Guess whaaat? It's the triple update in a week!! who couldve expected this? Not anybody who even passingly knows me, thats for sure.
But, in any case a few reviewers have asked a question. Why is Drake at Level 4 and not higher. The short of it is that He's gonna be OP no matter what i do. Dont forget all of the spells he knows from Elden Ring are compressed into his Elden Lord spell. So thats Six incantations and Sorceries each!
But the other part of it Is i did some calculations after posting the first chapter. and I've Found that Level 152 of Elden Ring Is comparable to a level 4. By dividing I saw that the math equaled 38. So my argument is that for every 38 levels in Elden Ring, is one level for Danmachi. So it places him at a higher power in Danmachi then the lands Between, because we all know that the max level in elden ring is over 700. Also the only other number that converted to his level without a decimal was 19, and im pretty sure if a Level 19, who was the supposed son of the last Captain of a banished Familia who had several members become members of Evilus would be... well, BAD.
Yeah, I thought so too.
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Drake pov.
When I woke up, It was to the shriek of a woman.
" KYAAAA!!! "
Naturally, I rolled to my hands and knees and pushed myself to my feet reaching for a weapon that i only just then realized wouldnt be there. I looked up an was left speechless at the sight in front of me.
Bell, my younger, emotionally and hormonaly charged 14 year old brother. Was blushing like a schoolgirl, while a Hestia whose dress rode up in her sleep clung to him like a security blanket. She also had her left leg wrapped around Bells front, thus giving me a show in the form of her innocent white panties.
Id probbably feel something if she was in anyway my type, lucky for me she was not.
She, was still asleep however. Therefore, the shrill, horror movie scream of feminine terror had to originate from him.
His eyes met mine, his gaze begging me to spare him...
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Hah! As If!!!
I smiled, Wiping a fake tear from my eye. "Oh Bell, only 14 and you already have a Goddess sleeping with you. Dad would be so proud!!! "
He whimpered like a kicked puppy, his ruby eyes watering up to the point he resembles a hurt bunny.
I grin wider. " Now now, You arent gonna accomplish your goals of forming a harem if this little amount of teasing is all it takes to break you little brother. "
His eyes nearly popped out of his skull at that. He said. " H-how Did- Grandpa, you old pervert!!! "
He caught onto that quickly, gonna have to give him props for that at least.
Putting that to the side for now. I turned to the small kitchen and began to take stock.
Said stock is? Bumkis.
I turned to my brother, an eyebrow raised. "What the hell do you two eat, hopes and dreams? "
He rubbed the back of his head, bashful as can be. " Mostly whatever leftovers Goddess has from her stand. Most of the money we make is used for the utilities. "
I knew that from the show but still, that was definitely not good. " You eating nothing but that stuff is gonna start effecting your health soon Bell. I still have money so for today well go out for breakfast. Im Gonna go change into some casual wear, You wake Hestia. "
Last night after Id put the two to bed Id swapped my armor for a simple set of leather trousers, minus the boots of course. I didnt really have anything you could consider sleep wear. So i had to improvise.
I walked into the small bathroom and began to go through all the clothes id taken from Torrent's saddlebag. Soon I had realized none could really be termed casual. So i began to improvise again.
I pulled a set of Erdtree guardians vestments out before removing the sleeves, trying to make as neat a cut as possible. I then cut the bottom of the inner layer getting rid of the robe like appearance and instead making it seem like a undershirt. I left the outer jacket alone in terms of length. I also put on the Bracers and greaves, although i made sure to put on shoes underneath.
I turned to the mirror and looked. It was still weird to see a pointy eared Bell staring back, but I can at least say that the alterations for the clothes aren't bad.
' Well old boy, Here comes the hard part.' I thought to myself as I left the bathroom, and found Bell up and dressed. Hestia was groggy but all in all alive... I think at least.
When he heard the door close, Bell looked over at me. He asked. " Is that your Idea of casual? "
I glanced at myself, and shugged. " Its the most casual thing i own. The lands Between arent really big on normal ware and sane people don't walk around without any kind of protection. "
The rabbit in human skin nodded. Soon we were all up the stairs and out the door.
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Bell was leading the two of us to the guild building. I think it was called the Pantheon, but im not sure if that was in the canon story or a fanfic. After the three of us had a suprisingly modern breakfast of omletes and french toast Hestia had to leave for her shift at the food stand. We, or mabye just I was, getting a lot of stares from the crowed.
I swept my gaze, trying to Identity just why i was garnering such looks.
It wasnt until I heard a whispered conversation i had an inkling of why.
" Do you think he's an envoy of an elf king? But, that boy next to him, he doesn't have pointed ears. "
' Ahh, so that was it.' I thought with amusment.
Well I was wearing golden, tree themed clothes which looked to have cost a fortune. Fortunately for me, It only cost me about five hours of grinding to get the full set. I still had multiple sets of the main outfit, and a few of the bracers and greaves.
' Huh, maybe I should go and see a tailor after I sell those weapons. Get a few of my lighter outfits modified into casual wear or at least light armor. ' I thought as we neared the guild.
As with most players of a souls game i was a hoarder. You never know when old gear would be needed due to some hidden meaning in its item description. So needless to say, I got armor for fucking days, multiple sets of the normal soldiers armor from each region even. Definitely gonna set a few aside for Bell to use. No reason the wait for Welf to show up for him to get good armor, and i can find Welf on my own to ignite a friendship with him anyway.
An besides all that, Im kinda curious to see what he would make of my ahses of war.
In any case, we have reached the doors to the building. As the relatively subtle decore became apparent to me, I also managed to see that the guild wasn't too busy. A few lines of adventures were lined in front of guild employees and the longest in front of the exchange window.
Just like the banks back home...
Bell looked around for a moment. Before he noticed who we were here to see.
He began to walk to an unobstructed waiting desk with the brown haired, glasses wearing Half Elf Eina Tulle waiting behind, filling out paperwork.
'Poor girl, paperwork is never fun.' I thought as we walked over.
As soon as we got within a few feet, she looked up, and smiled at Bell.
At least until she saw me, then she nearly choked on air..
... This is starting to annoy me.
After a second, she managed to choke out. " B-B-Bell, who is this and why does he look like you if you were a elf? "
Bell looked at me, and then back to her. " He's my older Half Brother, Drake. I just found out about him last night. "
She looked flabbergasted. " Huh!? How does that even happen!? "
I spoke up here, wanting to keep certain facts private.
I said. " The fact of the matter Ms. Tulle, Is that it happened. I ask you not to burrow into our family matters. "
She seemed torn between the fact she was Bells advisor slash friend, and the fact that it really wasnt her buisness in the first place. Bell gave me a particularly foul stink eye.
I know im being a dick here, but it was with a reason. If i play my cards right, meeting the head of the guild could happen today, and i can think of no better ally then Ouranous within the city he rules.
I said. " Sorry if im being rude Ms. Tulle, but its a sensitive topic and ive asked Bell to keep it to our Familia for now. If he wishes you to know later, that is his choice. "
She nodded. " I understand, and sorry for prying. Now, what business did you have with the guild? Registration for adventurer status? "
I nodded. " Yes, I was in a Familia before hand and im not sure if you still have a file for me. I was six the last time i was here. "
She looked at me curiously. " What Familia? we keep records from back before the Zeus and Hera Familia's banishment. "
I smirked. " Funny you should mention Zeus. "
She gasped, and was about to shout, when i placed my hand over her mouth.
*pat!!*
Her face became flushed, her, admittedly beautiful forest green eyes wide. Bell was blushing himself, though at my forwardness or Eina's adorable reaction was anyone's guess.
I lean in and said. " I do not mean to be so forward my lady, but please do not blurt out anything we discuss to the entire building. "
She nodded, and i removed my hand. Her blush did not reduce any, but she managed to compose herself with little difficulty. As she was about to speak however, Another guild member approached. Rather hurrdly at that.
The member was a man, human with brown, short hair. He said. " Exscuse me sir. Are you Drake Cranel? "
I looked to Bell, and then back to the man. " Yes? Do you need something?"
The man nodded. Saying. " Lord Ouranous wishes to speak with you. please follow me, the two of you as well. "
Well, this was suprising.
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As the three of us followed the guide, Bell and Eina were quietly discussing the oddity that had presented itself.
Me.
" Aside from his aditude , Drake is a nice guy. So long as you dont press his hot buttons. " Bell said quietly, thinking i couldnt hear him.
' Sense fucking when was Bell a gossip!? I thought, semi pouting as my little brother was seemingly unconsciously giving me a reputation as a hot head.
What? Its not my fault this body had memories of being a social pariah and repressed feelings of rage and aggression!! Honest!!
Eina spoke up then, a little meekly. " um, Bell? Has he done something like that to you before? I mean with the hand over the face thing? "
What the!? why was that wha...
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Oh, oh shit, my bad.
' Yes dumbass, to elves grabbing an unrelated member of the opposite sex is considered a sign of romantic intreset.' A part of my mind supplied.
Im not even sure i have the mental capacity to argure with part of my mind right now, seeing as i just propositioned a woman I barely know!!!
Cut me some slack, In most of the story and several fanfictions its just assumed that the elves were very conservative! Not that touch equals hanky panky, for the love of the Erdtree im not trying to date the woman, let alone get freaky with her!!
' Although, she was seriously beautiful in the outfit she wore to help Bell buy armor. ' that same part of my mind spoke up again.
SHUT UP!!!
This train of thought continued for a few minutes until we eventually reached the door to Ouranous's chamber. The guild member knocked, before an ancient, yet unimaginably powerful voice spoke one word.
" Enter."
The door opened with no input from the guild member. He stood to the side, bowing at the waist. I nodded before striding through, head held high.
An Elden Lord did not bow, not to Gods, Monsters, or even their own fear. I would be no exception.
... Did i really just think that? I thought to myself. Wondering just where the hell all these chunnibuyou thoughts were coming from.
Oh yeah, my soul was the product of a existential three-way. I forget that sometimes. Id say it was a shame none were female, but with my luck, that'd fuck me up even worse.
Setting my pre midlife crisis to the side, we walked into the prayer room. There in the center of the room, sitting on his Throne was the Lord of Orario, Primordial of the Sky, and according to my original worlds mythos, Grandfather of Zeus.
The ancient God was one of the first to descend to the mortal world Millennia ago. He was the one to decide to stop granting his followers a Falna, instead stating that his followers would become the ultimate athourity within the labyrinth city, trading the physical power of the blessing for the political power of the guild.
It was his prayers that kept the Dungeon docile, or as docile as it can be. The form of this prayer, came in the form of the chains that held him bound to his Throne, thick, divine chains that reminded me of the chain of heaven, Enkidu. These chains channeled Ouranous's overwhelming divinity into the Dungeon so as to passify it as much as it is.
Or at least that was what the story is, whether the truth is that, or something else, i do not know.
I nodded slightly, while both Eina and Bell knelt before the Throne of the Sky.
I said. " You called for us, Ouranous? "
The Lord of Orario raised a brow, but paid my small show of disrespect no heed.
He spoke, and once again, it seemed as if reality itself spoke with him.
" So, you are the child of the Zeus Familia who has returned? "
I nodded. " Up until last night, I have recently converted to the Hestia Familia. I trust that this wont be a problem. After all, I am no longer a member of the Zeus Familia and with Grandpa back in Tenkai its not like it matters anymore. "
Ouranous showed no emotion to my claims. The Primordial was ancient, controling his emotions second nature to one as old as him.
" Be that as it may, you do understand the reasoning as to why you coming back concerns the guild correct? Nigh on seven years ago members of your former Familia tried to bring this city low, and i will not have such an event occur again. " Ouranous declared with all the authority he held, the pressure nearly crushing.
I barley flinched. " God you may be, but talk about my aunt like that again, and consequences be damned your head will roll. "
The shock on Eina and Bells faces, and the raised brow on Ouranous was enough of an opening to continue.
" As i told Hestia last night, Alfa did what she did for reasions known only to her. Zald, ive never met to my knowledge so his motives are also not known to me. But, if you insinuate that ive simply come here to finish what Loki and Freya started then ill be glad to tell you so long as they stay away, I won't crush them beneath my boots. "
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WHERE THE FUCK DID THAT COME FROM!?!?.!
I have NO IDEA what just escaped my pie hole but for fucks sake Drake stop tyring to antagonize the God who can have us killed if he wants!! Bell was doing an impression of a ghost, while Eina a Fish.
Ouranous was stone faced.
So, i took the opportunity to say.
" So long as my brother is here Ouranous, Orario is not under threat by me. and so long as those two power hungry children stay away from my brother I have no reason to fight them, or even acknowledge the exist. I am here for Bell, and that is all. "
The God of the sky closed his eyes, Seeming to diliberate. Before opening his eyes and locking gazes with me, trying to peer into my soul almost.
I hid nothing.
After a moment, he said. " You, are not mortal. "
Eina, was frankly looking a second from collapsing in suprise. Bell, on the other hand was semi aware of what and Elden Lord was. So this wasnt a total suprise.
Didnt stop him from havin his eyes balloon like they had helium though.
I raised my hand and made a shaky gesture. " Kinda depends on what you call mortal. I was pulled into another world by a Greater Power known locally as an Outer God. Long drawn out story short After slaying its avatar hidden within its sacred Tree I was named Elden Lord. A position that bestows the blessings of the Goddess Queen Marika the Eternal. Thus making me what was known as a Demigod. "
* THUD!!!*
No guesses as to what that was needed.
As the two now sleeping Drama queens were ignored by us, Ouranous showed some actual suprise. " I did not think Demigods were truly possible in this world. But, if you obtained this power outside of this world and were brought back? hmm, yes that dose make sense. "
The old god sat up as much as possible. His bearing, even when bound, was as regal or even more so then any Monarch i had ever met.
" I have made my decision then, Drake Cranel. In light of the threat you pose, I feel i cannot trust you. However, as i do not think Orario would survive any attempt to remove you, I also cannot force your departure. "
His face set into a firm line. " So long as you offer your services to the Guild and myself if needed, you will be alowed to remain. Cause any unnecessary problems however, and i will deal with you myself. "
At his last word, the world itself seemed eager to crush me once more. Unlike last time however, I pushed back.
From my body erupted a aura of Golden energy, small sparks of lighting and holy light glistening together as my power flowed throughout the room.
I looked into the eyes of the God, and said. " While I can understand that, just know i will not be used by anyone. If what you ask isn't something my morals can agree with, then you will leave it to someone else. "
Ouranous nodded, then said. " As we have reached an agreement, I think it best if end this meeting here. "
I nodded and proceeded to lift the two coma patients up, Bell I draped over my shoulder while Eina I held princess style.
S rank strength FTW!!!
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" I cannot believe that you were so disrespectful of Lord Ouranous!! Do you have any idea what he could've done to you, or even Bell for your disrespect!? " Eina lectured me from in front of the couch we were seated at.
It was a good twenty minutes since my audience withthe Lord of Orario was finished, and five since they had woken up.
This, is what she's been doing ever since then.
Even Bell said. " Look Drake, I know you've said that you dont like the Guild, and that the Loki and Freya Familia's arent your favorite people. But you cant just threaten everyone you dont like into obeying you. Grandpa always taught me that people like that were the worse kind of people and im pretty sure that he'd be disappointed in you for acting like this. "
... Wow, from Bell of all people, that actualy stung. I thought in minor suprise.
I let out a breath as i try to peice together what the actual fuck came over me while i was in there.
None of that was how i wanted that to go, the anger, bitterness and spite i felt while talking to Ouranous wasn't how i pictured this going.
' No shit dumbass, I couldnt hold back, sorry for that. ' That random part of my mind spoke up again.
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...oh shit.
But, Before i could try and talk to the angry voice in my head. Eina sighed and said. " Haaaaaaagh, Well, with all that's happened in the last hour, I think we can discuss anything you might need go over tomorrow before you two go into the Dungeon. "
Taking the opportunity to avoid thinking about the very real possibility of my mental problems, I focused on the cute Guild worker.
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Fuck, now im thinking about that on my own.
I shake my head to get rid of those thoughts and said. " I can agree to that, but still, it might be best to give you this now. "
As for what i give her, i gave her the status sheet Hestia gave me this morning upon my request. While apprehensive about what would happen if word got out, it was still best to keep Guild records accurate.
After all, the fines if they find out youve falsified your info is disgustingly expensive. I would know, Grandpa did it once and Grandma Hera nearly strangled him with his own hands.
Eina sighed and grabbed the offered peice of paper, then squeaked as she read it.
She stared at me like a train wreck, horrified awe. " L-L-L-Level 4, over S rank in all stats and With multiple skills and a magic spell that dose multiple things!?! "
I smiled like Bell, trying to radiate sunshine and make my eyes sparkle. " Yep!! aren't I awesome? "
She twitched, before rearing her fist back.
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" You deserved every second of that. "
Bell nodded his head solemnly as I rubbed my cheek, the large red mark from where Eina had punched me not really hurting that much but still stung all the same.
" In my defense little brother, she was just too cute when she gets so flustered and ive never really been around many girls who I could allow myself to not have my guard up around. "
Last part was true, after a fashion. Ive never really had many Girls i could talk to let alone any that i could be free to let my guard down with.
Teenage Girls now adays are Evil, and if you dont believe me, think about highschool and try being a heavyset nerd.
Now Im practically Hormonal female bait, white haired elf with a troubled past and a bone to pick with a lot of strong and influential people? Fuck, Ive been turned into Fenris or Solas from Dragon Age.
' If i ever see you again you old bastard, im stabbing you with my Zweihander. ' I growled in my mind, cursing Zeus for turning me into that which all lonely, single men hate, A bishie with attitude.
To get away from my sanity breaking mental woes, I focus on Bell again. The look of understanding, as well as embarrassing agreement was honestly expected.
Anyway we were currently on the hunt for a Bar, or a restaurant of any kind, our time in the guild had taken far more of our time then we had originally planned. After Eina showed me that being level 4 means jack shit when faced with an enraged woman, she decided to scrap wating until tomorrow and gave me the exspress introduction to the ins and outs of the city and Dungeon.
Needless to say, it might've been the exspress lession plan, but it still ate the day away. And to spread the misery, I kept Bell with me because the Butterfly effect likes to team up with Murphy and Im not taking any chances I dont have to.
But getting back to feeding the beast that dwells within, I stopped in front of a rather Profilic Pub.
The Hostess of Fertility.
' phf, should've figured. ' I rolled my eyes at fate lining up like this.
I waved my hand. " Alright Bell, lets go in, I'll buy.
END
And once again! I update faster then i have ever before, Praise the plot bunnies, they demand Worship!!!
In any case my mom has to have a triple bypass on tuesday, so im asking for all readers of this story, and any other story ive got posted to keep her in your thoughts please. Gods willing, she'll be ok.
So, REVIEW, Worship from soft, WARNING: Drake Cranels Mental state now equals that of A Stale Cookie!!
Wolf out!