The adventures looked at Ryuu and back to Lili and Bell.

"…Tsk! Next time you won’t be so lucky, you fucking cunt!! Let’s go!"

The adventurers sheathed their weapons and left. Ryuu’s intimidation was enough for them to know she could crush them without dropping a single thing from her paper bag.

"…Are you hurt, Bell Cranel?" Ryuu said, walking up to him.

"Y-yes! I’m okay! Ah, what about you miss?"

He turned to see her taking out a potion from her hood and pouring it onto her ankle and stood up.

"I am fine." She then looks at Ryuu. "Thank you for saving us." She gives her a quick bow.

"Not at all. But I didn’t think you were still doing crime, Lili."

"W-what!? Crime!?" Bell was shocked.

"It’s not a crime if it’s on scumbags like them!"

"I will not argue with you on that point. I am simply surprised you are still doing it after he took you in. That is all."

"Well... I needed to make money fast. Plus by your outfit, I know you work for Mia, so you know the pay is not good enough for me to stay."

"Yes, but it is safe."

"Maybe so but the faster I can settle the debt, the faster I can get out of my situation. Besides, what’s the point if I don’t use what he taught me to survive?"

"…Mr. Cranel I will be taking my leave. Lili, I know he gave you the tools to survive, but I am sure he never wanted you in harm’s way. That is all I have to say." She bows briefly before walking away.

‘I hate that she’s right.’

"So…um…" Bell looks at Lili. "Nice to meet you!" He said with a warm smile.

"Heh. Your rather kind after knowing I do crime."

"W-well um… you did say it was on um ‘scum bags’ like them so…"

Lili could tell how innocent he was.

"…How long have you been in the city?"

"Um… about a month more or less."

‘That explains it. He’s a country bumpkin!’

"Well from now on you should be careful alright? Not everyone has your best interests at heart."

"I understand! But are you okay?"

"I’m fine. Aside from a few thousand or so valis down but fine. I need to go now. Tossed my bag to get away."

"I can go with you!" he said with that innocent smile on his face.

"…Sure. Keep an eye out in case those guys come again." Lili began to walk back.

Bell began to follow her.

"I’ll be sure to do that, Lili!"

"You know my name is Liliruca Arde, right?"

"S-sorry! Ms. Ryuu called you Lili, so um, I thought that was your name?"

"Only for people who I’m familiar with but… since you helped me out, you can call me Lili."

"Hm!"

"Say are you in need of a supporter?"

"Huh? Why do you ask?"

"Well, I figured with a newbie like you, you're all a one-child Familia, correct?"

"Was it that easy to tell?"

"A bit. So what do you say?"

"Um… you’re not gonna scam me, are you?"

"Depends. Are you gonna treat me like dirt and verbally abuse me?"

"N-no!!" He exclaimed. "I will never do that!"

"Good so long as you give me respect I will respect you in turn got it?"

"Got it, Lili!"

"Hm! Oh, and also I will be taking a bigger cut of the profits since I will be the one carrying the load. Is that fair to you?"

"That seems fair." He nods in agreement.

"…You know what, I’m getting a bit more extra for the first few Dungeon Runs. I’m going to teach you how not to get scammed!"

"O-okay!"

"First lesson! Never accept the first offer made to you!! You can always get something better!!"

There will be some trouble with this resourceful Pallum, but nevertheless, The White Rabbit found a reliable party member and supporter.