a wide tree path connected by many forks. The zenith is high and far away, and a huge downhill slope covered with tree roots can be seen in the distance. It's like a mountain, so tall that you have to look up.

Then a group of people started looking for clues here.

Lily kept taking out props from her giant backpack and started exploring the surrounding area. Bell, Zolf and Ming followed her. Xiao Lin was alert to the surroundings and used his [eyes] to explore.

Just then.

From a horizontal hole, a human figure appeared.

It was a tall man wearing a hooded robe. He seemed to be wearing armor under the gray cloak. His upper body was slightly more bulging than his lower body.

He was about the same height as Zolf, and his hood was pulled down very low. His appearance and race were unclear, but he seemed to be a woman.

She looked around.

It seems that he is also looking for something.

When the two parties passed each other, the woman in the hooded robe suddenly said, "There is the smell of compatriots...!"

The voice was cold and angry.

Bell's body shook, and he quickly distanced himself and confronted the unknown enemy.

The way the other party spoke just now was not very smooth, and his stumbling was very subtle.

But what was more noticeable was the sense of oppression that suddenly expanded, which made him feel alarmed as if he had encountered a crisis.

From under the silent hood, the slender outline of the woman's face can be seen, and her eyes like a bird of prey stared at Bell, with her pupils emitting a faint blue light.

That strong murderous aura, as fierce as a monster!

It is a primitive murderous intent that threatens instinct and can never be imitated by humans!

No, it can't be!

Clumsy words, overwhelming hatred, obvious hostility and a sense of déjà vu that cannot be ignored.

The profile of Winnie appeared in Bell's mind.

The other party first stared at Bell and others standing there, then twitched his high nose bridge slightly, and suddenly restrained his murderous intent.

The hateful eyes returned to their original state, and the beautiful eyes containing rationality were out of character.

She observed carefully.

"Could it be... you are the ones that Fels said?"

"Fels...?"

Bell was stunned by the uncertainty.

But the other party did not answer, but slowly asked a strange question: "I want to ask you. Do you think we can coexist and prosper together?"

"Huh?"

"Do you think we can work together?"

"You, what did you say...?"

"You kill us, and we kill you... Is this destined? Can't we understand each other?"

The understated tone contained the desire-like emotions of giving up and reluctance.

Bell stared at her blankly.

She looked up at the zenith, as if she could see the sky, and said in a fantasy: "I... want to bathe in the sun, want to show my flying in the bright world, not this closed hell. I think you are different, and I am a little bit looking forward to you."

The hood of her clothes shook, exposing her appearance for a moment. Her appearance was the same as Winnie's, so beautiful that it was breathtaking. Then she bent her knees deeply and jumped up in an instant.

As light as a bird, she jumped up.

A few golden feathers fell from her robe.

She wanted to leave.

But at this moment, a few silk threads came from the dark, tied her tightly in an instant, and then fell to the ground.

Then Xiaolin's voice came.

"Where did the birdman come from! You want to run away after pretending to be cool?!"

"Ouch!"

The birdman who had just taken off was forced to land, and she screamed in pain:

"It hurts so much! Let go, let go!!!"

Bell and Zorf looked at the birdman who was flopping on the ground speechlessly. His cloak had been completely opened, and his face was exposed to everyone.

The other party was indeed a monster with wisdom and the ability to speak, just like Winnie.

But what was going on with this feeling?

The guy who was pretending to be deep just now was now flopping on the ground...

The gap was too big!