Kunieda

"Bell Cranel is just trying to find his way in the world. Of course, in his case, the "world" is an enormous dungeon filled with monsters, below a city run by gods and goddesses who have way too much time on their hands. He's got big dreams but not much more when a roll on the random encounter table brings him face-to-face with the girl of his dreams--but what does a beginning adventurer have to offer a brilliant swordswoman? And what if the lonely...

"The young adventurer Bell has gained a helpful ally in the form of Lilliluka--a professional supporter who's eager to aid him in the dungeon. But is Lilly everything she claims to be? And with the eyes of so many mysterious figures on Bell, does Hestia have a chance at the romance she craves?"--Back cover.

Pursuing his desire to become stronger, adventurer Bell Cranell has become pupil to the brilliant swordswoman Aiz Wallenstein. Though he initially despairs about the vast gulf between their abilities, he gradually begins to improve. And as he does, a certain goddess's devious plan advances, and with it, a dark shadow approaches.

"Bell and his party left for the Middle Levels and never returned, leaving Hestia to believe something has gone terribly wrong in the Dungeon! Desperate for their safety, Hestia's only option is to issue a rescue quest through the guild. That is, until Hermes offers his help-he'll go into the Dungeon to find Bell! But there's no way Hestia would let him go to rescue her Familia without her! Gods in the Dungeon...will they be able to keep their cover...

"After a close call deep in the Dungeon, Bell and his party are making good progress on recovering, thanks to a surprise run-in with Aiz and the Loki Familia expedition! As theyre settling in to the safety of the eighteenth floor, Bell is even reunited with Hestia, after her partys shocking arrival at the Under Resort. But as soon as everyone relaxes, Hestia is god-napped, and while everyone is distracted, even more danger approaches&Are two gods...