When I woke up the next day I wondered where I was for a second. Until I remembered the events of yesterday. I was reincarnated in the world of Danmachi. A smile appeared on my face at this thought.
I got up from my bed and inspected the room in more detail. It consisted of only a double bed and a chest of drawers. I couldn't say that they were in the best of shape, but it was enough for now.
I then put on my leather chestplate. I took my swords that were still in their sheaths and tied them to my back at the hips. Once I was fully equipped, I left my room and went into the living room.
I found a note on the table from my goddess telling me that she had left for her work. But she had also left earlier to look for potions for my first day as an adventurer. With this note I had found three potions. And I knew from the note that they were healing potions. She also prepared a breakfast for me before leaving for the dungeon. Putting the note back on the table, I think I made a very good choice in choosing her to be my goddess. I took the potions and ate my breakfast. Then I headed out of the house.
Once outside I saw that the sun was already high in the sky. I would say it was about 10 o'clock. And as I headed to the guild to register as an adventurer, I also took note of how many adventurers were heading to the dungeon. There were hundreds of them. And my goal was to surpass them all to become the most powerful adventurer in Orario.
Once I arrived in the guild building, I spotted the same girl who I had asked for advice yesterday. So I approached her seeing that she was free. I must have made a good impression on her yesterday as she recognised me immediately.
"So you managed to get a Falna and become an adventurer? "She asked me when I got closer to her.
"Yes, thank you for asking. The goddess I had chosen to join was generous enough to accept me into her Familia. "I replied as a smile appeared on my face as I thought of my sublime goddess.
"I see, so I guess you are here to register as an adventurer. So please come with me, we will take a room to fill out all the necessary paperwork and then I will explain the things you need to know before you go into the dungeon. "she replies to me as she was leaving, expecting me to follow her, which I did.
We found ourselves in a room with just one table and one chairs on each side. After that I spent about forty minutes signing all the papers necessary for me to become an adventurer. In my old lifr, I hated all the paperwork and I can't say I liked it more in my new one. As she was the one who registered me as an adventurer, she became my advisor.
Then came a more interesting part, we talked about the dungeon and how it works. Most of what she taught me I already knew from the anime. So it was just a reminder. As I was leaving she advised me to stay on the first floor for the first few days and wait until my status was at least G to go further than the fourth floor.
I know that with my Skill it is likely that my status will pass G very quickly. Finally she gave me the maps of the first 7 floors, telling me to save them for the future. So I left the guild and went to the entrance of the dungeon. And when I arrived I have to admit that I was a bit intimidated by the size of the hole that led to the dungeon.
I could see adventurers coming down into the dungeon. By the long staircase that went down along this huge hole. And so I too began my walk that led me to the first floor of the dungeon. E as I was going down the steps I couldn't help feeling a little anxious. After all I was about to risk my life.
But this feeling of anxiety was nothing compared to the feelings of anticipation, excitement and impatience. That I had, when I thought of the great adventure that awaited me at the bottom of those stairs.
Once I found myself on the first floor of the dungeon, I was on my guard because watches could appear from anywhere. I was on their territory, not mine. The first floor of the dungeon looked like a simple cave with light blue walls.
I knew this floor of the dungeon had two main types of monsters. Goblins and Kobolds. They were the weakest monsters the dungeon had. But my Advisor told me not to underestimate them too much either. It's not uncommon for a new adventurer to die because he didn't think these monsters were dangerous.
That's why I stayed on my guard, with my demands made to the supreme being I had the potential to be the most powerful but for the moment I was a new adventurer like any other.
And as I turned in a corridor I came across my first monster, it was a solitary goblin. He hadn't spotted me yet. So I approached as quietly as possible so that I could kill it discreetly. Unfortunately, my foot hit a stone which made a sound. The goblin had a fine ear because he turned towards me just afterwards.
I drew my short swords as he charged me from the front. Once we were in contact he tried to hit me in the ankle. He was probably trying to knock me down so that he could kill me more easily, as the goblin attacking me must have been between three and four feet tall.
I managed to dodge his strike and took advantage of the opportunity to hit him. I cut off the arm with which he was attacking me. His arm dissipating in black dust. And while he held his severed arm and screamed in pain at the loss of his limb. I took the opportunity to finish him off by beheading him. He then dissipated in the same black dust as his arm earlier, leaving just behind him his magic stone. I approached and retrieved the magic stone.
My first fight in this world was not very hard. But at the same time I fought the weakest monster in the dungeon and took it by surprise. So I continued to explore the first floor of the dungeon for a few hours.
POV Amaterasu
I was standing in front of a shop selling Demeter Familia products. That's where Déméter found me a job while I was waiting for me to create my Familia. I was a saleswoman for the Déméter Familia.
She often spent the days when I was working so that we could talk a little during my breaks. So I wasn't surprised when I saw a goddess with long golden honey coloured hair and orange eyes waiting for me inside the shop where I worked. She also noticed me as I approached to come and greet her.
She also noticed me as I approached to greet her. "You seem to be in a good mood today Amaterasu. You had a little twitch in your gait. Is there a particular reason? "Although Demeter doesn't show it often, she is good at detecting the real feelings that others feel.
"Yes, yesterday someone joined my Familia. I had my first child Demeter. "She looked at me with a surprised face for a few seconds before she smiled at me.
"It's great for you Amaterasu, I told you there was no need to worry. So what does your first child look like? "she asked me.
"He is a Human, his name is Ashborn. I didn't ask his age but I would say he's about 18. And I thought he has a pretty interesting personality. He may seem a bit casual at first glance, but in fact he is a very serious person and he will give everything for these goals. "I answer not seeing the strange look Demeter was giving me. As if she understood something that I couldn't.
"And how you met this person with an interesting personality. "She asked me, no doubt curious to know how I recruited her.
"That's the best part, he was waiting for me in front of my house because he had seen my ad at the guild. When I asked him why he would want to join my Familia instead of one that would offer him more advantages. He told me that he had come to this town because he was looking for an adventure. And that starting a new Familia was the most exciting thing for him to do." I told her that she seemed a little shocked by my child's actions.
"That sounds like an interesting person, your child. It's rare that you speak so highly of someone, especially since you met him yesterday. So where is your child right now? "It is true that I met him yesterday. But we are bound together by the promise he made me to make my Familia the most powerful in Orario. And I intend to make him keep that promise.
"He went to explore the first floor of the dungeon today. I went to Miach's to buy some potions, I wouldn't want him to hurt the firts day." But as we were talking together, the customers started to come in.
"I'm sorry Demeter, but it seems that work is calling me, we'll talk later. "I tell her that she's giving me the nod of approval. I wonder what Ashborn is doing right now.
POV Ashborn
A goblin's body was transformed into black dust, leaving only his magic stone behind.
"With it made the fifteenth goblin that I kill today. I think it's time to come to the surface. "I speak aloud as I pick up the magic stone. It's been a few hours since I entered the dungeon. I've killed fifteen goblins since I've been here. It was all pretty easy fighting if you were careful and if they were alone or in pairs.
Taking the map to find my way, I started to head for the exit, but as I was getting closer to the entrance. I heard the ground breaking as four Kobolds were coming out. I immediately put myself on my guard. It is said that it is easier to go down into the dungeon than up, because the dungeon will try by all means to prevent you from going out. I don't know if that has anything to do with it, but the fact that I was starting to go out and four Kobolds fell on me.
There were three in front that were still coming out of the ground, but the first one that came out and the one behind me. As I was thinking, I decided to load the one behind me while I waited for the other three to finish coming out of the ground. This prevented them from surrounding me.
The Kobold had barely had time to turn towards me when I decapitated him with one of my swords. As he vanished into dust, I turned to the remaining three. They were all looking at me and they started charging me. I managed to kill the first one who was charging me with my first sword, and I tried to kill the second one with my second. But I just managed to wound him. The second one receded in pain, but the third one took the opportunity to bite my calf. I cried out in pain but soon came to my senses. I then decapitated the Kobold who was biting my leg, taking advantage of the fact that he wasn't moving anymore while he's biting my leg. I limped towards the second one who was beginning to recover from the wound I had inflicted on him and I finished him off.
I limped to the wall and leaned on it. I then looked in my pocket for a potion that My Goddess had bought and took it down in less than a second. I sighed with relief as the wound on my leg disappeared. "I will have to thank Lady Amaterasu for the potions. "Once my leg was healed I got the magic stones back. And I went on my way out.
It was the first time I was wounded in the dungeon. Some of the goblins managed to hit me, but not hard enough to hurt me. That's why you have to be careful in the dungeon. You never know when watches might appear. So I thought I was going up the steps to the surface.
Once on the surface I went to the guild to exchange my magic stones. I managed to get 2000 Valis. I still didn't know what the money in this world was worth, so I don't know if I should be happy with myself or not.
And as I was heading towards the exit I ran into my counsellor. "You're back in one piece, I'm happy. I am always nervous when the adventurers leave for their first day in the dungeon. "She smiles at me when she says that.
"Yes, apart from one or two situations, I've managed to deal with everything the dungeon has sent me. And I managed to make 2000 Valis today. "She looked at me with a bit of surprise at that.
"It's a nice sum for a new adventurer from LV 1 to walk through the dungeon solo. Especially considering it's your first day. "After exchanging a few more words we parted.
Like this morning I saw a lot of adventurers but this time he was leaving the dungeon instead of entering it. I went to my new home. I arrived covered in sweat from my battles in the dungeon. When I returned I saw Lady Amaterasu waiting for me in the living room.
"Ashborn, welcome home. How was your first day in the dungeon? "She asked me as she came closer to me.
"It's all right, Lady Amaterasu, I haven't had too much trouble so far. I've managed to deal with everything the dungeon has sent me. I have only received one injury from my entire dive into the dungeon. And it wasn't too bad, so after taking a potion I was good as new. Thank you for buying them for me. "I said to him after sitting on the couch.
"You're welcome, it's normal. After all you are part of my Familia, it is my duty to take care of my children. I'm glad to know that these potions have helped you. "she replies.
I took out the purse I had on my belt and put it on the table. "I managed to bring back 2000 Valis from my descent into the dungeon today. I propose that we keep the earnings from my descent into the dungeon, so that we can make purchases that can help the Familia to grow. "I saw Lady Amaterasu think for a few seconds before nodding in agreement.
"It's true, the work I have allows us to live. So it would be better if the income you get from exploring the dungeon helps the Familia to grow. But you could also use it to buy yourself better equipment. I'd feel more secure if you had a full suit of armour. "Now that she says it, it's not a bad idea.
"I'm going to save up a few more days and see if I can get a cheap suit of armour. "I say to her. She smiles at me, she will feel more reassured if I go into the dungeon with good equipment.
"Very well, since these discussions are over. I suggest that I start making the meal for tonight, I bet you must be hungry after a day in the dungeon. And in the meantime why don't you go and take a bath. And after I eat I'll update your status" she said as she began to move to the kitchen.
"Thank you Lady Amaterasu, for all you do to support me. "I said to her as I went to the bathroom.
"No need to thank me. As I told you, it is my role to support my children. »
So I went to the bathroom so I could clean myself. After cleaning myself I went to the living room where I saw Lady Amaterasu waiting for me with the meal ready. While we ate, we talked in more detail about our respective days. She told me about her job as a saleswoman for the Demeter Familia. She told me that she had told her goddess friend about me, and that she was interested in meeting the person who had joined her friend's Familia.
I told her about my exploration of the first floor of the dungeon. The monsters I fought and the things I saw inside the dungeon.
Once we had finished eating, we went to her room so that I could update my statue. I lay down on her bed and then she sat on my back. She pricked my finger and dropped a drop of blood on my back.
Then she started to update my statue. During this time I remained silent. Letting her work. Then after about a minute she was finished.
She said, "Your abilities have increased a lot for just one day in the dungeon. I can only assume that this is because of your Skill, Familia Monarch". She then said that she was placing a sheet of paper on my back so that she could copy my statue on it.
And as I sat down, she then held the leaf out to me. "Look at this. "I took the paper and looked at my status.
Ashborn
LV 1
STR: I12
VIT: I15
DEX : I16
AGI: I20
MAG: I0
Magic :
Skill :
Familia Monarch
It's true that it's a nice increase in my abilities for a day's descent into the dungeon. It is less impressive than Bell in the anime, but compared to him my skill will enhance the growth of me and twelve more people.
If I keep going like this I should have my full capacity at 999 in two and a half months. It remains to be seen if I can exceed 999 like Bell. In any case my goal is to maximise my abilities before passing LV2. From what I know, when you pass LV2 all your capacities reset to I0. But the abilities acquired before each higher level remain like an invisible base. So if I maximise my abilities before each level up. I would become more powerful, more powerful than those who don't pay attention to that. And the more I level up, the more the gap will widen.
My problem now is my magic, I can't increase my magic capacity, if I don't have magic. But the only way to get magic, would be with the help of a grimoire. And it is impossible for me to gather the necessary money before I go up a level. And even if I did, is what I would want. My third request for the higher being was to be able to learn skills and magic from other worlds. But if I learned magic with a grimoire. Would I still be able to learn those magics. Or would I learn magic when I pass level 2.
"It's true that my capacities have increased for a day in the dungeon. Well, Lady Amaterasu, today was exhausting and I would like to retire to my room so that I can sleep. "I replied as I got up from her bed.
"Of course Ashborn, you may go. Have a good night. "She smiles at me as she says these words. Truly my goddess was breathtakingly beautiful when she smiled at me like that.
"Good night too Lady Amaterasu. "Then I came out of her room and went into mine. I lay down on my bed. Well now, while I am waiting for me to meet the members of my Familia, all I have to do is to work together to become more powerful.
Timeskip 3 weeks
And that's it, I've been in this world for three weeks. Time has passed quickly. Between my descents into the dungeon. And learning more about this world. I can say that for the moment I haven't been bored in my new life.
At the moment I am in a bar that many will recognise. I walked past it once on my way back from the dungeon. And since then I have got used to going there from time to time. After all, a lot happens in this place during the canon. The hostess of fertility. It is an iconic place for Danmachi fans.
My goddess was actually at a banquet for the gods. She warned me this morning that she wouldn't be here when I returned from the dungeon tonight. So I took the opportunity to go out myself. I told her that I would be back late at night wanting to enjoy the atmosphere of Orario's night. She said she would probably be back before me.
I was drinking a beer at the counter quietly enjoying the atmosphere of the place. I was taking advantage of this moment to reflect on my progress. My progress in the dungeon has been steady. I am currently exploring the seventh floor of the dungeon.
My counsellor kept getting angry at me about how dangerous it was for a new adventurer like me to go to these floors. Of course I told her I knew what I was doing, but it don't seemed to reassure her. She even got even more angry after that.
I took my goddess' advice and bought a suit of armour. The armour looked like the one Goblin Slayer from the anime of the same name was wearing, but without the helmet. But I don't wear it now. I was in a simple outfit at the moment, wanting to enjoy the evening without bothering with my armour. Only my weapons were with me.
I also got closer with my goddess. We were getting to know a little more about each other. And believe me, I wouldn't have chosen another goddess. Mine had everything I was looking for. She was sexy, beautiful. But it wasn't just her looks that were great. I love her calm and composed personality. And I think she likes me too. I wonder if our relationship can evolve into something more in the future. After all, Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?.
But the biggest question I was asking myself at the moment was when I would meet a future member of my Familia. I have been here for three weeks. And I've never seen anyone who shouldn't have been in this world.
But it seems that today the superior being who brought me here, has listened to my complaints. Because while I was thinking about it all. Someone I knew shouldn't normally be of this world came into the room.
I recognised him almost immediately when I saw him. At the same time, it was someone who was easily noticeable. A tall man six feet tall with a sword as big as he is. Light armour covering his chest and shoulders. He carried a bundle bag and let it hang over his shoulder. Indeed, the one who was known as the black swordsman, was a very recognisable person.
Indeed the one who had just returned was Guts from the anime Berserk. He had the same appearance with the same clothes as before joining the Band of the Falcon. He then walked towards the bar and sat down on some stools to the right of me. I had my full attention on him, after all if Guts is there. That means that he is one of those sent by the higher being to join my Familia.
A smile appeared on my face at this thought. Guts was a powerful person in his world. And he fought supernatural beings by being human. Which in his world is a feat. He also possessed an infallible will and determination. I wonder how much Guts' life in this world was similar to his life in his old world.
All I had to do was find a way to get him into my Familia. To get him to join the Band of the Falcon, Griffith had to beat him in a duel. I think I'm going to draw inspiration from this and try the same thing.
"A beer. "He ordered from Mia and put some Valis on the table. She served it and asked him in passing.
"It's the first time I've seen you around here. You're new in the city, aren't you. »
"Indeed I heard that the job of adventurer pays rather well so I came to see if I could get some Valis. »
"If you want to become an adventurer, you're going to have to find yourself a Familia. "his gaze turned to me as I spoke. " If you want you can join mine. »
POV Guts
So this is the city of Orario. I can't say I'm very impressed. In the end it is a city like any other. After walking around the city for a little while, I started to get thirsty. After finding a place that serves drinks I stopped there. Once inside, I went to the counter. I took the Valis out of my purse and placed an order.
The owner of the place immediately noticed that I was not from around here. And when I explained the reasons for my coming here, this man offered me to join his Familia. I turned to him. "And why I would join your Familia. You don't look very strong to me. "Indeed he didn't look very strong. He was wearing a simple outfit, and he only had two short swords on him. He didn't look threatening to me.
The man in front of me started giggling. The man in front of me started to giggle. "Did I say something funny" I answered him with a little anger in my words, not liking the fact that he was laughing at me.
"No, I just think it's funny that you, a human without Falna, dare to tell an adventurer that he looks weak. You are by far the weaker of the two of us. "he replies by taking a sip of his beer. I get up and approach him feeling my anger rising.
"If you want, we can go outside to see it. I hate people like you who think they're superior." I answer him as I take him by the collar and lift him up, wanting to make him swallow these words.
The owner banged her fists on the bar, making it tremble under her strength. "If you want to fight, go outside. "I turned to look at her but the man took the opportunity to take my hands off his collar and push me away.
"I'm sorry for the disturbance in your establishment Mia, we'll take it outside. "And with that, he put some Valis on the counter and started to go out. I was on those heels, all I wanted to do was put my sword through his stomach and see how he would react. We walked away from the establishment and stopped in an alley where no one would bother us.
He drew his swords and turned towards me. "All right, if I beat you, you will join my Familia. For your information, my name is Ashborn. So you will know the name of your captain. And what is your name? »
"Ashborn. "I whisper, this name has stirred something in me. I took my sword out of my back, pointing it at him. "Guts and it's okay if you win I will take your orders but if you lose I will put my sword through your stomach. "Then when the presentation was over I charged him head on. I started to swing my sword towards him, but he was fast enough to redirect my attacks with his swords. The fight went on like that for a minute. Then he came into my guard and hit me with the pommel of his sword on my temple disorienting me.
I came to my senses a few seconds later. I resumed my strikes, trying to cut him in half. I spotted an opening in his guard and took the opportunity to disarm him with one of his swords with a heavy strike. She went to stand ten metres behind him.
He watched me while I continued my assault. Then seeing that I was staying on my position, he started to attack me. His strikes were fast, I couldn't dodge them all. Wounds were beginning to appear on my body. I could tell that I was better at sword proficiency and that's why I could fight back. But his superior physical abilities as an adventurer gave him the advantage.
So I threw a big lateral strike to get him away from me, letting me regain my position. I then launched my offensive. With the tip of my sword I threw dust in his face, blinding him for a few seconds. I took the opportunity to throw my sword down, trying to cut him in half.
But at that moment, when I thought he was blinded, these movements became faster and he managed to dodge my move. My sword continued on his throw and it was stuck in the ground. it is then placed him on my sword preventing me from lifting it again and pointed his remaining sword towards my neck. Pressing hard enough with the blade to make blood flow.
"You fought well but unfortunately it looks like this is the end. In this position you won't be able to lift your sword again. "He then told me that he moved his sword a little away from my neck. Allowing me to breathe.
"You should use your mouth more effectively. "Then I tried to grasp his sword with my mouth. But as if he had foreseen my blow, his sword was taken out of my reach and he hit me on the head. My head resounded with the force of the blow and I fell to the ground, dropping my sword.
It took a few seconds before I could come to my senses. I looked up to see that Ashborn had left my sword on the floor and had gone back to retrieve his second sword. Her first was already sheathed again. Once recovered, he pointed it in my direction. "I beat you. According to our agreement, you are now under my command and will join my Familia. You are really strong Guts. If I wasn't an adventurer, you probably would have beaten me. "he said as he came closer to me by sheathing his second blade.
So that's the difference in power when facing an adventurer. He didn't seem to be strong and yet his physical abilities exceeded mine.
"You looked powerful and that's why I provoked you in the bar. I wanted to see if I was right and I wasn't disappointed. Thanks to your great natural strength and sword proficiency you were able to follow me for a while. Yet I am still very weak compared to first class adventurers. I have a mission for you. My goal is to make my Familia the most powerful in Orario. Guts, I am going to offer you a home and people that you can call comrades even your family. "I was amazed that these simple words could move my emotions. What is so special about him and why this promise, it intrigues me. "So I guess I'm part of your Familia now. »
POV Amaterasu
I was currently at the banquet organised by Ganesha. I was talking with Déméter, we were talking on our each Familia. I had already meet the others gods and goddess i was know in paradis. i was really happy to be able to see them again.
"I was told that your child was advancing quickly in the dungeon, Amaterasu. »
"Yes Ashborn is unstoppable in his desire to explore the dungeon. It worries me at times, but I'm sure he knows what he's doing. "He will do everything he can to see his ambitions come true. I finish the sentence in my head.
"How's your Familia Demeter doing?"
"Pretty well, one of my kids made it to level two two days ago. I am so proud of him. »
"I am happy for you. "I replied, and then a goddess I hadn't seen for a long time came to talk to us.
"Well, Amaterasu, we hadn't seen each other for a long time. The last time must have been when we were in paradise. This goddess was a goddess of beauty and all the men and even some women in the room turned to observe her. Freya.
"Hello Freya. "said Demeter, knowing that she was not the one Freya came to talk to, she stayed out of the conversation, other than greeting her back.
"Indeed it's been a while, Freya. How have you been? "It wasn't that I didn't like her, but back in heaven we don't know each others that much. But I always had the feeling that she had something on her mind. This made me feel uncomfortable in her presence and I had trouble with her
"Well, I'm enjoying the evening. But I came to see you because I heard that you found a talented adventurer and made him your child. I'm glad that you were able to find someone to start your Familia" She told me and immediately I had a bad impression.
"It's true, I think Ashborn has a lot of talent and I have to say that I am proud to have him in my family. »
"I see, I am happy to see that you have found a good person to become your first child. Demeter, Amaterasu I'm going to have to leave you, I think we'll see each other again soon. "Once the goddess of beauty is gone. Demeter is turned towards me.
"I advise you to watch over your child Amaterasu. Freya is interested in talented adventurers, and if she has laid her eyes on your child, I think she will try everything to recruit him into her Familia. Even use her Charm. »
"Thank you for your warning Demeter, I will try to be careful. "I replied. I left the banquet shortly afterwards, this feeling of discomfort persisting in my stomach.
When I came home, Ashborn was still not there. And thinking back to the banquet I couldn't help but worry a little about him. I had become attached to him during those three weeks we were together. I refuse to let him be taken away from me. I don't think I could bear it.
POV Ashborn
After our fight Guts and I started heading home. I think I made a good impression. I didn't promise him a place for his grave. But a home and people to call his family. I think that Guts in his world is not someone who can move forward on his own. He only feels really good, only with people he can rely on and who believe in him. And I intend to offer him both.
"So Guts, tell me where you come from and what you did before. "I decide to have a little conversation on the way.
"I was a mercenary, fighting in a war between two distant countries, the war had been going on for about a hundred years. I got involved in the conflict when I was eleven years old, I only know what to fight having done it all my life. But the war ended and I had to feed myself. Being an adventurer pays quite well, it seems, for those who have the strength to kill monsters, so I came here. Although I have to say that I am surprised at the difference in strength between a normal man and one with a Falna. "Guts says sulking again about his defeat. I notice that his life had a lot in common with the one in his old world. We arrived in front of the house of my goddess Amaterasu.
"We arrived, be polite to my goddess. She is a good person and I don't tolerate insults or disrespect with her. "I said completely serious while I was saying that. I saw her give me a look that was a little insistent, suppose that means he understands.
I entered the house announcing myself. "Lady Amaterasu, I am home. "Guts followed me into the house. "You are finally back Ashborn, I was beginning to worry. "I saw her come out of the living room and looked at Guts with curiosity. "And you brought a guest, are you going to introduce us? »
"Of course, Lady Amaterasu, this is Guts. Guts is Lady Amaterasu, my goddess. Guts came because I recruited him to join our Familia. "Lady Amaterasu looked at me with a surprised expression after that. She turned to Guts for a few seconds and then looked at me.
"You are sure he wants to join our Familia, I think he looks a bit upset. »
"No, it's nothing, he's just sulking a little, because I beat him earlier. "She stared at me for a few seconds before asking me. "How exactly did you recruit him? »
"I was at the hostess of fertility having a drink when Guts arrived. He said he was looking to become an adventurer, so I offered him to join our Familia. Following my proposal, our minds warmed up and we ended up having a duel. With the condition that if he lost, he would join our Familia. "She looked at me for a second as if I had said the most unlikely thing in the world to her, but she quickly recovered. She went back to her normal face with her serene smile, even though it looked a bit forced.
"Wait, this is how you plan to recruit members for our Familia. You're going to challenge them all to a duel. And you, Guts, you really faced an adventurer when you don't have a Falna, it was lost in advance. »
I was the first one to take over quickly followed by Guts. "I don't intend to have a duel with every member I want to recruit, it's just that I really wanted to have Guts in our Familia. And I thought this would be the best way to get him to join. »
"And for your information goddess, I had heard it said that those who have received a Falna from the gods are stronger than those without. But before today, I had never fought with an adventurer or seen one fight. I didn't know the difference was so great. »
I then saw Lady Amaterasu sigh. "Ashborn, I can't force him to join our Familia, he had no chance to beat you. Guts you don't have to if you don't want to. »
Guts then talk to her. "Don't worry goddess. I'm the one who should have known that facing an adventurer was more than I could handle. I said I would join his Familia and take orders from him if he beat me, and I intend to keep my words. Then he made a promise that intrigued me. »
Amaterasu sighed again. "Very well if you are sure of your choice. I agree to let you into my Familia. I trust Ashborn with the recruitment of members." She smiled sweetly at me and I blushed a little. "Thank you Lady Amaterasu, for your trust. »
"Get your shirt off and lie down on the sofa Guts, I'll give you my Falna." Guts did as we asked so we saw all the scars, we were amazed at how many scars he had when he was only 16 years old.
Then Lady Amaterasu dropped a drop of blood on Guts' back. Making a Sun appear with writing that I couldn't read inside. She then put a sheet of paper on the sun and made a circle with her finger, copying her status on the paper.
"You can get up now, welcome to my Familia, Guts. "After he stood up, she handed him the paper so he could see his status. She began to explain to him what each part corresponded to. I looked over his shoulder to see his status.
Guts
LV 1
STR: I0
VIT: I0
DEX : I0
AGI: I0
MAG: I0
Magic :
Skill :
He didn't have a Skill or Magic to begin with. At the same time it is considered rare to have magic or a Skill when you receive your Falna.
"A piece of advice is never to show your Falna or your status to someone who is not part of our Familia. The status of an adventurer is secret information. Showing it reveals your strengths and weaknesses" He nods in my direction showing that he has understood.
"Very good, to you Ashborn, I have not updated your status today. Lie down. "I've done it. And after a few moments my status was updated. I sat on the couch, looking at the paper with my status on it.
Ashborn
LV 1
STR: G249
VIT : F312
DEX : F334
AGI: E416
MAG: I0
Magic :
Skill :
Familia Monarch
My progress was steady from the first day in the dungeon. I was progressing fast and I was happy about it. Every day is one more step towards my goal of being Orario's most powerful adventurer.
"And so my goddess, how did your banquet go? "I told her as we talked about our respective days.
"It was quite nice, thank you for asking Ashborn. »
"Guts and I will have to go to the guild tomorrow morning to register him as an adventurer before going down to the dungeon. Sorry Guts but you'll have to make do with a couch. We only have two beds in this house. "I say as I head to my room.
"Don't worry I've slept in worse places and in worse condition before. "Guts said before putting his sword against a wall and sitting on the couch.
"All right, good night Guts. And have a good night too Lady Amaterasu. "And after that everyone went to sleep. Lady Amaterasu felt a little bad letting one of the children sleep on the sofa. But Guts reassured her by telling her it was okay.
Guts is a good recruit for my Familia. If you take his time in the bande of the falcon. He is strong, reliable and loyal. A bit too go-getter at times but nothing that should be embarrassing. I am happy to have him with us, he will be a valuable asset in making my Familia the most powerful in Orario.
After registering Guts in the guild, we headed to the dungeon. Having a second member in my group was really helpful. By having two of us together we could take larger groups of monsters. And we had someone to watch our backs.
Now we were on the third floor. Normally I would be on the seventh floor, but having a new adventurer with me, I decided to stay on the first four floors so he could get used to fighting monsters. We had just killed a group of Kobold and were collecting the magic stones. Once we were finished we continued on our way.
"I thought the monsters in the dungeon would be stronger than that. But when I fight, I feel the changes my body has undergone as an adventurer. I am faster, stronger and more resistant. I think it plays on the fact that I think these monsters are weak. "He tells me as we walked side by side.
"You were already strong before you got your Falna. This blessing has amplified your existing strength. And then there's the fact that there are two of us. Facing the monsters alone is more difficult. You have to be on your guard at all times because the monsters can come from anywhere. It's mentally exhausting. "I answer him.
"It's true that all alone, I would surely have had more trouble. "Then as he was finishing his sentence, we found a group of 9 goblins in front of us. I looked towards Guts and nodded with my head and he smiled. He drew his sword and charged them head on. I followed him shortly afterwards.
Just as he was starting to notice us. Guts with his oversized sword managed to cut two goblins in half. Dusting them to dust instantly. I followed closely and decapitated one in a row.
The remaining goblins charged us, 2 towards me and 4 towards Guts. I easily managed to dodge their strikes and beheaded them. Guts in a show of force, managed to cut the remaining goblins in half in one blow as they tried to surround him.
Once we confirmed that there were no more enemies, we sheathed our weapons and collected the stones.
"I think we've done enough for today. It must be five o'clock. We won't have time to go for a drink before we go home. I don't want to go home too late after that and worry Lady Amaterasu. "I say walking in the direction of the exit.
"That's how we do it, it's true that I'm in the mood for a drink after a day like that. Stop me if I'm wrong, but it seems to me that you feel something for our goddess. "I turned to Guts, not expecting him to talk to me about something like that.
I turn around and I see that he gives me a sarcastic smile. I turn around without answering him, and I get a little irritated when I hear him chuckling at my no answer. I would have hit him harder yesterday.
POV Freya
I was at my flat on the top floor of the Tower of Babel. and I saw that special soul again, which I knew belonged to Amaterasu's child. She appeared about three weeks ago and I have been captivated by this soul ever since.
It was dark as the deepest shadow of darkness. She was dark but not malevolent, which made her even more unique.
But today there was a person with her. And he too possessed a unique soul. She was red as blood. It was a beautiful purple. It would seem that Amaterasu had taken another child and that he too had a soul that interests me.
This red soul shone brightly. So he had a lot of potential as an adventurer. But even this shining soul pale in comparison to the powerful brilliance of the soul of the man known as Ashborn. I can't wait to bring him into my Familia, to be able to possess such a unique soul.
We returned home after spending two hours in the hostess of fertility. Mama Mia was surprised to see us arrive together. Even more so knowing that Guts had joined my Familia. We discussed with Guts about having training fights every day to improve ourselves. It will allow me to improve my mastery with my weapons, learning from a war veteran like Guts will be useful for me.
Then when we came back, we updated our status. Guts made good progress for a day in the dungeon. He is not progressing as fast as I am, because the effect of my Skill is less powerful on the next twelve members of our Familia than it is on me. But it is much faster than any other adventurer. I would say that he can maximize these basic skills in about 5 months.
Then while we were going to bed Lady Amaterasu burst into my room. I was surprised because it was the first time she had ever done this.
"Ashborn, I wanted to warn you yesterday, but I didn't have time with Guts' arrival in the Familia. Beware of the members of the Freya Familia and especially of Freya herself. Maybe I could be wrong, but I think she is interested in you.»
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AN: Here is chapter two, I hope you liked it. I apologize again for all the spelling mistakes, English is not my main language. It's the first time I've written fight scenes so I don't know if it's good or not. I also hope that I managed to write Guts well. That's the thing that scares me when I write this Fanfiction if I manage to write the characters' personalities well. I would like to thank everyone who read this story but even more those who followed and favorised it, a thanks also for them that review it made me happy. You all motivated me to write. I don't have a calendar for the chapters they will come out when they come out. Normally I tried to correct some mistakes in chapter one, it still won't be perfect but I did my best.
What do you think of Guts as firts member to join Ashborn. With the review i had, i will make of this story a harem. the Ashborn familia will have ten girls in it. i don't say he will be in relationship with the ten, but the majority.
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