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Ever since Bell had been easily kidnapped by members of the Apollo Familia and used to threaten Noah, he seemed to have become even more determined than before—and much stronger as well.
At the very least, Bell no longer intended to have Noah protect him like a bodyguard, escort him into the Dungeon, and safely guide him through it. Instead, he had decided to explore the Dungeon alone.
According to Bell himself, although he still wanted Noah to continue teaching him combat techniques, that would also take up Noah's time.
Rather than spending that time constantly protecting him, it would be better for Noah to use it to improve himself instead of looking after Bell, a novice adventurer.
That was Bell's way of thinking.
Naturally, Noah had no objections.
After all, Bell's combat skills had already begun to take shape. All he needed next was constant practical experience, refinement, and turning them into techniques of his own.
So rather than having Noah, who had never fought with weapons like daggers or short swords, teach Bell, it would be better for Bell to figure things out himself.
What Noah taught was merely close-combat technique.
As for how to fight with weapons like short swords, Bell would probably have to explore that on his own.
Thus, early in the morning, Bell headed out full of energy, leaving Noah behind to have Hestia update his Status.
Incidentally, ever since Bell had joined the Hestia Familia, Hestia had stopped bringing Noah into her room to update his Status. Instead, she updated both Noah's and Bell's Statuses in the main hall.
However, after