Hey guys welcome to chapter 2 I didn't think I would be doing this so soon.

In terms of a schedule for chapter releases, chapters will probably come out on weekends and it may be inconsistent due to me being a student, so expect no chapters to come out during exam periods.

Also some things in this story I have yet to decide such as Takeo's personality should he be stoic or very caring. If you have any suggestions let me know please.

Finally, be sure to leave any questions about this fic in the comments and I will try to answer them as much as I can.

Also I realised that i didn't give Takeo a good enough description, he just looks like Kokushibo but as a human. So he just looks like This. If the link doesn't work please tell me and I will fix it.

Also to answer some other questions there will be no pairing for my OC or a haram in my opinion that just ruins stories.

Anyway that's enough commentary please enjoy chapter 2.

The nightlife of Orario, it's as bustling as Orario in the day, all manner of restaurants and bars filled with exhausted adventurers after a hard day's work in the dungeon. One of the most popular restaurants being the Hostess of Fertility, with a young white haired boy making his way to it.

Bell wasn't sure what to do, he was mumbling as he walked, trying to think.

"I upset Kami-sama. Did I offend her? But how did I do that? I just asked her about how fast I was growing, is it too fast for a new adventurer like me? Maybe I should ask someone, but who can I ask? Maybe there's that adventurer that Kami-sama met this morning. Takeo-san was his name right? Wait don't know anything about him I need - "

"Ooff." Sprawled onto the floor Bell bowed his head at who he had walked into immediately apologising.

"I-I am so sorry, I was distracted so please forgive me for walking into you!" He managed to stammer out yet all he heard was a light laugh as he looked up.

"Haha, It is quite alright Bell-san, it is my fault as much as yours, I should have watched where I was walking myself."

"Ta- Takeo-san." Bell managed to say in his shock. There was the man who he was just thinking about, right in front of him a gentle smile on his face, as Bell noticed he was donning a unique pair of Hanafuda earrings he was not wearing earlier.

"Hello Bell-san, How are you today?." Takeo asked, his voice filled with warmth and intrigue.

"Takeo-san, I am so sorry for walking into you I was distracted please forgive me." Bell desperately pleaded to the man. Who was looking down at the boy with a smile on his face,

"It's quite alright Bell-san, so where are you heading right now?"

"Ahh I was invited to go to a restaurant by a staff member today, it's called the Hostess Of Fertility, do you want to join me Takeo-san?" Bell asked kindly as he hoped to ask the man some questions, as Hestia, infuriated by Takeo ignoring her earlier in the day, refused to tell Bell anything about him Just calling him an "Annoying smiling idiot!"

"Thank you Bell I will do so, I am quite hungry right now anyway as I was wandering the streets looking for a place to eat, although we only met earlier today and briefly spoke, why are you inviting me?''. Takeo responded curious as to why Bell would want to eat with him.

Sheepishly rubbing the back of his head Bell admitted to Takeo "Well I wanted to get to know you better considering how you know Kami-sama and seems so familiar with her."

Takeo simply smiled at the kind gesture Bell had offered him and simply replied.

"Gladly Bell-san I'm just happy you were honest with me, but can you please leave the question until we are inside." Asked Takeo, before he and Bell began to make their way to the restaurant. Bell was calmed by his answer, worried that he had offended or scared Takeo off in an attempt to find out more about him.

"Hai Takeo-san!" Bell answered loudly, causing some stares from around them. This caused Bell to immediately lower his head in embarrassment at his attention gathering gesture. Takeo however simply widened his eyes at Bell's actions. "He reminds me of myself whenever father would ask me to do something, I miss that time, before that happened and I left the far east never coming back." Takeo could then feel some dull phantom pain from some deep, long and horrible looking scars on his body and simply clenched his fist in response to the pain. Looking at them you would presume some monster from the dungeon tried to tear at Takeo with their long and sharp claws, you would never guess that they originated from Takeo's own parents.

Sensing that Takeo was aggravated by something Bell gently asked.

"Takeo-san, are you okay?" Shocked at the abrupt question, Takeo quickly looked at Bell, scaring the young boy before calming himself and answering.

"What, erm yes Bell don't worry I am fine I was just distracted by some past memories, that is all." Wanting to ask more Bell opened his mouth but before a sound could escape it he was interrupted by Syr who had spotted him from inside.

"You're that adventurer, wow you came!" Bell immediately shifted his attention to Syr responding with a.

"Hai." Syr walked towards the pair, introduced herself and bowed saying.

"My name is Syr Flover. It's good to see you again, Bell-san. who is this with you, did you bring a friend?" She asked before Takeo bowed to her and introduced himself.

"Yes I am a friend of Bell-san, my name is Takeo Tsugikuni, it's a pleasure to meet you." Syr smiled at the man before responding.

"Wow you are so polite Takeo-san, come on in Bell-san let me give you some seats.

"Hai."

Once seated at the table Takeo and Bell immediately were warmed by the loud and cheery atmosphere of the bar before either of them could speak. A large bowl of spaghetti was placed next to the pair.

"So your Syr's friend huh, you're pretty cute for an adventurer you know, and you, hmm you're less cute, but more handsome and you've got that stoic mature look on you!" Both Takeo and Bell were surprised at the large bowl, and Bell quickly began to figure out how much his food would cost, hoping to save as much as possible.

"This is 300 valis and my drink is 200, hmm thanks to that item I have 4400 valis but I need to give some money to the familia not to mention I may need to pay for Tak-" Before figuring out anymore he was interrupted by two more plates of food placed on the table by Mamma Mia and Syr.

"This isn't enough food right, here's today's special as well." Mia said in a smug tone realising how much money she would make from this young lad.

"But I didn't order this!" Bell argued, shocked at the additional charges on his meal.

"Don't hold back, you're still young." Laughed Mia as she walked away leaving a shocked Bell and an impressed Takeo behind. "Amazing she's forcing him to order more so she makes more money from his bill," Takeo then began to zone out as Bell and Syr talked before he was interrupted by Bell lightly touching his arm, asking him.

"So Takeo-san, where are you from the east?" Asked an inquisitive simply raised an eyebrow at the fact that Bell was already asking him questions but still answered the question.

"Yes, as you can probably tell I am from the east judging by my weaponry and clothing. What about you Bell where are you from?" Asked Takeo

"I was raised by his grandfather in a farming village deep within the mountains. He told me and I heard and read many stories about heroes from him. So how do you know Kami-sama?"Asked Bell, curious as to how this man was so familiar with her.

"Well as you know when she descended no one would really join her familia, she heard about me from other annoyed gods and came to pester me daily to join her, eventually we became closer and are now friends I suppose Bell." Takeo admitted reminiscing about when he first arrived in Orario. Bell however was confused about what Takeo said. "He has a reputation amongst the gods, I wonder why, and didn't he join other familias why is that?" Curious Bell asked the swordsman.

"Takeo-san, have you not joined any familias yet, Why?"Bell was shocked at what he learned. How on earth could he enter the dungeon, what level could he be at his current strength and how could he not join any familia, isn't that the whole point of coming to Orario.

Takeo simply sighed, before answering Bell's question.

"It is not that I have anything against familias Bell-san, it is just that I don't want to be close to anyone in familias, I don't want to have friends or family Bell that way they won't suffer." Bell was shocked by this, what was he preventing people from suffering from and isn't he already close to Kami-sama, but all he could say was.

"But why?" Takeo was silent for a while as Bell stared at him before taking a while to think if he should tell Bell the truth. "Should I tell him the whole truth or should I withhold a part of it, how do I answer this," Finally taking a deep breath he answered Bell's question.

"I, I suffer from a curse Bell, it is passed down in my family, both of my parents died from it. It is a curse that I suffer from it out of atonement for a sin that was committed." Takeo didn't look at Bell while he said this, instead looking ahead, refusing to face the boy after answering it. Bell however was shocked and confused by his answer. What did Takeo mean by retribution?

"Takeo-San, what do you mean by retribution? Did you do something bad? What's going to happen to you with your curse?" Bell was nervous, despite only being a novice adventurer he still knew how bad curses were they could ruin people's lives and their families too, so desperately seeking answers he pushed further with questions. However before Takeo could further answer Bell's questions he was interrupted by another server who was at the door.

"Nya, The reservation has arrived!" Before doing a twirl away from the door to reveal the guests to be the Loki familia. Being led by the goddess herself Loki, wearing a half top that revealed her stomach and fully covered her arms, and a pair of shorts. Following her was her captain Pallum Finn, the Amazon sisters Tione and Tiona, the werewolf Bete, the elf Riviera and Leyfia and finally the sword princess Ais Wallestein.

Sorry for the abrupt end to the chapter I was just in a rush to release it before my day finishes chapter 3 hopefully should be out by Friday Minimum and Sunday Maximum

See you then