During the three days of discussion before Shen Mo's arrival, he had expressed his opinion more than once.
To put it simply,
in his view, there was not much difference between the adventurers' current abilities. Whether they were Level Seven adventurers or Level One beginners, their strength was more or less the same.
In the Dungeon, what was tested was far more than strength alone.
Otherwise, Hestia would never have let Bell, who was still a rookie, participate.
"Hmph." Bert snorted coldly, still not taking it too seriously.
That was simply his personality.
Riviera did not say anything else.
However, as she looked at the two gods, Loki and Hestia, not far away, she seemed deep in thought.
Sure enough.
After Loki returned, she announced some news.
"Everyone, Bell will be participating in this selection event with all of you." Loki still wore a beaming smile. "Just treat him as a temporary member of our team. Help him out if you can."
"Huh?" Bert was the first to object. "Are you kidding me? Why are we bringing a burden along?"
Being called a burden to his face, Bell immediately flushed scarlet and did not dare raise his head.
He especially did not dare look at Ais.
He seemed afraid that the person he admired would also look at him like a burden.
"Bell is no burden!" Hestia immediately protested, glaring angrily at Bert.
"Even putting his strength aside, what else would you call someone who fled in terror at the sight of blood if not a burden?" Bert would not show any consideration to a god who was not his own patron. He remained completely merciless. "I will never agree to this."
"Whether you agree or not doesn't matter, because I've already agreed." Loki's smile became somewhat dangerous. "Boy, do