Bell returns to the camp.

Bell: I must have heard wrong. I can't believe Miss Riveria wants to do this again, although I wouldn't mind either. I can't believe how turned on I got when she made fun of my size.

Bell put his gear back on and started heading back to his camp.

Bell: I don't know why the Loki family was here, but I hope they're gone. While I'd like to see and talk to Miss Ais, I could wait as long as it means not seeing Miss Riveria. I don't think I'll be able to see her face for a long time.

Upon arriving with his family, Bell could only curse his luck as he saw his companions preparing that day's meal, but to his "bad" luck, the Loki family was helping them.

Lili: Bell Sama, I hope everything went well for you. The Loki family asked us to stay with us on this expedition, but we told them they would have to speak to you since you are the captain of the family.

Tiona: Argonauteee

Tiona came running towards Bell.

Tiona: Argonaut, I want to see how strong you've gotten in all the time I haven't seen you fight.

Bell: I-I don't think there'll be a problem, but it won't be bad for your family. I mean, I don't know how long they've been here, but if it's too long, the goddess Loki will be very worried.

Tione: Don't worry, Bell Cranel. We asked that you let us do this little incursion for a week. We still have three days left, not counting today. If anything happens, Ais or I will return to the surface to speak with the goddess Loki.

Bell: Then I don't see a problem with you staying, although I don't know how we're going to divide the profits.

Tione: You'll have to discuss that with Riveria. She didn't want to give us any more information, but she wanted us to stay with you.

Bell: S-So the one who came up with the idea of ​​staying was Miss Riveria?

Ais: Yes, Riveria wanted to stay.

Ais spoke behind Bell, causing him to yelp in fright and turn to look at her.

Bell: Ais-san, please don't scare me like that...

Bell fell silent when he saw that Ais wasn't wearing the armor she always wears.

Bell (whispering): Beautiful.

Ais blushed slightly upon hearing what Bell said. Meanwhile, the Amazon sisters couldn't believe what they were seeing. The sword princess herself, who had rejected over 100 men, was blushing because someone had called her pretty.

Tiona (whispering to Tione): What do you think is going on between those two?

Tione (whispering to Tiona): I don't know, but I could almost swear those two like each other. Poor Bell. Ais won't date anyone until she kills the black dragon.

Tiona (whispering to Tione): The good thing is that Argonaut-kun is strong, so he can help him fulfill his dream faster and he can go out with her. Although it's sad, I'd like to go out with him too.

Tione just turned to look at Tiona in shock, unable to believe she had just admitted she liked someone weaker than her. Then she sighed, remembering that her sister didn't fully fit the normal Amazon genre, so it would be strange for her to fall in love like one.

Ais (blushing): D-Do you want to train together?

Bell: T-That would be nice.

Before they left the camp to train, someone stopped them.

Riveria: Stop right there. The first two of you are going to eat, and then you can do whatever you want.

Ais nodded, unaware that Bell froze at Riveria's voice.

Riveria: Speaking of which, while the food is going on, I'd like to talk to you, Cranel-san, if you don't mind.

Bell: Y-YES.

Bell approached to talk to Riveria, but she, not wanting anyone to interrupt them, asked him to follow him to a different tent.

Riveria: I don't know what you're doing here. Besides asking us to join your exploration, you're letting them do all the work with the food. Go help them.

All the girls nodded and ran off, not wanting to anger Riveria.

Riveria: Tione, remember not to let Ais touch anything while you're cooking.

Tione: Yes, Mama San.

Riveria (sighing): How many times do I have to tell you not to call me that?

Bell: S-So what did Riveria-san want to talk to me about?

Riveria: Calm down, Bell. I'm not going to do anything while we're at camp. I just want to talk to you about the expedition.

Bell: W-Why did she want to stay and help us?

Riveria: Are you kidding? I just found something new to have fun with, and you think I'm going to let you put yourself in danger? I feel sorry for you, but I'm not going to let you go until I get bored of you.

Bell just stared at her in shock, unable to believe this was happening. He'd already seen two sides of Riveria he thought he'd never see.

Bell (thinking): I'm dead. That's the only thing that could be happening. I'm most likely dead, and they're punishing me for masturbating thinking about someone as pure as Ais.

While Bell was wondering if she was already dead, Lili entered the tent to let them know the food was ready.

Riveria: Let's go, Lili-san. We just need to finish discussing the expedition rewards.

Lili: Okay, Riveria-sama. I hope it doesn't take too long, otherwise everything will get cold.

Bell: D-Don't worry, Lili. W-We won't be long.

Lili left, leaving them alone again.

Riveria: From what your family members told me, you're going to fight the Rex monster on the 27th floor. Am I correct?

Bell: Yes, Riveria-sama.

Riveria: So it's decided. We'll split the profits from the monsters we kill, while you guys keep what the Rex monster drops. Does that sound okay to you?

Bell: Are you sure, Riveria? I feel like we're taking advantage of you.

Riveria: Don't worry, what I want more than anything is for the others to see you fight. Believe it or not, the last time they saw you fight, you raised their fighting spirits. Your fight with that minotaur made them advance by leaps and bounds.

Bell (embarrassed): N-I didn't know that, Miss Riveria.

Riveria: Anyway, I think it's best if we go eat. We don't want you to run out of all the good stuff.

The two left the tent to head to the campfire.

Riveria: I hope there's some "small" fruit. I'm not very hungry after all.

Bell turned to look at her, not knowing why she emphasized the word "small," but when he turned to look at Riveria, he only saw her smiling with a mocking smile while making a very small face.

Bell (embarrassed): Riveria Sama, please stop. I don't want anyone else to find out about my problem.

Riveria: You know that if you're going to go out with Ais, at some point you're going to have to tell her about your "problem," right?

Bell (embarrassed): I-I don't know what Riveria Sama is talking about. I wouldn't be capable of thinking that way about Ais-san. She's just a very good friend to me.

Riveria: I didn't know you masturbated thinking about a very good friend and not the person you like.

Bell sighed, not wanting to continue talking about the subject.

Riveria: Don't worry, I know she likes you and you have my blessing to go out with her, but you have to tell her first, or else I'll figure out how to make her find out your size, do you understand?

Bell: Y-Yes, thank you very much, Riveria Sama. I swear I'll tell her. I just have to find the perfect moment.