Bell

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Bell Cranel (贝尔)
Alias(es)	Little Rookie 173
Species/Race	Human 190
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Hestia Familia; cooperates with the Loki Familia and Take-Mikazuchi Familia 145 150 173
Occupation/Role	Adventurer; Hestia Familia captain; trainee blacksmith 155 168
First Appearance	Chapter 144

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Lv.1	145	Receives Hestia’s Falna. His initial Status contains one empty magic slot, the unidentified [??] skill, and [Qi Refining]. 145
Lv.1 — abnormal growth	147	His ability values surge beyond normal SSS limits: Strength 2212, Endurance 2307, Dexterity 2579, Agility 2736, Magic 2001, and Qi 2994. 147
Lv.1 — Argonaut acquired	157	Achieving a Great Feat unlocks Argonaut, a Skill that charges active actions. 157
Lv.2	165–166	Levels up after training and Dungeon exploration with Lili; gains the Development Ability [Luck]. 165 166
Lv.3	188	Reaches Lv.3 after overcoming Phryne, who had been enhanced to Lv.6 by Haruhime’s magic. 188
Level not specified	193	Hestia performs another level-up and records the new Skill Bull-Fighting Hero; a later account still identifies Bell’s official level as Lv.3. 193 216
Level not specified	221	Shi Fu’s departure unlocks Bell’s memories, triggers a further level-up, and grants additional unnamed Skills. 221

Background

Bell trained daily from the age of four under Shi Fu, whom he calls Master. Shi Fu was originally a bodiless soul from another world attached to Bell; after Bell received a Falna, Shi Fu manifested as the unidentified Skill on Bell’s Status. 145 153

He entered Orario without a Falna and declared his goal of becoming a hero. After briefly considering the Loki and Freya Familias, he accepted Hestia’s invitation and became the first member of the Hestia Familia. 144 145

Appearance

Bell is a white-haired young man with red eyes, a broad back, and a notably well-trained physique from years of daily exercise. 144 145 167

• His body can be covered by a thin layer of white, transforming armor responsive to his Qi and blood. 155
• When Shi Fu takes control, Bell’s hair tips darken and the centers of his red eyes turn black, giving the impression that two presences share one body. 167
• His combat states often manifest as white radiance, holy fire, or fused white light flames. 162 180 188

Personality

Bell is polite, earnest, and unusually open toward strangers. He trusts Hestia immediately, seeks Eina’s advice before taking deeper risks, and treats allies and supporters with respect. 145 146 158

His defining ambition is to become a hero. Bell repeatedly intervenes for people in danger despite the consequences: he helps Lili after discovering her deception, rescues Haruhime from the Ishtar Familia, protects Wiene and the Xenos, and insists on accompanying Ryu into the Deep Floors. 159 185 195 217

He is compassionate without being passive. Bell favors purification and restraint over killing when possible, but he will fight decisively against those who threaten his companions or exploit others. 174 195 203

Abilities & Skills

Falna and Qi Refining

Bell’s Falna is abnormal even by Orario standards. Its growth conversion rapidly turns his previous training into ability values, while Qi Refining raises his Qi and enhances every basic attribute. 145 147 148

• Raises ability values and their growth caps.
• Provides growth correction and slightly accelerates stat growth.
• Enhances resistance to abnormal statuses and continuously weakens their effects.
• Improves self-healing and automatically restores stamina and mental strength. 145
• Allows Bell to perceive Qi, track monsters, and identify individuals by their “Root.” 149 194 216
• His healing is rapid enough to recover severe burns and corrosive injuries while continuing to travel through the Deep Floors. 219 220

Unidentified Skill and Shi Fu

Bell’s original [??] Skill cannot be interpreted by the Falna. It houses Shi Fu, his otherworldly Master, who can communicate mentally, teach him in a mental space, and temporarily control Bell’s body. 145 153 154

• Shi Fu carries more than a hundred abilities and considers himself an “Inheritor” responsible for passing them on. 154
• Shi Fu’s influence greatly accelerates Bell’s growth after level increases. 175
• Bell receives training, techniques, and eventually sealed memories through Shi Fu’s mental space. 165 176 221
• Shi Fu departs after calling Bell’s Deep Floor expedition his “graduation exam,” releasing Bell’s stored memories and causing another level-up. 221

Argonaut

Argonaut charges active actions, allowing Bell to amplify physical techniques, Qi manipulation, armor functions, and magic combinations. 157 180

• It can charge attacks, movement, and the process of mixing Qi with holy fire. 157 188
• Bell learns to charge Skills instantly under Shi Fu’s instruction. 188
• It can enhance all basic abilities, including the Qi abilities produced through Qi Refining. 180

Limit Break

Limit Break is Argonaut’s strongest documented activation state. It temporarily lets Bell exceed his level cap by roughly two levels. 187

• While Lv.2, Bell could exert approximately Lv.4 power before adding his Qi and holy fire enhancements. 187 188
• The state consumes substantial stamina and Qi, making prolonged use unsustainable. 187
• Bell used it to contest Phryne after she was boosted to Lv.6. 187 188

Argo Vesta

Argo Vesta is Bell’s no-chant magic, awakened from a Falna pattern left by Vesta. It creates holy fire that purifies curses, negative emotions, and abnormal mental or physical states. 169

• Buffs Bell by increasing all basic abilities and adding fire damage to his attacks.
• Can be applied to allies, increasing their basic abilities and giving their attacks fire damage.
• Consumes mental energy continuously while active.
• Its effect scales with the intensity of the flames. 169
• Bell used it to bolster frightened adventurers against monsters and to support Ryu during their pursuit of Jaro. 171 217
• Its holy fire helps Bell resist and purge Ishtar’s Charm authority. 190 191

White Light Flame

Bell can use Argonaut to deeply combine Qi and Argo Vesta, creating White Light Flame. 188

• Appears at the instant of impact to block attacks, negate force, or strengthen strikes.
• Enabled Bell to overwhelm Phryne after Shi Fu took control of his body. 188
• Forms the basis of his Argo... Vesta finishing state against Hyacinthus. 180

Hero Ring

Hero Ring is Bell’s combat technique that creates light spheres which expand into rings to accelerate his body, punches, and recovery motions. 203

• Allows sudden bursts of movement comparable to teleportation.
• Can accelerate individual strikes and amplify their impact just before contact.
• Places heavy strain on Bell’s body; using too many spheres risks injury. 203
• Bell used it to defeat Dix, cross the Transcendent Arena with Ryu, and break through the Black Goliath’s defenses. 203 208 220

Collapse Force

Hero Ring: Collapse Force is a large-scale shockwave attack. 208

• Bell used it against the Black Goliath after Mikoto restrained the monster with gravity magic.
• The attack destroyed much of the Black Goliath’s upper body and exposed part of its Magic Stone for Lili to finish. 208

Martial Arts and Craftsmanship

Bell learned practical combat techniques from Shi Fu before receiving a Falna and continues to refine them through battle. 145 150

• Penetrating Force — A power-exertion technique Bell teaches to the Loki Familia; it is learnable rather than a personal Skill. 150
• Transforming-armament combat — He adapts his armor into blades, gauntlets, and other forms according to the situation. 155 156
• Smithing — Bell develops forging skill under Shi Fu’s guidance, producing custom equipment for Loki Familia members such as Gareth. 168 212
• Golden Light Mantra — Bell learns to cover himself in golden light, easing discomfort and improving his Qi control; he later chooses to teach it to Lili. 211

Equipment

• Basic armor — Purchased through a Guild loan before Bell’s first Dungeon entry. 145
• Transforming armor / magical artifact — Forged by Shi Fu using Bell’s Qi and blood; it is light, reacts to Bell’s thoughts and Qi, and can become weapons or reinforce specific body parts. 155 156
• Magic-absorption function — The armor can absorb portions of magical attacks, including the flames of a magic sword, though its limits are not absolute. 159 180

Relationships

• Hestia — Patron goddess and the first person to recruit Bell in Orario. Bell trusts her completely, while Hestia is fiercely protective of him and worries about the attention his abnormal growth attracts. 144 145 147
• Shi Fu — Bell’s Master, mentor, and former attached soul. Shi Fu trained Bell since childhood, advises him telepathically, teaches him techniques in the mental space, and eventually leaves after declaring Bell’s training complete. 153 154 221
• Liliruca Arde — Bell’s supporter, student, and Hestia Familia companion. Bell sees through Lili’s initial attempt to exploit him but helps her leave the Soma Familia; he later teaches her Qi Refining and supports her development. 158 159 161 165
• Welf — Blacksmith companion and Hestia Familia member. Welf seeks Bell’s help with magic swords, then joins Bell’s Dungeon party and assists in battles such as the Black Goliath fight. 170 172 173 208
• Eina Zul — Bell’s half-elf Guild advisor. She teaches him Dungeon basics and urges him not to take unnecessary risks. 146 147
• Ais Wallenstein — Loki Familia adventurer whom Bell meets after defeating a Minotaur. She asks him to teach her Penetrating Force, and Bell later comforts her during the Monster Festival. 149 150 155
• Haruhime — Bell resolves to rescue her from the Ishtar Familia and later persuades Hestia and Lili to accept her into the Hestia Familia. 185 191 192
• Wiene — A Dragon Girl and Xenos whom Bell rescues on the 19th Floor. He treats her as a person rather than a monster and protects her from hostile adventurers. 194 195 196
• Ryu — Bell shares Shi Fu’s secret with Ryu while helping pursue Jaro. They survive the Deep Floors together, with Bell repeatedly protecting her and Ryu relying on his abilities. 216 217 220 221

Story Role / Major Arcs

Arrival in Orario and Hestia Familia

Bell arrives in Orario seeking to become a hero, joins Hestia’s Familia, receives his Falna, registers with the Guild, and begins exploring the Dungeon. His past training immediately converts into extraordinary Status growth, drawing Hestia’s concern. 144 145 146 147

Loki Familia Cooperation

After defeating a Minotaur and meeting Ais, Bell agrees to cooperate with the Loki Familia by teaching Shi Fu’s training methods and practical techniques. The cooperation also allows Shi Fu to craft expensive custom equipment for its members. 149 150 154 157

Lili, Welf, and the War Game

Bell hires Lili as a supporter, helps her escape the Soma Familia, and trains her in the Dungeon. Welf later joins the Hestia Familia, creating a core party around Bell, Lili, and Welf. 157 161 170 173

When Apollo Familia provokes Hestia Familia into a War Game, Bell defeats its members in an arena gauntlet before overcoming Hyacinthus with Argo... Vesta. The victory disbands Apollo Familia and transfers its assets to Hestia Familia. 174 177 179 180

Haruhime Rescue and the Ishtar Familia

Bell refuses to abandon Haruhime despite the Ishtar Familia’s superior strength. After battling Phryne, infiltrating Ishtar Familia headquarters, resisting Ishtar’s Charm, and protecting Haruhime, Bell’s side defeats the Familia and causes its dissolution. 185 187 190 191 192

Xenos Conflict

Bell rescues Wiene, recognizes her intelligence, and openly rejects the belief that all monsters must be enemies. He later fights Dix in defense of the Xenos, declaring the monsters his friends, and defeats him with Hero Ring. 194 195 203

Bell subsequently leads his allies against the Black Goliath, using Collapse Force to expose its Magic Stone and trusting Lili to deliver the final strike. 208

Deep Floor Expedition and Shi Fu’s Departure

Bell aids Ryu in pursuing Jaro into the Deep Floors. The pair survive corrosive monsters, repeated Monster Feasts, and the Transcendent Arena, relying on Bell’s regeneration, Hero Ring mobility, and Ryu’s tactical guidance. 217 218 219 220

After they return safely, Shi Fu leaves Bell, unlocks his memories, and triggers a new level-up, ending Bell’s long period of direct instruction under his Master. 221

Notable Quotes

“To become a ‘hero’!” 144

“I want to become a hero—the kind who is pure-hearted and devoted, who will reach out to help anyone in need.” 191