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I think back on the times when I delivered his lunch.

Seeing the smile spread across his face made me happy.

Then there were times when he would be talking with other girls.

I started to feel a little jealous watching him laugh it up with people aside from me.

There are endless examples like that. And after all those experiences piled up...

I...

became smitten with him.

Now I want to know. Is what I'm feeling love?

Can I be freed from the shackles of Goddesshood?

I need to validate myself. And prove who I want to be.

Syr

Congratulations, Little Miss Supporter!

You ranked up with the latest status update and finally became Level 2!

Who did?

You, silly!

I did what?

You ranked up!

I wanted to announce it to the whole team.

And also...

Hooray!

Liliruca Arde! Level 2! Level freakin' 2!

It's actually real!

My time has finally come!

Welcome to the era of Lili, folks!

Congratulations.

Way to go!

I'm really happy for you, Lili.

It's amazing!

Thank you, everybody!

I promise to prove myself even more useful to our party!

Oh, and one more thing.

Since Lady Haruhime is the last one in the party that's still Level 1,

I'll use my Level 2 skills to train her rigorously!

Right, about that... Haruhime ranked up, too. Congrats.

Say what?!

Congratulations!

Way to go!

I'm really happy for you, Miss Haruhime!

Thank you, everybody!

Why didn't you say something earlier?!

I was until you got excited and jumped the gun.

Aw phooey!

Whenever I think back on it, I'm reminded of just how harrowing that expedition was.

It's almost a miracle we came back alive.

Although the rest of us didn't rank up, our stats still got a big boost.

It was one hell of an adventure, so we at least deserve that much.

Speaking of which, Lady Hestia,

didn't Master Bell rank up, too?

I mean, he must have gone through some harsh battles after falling down to the Deep Floors...

Well, it seems he's worthy of ranking up.

But I won't let him!

Why not?!

Think about it! He barely reached Level 4 before you guys left on that expedition!

It's way too early for him to rank up again!

You have no idea how much stress it causes me to deal with all those jerks at the Denatus

who always try to stick him with super awkward aliases!

Please just give me a little more time...

Well, that's our Captain for you.

He's the definition of "extraordinary".

Sorry fur the interruption, folks!

But I'd like to purrpose a toast in celebration of your meowculous return!

Cheers, meow!

Cheers!

Okay, let's cat this underway!

Quit it! You dumb cats!

Look behind you!

Lady Daphne, Lady Cassandra. Congratulations to both of you on your rank up to Level 3.

Why, thank you.

Right back at you, Liliruca.

I couldn't have done it without you as my mentor, Lady Daphne!

Jeez! Why do we have to keep working to prepurr food and drinks during the pawrty?!

Fur crying out loud! We helped with the expedition, too!

This is pawsitively unfair!

Yeah, except we showed up after most of the fighting was over.

So we hardly did anything.

Quit yer yappin' and get back to workin'!

Meow!

It's a shame the Gods and Goddesses couldn't join us tonight.

The timing was bad. You know that the Goddess Festival is just around the corner.

Plus, they're holding a support rally for Lady Demeter soon.

Support rally?

The Goddess Festival is a celebration

where everyone shows their appreciation for this year's successful harvest.

But...

The four main Goddesses who represent fertility have

to be enshrined on the pillars that are erected in the town square.

And they stay there for all 3 days of the festival without a break.

Yikes, the Goddesses have it pretty rough, too, huh?

Thanks for waiting.

Oh, Miss Syr! I appreciate th—

Did something happen between you and Ryu?

Not that I can think of. What gives you that idea?

Oh, come on. Just look.

She's been avoiding you this entire time.

So I figured something must have happened.

W-Well, I'm not sure...

Thanks for waiting. Here's your steak.

So, uh, Miss Ryu...

You want another round of ale, yes?

Huh? No, actually, I just...

I'll get right on that.

Uh... Miss Ryu?!

Something's clearly wrong with her.

But I don't remember us getting into an argument or anything...

Miss Syr?!

You louse.

Alrighty! Things are kitten exciting!

Meow it's time fur even more fun!

I'm gonna purrform a song!

Don't you dare! You stupid furbrain!

Your tone deaf singing will make everybody un-cat-fur-able!

Get your mitts off me! I wanna sing!

I'm taking the garbage out.

Okay.

This is bad.

I'm acting weird. And it's going to hurt his feelings.

Even though Bell hasn't done anything wrong!

What is wrong with me?!

I just called him "Bell" like we're on a first-name basis!

Miss Ryu?

Bell?! How did this happen? It's just the two of us?!

I'm sorry if I did something to offend you.

Do you mind if we talk for a littl—

Who goes there?!

Huh?! It's me!

What was that noise?

Did a wagon just crash or something?

Huh?

Why...?

I never know how to hold myself back...

I'm sorry. I shouldn't have reacted like that.

Shucks! Don't apologize, I'm okay now.

But Miss Ryu... did I do something?

No, it's not your fault.

I'm not mad at you or anything.

And it's not because of something you did.

It's just...

Just what?

I've been having trouble looking you in the face lately.

But why?!

I've repeatedly caused you nothing but concern, and I'm truly sorry about that.

But please believe me when I say that you're not at fault here.

O-Okay, then. I guess that's fine.

As long as I know you're not upset with me, Miss Ryu.

It's a load off my mind.

Don't you need to get back to the party?

Not really, everyone told me that I should go and talk with you.

What about you? Aren't you on the job?

Well...

Even if I rush back now, I'd still get in trouble for taking too long.

You know how Mama Mia is.

So, I'll stay a little longer.

By the way, I noticed that your hair's getting longer.

Oh really?

Yeah.

Good morning, Ryu.

Same to you, Syr.

You're early today. Did Mama Mia get on your case?

Yeah. I left my post last night...

for just a little too long.

Are you starting to fall for Mister Bell?

Wh-Wh-Wh-What are you talking about?!

Y-You know there's no way that I'd try and steal your crush from you...

I have feelings for Mister Bell.

Do you mind if I invite him on a date to the Goddess Festival?

Why would you ask me that...?

Because I get the feeling my actions could end up hurting you.

Since no matter how the date ultimately turns out, you may get disheartened by it.

It's possible we even get into a fight that ruins our relationship forever.

So that's why...

I wanted to ask your permission first.

Well, I owe you my life.

And I want... to pay back all your kindness.

Fall in love with whoever you want, Syr.

You're free to invite anybody on a date.

Because I'll always be rooting for you.

Thank you.

Coming! Just give me a second!

Um, who might you be?

Bell Cranel.

Th-That's me. But how do you know my name?

Whether I like it or not, it's impossible to live in Orario and not hear people speak of your name.

Be more mindful of the fact that your reputation precedes you to a very annoying degree.

You have such an uncouth face. I find it extremely off-putting.

Huh?

I wish you had never shown up.

Here.

It's a letter to you from someone who commands respect.

So you better read every last letter.

Who the heck was that? Wish I knew.

She's from the Freya Familia.

You guys were there the whole time?!

We were curious to see who was at the door.

What is that letter?

Could it be...?!

I get the feeling it's nothing but trouble.

Well, I have no idea.

But you're sure that person is from the Freya Familia?

Her name is Horn.

She was granted permission to serve Lady Freya directly. Like a personal assistant to the Gods.

She doesn't have an alias despite being a high-class adventurer, which is pretty uncommon.

Okay, but can we get back to the letter now?!

I've heard the rumors.

Supposedly, Lady Freya flat-out rejected letting anyone name her.

Yeah. She said: "No one gets to put a label on her."

So most other adventurers have taken to calling her "Nameless".

That's interesting...

Forget about her for now!

I want to know what kind of letter the Freya Familia would send to Master Bell!

Like, what if...

it's a love letter?!

Huh?!

Seriously? After all that shit she just gave him?

She was merely the messenger. Not the one who wrote it.

Then who is it from?!

Oh, come on! We still don't know what kind of letter it is!

Whatever! Just open it right now!

Dear Mr. Bell, would you please accompany me on a date to the Goddess Festival?

Yours truly, Syr.

Oh no...

Just as expected...

It was a love letter!

Whaaaat?!

B-Bell got a love letter?

Who the hell sent it?!

That advisor of his from the Guild? Or maybe Cassandra from Miach's place?

Or was it that amazoness bombshell, Aisha?!

Or wait, don't tell me! Not that Wallen-whatsherface!

It was Lady Syr from the tavern!

I should've known...

How dare she send a love letter to MY Bell!

I figured there was an unspoken cease-fire from how we all kept each other in check,

so I never expected a direct attack.

A masterful plan, as much as I hate to admit it.

"Cease-fire"?

We need to talk, Little Missy!

How did this slip under your nose when you're supposed to keep watch over him?!

I demand answers, dammit!

My sincere apologies, Lady Hestia.

I must admit I never expected someone would be daring enough to deliver a love letter straight to our doorstep.

I guess it's true the higher-class ranks of adventures are filled with nothing but dishonorable monsters.

Um, so hey,

I'm more curious to know why a letter from Miss Syr would get delivered by someone from the Freya Familia.

I have a guess. Maybe Lady Syr is a member of the Freya Familia?

That can't be right.

I highly doubt that she's ever had a Farna engraved.

Maybe she's like Lady Haruhime used to be. A member of the Familia who's considered a non-combatant.

I can't really picture that.

In any case, it's strange for Lady Freya's personal assistant to come all the way here to deliver that letter.

Honestly, I think once you consider that Lady Syr is involved, all speculation becomes pointless.

I mean, you know what Lady Syr is like, right?

She always has a charming smile and seems to get along with literally everyone, adventurers and Gods alike.

So I don't find it strange even if Nameless delivers a letter for her.

Good point.

Makes sense to me.

I guess that's possible.

Come to think of it...

I've never actually met this "Syr" girl in person.

Huh?!

I kept hearing about how she gave lunches to Bell,

so one day I lurked in the shadows to go and show her my appreciation, but she wasn't around.

Sounds more like you went to spy on her...

Now I get it! The reason I couldn't find Syr-whatsherface that day was because she's too intimidated by me, huh?

She had no reason to be intimidated by you! And stop adding "whatsherface" to people's names!

There isn't much time left until the Goddess Festival.

What are you going to do, Bell?

I guess... I'll go visit Miss Syr tomorrow.

Really?!

You invited that adventurer boy out on date, Syr?!

Shush! You're being too loud!

So you're finally making the move to purrsue him romantically?

A date to the Goddess Festival is serious business!

Did he say yes or what?!

I don't know yet.

Since I wrote it in a letter that I just had a friend deliver to him.

Really? Why didn't you do it yourself?

It's unusual for you to need suppawt.

Well, you see...

I was worried if we met up beforehand and joked around with each other like usual

that Mr. Bell would get too relaxed and think I was inviting him casually.

But I want this to be a serious date.

That's so adorable!

Meow! If he shows his white head around here before the Goddess Festival,

I'll just say you're busy and furighten him away!

In fact, no guys purrmitted in the tavern whatsoever!

We can't stay in business like that, dummy!

What's the deal, Ottarl?

You better not have called us here for more stupid shit.

The look on your face is even harsher than usual.

Does that mean something drastic happened worth calling an emergency meeting like this?

The celebration of Goddesses have cometh, and a banquet of fruitfulness begins forthwith.

Hence we congregate now for a sanguine ovation that adorns the eve of our climactic battle.

Shut your mouth, Hogni. You're wasting time.

I gathered you here for one reason.

Our honorable patron, Lady Syr to be specific...

will be going on a date with Bell Cranel.

How did that happen?!

Explain in more detail!

A report came in from Horn.

Lady Syr apparently invited him out on a date to the Goddess Festival.

And not for fun. It's romantic.

Seriously?!

For real?!

To the Goddess Festival?!

Hold on! What about her bodyguards?

We're going to split into two groups, obviously.

Which means...

We must decide our roles at the Goddess Festival now.

Our Mistress is she who governs over fertility. Thus it is inevitable for her to inhabit the center of the capital.

Hence, placing her on the scales against the damsel of destiny is nigh impossible to avoid.

Make yourself easier to understand, stupid Elf!

Hedin! Translation, now!

Fret not, for a master plan dwells within me.

I'm not responsible for babysitting this moron.

The protracted chaos can be torn asunder through the sacrifice of a rabbit.

Whatever! Just do it!

"Why not save ourselves time and just assassinate Bell Cranel?" That's the gist of it.

Cut the crap, you dumbass!

You know that Lady Freya has already set her sights on him!

We can't do something like that unilaterally!

I know how you feel, but forget it!

Even doing it secretly is out of the question!

It would only make Lady Freya upset!

To play the long game is fatuous. For time is a resource in which our quantity is limite—

If Bell Cranel dies, then it's very likely Lady Freya will chase after his spirit and return all the way to Heaven.

What?! No way! That sucks!

Wh-Wh-Wh-What should we do, you guys?!

Don't break character, you stupid weak-ass Elf!

This is dumb. I'm leaving.

Wait, Allen. The meeting isn't over.

It should already be obvious that I'm guarding the girl.

You guys can figure out your own positions.

Well, I said I was going to meet up with Miss Syr,

but I don't even know what to say to her.

What exactly did you mean by "date"?

There's no way I could ask that!

Maybe this is just one of her pranks.

And she wants to see how flustered it makes me.

Jeez, Mister Bell! All it took was the word "date" for you to get all sorts of wild ideas, huh?

Gosh, I'm sorry! Didn't mean to lead you on!

Actually, wait, there's no way that's the case.

Ruminating over it like this is pointless.

I should just head for the tavern.

What was that?!

Fight evermore, my immortal lightning warriors.

Caelus Hildr!

Fire Bolt!

You're a disappointment.

Who are you?

Hildrsleif...

Hedin Selland!

Shut up, harebrain.

Raise your voice and I'll crush your throat.

I'm taking you with me now. You have no choice in the matter.

I want to know. Is what I'm feeling love?

Can I be freed from the shackles of Goddesshood?

That's why I've decided to take the plunge

and submit entirely to my impulses.

Even if that decision flies in the face of divine will,

I have no choice but to tackle this head-on.

What a surprise to see you here in that form. I understand you have a wish to make?

I wish... for a chance.

To go on a date. With Bell Cranel at the Goddess Festival.

May I have your permission?

Very well, but on one condition.

If that boy figures out the truth about you,

then it ends immediately. And you never get to see him again.

Can you agree to that?

Yes.

Then best of luck.

That's a fair trade.

Now it's a one-off game between the Goddess and me.

Next time

Master

Training

Next time: "Master".