No one's POV

Everyone was currently on their way to Rivira and Bell was pushing Hestia due to her exhaustion.

Hestia: Bell, are we at the town yet?

Bell: Just a little bit more, I think, Goddess. Hang in there.

Lili: If you keep complaining you should have stay at the camp?

Hestia then look at Lili annoyed.

Hestia: And let you have fun with my Bell. In your dream.

Lili looked at Hestia annoyed until Rin calm them down.

Rin: Now...Now...

Hestia: By the way, where is Sora?

Tiona: Over there, Goddess Hestia.

Everyone then saw that Sora and Asuna were walking in front of them and Asuna was holding and embracing Sora's right arm and Hestia glared at them.

Hestia: That Asuwhatsit!!!

Hestia was about to chased them until everyone hold her off.

Rin: Don't Goddess...

Lili: You shouldn't ruin there moment...

Bell: Let them have there time together...

Aiz: Do you guys notice that Asuna is wearing a ring in her left ring finger?

Everyone then saw the blue diamond ring on her finger and everyone smile happily at them while Hestia glared at them.

Tiona: You're right...

Tione: Does that mean...?

Bell: Well I'm happy for them...

Hestia: She's stealing him away!!

Aiz: Well those 2 have known each other far longer than we do...

Welf: What do you mean?

Aiz then explained about Sora and Asuna relationship and their Familia and the rest of them looked at them surprised. All of them managed to get to the top of the hill and they saw an amazing view and Aiz told them why this place was a safe zone.

(Timeskip)

Everyone had finally reached Rivira and they entered Welf, Rin and Lili started looking towards the shop and they were shocked by the prize of it.

Welf: Th-That's crazy! This whetstones is 13 thousand valis! No way!

Lili: This beat-up old bag is 20 thousand valis? How is that even legal?

Rin: And this robe is 15 thousand valis! It looks so beat up!

Owner: If you don't want to buy, that doesn't bother me.

They looked at the owner annoyed and Sora and the rest just sighed.

Tione: The inns here are absurdly expensive, too.

Tiona: That's why we camp in the forest.

Bell: I see.

Tiona and Tione then looked towards Asuna.

Tiona: Asuna? Where did you get that ring?

Sora and Asuna started blushing and looked away from each other.

Asuna: None, of your business...

Tione: Does that mean you two are...?

The two of them continue to looked away from each other feeling embarrassed and Sora spoke up.

Sora: Can we not talk about that. And where is Goddess?

Sora quickly changed the subject to avoid being teased.

Aiz: Over there.

They all looked behind them and saw that Hestia was buying a perfume.

Bell: When did she?

Sora then went to approached her and he accidentally bumped into someone and he saw that it was Mord and he looked at Sora pissed.

Guy 1: It's that rookie kid and flashing bastard from the bar!

Mord: You're going to pay for what happened back there-

Before Mord could do anything, Sora glared at him.

Sora: Don't! You! Start!

Mord quickly back away and walked away completely pissed and the rest look confused.

Tione: What's with them?

Tiona: So lame.

Asuna: Sora, did you cause trouble again?!

Asuna glared at Sora and he quickly denied it.

Sora: No of course... they were the one who started it.

Bell: Is it because of what happen at the pub?

Sora: Probably. Bell, keep your guard up around them when I'm not around.

Bell: I will...

The time passed and everyone was just having fun at Rivira and currently, both Sora and Bell were looking at the crystals around them until Hestia called out to them.

Hestia: Sora! Bell!

They looked back and saw Hestia with a happy face as she was holding her perfume in front of her.

Hestia: Ta-da! What do you think?

Sora and Bell smelled her perfume and smiled at her.

Bell: It smell good!

Sora: It suits you.

Hestia: Right? Right? I knew you both said that. With these, I am much more better than that Wallenshatsit and Asuwhatsit!

Lili: You bought something like that here? You don't know how to spend money.

Hestia looked at her annoyed.

Hestia: You bought that backpack, didn't you?

Lili also looked at Hestia annoyed.

Lili: We need this to get back to the surface! I didn't have a choice!

Hestia: And I also needed this perfume! It's a maiden's necessity.

Rin: Alright you two. Stop fighting, we should be getting along with each other.

Both Hestia and Lili ignored her and Hestia looked at Bell and Sora.

Hestia: Bell, Sora, you two don't like sweaty girls, do you?

Bell and Sora looked at her dumbfounded and Asuna and Aiz started sniffing their body.

Sora: Does it really matter?

Bell: I've never really though about that.

Tione: Goddess Hestia, we're all going to take a bath after this.

Tiona: Want to come with us?

Hestia, Lili, and Rin smiled at them.

Hestia: Really? Sure do! I sure do!

Lili: I'll go to!

Rin: I've been wanting to get rid of this smell.

Everyone than agreed with each other and Sora and Bell smiled at them until Hermes whispered something at them.

Hermes(Whisper): Bell, Sora, once we get back to camp, can I have a little of both your time?

Sora and Bell: Huh?

(Timeskip)

After everyone returned back to camp the rest of the girls went to the lake to take a bath and Sora and Bell were following Hermes and Sora saw that Bete had dropped medicines to Finn and he looked at them shocked.

Finn: Thanks to you, we can leave for the surface in the morning. We'll be splitting into two groups, and you should go with the first along with Sor-

Bete quickly grabbed Finn and demanded an explanation.

Bete: What's that bunny brat and flashing bastard doing here?

Bete started moving Finn's body and he just laugh. Back with Sora and Bell and the two of them were currently following Hermes and the two of them asked him where are they going and he told them to followed him and the three of them climbed a tree.

Bell: Why are we climbing a tree?

Sora: This better be worth it!

Hermes than wave towards them signaling to follow him and the two of them climbed the tree and after they reached the top Hermes told them to be quit and they looked confused.

Hermes: Look below, Sora, Bell.

Both Bell and Sora looked down and saw the rest of the girls taking a shower. And both of them looked completely shocked and Bell glared at Hermes.

Sora: -_- You've got to be kidding me!

Bell was about to screamed and Hermes put his hand on his mouth and smirked at them.

Hermes: The girls are bathing. Obviously, we're going to do a little peek. And I bet Sora want to see his girlfriend naked too.

Bell: That's not obvious at all!

Sora: Asuna's gonna kill me if she finds out about this!

Bell: This is wrong, Lord Hermes!

Hermes smiled at them and patted their heads.

Hermes: Bell, Sora, peeking is a part of man's romance.

Bell eyes widened and Sora remembered something what Zeus told him a long time ago.

(Flashback)

Zeus: Sora, peeking is a part of man's romance.

(Present)

Sora(Mind): -_- He said the same thing Grandpa Zeus said.

Bell shook his head and spoke up.

Bell: Let's go back, Lord Hermes!

Hermes then smirked at them and pushed both Sora and Bell to the lake and the two of them looked completely shocked and splashed right down in the middle and the rest of the girls looked completely shocked. Bell got up right away and Tione and Tiona approached him.

Tiona: Hey, it's the Argonaut and Flash! What, did you come to take a bath, too?

Tione: I had you pegged as the quite type. I'm impressed.

Bell looked up and saw that they were all naked and couldn't even say a word.

Lili: What are you doing, Master Bell?

Rin: I've misjudge about you two!

Bell looked to his side and saw Rin and Lili glaring at him and Hestia smiled at him.

Hestia: Oh, Bell, Sora, you're so silly.

Sora continued to put his face on the water and Bell looked back and saw Aiz and Asuna naked as they blushed at him.

Bell's face quickly turned red and panicked as he started running away.

Bell: I- I'm sorry!

Bell ran away feeling completely embarrassed and Sora got up while holding his hand on his face covering his eyes.

Tiona: Are you here to bath as well, Mr Flash?

Sora: NO!! I WAS DRAGGED HERE ON PURPOSE!!

Sora then started to walked away while still covering his eyes and suddenly all of them sense a suffocating aura and the girls looked back behind them and looked terrified and Sora knew it right away.

Sora: Uh- Gi-Girls? Can I ask you something? Is a blue hair elf girl standing behind me?

Girls: Yes!

Sora: Is she glaring at me?

Girls: Yes!

Sora: Is she releasing a suffocating aura?

Girls: Yes!

Sora: Well then... GOODBYE!!! AND SORRY!!!

Sora quickly ran away and Asuna glared at him.

Asuna: WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON YOU!! YOU PERVERT!!!

(Timeskip)

After Sora ran away from the girls, he found himself in the middle of the forest.

Sora: I'm so dead! Now where am I?

Sora then heard the sound of water and went to check it out and saw Ryuu taking a bath and he looked completely shocked and as he was about to leave, Ryuu found him out and sent a wind blast and hit the tree.

Ryuu: Who's there?

Sora was completely horrified and bow down his head apologizing and Ryuu spoke up.

Ryuu: Sora!

After Sora explained the situation to Ryuu she just nodded her head.

Ryuu: I see. I understand what happened. There's no need to worry about it.

Sora: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to peek on you. And it's a little late, but thanks for coming to save me and the rest.

Sora then saw that Ryuu was picking up flowers and Sora knew right away and started picking out flowers as well.

Ryuu: Don't worry about it. I was planning on coming here sometimes soon, anyway.

Sora: You're going to see them right?

Ryuu: Yeah...

Both Sora and Ryuu then made it to the place and saw multiple swords stabbed on the ground and both of them started planning the flowers they picked.

Sora: It's been a while since I last go here.

Ryuu: The grave of my comrade from my former Familia. We were set by Evilus and I was the only one who survived, and the rest were murdered.

Both Sora and Ryuu then made their condolences and prayers and after they were done Sora spoke up.

Sora: And after that you ask me to bring your Goddess to safety! And I ask you if revenge is really what you wanted?

Ryuu: I let my emotions get the better of me and let it control me as I attacked my target using various methods such as assassination and traps. I attacked anyone I considered suspicious such as members who are associated with them. I wasn't justice at all.

Sora: And because of that, you were on the guild blacklist. And lost your status as an adventurer.

Ryuu: Yeah, and after I used up all my strength when I finished my revenge. I was covered in blood and dirt... It was an appropriate end for someone that had done something foolish. However...

Sora: That's where you met Syr, and how you started working at the hostess of fertility.

Ryuu: Yes. Mama Mia knew everything and yet she still took me in. I'm just a shameless, violent elf. Enough so that I might betray your trust.

Ryuu then walked pass Sora and he closed his eyes and grabbed her hand and she looked at him confused.

Sora: Don't put yourself down like that...it's ugly. I'd appreciate it more if you didn't say such things. What happens in the past cannot be undone, but you can change your future. I'm glad that you're alright, because if don't, you wouldn't have met Syr, Chloe the "Black Cat", Lunoire the "Black Fist", Anya, and also Mama Mia. And you wouldn't be able to meet me again. That's why, think highly of yourself once in awhile.

Ryuu looked at him completely and utterly shocked by his words and tears started streaming down her and Sora held her hand.

Ryuu: Thank you, Sora! You really are a kind hearted person! You really are a human worthy of my respect!

Sora: Now, show me that smile!

Ryuu smiled at him and he smiled back at her and the two of them went back to the campsite.

(Timeskip)

The next day arrived and Sora was called out by Finn.

Finn: Sora, if you don't mind? Would you accompany us fighting Goliath?

Sora: Sure, but why is that?

Finn: I know it was a selfish request and it would be great for none elite to gain some experience. However, we're still hurting from fighting a strings of irregular during our expedition. That's why if you please?

Sora smile at him.

Sora: Sure I don't mind.

Finn: Great, thank you. I'll be sure to reward you.

Sora then left Finn and saw that Bete was glaring at Bell due to him peeking at the girls bath and Tione and Tiona pulled him away and Sora, Asuna, and Aiz approached him.

Sora: Well, Bell just like I said. I will be helping Finn fight the Goliath.

Bell: Yeah, you're leaving, too, Miss Aiz, Miss Asuna?

Aiz: Yes. The two of us were assigned to the party that's leaving first.

Asuna: You're going with the second party, right?

Bell: Yes. Um...Please be careful out there.

Sora, Asuna and Aiz smiled at him.

Sora: You got it...

Aiz: Same to you...

Asuna: We'll see you later...

Sora, Asuna and yAiz were called out by Finn and Finn started giving out orders.

Finn: Tiona, Tione, Bete! You three will be on the front line. While I won't say anything if you bring down Goliath down entirely, focus on his legs first. Always recovers any magic stones.

Tione and Tinoa and Bete: You got it!

Finn: Aiz and Sora, you're in the center. The two of you will be backup for the offense and defense.

Sora and Aiz: Understood!

Finn: Raul, you and the others lower member will guard the back line. Take care of any monsters that overflow from the walls.

Raul: Rogers!

Finn: Asuna and Lefiya and the other Mages, begin casting the moment we enter the main hall. Once you're ready, launch all you have at once. Asuna will give you the signal.

Asuna and Lefiya: Okay!

All of them started moving inside the hall and saw the Goliath and prepared their weapons.

Finn: Everyone, prepare for battle! This should only take 3 minutes.

Bete and his group then rushed in and kicked the Goilath's feet making him stumble and Tione punched him in the face. The spell casters finished their chanting and launch their spells at once. The Goliath opened his eyes and saw Sora on top of him and went for a punch, but Sora dodge the attack and spin his body and slashed it's arms.

The Goliath fell onto his knees and saw Aiz charging up an attack and thrust her sword at him.

Aiz: Lil... Rafaga!

Aiz then thrust her sword right in the chest and the Goliath split in half and die and Finn smiled at the two of them.

Finn: That was brilliant you two. Nice teamwork!

Sora: It was nothing really.

Aiz: Thank you captain!

Sora: Finn, I was wondering since the floor boss is dead. Can I head back down to my party?

Fin thought for a moment and smile at him.

Finn: Very well, and when we meet back at the surface, we'll go grab a bite to eat.

Sora: Sounds like a plan.

Finn and Sora fist bumped with each others and Sora was about to head back to the 18th floor until Asuna called out to him.

Asuna: Sora, please don't do anything reckless.

Sora: Hey, you know reckless is my middle name right?

Asuna looked at him annoyed.

Asuna: Can be serious for once?!

Sora: Alright, I won't do anything reckless.

Asuna then grabbed his hand and pulled him towards her and kiss him and the rest of the party behind them looked surprised and Lefiya started crying

out of jealous and Finn and Aiz smiled at them. Asuna finally broke the kiss and the two of them had a blushed on their face.

Sora: I think I needed that. Well see you.

Sora then went back to the 18th floor and saw that the place was no longer full of life but full of rampaging monsters and he looked completely shocked.

Sora: What the?

(15 minutes before, after Bell and Sora part ways)

Bell then received a letter from Mord that he had kidnapped Hestia and if he want her back he have to come alone at the far east side of the central forest. After he had made it there Mord greeted him.

Bell: Where's my Goddess?!

Mord: Follow me!

Bell then followed Mord and he was now on top of a cliff and Mord challenged him to a duel between them. And if Bell wins Mord will give Hestia backed to him, but if Mord win, he will take all of Bell's equipment. Bell and Mord then prepared their weapons.

Mord: Don't get the wrong idea, brat. Now that the Lightning Flash isn't here, I'm gonna kicked the crap out of you!

Bell (mind): Just like Sora said. He will come after me the moment he leave.

Mord then slammed his sword to the ground and it create a smoke and Bell covered his eyes and after the smoke was gone, Mord was nowhere to be found and Bell looked completely shocked.

Bell: He's gone!

Bell them get punch on his right cheeks and he fell to the ground and he looked completely shocked. Before he could do anything the invisible Mord grabbed his collar and started hitting him and kicking him and he was knocked to the ground. Hermes who was on top of a hill was watching him get beaten up.

Hermes: The Magic Item, Hades Head. Splendid work, Asfi.

Asfi: you have some nasty hobbies. Do you have something against Bell Cranel? If Sora knows about this he will be furious?

Hermes: I'm well aware. And you could say this is my love. Bell doesn't know enough about the ugly side of humanity. Nasty or not, I wanted him to learn this about people. I won't deny that part of it's the entertainment, though.

Asfi: And if his fangs are broken here?

Hermes: That means he was never right for the job. Unlike Sora, he is not a hero, yet. And looks like they found out too. They're all so dazzlingly bright...

Hermes saw that Rin, Welf, and the rest of the Takemikazuchi Familia were on their way to Bell and Mikoto started using a bow and fires multiple arrows at the rest of Mord's party.

Guy 1: It's the Little Rookie's buddies!

Guy 2: How did they find us?

Ouka: Chigusa, my spear!

Chigusa: Right!

Chigusa then gave him the spear and started fighting and Welf use his Will of Wisp spell and destroy their mages. Rin who was behind sent multiple magic blast and sent them flying. But due to them being outnumber they can get through.

Rin: They're just to many of them!

Welf: We can't get close to Bell!

Someone then did a sneak attacked on Welf and due to that he lost the Magic Swords that he was carrying on his back. Another adventurer then slammed his feat to Welf and pinned him down and was about to hit him, but Ryuu showed up and hit the guys head with the edge of her sword knocking him out.

Ryuu: It seems you haven't learned your lesson. I'm here to help.

Rin: Then can you cover me!

( Flashback)

Sora: Rin! I want you to try combining some of your element spell.

Rin: What kind of spell?

Sora: First, generate some hydrogen and compress it to a high concentration...then add some oxygen, too...

(Present)

Rin(mind): Well, let's try out that spell..

Multiple blue fires started surrounding her body and he was generating a massive magic blast on her hand and everyone looked completely shocked. Rin then unleashed a massive Magic blast and it almost wiped out the other adventurers and they all looked at her shocked,

Rin: Okay! That's a little to strong! But I'm exhausted after just one shot!

Welf: No way!

Ryuu: What power...?

Back with Bell, he was still being pushed back by Mord due to his invisibility. Mord who was behind Bell did a punch and Bell managed to block it and Mord looked surprised.

Mord(mind): Was that a coincidence?

Mord then bring his fist to the air and went to punch him, but Bell managed to sensed his Malice and rolled his body to the front and dodge it again.

Mord: You can see me?

Bell(mind): I can feel his eyes and malice on me. Now remember the training Sora taught me.

(Flashback)

It was nighttime and currently Sora and Bell were outside the church for some extra training and Sora handed him a blindfolded and he looked confused.

Sora: Cover your eyes!

Bell: Why is that?

Sora: Let's try training for you to sense Malice!

Bell: Malice?!

Sora: If you are fighting an opponent that is invisible, what will you do? If you can't run away?

Bell didn't say anything and took the blindfold and cover his eyes and Sora sneak attack ad hit Bell from behind.

Sora: Try honing you sense, Bell!

Bell: Right!

Sora: Every person has his own aura and malice around his body. If you can master this, you'll be able to stop any invisibility opponent.

(Present)

Bell(mind): That's right! Every person has it. It just a matter of finding it.

Bell then closed his eyes and Mord looked at him furious and started punching and hitting, but Bell managed to dodge all of his attack and Hermes who was watching looked surprised.

Hermes: Hoh...

Mord then started getting tired and he glared at Bell and grabbed his sword.

Mord: I'll chop you in half, asshole!

Mord then slammed his sword to Bell and he managed to dodge it again and Bell saw a broken crystal behind him and sensed that Mord was in front of him and he throw a crystal dust at Mord which made him lose his eyesight. Bell quickly got up and kicked Mord straight in the face and it destroyed the Hades Head.

Mord: You stupid brat!

Hestia: Stop!

Bell: Goddess!

They all saw Hestia and Lili running towards them, but Mord and his crew didn't stop and continue to attack Bell until they sensed a massive pressure behind them and saw that Hestia was using her divine power.

Hestia: Stop.

The Takemikazuchi Familia bowed down their heads and the rest of them looked at Hestia completely shocked.

Hestia: Children, sheathe your swords.

They all looked terrified and Hestia approached them and they all started running away.

Hermes: Oh dear. Hestia's released her divine power? I guess our fun for the day is over!

Bell dropped to the ground completely exhausted and Hestia rushed to him and hugged him tightly.

Hestia: Bell! Bell, I'm so glad you're safe! I'm so glad!

Bell: G-Goddess...

Hestia: I'm sorry you got beaten up so badly over me...

Bell: No, I'm sorry that I couldn't protect you.

The rest of them watched and smiled.

Rin: Well, that's that...

A massive earthquake then appeared and they all looked completely shocked.

Welf: An Earthquake?

Ryuu: I don't like this shaking.

They all looked at the sky and the crystal above them started breaking apart.

Rin: What the hell is that?

A/N: Well we got one more chapter before the end of season 1. And honestly, I didn't think that the story would turn out to be pretty good. After season 1 finished I will be taking a break for this book, but don't worry, I will continue. I just want to try making other story as well. But as always, I hope you enjoy this chapter and thank you for reading and have a nice day all of you.