The new adventurer chapter 2

The legend begins

As the young man spoke Eina started to recoil as if she had been struck. This was something she wasn't expecting, something she had never heard before. Why did this man hate the gods it's ludicrous. But before she could stop herself she had already asked.

-Wait what!? she said as a reaction to what the young man before her said. before Leo could even process what she had said her mouth started moving again.

-well, you do know that to be an adventurer you are going to have to get a falna right... I mean without that you will just die at level two, she exclaimed.

-NO, I refuse! id rather have someone skin my back then have the blood of one of those monsters permanently engraved on my back, Leo said in a mix of disgust and anger.

-You are kidding right! Why?

-Because the gods are just like children they play people, kills and steal just so they don't have to bored, human life has no real value to them at all they see you and me as dolls they have the right to manipulate and discard whenever they fancy. The day I receive a blessing from the gods is the day that I jump off a cliff after slitting my own throat. I'm not going to throw away all my promises and principals for their dirty power ill build my own!

She knows that wasn't all there was to it, but the people were already staring at them the argument easily being overheard by most people in the guild regardless of how much her curiosity peaked, she had to cut off the argument there for the sake of the guild's image.

Most of the adventurers were staring daggers at Leo especially some of the gods that just happened to overhear. but Leo didn't mind, he hated them with every fiber of his being. seeing these 'adventurers' who had to rely on the gods for power disgusted him to a degree that he didn't really want their respect.

Eina clears her throat and continues to speak

-Hmm well, it is really dangerous to go into the dungeon without a blessing you will be an ordinary human I can't let you...

-I came here for two reasons to become a hero and to show that if your drive is good enough you can do anything even without JOKERS that they call gods. Saying the last part loud enough that others could hear.

With that, the Crimson headed man left the counter and full with resolve left the guild in their whispers as he left the building.

(I'm finally a real adventurer, now I will show those damn gods that I will rise to be the biggest hero without being their puppet)

-Now I'm going to begin my own legend like so many others before me.

The minute he had left the guild an argument had erupted about how long the kid was going to live many placing bets on a very short time, many were also mocking Leo for being a hubris-filled idiot. Eina still having trouble about what the hot-blooded new adventurer had told her.

(well I don't really want him to die, but it's only a matter of time if he keeps that attitude. I hope he realizes before dying)

But knowing that she still had work to do she put it out from her mind as much as she could.


Leo was on a direct course towards the tower of babel the giant tower that stood on top his destination. The dungeon he had so much about, the death of overconfident adventurer but also the catalyst of today's living legends.

(I mean I've heard of so many different super powerful adventurers like some man named ottar with the epitaph of the overlord... I mean if he is much stronger then the man I bumped into today then this really is a city of monsters in more ways then one. Then it's the sword princess that I've heard is a strong beauty. Haha well at least I have some hurdles to overcome)

After being lost in his thoughts for while he was here the tower looking much bigger and more magnificent than before. not deterred He continued walking into the lobby of the tower. he was shocked as he looked around.

(I've never seen so many strong people in one place before I really want to fight them but that wouldn't be very hero like now would it)

Leo, almost drooling at all the people he could test his strength against tried to calm down, and after a while, he succeeded and walked forth once more.

-I have never seen so many different people. Not only strength but so many different races too. he said as he looked at the gallery of almost all creatures under the sun capable of logical thought.

(wow I'm one of these now I'm real adventurer I can finally stand amongst them, they are the people who protect the weak and the innocent I can finally stand amongst my peers. But still the fact that they cant fight with their own strength kinda makes me sad. )

Then he saw the stairs to the first floor, a little thing in the back his head told him to avoid it, it felt evil. but Leo disregarded this feeling almost instantly, his strong will and endless determination hindering him from backing down now.

-Here now I'm off for today I'm the hero.

He descended the steps never faltering, for most new adventurers the first time going into the dungeon was fear-inducing. but that wasn't even on Leo's mind.

(Damn why did I say that it sounded so stupid, I sound like an ass sometimes)

With a thud, his foot hit the first floor for the first time in his carer.

-Huh okay, I thought that it would be like a tunnel but no it's more like a tunnel. He said quite surprised whilst looking up to the roof.

Leo began by walking forward trying to avoid the main road because of its lack of monsters, most adventurers had already cleared this route but not the entire floor. mostly just because they found it stupid to clear the weakest of the monsters. but it didn't annoy Leo at all because he was to focused on the dungeons prettiness that almost creeped him out. like the lure of a predator before springing the trap to consume its enemies.

After about fifteen minutes of exploring the dungeon for the first time, a loud snarl broke Leo's stupor and raised his alertness several folds. For that wasn't a human voice and Leo knew it.

That's when he saw two kobolds, he had heard about them in stories, but in person, their canine heads and human-like bodies freaked him out a little.

(Ah come on this isn't the time)

He thought while pulling off the composite bow of his left shoulder, the problem with his build was, for now, the lacking armor the only thing he had were a body suit that could resist light slashing strikes. The reason for his almost nakedness was money, more like the lack of it. Leo had spent his money in a nearby town on his twin short swords and some useful items.

but now wasn't the time to worry, Leo pushed the unimportant thoughts away in favor of a surreal level of calmness.

(Well at least the training a few years ago was not in vain if I just discard all my thoughts and just focus on my foes, My reaction time and dexterity should improve. Hah only by hard training is real power a thing)

Leo cooked the arrow and slowed his breathing to a halt with a loud snap the arrow flew catching the kobold farther away in the left the creature had even realized what had happened it was on the ground Yelping in pain at the new hole in its leg. As the realization hit the other Kobold and started charging Leo.

He took aim at the other kobold that was charging at him with murder in his eyes. he could feel the murderous intent and Leo made a mistake.

The bloodlust had caught him off guard, causing him to shoot it a little too sideways. the monster easily dodged the arrow and closed the last bit of distance between them. The canine jumped and dug its razor sharp claws into Leo's vulnerable shoulders.

blood poured out of his shoulders as the claws dug deeper and deeper the more Leo gritted his teeth against the pain and hit the dog with the bow and having taken a blow directly to the snout realized Leos bloody shoulders from its sharp claws. Leo threw the bow to the side knowing that using it would be dangerous at this distance.

After ditching the bow, he pulled his swords out of their scabbards and started to stare down his of them willing to let the other catch their breath, both charge at one another.

Leo was getting closer and gave a faint slash at the legs of the monster which it handily avoided and in turn, it started a barrage of small but debilitating slashes. Leo sidestepped and slashed both his swords, the left in which it dodged, but the right sword struck the dog in the neck slicing the neck of from side to side. the headless corpse fell onto its back and disintegrated almost immediately after.

Leo wiped the sweat of his brow unintentionally wiping blood on his forehead.

(okay now just to ki…)

His thought process was cut short by a surprising pain that radiated from his defenseless back. The other kobold had risen to his unsteady feet and dug claws into Leo's back. Leo's legs wained in response to the sudden trauma.

-Argh, damn it! was the only thing he could mutter.

Leo's instincts kicked in as the monster tried to finish him, his vision cleared and by turning the point of the sword backward he stabbed at the monster that had attacked him. Blood spilled out of the new injury. The shaking leg of the beast finally gave in and it fell onto its back Leo straddled it.

Leo quickly turned to his downed opponent put his weight onto the kobold's chest.

He lifted the pommel of the blade and began to smash in the face of the monster.

After five hits it finally relinquished its hold on its life and died, turning to ash soon after.

-Hah, a rocky start on my hero road I see. Leo laughed at his joke and a little blood came up with it.

After picking up the magic stone shards and one kobold claw he sat down and leaned his sore back against the wall and drank one recovery potion he took from his belt.

(okay so that's that let's continue on, but wow that was harder than I thought godammit I got cocky. well as he said we learn a lot more by making mistakes he I guess the geezer had a point after all. well I can't really continue like this plus I got a gig later anyway)

He kicked a stone as he started walking down towards the main route. Lamenting about his stupid mistakes.

After a couple minutes of traversing the dungeon the main route that is the most direct path from the stairs to level two. most Adventurers had already left the dungeon so the route was deserted.

-oh so I'm here on the map if I wanted to go to level two it's not far but I really have to go now. sighing disappointedly.

Then the path started to rumble and shake and the cries of many different monsters could be heard not far from Leo's position.

-What is this, it cant be adventurers but wait any monsters from level two probably wouldn't get this response from my fear senses, No no I cant be a pass parade. shit, shit come on! Some idiot must have stirred the monsters from the lower level and they traveled in a herd to escape the high-level adventurers.

Leo's breathing grew ragged as he realized that he couldn't run so the only choice was to try and survive thru the stampeding high-level monsters

-shit, they are coming this way, okay Let's do this COME AT ME YOU SHITS!.

Leo's fighting spirit returned as he took a wide stance and steeled himself to die, the noise and rumbling became louder and started coming closer and closer. All the while Leo's mind was racing.

(godammit is this how I die? no...No I refuse to die like this, I refuse to die before I finished my mission)

-YOU HEAR THAT?! IM NOT GOING DOWN NO MATTER WHAT SO TRY YOUR BEST YOU FUCKS!

The different monsters started coming into view, but Leo's resolve didn't falter he stood tall. Even in the face of certain death.

( Oh okay while I would like to see this, I really don't want to die yet so I'm taking control for a bit Hahahahaha)

(what the...

the things laughter grew louder and Leo's field of view turned black and he fell unconscious.

Leo awoke to a bloodbath, the walls were soaked as was he in the blood of many different monsters. all around him were magic stones and monster items and even some monsters still clinging to life desperately trying to get away from Leo, clawing and trying to get its useless limbs to work before finally succumbing to the massive and mysterious injuries. The look of horror slowly crept unto the face of the bloodied adventurer. his own body having several injuries that showed a ruthless slaughter

-What happened? what was that infernal voice? why are they all dead? Wait did I do this? JUST WHAT HAPPENED?!

Leo felt his stomach turn at the scene but he tried to ignore it and started to pick the various drops that were apart from the blood the only thing the creatures had left behind, it was only after picking up the items that there were people watching him, the green haired elf had a shocked expression on her face, then there was a grey werewolf who just looked impressed and a girl who had shiny golden hair and held a rapier in her hand. Her beauty was immediately recognizable as the sword princess so did the uninterested look on her face.

All of them still looked a bit shocked that some that they had never seen and didn't recognize could kill over fifteen monsters from level ten and below. but Leo didn't really acknowledge their presence and just started limping towards the stairs again.

(I think the werewolf is asking me something but I really can't deal with that right now, still what was that? I think ill find out in time right now I need to get to the diner. I did give mia my promise that I would play when I got to Orario, so no matter what injury I suffer I need to get there and perform)

-I should have died right then and there what exactly happened? How did I survive that?

Knowing he wasn't going to get any answers he tried to put it on the backburner and forget about it. Leo focused on trying to walk without fainting from the pain.

After what seemed like an eternity he reached the stairs and started pulling himself alongside the handles, it was taking all he had but after a while with a couple falls and a little staggering he reached the top of the minute Leo stepped into the lobby the eyes of other adventurers were drawn to his battle wounds and the dried blood that was almost everywhere. Most of the stares were sympathetic, but it made no difference to the battered Leo.

-I have to go and take a shower before I do anything else I reek of monster blood plus if I spill monster blood on her floor she would most likely kill me hahaha 'cough'

After getting cleaned up and healed the best he could, Leo then headed to the benevolent mistress to do his other job something he was really good at.

Leo changed into his bard clothing and started talking to Mia who was looking at him with pitying eyes

-Heh sorry for being late Mia, my usual bad luck reared its ugly head again while I was in the dungeon. The bruised Leo said, trying to laugh despite the pain

-That's fine lad you look like you have been thru a small storm, are you sure you want to sing today?

-Yes of course when I promised something, not even this will be able to stop me, so yeah I'm going to start then.

Leo climbed uppon the makeshift staged made out of three round-tables located in the middle of the room and pulled out his lute ready to play some of his pieces.

The songs he played always captured the hearts and minds of the crowd and they faced him and listened as they drank and partied. The eyes of the crowd started to gravitate towards him. He had been through hell and they could see that he was still bruised and battered. Most of them looked dismissive and would be hard to impress.

(tonight's crowds are going to be difficult huh well at least its more of a challenge)

-This song is for all the adventurers in here who risk their lives every day

A hero comes home

-Just wait though wide he may roam

always a hero comes home

he goes where no one has gone

but always the hero comes home

He knows of places unknown

always a hero comes home

He goes where no one has gone

But always a hero comes home

The song reached them instantly going from dismissive to pleasant surprise then turning into a captivated audience. after just the first song the dining hall had been turned into a party.

The more songs he played the better the atmosphere got people danced on the tables and drinking even the staff joined in the festivities, his songs had this effect on people and had always had.

After a long night of playing his lute, Leo started to go home and walked the desolate streets until coming upon his abode for a while

-Well calling it nice wouldn't be right but at least it has a roof and is really cheap.

After closing the door behind him Leo walked into the living room until collapsing on the floor from exhaustion.


and the rest of the party came home to the Loki familia mansion after a long time in the deeper parts of the dungeon. The party walked thru the door and were immediately meet by Loki whose customary greeting was grabbing at Aiz this was not an annoyance as Aiz effortlessly avoided Loki's advances.

-Loki we are back from the dungeon said the elf Riveria

-Well I miss my Aizu, Loki responds

-so anything new?

-we did meet an adventurer that posses a lot of power on the first level, Riveria says

-Yeah the dude packs quite a punch, Bete responds

-Okay, so what?Loki asks

-Well the thing is that I caught a glimpse of his back and he doesn't seem to have a falna

Oh well, discribe him to me. Loki responds

-Okay


The news of the mysterious unblessed adventurer who had killed over fifteen high-level monsters spread throughout Orario overnight.

All the gods from small to large wanted to know who this interesting child was.

The game was on to see who could claim this new child first.