" Congratulations, Bell. You're now able to level up! "
Hestia's sweet and always cheerful voice echoes inside the abandoned church's basement. She'd just finished a roller coaster ride, reading all the informations from the excelias on Bell's back. The bright and amazed smile on her lovely face proves how much she had enjoyed that journey.
" Able? " A confused looked appeared on Bell's face after hearing what his goddess said to him. " What do you mean able, Goddess? I... haven't leveled up yet? "
That should be impossible wasn't it? After all that I've done this past week, if that wasn't enough then.. just what in hell should I do?
Bell was about to get deeper in his thoughts when he heard Hestia spoke once again.
" Well technically yes, you haven't leveled up yet, Bell. But that's only because I haven't done the last step yet so you don't have to worry about that.
" I'm not sure why either but although your status have long passed the required amount to level up and your parameters.... it was insane but, erm... "
" But what, Goddess? " Bell can't help but smile wryly. He has this feeling that Hestia was deliberately teasing him by not saying everything in one go. She's definitely enjoying it, this mischievous but adorable loli goddess of his. " You're making me nervous here, Goddess. "
" Hee - Hee. I'm sorry, Bell. " Hestia laughed, still comfortably sitting on Bell's back. She then began scribbling for a few moments before finally handing Bell a copy of his status. " Here, look at it yourself. "
[ STATUS ]
Name : Bell Cranel.
Level : 1
Strength : S 998 -> SSS+ 1500
Defense : A 873 -> SSS 1497
Dexterity : S 943 -> SSS 1499
Agility : A 899 -> SSS 1495
Magic : None
Skill : None
"...."
He was stunned, completely after seeing his status written on a small parchment.
" This is just my opinion but I think that you have bigger no, huge excelia vessel compared to others. The minimum requirement for you to level up was to push one if not all of your stats to SSS first. I never heard anything like this before but that's probably the reason why I haven't seen any sign of your advancements last week despite already having A and S parameters. " she continued explaining her thoughts to him.
" That's a bit.... exaggerated wasn't it? "
But it makes sense. Bell can't think of any other reasons possible aside from what Hestia said.
Normally, adventurers only have to bring one of there status parameters to D rank to be able to level up. Once they reached that rank, they only have to go on adventures like defeating an opponent that was many times stronger than them and that's all. That was always the case for everyone without any exception.
But not for Bell.
Not to mention D rank, his status had long reached A and S rank after just a week of grinding. That should be more than enough to get him the right to level up.
However, what made Bell surprise was when Hestia told him before that she can't see any sign of that at all. It means that even if he did something incredible, risk his life again and again by fighting higher level monsters, Bell wouldn't be able to level up. Not yet.
That's pure bullshit to him. A huge slap to his pride being a transmigrator.
The only good thing was that, Bell's status neither stop increasing nor slowed down so he didn't panic that much. His growth was still stable. Perhaps he simply hadn't reached his personal requirements yet. He knew himself that he's different from other adventurers as a transmigrator so perhaps the rules simply doesn't actually apply to him? Those are the words he had been repeatedly chanting inside his head like a mantra to calm himself down, to get rid of his frustrations.
And it seems like that was exactly the case. He was about to level up now with flying colors.
" So Bell, do you want to level up now or hold it up first so you can maximize all your stats? Based on what I can see right now, it seems like SSS+ 1500 was your limit. " Hestia said in contemplation. She might not look like it but even she herself was shocked by Bell's growth.
Bell wasn't just growing in extreme speed but also completely broke up, go beyond the supposed limits of mortals! Hestia can already imagine how huge the impact in the world would be if ever this news ever goes out in public. To those whimsical Deities especially. They will definitely do anything and everything by any means necessary just to get their hands on Bell.
" Do it, Goddess. I want to level up now. " he replied after a short paused.
" Are you sure? Although those are only few points, they are very important. And knowing you, it definitely won't take long before you can fill those up aren't you? " She already knows how crazy and intense Bell's dungeon grinding skill was so she's confident with what she said.
" Well, that's true. However, my favorite Goddess had just banned me from going inside the dungeon for two days so I can't really go even if I wanted to. I'm also helpless here. " A clear sarcasm and helplessness was mixed in Bell's words as he shakes his head.
Hestia's face flushed hearing him calling her his favorite but she tried hiding it with a pout.
" Wasn't that your fault, Bell? You're very reckless, no, even the guild doctors said that you are insane. To take seventy bottles of potions in one day? It's aready a miracle that your body was able to handle that so you have to take a rest. No dungeoning for two days too. That's my divine will. "
"...."
" Also, those internal injuries you got are serious too. Just what exactly did you do inside that dungeon, Bell? They told me that those injuries are not caused by monsters so what happened? "
A day had passed since Bell fought with the two Minotaurs inside the dungeon pantry. By the time he woke up, it's already morning and he's back home.
The first thing he saw was his goddess sleeping on the side, she looked exhausted with tears still visible at the corners of her eyes. Seeing that he had woke up, she immediately embraced him saying that she was very glad that he's fine. It's seems like he had woried her a lot, again.
When she calmed down, Hestia then began storming him with complaints like ' You're very reckless. ' ' Why don't you listen to me? ' and many more. Bell can only lower his head and let Hestia scold him with all her might. Only after that did Hestia finally started updating his status.
" I.. can't remember it clearly. "
Bell replied. His internal injuries was probably caused by that technique he used at the end of the battle bit there's no way he can say that to Hestia because that's out of the range of Falna. It's a power completely separated from the one you'll get from receiving deities blessings. Explaining it will definitely be a pain so Bell decided to keep it for the time being.
What's more important now was for him to know how did he came back home. He cannot remember that at all.
The last thing he can remember was that after defeating all the monsters in that pantry, two Minotaurs arrived. He was able to beat those two in the end after a long ass battle of perseverance. He also remembered that he met two members of Loki familia there and..
" AAAAHHH! " he suddenly exclaimed as if remembering something important.
" W-whats wrong, Bell? Are you in pain? What happened?? " Hestia became worried seeing the sudden changes in Bell.
Bell grabbed Hestia's shoulder before asking seriously. " Goddess, my... my... "
" Your what? What are you talking about? "
" My loots. Did...it come home with m-. "
"...."
* Knock * * Knock *
He wasn't able to finish what he's about to say when a sudden knocks came from the door above them. It seems like they have a visitor. Talk about bad timing.
" Coming! " Hestia said as she slowly got off Bell's back to see who it was.
" !!! "
But before she can even land her feet on the floor, Bell grabbed her left hand and at the next moment, Hestia found herself being pulled towards the bed. Bell was now embracing her tightly, her back facing him, his face leaning on her neck. Hestia can feel his warm breath on her neck which made her face deep red instantly.
" B-Bell w-what are you doing? "
"...."
She didn't get any reply but instead felt Bell's arms gets more tighter but not strong enough to hurt her.
" Bell? " she asked again, her heartbeat started to quicken. She felt shy, nervous and happy at the same time.
" I missed you, Goddess. " Bell finally said after awhile but continued hugging Hestia.
Those words was like music on Hestia's ears, she can't deny that she feels genuinely happy hearing those words from Bell himself. A bright smile slowly formed on her face, the most beautiful she had till now.
" I'm really happy to hear that, Bell. " she finally said after enjoying the hug for a few moments. " But there's someone waiting outside, I have to see who it was. It might be something important. "
It's very rare for them to have visitors since their familia had just started not too long ago. So whomever it was waiting outside probably have something important business with them.
But Bell wasn't buying any of that. He did missed this goddess of his so he chose to be a little selfish.
" Ten more seconds. " he replied. Hestia can only surrender herself in defeat, surrendering herself letting Bell so what he wants.
Whoever those guys outside can probably wait for ten more seconds aren't they? She thought. It's very rare for Bell to be like this, so Hestia also chose to fully enjoy the moment.
O.-.0
( A/N )
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Twilight Manor.
Home to one of the top familia in Orario, the Loki familia.
" GA-HA-HA-HA-HA! "
Gareth's drum-like laughter filled the entirety of Finn's office.
The three highest members of Loki familia had just finished discussing about the 'New species' of monsters they had encounter in fifty and fifty-first floor of the dungeon when Finn suddenly opened up the thing Lefiya, Leene and Aiz reported to him yesterday.
It was about a young level one adventurer that not only survived two Minotaurs' attack but also slaughtered them. A feat that will be very difficult for anyone to believe once they heard of it.
" So those lasses hav' met a promisin' adventurer on their way back uh? To think that a level one adventurer can pull somethin' incredible like that. No wonder those three lasses looks different when they came back aren't they, Finn? "
" Well, you're right. And not to mention two Minotaurs, even if there's only one of such monster, I doubt any of us three can defeat it at level one. " replied Finn before looking at the high elf standing at the left side with the air of elegance. " What do you think, Riveria? "
" I'm also thinking the same. " Reveria nodded in agreement. " But Finn, it's not like I'm doubting Lefiya and the others' reports but, was it confirmed that that adventurer was indeed just a level one? "
Though it wasn't an ironclad rule, every adventurers knows that it was impossible for a single level one to defeat a level two monsters especially a Minotaur which was known as the strongest and most dangerous monster in middle floors. That level of feat usually requires a party of level one adventurers and strategies to pull out.
Hearing that a level one adventurer defeated not just one but two Minotaurs at the same time of course brought quite a shock even to a high elf like Riveria.
" Aiz confirmed it herself. She probably happened to take a glimpse on that boy's falna. We all know that Aiz is capable of reading hieroglyphs so her words can definitely be trusted. I think that's also the reason why she insisted on coming with Lefiya and Leene to see that boy this morning. "
" Yeh. That make sense. And to think that they will even pull Loki with 'em. "
" It was Loki herself who insisted on coming along with them, Gareth. It seems like she has something personal against that boy's goddess. "
" Was it? I hope that she won't giv' us more trouble this time then. "
" Agreed. But it is Loki whom we are talking about here. Making trouble, that's her specialty. "
The three of them can only looked at each other before sighing helplessly.
*
" Heh! So this is where that shrimp's livin' huh, how pathetic of her. "
Collapsed walls, broken window and a roof that was full of holes. And not just tiny little holes but incredibly huge holes that can even fit an adult person without a problem.
Just a single glance would be enough for anyone to think that this place had been abandoned for a very long time now. There's no way for someone to be living here at all.
Loki stands in front of the dilapidated wooden door. Behind her was the young elf, Lefiya whom Bell had met before inside the dungeon pantry and the sword princess, Ais Wallenstein. She's holding a huge sack with unknown content in her embrace.
Knock Knock!
Loki has a triumphant smirk on her lips as she knocks on the door. She came here for two reasons. First was to make fun of that boob goddess whom she considered as her greatest enemy and second was to confirm whether that shrimp did found an excellent child or not.
" Coming! "
She heard it, that annoyingly lively voice. It definitely belong to that person.
"....."
But even after waiting for long time, no one came. The door remained closed and they can't even hear any approaching footsteps at all.
" That Lil shrimp..!! "
Bam! Bam! Bam!
Loki knocks on the door again. But this time, with much greater force.
" L-Loki? You might destroy the door.. " Lefiya tried to stop her about to rampage goddess.
" This door was already broken. "
""....""
The door doesn't even have its doorknob anymore, it had long fully rusted and crumbled. Lefiya and Aiz can only stare at Loki not knowing what to say. Loki was right, they can not deny her words and only stay silent.
Creak..
The door finally opened. Hestia's petite figure came out and when she saw the person standing outside, see frowned.
" I was wondering who's that annoying voice belongs to so early in the mornin-.. "
" Yow, Ittty Bitty. Still as small as always. "
Loki cut her off before Hestia can even finish what she's saying.
How spiteful!
Furious, Hestia crossed her arms on her bountiful chest, pushing them up even further as she threw a disdainful looked at Loki.
" Tsk. How ironic of you, Loki. The only small thing I can see her was your tits. Ah wait, I can't even see them at all! "
" You!! Want a fight Lil shrimp??! "
" Bring it on! "
These two goddess had just met but they are already on each other's necks. The feud between them that had started way back when they are still in heaven was brought here in the lower world making them like this.
" Heh! Won't stoop with your level. I didn't came here for you, anyway. "
" Hmph! That should be my line. "
It was Loki who initiated the truce. Hestia was still full of fighting spirit with here but she also chose to back down as well. As much as she hate seeing Loki, Hestia knew that she owes her children a favor.
" Hmm? Why's your face so red huh? " Loki leaned forward, putting her head right in front of Hestia's. " Did you... do something naughty inside? "
" Wa-wa-what are you talking about?!! " Hestia's face turned red. Remembering the scene of Bell hugging her tightly made her feel even more embarrassed. But there's no way in hell she will let Loki use that against her so she tried to brush it off. " You came here for something, didn't you? Let's go over there. "
" Tryin' to run away huh. "
" Hmph! "
Loki smirk triumphantly but Hestia ignored her and just led them towards the tree just across the road. There's a table and chairs there which they can use since the underground basement of the church was too small for three more person. And Hestia absolutely didn't want to let Loki inside either.
*
Whoosh! Whoosh!
A graceful figure passes through the long passageway with extreme speed.
Left, then right, up and then left again..
Like an unstoppable arrow, she easily pierced through the small groups of monsters that was blocking her path. These pitifull monsters ends up either decapitated or bisected in half without even knowing how or who killed them.
There's no resistance at all, or more like, they can't even resist due to the huge difference in strength.
Long golden strands of hair flutters, white and black battle cloth that embraces her slender body, black arm covers, and long blue boots that suits her perfectly.
The sword princess, Aiz Wallenstein.
She wears armor consisting of a head guard, breastplate, arm guards, hip guards, and knee guards.
The Loki familia expedition team had successfully exterminated all the Minotaurs that have escaped from seventeenth floor. Loki familia hunted these monsters all the way to the fifth floor of the dungeon before finally exterminated them. All except for those two who had run towards the pantry of twelfth floor.
Aiz made her way back to the twelfth floor by Finn's order, to deal with the last two Minotaurs and also, to get Lefiya and Leene back. Their expedition team can't go back to their headquarters without all of its members. Aiz was chosen to go not only because she's the fastest but also because she's very strong.
However, by the time she arrived there, Aiz found out from the other adventurers that Lefiya and Leene had long left and headed straight to the pantry so she didn't waste anymore time and made her way towards there too.
Those Minotaurs are only level two monsters, Aiz was confident that Lefiya and Leene can easily deal with that level of monsters. She's not worried about their safety at all but, she still went there at full speed.
Arriving there, Aiz immediately found the the two girls standing near the cavern entrance. They are currently battling against low level monsters so she just let them be and tried looking for the two Minotaurs instead.
" ? "
That's when she saw him.
A young boy, definitely even younger than her by a year or two. Bloodstained white hair, tattered battle clothes, bruises all over his body ------------he's in a complete mess.
But what made Aiz to be surprised was that this boy, who looked like he was about to collapse any moment by now was the one who's battling against the Minotaur!
What was Lefiya and Leene even thinking, letting a boy like that to face those monsters? She thought confusedly.
Based on his speed and the weight of his attacks, Aiz Wallenstein can tell that boy was only level one. Fighting a Minotaur with that level was no different than seeking death itself. And there's two Minotaurs at that!
Lefiya and Leene haven't noticed her presence yet.
With the help of Lefiya's magic, the two girls easily dealt with all the monsters around aside from the two Minotaurs.
Gripping the handle of her sword, Aiz gazed was focused on the boy. By the look of it, she can tell that he won't last for long. She was about to rush forward to help when suddenly, that thing happened.
The next time she noticed, Aiz felt like the atmosphere around her no, around the entire cavern has changed.
The air seemed to have thickened and became colder than usual.
" !! "
Unknowingly, Aiz Wallenstein found herself on her guard.
' That was.. ' Before she can finish her thoughts, the scene in front of her changes again. And the next moment, the two Minotaurs was dead, both has two holes on their chest.
Instant death!
Aiz watched the boy collapsed on the floor, butt first.
" Strong.. " the single word that unknowingly came slipped out of her mouth unknowingly. That last attack awakened something inside her that she had long forgotten.
By the time Aiz, Lefiya and Leene have finally recovered from their shock, the white haired boy was already back on his feet and is heading towards the small mountain of monster corpses.
However, before he can even reach halfway there, the white-haired boy collapsed again and this time, it was for good.
Mind and body down. He lost consciousness.
O.-.0
A/N
Hello everyone.
I have a new book.
Well, it's actually wasn't a new one since I'm only continuing it with the approval of the previous author.
Anyways, the title of that book was, Re : Child again.
It was an original novel(not fanfic) and it already has 13 chapters right now.
If you haven't read it yet, then please feel free to give it a try and tell me what you think of it.
Also, while you're at it, please don't forget to leave your reviews at the review section. That will surely help a lot.
Hope for your support.
Cyah!
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