6 Preparations

[Familia mission completed! As per host conditions. He will not receive points in exchange for (Heavy Drinker) perk and would only get Falna Manipulations]

Before approaching Soma, I negotiated with the system, surprisingly the System was open to the idea of giving me a perk to resist Soma's drink. I was expecting to drink Soma wine one day but I didn't expect for it to come so soon. Luckily, the System is here to help me. My evaluation of the system rose. The system isn't as black-hearted as I thought. It's a fair system that assists me the most, as long I have enough points, I can get away from perilous situations. 'Praise the system!' I exclaimed inwardly as I lay on my back.

[Conditions have been met! Falna manipulation is activated!]

[Falna is currently being activated! Please choose a name and set the settings for your Falna]

"How odd, this should be instantly finished," Soma said confused.

Hearing that, I hurriedly decided my choices. As for the name, I already have thoughts about it. I hid all my abilities and perks from the Falna with the help of Falna Manipulation except for some abilities and skills.

[ Lupin Hood

level 1

Strength - 0 I

Endurance - 0 I

Dexterity - 0 I

Agility - 0 I

Magic - 0 I

Skill -

Apprentice Of Mysteries - The user is sufficiently knowledgeable about Mysteries, Occult, and Mysticism.

Developmental Abilities -

Thief - The user is skilled in thievery.

Seer - The user is highly skilled in divination and ritualistic magic.

Magic -

Light- Cast a flicker of fire.

Sprinkle- Cast a sprinkle of water.

Smoke- releases smoke from the designated body.

Wind- Cast a gust of wind.

Door Opening- Can pass through walls and doors easily.]

"Wha!?" Soma yelped in shock, but I already why.

With this kind of status, Soma should welcome me with open arms. With this status, I don't think he would be disappointed. For the name, I choose Lupin Hood, a combination of Arsene Lupin and Robin Hood, they were great thieves in my past life, borrowing their names shouldn't be a problem.

"So your name is Lupin Hood. In my excitement, I almost forgot to ask you." Soma saying resignedly

"Yes! Lord Soma. Please forgive me for rudely not introducing myself, I was too excited." I lied, I planned everything perfectly, and you were baited magnificently.

"Indeed. Indeed...But to think you were this skilled for a mortal, Now with my blessing you could be even greater...But a question still lingers in my mind, even Loki and Freya would have welcomed you with open arms and given you the best treatment... So tell me Lupin, why me? why my familia? Surely you have heard of the rumors of my stance with my familia. It's merely a tool to perfect my wine-making." Soma said

He seemed curious and disappointed about something. His dissatisfaction with his familia didn't go unnoticed, but I couldn't care less.

"To be honest Lord Soma, I had the same thoughts before coming here...But in reality, I don't think I would fit right in those familia. The Loki familia is too big for my liking, such a familia is bound to have many rules that will hinder my goals. Call it an incompatibility with ethics in simpler terms and Freya familia? I simply don't wish to wag my tail in front of the Goddess of Beauty!" with a passionate voice I spoke

"Pfft, you don't want to wag your tail for her? That's the first I've heard from someone else regarding her. Your answer is interesting, but it doesn't answer everything, surely you still had other options? Also call me, Soma instead." A rare humor emerge from Soma's voice as he said.

"As you say so Soma-sama. The truth is, the answer to your question is simple Soma-sama, the reason is that. I Believed!"

"You believed?..." Soma confusedly repeated.

"Indeed, I believe in the ability of Soma-sama! I believe in your ability to make the best wine! I believe with Lord Soma, I can truly be free!" I revealed theatrically

Shock and awe could be seen on Soma's face, the usually hard-to-read God was showing me such a side would shock anyone. Then a genuine smile formed on his face. With this, I can truly be assured that Soma is on my side.

"Truly?... For someone like you to depend on me...Very well, I shall answer your beliefs with the same vigor. From now on, I shall help you gain the freedom you seek. I will guide you with the best of my abilities and protect your freedom with my might..." Soma said emotion filling his voice.

"Thank you Soma-sama..." I said

With this, he is properly hooked. If only he knew... I was laughing inwardly as this charade goes on, if this continues I might lose control of myself. Good thing my acting holds it up. Bless the internet for exposing me to such entertainment.

"With this, I shan't intrude on you anymore longer, Soma-sama," I said disheartened

"Ah! Indeed, it's already past midnight. Before you leave have this..." Soma went away for a moment to rummage his cabinets and returned with a thick sack of valis and handed it over to me.

"This is...?" I asked worriedly

"100,000 valis. Think of it as an investment towards our partnership. You seem worthy enough of my attention, so have it. Come back tomorrow if you want more, also register to the guild quickly later after you have your rest. Although our partnership was done in secret, you still need to register under my name. This is non-negotiable, I don't want troubles with the guild."

"As you command Lord Soma! I will leave this rapier to you for now" I answered with slight worry.

"Don't worry, no one will know this sword exists under my hand."

I left Soma's place after that after a quick farewell. The following day will be long. I still need to go to the guild to register as an adventurer later, and there would be an introductory course for starter adventurers. I don't know how long but I need a quick nap, I'm not exactly Sleepless.

The night finished with me having 100000 valis, a strong weapon for the trump card, and a god under my palm at my disposal, this can't get any better.

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As I enter the guild. Bustling activities greet me. All forms of adventurers going about their own business, from humans to rugged beastmen to the elegant high elves, countless races are present here. Some dealing with transactions, and some having a pleasant conversation, a few are even shouting due to disagreements only to be escorted out. 'How peaceful. Usually, a fight happens every few blocks or so in the city of adventurers, but the guild seems to be an exception despite attracting all kinds of troublemakers. Well, I better be careful

"Have you heard of what happened?"

"The Astraea familia right? Rumors Rudra Familia did it."

"Yah! They too were wiped out!"

"Who will police Orario now?"

I walked towards the counter against the crowded hall. Right now I'm wearing a black Victorian-style long coat that I adorned with protection such as shoulder guard and elbow protection, under it is leather armor that protects my chest, for below, I bought black pants held by a regular leather belt and knee protection. I looked properly like an adventurer.

"How can I help you sir?" Said the gorgeous clerk behind the counter.

Seriously, why is every woman in this world so beautiful? If it isn't for my anti-charm perk, dealing with women would leave me as a red-blubbering mess.

"I would like to register to the guild as an adventurer." Saying so as I try my best not to turn into an embarrassment.

"Please fill out this form." Said the clerk as she handed me the form and a pen.

I took it and start looking for a free space to write, when I found one I begin writing in the paper. How nostalgic, ever since I became a NEET I have never had to fill a form again, but to think I would get the chance to do it again. The form was simple, it asked for my name, age, address, level, and familia. It had other interesting questions such as 'Why do you want to become an adventurer' or 'Did you have a familia before your current one' etc. All in all, it was pretty simple, and I was quickly done with it. On more important matters, I seemed to understand the writing despite not knowing anything about the language.

The English equivalent of the global language in this world is called Koine, the common dialect, it's Japanese. But other races have their languages that I still need to learn if I'm going to be a proper Beyonder, how else could I unravel the mysteries of this world?

I stood up from my sit and handed the completed form to the earlier clerk.

"Please wait for your advisor over there." Said the woman.

So I began my wait for my future advisor as I think of my plans. When my advisor arrived, it was in the form of a young pink-haired girl that is another beauty. She introduces herself...

"Hello, sir! I'm Misha Flott, a new advisor! I shall become your advisor and help you to the best of my abilities!"

How stiff! and what a surprise. She's certainly different from the Misha Flott I see on TV. Well, we just met, so it's too early to know.

"I'm Ju-...Lupin Hood. Please to work with you." Ah! I almost blew my cover.

"Please to meet you too Mr. Lupin. For now, how about I introduce you to guild guidelines and facilities." Enthusiastically she starts explaining

The long explanation about the rules of being an adventurer, the guild, Orario, history, and the dungeon. I was more interested in monsters and monster bosses, and so when the topic started, I begin asking questions about them. Our discussion proceeds smoothly as my schedules and plans for the future start manifesting in my mind. When our talks end, she seemed exhausted but glad at the same time.

"Ah~ I'm so relieved you're so easy to talk to Mr.Lupin, you wouldn't believe how nervous I was about what to expect of my first client," explained Misha

"Haha is that so? I wouldn't know about others, but not everyone is out there to eat you alive." I said

"It seems so!" Her twinkle as she looks at me. "With this, I should receive a good evaluation, It's all thanks to Mr. Lupin."

"No problem. It has been an enlightening conversation for me as well. Let's continue working together." I smiled as I said

"Sure, Sure, Mr. Lupin!" She is really happy, well I guess she's not so bad. If only she was a little bit older, I might have fancied her, I prefer Onee-san and OLs types after all, tomboys are good too! she's pretty cute with her short pink hair and in her guild uniform.

"Well, I still have things to do, and it looks like we're finished here, so..." I said

"Ah! You're already leaving Mr. Lupin?" Misha yelped in disappointment.

"Yes, I still have something important to do, and I need to check the dungeon. So..." I held out my hand to her.

"Ah...Is that so? To think my charm wouldn't work against you. I was sure you would stay here to spend all day with me... Poor me!" Teasingly she said as we shake hands.

"Haha, you jest. Well, then I'll be on my way." I said while laughing, I observe it as nothing but good-natured teasing.

"Until next time Mr. Lupin! And please take care in the Dungeon!" Misha Flott shouted as I bid farewell to her.

When I left the guild, I proceed to my next plan. It's time to test my skills in the Dungeon. Hopefully, I wouldn't die.

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Added some parts I forgot to add. thanks for reading.