I love time travel the most!

Because this method was so abstract, Bell was completely baffled.

Clearly, he didn't understand what Kobayashi meant either.

It seems that this kind of idealism is too early for Bell. He's been relying on this all along, and even if it's unconscious, he should be aware of it by now.

Does that mean we can exert greater power only if we don't know?

Kobayashi fell into thought.

If that's really the case, then could he find another way to make himself stronger?

"...Sir? Mr. Kobayashi!"

"What, what's wrong?"

"That's what I should be asking. What's wrong? Why are you suddenly silent? Did something happen?"

"No, I just thought of a possibility."

Xiaolin waved his hand.

Bell hasn't figured out idealism yet, and if I were to talk to him about using idealism, it would probably confuse him even more, so it's better not to tell him.

"Let's get back to the topic we were discussing. The most important thing is self-confidence. You have to believe in yourself. After all, if you don't even believe in yourself, who will?"

"……I see."

Bell nodded, seemingly understanding.

He's still quite clueless now, but as long as he keeps growing, he'll understand someday. And that's when he'll become famous.

"But if Bell can change what you're afraid of and overcome that obstacle, you'll become even stronger than you are now."

"……Eh?"

Bell looked at Kobayashi in surprise, clearly not expecting that Kobayashi could see through his thoughts so easily.

It's only natural that they would know.

After all, it was Kobayashi who was the culprit behind Bell's fear of the Minotaur, and that's why he felt guilty towards Bell.

"sorry."

"No, there's no need to apologize!"

Bell quickly waved his hand.

Kobayashi then said to him, "Although I cannot help you overcome the obstacles, there is something I hope you will remember, Bell."

"what?"

Under Bell's questioning gaze, Kobayashi said, word by word:

Forget the fear, look ahead.

Keep moving forward, and never stop.

Retreat only leads to aging, and cowardice invites death.

Chapter 249 Three Steps to Becoming Stronger

"Bell, keep your eyes open. Don't close them just because the attack is strong. Only by keeping your eyes open can you dodge and counterattack effectively!"

"Yes, I understand!"

The white-haired boy, gripping the short dagger tightly, answered loudly, but the next second his calf was kicked hard.

He stumbled and almost fell to the ground.

Kobayashi shouted, "Look straight ahead, not at my face! Spread your gaze and be alert to my every move, even the slightest movement!"

"Yes Yes!"

The white-haired boy responded loudly, enduring the excruciating pain as he straightened his posture and prepared for battle. Unfortunately, just as he was ready to retaliate, he was slapped to the ground by a hand that came from a blind spot.

After repeated attacks, Bell was exhausted and lay on the ground, panting and unable to get up.

At this point, he was bruised and battered, his body tattered and torn, clearly indicating that this special training had been going on for a long time.

Why did things turn out this way?

That all started with what Xiaolin taught him last night.

To change the cowardly rabbit Bell's weak mentality, Kobayashi taught him a famous saying from a strong person. The resounding words woke Bell up, and he strongly requested that Kobayashi also guide him.

Still feeling guilty towards Bell and wanting to see just how much he could grow, Kobayashi agreed to the request after a brief moment of thought.

So it became what it is now.

"Looks like you still have a lot to learn, Bell."

"Yes Yes……"

Helping up the bruised and swollen rabbit who was slurring his words, the two arrived at a corner of the city wall.

Seeing Lefia and Ais, who were kissing and cuddling, I was momentarily unsure whether they were there for special training or for a lesbian relationship.

"Thank you for your hard work, Xiaolin."

Sword Maiden Ais thanked her softly.

Actually, she was very troubled after accepting the job of teaching Bell.

It wasn't because it was troublesome, but because she was extremely inarticulate and unable to guide Bell with words, making him understand her tactical knowledge.

Therefore, she suggested using a battle format to allow Bell to experience and learn through physical contact, and to correct his mistakes in combat.

However, this method is very difficult.

It all depends on personal talent.

Although Kobayashi taught in the same way, he was clearly better suited to teaching Bell because of his ability to communicate with language.

Of course, this is also related to Lefia's clinginess to the swordswoman Ais.

After placing Bell by the city wall, Kobayashi invited the swordswoman Ais to dance with him.

Like the cowardly rabbit who wants to become stronger, he is also working hard to become stronger, so fighting against strong people and receiving guidance from them is essential.

Sword Maiden Ais agreed without hesitation.

Unlike fighting Bell, whose strength was far inferior to hers, fighting Kobayashi would obviously enhance her strength, and her special weapon would also allow her to think about and prepare countermeasures.

Then, the two danced on the city wall.

It's called a dance, but only because the two dancers' movements are so graceful.

The two were known for their agility, their movements sometimes intersecting and sometimes separating, like the soft, rhythmic footsteps accompanying the frequent clashes of weapons. Yet, beneath their exquisite dance lay deadly danger, constantly tempting their minds to become completely absorbed in it.

"So powerful..."

"Amazing."

Lefia's words were interrupted.

Turning his head, he saw that Bell was watching the two dancing together intently, his eyes revealing obvious longing and resentment.

She knew that the boy also wanted to join them and become as strong as the two of them.

Lefia, who originally only wanted to stick close to the swordswoman Ais, has a change in mindset at this moment.

Even the most beautiful dance must eventually come to an end.

Soon, Kobayashi was defeated.

It wasn't that he lacked stamina, but rather that once the Sword Maiden Ais increased her speed and frequency, he could no longer keep up with her rhythm.

Once their rhythm was disrupted, the result was naturally defeat.

The two of them put away their weapons at the same time.

"You've gotten stronger again, Miss Ais."

This is not flattery, but the truth.

After breaking through the barrier, Fiora grew rapidly again, becoming even stronger than before in the dungeon.

Sword Maiden Ais nodded without saying a word.

She was not proud of it.

It's not just her personality; more importantly, she knows she needs to become stronger, even stronger than she is now.

Only in this way can you reach the 59th floor.

Just then, Lefia called out from a distance, "You two, how about you take a short rest?"

"Alright. Let's take a rest then."

"Ah."

Kobayashi and Sword Maiden Ais also came to sit down by the city wall.

Seeing Bell's obvious eagerness, Kobayashi knew how much the battle between the two had stimulated this cowardly rabbit.

It seems he also has the desire to become stronger.

Scratched his head.

"Alright, then I'll share some of my experience."

"Yes!"

Bell answered loudly, looking very excited.

Kobayashi thought for a moment and said, "If you want to become stronger, you need to define your own fighting style."

"Fighting style?"

The inexperienced Bear Grylls was clearly unaware of this.

Upon hearing this, Sword Maiden Ais paused slightly, looking at Kobayashi as if wondering if it was really appropriate to tell him now.

Xiaolin waved his hand, indicating that it was alright.

Adventurers... no, any profession, to grow, you need to find a path that suits you better.