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Chapter 8: Chapter 7: The Athena Familia

Once Ryner, Millhoire, and I left the guild we started heading west.

As we did so I examined Millhoire even more.

And no, it's not in the way some of you perverts might be thinking. I am still only eleven years old. Puberty won't start again for me for another three years or so, right now I am only interested in becoming an adventurer and getting stronger. Then I can worry about relationships with women.

Speaking of which, should I or should I not try and create a harem?

That is the question.

But back to the point.

What I mean when I say I am examining Millhoire is that I am examining her equipment.

She is wearing armor and has a broadsword strapped across her back. So despite her nice demeanor and relatively docile-looking appearance I can tell she is a serious adventurer. Especially since her weapons and armor are in pristine condition.

They are literally shining as the sunlight is reflecting off of them.

The three of us walked for an hour.

Until finally Millhoire came to a stop.

Right outside of a two story home that looks big enough to fit a couple of people.

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"Here we are." Millhoire said. "Home sweet home."

Then the second after she did so the door to the home opened and a woman stepped out.

She is beautiful, with long silver hair and grey eyes. Her attire consists of a white-toga dress, golden sandals, a few golden accessories and a dark-blue flaurel crown atop her head like the ones they used to wear back in ancient Greece in my last life.

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The moment I laid eyes on this woman I felt an indescribable aura coming off her.

Which means she is one of the gods.

I've seen them on the streets of Orario many times, but I've never been up this close with one.

"Millhoire I'm glad you've returned." The goddess spoke. She then looked at Ryner and I, putting a soft smile on her face as she did so. "And I see you've brought company along as well. Greetings to you both I am the goddess Athena."

Athena.

The Greek goddess of battle strategy, wisdom, courage, war, handcraft, heroism, industry, and the cities.

I was a bit mythology buff in my last life.

Anyway.

From what I recall Athena is one of the more "agreeable" gods from any of the mythologies. So if that holds true even in the Danmachi universe then I don't think I'll have an issue joining this familia.

The Athena Familia.

I like the sound of that.

"Greetings goddess Athena, my name is Morax Lapis." I told her.

"And I'm Ryner Lute." Ryner said. A blush on his face while he is looking at Athena.

I can't blame him, she is pretty.

"Morax and Ryner, such nice names." Athena told us. "Well then, welcome to our home. Please come in?" She said.

Athena then went back inside, Millhoire, Ryner, and I following right behind her.

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Once all of us were inside Athena closed the door.

She then moved to take a seat on one of the couches.

Just after she did so two people rushed into the room.

Both of them cat people.

One of them is a boy and the other is a girl.

The former looks to be about my age with short white hair and yellow eyes.

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While the latter looks to be about 13 or 14 and has the same hair and eye color as the boy. Only her hair goes all the way down past her butt and she has a single braid with a red ribbon tied around it. As well as a cowlick

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Since the boy and the girl look similar I know that means they are related, most likely siblings.

"Millhoire welcome back." The girl spoke. She then sent a glare towards Ryner and I. "Who are you two?"

"Ah, Leon please wait." Millhoire spoke up. "I brought them here." She said.

Millhoire then quickly explained how we met at the guild and the reason she brought us here.

"So Rose recommended them to join our familia huh?" The girl called Leon mused. "I don't know they don't look like much, and they're just kids."

"You are the same." Ryner said.

"I'm not. I'm fourteen." Leon retorted. "A young lady."

"Sure." I said. Giving her a smirk as I did so.

When I did Leon's face flushed red. "Why you?!"

"Hahaha!" The boy laughed. "Nice one. I can't believe there is anyone around who can get a rise out of sis like that." He told me.

"Thanks." I told him. "By the way the name is Morax Lapis." I said.

"And I'm Ryner Lute." Ryner Lute.

"Nice to meet you both. The name is Gaul Galette de Rois." The boy told us. He then pointed to the girl. "And this here is my big sister, Leonmitchelli Galette de Rois."

"Gaul, don't give out my name so casually!" Leonmitchelli shouted at her brother.

"Wow, that's a mouthful." I said. Ignoring her protests.

"Yeah, that's why we just call her Leon most of the time." Gaul explained to me. He then got a serious expression on his face. "So then, you are looking to join our familia, for what purpose?"

"We want to become adventures and make better lives for ourselves." I explained.

But more than that I want strength so that I don't die again so easily. And if I have to risk my life to obtain said strength then so be it.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained as they say.

"What Morax said." Ryner echoed.

"I see." Athena mused. "Well if you wish to join us I have no issues with it. But it's really up to what my children think on the subject."

"I think we should let them join us. After all Ms. Rose recommended them once she found out that I wanted to invite them here to meet with us." Millhoire spoke.

"Yeah, I'm fine with it. They seem like ok guys." Gaul said.

Once he spoke we all looked at Leonmitchelli.

The moment we did so she leveled a serious expression at Ryner and I. "If the others agree I see no problem with you joining our familia. But let me make a few things clear. One, if you ever abandon anyone in the familia to save your own skin your dead. I'll make your life a living hell. Two, we never dungeon dive alone. If you want to go to the dungeon always bring another member of the familia with you. Three. We never stay out past night. Unless absolutely necessary. Follow these rules and we will be good. But screw us over and the consequences won't be pretty. Am I making myself clear?"

Ryner and I both nodded.

Sweating a bit as Leonmitchelli began excluding bloodlust in our direction.

It means she's serious about every word she just spoke. If Ryner and I were to ever betray the familia she would kill us without hesitation. I can see it in her eyes.

For her to have such eyes, I wonder just what her life has been like up until now?

Well since I have decided to join this familia I'm sure I learn about it someday.

As to why I have decided to join this familia, it's because they are decent and willing to give me a chance. At the moment I can't ask for me.

Besides, I have this strange feeling the Athena familia is where I am meant to me. Nowhere else.

So banking on that I am going full speed ahead and not turning back.

Eventually Leonmitchelli stopped excluding bloodlust.

Once she did I looked at Ryner. "So, what do you say? Since I have already decided joining these guys doesn't seem like a bad idea at all."

"I mean, since they offered I will accept. Besides, waiting for any other familia to take an interest in us seems like a real drag." Ryner said.

When he did so I put wry smile o my face.

Looks like Ryner's true personality is starting to show itself.

Most of the time this guy is lazy and really flippant unless it is about a serious matter or something that interests him greatly. Like earlier back at the guild.

But now that he's showing his true colors I know he too has made the decision to join the Athena familia.

Excellent.

"So we're in agreement then?" I asked.

Ryner nodded.

Once he did I looked at Athena. "Please take care of us?" I asked her.

When I did so she showed me a soft smile.

The smile itself saying welcome.


Chapter 9: Chapter 8: Falna: Blessing of the Gods

"Please take care of us?" I asked Athena.

When I did so she gave me a soft smile.

The smile itself saying "Welcome.".

"It would be my pleasure to accept you two new children into my familia." Athena told Ryner and I.

"And we are grateful to you for having us." I said.

"Yes, we are." Ryner echoed.

We truly are.

Now we can finally start having adventures.

I am excited. But at the same time I am also scared. Considering what I know lurks in that place called the Dungeon thanks to my foreknowledge.

Goliath, the One-Eye Black Dragon, and then there is the Juggernaut as well.

Just thinking about those monsters is making me feel a cold sweat. But at the same time a burning passion as well.

It's weird.

But I like this weird feeling. It isn't too bad.

Clapping her hands together Athena drew my attention back to her.

"Ok then, so who wants to receive their Falna first?" She asked Ryner and I.

Falna. Also known as the Blessing of the Gods.

It is what gives us that were born in the mortal world the power to dive into the dungeon in the first place. By obtaining it we can fight the monsters, gain Excelia and grow stronger.

Once Athena posed her questioned I looked at Ryner.

"Do you mind if I go first?" He asked.

"Not at all." I told him.

"Great, then please follow me." Athena said.

She then stood up and started walking, Ryner following behind her.

As the two of them left I looked at Leon and the others. "So, do you guys have anything to eat I haven't had lunch yet?" I asked.

Hey, I'm hungry so sue me.

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(3rd Person: POV)

Following Athena Ryner and her went up the stairs to the second-story of the home.

They then walked to a door at the end of the left hallway and once they arrived Athena opened the door and went inside.

"Please come in." She told Ryner.

He then followed her inside, the goddess closing the door behind her.

"Now then, please remove your shirt and lie down in the bed." Athena told Ryner.

"Sorry, what now?" He questioned.

"It's the only way for me to give you Falna." Athena explained.

"Oh, ok." Ryner said.

He then removed his shirt and laid face down on the bed.

Once he did so Athena moved over to the desk and picked up a needle. She then moved over to Ryner and without any hesitation stabbed herself in one of her fingers.

After she did so she let the blood from her open wound drip onto Ryner's back.

A few seconds after this took place a glow encompassed his entire body.

"Oh, this feels strange and yet so good at the same time." Ryner said.

Athena said nothing, and simply put a soft smile on her face.

As the blessing contained within Athena's blood fused with Ryner's body hieroglyphs eventually appeared on his back, along with the crest of Athena and the entire Athena Familia.

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Then once that happened Ryner officially became a member of the Athena familia, and an adventurer.

"It's done." Athena said. "Now then, don't move yet I still need to inspect your status."

"Yes." Ryner said.

As he did so Athena pulled a thin piece of paper from Ryner's back, examining his status.

When she did so she raised a brow.

"Oh my, seems you have a talent to become a mage." Athena spoke.

"Really?" Ryner questioned.

Athena nodded.

"Here, take a look for yourself." She said.

Athena then handed Ryner his status sheet.

Sitting up he examined it with vigor.

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Name: Ryner Lute

Level: One

Strength: I0

Endurance: I0

Dexterity: I0

Agility: I0

Magic: I0

Magic:

Izuchi

Chant: What I seek is thunder, Izuchi!

Slot 2:?

Slot 3:?

Skills:

High Magus: Increases the power, range, and attack strength of any of the user's magic. As well speeds up the recovery of their mind, generally preventing Mind Down unless they are in dire straits.

Developmental Abilities:

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"So cool." Ryner said.

As he gushed over his status Athena simply continued smiling, happy that Ryner is happy.

She is also glad her familia finally has a mage in it.

Since her other children were not good at longe-range attacks. Now Ryner can balance that out.

Seeing this she is glad she decided to accept him and Morax into the familia.

Very glad indeed.

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(Morax: POV)

A sandwich in hand I enjoyed lunch as I made small talk with Millhoire, Leonmitchelli and Gaul.

In doing so I learned all of them grew up together as childhood friends.

"Interesting." I said. "So, you three have been together since you were babies huh?"

"That's basically right." Leonmitchelli told me. "Millhoire grew up in the orphanage were Gaul and I used to live. One day she wandered into our home and we met, then the rest is history as they say."

"Yep." Gaul said.

"I see." I said. "Cool. And I think its even cooler that your parents allowed you all to become adventures so young as well." I said.

But the moment I did so I knew it was a mistake.

Since the as soon as I said the word parent the entire temperature of the room dropped.

Gaul and Leonmitchelli getting blank looks on their faces.

"Sorry." I said. " I didn't mean to hit a sore spot for you guys."

"No, it's alright." Leonmitchelli said. "It's just. Well you see our parents-"

"-Morax." Athena's voice interrupted. "I'm ready for you." She said.

Turning towards the stairs I saw her walking down with a smiling Ryner.

"Oh, looks like something good happened." I said.

"Yep, turns out I have the talent to become a mage." Ryner said. "Here, take a look." He said. Handing me his status sheet.

Reading it I nodded.

He really does have the talent to become a top-class mage in the future. Good for him. His skill especially is top tier, and he's still only level one.

Once I was done reading Ryner's status I handed it back to him. Then I quickly finished off my sandwich and headed upstairs with Athena. While the others started talking about Ryner's status with him.

Going to a room at the end of the left hallway I entered and Athena closed the door behind us after we did so.

"So, this is your room huh?" I questioned.

"It is." Athena told me. "Now then, please lie down and remove your shirt so that I may give you my blessing."

"No problem." I spoke.

I then removed my shirt and laid down back up on the bed.

A moment after I did so I felt something hit my back, and then a warm and fuzzy feeling spread across my entire body, bringing a smile to my face as I did so.

So this is what its like to receive Falna, it certainly is an experience I will never forget.

But as quickly at it began it ended.

"Hold still please, we're not done yet." Athena told me.

"Yes mam." I told her.

I then held still and then heard Athena gasp a moment later.

"Oh my." She said.

Turning over I looked up at her. "What, what's wrong?"

"It seems you have even more potential than your friend." Athena told me. "Here, take a look." She said.

Athena then handed me my status sheet.

Once she did I took note of the crest of the Athena famila, but also of my current status and when I did my eyes went wide in shock.

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Name: Morax Lapis

Level: One

Strength: I0

Endurance: I0

Dexterity: I0

Agility: I0

Magic: I0

Magic:

Geo Force: Allows the user to create and manipulate earth constructs such as weapons. The more complex the constructs are the faster mana and mind are drained.

Chant: Ground and soil, heed my command and come forth!

Slot 2: ?

Slot 3: ?

Skills:

Geo Archon: Increases the effect and power of any earth-based magic. It also doubles the user's strength and agility stats anytime they are in combat within rocky terrain. This allows one to be able to sense people within a 50 meter radius upon rocky terrain, but only if they are part of one's familia.

Developmental Abilities:

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I read and re-read my status several times.

Still not able to believe what I was seeing.

Not only a magic, but also a skill as well.

Which I don't think is that rare, but the magic and the skill itself are pretty fucking broken.

[Geo-Force] pretty much lets me create anything out of rock, dirt, and earth that I can think of so long as I have enough mind and mana to accomplish it. Which means in the future I can create earth dragons if I wish to do so.

Then there is my skill.

[Geo Archon]

The same title Morax had in the Genshin Impact game.

Again, One Above All must really being getting a kick out of this. Giving me a skill with such a name.

Though I am not complaining, especially with the benefits the skill provides me.

But now that I have seen this I know I need to be even more careful and cautious than I already am. Because if another god of familia gets winds of my powers they will probably stop at nothing to acquire me.

Which I will not let happen.

I will live my life on my own terms.

When I was done reading my status I looked at Athena. "Please goddess, keep this between us and the familia, don't tell anyone else?"

"Of course. I will protect my children no matter what." She said.

And I just know she is telling the truth right now.

Which means Ryner and I were right to join her familia after all.


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