These past few days, Adam had been practicing the dance movement technique with Bell in the Dungeon.
In the blink of an eye, the day of the Monster Feria arrived.
The Monster Feria was a massive annual event hosted by the Ganesha Familia. Held at Orario's largest arena, it showcased the training of monsters captured from the Dungeon.
Monster training was a skill used to tame magical beasts by making them recognize their trainers as superior beings.
The Ganesha Familia organized this festival to demonstrate their strength, and the Gods, who loved lively events, heartily approved.
Simply put, it was much like a circus performance with trained lions.
"Bell-kun, isn't Lady Hestia returning today?" Adam looked at the visibly excited young man. "We can't go to the Dungeon today — you promised to visit the festival with Lady Hestia."
"Ah... Ah! I completely forgot until you mentioned it!" Bell exclaimed, "That's right! Today's the start of the festival!"
He had been so focused on his rapidly improving strength and training in the Dungeon that he'd shut out all external distractions. His dedication was truly remarkable.
However, Adam believed that training, like work, required balance. Today was the festival — a perfect time for a break.
"Take a good rest today, Bell-kun." Before the young man could protest, Adam continued, "Don't make Lady Hestia angry. You made a promise with her, didn't you?"
"Yes, I understand." Bell nodded, "Actually, we've earned quite a bit of money in the Dungeon lately, so the three of us should enjoy the festival together."
"Well, wouldn't I just be a third wheel?" Adam wouldn't do something so tactless.
Before leaving, Hestia had repeatedly asked Bell to visit the festival with her — clearly hoping for a date.
Given that he'd even suggested this arrangement before joining the Familia, he certainly shouldn't interfere now.
"Come on, stop hesitating and get ready to meet Lady Hestia." Seeing Bell still dawdling, Adam urged him forward.
Bell, who had wanted to say more, fell silent after hearing Adam had "other things to do".
Shortly after, the two left their base.
The streets buzzed with life, filled with bustling crowds and joyous celebrations.
It was just past 9 AM. Usually, Adventurers would be diving into the Dungeon at this hour, but today they had gathered at the arena on East Main Street, reserved by the Ganesha Familia.
Flowers and colorful ribbons adorned the entire road, transforming it with an air of splendor.
Countless vendors lined both sides of the street. Enticing aromas wafted through the air, mingling with the sizzle of hot oil.
The Ganesha Familia's banners and emblems — an elephant head and a fierce lion — decorated the street.
As the organizers, they naturally wanted to promote their Familia's reputation on this day of strength demonstration.
Being a gourmand, Bell happily indulged at Adam's invitation. The two walked and ate until they found themselves at The Hostess of Fertility.
"Ugh..." Adam's stomach instinctively cramped, and he quickened his pace to escape.
However, someone called out to stop him.
"Wait-nya! Adam, come back-nya!" The energetic cat-girl shouted when she spotted him trying to escape.
Clicking his tongue softly, he turned to face the cat-girl standing at the tavern entrance.
"Actually, I have a favor to ask-nya." Anya hopped over to him, politely bowed, and handed him something.
It was a fragrant purse.
"It's Syr's wallet-nya!" Anya swished her tail, "That scatter-brained Syr was in such a hurry she accidentally left it behind."
"So you want me to return it to her, right?"
"Yes-nya!" The cat-girl nodded, then hung her head dejectedly, "Even though it's the festival today, Mama Mia absolutely won't let us leave the tavern, so I can only ask reliable Adam to help-nya."
Won't let them leave...
Adam suddenly remembered there might be other 'activities' today and said thoughtfully, "Not letting you leave is protecting you."
"Nya nya nya?" Anya tilted her head in confusion.
Mama Mia should have been the villain for not letting them enjoy the festival — so how had she become a protector in his words?
"Um, if you don't mind, I can deliver it." Bell offered, "Miss Syr has taken care of me for so long, please let me help this time."
"Nya nya nya, really?"
"No, I'll deliver it." Adam squeezed the purse in his hand and turned to Bell, "You have plans with Lady Hestia, so leave this to me."
"Then I'll leave it to Adam-nya! I can't imagine Syr's worried face when she realizes she has no money, so please make sure to deliver it to her-nya!"
With that, she hurriedly ran back into the store.
"Sorry, Adam, I'm always causing you trouble." Bell scratched his head embarrassedly, aware that he often received help but rarely gave it.
"It's fine, helping young couples with their sweet dates is my..."
Adam just realized that the loli goddess was billions of years old. This went way beyond robbing the cradle, didn't it?
"Ah, it's nothing, I just spaced out." Adam shook his head and patted the kid's shoulder, "Alright, you go find Lady Hestia, and I'll go find Syr."
"Okay, I'll leave it to you then." Bell nodded and ran off toward the meeting spot he had arranged with Hestia.
Meanwhile, Adam leisurely strolled the streets, making no effort to search for Syr. He knew exactly where the Beauty Goddess would be — or rather, wouldn't be.
That troublemaker certainly wouldn't show up at the festival!
All he had to do was wait for chaos to unfold.
Just as he anticipated, moments later, the celebratory festival erupted into pandemonium — monsters had escaped!
The streets descended into disorder as terrified residents fled, their screams piercing the air.
Adam stood calmly in the middle of the street, a stark contrast to the surrounding chaos.
Silently activating his sensing abilities, he 'saw' that Bell was safely with Hestia.
He knew the truth behind this monster outbreak — it was the Beauty Goddess's scheme to help Bell overcome his past trauma. Their safety wasn't at risk.
Still, he needed to prevent these monsters from damaging the town.
After all, he was a 『 Hero 』! A righteous young man couldn't stand idly by while people suffered!
His feet lifted gently from the ground as he floated upward, defying gravity.
"Now, let's see where these monsters are." He activated his 〔Enemy Detection〕 skill again to track their locations.
Through his perception, he spotted a young woman under attack from a monster, moments away from a grim fate. He swooped down from above at maximum speed.
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A brilliant bolt of lightning split the daylight sky. In an instant, the monster threatening the young woman crumbled to ash and scattered in the wind.
Adam softened his voice as he addressed the elf girl kneeling on the ground:
Though still trembling, the elf girl gathered herself to respond to his gentle inquiry.
"Y-yes! I'm fine, thank you for saving me."
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