Hunted by Characters I Drew!!

Hearing Hestia's concerned words and seeing her worried expression, Alexander smiled warmly. He reached out, gently ruffling Hestia's hair, and reassured her with a calm tone as he explained what had happened. 

"It's nothing. I was just unlucky and got thrown to the 59th floor of the dungeon. It took me a little time to make my way back." 

"The 59th floor?! You were thrown there alone, and you came back unharmed?" 

Hestia stared at Alexander in disbelief. She knew how treacherous the dungeon was, especially beyond the 50th floor. Even the once-mighty Zeus and Hera Familias had met their demise in those depths. Yet here was Alexander, casually returning unscathed. 

Seeing her stunned expression, Alexander shrugged helplessly. 

"Come on now, aren't you someone who's seen it all? It's just the 59th floor. Both Artoria and Altair could handle it, so why are you so surprised?" 

Hestia blinked, momentarily forgetting her astonishment. Then she remembered: in this rundown little church were several absurdly overpowered adventurers. 

"Alright then," Alexander announced, clapping his hands. "Since everyone's here, let's do a little catch-up. We'll go through the first season, the second season, the movie, and the side stories I've prepared. That way, everyone will have a better understanding of this world." 

"Catch-up? Oh, sure, I'll help!" said Utaha, one of the modern-world visitors. Setsuna also nodded enthusiastically. Both were the least experienced in dungeon life, so they were eager to learn more. 

Hestia, meanwhile, muttered skeptically to herself, "What is this… 'catch-up'? What a strange name." 

But no one paid much attention to her grumbling. Alexander pulled a projector from his portable storage space, setting it up with practiced ease. 

Although the group was capable in their own right, Alexander wanted them to fully understand the dangers ahead. It would help him rest easier knowing they were better prepared to face the dungeon. 

Soon, the animation began playing. Meanwhile, Alexander sat off to the side with his drawing tools, sketching the third season of their story. 

"If I remember correctly, the third season should be out by now. Ah… it really brings back memories," Alexander mused nostalgically as he worked. 

Across the room, the girls had already immersed themselves in the animated series. 

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Utaha tilted her head, observing the male lead on-screen. 

"Huh? Is this the protagonist? Bell? This shy, innocent type of character… so predictable." 

Kanae glanced at Hestia with a sly smile. 

"So, Hestia, is this the type of boy you're into?" 

Hestia flinched at Kanae's teasing remark. Watching the anime unfold felt like a public execution, especially since she had never even met Bell. 

"I… I don't know Bell! Could it be that when I came to Alexander world, I somehow missed him?" 

The realization hit her like a bolt of lightning. After recounting the timeline and considering the Loki Familia's recent expedition, Hestia finally confirmed it: she and Bell had indeed missed each other. 

"Whatever. If we missed each other, we missed each other. It's not like I know him." 

Hestia quickly dismissed the thought, her pragmatic side taking over. It felt oddly similar to a fortune teller saying you'd meet your future soulmate soon, only for circumstances to change and them introducing you to someone else instead. It was fine. She didn't know Bell, and her focus was now on the present. 

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As the first season and the "Sword Princess" side story concluded, everyone was deeply engrossed. The animation was fascinating, and the group thoroughly enjoyed watching it. However, the content also raised some important concerns. 

"So, with the Monster Festival in two days, Orario might become very dangerous," Hestia said with a serious tone, looking around at the group. 

"No, I need to find Loki right away and warn them to be extra careful." 

"Huh? Warn Loki?" someone muttered, puzzled. 

Despite Hestia's well-known disdain for Loki, her concern for their safety was evident. Memories surfaced of the time Ares had captured Hestia, and Loki had been the first to send help. Their relationship was certainly complicated. 

On the other side of the room, Rin nodded thoughtfully. 

"She's right. We also don't know Bell's current whereabouts, and there's always the risk of Freya, the goddess of beauty, stirring up trouble. It's best to be prepared."