The god had finished preparing everything, and had to only wait for everyone to show. It took some time, but eventually everyone had shown in the dining area where they saw Rolan waiting for them.
Rolan: Good, you're all here. You can grab something to eat then meet me in the theater.
Tiona: Oh! Are we going to watch another world again?!
Rolan: One thing at a time. I'll meet you all there.
Not wanting to waste time, they all grabbed some food before finding a seat in the theater. Some had more trouble than other, as Asterius had crushed to chair while looking for somewhere to be.
Lyd: Oh boy...
Asterius: (Weakling chairs.)
Many sweatdropped before Rolan appear in the front.
Rolan: Good, then we're all set.
Finn: If I may, what are we going to see this time?
Rolan: I thought about it, and I decided that we would watch your world.
Riveria: Our world?
Rolan: Yes, as in the original one you were from.
Loki: That's sound interesting.
Rolan: Though, in such a big world, it becomes complicated when picking a viewpoint to watch from. As such, we will be seeing it from his perspective.
The god pointed to Bell who pointed to himself.
Bell: Me?
Rolan: Yes you. In this story, you're the one who is the "main character" to keep things simple.
Hestia: My Bell is the main character?!
Loki: Shoot, I was hoping it would be Ais.
Rolan: It is indeed Bell. We will see everything in his adventure. I'll be able to make it possible for everyone to hear his thoughts in the story, but I'll be leaving personal things out when necessary.
Alfia: That sounds fair.
They were all getting excited to see how their friend began.
Tiona: Can you all believe it?! We get to see how he started as an adventurer!
Tione: With everything he's done so far, I'd like to see it for myself.
Finn: I feel the same. Being able to witness his heroic acts firsthand is something I doubt anyone would want to pass up..
With Argo and the others...
Feena: Guys, we get to see how much the world changed after our time!
Argo: I know!
Crozzo: Not only that, we get to see how our new lives are living!
Ariadne: Hopefully they're living better lives.
Some couldn't take it anymore and wanted to see.
Tiona: Come on!! Let's get on with it!!
Rolan: Fine by me.
With that, the lights dimmed and the screen lit up as the show started.
"Long ago, the gods descended to the world of our children in hopes of finding excitement. We soon decided stay here. We sealed away our divine powers and live life in the lower world the same as everyone who lives there."
Many listened in awe when they heard the familiar voice speaking as they saw a high view of the city they called home.
Bell: Goddess is the one speaking?
Loki: It makes sense, I guess. If rabbit boy is in the spotlight, then Shrimpy would be the one narrating.
"Though, by sealing away our power, we have only one thing to give. Our blessing, and the power to fight monsters. Children who receive this become Familia."
The screen shows the daily life of Orario. People set up their stands for the day while adventurers pick up anything there before going to the dungeon.
Argo: Wow, that city is amazing!
Crozzo: That tower is huge!!
Orna: We already know what a blessing is, but I'm curious about what these adventurers look like when they're working.
Elmina: Let's keep watching.
"In other words, you are now my family, the only member of the Hestia Familia. Bell, are you listening to me? Bell!!"
The screen the cuts to show Bell running from a minotaur. Needless to say, many of Bell friends either worried for his safety, or laughed at his misfortune.
Hestia: How did this even happen?
Finn: That would be our fault. A horde of minotaurs escaped us, my apologies.
Hestia: Well, Bell did make it out in one pieve thanks to her.
They all suddenly felt a chill before they turned to Alfia.
Alfia: That's good to hear. I'd hate to have to destroy your Familia because of their incompetence.
Every member of the Loki Familia shuddered. They watched on and saw Bell running into a dead end with the minotaur cornering him. Meteria feared for her son before she saw Ais run in and kill the monster, though covering Bell in blood too.
Alfia: You got lucky this time.
The gave Ais a glance before turning back to the screen. The blonde girl herself gave a sigh in relief as this was hopefully enough to get on the woman's good side.
"Are you alright?"
They saw Bell covered in blood as he looked at her in awe.
Albert: So, that's how they first met.
Aria: Love at first sight, how romantic.
The parents were gushing while Meteria was thanking Ais for saving Bell.
Meteria: Thank you so much for saving him!
Ais: I-It was no problem.
With the Hestia Familia...
Hestia: That was a close one.
Welf: Your luck never ceases to amaze me.
Bell: ehehe...
With Argo...
The legend just looked on with a deadpanned look.
Feena: Brother?
Crozzo: You okay?
Argo: (*Internal Screaming*) I'll be fine. Just not sure how I feel about my past self being saved like me.
Ariadne: That's still bothering you?
Argo: Of course it is. I should've been the one to save you.
The screen itself was zooming out before the title could be seen.
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
Familia Myth
Tione: What kind of title is that?!
Zeus: I approve.
Hermes: As do I.
Many of the men there also agreed while Hera grumbled to herself. The screen then went back to show many of the citizens watching a boy run to the guild with an amused look on their faces.
Merchant: *Snorts*
Adventurer A: What's with the kid?
Adventurer B: Rookie bit off more than he could chew, hahaha!
He soon found himself approaching the guild as he called out to someone.
Bell: Miss Eina!!
Eina: Bell- GYAAAAAAAHH!!!
The half-elf dropped all the papers she was holding when she saw her adventurer covered in blood. Bell himself had a smile on his face as he got closer.
Bell: Please tell me everything you know about Miss Ais Wallenstein!!
Many people in the audience were laughing at the scene while Bell did his best to hide.
Welf: Hahaha... oh, I wish I was there to see that.
Haruhime: That's a side of your I've never seen before.
Mikoto: True, he's more childish there.
Bell: Hey, I've gotten better, right?
Lili: Grand Day- mmph!!
Bell quickly put his hands over her mouth before he could be shamed further.
With Eina...
Rose: That must have been rough.
Misha: Yeah, he was soaked from head to toe.
Eina: *Sigh* It was certainly a shock for me.
Back on screen, it skipped to show Bell in fresh clothes and Eina on a bench across the table they were using. She was currently listening to what happened to the boy.
Eina: You should certainly consider yourself lucky. Not only did you survive going down to floor five, without my permission and by yourself, you also survived a minotaur attack. How many time do I have to tell you that adventurers should go looking for adventures?!"
Bell: I know, I'm sorry.
She sighed before smiling at him.
Eina: In any case, I'm glad you're safe. Please try to be more careful though.
Bell: Right. So, do you know anything about Miss Ais?
Eina got a teasing look as she caught on to what the boy was asking.
Eina: Oh, the woman who had to save you? Don't tell me you've fallen for her?
Bell: N-No, well yeah.
Welf: Wow, that's pretty bold of you.
Hestia: *Jealous grumbling*
Meteria: Aw, I got to see my boy's first crush.
Zeus: Man, it should've been the other way around.
Rolan: I can safely say it was in some world.
Zeus: Really?
Rolan : Yes, one where Ais was the rookie and Bell was the hero.
Zeus: YES!!!
The pervert god was fantasizing about that world, while in another place Ais was being teased by her friends.
Lefiya: He really had the nerve to ask someone about you?!
Tione: Rabbit boy fell hard.
In Ais' mind, she was jumping for joy hearing how Bell wanted to know about her. Her parents though, Albert didn't exactly like the idea of this. He was practically watching stalker behavior from his daughter's love interest.
With the kids...
Albert(Emb): I can't believe they never told us about this!
Celdia: I can't blame them. I-It's kind of embarrassing watching dad like this.
Ariel: Speak for yourself!!
With Argo...
Argo: Gah!! Somebody kill me!!
Argo was red in the face while his friends looked at him with pity. Feena was doing her best to soothe her brother's embarrassment.
Eina: Well, she's a level 5 from the Loki Familia. She's one of the best sword wielders in the city which is why she's called the Sword Princess.
Ais' father looked at his daughter with pride when he learned that she was following in his footsteps well.
Bell: Yeah, but even Iknew that already. I meant more personal stuff like her favorite food or...
Eina: Or if she has a partner?
Bell: Y-Yeah, so does she?!
The boy had a desperate look on his face while the half-elf was having her fun.
Eina: Well, Ihaven't heard of her having one.
Bell: Really?!
Eina: Though, being realistic, you're chances with her are slim to none.
The boy's face glowed and sunk as quickly as it first appeared when Eina told Bell of his odds with her.
Welf: Ouch...
Haruhime: That was a bit, hard.
Ais: I wouldn't mind...
She whispered it, but many of her friends heard it.
Lili: It's ok, you still have us!
Bell: Thanks guys.
Bell felt a little better after rewatching that. Lili and Hestia sent Ais an amused smirk while she sent a jealous glare in return.
Eina: You have to remember you're a level 1 from the Hestia Familia. I couldn't begin to count the problems that would come from approaching a high level member of the Loki Familia like Miss Wallenstein.
The two were walking to the front desks while Bell had a sad expression.
Eina: No need to be so down about it. Why not cash in your magic stones?
Bell: Alright...
He put the stones in and got his money. Her turned back to Eina and got ready to leave.
Bell: Well, that's it for today.
Eina: Bell, it's common knowledge that woman like strong, dependable men. If you work hard enough, maybe you could impress her in the future?
Those words of encouragement were enough to brighten Bell's mood.
Bell: You're right! Thanks, Miss Eina! I love you!
Eina: Wha-
Adventurer A: *Whistles*
Eina: Guess I was a little too nice on that one.
Many were shocked to hear what Bell said to her.
Hestia: BELL!!! How could you say that to her?!
Bell: W-Well, I-I...
Artemis: You haven't even said that to me!!
Lili: Master Bell!!
Haruhime: Master Bell... *Sad Tail Droop*
Bell: Uh, a little help guys?!
The rabbit was being swarmed by his Familia. He hoped that the only rational ones would would come to his aid, but that wouldn't be the case. He saw them playing a board game together, but they were playing chess and they weren't even following the rules.
Welf: Do you have any fours?
Mikoto: Sir Welf, this is chess.
Bell: (Seriously?!)
With Ais...
The blonde was in a depressed slump after hearing what Bell said on screen. Her mother was doing her best to comfort her.
Ais: *Comical Crying*
Aria: There there...
They were brought out of their thoughts when they heard an old man speak.
"Bell, an adventurer needs to find his love in the dungeon. After rescuing a beautiful maiden from a terrible monster, she will be forever grateful. That's the true meaning of being an adventurer."
Bell: It's just like Grandfather said, but she rescued me. Still, I'll do my best!
Those who recognized the voice looked at Zeus in shock.
Hera: WHAT THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN TEACHING MY GRANDSON?!?
Zeus: H-Hera, please, calm down.
Alfia gave Zeus a death glare, but she and the god were sweating when they felt the rage of Meteria.
Meteria: Lord Zeus~?
Zeus: Mommy- I mean, yes?!
He turned to her and saw the formerly gentle woman sharpening an axe in her chair.
Meteria: We need to have a long talk about what my baby needs to know.
She had a small smile on her face as she turned to look at him, but it was severely contrasted by the demonic aura she had around her.
Zeus: *Manly internal screaming*.
10 minutes later...
Zeus was sitting in his seat in the fetal position while the show went on. Bell could be seen running through some old ruins in the city causing many who didn't know the before to look in confusion.
Argo: Where is he going?
Ryulu: I'd say it's a little late to go adventuring.
Feena: Is this some undiscovered land in the city only he know?!
Argo heard this and watched on with excitement. Excitement that would soon vanish completely. The screen showed Bell arriving at an old, abandoned church. Seeing this, the sisters of the Hera Familia widened their eyes.
Meteria: I remember that place.
Alfia: I do as well, there were many happy memories there.
AN: Idon't remember if this church was the same one they visited. For the sake of the story, I'll just assume that is the case, but feel free to fact check that for me.
Meteria: What's my son doing there?
Rolan: Just wait and see.
She tilted her head in confusion before doing what she was asked. The screen then showed Bell opening a door in the back before walking down the stairs leading to a basement.
Bell: Hello? I'm ba-
Hestia: Bell!! Haha, welcome back! You're home pretty early!
This caused the audience to be shocked once again when they saw the boy's old living condition.
Hera: My boy's been living in a run down church!!
Meteria: They don't look like they're doing terrible. Besides, that church was a special place for me.
Here still didn't like the idea of her grandson living like that, but she knew better than to challenge Meteria.
Loki: Well shit, now I actually feel bad for the boy.
Lefiya: How could he even stand living like that.
Bell: It wasn't that bad. Goddess and I already had the basics we needed.
Lili: Still, that was our first home before we got the mansion.
Zeus: You live in a mansion?!
Bell: Uh, yeah.
Alfia: That's much better.
Zald: Where'd you find the space and money for it?
Hestia: About that, we sorta took it from Apollo after beating him in a war game.
Hera: What?!
Zeus: HAHAHA!! Serves him right!
Rolan: I'll be sure to show that in time.
Tiona: You better!! They kicked butt in that wargame!!
This only further increased the curiosity of the old legends. Back on screen, they then saw Hestia jumping into a hug when she heard Bell. Loki was I shock when she saw this and grumbled in jealousy remembering how her Familia would move out of the way when she showered them with love.
Bell: Yeah, I almost died in the dungeon today.
This greatly worried the small goddess and made her do a full body inspection of her child.
Hestia: What?! You're not hurt anywhere, are you?
Bell: I promise, I'm fine. I mean, I'm the only member of your Familia, so I'm not gonna go off and get myself killed and leave you alone.
Hestia: Well, that's good to hear. I can relax again. Which reminds me, I've brought us a special treat today, check this out!!
She moved out of the way to show a bowl full of potato snacks. Many sweat dropped at the idea of this being something to be worked up over. To be fair, in their condition, it is somethi g to be excited about. Ais would share that feeling as she was practically drooling at the sight of her favorite snack.
Bell: So, when did you learn to make all this?
Hestia: I started working part time at a cart. A customer ordered too much so I got to keep them. That being said, let's go all put today. You're in for a wild party tonight, mister!
Bell: Let's go ahead and eat.
Hestia: Ehehehe...
The two went on to talk about their Familia status. Hestia was concerned about how no one wanted to join her since she wasn't popular. Bell did his best to comfort her by saying that any god could give a blessing.
Hestia: It's not so bad. I think I'd rather it be just us for now.
Bell: Hm?
Hestia: N-Nevermind!!
She tried to cover us her slip up while Bell pretended to listen after finishing his food.
Hestia: I'm so sorry, Bell. This must be really hard for you to bear by yourself.
Bell: It's fine, Goddess. You and the other gods do a lot for us too. I mean, you got us a great dinner this time.
Hestia: It's just potato snacks. If onlyI could use arcanum, but we've been banned from using that when we arrived to the lower world. Sorry you pledged your loyalty to a goddess like me.
Bell: No, don't talk like that!
This startled her when Bell rose his voice.
Bell: We're only getting started. Once we get through this our lives are going to get easier.
Hestia: Oh Bell, I'm so lucky Imet a human as nice as you.
Astraea watched this and remembered how similar it was for her.
Astraea: Brings back good memories, right, Alise, Kaguya?
Alise: Yup, sure does!
Kaguya: Thank the gods it got better for us. Now the others share my pain as well.
The rest of their Familia laughed as they remembered the time when they were a small rookie Familia. Back on screen, it showed Hestia updating Bell's status. It was there they saw his skill show itself and how Hestia had hidden it from him. Both for his safety, and partial jealousy from where the feeling originated. They went to sleep and the next day started with Bell waking up to Hestia snuggling with him. Naturally, many of the rabbit's lover watched with intense jealousy while the men praised Bell. His kids had to shield the eyes of their younger siblings as they didn't need to see this side of Hestia yet.
Zeus: Now that's more like it.
Hermes: Just need to add a few more girls there to join him in a bigger bed.
Hestia/ Artemis/Ais/Ryuu/Lili/Haruhume/Aisha/Tiona/Cassandra/Lefiya: (I'll do it!!)
Alfia gave the two a good beating before they turned to the screen and saw Bell walking the streets in the morning.
Bell: Smooth. Didn't even realize I left.
The boy was praising his stealthy escape before the screen flashed a pair of violet eyes. Bell felt their gaze and looked behind him.
Bell: What was that?
Freya: (He knew?!)
All the gods quickly turned to Freya when they saw it was her.
Zeus: She's watching him?!
Hera: Want to explain why you we watching him?!
Freya started shaking when she felt the two superior gods stare her down. It only got worse when Alfia and Zald realized they meant her. Her executives quickly got into formation to protect her as Alfia approached them.
Alfia: If you move now, I can guarantee that I'll only break one of you limbs.
They were shaking down to their very bones, but didn't move. Rolan had to step in after Ottarl got decked when Alfia punched him in the face.
Rolan: Alright, that's enough. You can kill them all after the show. I can bring the back after.
Freya Familia: (You aren't even going to save us?!)
Rolan: (No.)
Color drained from their faces when they heard the god's answer in their heads. They feared for their lives as the show continued with Bell stopping next to a familiar pub.
Syr: Um, excuse me?
Bell: Huh?!
Syr: Ah?!
Bell: S-Sorry. Did you need something?
Syr: Well uh, you dropped this.
Bell: I did? I thoughtI gave all of them yesterday.
The Hostess staff watched as they saw the girl work her magic.
Mia: So that's how it went down.
Ryuu: That's one of the ways she gets new customers to stop by.
It went on to show how Syr gave Bell her food. In exchange, Bell would return for dinner the same night. His friends just gave him their silent prayers as the bunny was conned. The screen then showed Bell fighting in the dungeon. He got lucky and found an item while collecting stones. Much to Bell's relief, Rolan had hid what he was thinking during that time.
Bell: (Thank you for cutting that out.)
Rolan: (If anything, I hope you don't end up dead from this one.)
Argo and his friends were further intrigued by this life style.
Argo: Things really are different. Who knew you could make a living just by killing monsters there?
Eina: That's true, but the risk of dying there is at an all time high. Not to mention he was going down alone when he started off.
Crozzo: You're sense of adventure hasn't dulled at all, even in your next life.
Argo: Hehe, I wouldn't have it any other way.
Feena: I would, if it would get you to stop running into danger.
Ariadne: She's right.
Orna: You should listen to your sister.
Crozzo went to look at his friend only to find him drawing circles on the ground. When Bell returned, he had his status updated again. With everyone as a witness, they saw the true power of Liaris Freese.
Loki: That was only one day! How could it have jumped up that much?!
Finn: That's unheard of.
Argo: Is it really that inpressive?
Riveria: Normally, it would take weeks or even months to make those kind of jumps.
Argo and his friends gulped at that.
Meteria: It isn't the skill alone, I'm sure you were putting in lots of work, son.
Bell: Thanks, mom.
The screen cut again, this time showing Bell arriving at the pub for dinner.
Bell: The Hostess of Fertility.
Syr: Bell, you made it!
Bell: Just like I promised.
Syr: Oh, I never introduced myself. I'm Syr.
Bell: Bell.
He walked inside and took a seat. His order of pasta arrived quickly along with the owner meeting him for the first time.
Mia: So, you're the one Syr met. I didn't know they made adventurers like you.
Bell: Please don't make fun of me...
He started counting up how much the meal would cost before the dwarf threw another plate in front of him.
Bell: Wait! I didn't order that!!
Mia: A skinny boy like you needs to eat more if they want to be a proper adventurer. Those bones need more meat on them.
She left before leaving Bell in shock at how much the special costed. The night went on and Bell ate as he talked with Syr before he heard Anya say the thing.
Anya: The party with the reservation is here!
Bell watched and saw the Loki Familia walk into the pub. Syr went on to tell him that they were regulars.
Bell: Maybe I can at least see her here.
It was then Bell and Bete felt their hearts sink.
Bell and Bete: Oh shet...
The two remembered what happened here, along with everyone else who was there that night.
Zeus: What's up with everyone?
Rolan: You'll see.
The night continued before the drunk werewolf started talking to Ais.
Bete: Ais, tell them about what happened today.
Ais: What?
Bete: You know, with that tomato boy. After a while bunch of minotaurs escaped, you finished the last of them on the fifth floor. The dumbass was being chased by one before Ais cut it down. He got covered in it's blood and looked like a goddamn tomato, hahahaha!
Everyone else at the table also started laughing except, Ais, Lefiya and the three big executives. Needless to say, they felt the killing intent of Hera, Alfia and Meteria.
Bete: U-Uh...
He turned and saw that his familia had completely ignored him.
Tiona: Who's this "Bete" person?
Tione: Not sure.
Lefiya: It probably wasn't important.
Ais: Mhm.
Riveria: Finn, did I ever bring the floor to your attention?
Finn: No, but I'm starting to see how it's riled everyone up.
The wolf sighed in annoyance before turning back to the three bloodthirsty women.
Hera: You have the nerve to insult him?!
Alfia: You're dead, wolf!
Meteria: Die 1000 Deaths!!!
...One beating later...
The screen showed Bell in tears, running to the dungeon. They all watched in awe as the boy fought endless hordes on monsters the whole night. It then cut to Hestia waiting outside the church for Bell, and it was early in the morning. Many gasped in shock when they saw Bell walk back covered in blood.
Meteria: My son!!
Welf: Oh crap! He really went through that?!
Mikoto: It just shows how strong he is.
Haruhime: Still, I don't like seeing him hurt.
Many agreed with the renard. His kids especially didn't like seeing their father hurt, which is why they shielded the younger ones' eyes yet again.
Hestia: Bell!!
She rushed over to him as he gave the best smile he could.
Bell: Goddess, I want... t-to be strong.
The screen then blacked out as the show ended.
Rolan: And that concludes the first chapter of Bell's tale. So, your thoughts?
Zeus: An amazing start to my boy's adventure.
Hera: A little shaky, but I'm curious about what happens next.
Meteria: Yes, I want to see what happens to my son!
Rolan: Then let's continue.
AN: An that concludes episode one. If the dialogue doesn'tmatch english or Japanese, it's partly because Iwasn't sure which one to use, but also that I wanted rewrite some of it for safety. The context should hopefully be the same. This is going to be a long one and I may cut out some minor things, but for the most part, it will play out like in the anime.
As always I hope you enjoyed. Thanks for reading and I'll see you in the next one.