Danmachi: There’s Absolutely Nothing Wrong With Seeking a Harem

Beneath the carefully raised canopy, the glow of the Magic Stone lamps mingled with the flickering firelight.

Members of Loki Familia and Hephaestus Familia sat in a circle on the ground. Ryuu was among them as well, sitting a short distance away from the others and staring blankly toward the center.

Her blue eyes brimmed with excitement and longing, like a little bird waiting to be fed, fixed firmly on the boy.

Bell was busy cooking.

Most of the monsters they had encountered during the expedition had been defeated by Loki Familia, and Bell had already wanted to express his thanks. Taking this chance, he took over the cooking duties.

Not only would it reward everyone and raise morale, it could also help repair his reputation in Loki Familia, especially among the Elven women.

There were few chances to truly relax during an expedition. It was not just Ryuu. Everyone else was also drawn in by the aroma, watching Bell with expectant faces.

When dinner began, the camp filled with the sounds of hearty eating and the lively bustle of a tavern.

"Delicious! Why is Argonaut-kun so good at cooking?"

Tiona licked the corner of her mouth.

The meat ingredients brought by the supporters were clearly not that abundant, yet the boy had managed to make a richly layered, delicious meal.

"Maybe someone taught me? I don't really remember."

Bell answered honestly.

"Cr-Cranel-san, please give me another bowl..."

Ryuu spoke with a flushed face.

Only a short while had passed, yet her eating speed was just like her title, swift as a Gale.

"Bell, can you make fried potato balls?"

Ais asked, blinking.

"I don't have enough oil, so I can't make them..."

Bell answered awkwardly.

Should I keep fried potato balls in my pouch from now on?

But with how sharp this natural girl's instincts are, wouldn't she just pounce on me directly?

"Ais, do you want some of the meat from my bowl?"

"Riveria, no need..."

"Hey, Lefiya, Riveria-sama didn't tell you to share your meat with Ais-san, so why are you suddenly eating so fast?"

"Waaah... Elfy-san, don't say weird things!"

In the cheerful atmosphere, everyone began praising Bell, bright smiles spreading across their faces.

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"Now then, let's go over tomorrow morning's arrangements one last time."

After dinner ended, Finn spoke as the Captain.

"As I said before, the next stage of exploration will be handled by a designated team. Everyone else will remain at the camp on the fiftieth floor."

The battles starting from the fifty-first floor demanded extremely high individual ability from Adventurers.

The most common formation of vanguard, rear guard, Mages, and Healers had already lost its meaning under the brutal pressure of survival. If the entire expedition moved together, not only would they be unable to help, they would interfere with command. In the worst case, they might even drag down the First-Class Adventurers.

Taking those factors into account, Finn selected the elite members for the assault.

Finn, Riveria, Gareth, Bete, Ais, Tiona, and Tione. Seven First-Class Adventurers in total.

"Next are the supporters. Alicia, Lefiya..."

Finn read out the names decided in advance.

Among them, Lefiya was the only Level 3.

Finally, Finn's gaze fell on the boy. "Bell Cranel."

"Wait, Captain? The Little Rookie is joining the assault team too?"

Anakitty immediately stood up.

Her black tail stiffened into a straight line, as if she could not accept it.

"Yes, Aki. Not only Bell Cranel, [Gale] will also be joining the supporters."

Finn answered calmly.

The boy had saved Ais and the others more than once, and Finn trusted him fully. Since Bell had personally vouched for [Gale] and asked that she join the expedition, Finn naturally had no reason to hesitate.

Ryuu had also volunteered to accompany the boy. Wherever Bell went, she would go.

Taking that into account, Finn placed the two of them among the supporters. If something unexpected really happened, Ryuu, who possessed the strength of a First-Class Adventurer, could also serve as insurance.

"..."

Anakitty glanced at the boy.

She flicked her tail and said, "The Little Rookie and Gale are both outsiders. This is too risky."

Aside from a few Loki Familia members keeping watch near the camp, everyone else silently waited for the discussion to continue.

The cheerful mood from earlier turned serious.

"Oh, how sad. So I'm an outsider too, huh?"

Tsubaki gave a wicked grin and sighed.

"Aki, you fought Bell Cranel in a mock battle, so you should know his strength. The same goes for Gale. Her identity may not be something we can openly speak of, but Bell Cranel is vouching for her."

Finn looked around at the faces of the members and added, "Does anyone here doubt this boy's character?"

"..."

Only silence answered Finn.

"Then it seems the answer is settled."

Finn drew his conclusion.

He had seen through Aki's intention and did not say anything more.

Gale was on the Guild's bounty list. Was someone in such a gray area truly trustworthy? Finn and the others were not worried, but some members would not necessarily think the same way.

Anakitty's words were meant to cast herself as the villain, giving Finn a natural opening to say what needed to be said.

For the clever Cat girl, that was nothing difficult. It would only lower her own reputation a little.

Bell naturally understood that.

"I never expected Aki to care so much about me. I'm a little flattered."

Bell deliberately raised his voice.

"Nya?!"

Anakitty let out an embarrassed cry.

Her tail swished nonstop, and her black ears drooped, as if trying to block out the words around her.

"So that's what Aki was thinking?"

"I almost misunderstood just now."

"Aki is already meowing before she's even had any alcohol? How rare. She really is a tsundere, isn't she?"

The women close to Anakitty all smiled.

"I wasn't thinking that at all, nya!!"

Anakitty argued with a red face.

Compared to leaving the members with a bad impression of her, the boy seemed to think this kind of reputation suited her better.

By pure coincidence, that arrow of shame struck Anakitty right in the heart. She hugged her knees where she sat on the ground, deciding she would get revenge for this arrow one day.

"All right. The assault team members are settled. Aki, I'm leaving command of the fiftieth-floor camp to you. If the new type of monster from last time appears, keep your distance whenever possible unless the situation demands otherwise, so your weapons don't get dissolved."

Finn reminded them of the relevant details.

"Yes!"

Anakitty immediately stood up, hiding the embarrassment on her face.

Finn then explained where to retreat if an abnormal situation occurred, who would patrol at night, and the intervals for changing shifts.

Once everything was arranged, he dismissed everyone and told them to rest.

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However, before Bell could get up, the Werewolf Bete was already standing in front of him.

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