CHAPTER 1: GODS’ MEETING
“Sorry!”
With her hands placed together, Eina bowed her head.
The location was the guild’s headquarters, a private room for interviews. For a one-to-one
conversation, it was a spacious room. Although its decorations was somewhat plain, it was fully
equipped with the performance of being soundproof.
Inside the room, where there was a table and chairs, Eina sat across Bell and was apologizing.
“Yelling it out in a place where it was filled with other <Familia>……I am really sorry!”
A few minutes ago, due to Eina’s impulsive shout at the hall, everybody at the scene knew
about the matter of Bell’s <Level Up>.
No matter how surprised she was, once she recalled the scene where she was attacked by
concentrated shocked and surprised gazes, Eina’s face would still burn up.
Leaking out the Adventurer’s information was a big mistake, but more importantly, the sense
of shame made Eina’s slender eyes flush red.
“I…It’s not a problem, Eina-san. Level will have to be disclosed to the public anyways……It is
only just a matter of time.”
Facing her, who did not have any means to raise her head, Bell said with a bit of confusion.
Towards the words that the boy expressed as if he did not care, Eina embarrassingly moved her
line of sight back towards his body.
(Generally, that is true……But the problem is not the <Level Up> itself, but the amount of time
to achieve it……)
Reaching Lv.2 only took around a month. It was undoubtedly the shortest time without a
precedent. It was to the extent where people would obviously say that it was foolish.
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In order to let the Level increase, Achievements—— In other words, defeating a higher level
opponent and obtaining higher rank <Experience Points> was indispensable. As one of the few
people who knew about Bell’s growth rate, Eina’s prediction of no matter how much your
abilities increase, it will not be the same with Level……was completely destroyed.
Even though that it would be exposed sooner or later, but as expected, it would have been good
if they hid that fact.
Although it is possible for them to have the optimistic expectation of <There will probably be
more people who would regard this kind of unprecedented content as fake and unreal>……But
the word <Unprecedented> is a favorite for the Gods who thirst for entertainment.
Just by imagining their thieving, smiling faces, Eina’s head began to hurt again.
“About that, Eina-san……?”
“……Ah, it’s fine. Sorry, I suddenly daydreamed for a bit.”
After Eina, who had the image of Bell being entangled by many Gods in her head, revealed a
complex expression, she managed to give out a wry smile.
“Bell-kun, sorry. Can you please listen to my request first? I am sorry for making you come in
here……But there is also a work that I must do.”
“Ah, okay, it’s not a problem. What is it?”
“I hope that you will tell me your activity records as an Adventurer up till now.”
“Eh……?”
“It’s fine if it’s in general. Like what kind of Monsters did you fight or what kind of
Adventurer’s Requests (Quest) you accepted.”
Eina prepared a quill and parchment on the table as she said it.
If it was information that would improve the quality of the Adventurers, the guild would
normally disclose it publicly to the extent where it would not cause damage to the interests of
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the <Familia>. This was to increase the recovery efficiency of the <Magic Stone> that brings
great benefit.
If you were to talk about Bell who successfully achieved an unprecedented<Level Up> , his
<Experience Points> were the focus of much attention. Probably, they would have to provide
his activity record to other Adventurers anonymously.
Simply put, it is to <Let other Adventurers to refer to Bell’s growth and become stronger>.
The level of Adventurers rising would also mean reducing the number of victims. Just by this
fact, it was enough for Eina to actively take action. She was paying attention to not record with
the other side’s privacy as she listened about Bell’s experience.
Then, Bell’s words were traced back to 3 days ago.
The second headache hit Eina.
“M…Minotaur……”
She used her right hand to press her head that was leaning backwards.
——3 days ago, Bell encountered and defeated a Minotaur on the 9th floor.
The words spoken in order nearly made Eina faint. <Loki’s Familia>’s low-level members also
made a report to the guild and it matched with Bell’s testimony.
Eina recalled the scene and understood the reason why the members only vaguely answered
when they were asked which faction killed the Monster. It seems like a Lv. 1 Adventurer
defeated a Minotaur. Even if they said it, there will be no one that would believe it.
Eina, who was enduring a sense of dizziness, widened her heavy eyelids and angrily glared at
Bell.
Towards Eina’s “Even though I told you not to take risks” disapproval gaze, Bell could only
straighten his body after sweating.
(Really now, what kind of Magic did you use)
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In the end, how could a Lv. 1 Adventurer defeat a Minotaur that was ranked as a Lv.2 by
himself, I really want to use an hour to ask about it.
“……Haaa. I pretty much understand now. About my words, Bell-kun compl~etely did not
intend to abide to it.”
“Ehhhh!? No, that is………I’m sorry.”
Facing Eina, who closed her eyes and threw a fit as she turned her head to one side, Bell
panicked and attempted to justify his actions. However, his voice was getting weaker and
weaker and in the end, he apologized as he bowed his head.
Opening one eye and glancing at the crestfallen Bell, Eina calmed down slightly and reflected
inside her heart that “I should be a little bit more mature”.
However, it was the truth that she was quite worried as Bell was not aware of his own actions.
Because if Bell had taken one wrong step, it was possible that he would not be standing here.
“……Bell-kun, these words of mine may not be necessarily correct as I was not at the scene.
Perhaps your judgment of not easily deciding to run away was the best choice.”
“Eina-san……”
“Although I may not have the qualifications to butt in……but, however? No matter what time,
you must not forget about this fact……If you were to die, then everything becomes
meaningless.”
Please——While saying this, Eina looked towards Bell.
Coming back alive is the most important thing——She did not conceal her feelings and
conveyed it out.
Bell stopped his actions and nodded with an honest expression.
Their gazes intersecting with each other lasted for a while. Afterwards, Eina gently cleared her
throat.
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As if she was sweeping away the sentimental atmosphere, she decisively extended her finger in
front of Bell.
“To sum it up, listen carefully? Absolutely do not be reckless. Do you understand?”
“Y…Yes!”
After poking Bell’s nose as he moaned, uguu, Eina straightened up her body on top of the chair
and, fu, laughed.
If it’s today, this incomprehensive style of scolding him should end here.
While Eina gently shook her tea-colored hair, she gave a gentle smile towards Bell.
“……Bell-kun, congratulations on reaching Lv.2. You’ve worked hard.”
Bell, who was clutching his nose with his hands, widened his eyes. Then, he seemed to be
genuinely happy and smiled through his tears.
If it was not for her wishful thinking, the words that she was currently saying were probably the
words that Bell wanted to hear the most.
Looking at the boy, who expressed his thanks “Thank you very much” with flushed cheeks,
Eina, who was constantly worrying about him, unconsciously felt thousands of feelings surging
through her mind.
“Then, are you just reporting about the <Level Up> matter today? Or is there something else
you are finding me for?”
“Ah, yes……Actually, there is something that I wanted to ask Eina-san for her opinion.”
After waiting for Eina-san to calm down and confirming his schedule, with an “I almost forgot”
as the starting phrase, Bell prepared to reveal the other reason he came.
Eina simply said “Okay, just ask” and smiled gladly.
“That is about <Development Ability>……”
“Ahh, I see. Because Bell-kun leveled up to Lv.2”
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It was the ability that is discovered, connecting the existing<Basic Ability>.
The time when it is discovered is during <Level Up>. During every Level Up, there was the
possibility of adding it onto the <Status>. <Development Ability> had a different special
characteristic compared to the Basic Ability, or rather it was the fruition of a specific career
ability and it could be strengthened.
“If that’s the case, then could it be that there are multiple Development Abilities to choose?”
“Yes. Although I have already discussed it with Kami-sama, I felt that it is still better to
carefully select it with Eina-san’s opinion as a reference……”
So that’s what it was. Eina nodded her head.
Whether or not a Development Ability would be discovered was affected by the <Experience
Points> accumulated repeatedly. The abilities that are developed is related to the actions of the
person who received the <God’s Grace>.
If there was not a great deal of <Experience Points>, then even if they <Level Up>, a
Development Ability would not be discovered. On the contrary, as long as there were
<Experience Points> that met the conditions, then it is possible to discover numerous
candidates for the ability. Although every <Level Up> could only acquire one ability,
discovering it was unrestricted.
Development Ability will be shown in the <Status> only through <Level Up>.
So, strictly speaking, Bell has not reached Lv. 2 yet.
It was the hesitation period of selecting an ability. Waiting until the last ability was updated
and letting Hestia personally replace the entire <Status>. In other words, currently it was in
the so-called holding back state.
“How many abilities can you choose?”
“3. However, there was an ability that is not that clear……”
Yes, yes, Eina nodded her head while she recorded Bell’s Development Ability onto the
parchment.
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The first one was the <Abnormal Resistance> that defends against the major symptoms of
<Poison>. Although it was not flashy, but it was viewed as a treasure by Adventurers, who were
disturbed by a variety of abnormal status in the Dungeon. Adventurers, who were often
subjected to the <Purple Moth> poison powder on the Dungeon Upper Floors would often earn
this ability at a relatively early stage.
The next one was <Hunter> that is specially used to deal with Monsters. As long as they have
faced the same type of Monster once and earned <Experience Points>, their abilities would be
strengthened. It was extremely harsh to find it as it had the condition of being only found at
Lv.2 <Level Up>, and defeating a large amount of Monsters in a short period of time.
<Hunter> was viewed as a valuable ability. It was needless to say it for Adventurers, it was
even an extremely popular ability between the Gods.
Then, the third one was……
“……<Luck>?”
“Yes……”
Eina stopped writing with her quill and continued to blink.
This is because she, who was well-versed in the knowledge of <Status> due to her work, has
never heard of this ability.
The effects could still be vaguely perceived. That it literally means <Luck will become Better>.
The problem is what kinds of forms would be used to show that Luck would become better.
“About that, what did Goddess Hestia say?”
“She said that she was a little perplexed……”
There was no helping it, this was natural. Eina said this phrase in her heart.
Up till now, the discovered intelligence about <Status> had been validated and analyzed from a
long time ago when the Gods had descended to the Lower World.
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Even the Gods themselves, who awakened the <Status>, would not be able to discern the
abilities that were developed by the children with <Grace>. Aside from the initial basic
abilities, all of the <Status> was based on the <Experience Points>. In other words, it was a
thing to reveal the possibilities of the people from the Lower World. Therefore, this is why the
Gods cherish and watch over their child like a parent. Only this fact, even to the noble Gods,
was still an unknown world.
Because of this, whenever the Gods hear the words rare skill and the like, they will be elated to
the extent of dancing with joy. To most Gods, <Unknown> is an irreplaceable <Gourmet
Meal>.
You’ve got me, Eina frankly thought this.
It was an ability that was never recorded by the guild and was never heard of before.
That is a genuine <Rare Ability>.
Probably, Bell was the first person to discover this Development Ability.
If it was only <Abnormal Resistance> or <Hunter>, Eina may be able to place her own
opinions together and make a recommendation, but towards something completely unknown,
Eina could not say out her own speculations.
“Ah, but……”
Bell sighed as if he wandered back from the forest of thinking, then he seemed to recall
something and said.
“Although it was only Kami-sama’s intuition……It may be something like <Divine Protection>,
that was what Kami-sama said.”
No matter what kind of Goddess they are, a God’s insight is not to be underestimated. If this is
what Hestia guessed after looking at Bell’s ability, then perhaps it would be closer to the core of
it.
“Divine Protection”……In other words, an extraordinary talisman that unknowingly activates it
effect. Perhaps it is borrowing the God’s Power to protect the target.
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Although this was only the range of speculation, but once she thought of it like this, Eina felt
that was extremely necessary for it to be kept.
Sighing, Fu, Eina suddenly stopped thinking. In short, she should not report to the higher ups.
It was in consideration for Bell to not stand out even further.
“Yes, perhaps it is like what she said. If we were to look for other possibilities that have been
said to be <Lucky>, from an Adventurer’s perspective……Maybe it would be easier for Drop
Loot……?
“Ah, I see.”
“However, it feels that it gives off a bit too much advantage. Sorry, if it’s me, I don’t think I can
help.”
“T…There is no such thing!”
Bell waved his hand in front of his chest.
While Eina felt apologetic for not being able to help, Eina decided to ask Bell what <Hestia’s
Familia> intends to do.
“Bell-kun and Hestia prefer which one?”
“Kami-sama advised me to select <Luck>. Just like this, she clenched her fists and said “This
ability is absolutely necessary for you!”.”
Because looking at you, it feels that you are always in danger, Eina stared at the boy in front of
her and thought.
By now, she did not really want to know how this ability was found.
After being stared at by Eina’s gaze, Bell completely did not understand and was suppressed by
the other’s pressure.
“……Then, Bell-kun, what about you?”
“I…felt that <Hunter> is more cool……No, it should be that I cannot ignore that one……”
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“Fufu. Ah, I think I probably understand what you are trying to express. Then?”
“Y…Yes. However, there is also no way to ignore the <Luck> that Kami-sama recommended as
well……”
Although Bell’s attitude seems to be ambiguous, Eina generally understand what he was
thinking.
Based on its effects, <Hunter> is indeed a powerful ability. Adventurers have to experience the
scariness of the Dungeon every day. If they have the chance, they should first pick this ability.
On the other hand, <Luck> has never appeared in the past. To say it plainly, it was something
that was unknown. However, having a sensitive response to the words, Rare Ability, is only
human. If it was something that nobody ever had before, then there was no need to continue
mentioning it.
With the premise of excluding <Abnormal Resistance> which is possible to be earned in the
future, Bell’s heart is probably favoring <Hunter> more.
If he was to speak truthfully, he should want both of them.
Although it was impossible, his feelings could be understood. Eina could not help but reveal a
wry smile.
“I have said this before many times, in the end, the one who decides is Bell-kun, so you should
not be led by my feelings. So, I can only help give you the consideration method with selection
as a premise.”
“O…Okay.”
After waiting for Bell to sit down, Eina began to talk.
“I believe it is easiest to decide based on your perspective of your goals.”
“Goals?”
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“Yes, if you want to solidly raid the Dungeon, this ability <Hunter> would indeed be an
irreplaceable strength for Bell-kun. If Bell-kun wants to diligently move forward, then I would
advise you to select this one.”
Eina temporarily stopped speaking and looked into the depths of the crimson pupils.
“However, if Bell-kun’s goals are above this, if they are in a distance far far away……When you
are walking on this path, perhaps there will be a time when strength is unneeded and you
would need <Luck> to pull you forward.”
“……”
“So, <Luck> may be the ability that is necessary for you. This is what I believe.”
In this moment, silence enveloped the both of them.
After Bell slightly widened his eyes, his gaze fell down onto his own hands.
Seeing the scene of Bell clenching his fists, Eina felt that he seemed to have made a decision.
“No matter which ability you select, there are no mistakes. So Bell-kun can confidently make
his own choice. The ability that is chosen will certainly be the one necessary for you right now.”
“……Yes, thank you very much.”
Bell raised his chin and nodded with a fresh expression.
Watching the boy that has already become a Lv.2, yet was still the same as before, constantly
being troubled and hesitating as he obtains an answer.
Eina thought happily. It will be better if I take care of him for a while longer.
× × ×
“I’m back, Kami-sama!”
I opened the door of the hidden room inside the church, which acts as our headquarters.
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I greeted out loudly and Kami-sama, who was lying on the sofa and reading a book, lifted her
face and let out a slight smile.
Using footsteps like hopping to come over here, she welcomed me back home.
“Welcome back, Bell-kun. Then, did you already decide which ability?”
“Yes, I want to choose <Luck>.”
After listening to Eina-san’s words, I finally decided.
Not to maintain the current status quo, but deciding to continue moving forward.
Although I do not know whether this <Luck> ability is necessary for me, but I decided to
believe and accept Eina-san’s recommendations based on my intuition.
Looking at me, who found the answer, Kami-sama gently narrowed her eyes and muttered “Is
it”.
“Then, without further ado, let’s quickly perform your <Level Up>.”
Facing Kami-sama, who was in front of me and looking over here, I revealed a nervous
expression and agreed.
The two of us moved to the fixed position of Kami-sama’s bed and began the <Status> update.
“Bell-kun finally reached Lv.2……Although normally they would say this, but in your situation,
I don’t even have time to be deeply moved.”
“I…Is it like this?”
“Ahah. When you first entered my <Familia>, your expression filled with happiness after
returning with a victory against a Goblin, it just seems like something that happened yesterday
and is fresh in my memories. It is really an incredible feeling……”
Although Kami-sama opened up a conversation with her usual attitude, I could only
produce vague responses such as “Er, ah ah” or “Y…Yes”.
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I will become a Lv. 2.
The creaking sounds that passed through my body from the bed were extremely noisy. My
body, which was lying down on the bed, felt like it was floating. Even though I was reluctant, I
still knew that I was feeling elated like a fool.
Even though Lv.2 was only just a passing point.
My brain did not work and was completely blank. On the contrary, my body below my neck was
dyed red due to the surging flow of heat coming up.
I was neither looking forward or anxious. Only that the sound of my heartbeat kept flowing
back and forth……Suddenly, that moment has arrived.
Kami-sama stopped the movements of her hands.
“!”
“……It’s over.”
At the same time Kami-sama came down from my back, I also straightened my upper body.
I maintained a folded knee posture while sitting on the bed and slowly glanced down at my
arms.
Under Kami-sama’s gaze, who was next to me, my hands constantly repeated the actions of
opening and clenching my fists.
“……It seems that nothing special has changed.”
“Did you think that “Power is surging through……!”……or something similar would happen?”
Looking at Kami-sama, who was laughing after making a performance of power surging
through, I felt “How realistic” and perhaps a bit of disappointment while I honestly nodded my
head.
After the <Level Up> ended, there was no significant changes in my body.
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My body becoming light or the world through my eyes has changed. There was completely
none of that feeling. Compared to the me a few minutes ago, there was no sense of leveling up
to Lv. 2 gushing out.
It wasn’t to the extent that I was disappointed……but there was still a frustrated feeling due to
failing to meet with my expectations.
“Because it does not directly change the structure of a body, if you were looking forward to
some drastic changes, then I am sorry”
“Ah, no, that type……”
“Fufu, however? <Status> rising up is genuine. Your <Weapon> has already increased to a
higher rank. It should be easier if I say you are getting closer to the Gods, right? It is just that
Bell-kun still hasn’t recognized it yet, but once you turn on your switch, you should be able to
make movements that are incomparable to before.”
With a strange smile, Kami-sama said this. And like usual, she translated and recorded the
<Status> into a common language (Koine).
After <Level Up>, the basic abilities and proficiencies are reset to its initial values. It will begin
once again from I0. However, the accumulated values in the abilities will not disappear. It
seems that it will be act as potential values (Extra Point) and will be reflected in the <Status>.
Gods seem to call this as <Hidden Parameters>.
Because I already knew about the fact that my <Status> would turn to its initial values after
leveling up, there was no meaning on translating it to a common language (Koine) and letting
me see……Did Kami-sama want to let me personally confirm it?
I slightly tilted my head and stood up from the bed. Following, I placed my hand into the spare
shirt as my original shirt had become tattered in the fight against the Minotaur.
When my head came out of the shirt, I exchanged glance with Kami-sama, who has finished
writing down the <Status>.
“Although I wondered whether or not I should give you a surprise, I should still say it first.”
“?”
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A happy Kami-sama smiled and spoke as she passed the report over.
Then after I received the paper, Kami-sama continued to speak “It’s good news, Bell-kun”. Is
there something that happened? ——Without letting me inquire, Kami-sama announced the
answer.
“A Skill!”
“Huh?”
“Your second—— No! ……Uuu, you see, it is that one. Your long-awaited skill has appeared!”
Between Kami-sama and I, a few seconds of silence appeared.
I slowly listened to Kami-sama’s words. Then at the instant I understood the meaning of those
words, I fiercely turned my gaze down to the report. With literally bloodshot eyes, I scanned
the notes of Kami-sama.
Then,
Bell Cranel
Lv. 2
Strength: I0 Endurance: I0 Dexterity: I0 Agility: I0 Magic: I0 Luck
: I
<Magic>
[Fire Bolt]
Speed-cast Magic.
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<Skill>
[Hero’s Wish (Argonaut)]
The right to charge for an active action.
I widened my eyes.
The <Skill> window was filled up.
I panicked and looked in front. Kami-sama’s petite face had an elderly smile, there must be a
suspicious gaze being thrown from over here. It seems to illustrate the fact that there was no
mistake.
I could not help but smile. My face was quickly filled with expressions of joy and I entered my
most excited state of today.
There was no need to mention about the muscles on my cheek. Even I, who was looking at the
report, knew that my eyes were currently sparkling and glowing. Then, I suddenly noticed one
thing.
……[Hero’s Wish]?
Temporarily putting aside the fact that I learned a skill, I escaped from my state of being
overjoyed and noticed the name of the skill.
Looking at such an exaggerated name, from the corner of my excited mind, it cooled down at
an alarming rate.
(……Wait a minute)
My smile rapidly faded away.
There was no need to mention <Experience Points>. Based on the people who received a
<Grace>, their nature and aspirations would impact the <Status> and would be demonstrated
through <Skills> and <Magic>.
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The name must be the same. Probably, it reflected the psychological behavior of me.
In other words, the instant that the name [Hero’s Wish] was carved onto my back
(Status)……the fact that I still had a delusion of <Wanting to be a Hero!> at this age was
completely revealed……
After my ears instantly turned red, I lifted my face from the report with rigid movements.
In front of me was the figure of Kami-sama giving me a very warm gaze——
“——U…UWAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!?”
Facing Kami-sama, who has a disorganized smile, overlooking at this side, I suddenly cried out.
Throwing the report into the air, I turned around and used both hands to cover my ears as I fell
down to a crouching position with my back to Kami-sama.
UWAHH, UWAHHHHHHH ——!
It was revealed! The fact that I still aspire to be a hero in the legends even when I am this old
was known by Kami-sama!?
It hurts! It was almost the same degree of discomposure that I have when I am in front of Aizusan.
I could not help but have my shame overflowing through my entire body. The
unimaginable burning feeling caused me to be burned severely.
I’m dying, I’m really dying!?
“Bell-kun.”
My body could not help but shudder.
Just when I felt a gentle voice scratching my ear, a small and soft hand was already placed onto
my shoulders.
Towards the breath right behind me, I held back my tears and timidly turned around.
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Kami-sama’s smile was overflowing with love.
“——So cute.”
“UWAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!”
Kami-sama, you idiot ————————!?
“Uuuu……”
“Hey, how long do you plan to crouch down like that?’
I held my knees and groaned in the corner.
I, who had fallen straight from heaven to hell, had deep wounds. This may be an injury that will
never heal in a lifetime. It may remain like this inside my heart.
With my back to her, I listened to Kami-sama’s words as I continued to leak hot tears.
“Shouldn’t it be about time to cheer up? Isn’t that quite good, you only wanted to be a hero. It
is quite uncommon to see such a pure “Child” like you.”
“There is no persuasive power when you’re saying these words with a grin, Kami-sama!?”
Especially the part when you say “Child”, I could feel a strong malicious intent!
My loudly shouted cry echoed in the underground room. My mental balance was already in
danger!
With a wry smile, Kami-sama touched my back and said “If it’s about hurting you, then I
apologize”. Once I imagined Kami-sama, with an appearance of a young girl comforting me, it
made me feel like a completely useless guy and I became even more depressed.
“Is it already alright?”
“Yes, kind of……”
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Shortly after, I finally stood up again. No, truthfully, I had not cheered up yet and there was not
even the slightest improvement at all.
Holding back my brain that seems to fall apart the instant I relax it, I picked up the paper that I
threw onto the floor and re-read the <Status>.
<Hero’s Wish (Argonaut)>……Forgot it, let’s leave the name for now. Although I tried to
interpret the contents of the important skill……But it was to no avail. There was too little
detailed information.
It was the same with <Fire Bolt> at that time. It feels that the Magic and Skill I learned do not
seem to explain it well. If that’s the case, then I simply do not know what the effects are……
“Kami-sama, do you know what kind of skill this is?”
“Ah, it is hard to easily make a conclusion. It seems that it is the type that is always
activated……An active action, in other words, when Bell-kun is conscious of his own actions,
maybe it will show a certain effect?”
“A conscious action……?”
“Simply put, it is a spontaneous action such as attacking.”
“Under these circumstances, would it also have an effect on counter-attacking?” ——Kamisama
added another sentence.
Ah? It seems like I understand, yet it also seems like I do not understand.
Impossible. With my head, it is impossible to see through the nature of this skill.
“Mmm, then you can only try hard in a real battle to find out. Although this is a quite
irresponsible for me to say it.”
“It doesn’t matter, please don’t worry about it. After all, this is my <Skill>……”
In the end, about the Skill, we could only temporary wait and observe for a conclusion.
While I was still holding futile thoughts, I once again looked at the paper.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
Although I was clueless about the skill itself, but about this <Hero’s Wish>……<Argonaut>,
this word I was quite familiar with.
No, it should be more appropriate to say that it remains in my memories.
<Argonaut>.
That is a myth where a boy with no special skills headed to rescue a princess kidnapped by a
Bull Monster.
The protagonist was often deceived, he did not even know that he was deceived. The story
advanced in a slightly ridiculous manner, then, the protagonist finally reached where the
monster was located. In the end, it seems like he was saved by the princess-sama who was
waiting to be rescued?
Even compared to the other hero stories, it was also a hero story that was quite modest.
Probably, it was originally a comedy-like story, but to me, who was reading the picture book
when I was young, my lips had bent into a “へ” shape. It was simply uncool……<By dreaming of
being a hero, it is considered to be a hero?> ——I used to say this.
My grandfather who claims that he likes this story says “This guy becomes more amazing later
on” and laughs. Compared to that, I would pout and say “This story is already finished”. ——
This memory, even now, I still remember.
Recalling my childhood memories at the most unexpected places made me a bit surprised.
“Sorry, Bell-kun. It is almost time for me to leave.”
“Eh? Kami-sama you have work today?”
I had just floated up from my sea of memories, what greeted me was Kami-sama’s sudden
message of leaving.
I had believed that today was a rest day for work, so I casually asked back.
“Today is the date organized for the once in three months <God’s Meeting>.”
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
“<God’s Meeting>……C…Could it be?”
“Ah ah, yes. It is a gathering of the Gods that are bored……in order to decide the title of the
<Level Up> users.
The title ——After I heard these words, I strained my shoulders.
The title of Aizu-san was <Sword Princess>. This alias was also decided by the God-sama.
In essence, these titles are born through the conversation of Gods during the God’s Meeting.
Kami-sama will also go to this type of meeting, this means that……
“Because Bell-kun had become a Lv. 2, I am also permitted to sit in the final seat. I’m afraid
that today, your title will be decided.”
As expected!
Kami-sama’s words confirmed my expectations. Feelings of excitement had already surged
through my body who knows how many times.
“WA,WAA,WAAA! In other words, I can also get a title like Aizu-san!?”
“……It seems that you are quite elated.”
“That is, of course!”
Thinking of title, it could be said to be the other name of an Adventurer!
Only people who <Level Up> are awarded with it, in other words, my strength was recognized
by the Gods! It is undoubtedly an honorable thing!
And, more importantly……!
“No matter which one, the titles that the Gods decided are all so refined, and so cool, isn’t it!
<Pitched-black Fallen Angel> or something, just by hearing it, it feels so powerful!”
“…………Ahhh, so that’s what it is.”
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
I said this out in glee ——Kami-sama’s originally surprised expression suddenly changed into
the one with a powerless smile.
Specifically, it was a very pitiful smile. Kami-sama seems so distant.
Huh, strange?
Why am I also being overlooked by Kami-sama with an even warmer gaze than earlier……?
“Perhaps. It is still too early for the Lower World people……”
“Eh……W…What is that about……”
“No, nothing at all. One day, Bell-kun will also understand.”
Leaving behind profound words, Kami-sama silently began her preparations.
<God’s Meeting>, could it be that……it was different than what I imagined?
The God’s divine will are directly confronting each other, a meeting conducted in a heavy
atmosphere ——That is what I have heard……?
“Then, I’m off.”
“O…Okay!”
Kami-sama, who finished her preparations, turned around in front of the door.
That figure seems like a warrior that was resolved for death, I could not help but increase my
tone.
In the end, Kami-sama stared at me and with an decided expression, she said,
“Bell-kun, even if I have to drink muddy water, I will win a decent title for you……!”
For you……………! Kami-sama left these promised words.
Bang, the door of the headquarters was closed.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
To Kami-sama, who was extremely motivated and was even showing a figure with the resolve
of dying, I could only watch in sweat as she left.
× × ×
God’s Meeting, originally it was only a planned gathering of some of the Gods because they
were too bored.
When Gods had built up their territory and their factions’ strength up to a certain extent, they
will forget that they have lived for the hard work and enter a depressed state. When they have
leisure time, they suddenly thought of assembling their companions from the same home and
discuss about trivial matters to pass the time.
Although generally speaking, it was just a simply a joyful conversation, but more importantly,
it created an occasion to gather the Gods with unrestrained personalities together at a set date
and set location.
Soon, with the increase in Gods participating, the size of the meeting had gradually expanded
and following the advancing generations, the purpose of it had also changed. The normal,
common conversation had turned into sharing of information and the contents, in which they
exchanged opinions, was not only just related to <Familia>, it also involved joint planning with
the Guild and the Gods, covering the entire city with <Activities>.
Although it is only in name, but the outside world had speculated that the advisory body, God’s
Meeting, still had some power and its influence would affect the Adventurers.
The naming of a title was also one part of it. It seems like it is already something common.
“There seems to be many children that <Level Up> this time.”
“Ahhh, I heard that there was a large harvest. It really makes one look forward to it.”
The venue of the God’s Meeting was located at the skyscraper in the center of the city. In the
30th floor.
The alterations carried out were almost completely accounted by this floor’s wide space. The
walls that were originally there were completely destroyed, thick and long pillars lined up
neatly side by side and supported the ceiling. Inside the vast space, there was only a large,
round table located in the center by itself. Other furniture were completely absent. The outside
walls were surrounded by a huge glass wall and it completely covered the 30thfloor’s space.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
Because the ceiling was abnormally high up, it seems like a floating temple floating in the sky.
“The Gods that show up here also increased by a lot”
“Hehe, the amount of guys disappearing are also a lot”
Even if it was a rough count, the amount of Gods that sat down around the round table at
regular intervals was more than 30. In other words, members worthy of the name High-Class
Adventurer——Lv.2 or higher Adventurers, there were only this many <Familia> whose
strength was recognized in Orario.
The faces of the attendees were also different. There were male Gods, whose lips are in a 一
shape and could not conceal their nervous appearance. There is also a mysterious existence
that was wearing a huge elephant mask. Moreover, a silver-haired Goddess was currently
resting her eyes with a smile, waiting for the meeting to begin.
It was different than the <God’s Banquet> that specify a formal dress code. The Gods attending
the <God’s Meeting> were wearing various clothing. Among them, Hestia was currently sitting
at the seat that was prepared for her and was casually looking at the surrounding Gods.
“It seems unexpectedly calm?”
“Originally, there should be no reason to be nervous, right?”
At the same time Hestia responded, she looked at the red-haired, red-eyed Goddess,
Hephaestus sitting next to her.
Letting her red hair, that was shining brightly with a sheen, flow down her back, she was
wearing a louse shirt and black long pants. A figure with seemingly male clothes plus her
original beauty, her whole body exuded a charm that captured the eyes of others regardless of
sex.
The Goddess, who was wearing an eyepatch, slowly shrugged.
“I thought that you would be more nervous. Just like the usual waning appearance.”
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
“……If I could change the current situation, no matter how many times I will still show it to
you. However, revealing that kind of appearance would only make the surrounding Gods enjoy
it even more, right?”
“Speaking of which, that is true……”
While Hestia felt Hephaestus’s wry smile with her shoulders, several gazes mercilessly stabbed
towards her cheek. The Gods, who were the origin of those gazes, made it clear to her that they
viewed her as a moth that flew into a flame and revealed an annoying smile. They did not plan
on hiding their intentions.
Even if it was not Hestia, one would be able to easily see through their thoughts. Towards what
can be described as a miraculous rise of a weak <Familia>, they plan on using their own
methods to welcome it.
“I’ll say this beforehand, don’t expect me to speak. In front of the majority rules system, my
opinion is only one vote.”
“I understand.”
Just when Hestia’s voice had some anxiety, a prolonged voice sounded out: “Well, let’s begin —
—”.
The noise surrounding the round table suddenly calmed down. The person, who spoke out,
shook her red hair and stood up.
“The N Thousandth God’s Meeting officially begins, this time, the MC 1 will be done by me,
Loki! I look forward to working with you!”
“YEAH ——!”——Along with the cries of cheers, thunderous applause also came. The scene can
be described as a grand occasion that has never been seen before.
Loki, who had her red hair tied back, turned her narrow eyes into a smiling shape while raising
her hand.
Hestia stared at her, who was far away from her position, and angrily muttered.
“Why is Loki the MC?”
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
“It seems like she volunteered herself? I heard that it was because of the <Expedition>, almost
all her <Familia> members left, probably she was bored.”
“Hmph, what a useless person.”
Hestia could not help but curse her due to the hostile relationship with her.
It was unknown whether she was aware of her resentment, but Loki only used her narrow eyes
to glance in Hestia’s direction, as if she was saying “I’ll ignore it right now” and continued to do
her duties.
Looking at her, who was different and did not immediately enter in a conflict with her, Hestia
revealed a slightly surprised expression.
“Okay, let’s begin neatly. First, let’s exchange intelligence, is there any interesting stories to
report ——?”
“HEREHERE! Soma-kun seems to have received the guild’s warning and has his only one
interest taken away!”
“WHAT DID YOU SAY ————————————————!”
“Hey, what was Soma’s interest?” “I don’t know.”
“Ah ——, could it be something that Eina did……”
“A story about a lone God (Soma) actually appeared!”
“Then what, what happened next!?”
“It seems like he was holding his knees in the corner of the room, motionless!”
“I WANT TO SEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!”
“I’ll go comfort Soma-kun a bit!”
“Hey.” “Let’s go full of vigor to pour salt on his wounds.”
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
“Sorry. I apologize for interrupting your topic, but there is a crucial matter ——The Kingdom
seems to be making preparations on attacking Orario.”
“That was really sudden.”
“Speaking of which, it is the God of War (Ares)2.
“It should be about time that we do something to that idiotic God, right? To be honest, it is
actually quite annoying.”
“Why can that Goddess build that kind of faith inside that country?”
“It must be that personality that makes one impossible to hate her. The children seem to like
that kind.”
“Because her appearance stands above others. It is able to match the <Goddess of Beauty>. Ah,
but I am single-minded for Freya-sama ——!”
“Even though her head is full of muscles.”
From nonsense content to a serious conversation, the topics interweave around the round table
slowly and unhurriedly changed constantly.
Maintaining a relaxed atmosphere, the Gods would casually let out various topics or go along
with other people’s opinion.
Facing the scene without any order, although she had anticipated it a long time ago, but Hestia,
who was participating in the God’s Meeting for the first time, still revealed a fed up expression.
Although it was not impossible for her to recall back, but even recalling back her expression
was difficult. ——“Okay, quiet down!” —— The MC called out and the surrounding sounds
disappeared as if it was all a lie.
“Okay. In conclusion, we should be more concerned about the Kingdom over there. We will
also report it to the guild. Anyways, since it is that grandpa Uranus 3 , he probably also
collected some unique intelligence. The <Familia> that attended may be summoned at that
time, so at that time, we will still be looking forward to working with you?”
“Understood.”
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
Loki presented the intelligence from the meeting in a concise summary, only focusing on the
key points. God’s Meeting isn’t only a gathering of Gods of Orario’s main <Familia>, it also
served as a task to convey highly concerned intelligence.
After this, Loki also continued to calmly push forward the meeting. After confirming the
majority of the topics were reported……She clapped her hands and lifted the corner of her
mouth.
“Then, let’s begin the next part. Beginning the naming process.”
Tension filled the air.
With Loki’s speech as the lead, the numerous Gods, who had closed their mouth so far, had
their expressions changed. Hestia was also one of the people who held back and did not say
anything.
The other Gods were filled with wicked smiles.
The Gods that were part of the regular group for God’s Meeting, “It’s time to watch a good
show” let out evil smiles.
This was the beginning of a tragedy.
“The information has been passed over already, right ——? Then let’s begin, the leadoff is
from……Set’s Familia4, the Adventurer Seti-chin!”
“P…Please, Please be sure to show some mercy……!?”
“ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “REJECTED!” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ”
“NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!”
The emotional difference of Gods and the Lower World people could be easily seen as the Gods
enjoy the Lower World’s culture, the two groups are actually extremely similar. Because they
were often referred to as a transcended existence, so they had feelings that surpass human
wisdom ——So discord would not happen. They were not that much different than the children.
But,
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
Only limited to the naming sense, it was not the case.
Whether it was because the Gods were too weird, or the children were too ignorant.
Was it because the Gods were innovative or was it because the children could not catch up to
the times.
Although the authenticity is inconclusive, but let’s not mention it temporarily. Behind the
shining eyes of the children, the <Hateful Name> that made Gods struggle with do exist.
“——It’s decided. The Adventurer Seti Seruti’s title is <Dawn of the Holy Dragon Knight
(Burning Fighting Fighter)5>”
“IT HURTTTSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!?”
Then, mass producing these <Hateful Names> is the current God’s Meeting.
In order to seek the urge to laugh, the Gods, who have an evil personality, continuously issued
out these aliases that make the children feel in awe.
The children that was awarded the title and was proud of it, and the crazy Gods, once they
mention those names, they would still be able to roll on the floor laughing. Among 8 or 9 out of
10, it will be handed down to the future generations as one of the myths.
“They’re all crazy……”
“I understand your feelings……”
Hestia, who was muttering, Hephaestus continued to speak: “At first, I was also like that”. Her
red-colored left eyes also looked to the distance.
God’s Meeting, correctly speaking, it is the process of naming an alias. Towards the new God
entrants, it was basically very cruel.
The Gods that led a higher up <Familia> seemed to regard the God’s Meeting’s Senpai identity
as one of the best things and they took the opportunity to bully the newcomers. The Gods that
screamed and successively collapsed, and the Gods that giggled and issued out a laugh.
Looking at the two extreme camps, Hestia could only turn her face away.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
“Oh, next one. Takemakikazuchi’s Familia……Ohhhh, this child is quite cute. Uhhh ——, if she
was born in the far east, then her name should be at the back……It is Mikoto Yamato-chan.”
The information not only had the name and the person’s information, the time when they were
recorded as an Adventurer and a realistic painting portrait was also attached to it. The
surrounding Gods also opened up the parchment and let out an “Oh?” sigh.
“This person’s……Level is really high.”
“As expected, black hair is a good thing ——“
“Yes, this children is indeed a bit……”
“Speaking of which, if we were to do such a terrible thing to such a pure girl……It really makes
one boil up, ah no, my conscience will feel painful.
“R…Really!?”
In the God’s Meeting, there were also several ways to avoid being given an malicious alias.
Although at the beginning of the meeting, offering a tribute to the people who have the power
is one way, but because this normally would require a huge amount of money, so for a
developing <Familia> with financial difficulties, it could be said to be very difficult.
Overall, many of the situation is just like what is happening in the current God’s Meeting. The
situation of the member being liked by numerous Gods. In comparison, the chances of females
being noticed were relatively higher.
From the gap of the clouds that leaked out a glimmer of light, it made the Male God with his
hair forming horns, Takemikazuchi hurriedly stood up from his seat.
“However, Takemikazuchi, you are no good.”
“This natural pretty face……”
“Whether it is the Goddess or children, all of them are captivated by you……”
“You damn Lolicon!”
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
“What are you saying, you guys!”
“Inochi-chan must also……”
“Ahhh, since I cannot convey these thoughts with words, why don’t I personally……Fuhehe.”
“You guys……!?”
There is no existence that is as fickle as the Gods in the world.
Takemikazuchi, who felt empty joy, was angry to the extent where he was gritting his teeth.
“Okay! The one who will guide Inochi-chan’s future is me! <Future Galaxy (Fortune Galaxy)>!”
“Inochi-chan, you are a good girl, but unfortunately, you are together with that God.
<Scattered Saint (Last Heroine)>!”
“Hey! Stop! Stop quickly! Inochi she, Inochi is someone that I nurtured through many
hardships!?”
“<Angel>”
“ “ “ “ “THAT’S IT!” ” ” ” ”
“Please spare me.”
Since the beginning, the God’s Meeting has entered the noisiest situation.
Although Hestia and Hephaestus also made a few comments, but it was completely looked
down upon.
“If that’s the case, Inochi-chan’s title is decided to be……<Absolute ※Shadow>.”
“Agreed.”
“UWAHHHH…UWAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!?”
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
Hestia gave a sympathetic look towards her God’s friend, who was crying with his head inside
his two hands and whispered inside the depths of her heart: “Today, I will treat you for a
drink”.
After even a male God that was called as a God of War was shedding tears of blood, the victims
were still coming.
The scene of Avīci 6 continued for a while, and after the middle and small-scaled <Familia>
were basically over, it was finally the turn of the higher up <Familia> in the city.
After <Hephaestus’s Familia>, <Ganesha’s Familia>, <Ishtar’s Familia7>, these outstanding
<Familia> members were listed out.
“……Freya, this time, none of your children seem to have <Level Up>, could it be that you have
too much time? That Freya-sama, who everybody knows, would actually specifically show up in
such a small place?”
“Ehehe. It is the same when we were at Heaven, boredom is a poison that can kill us. I could
not hold back to come over here, Ishtar.”
As long as the Gods attended once, then they will maintain the right to attend in the future.
Although if there are no members in their <Familia> that <Level Up>, there was no reason to
specifically attend. However, Gods that want to kill time will still actively get involved. The best
examples are the Gods that are scrambling and trying to decide the aliases.
Towards the <Goddess of Beauty> Ishtar, whose every word was filled with a mocking tone, the
same Goddess of Beauty, Freya responded calmly with a smile.
“Heh —, so that’s it. Speaking of being free, isn’t your Familia’s children also rather free. They
probably remained in the Middle Floors and fought against the Minotaurs day and night? Is
this what they called the children is the same as their God?”
“Fufu, maybe that is the case.”
“Ahah, speaking of which, I heard that a Minotaur was brought into the Upper Floors……Could
it be something that your Familia’s children did, Freya? If that’s the case, who knows what the
guild would say?”
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
“Please listen to what this side has to say first, Ishtar. When my Familia’s dependent (child)
was playing with a Minotaur, it seems like he was suddenly attacked by a group of masked
Amazons. The Minotaur took advantage of the chaos and ran away……Really, don’t you think
that it was rude? I really want to see what their Main God’s (Parent) appearance looks like……”
“……!”
Ishtar, with the provocative clothes that wrapped around the brown skin, had her expression
violently twisted. On the other hand, Freya chuckled and gave a slight smile as if she was saying
that the topic was already over and closed her eyes.
Right now, the truth about the matter that had caused distress to Adventurers on the streets
had already vanished into the darkness. At least, this is what the Gods that are at the scene
believe.
Towards the debate of the Goddess of Beauty that were extremely beautiful, the surrounding
Gods could only smile while watching it.
(Speaking of Amazon, could it be that Ishtar went to provoke Freya again?)
(Who knows. Nnn, anyways, it isn’t strange. Ishtar viewing Freya as hostile isn’t just a thing
that happened one or two days ago.)
(Looks like Freya easily dealt with it……It is normal for them to attempt to determine who is
more beautiful, but from the two of them, it feels rather dangerous.)
(Then you go talk with Ishtar.)
Hestia, who was whispering softly with Hephaestus, directed her gaze towards Freya.
Although just by involving Bell with the matter of a Minotaur, to Hestia, it was something she
could not ignore……However, right now, since Hestia could not accept Freya or Ishtar’s side
speech and she could not continue to inquire about it.
Although the Goddess that she was concerned about revealed a smile, but she decided to not
speculate.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
“Okay okay, let’s end this farce. Let’s get back on topic. The next Adventurer is ……Nfufu, it is
my own Familia’s Aizu!”
“<The Sword Princess> came —!”
“The princess is still as beautiful as ever.”
“However, she is already Lv.6 ……”
Although the naming process has been derailed in the middle, but Aizu Wallenstein’s name’s
appearance had brought it back to the topic.
The Gods noisily flipped over the data, the portrait depicted on the parchment greeted their
eyes. In the picture, a girl with an expression like an exquisite doll was facing forward.
The Lower World people alias still had room for change at a <Level Up>. Even though they
may take another strange name, but if they prepared several countermeasures before the next
God’s Meeting, it is possible to wash away the bad name.
“If it’s Aizu-chan, there is no need to specifically change it, right?”
“That’s true.”
“If we want to change it, what about <Sword Saint>?”
“Eh~~?”
“That does not seem to match with Aizu-tan’s image.”
“Mmmm, the final candidates have been determined, <God’s Bride>.”
“ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ THAT’S RIGHT!” ” ” ” ” ” ” ”
“I’LL KILL YOU.”
“ “ “ “ “ “ “ I’M EXTREMELY SORRY!!” ” ” ” ” ” ”
Another method of avoiding the disgraceful alias was to expand your <Familia>’s force.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
Simply put, if the other people think that “It is bad if we have something to do with this
Familia”, then it is fine. After knowing that there will be retaliation waiting for him, a God that
would dare do it does not exist.
Loki is able to shoot out murderous gazes and caused all the Gods that had become carried
away to drop their heads onto the round table and bow.
“Really, if you are planning to find trouble, you should still look at the target. Mmm, forget it,
let’s continue……Ah, the next one is the last.”
Hestia took a large breath and held it in.
The remaining data was only one. Right before the God’s Meeting, this Adventurer had finally
succeeded in passing through the last barrier, the relevant information would only record the
minimal data.
Up to a while earlier, he was still unknown, an Adventurer affiliated to <Hestia’s Familia>.
Bell.
“He really became a Lv. 2, your Familia’s child……”
Looking at the seal that was placed onto the parchment as a evidence that confirmed a <Level
Up>, Hephaestus narrowed her eyes.
Not because her friend whispered to her, she pricked her ears. Hestia glanced around the
surrounding.
There were many smiles in the surrounding. The kind of evil and bad smiles as if they were
waiting for the dessert at the end of a luxurious feast.
This is the first and also the last critical moment ——Hestia said to herself.
Although Hestia had boasted in front of Bell, but she did not prepare any great
countermeasures. Having said that, she was still encouraging herself with “Here let us rely on
the power of our love and courage……!” ——After this.
Loki quietly stood up from her seat.
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Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
“……Loki?”
“Before we decide on the alias, there is something I wanted to ask you, shorty.”
Completely ignoring the surrounding reactions, she exuded a thorny atmosphere while she
slightly opened her eyes.
“Only using one and a half month time and letting our <Grace> to evolve, how did this
happen?”
BANG
Her palm slammed upon the information of Bell that was placed on top of the table, Loki used
her sharp eyes to glare at Hestia, who widened her eyes.
“Even if it is my Familia’s Aizu, to reach her first <Level Up>, she also spent a year, she spent a
whole year, you know? But, this boy only took one month? Are you treating me as a fool?”
8 years ago.
At that time, a girl that was only eight years achieved Lv.2 with an abnormal speed, this was
still fresh inside one’s memory. And this was a human, whose race was far inferior to the other
races in terms of physical ability or wisdom.
The achievement of reaching Lv.2 as fast as the fastest record had once caused a large
commotion to Orario, the world.
“Our <Grace> is not such a thing. If it only needs one month for our children’s stats to grow up,
then there is no need for us to care about it. It is precisely because it is impossible, so that is
why we would work so hard.”
<God’s Grace> is definitely not a impromptu power, Loki said.
<Status> is only just a catalyst. It allows the person’s possibilities that have not appeared yet in
their life to be excavated out now, and turning it into an ability that the people could clearly
grasp.
Ability, Skill, Magic. These abilities are all buried insider that person’s body as a sharp blade
known as <Quality>. And this is built up from the various accumulated history ——
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<Experience Points>’s effects. It will escape from its original form and evolve or perhaps
decadent and degenerate. The seeds that were buried in the soil will bloom into different
flowers based on the different environment.
Thus, <Status> is only a catalyst.
<God’s Grace> is not an almighty power that is applied externally, if it was to be said out
without any misunderstanding, it is ultimately a key to realize themselves.
“Hey, shorty, quickly explain it to me.”
“……”
Looking at Loki, who was letting out aggressive verbal threats, inside Hestia’s heart, it began to
rain sweats.
This is bad, this is very bad.
The instant the existence of Bell’s skill <Single-Minded Pursuit> was revealed in public, that
instant will turn it into a festival ——Speaking of which, it was because she was afraid of this
kind of thing, so that is why she kept it a secret from Bell, who had the <Single-Minded
Pursuit> engraved onto his back ——. In addition to the truth about establishing the fastest
record, right now, all the Gods would instantly rush over to Bell’s side.
Should she carry out an obligation of remaining secrecy? But if she tells them this, it is the
same as saying that there is something hidden on Bell’s body. If she wanted Loki to accept it,
thinking up a cleaver excuse was the best strategy, but it is impossible to immediately think of
one.
Being thrown into the ant’s hell 8 and desperately attempt to escape it, this image floated up
into Hestia’s mind.
“You can’t say it right? Could it be that you used your God’s Power?”
“I…I won’t do such a thing!”
“If that’s the case, then say it. If you do not do anything wrong, then saying it won’t be a
problem.”
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“Uuuuu……”
Although Hestia hurriedly refuted that she used the forbidden “God’s Power”……Towards the
accusation of performing a <Transformation> on Bell, but she was being led step by step by a
clever speech and was almost urged to say the answer.
Even Hephaestus, who was beside her, seemed to find it difficult to interject and revealed a
bitter expression.
Right now, all the gazes surrounding the round table gathered onto Hestia. It seems very
interesting ——as if they were saying this, all the Gods had the attitude of listening to every
single word without missing one. In the end, it made Hestia’s rain of sweat reach its peak
speed.
Is it over? ——Just when Hestia was prepared to give up, the next moment.
“Ara, isn’t it fine.”
A beautiful voice echoed.
“……Eh?”
“Ahh?”
The gazes that were thrown at Hestia began to move away and gathered at the owner of the
voice.
Sitting deep into the chair, Freya, motionlessly, continued to speak as if nothing had happened.
“Since Hestia already say that she did not do any improper actions, there is no need to force
her to speak, right? We do not interfere with the internal affairs of a <Familia> and inquiring
about a member’s Status is also forbidden.”
Freya brushed her silver hair and gently lifted it behind her ear.
As if she did not have excessive concern, she seemed to speak the objective facts out. Freya
interrupted Loki’s words.
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“…….It was only a month and a bit? Do you not understand what these numbers mean, you
perverted Goddess.”
“Fufu, why do you insist to this extent, Loki? From what I see, it is your attitude that seems
more incredible……Could it be, you are jealous? Because the child that you like had her record
surpassed by Hestia’s child?”
“How is it possible?”
Towards Loki, who spat out these words, Freya, with an unchanging smile, said “Really?”
Loki, who was scowling, was about to speak, but she stopped a moment before it occurred. It
seems like the argument between her and Hestia had reoccurred, the scene of her own speech
easily guided to a dead end. This was what Loki had read from Freya’s smile.
Tch, Loki used a suspicious expression to gaze at the female Goddess that was her former
acquaintance.
“Indeed the numbers itself will make one doubt their ears……However, didn’t this child
miraculously overturn the difference in Lv., and defeat that Minotaur?”
“……”
“If we use a little far-fetched reasoning, it should be fine. Under the situation where the enemy
was a Minotaur that was filled with predestined relationship, the amount of <Experience
Points> that child will obtain should have a special meaning……Thus, it should be possible for
a <Level Up>……This is what I think?”
The entire God’s Meeting was surprised by every word that Freya said.
Inside the information of <Bell Cranel> that the Gods hold, what was worth noting in the past
was that he had met with a Minotaur twice, and was even defeated in one of the times. The
surrounding Gods continued to agree with the reasoning of Freya and even Loki bent her lips
into a “へ” shape.
It has already been a few thousand years since the Gods had bestowed <Grace> to the Lower
World people.
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They cannot deny ——or perhaps they themselves do not know the possibilities that were
currently sleeping somewhere. Even if this time a growth phenomenon that was beyond the
usual course occurs, isn’t it nothing to worry about? ——Freya expressed this point in a
roundabout manner.
Following this, the meeting suddenly entered a temporarily blank state.
Even though they were full of interest, at the very least, there was no need to forcibly reveal the
state of Bell Cranel —— voices of following the rules between factions emerged. Shortly after,
aside from a group of Gods, this had become the majority opinion.
Freya quietly smiled and with a elegant expression, she threw a gaze towards Hestia.
Towards the quietly sent silver gaze, Hestia, who was still stunned and could not keep up with
the current situation, could only blink nonstop.
Soon, Freya stood up from her prepared seat.
“Huh, Freya-sama, are you leaving?”
“Ehehe. I suddenly have something urgent, please allow me to leave first.”
“Since it is a rare opportunity, why not discuss about the Loli Goddess’s dependent’s alias? It is
already the last of the last.”
“Fufu, although I am sorry, but there really is no way.”
“However, also……”
Freya maintained her standing posture and picked up the data. She looked at Bell’s portrait
and then said,
“If you want to make a name, then give him a cute name, okay?”
“ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ OK ——!!” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ”
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Looking at the Goddess of Beauty’s best smile that was exposed today, the male Gods all let out
a fresh smile and had a unified opinion. The female Goddess only sent them eyes that seemed
to be looking at trash.
Freya finally revealed a smile again, and turned her back towards the round table.
“Okay, then become slightly serious when deciding the alias.”
“Of course.”
“However, this person……There is no special features.”
“Why not say that the person who can see through him is very amazing.” “Rumors or
evaluations are basically not written above.”
The Gods suddenly became serious and actively discussed about Bell’s alias.
Facing the completely different atmosphere of the God’s Meeting, Hestia suddenly fell silent.
Then, she turned her head to look at Hephaestus, who was beside her. Using her gaze to ask
her: What on earth is this?.
After she revealed an impatient expression, it seems to be saying “Who knows?” and shrugged
her shoulders.
“Why not say that the intelligence is too little. There is basically not enough to make a
reference. There should be a limit on how lazy the guild can be.”
“When he <Level Up>, the God’s Meeting seemed to be just around the corner. After all, he was
sitting at the last train, there is no way helping it.”
“Appearance, features……White hair coupled with red eyes……Rabbit……Why not call him
Usagi Kichi?”
“No good, that is already used. It seems like a Blacksmith called Welf something already gave
this name to his own forged armor.”
“He actually went ahead of a God……!!”
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“That person called Welf something……Who on earth is he?”
“Ah —, Ganesha-sama, do you have any opinions —?”
“……I am…Ganesha!”
“Yes yes, Ganesha Ganesha.”
“Once we plan to think of a serious alias, there is no inspiration emerging —“
With the male Gods as the center, the discussion of this was not it and that was not it
continued.
Anyways, it seems like she avoided the crisis. Hestia scratched her head and thought. Just at
this moment.
A black shadow fell on top of her.
“……Loki?”
“……”
Standing beside her was Loki. She left her own seat and stared directly at Hestia.
With a calm face, her whole body exuded an atmosphere of having a poor mood. Loki
muttered,
“……Be careful, shorty.”
“Eh?”
“I am telling you to keep your eyes sharp. Although I feel uncomfortable in giving advance to
shorty……but letting that idiot act as she pleases, it is more unbearable to the current me.”
She was played, Loki lifted her head and said with a disgusted expression.
Following her gaze, Hestia saw Freya’s silver hair that was swaying and was about to leave the
room.
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“W…Wait a minute. Telling me to be careful, what are you saying?”
She was unable to grasp the essentials of what the other was saying and reflexively asked. Loki
frowned.
After glaring at Hestia, as if she was saying “Do you still not understand?”, Loki moved her
nose close to her nose.
“Idiot, be careful. That goddess protected your Familia’s child, you know?”
“……?”
Her thoughts stopped for a moment, Hestia could only look at the line of sight projected in
front of her and trembled.
Loki raised her face and as if she was genuinely feeling admiration and hmph-ed.
“Ha, do you still not understand? What a lucky fellow……Forget it, since this has no
relationship with me.”
Stupid ——Muttering this, Loki returned to her seat.
Under Hephaestus’s gaze that saw the whole event from start to finish, Hestia watched Loki’s
figure and suddenly turn her gaze back towards the door that Freya used to leave.
She playback the words that Loki had said.
Then suddenly, she remembered the meaningful smile that the Goddess of Beauty had thrown
to her.
……Freya protected? ……That child?
Just when this possibility was about to bloom from inside Hestia’s heart.
As if it was to interrupt her thoughts, the surrounding round table roared out.
“ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ Then it’s decided to be this one —!!” ” ” ” ” ” ”
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× × ×
It was not to the extent that it was strange.
However, inside the spacious interior of the guild’s headquarters, it was indeed shrouded in
some kind of tension.
(Isn’t every body’s murderous intent extremely heavy?)
(I feel that it isn’t like this……)
Facing Misha, who leaned her mouth over near her own pointed ears, Eina quietly responded.
Their location was not the usual hall that they work at, but the second service room lined with a
few number of office desks.
The spacious interior was completely different than usual. A heavy silent atmosphere was
floating around them.
“Tulle, are you listening?”
“Ah……S…Sorry, team leader.”
After being called out by the voice in front of her, Eina hurriedly recovered herself. Misha, who
was beside her, also straightened her posture.
In front of them, a male beastman was sitting on a chair. He used a calm gaze to scan the
document that Eina had edited he held in one hand.
“I’ll say it again, this thing……is basically telling the Lv.1 Adventurers to go die.”
“Yes……”
“Although it made you spend a great deal of effort, but based on the guild’s stance, we cannot
publicize this kind of thing……Adventurer Bell Cranel’s growth model should first be hidden.”
That is also true——She thought of this inside her heart, Eina seemed to be standing there as if
she was extremely sorry.
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——Exploring the dungeon by himself (Solo Play), and with <Killer Ants> as the focus, he
continuously hunted the Monsters, then finally, he fought a <Minotaur> by himself and
directly defeated it.
The secret of Bell reaching Lv. 2 was probably just like this.
If they use this kind of activity record without changing it and branded it as a method of <Level
Up> in a short period, if they publicize it to the Adventurers, at that time, there will probably a
large amount of disapproval attacks to the guild.
They will say: “Are you looking down on us?” or something similar.
“……Let’s first hide the past, I will convince the higher ups.”
“I am extremely sorry……”
The supervisor with a slim face glanced at the report that Eina made again, then he placed it
into his own desk. Probably this report will never appear in front of anyone again.
While he used his hand to scratch his head, which had furry beastman ears growing out, he
revealed a speechless expression.
“Tulle, there is another thing.”
“May I ask what it is?”
“Don’t do such a reckless action again.”
“……Okay, I will pay attention in the future.”
In the end, he hoped that Eina would be more careful about the matter in the morning——She
called out Bell’s personal information out loud. Eina bowed her head deeply. For him to show
some mercy, Eina felt gratitude towards her considerate superior and sighed at herself.
Shortly after, Eina and the other’s superior turned his head away “Next is Flott” and called
Misha.
“H…Here.”
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“……The information provided to God’s Meeting was simply terrible, especially the last part of
Bell Cranel.”
“T…Team leader~, that was an <Level Up> application that was only accepted right before the
God’s Meeting, there is basically no time to deal with it~!? I had also worked hard in this kind
of battlefield, please don’t request that much~!”
“I understand what you are trying to say……but the entire thing is still too messy. If the Gods
come here to complain, then Flott, you will deal with them by yourself. Even if it’s me, I cannot
help you.”
“Uuuu~~Eina~~” Eina sighed again when Misha cried and held her shoulder. Their superior
turned their back towards them and after informing them “You guys can go” , they left the
place.
They did not immediately head back towards the main hall, but towards the pantry set up in
the corner of the room.
Using the Magic Stone device, which they were already familiar with its operation, two portions
of steaming red tea was quickly made.
“Haa, it really caused me a lot of trouble, Eina’s otouto-kun9……”
“What otouto……However, if it’s Misha, then you should already know that it was not all Bell’s
fault?”
“I can’t hear it, I can’t hear anything at all ——”
Looking at the petite back of her human friend, Eina could only make a stunned expression.
The peach-colored hair was shaking, her back was also currently shrinking back in order to sip
the tea.
After knowing each other from the same school district, this friend still has not changed. Eina
could not help but make a wry smile.
“Speaking of which, as expected, the team leader cannot calm down? It seems that he was
extremely anxious.”
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“Ah, mmm, it was different than usual……”
Looking from the corner of the room, you could not feel any sense of calmness from the people
inside the room.
Many employees were walking back and forth at the same location, the people who were sitting
on the chair would also frequently confirm the time. The usual sound of the quill writing had
completely disappeared.
In fact, Eina and the others had already noticed the culprit that caused this atmosphere.
“It is already pass 3 pm……The God’s Meeting should already be over, right?”
“Probably, the report with the results should have already been sent over……”
After the God’s Meeting is over, the scene in front of their eyes right now was something
described as common.
At this point, what the employees were most concerned about was the aliases of the
Adventurers. The Gods would confer an alias, which is something that the Lower World people
would tremble with respect at. No matter who, they will still treat the results of the God’s
Meeting as their own matter.
Looks like the superiors are also this anxious ——This was what Eina and Misha thought as
they saw a similar scene at the hall.
“Eina is also very curious? What kind of alias will appear this time?”
“I……Yes, that’s right, if it’s this time, I am slightly more concerned about it.”
“As expected? Me too. Because the Adventurer I was in charge of <Level Up> so I am looking
forward to it!”
Just when the two of them began to chat, suddenly, without any warning, a banging sound
appeared.
The sudden sound of the door opening made everybody turn their head over to look.
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Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
In front of the door, a employee who was holding a roll of files breathlessly was standing there.
“It came, the results of the God’s Meeting was sent over!”
“Waited for a long time!”
“Hey! Let me see quickly!”
Their actions could be described as god-speed.
Throwing away their work to the side, they scrambled to the entrance of the door. The group of
people quickly bundled up together and the numerous parchments that recorded the title was
passed through by the various hands.
Quickly, sounds of sighs echoed out.
“Look at this quickly, this alias.”
“Ooooo, amazing……”
“As expected from the Gods.”
“Ahhh, we are totally no match for them.”
“As expected, the Gods are different than us. It is actually <Brilliant Tail Beautiful
Hands 10>……My goose bumps are acting up.”
“It makes one’s hair stand up on its end.”
“The Gods could actually easily come up with this kind of title. They are truly an existence
worthy of our respect.”
With the male employees as the focus, the guild headquarters began to bustle up.
Is there some sort of common language that exists? They really can be described as having the
same likes and dislikes. Eina and the other’s superiors were also naturally mixed in the crowd
and were passionately discussing about it. She did not know when the continuous shriek came
from the female camp of another department appeared.
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Suddenly hearing the burst of sound, Misha, who was beside her, suddenly shook her shoulder.
“I was actually a bit slow……Hurry, Eina!”
“Ah, yes.”
Eina followed Misha and ran out. After squeezing through the human walls, in order to browse
the list of aliases, she worked together with Misha and it entered her eyes. At the same time,
Eina’s mind depicted Bell’s face.
(N~nn , I hope that it would not be a hardcore name……)
What should she do if he was given a name like <Bloody Adventurer (Bloody Guy)> ——Eina
imagined it —— The next time she meets with Bell, the boy will certainly be elated, and she
could only patiently sweat as she carefully decided the words.
Although this was not something that was unexpected, but Eina felt that style of alias was
somewhat unsuitable for Bell. At the same time she revealed a wry smile, she hoped to see a
slightly normal name ——Eina prayed inside her heart for this tiny wish.
“Eina, I got it —! I’ll give it to you, look quickly~!”
Eina received the list from Misha’s waving hand.
This was a parchment that listed out neatly the Adventurers and their aliases. Every piece, Eina
glanced down from top to the bottom and exchanged it with the next one as she finished
looking over it.
Then, at the very final page, Eina noticed the target’s name.
“——Ahaha.”
“Eh, is it Bell-kun’s?”
Eina could not help but leak out sounds of laughter.
She relaxed her cheeks and her tiny lips drew a gentle smile.
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Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
As Misha looked over her shoulder to view it, Eina read out the alias.
“He is called <Little Rookie>.”
References and Translation Notes
1. Master of Ceremonies. The host of the event. ↩
2. Ares, Greek God of War. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ares ↩
3. Uranus, Greek God personifying the Sky http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranus_(mythology) ↩
4. Set, Ancient Egyptian God of Desert, Storm, Disorder, etc. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Set_(mythology)
↩
5. Burning Fighting Fighter is most likely a reference to OreShura. ↩
6. A Hell Realm in which the dead who have committed grave misdeeds may be reborn
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Av%C4%ABci ↩
7. Ishtar, Goddess of Fertility, Love, War and Sex http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishtar ↩
8. Ant’s Hell = hopeless situation. It is a trap a larval Antlion builds to capture prey.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antlion#Etymology Credits to the anonymous reader who mentioned this.
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9. Little Brother, referring to Bell. ↩
10. Although I left it as Beautiful Tail Brilliant Hand 美尾爛手 sounds similar to ビオランテ, which is
Biollante, from Godzilla vs. Biollante. Not a big fan so I never noticed it, credits to UNAP for noticing this.
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CHAPTER 1: GODS’ MEETING
“Sorry!”
With her hands placed together, Eina bowed her head.
The location was the guild’s headquarters, a private room for interviews. For a one-to-one
conversation, it was a spacious room. Although its decorations was somewhat plain, it was fully
equipped with the performance of being soundproof.
Inside the room, where there was a table and chairs, Eina sat across Bell and was apologizing.
“Yelling it out in a place where it was filled with other <Familia>……I am really sorry!”
A few minutes ago, due to Eina’s impulsive shout at the hall, everybody at the scene knew
about the matter of Bell’s <Level Up>.
No matter how surprised she was, once she recalled the scene where she was attacked by
concentrated shocked and surprised gazes, Eina’s face would still burn up.
Leaking out the Adventurer’s information was a big mistake, but more importantly, the sense
of shame made Eina’s slender eyes flush red.
“I…It’s not a problem, Eina-san. Level will have to be disclosed to the public anyways……It is
only just a matter of time.”
Facing her, who did not have any means to raise her head, Bell said with a bit of confusion.
Towards the words that the boy expressed as if he did not care, Eina embarrassingly moved her
line of sight back towards his body.
(Generally, that is true……But the problem is not the <Level Up> itself, but the amount of time
to achieve it……)
Reaching Lv.2 only took around a month. It was undoubtedly the shortest time without a
precedent. It was to the extent where people would obviously say that it was foolish.
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In order to let the Level increase, Achievements—— In other words, defeating a higher level
opponent and obtaining higher rank <Experience Points> was indispensable. As one of the few
people who knew about Bell’s growth rate, Eina’s prediction of no matter how much your
abilities increase, it will not be the same with Level……was completely destroyed.
Even though that it would be exposed sooner or later, but as expected, it would have been good
if they hid that fact.
Although it is possible for them to have the optimistic expectation of <There will probably be
more people who would regard this kind of unprecedented content as fake and unreal>……But
the word <Unprecedented> is a favorite for the Gods who thirst for entertainment.
Just by imagining their thieving, smiling faces, Eina’s head began to hurt again.
“About that, Eina-san……?”
“……Ah, it’s fine. Sorry, I suddenly daydreamed for a bit.”
After Eina, who had the image of Bell being entangled by many Gods in her head, revealed a
complex expression, she managed to give out a wry smile.
“Bell-kun, sorry. Can you please listen to my request first? I am sorry for making you come in
here……But there is also a work that I must do.”
“Ah, okay, it’s not a problem. What is it?”
“I hope that you will tell me your activity records as an Adventurer up till now.”
“Eh……?”
“It’s fine if it’s in general. Like what kind of Monsters did you fight or what kind of
Adventurer’s Requests (Quest) you accepted.”
Eina prepared a quill and parchment on the table as she said it.
If it was information that would improve the quality of the Adventurers, the guild would
normally disclose it publicly to the extent where it would not cause damage to the interests of
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the <Familia>. This was to increase the recovery efficiency of the <Magic Stone> that brings
great benefit.
If you were to talk about Bell who successfully achieved an unprecedented<Level Up> , his
<Experience Points> were the focus of much attention. Probably, they would have to provide
his activity record to other Adventurers anonymously.
Simply put, it is to <Let other Adventurers to refer to Bell’s growth and become stronger>.
The level of Adventurers rising would also mean reducing the number of victims. Just by this
fact, it was enough for Eina to actively take action. She was paying attention to not record with
the other side’s privacy as she listened about Bell’s experience.
Then, Bell’s words were traced back to 3 days ago.
The second headache hit Eina.
“M…Minotaur……”
She used her right hand to press her head that was leaning backwards.
——3 days ago, Bell encountered and defeated a Minotaur on the 9th floor.
The words spoken in order nearly made Eina faint. <Loki’s Familia>’s low-level members also
made a report to the guild and it matched with Bell’s testimony.
Eina recalled the scene and understood the reason why the members only vaguely answered
when they were asked which faction killed the Monster. It seems like a Lv. 1 Adventurer
defeated a Minotaur. Even if they said it, there will be no one that would believe it.
Eina, who was enduring a sense of dizziness, widened her heavy eyelids and angrily glared at
Bell.
Towards Eina’s “Even though I told you not to take risks” disapproval gaze, Bell could only
straighten his body after sweating.
(Really now, what kind of Magic did you use)
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In the end, how could a Lv. 1 Adventurer defeat a Minotaur that was ranked as a Lv.2 by
himself, I really want to use an hour to ask about it.
“……Haaa. I pretty much understand now. About my words, Bell-kun compl~etely did not
intend to abide to it.”
“Ehhhh!? No, that is………I’m sorry.”
Facing Eina, who closed her eyes and threw a fit as she turned her head to one side, Bell
panicked and attempted to justify his actions. However, his voice was getting weaker and
weaker and in the end, he apologized as he bowed his head.
Opening one eye and glancing at the crestfallen Bell, Eina calmed down slightly and reflected
inside her heart that “I should be a little bit more mature”.
However, it was the truth that she was quite worried as Bell was not aware of his own actions.
Because if Bell had taken one wrong step, it was possible that he would not be standing here.
“……Bell-kun, these words of mine may not be necessarily correct as I was not at the scene.
Perhaps your judgment of not easily deciding to run away was the best choice.”
“Eina-san……”
“Although I may not have the qualifications to butt in……but, however? No matter what time,
you must not forget about this fact……If you were to die, then everything becomes
meaningless.”
Please——While saying this, Eina looked towards Bell.
Coming back alive is the most important thing——She did not conceal her feelings and
conveyed it out.
Bell stopped his actions and nodded with an honest expression.
Their gazes intersecting with each other lasted for a while. Afterwards, Eina gently cleared her
throat.
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As if she was sweeping away the sentimental atmosphere, she decisively extended her finger in
front of Bell.
“To sum it up, listen carefully? Absolutely do not be reckless. Do you understand?”
“Y…Yes!”
After poking Bell’s nose as he moaned, uguu, Eina straightened up her body on top of the chair
and, fu, laughed.
If it’s today, this incomprehensive style of scolding him should end here.
While Eina gently shook her tea-colored hair, she gave a gentle smile towards Bell.
“……Bell-kun, congratulations on reaching Lv.2. You’ve worked hard.”
Bell, who was clutching his nose with his hands, widened his eyes. Then, he seemed to be
genuinely happy and smiled through his tears.
If it was not for her wishful thinking, the words that she was currently saying were probably the
words that Bell wanted to hear the most.
Looking at the boy, who expressed his thanks “Thank you very much” with flushed cheeks,
Eina, who was constantly worrying about him, unconsciously felt thousands of feelings surging
through her mind.
“Then, are you just reporting about the <Level Up> matter today? Or is there something else
you are finding me for?”
“Ah, yes……Actually, there is something that I wanted to ask Eina-san for her opinion.”
After waiting for Eina-san to calm down and confirming his schedule, with an “I almost forgot”
as the starting phrase, Bell prepared to reveal the other reason he came.
Eina simply said “Okay, just ask” and smiled gladly.
“That is about <Development Ability>……”
“Ahh, I see. Because Bell-kun leveled up to Lv.2”
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
It was the ability that is discovered, connecting the existing<Basic Ability>.
The time when it is discovered is during <Level Up>. During every Level Up, there was the
possibility of adding it onto the <Status>. <Development Ability> had a different special
characteristic compared to the Basic Ability, or rather it was the fruition of a specific career
ability and it could be strengthened.
“If that’s the case, then could it be that there are multiple Development Abilities to choose?”
“Yes. Although I have already discussed it with Kami-sama, I felt that it is still better to
carefully select it with Eina-san’s opinion as a reference……”
So that’s what it was. Eina nodded her head.
Whether or not a Development Ability would be discovered was affected by the <Experience
Points> accumulated repeatedly. The abilities that are developed is related to the actions of the
person who received the <God’s Grace>.
If there was not a great deal of <Experience Points>, then even if they <Level Up>, a
Development Ability would not be discovered. On the contrary, as long as there were
<Experience Points> that met the conditions, then it is possible to discover numerous
candidates for the ability. Although every <Level Up> could only acquire one ability,
discovering it was unrestricted.
Development Ability will be shown in the <Status> only through <Level Up>.
So, strictly speaking, Bell has not reached Lv. 2 yet.
It was the hesitation period of selecting an ability. Waiting until the last ability was updated
and letting Hestia personally replace the entire <Status>. In other words, currently it was in
the so-called holding back state.
“How many abilities can you choose?”
“3. However, there was an ability that is not that clear……”
Yes, yes, Eina nodded her head while she recorded Bell’s Development Ability onto the
parchment.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
The first one was the <Abnormal Resistance> that defends against the major symptoms of
<Poison>. Although it was not flashy, but it was viewed as a treasure by Adventurers, who were
disturbed by a variety of abnormal status in the Dungeon. Adventurers, who were often
subjected to the <Purple Moth> poison powder on the Dungeon Upper Floors would often earn
this ability at a relatively early stage.
The next one was <Hunter> that is specially used to deal with Monsters. As long as they have
faced the same type of Monster once and earned <Experience Points>, their abilities would be
strengthened. It was extremely harsh to find it as it had the condition of being only found at
Lv.2 <Level Up>, and defeating a large amount of Monsters in a short period of time.
<Hunter> was viewed as a valuable ability. It was needless to say it for Adventurers, it was
even an extremely popular ability between the Gods.
Then, the third one was……
“……<Luck>?”
“Yes……”
Eina stopped writing with her quill and continued to blink.
This is because she, who was well-versed in the knowledge of <Status> due to her work, has
never heard of this ability.
The effects could still be vaguely perceived. That it literally means <Luck will become Better>.
The problem is what kinds of forms would be used to show that Luck would become better.
“About that, what did Goddess Hestia say?”
“She said that she was a little perplexed……”
There was no helping it, this was natural. Eina said this phrase in her heart.
Up till now, the discovered intelligence about <Status> had been validated and analyzed from a
long time ago when the Gods had descended to the Lower World.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
Even the Gods themselves, who awakened the <Status>, would not be able to discern the
abilities that were developed by the children with <Grace>. Aside from the initial basic
abilities, all of the <Status> was based on the <Experience Points>. In other words, it was a
thing to reveal the possibilities of the people from the Lower World. Therefore, this is why the
Gods cherish and watch over their child like a parent. Only this fact, even to the noble Gods,
was still an unknown world.
Because of this, whenever the Gods hear the words rare skill and the like, they will be elated to
the extent of dancing with joy. To most Gods, <Unknown> is an irreplaceable <Gourmet
Meal>.
You’ve got me, Eina frankly thought this.
It was an ability that was never recorded by the guild and was never heard of before.
That is a genuine <Rare Ability>.
Probably, Bell was the first person to discover this Development Ability.
If it was only <Abnormal Resistance> or <Hunter>, Eina may be able to place her own
opinions together and make a recommendation, but towards something completely unknown,
Eina could not say out her own speculations.
“Ah, but……”
Bell sighed as if he wandered back from the forest of thinking, then he seemed to recall
something and said.
“Although it was only Kami-sama’s intuition……It may be something like <Divine Protection>,
that was what Kami-sama said.”
No matter what kind of Goddess they are, a God’s insight is not to be underestimated. If this is
what Hestia guessed after looking at Bell’s ability, then perhaps it would be closer to the core of
it.
“Divine Protection”……In other words, an extraordinary talisman that unknowingly activates it
effect. Perhaps it is borrowing the God’s Power to protect the target.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
Although this was only the range of speculation, but once she thought of it like this, Eina felt
that was extremely necessary for it to be kept.
Sighing, Fu, Eina suddenly stopped thinking. In short, she should not report to the higher ups.
It was in consideration for Bell to not stand out even further.
“Yes, perhaps it is like what she said. If we were to look for other possibilities that have been
said to be <Lucky>, from an Adventurer’s perspective……Maybe it would be easier for Drop
Loot……?
“Ah, I see.”
“However, it feels that it gives off a bit too much advantage. Sorry, if it’s me, I don’t think I can
help.”
“T…There is no such thing!”
Bell waved his hand in front of his chest.
While Eina felt apologetic for not being able to help, Eina decided to ask Bell what <Hestia’s
Familia> intends to do.
“Bell-kun and Hestia prefer which one?”
“Kami-sama advised me to select <Luck>. Just like this, she clenched her fists and said “This
ability is absolutely necessary for you!”.”
Because looking at you, it feels that you are always in danger, Eina stared at the boy in front of
her and thought.
By now, she did not really want to know how this ability was found.
After being stared at by Eina’s gaze, Bell completely did not understand and was suppressed by
the other’s pressure.
“……Then, Bell-kun, what about you?”
“I…felt that <Hunter> is more cool……No, it should be that I cannot ignore that one……”
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
“Fufu. Ah, I think I probably understand what you are trying to express. Then?”
“Y…Yes. However, there is also no way to ignore the <Luck> that Kami-sama recommended as
well……”
Although Bell’s attitude seems to be ambiguous, Eina generally understand what he was
thinking.
Based on its effects, <Hunter> is indeed a powerful ability. Adventurers have to experience the
scariness of the Dungeon every day. If they have the chance, they should first pick this ability.
On the other hand, <Luck> has never appeared in the past. To say it plainly, it was something
that was unknown. However, having a sensitive response to the words, Rare Ability, is only
human. If it was something that nobody ever had before, then there was no need to continue
mentioning it.
With the premise of excluding <Abnormal Resistance> which is possible to be earned in the
future, Bell’s heart is probably favoring <Hunter> more.
If he was to speak truthfully, he should want both of them.
Although it was impossible, his feelings could be understood. Eina could not help but reveal a
wry smile.
“I have said this before many times, in the end, the one who decides is Bell-kun, so you should
not be led by my feelings. So, I can only help give you the consideration method with selection
as a premise.”
“O…Okay.”
After waiting for Bell to sit down, Eina began to talk.
“I believe it is easiest to decide based on your perspective of your goals.”
“Goals?”
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
“Yes, if you want to solidly raid the Dungeon, this ability <Hunter> would indeed be an
irreplaceable strength for Bell-kun. If Bell-kun wants to diligently move forward, then I would
advise you to select this one.”
Eina temporarily stopped speaking and looked into the depths of the crimson pupils.
“However, if Bell-kun’s goals are above this, if they are in a distance far far away……When you
are walking on this path, perhaps there will be a time when strength is unneeded and you
would need <Luck> to pull you forward.”
“……”
“So, <Luck> may be the ability that is necessary for you. This is what I believe.”
In this moment, silence enveloped the both of them.
After Bell slightly widened his eyes, his gaze fell down onto his own hands.
Seeing the scene of Bell clenching his fists, Eina felt that he seemed to have made a decision.
“No matter which ability you select, there are no mistakes. So Bell-kun can confidently make
his own choice. The ability that is chosen will certainly be the one necessary for you right now.”
“……Yes, thank you very much.”
Bell raised his chin and nodded with a fresh expression.
Watching the boy that has already become a Lv.2, yet was still the same as before, constantly
being troubled and hesitating as he obtains an answer.
Eina thought happily. It will be better if I take care of him for a while longer.
× × ×
“I’m back, Kami-sama!”
I opened the door of the hidden room inside the church, which acts as our headquarters.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
I greeted out loudly and Kami-sama, who was lying on the sofa and reading a book, lifted her
face and let out a slight smile.
Using footsteps like hopping to come over here, she welcomed me back home.
“Welcome back, Bell-kun. Then, did you already decide which ability?”
“Yes, I want to choose <Luck>.”
After listening to Eina-san’s words, I finally decided.
Not to maintain the current status quo, but deciding to continue moving forward.
Although I do not know whether this <Luck> ability is necessary for me, but I decided to
believe and accept Eina-san’s recommendations based on my intuition.
Looking at me, who found the answer, Kami-sama gently narrowed her eyes and muttered “Is
it”.
“Then, without further ado, let’s quickly perform your <Level Up>.”
Facing Kami-sama, who was in front of me and looking over here, I revealed a nervous
expression and agreed.
The two of us moved to the fixed position of Kami-sama’s bed and began the <Status> update.
“Bell-kun finally reached Lv.2……Although normally they would say this, but in your situation,
I don’t even have time to be deeply moved.”
“I…Is it like this?”
“Ahah. When you first entered my <Familia>, your expression filled with happiness after
returning with a victory against a Goblin, it just seems like something that happened yesterday
and is fresh in my memories. It is really an incredible feeling……”
Although Kami-sama opened up a conversation with her usual attitude, I could only
produce vague responses such as “Er, ah ah” or “Y…Yes”.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
I will become a Lv. 2.
The creaking sounds that passed through my body from the bed were extremely noisy. My
body, which was lying down on the bed, felt like it was floating. Even though I was reluctant, I
still knew that I was feeling elated like a fool.
Even though Lv.2 was only just a passing point.
My brain did not work and was completely blank. On the contrary, my body below my neck was
dyed red due to the surging flow of heat coming up.
I was neither looking forward or anxious. Only that the sound of my heartbeat kept flowing
back and forth……Suddenly, that moment has arrived.
Kami-sama stopped the movements of her hands.
“!”
“……It’s over.”
At the same time Kami-sama came down from my back, I also straightened my upper body.
I maintained a folded knee posture while sitting on the bed and slowly glanced down at my
arms.
Under Kami-sama’s gaze, who was next to me, my hands constantly repeated the actions of
opening and clenching my fists.
“……It seems that nothing special has changed.”
“Did you think that “Power is surging through……!”……or something similar would happen?”
Looking at Kami-sama, who was laughing after making a performance of power surging
through, I felt “How realistic” and perhaps a bit of disappointment while I honestly nodded my
head.
After the <Level Up> ended, there was no significant changes in my body.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
My body becoming light or the world through my eyes has changed. There was completely
none of that feeling. Compared to the me a few minutes ago, there was no sense of leveling up
to Lv. 2 gushing out.
It wasn’t to the extent that I was disappointed……but there was still a frustrated feeling due to
failing to meet with my expectations.
“Because it does not directly change the structure of a body, if you were looking forward to
some drastic changes, then I am sorry”
“Ah, no, that type……”
“Fufu, however? <Status> rising up is genuine. Your <Weapon> has already increased to a
higher rank. It should be easier if I say you are getting closer to the Gods, right? It is just that
Bell-kun still hasn’t recognized it yet, but once you turn on your switch, you should be able to
make movements that are incomparable to before.”
With a strange smile, Kami-sama said this. And like usual, she translated and recorded the
<Status> into a common language (Koine).
After <Level Up>, the basic abilities and proficiencies are reset to its initial values. It will begin
once again from I0. However, the accumulated values in the abilities will not disappear. It
seems that it will be act as potential values (Extra Point) and will be reflected in the <Status>.
Gods seem to call this as <Hidden Parameters>.
Because I already knew about the fact that my <Status> would turn to its initial values after
leveling up, there was no meaning on translating it to a common language (Koine) and letting
me see……Did Kami-sama want to let me personally confirm it?
I slightly tilted my head and stood up from the bed. Following, I placed my hand into the spare
shirt as my original shirt had become tattered in the fight against the Minotaur.
When my head came out of the shirt, I exchanged glance with Kami-sama, who has finished
writing down the <Status>.
“Although I wondered whether or not I should give you a surprise, I should still say it first.”
“?”
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
A happy Kami-sama smiled and spoke as she passed the report over.
Then after I received the paper, Kami-sama continued to speak “It’s good news, Bell-kun”. Is
there something that happened? ——Without letting me inquire, Kami-sama announced the
answer.
“A Skill!”
“Huh?”
“Your second—— No! ……Uuu, you see, it is that one. Your long-awaited skill has appeared!”
Between Kami-sama and I, a few seconds of silence appeared.
I slowly listened to Kami-sama’s words. Then at the instant I understood the meaning of those
words, I fiercely turned my gaze down to the report. With literally bloodshot eyes, I scanned
the notes of Kami-sama.
Then,
Bell Cranel
Lv. 2
Strength: I0 Endurance: I0 Dexterity: I0 Agility: I0 Magic: I0 Luck
: I
<Magic>
[Fire Bolt]
Speed-cast Magic.
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Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
<Skill>
[Hero’s Wish (Argonaut)]
The right to charge for an active action.
I widened my eyes.
The <Skill> window was filled up.
I panicked and looked in front. Kami-sama’s petite face had an elderly smile, there must be a
suspicious gaze being thrown from over here. It seems to illustrate the fact that there was no
mistake.
I could not help but smile. My face was quickly filled with expressions of joy and I entered my
most excited state of today.
There was no need to mention about the muscles on my cheek. Even I, who was looking at the
report, knew that my eyes were currently sparkling and glowing. Then, I suddenly noticed one
thing.
……[Hero’s Wish]?
Temporarily putting aside the fact that I learned a skill, I escaped from my state of being
overjoyed and noticed the name of the skill.
Looking at such an exaggerated name, from the corner of my excited mind, it cooled down at
an alarming rate.
(……Wait a minute)
My smile rapidly faded away.
There was no need to mention <Experience Points>. Based on the people who received a
<Grace>, their nature and aspirations would impact the <Status> and would be demonstrated
through <Skills> and <Magic>.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
The name must be the same. Probably, it reflected the psychological behavior of me.
In other words, the instant that the name [Hero’s Wish] was carved onto my back
(Status)……the fact that I still had a delusion of <Wanting to be a Hero!> at this age was
completely revealed……
After my ears instantly turned red, I lifted my face from the report with rigid movements.
In front of me was the figure of Kami-sama giving me a very warm gaze——
“——U…UWAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!?”
Facing Kami-sama, who has a disorganized smile, overlooking at this side, I suddenly cried out.
Throwing the report into the air, I turned around and used both hands to cover my ears as I fell
down to a crouching position with my back to Kami-sama.
UWAHH, UWAHHHHHHH ——!
It was revealed! The fact that I still aspire to be a hero in the legends even when I am this old
was known by Kami-sama!?
It hurts! It was almost the same degree of discomposure that I have when I am in front of Aizusan.
I could not help but have my shame overflowing through my entire body. The
unimaginable burning feeling caused me to be burned severely.
I’m dying, I’m really dying!?
“Bell-kun.”
My body could not help but shudder.
Just when I felt a gentle voice scratching my ear, a small and soft hand was already placed onto
my shoulders.
Towards the breath right behind me, I held back my tears and timidly turned around.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
Kami-sama’s smile was overflowing with love.
“——So cute.”
“UWAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!”
Kami-sama, you idiot ————————!?
“Uuuu……”
“Hey, how long do you plan to crouch down like that?’
I held my knees and groaned in the corner.
I, who had fallen straight from heaven to hell, had deep wounds. This may be an injury that will
never heal in a lifetime. It may remain like this inside my heart.
With my back to her, I listened to Kami-sama’s words as I continued to leak hot tears.
“Shouldn’t it be about time to cheer up? Isn’t that quite good, you only wanted to be a hero. It
is quite uncommon to see such a pure “Child” like you.”
“There is no persuasive power when you’re saying these words with a grin, Kami-sama!?”
Especially the part when you say “Child”, I could feel a strong malicious intent!
My loudly shouted cry echoed in the underground room. My mental balance was already in
danger!
With a wry smile, Kami-sama touched my back and said “If it’s about hurting you, then I
apologize”. Once I imagined Kami-sama, with an appearance of a young girl comforting me, it
made me feel like a completely useless guy and I became even more depressed.
“Is it already alright?”
“Yes, kind of……”
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
Shortly after, I finally stood up again. No, truthfully, I had not cheered up yet and there was not
even the slightest improvement at all.
Holding back my brain that seems to fall apart the instant I relax it, I picked up the paper that I
threw onto the floor and re-read the <Status>.
<Hero’s Wish (Argonaut)>……Forgot it, let’s leave the name for now. Although I tried to
interpret the contents of the important skill……But it was to no avail. There was too little
detailed information.
It was the same with <Fire Bolt> at that time. It feels that the Magic and Skill I learned do not
seem to explain it well. If that’s the case, then I simply do not know what the effects are……
“Kami-sama, do you know what kind of skill this is?”
“Ah, it is hard to easily make a conclusion. It seems that it is the type that is always
activated……An active action, in other words, when Bell-kun is conscious of his own actions,
maybe it will show a certain effect?”
“A conscious action……?”
“Simply put, it is a spontaneous action such as attacking.”
“Under these circumstances, would it also have an effect on counter-attacking?” ——Kamisama
added another sentence.
Ah? It seems like I understand, yet it also seems like I do not understand.
Impossible. With my head, it is impossible to see through the nature of this skill.
“Mmm, then you can only try hard in a real battle to find out. Although this is a quite
irresponsible for me to say it.”
“It doesn’t matter, please don’t worry about it. After all, this is my <Skill>……”
In the end, about the Skill, we could only temporary wait and observe for a conclusion.
While I was still holding futile thoughts, I once again looked at the paper.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
Although I was clueless about the skill itself, but about this <Hero’s Wish>……<Argonaut>,
this word I was quite familiar with.
No, it should be more appropriate to say that it remains in my memories.
<Argonaut>.
That is a myth where a boy with no special skills headed to rescue a princess kidnapped by a
Bull Monster.
The protagonist was often deceived, he did not even know that he was deceived. The story
advanced in a slightly ridiculous manner, then, the protagonist finally reached where the
monster was located. In the end, it seems like he was saved by the princess-sama who was
waiting to be rescued?
Even compared to the other hero stories, it was also a hero story that was quite modest.
Probably, it was originally a comedy-like story, but to me, who was reading the picture book
when I was young, my lips had bent into a “へ” shape. It was simply uncool……<By dreaming of
being a hero, it is considered to be a hero?> ——I used to say this.
My grandfather who claims that he likes this story says “This guy becomes more amazing later
on” and laughs. Compared to that, I would pout and say “This story is already finished”. ——
This memory, even now, I still remember.
Recalling my childhood memories at the most unexpected places made me a bit surprised.
“Sorry, Bell-kun. It is almost time for me to leave.”
“Eh? Kami-sama you have work today?”
I had just floated up from my sea of memories, what greeted me was Kami-sama’s sudden
message of leaving.
I had believed that today was a rest day for work, so I casually asked back.
“Today is the date organized for the once in three months <God’s Meeting>.”
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Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
“<God’s Meeting>……C…Could it be?”
“Ah ah, yes. It is a gathering of the Gods that are bored……in order to decide the title of the
<Level Up> users.
The title ——After I heard these words, I strained my shoulders.
The title of Aizu-san was <Sword Princess>. This alias was also decided by the God-sama.
In essence, these titles are born through the conversation of Gods during the God’s Meeting.
Kami-sama will also go to this type of meeting, this means that……
“Because Bell-kun had become a Lv. 2, I am also permitted to sit in the final seat. I’m afraid
that today, your title will be decided.”
As expected!
Kami-sama’s words confirmed my expectations. Feelings of excitement had already surged
through my body who knows how many times.
“WA,WAA,WAAA! In other words, I can also get a title like Aizu-san!?”
“……It seems that you are quite elated.”
“That is, of course!”
Thinking of title, it could be said to be the other name of an Adventurer!
Only people who <Level Up> are awarded with it, in other words, my strength was recognized
by the Gods! It is undoubtedly an honorable thing!
And, more importantly……!
“No matter which one, the titles that the Gods decided are all so refined, and so cool, isn’t it!
<Pitched-black Fallen Angel> or something, just by hearing it, it feels so powerful!”
“…………Ahhh, so that’s what it is.”
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
I said this out in glee ——Kami-sama’s originally surprised expression suddenly changed into
the one with a powerless smile.
Specifically, it was a very pitiful smile. Kami-sama seems so distant.
Huh, strange?
Why am I also being overlooked by Kami-sama with an even warmer gaze than earlier……?
“Perhaps. It is still too early for the Lower World people……”
“Eh……W…What is that about……”
“No, nothing at all. One day, Bell-kun will also understand.”
Leaving behind profound words, Kami-sama silently began her preparations.
<God’s Meeting>, could it be that……it was different than what I imagined?
The God’s divine will are directly confronting each other, a meeting conducted in a heavy
atmosphere ——That is what I have heard……?
“Then, I’m off.”
“O…Okay!”
Kami-sama, who finished her preparations, turned around in front of the door.
That figure seems like a warrior that was resolved for death, I could not help but increase my
tone.
In the end, Kami-sama stared at me and with an decided expression, she said,
“Bell-kun, even if I have to drink muddy water, I will win a decent title for you……!”
For you……………! Kami-sama left these promised words.
Bang, the door of the headquarters was closed.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
To Kami-sama, who was extremely motivated and was even showing a figure with the resolve
of dying, I could only watch in sweat as she left.
× × ×
God’s Meeting, originally it was only a planned gathering of some of the Gods because they
were too bored.
When Gods had built up their territory and their factions’ strength up to a certain extent, they
will forget that they have lived for the hard work and enter a depressed state. When they have
leisure time, they suddenly thought of assembling their companions from the same home and
discuss about trivial matters to pass the time.
Although generally speaking, it was just a simply a joyful conversation, but more importantly,
it created an occasion to gather the Gods with unrestrained personalities together at a set date
and set location.
Soon, with the increase in Gods participating, the size of the meeting had gradually expanded
and following the advancing generations, the purpose of it had also changed. The normal,
common conversation had turned into sharing of information and the contents, in which they
exchanged opinions, was not only just related to <Familia>, it also involved joint planning with
the Guild and the Gods, covering the entire city with <Activities>.
Although it is only in name, but the outside world had speculated that the advisory body, God’s
Meeting, still had some power and its influence would affect the Adventurers.
The naming of a title was also one part of it. It seems like it is already something common.
“There seems to be many children that <Level Up> this time.”
“Ahhh, I heard that there was a large harvest. It really makes one look forward to it.”
The venue of the God’s Meeting was located at the skyscraper in the center of the city. In the
30th floor.
The alterations carried out were almost completely accounted by this floor’s wide space. The
walls that were originally there were completely destroyed, thick and long pillars lined up
neatly side by side and supported the ceiling. Inside the vast space, there was only a large,
round table located in the center by itself. Other furniture were completely absent. The outside
walls were surrounded by a huge glass wall and it completely covered the 30thfloor’s space.
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Because the ceiling was abnormally high up, it seems like a floating temple floating in the sky.
“The Gods that show up here also increased by a lot”
“Hehe, the amount of guys disappearing are also a lot”
Even if it was a rough count, the amount of Gods that sat down around the round table at
regular intervals was more than 30. In other words, members worthy of the name High-Class
Adventurer——Lv.2 or higher Adventurers, there were only this many <Familia> whose
strength was recognized in Orario.
The faces of the attendees were also different. There were male Gods, whose lips are in a 一
shape and could not conceal their nervous appearance. There is also a mysterious existence
that was wearing a huge elephant mask. Moreover, a silver-haired Goddess was currently
resting her eyes with a smile, waiting for the meeting to begin.
It was different than the <God’s Banquet> that specify a formal dress code. The Gods attending
the <God’s Meeting> were wearing various clothing. Among them, Hestia was currently sitting
at the seat that was prepared for her and was casually looking at the surrounding Gods.
“It seems unexpectedly calm?”
“Originally, there should be no reason to be nervous, right?”
At the same time Hestia responded, she looked at the red-haired, red-eyed Goddess,
Hephaestus sitting next to her.
Letting her red hair, that was shining brightly with a sheen, flow down her back, she was
wearing a louse shirt and black long pants. A figure with seemingly male clothes plus her
original beauty, her whole body exuded a charm that captured the eyes of others regardless of
sex.
The Goddess, who was wearing an eyepatch, slowly shrugged.
“I thought that you would be more nervous. Just like the usual waning appearance.”
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“……If I could change the current situation, no matter how many times I will still show it to
you. However, revealing that kind of appearance would only make the surrounding Gods enjoy
it even more, right?”
“Speaking of which, that is true……”
While Hestia felt Hephaestus’s wry smile with her shoulders, several gazes mercilessly stabbed
towards her cheek. The Gods, who were the origin of those gazes, made it clear to her that they
viewed her as a moth that flew into a flame and revealed an annoying smile. They did not plan
on hiding their intentions.
Even if it was not Hestia, one would be able to easily see through their thoughts. Towards what
can be described as a miraculous rise of a weak <Familia>, they plan on using their own
methods to welcome it.
“I’ll say this beforehand, don’t expect me to speak. In front of the majority rules system, my
opinion is only one vote.”
“I understand.”
Just when Hestia’s voice had some anxiety, a prolonged voice sounded out: “Well, let’s begin —
—”.
The noise surrounding the round table suddenly calmed down. The person, who spoke out,
shook her red hair and stood up.
“The N Thousandth God’s Meeting officially begins, this time, the MC 1 will be done by me,
Loki! I look forward to working with you!”
“YEAH ——!”——Along with the cries of cheers, thunderous applause also came. The scene can
be described as a grand occasion that has never been seen before.
Loki, who had her red hair tied back, turned her narrow eyes into a smiling shape while raising
her hand.
Hestia stared at her, who was far away from her position, and angrily muttered.
“Why is Loki the MC?”
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“It seems like she volunteered herself? I heard that it was because of the <Expedition>, almost
all her <Familia> members left, probably she was bored.”
“Hmph, what a useless person.”
Hestia could not help but curse her due to the hostile relationship with her.
It was unknown whether she was aware of her resentment, but Loki only used her narrow eyes
to glance in Hestia’s direction, as if she was saying “I’ll ignore it right now” and continued to do
her duties.
Looking at her, who was different and did not immediately enter in a conflict with her, Hestia
revealed a slightly surprised expression.
“Okay, let’s begin neatly. First, let’s exchange intelligence, is there any interesting stories to
report ——?”
“HEREHERE! Soma-kun seems to have received the guild’s warning and has his only one
interest taken away!”
“WHAT DID YOU SAY ————————————————!”
“Hey, what was Soma’s interest?” “I don’t know.”
“Ah ——, could it be something that Eina did……”
“A story about a lone God (Soma) actually appeared!”
“Then what, what happened next!?”
“It seems like he was holding his knees in the corner of the room, motionless!”
“I WANT TO SEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!”
“I’ll go comfort Soma-kun a bit!”
“Hey.” “Let’s go full of vigor to pour salt on his wounds.”
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“Sorry. I apologize for interrupting your topic, but there is a crucial matter ——The Kingdom
seems to be making preparations on attacking Orario.”
“That was really sudden.”
“Speaking of which, it is the God of War (Ares)2.
“It should be about time that we do something to that idiotic God, right? To be honest, it is
actually quite annoying.”
“Why can that Goddess build that kind of faith inside that country?”
“It must be that personality that makes one impossible to hate her. The children seem to like
that kind.”
“Because her appearance stands above others. It is able to match the <Goddess of Beauty>. Ah,
but I am single-minded for Freya-sama ——!”
“Even though her head is full of muscles.”
From nonsense content to a serious conversation, the topics interweave around the round table
slowly and unhurriedly changed constantly.
Maintaining a relaxed atmosphere, the Gods would casually let out various topics or go along
with other people’s opinion.
Facing the scene without any order, although she had anticipated it a long time ago, but Hestia,
who was participating in the God’s Meeting for the first time, still revealed a fed up expression.
Although it was not impossible for her to recall back, but even recalling back her expression
was difficult. ——“Okay, quiet down!” —— The MC called out and the surrounding sounds
disappeared as if it was all a lie.
“Okay. In conclusion, we should be more concerned about the Kingdom over there. We will
also report it to the guild. Anyways, since it is that grandpa Uranus 3 , he probably also
collected some unique intelligence. The <Familia> that attended may be summoned at that
time, so at that time, we will still be looking forward to working with you?”
“Understood.”
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Loki presented the intelligence from the meeting in a concise summary, only focusing on the
key points. God’s Meeting isn’t only a gathering of Gods of Orario’s main <Familia>, it also
served as a task to convey highly concerned intelligence.
After this, Loki also continued to calmly push forward the meeting. After confirming the
majority of the topics were reported……She clapped her hands and lifted the corner of her
mouth.
“Then, let’s begin the next part. Beginning the naming process.”
Tension filled the air.
With Loki’s speech as the lead, the numerous Gods, who had closed their mouth so far, had
their expressions changed. Hestia was also one of the people who held back and did not say
anything.
The other Gods were filled with wicked smiles.
The Gods that were part of the regular group for God’s Meeting, “It’s time to watch a good
show” let out evil smiles.
This was the beginning of a tragedy.
“The information has been passed over already, right ——? Then let’s begin, the leadoff is
from……Set’s Familia4, the Adventurer Seti-chin!”
“P…Please, Please be sure to show some mercy……!?”
“ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “REJECTED!” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ”
“NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!”
The emotional difference of Gods and the Lower World people could be easily seen as the Gods
enjoy the Lower World’s culture, the two groups are actually extremely similar. Because they
were often referred to as a transcended existence, so they had feelings that surpass human
wisdom ——So discord would not happen. They were not that much different than the children.
But,
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Only limited to the naming sense, it was not the case.
Whether it was because the Gods were too weird, or the children were too ignorant.
Was it because the Gods were innovative or was it because the children could not catch up to
the times.
Although the authenticity is inconclusive, but let’s not mention it temporarily. Behind the
shining eyes of the children, the <Hateful Name> that made Gods struggle with do exist.
“——It’s decided. The Adventurer Seti Seruti’s title is <Dawn of the Holy Dragon Knight
(Burning Fighting Fighter)5>”
“IT HURTTTSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!?”
Then, mass producing these <Hateful Names> is the current God’s Meeting.
In order to seek the urge to laugh, the Gods, who have an evil personality, continuously issued
out these aliases that make the children feel in awe.
The children that was awarded the title and was proud of it, and the crazy Gods, once they
mention those names, they would still be able to roll on the floor laughing. Among 8 or 9 out of
10, it will be handed down to the future generations as one of the myths.
“They’re all crazy……”
“I understand your feelings……”
Hestia, who was muttering, Hephaestus continued to speak: “At first, I was also like that”. Her
red-colored left eyes also looked to the distance.
God’s Meeting, correctly speaking, it is the process of naming an alias. Towards the new God
entrants, it was basically very cruel.
The Gods that led a higher up <Familia> seemed to regard the God’s Meeting’s Senpai identity
as one of the best things and they took the opportunity to bully the newcomers. The Gods that
screamed and successively collapsed, and the Gods that giggled and issued out a laugh.
Looking at the two extreme camps, Hestia could only turn her face away.
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“Oh, next one. Takemakikazuchi’s Familia……Ohhhh, this child is quite cute. Uhhh ——, if she
was born in the far east, then her name should be at the back……It is Mikoto Yamato-chan.”
The information not only had the name and the person’s information, the time when they were
recorded as an Adventurer and a realistic painting portrait was also attached to it. The
surrounding Gods also opened up the parchment and let out an “Oh?” sigh.
“This person’s……Level is really high.”
“As expected, black hair is a good thing ——“
“Yes, this children is indeed a bit……”
“Speaking of which, if we were to do such a terrible thing to such a pure girl……It really makes
one boil up, ah no, my conscience will feel painful.
“R…Really!?”
In the God’s Meeting, there were also several ways to avoid being given an malicious alias.
Although at the beginning of the meeting, offering a tribute to the people who have the power
is one way, but because this normally would require a huge amount of money, so for a
developing <Familia> with financial difficulties, it could be said to be very difficult.
Overall, many of the situation is just like what is happening in the current God’s Meeting. The
situation of the member being liked by numerous Gods. In comparison, the chances of females
being noticed were relatively higher.
From the gap of the clouds that leaked out a glimmer of light, it made the Male God with his
hair forming horns, Takemikazuchi hurriedly stood up from his seat.
“However, Takemikazuchi, you are no good.”
“This natural pretty face……”
“Whether it is the Goddess or children, all of them are captivated by you……”
“You damn Lolicon!”
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“What are you saying, you guys!”
“Inochi-chan must also……”
“Ahhh, since I cannot convey these thoughts with words, why don’t I personally……Fuhehe.”
“You guys……!?”
There is no existence that is as fickle as the Gods in the world.
Takemikazuchi, who felt empty joy, was angry to the extent where he was gritting his teeth.
“Okay! The one who will guide Inochi-chan’s future is me! <Future Galaxy (Fortune Galaxy)>!”
“Inochi-chan, you are a good girl, but unfortunately, you are together with that God.
<Scattered Saint (Last Heroine)>!”
“Hey! Stop! Stop quickly! Inochi she, Inochi is someone that I nurtured through many
hardships!?”
“<Angel>”
“ “ “ “ “THAT’S IT!” ” ” ” ”
“Please spare me.”
Since the beginning, the God’s Meeting has entered the noisiest situation.
Although Hestia and Hephaestus also made a few comments, but it was completely looked
down upon.
“If that’s the case, Inochi-chan’s title is decided to be……<Absolute ※Shadow>.”
“Agreed.”
“UWAHHHH…UWAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!?”
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Hestia gave a sympathetic look towards her God’s friend, who was crying with his head inside
his two hands and whispered inside the depths of her heart: “Today, I will treat you for a
drink”.
After even a male God that was called as a God of War was shedding tears of blood, the victims
were still coming.
The scene of Avīci 6 continued for a while, and after the middle and small-scaled <Familia>
were basically over, it was finally the turn of the higher up <Familia> in the city.
After <Hephaestus’s Familia>, <Ganesha’s Familia>, <Ishtar’s Familia7>, these outstanding
<Familia> members were listed out.
“……Freya, this time, none of your children seem to have <Level Up>, could it be that you have
too much time? That Freya-sama, who everybody knows, would actually specifically show up in
such a small place?”
“Ehehe. It is the same when we were at Heaven, boredom is a poison that can kill us. I could
not hold back to come over here, Ishtar.”
As long as the Gods attended once, then they will maintain the right to attend in the future.
Although if there are no members in their <Familia> that <Level Up>, there was no reason to
specifically attend. However, Gods that want to kill time will still actively get involved. The best
examples are the Gods that are scrambling and trying to decide the aliases.
Towards the <Goddess of Beauty> Ishtar, whose every word was filled with a mocking tone, the
same Goddess of Beauty, Freya responded calmly with a smile.
“Heh —, so that’s it. Speaking of being free, isn’t your Familia’s children also rather free. They
probably remained in the Middle Floors and fought against the Minotaurs day and night? Is
this what they called the children is the same as their God?”
“Fufu, maybe that is the case.”
“Ahah, speaking of which, I heard that a Minotaur was brought into the Upper Floors……Could
it be something that your Familia’s children did, Freya? If that’s the case, who knows what the
guild would say?”
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“Please listen to what this side has to say first, Ishtar. When my Familia’s dependent (child)
was playing with a Minotaur, it seems like he was suddenly attacked by a group of masked
Amazons. The Minotaur took advantage of the chaos and ran away……Really, don’t you think
that it was rude? I really want to see what their Main God’s (Parent) appearance looks like……”
“……!”
Ishtar, with the provocative clothes that wrapped around the brown skin, had her expression
violently twisted. On the other hand, Freya chuckled and gave a slight smile as if she was saying
that the topic was already over and closed her eyes.
Right now, the truth about the matter that had caused distress to Adventurers on the streets
had already vanished into the darkness. At least, this is what the Gods that are at the scene
believe.
Towards the debate of the Goddess of Beauty that were extremely beautiful, the surrounding
Gods could only smile while watching it.
(Speaking of Amazon, could it be that Ishtar went to provoke Freya again?)
(Who knows. Nnn, anyways, it isn’t strange. Ishtar viewing Freya as hostile isn’t just a thing
that happened one or two days ago.)
(Looks like Freya easily dealt with it……It is normal for them to attempt to determine who is
more beautiful, but from the two of them, it feels rather dangerous.)
(Then you go talk with Ishtar.)
Hestia, who was whispering softly with Hephaestus, directed her gaze towards Freya.
Although just by involving Bell with the matter of a Minotaur, to Hestia, it was something she
could not ignore……However, right now, since Hestia could not accept Freya or Ishtar’s side
speech and she could not continue to inquire about it.
Although the Goddess that she was concerned about revealed a smile, but she decided to not
speculate.
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“Okay okay, let’s end this farce. Let’s get back on topic. The next Adventurer is ……Nfufu, it is
my own Familia’s Aizu!”
“<The Sword Princess> came —!”
“The princess is still as beautiful as ever.”
“However, she is already Lv.6 ……”
Although the naming process has been derailed in the middle, but Aizu Wallenstein’s name’s
appearance had brought it back to the topic.
The Gods noisily flipped over the data, the portrait depicted on the parchment greeted their
eyes. In the picture, a girl with an expression like an exquisite doll was facing forward.
The Lower World people alias still had room for change at a <Level Up>. Even though they
may take another strange name, but if they prepared several countermeasures before the next
God’s Meeting, it is possible to wash away the bad name.
“If it’s Aizu-chan, there is no need to specifically change it, right?”
“That’s true.”
“If we want to change it, what about <Sword Saint>?”
“Eh~~?”
“That does not seem to match with Aizu-tan’s image.”
“Mmmm, the final candidates have been determined, <God’s Bride>.”
“ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ THAT’S RIGHT!” ” ” ” ” ” ” ”
“I’LL KILL YOU.”
“ “ “ “ “ “ “ I’M EXTREMELY SORRY!!” ” ” ” ” ” ”
Another method of avoiding the disgraceful alias was to expand your <Familia>’s force.
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Simply put, if the other people think that “It is bad if we have something to do with this
Familia”, then it is fine. After knowing that there will be retaliation waiting for him, a God that
would dare do it does not exist.
Loki is able to shoot out murderous gazes and caused all the Gods that had become carried
away to drop their heads onto the round table and bow.
“Really, if you are planning to find trouble, you should still look at the target. Mmm, forget it,
let’s continue……Ah, the next one is the last.”
Hestia took a large breath and held it in.
The remaining data was only one. Right before the God’s Meeting, this Adventurer had finally
succeeded in passing through the last barrier, the relevant information would only record the
minimal data.
Up to a while earlier, he was still unknown, an Adventurer affiliated to <Hestia’s Familia>.
Bell.
“He really became a Lv. 2, your Familia’s child……”
Looking at the seal that was placed onto the parchment as a evidence that confirmed a <Level
Up>, Hephaestus narrowed her eyes.
Not because her friend whispered to her, she pricked her ears. Hestia glanced around the
surrounding.
There were many smiles in the surrounding. The kind of evil and bad smiles as if they were
waiting for the dessert at the end of a luxurious feast.
This is the first and also the last critical moment ——Hestia said to herself.
Although Hestia had boasted in front of Bell, but she did not prepare any great
countermeasures. Having said that, she was still encouraging herself with “Here let us rely on
the power of our love and courage……!” ——After this.
Loki quietly stood up from her seat.
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“……Loki?”
“Before we decide on the alias, there is something I wanted to ask you, shorty.”
Completely ignoring the surrounding reactions, she exuded a thorny atmosphere while she
slightly opened her eyes.
“Only using one and a half month time and letting our <Grace> to evolve, how did this
happen?”
BANG
Her palm slammed upon the information of Bell that was placed on top of the table, Loki used
her sharp eyes to glare at Hestia, who widened her eyes.
“Even if it is my Familia’s Aizu, to reach her first <Level Up>, she also spent a year, she spent a
whole year, you know? But, this boy only took one month? Are you treating me as a fool?”
8 years ago.
At that time, a girl that was only eight years achieved Lv.2 with an abnormal speed, this was
still fresh inside one’s memory. And this was a human, whose race was far inferior to the other
races in terms of physical ability or wisdom.
The achievement of reaching Lv.2 as fast as the fastest record had once caused a large
commotion to Orario, the world.
“Our <Grace> is not such a thing. If it only needs one month for our children’s stats to grow up,
then there is no need for us to care about it. It is precisely because it is impossible, so that is
why we would work so hard.”
<God’s Grace> is definitely not a impromptu power, Loki said.
<Status> is only just a catalyst. It allows the person’s possibilities that have not appeared yet in
their life to be excavated out now, and turning it into an ability that the people could clearly
grasp.
Ability, Skill, Magic. These abilities are all buried insider that person’s body as a sharp blade
known as <Quality>. And this is built up from the various accumulated history ——
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<Experience Points>’s effects. It will escape from its original form and evolve or perhaps
decadent and degenerate. The seeds that were buried in the soil will bloom into different
flowers based on the different environment.
Thus, <Status> is only a catalyst.
<God’s Grace> is not an almighty power that is applied externally, if it was to be said out
without any misunderstanding, it is ultimately a key to realize themselves.
“Hey, shorty, quickly explain it to me.”
“……”
Looking at Loki, who was letting out aggressive verbal threats, inside Hestia’s heart, it began to
rain sweats.
This is bad, this is very bad.
The instant the existence of Bell’s skill <Single-Minded Pursuit> was revealed in public, that
instant will turn it into a festival ——Speaking of which, it was because she was afraid of this
kind of thing, so that is why she kept it a secret from Bell, who had the <Single-Minded
Pursuit> engraved onto his back ——. In addition to the truth about establishing the fastest
record, right now, all the Gods would instantly rush over to Bell’s side.
Should she carry out an obligation of remaining secrecy? But if she tells them this, it is the
same as saying that there is something hidden on Bell’s body. If she wanted Loki to accept it,
thinking up a cleaver excuse was the best strategy, but it is impossible to immediately think of
one.
Being thrown into the ant’s hell 8 and desperately attempt to escape it, this image floated up
into Hestia’s mind.
“You can’t say it right? Could it be that you used your God’s Power?”
“I…I won’t do such a thing!”
“If that’s the case, then say it. If you do not do anything wrong, then saying it won’t be a
problem.”
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“Uuuuu……”
Although Hestia hurriedly refuted that she used the forbidden “God’s Power”……Towards the
accusation of performing a <Transformation> on Bell, but she was being led step by step by a
clever speech and was almost urged to say the answer.
Even Hephaestus, who was beside her, seemed to find it difficult to interject and revealed a
bitter expression.
Right now, all the gazes surrounding the round table gathered onto Hestia. It seems very
interesting ——as if they were saying this, all the Gods had the attitude of listening to every
single word without missing one. In the end, it made Hestia’s rain of sweat reach its peak
speed.
Is it over? ——Just when Hestia was prepared to give up, the next moment.
“Ara, isn’t it fine.”
A beautiful voice echoed.
“……Eh?”
“Ahh?”
The gazes that were thrown at Hestia began to move away and gathered at the owner of the
voice.
Sitting deep into the chair, Freya, motionlessly, continued to speak as if nothing had happened.
“Since Hestia already say that she did not do any improper actions, there is no need to force
her to speak, right? We do not interfere with the internal affairs of a <Familia> and inquiring
about a member’s Status is also forbidden.”
Freya brushed her silver hair and gently lifted it behind her ear.
As if she did not have excessive concern, she seemed to speak the objective facts out. Freya
interrupted Loki’s words.
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“…….It was only a month and a bit? Do you not understand what these numbers mean, you
perverted Goddess.”
“Fufu, why do you insist to this extent, Loki? From what I see, it is your attitude that seems
more incredible……Could it be, you are jealous? Because the child that you like had her record
surpassed by Hestia’s child?”
“How is it possible?”
Towards Loki, who spat out these words, Freya, with an unchanging smile, said “Really?”
Loki, who was scowling, was about to speak, but she stopped a moment before it occurred. It
seems like the argument between her and Hestia had reoccurred, the scene of her own speech
easily guided to a dead end. This was what Loki had read from Freya’s smile.
Tch, Loki used a suspicious expression to gaze at the female Goddess that was her former
acquaintance.
“Indeed the numbers itself will make one doubt their ears……However, didn’t this child
miraculously overturn the difference in Lv., and defeat that Minotaur?”
“……”
“If we use a little far-fetched reasoning, it should be fine. Under the situation where the enemy
was a Minotaur that was filled with predestined relationship, the amount of <Experience
Points> that child will obtain should have a special meaning……Thus, it should be possible for
a <Level Up>……This is what I think?”
The entire God’s Meeting was surprised by every word that Freya said.
Inside the information of <Bell Cranel> that the Gods hold, what was worth noting in the past
was that he had met with a Minotaur twice, and was even defeated in one of the times. The
surrounding Gods continued to agree with the reasoning of Freya and even Loki bent her lips
into a “へ” shape.
It has already been a few thousand years since the Gods had bestowed <Grace> to the Lower
World people.
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They cannot deny ——or perhaps they themselves do not know the possibilities that were
currently sleeping somewhere. Even if this time a growth phenomenon that was beyond the
usual course occurs, isn’t it nothing to worry about? ——Freya expressed this point in a
roundabout manner.
Following this, the meeting suddenly entered a temporarily blank state.
Even though they were full of interest, at the very least, there was no need to forcibly reveal the
state of Bell Cranel —— voices of following the rules between factions emerged. Shortly after,
aside from a group of Gods, this had become the majority opinion.
Freya quietly smiled and with a elegant expression, she threw a gaze towards Hestia.
Towards the quietly sent silver gaze, Hestia, who was still stunned and could not keep up with
the current situation, could only blink nonstop.
Soon, Freya stood up from her prepared seat.
“Huh, Freya-sama, are you leaving?”
“Ehehe. I suddenly have something urgent, please allow me to leave first.”
“Since it is a rare opportunity, why not discuss about the Loli Goddess’s dependent’s alias? It is
already the last of the last.”
“Fufu, although I am sorry, but there really is no way.”
“However, also……”
Freya maintained her standing posture and picked up the data. She looked at Bell’s portrait
and then said,
“If you want to make a name, then give him a cute name, okay?”
“ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ OK ——!!” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ”
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Looking at the Goddess of Beauty’s best smile that was exposed today, the male Gods all let out
a fresh smile and had a unified opinion. The female Goddess only sent them eyes that seemed
to be looking at trash.
Freya finally revealed a smile again, and turned her back towards the round table.
“Okay, then become slightly serious when deciding the alias.”
“Of course.”
“However, this person……There is no special features.”
“Why not say that the person who can see through him is very amazing.” “Rumors or
evaluations are basically not written above.”
The Gods suddenly became serious and actively discussed about Bell’s alias.
Facing the completely different atmosphere of the God’s Meeting, Hestia suddenly fell silent.
Then, she turned her head to look at Hephaestus, who was beside her. Using her gaze to ask
her: What on earth is this?.
After she revealed an impatient expression, it seems to be saying “Who knows?” and shrugged
her shoulders.
“Why not say that the intelligence is too little. There is basically not enough to make a
reference. There should be a limit on how lazy the guild can be.”
“When he <Level Up>, the God’s Meeting seemed to be just around the corner. After all, he was
sitting at the last train, there is no way helping it.”
“Appearance, features……White hair coupled with red eyes……Rabbit……Why not call him
Usagi Kichi?”
“No good, that is already used. It seems like a Blacksmith called Welf something already gave
this name to his own forged armor.”
“He actually went ahead of a God……!!”
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
“That person called Welf something……Who on earth is he?”
“Ah —, Ganesha-sama, do you have any opinions —?”
“……I am…Ganesha!”
“Yes yes, Ganesha Ganesha.”
“Once we plan to think of a serious alias, there is no inspiration emerging —“
With the male Gods as the center, the discussion of this was not it and that was not it
continued.
Anyways, it seems like she avoided the crisis. Hestia scratched her head and thought. Just at
this moment.
A black shadow fell on top of her.
“……Loki?”
“……”
Standing beside her was Loki. She left her own seat and stared directly at Hestia.
With a calm face, her whole body exuded an atmosphere of having a poor mood. Loki
muttered,
“……Be careful, shorty.”
“Eh?”
“I am telling you to keep your eyes sharp. Although I feel uncomfortable in giving advance to
shorty……but letting that idiot act as she pleases, it is more unbearable to the current me.”
She was played, Loki lifted her head and said with a disgusted expression.
Following her gaze, Hestia saw Freya’s silver hair that was swaying and was about to leave the
room.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
“W…Wait a minute. Telling me to be careful, what are you saying?”
She was unable to grasp the essentials of what the other was saying and reflexively asked. Loki
frowned.
After glaring at Hestia, as if she was saying “Do you still not understand?”, Loki moved her
nose close to her nose.
“Idiot, be careful. That goddess protected your Familia’s child, you know?”
“……?”
Her thoughts stopped for a moment, Hestia could only look at the line of sight projected in
front of her and trembled.
Loki raised her face and as if she was genuinely feeling admiration and hmph-ed.
“Ha, do you still not understand? What a lucky fellow……Forget it, since this has no
relationship with me.”
Stupid ——Muttering this, Loki returned to her seat.
Under Hephaestus’s gaze that saw the whole event from start to finish, Hestia watched Loki’s
figure and suddenly turn her gaze back towards the door that Freya used to leave.
She playback the words that Loki had said.
Then suddenly, she remembered the meaningful smile that the Goddess of Beauty had thrown
to her.
……Freya protected? ……That child?
Just when this possibility was about to bloom from inside Hestia’s heart.
As if it was to interrupt her thoughts, the surrounding round table roared out.
“ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ Then it’s decided to be this one —!!” ” ” ” ” ” ”
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
× × ×
It was not to the extent that it was strange.
However, inside the spacious interior of the guild’s headquarters, it was indeed shrouded in
some kind of tension.
(Isn’t every body’s murderous intent extremely heavy?)
(I feel that it isn’t like this……)
Facing Misha, who leaned her mouth over near her own pointed ears, Eina quietly responded.
Their location was not the usual hall that they work at, but the second service room lined with a
few number of office desks.
The spacious interior was completely different than usual. A heavy silent atmosphere was
floating around them.
“Tulle, are you listening?”
“Ah……S…Sorry, team leader.”
After being called out by the voice in front of her, Eina hurriedly recovered herself. Misha, who
was beside her, also straightened her posture.
In front of them, a male beastman was sitting on a chair. He used a calm gaze to scan the
document that Eina had edited he held in one hand.
“I’ll say it again, this thing……is basically telling the Lv.1 Adventurers to go die.”
“Yes……”
“Although it made you spend a great deal of effort, but based on the guild’s stance, we cannot
publicize this kind of thing……Adventurer Bell Cranel’s growth model should first be hidden.”
That is also true——She thought of this inside her heart, Eina seemed to be standing there as if
she was extremely sorry.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
——Exploring the dungeon by himself (Solo Play), and with <Killer Ants> as the focus, he
continuously hunted the Monsters, then finally, he fought a <Minotaur> by himself and
directly defeated it.
The secret of Bell reaching Lv. 2 was probably just like this.
If they use this kind of activity record without changing it and branded it as a method of <Level
Up> in a short period, if they publicize it to the Adventurers, at that time, there will probably a
large amount of disapproval attacks to the guild.
They will say: “Are you looking down on us?” or something similar.
“……Let’s first hide the past, I will convince the higher ups.”
“I am extremely sorry……”
The supervisor with a slim face glanced at the report that Eina made again, then he placed it
into his own desk. Probably this report will never appear in front of anyone again.
While he used his hand to scratch his head, which had furry beastman ears growing out, he
revealed a speechless expression.
“Tulle, there is another thing.”
“May I ask what it is?”
“Don’t do such a reckless action again.”
“……Okay, I will pay attention in the future.”
In the end, he hoped that Eina would be more careful about the matter in the morning——She
called out Bell’s personal information out loud. Eina bowed her head deeply. For him to show
some mercy, Eina felt gratitude towards her considerate superior and sighed at herself.
Shortly after, Eina and the other’s superior turned his head away “Next is Flott” and called
Misha.
“H…Here.”
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
“……The information provided to God’s Meeting was simply terrible, especially the last part of
Bell Cranel.”
“T…Team leader~, that was an <Level Up> application that was only accepted right before the
God’s Meeting, there is basically no time to deal with it~!? I had also worked hard in this kind
of battlefield, please don’t request that much~!”
“I understand what you are trying to say……but the entire thing is still too messy. If the Gods
come here to complain, then Flott, you will deal with them by yourself. Even if it’s me, I cannot
help you.”
“Uuuu~~Eina~~” Eina sighed again when Misha cried and held her shoulder. Their superior
turned their back towards them and after informing them “You guys can go” , they left the
place.
They did not immediately head back towards the main hall, but towards the pantry set up in
the corner of the room.
Using the Magic Stone device, which they were already familiar with its operation, two portions
of steaming red tea was quickly made.
“Haa, it really caused me a lot of trouble, Eina’s otouto-kun9……”
“What otouto……However, if it’s Misha, then you should already know that it was not all Bell’s
fault?”
“I can’t hear it, I can’t hear anything at all ——”
Looking at the petite back of her human friend, Eina could only make a stunned expression.
The peach-colored hair was shaking, her back was also currently shrinking back in order to sip
the tea.
After knowing each other from the same school district, this friend still has not changed. Eina
could not help but make a wry smile.
“Speaking of which, as expected, the team leader cannot calm down? It seems that he was
extremely anxious.”
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
“Ah, mmm, it was different than usual……”
Looking from the corner of the room, you could not feel any sense of calmness from the people
inside the room.
Many employees were walking back and forth at the same location, the people who were sitting
on the chair would also frequently confirm the time. The usual sound of the quill writing had
completely disappeared.
In fact, Eina and the others had already noticed the culprit that caused this atmosphere.
“It is already pass 3 pm……The God’s Meeting should already be over, right?”
“Probably, the report with the results should have already been sent over……”
After the God’s Meeting is over, the scene in front of their eyes right now was something
described as common.
At this point, what the employees were most concerned about was the aliases of the
Adventurers. The Gods would confer an alias, which is something that the Lower World people
would tremble with respect at. No matter who, they will still treat the results of the God’s
Meeting as their own matter.
Looks like the superiors are also this anxious ——This was what Eina and Misha thought as
they saw a similar scene at the hall.
“Eina is also very curious? What kind of alias will appear this time?”
“I……Yes, that’s right, if it’s this time, I am slightly more concerned about it.”
“As expected? Me too. Because the Adventurer I was in charge of <Level Up> so I am looking
forward to it!”
Just when the two of them began to chat, suddenly, without any warning, a banging sound
appeared.
The sudden sound of the door opening made everybody turn their head over to look.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
In front of the door, a employee who was holding a roll of files breathlessly was standing there.
“It came, the results of the God’s Meeting was sent over!”
“Waited for a long time!”
“Hey! Let me see quickly!”
Their actions could be described as god-speed.
Throwing away their work to the side, they scrambled to the entrance of the door. The group of
people quickly bundled up together and the numerous parchments that recorded the title was
passed through by the various hands.
Quickly, sounds of sighs echoed out.
“Look at this quickly, this alias.”
“Ooooo, amazing……”
“As expected from the Gods.”
“Ahhh, we are totally no match for them.”
“As expected, the Gods are different than us. It is actually <Brilliant Tail Beautiful
Hands 10>……My goose bumps are acting up.”
“It makes one’s hair stand up on its end.”
“The Gods could actually easily come up with this kind of title. They are truly an existence
worthy of our respect.”
With the male employees as the focus, the guild headquarters began to bustle up.
Is there some sort of common language that exists? They really can be described as having the
same likes and dislikes. Eina and the other’s superiors were also naturally mixed in the crowd
and were passionately discussing about it. She did not know when the continuous shriek came
from the female camp of another department appeared.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
Suddenly hearing the burst of sound, Misha, who was beside her, suddenly shook her shoulder.
“I was actually a bit slow……Hurry, Eina!”
“Ah, yes.”
Eina followed Misha and ran out. After squeezing through the human walls, in order to browse
the list of aliases, she worked together with Misha and it entered her eyes. At the same time,
Eina’s mind depicted Bell’s face.
(N~nn , I hope that it would not be a hardcore name……)
What should she do if he was given a name like <Bloody Adventurer (Bloody Guy)> ——Eina
imagined it —— The next time she meets with Bell, the boy will certainly be elated, and she
could only patiently sweat as she carefully decided the words.
Although this was not something that was unexpected, but Eina felt that style of alias was
somewhat unsuitable for Bell. At the same time she revealed a wry smile, she hoped to see a
slightly normal name ——Eina prayed inside her heart for this tiny wish.
“Eina, I got it —! I’ll give it to you, look quickly~!”
Eina received the list from Misha’s waving hand.
This was a parchment that listed out neatly the Adventurers and their aliases. Every piece, Eina
glanced down from top to the bottom and exchanged it with the next one as she finished
looking over it.
Then, at the very final page, Eina noticed the target’s name.
“——Ahaha.”
“Eh, is it Bell-kun’s?”
Eina could not help but leak out sounds of laughter.
She relaxed her cheeks and her tiny lips drew a gentle smile.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
As Misha looked over her shoulder to view it, Eina read out the alias.
“He is called <Little Rookie>.”
References and Translation Notes
1. Master of Ceremonies. The host of the event. ↩
2. Ares, Greek God of War. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ares ↩
3. Uranus, Greek God personifying the Sky http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranus_(mythology) ↩
4. Set, Ancient Egyptian God of Desert, Storm, Disorder, etc. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Set_(mythology)
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5. Burning Fighting Fighter is most likely a reference to OreShura. ↩
6. A Hell Realm in which the dead who have committed grave misdeeds may be reborn
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Av%C4%ABci ↩
7. Ishtar, Goddess of Fertility, Love, War and Sex http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishtar ↩
8. Ant’s Hell = hopeless situation. It is a trap a larval Antlion builds to capture prey.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antlion#Etymology Credits to the anonymous reader who mentioned this.
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9. Little Brother, referring to Bell. ↩
10. Although I left it as Beautiful Tail Brilliant Hand 美尾爛手 sounds similar to ビオランテ, which is
Biollante, from Godzilla vs. Biollante. Not a big fan so I never noticed it, credits to UNAP for noticing this.
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Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa
Machigatteiru Darou ka [VOLUME 4]
