Humble Beginnings

!Major info dump later in chapter!

It was just another day in the life you know, until it wasnt, nothing felt particularly off that day. It was a Saturday morning so I didnt feel like doing particularly anything except for playing som video games, watch Youtube, and maybe read some Webonvel. Nothing out of the ordinary for an average teenager right?

Wrong. As the day progressed and with still nothing unusual happening the day eventually fadded into night. Once I realized this I decided to go turn off my light.

This was a decision I would soon come to regret. As I flipped the lightswitch and the room went black so too did my vision. What I had assumed was my eyes adjusting to the dark was really what I can only guess now was the warping of time and space.

When it was finally over(though im sure it lasted only a second or two) I was no longer in my room. No. I was no longer in my world this I am sure of. It can mostly be attributed to the fact that I saw a plethora of different "people" and by different I mean not-so-human at all. I saw people with animal fur, tails, and ears. That wasnt even the most shocking part, the real kicker was the architecture. It was almost entirely wood and stone though more of the latter than the former. A far cry from the steel, concrete, and brick buildings im used to.

It all looked completly medieval from the carriges to the stalls, the weaponry to the clothing. All of these things were obviously made well before I was. It was then I realized I had been standing in one spot for likely very long amount of time. But that wasnt my top priority at the moment. Upon closer inspection of the weaponry I saw earlier some of it was halariously oversized. Im talking greatswords that could reach from the ground to the top of your head easily, wide enough to block a cannon shot, and thick enough to be come out undamaged after.

Hold on im spiraling I have to figu- "oof"

Next thing I know im on the ground and when I turn to look at the perpitraitor im greeted with the image of a boy a bit older than myself though you couldnt geuss it from his stature. He seemed to be about 5'4 had hair whiter than a albino bunny and eyes redder than one too.

"Sorry a-are you okay" He said seemingly worried. That threw out most of the suspicions of him being a pickpocket Not that it mattered I didnt have my wallet on me though U.S.D. was probbably useless here anyway.

"Im fine, what about you?" I replied trying not to seem too frusterated the knife on his hip keeping me weary.

"You dont need to worry about me im just glad your okay" he said as the worried expression of his transitioned into one of relief.

"The names Bell" he said with a smile and a hand extended

It took me a second to grab it as my mind rushed with memories and my face changed into one of realization before fading back into a smile and taking his hand. "Nice to meet you Bell the names Ezekiel but you can call me Zeke"

"Sorry again for the push I was just in a- Sorry but i gotta get to the dungeon before noon Im already late." He said somehow just remembering the whole reason he bumped into me in the first place.

"No problem just look where your going next time." I said although now that I know where I am I dont think our next meeting will be in very long at all.

"WILL DO" he yelled right before turning a corner and breaking line of sight.

With all the social interaction stuff out of the way(eww) I am finally free to plan my next move.

Lets start with what I know. Im in the world of Danmachi A.K.A. Is it Wrong to Pick up Girls in a Dungeon. I have watched this show before and therefore know the future of this world. I was transmigrated not reincarnated or reborn meaning I still have my original body. Some of the gods exist here and they came down to the mortal plain in exchange for not being able to use most of their powers while here. The gods are immortal and will resurrect after being killed on the mortal plain. There is a power system to this world. To use it I must join a gods familia. Lastly there exists a dungeon in this world that spawns monsters, is alive, and spawns stronger monsters the deeper you go.

Okay with this out of the way I think have enough information to form a compotent my next move. I will join a familia. Which one is a harder question to answer though. There are many major familias with strong members and many oppertunities for example the Freya familia. Joining one of these will earn me powerful connections and the resources to get stronger.

In contrast the downsides are I have no easy wasy to get in. I have no special talents aside from my future knowledge and my scientific knowledge. Both however will be questioned, tested, then questioned again if they work. When they do im not sure I could give a solid lie and the truth is a no-go obviously.

While I could get in normally it would probably take time which I dont have. Reason being I also dont have money.

This leaves the poorer or less succsesful familias. However not to be harsh but there is a reason they are unsucsessful and I dont wanna have to figure it out too late.

This leaves the Hestia familia. Well not really im sure there are others that fit the bill but this one is going to be big in the future and it of course will and does house the main cast. So I call it an investment.

Its settled I will find the Goddess Hestia and join her familia.

--Time skip evening--

FUCKING FINNALY after hours of searching and asking around I found the raggedey ass church a goddess lives in the basement of.

Just as I was about to enter I hear a nervous, high pitched voice from behind "um excuse me sir, is there anything I can help you with"

As I turn and look at where the voice came from I see Hestia, Goddess of hearth, in all her miniature in most places but not where it counts glory.

"You are goddess hestia yes?" I say inquisitively though I alredy am well aware of who she is. All while taking a step forward.

"Yes thats me what can I do for ya" she says in a more playful tone now that she can see my face more clearly in the moonlight. Not like I had any reason to hide it though.

"I came here to ask if you would accept me into your familia, as you are here now I only ask for your reply" I say rather calmly huh, never knew I had a knack for acting although its not all an act.

"Im sorry?" she said clearly not expecting me to ask such a question so suddenly or even at all.

"Im asking if I can join your familia, do you accept?" I say again hoping I can get her to say yes as fast as possible. I really dont want to have to sleep outside tonight.

"Hold on" she says clearly flustered now that she knows she heard me correctly "You're going a bit fast there kid, do you even know what it means to join a familia?"

"Of course I do its not as if im from another world or something(lie). It means serving a patron god/godess by going into a dark dangerous dungeon and fighting for your life. For the rest of your life." I explain somewhat Ironically but not completly that is basically what it means, and im fine with that... maybe... oh well too late now im doin it.

"Oh um okay" she replied and that was it. We were heading down into the basement to get my falna then I would be considered an adventurer, and be a part of a familia that just increased it's headcount by 50%.

The process was... weird to say the least. Having a girl you just met sit on your back while you lay facefirst shirtless on a bed in a basement was a unique experience. Though im sure some people are into it I am not.

All I felt was her finger draw a circle on my back then it felt like my whole body fell asleep and went static-ey. Once that was over though she layed a paper on my back and, viola my level one mostly shit-ass status in the palm of my hands. Well really it was on paper which I was holding with my hands but whatever it read as follows.

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Ezekiel Braun

LVL 1

Str I --> 14

Vit I --> 20

Dex I --> 14

Agi I --> 12

Mag I --> 0

Magic:

Skill: Telekinesis

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Yep fairly uninteresting well apart from the elephant in the stat sheet which Hestia was first to comment on.

"Your stats are pretty average but getting a skill the second you receive your falna is decently rare.This is one I havent seen before as well. Hmm, well its called telekinesis it basically means you can move things with your mind." She said trying to inform me of something that I probably knew more about than her.(Aww she thinks she is helping)

Once again before I could say anything I heard another voice. "Im home" the voice called out right before I heard a door close. Hestia rushed over.

"Bell-kun, your back and your late where have you been?!" Hestia replied coming off a bit angry.

"Sorry, sorry I got lost on floor one for a bit on my way back up" he replied before noticing me and giving me a confused look as I realized I was still shirtless. I went to put my shirt on and Hestia still focused on Bell continued.

"You need to be more careful, the dungeon is a dangerous place and your my onl- wait, oh yeah Bell this Is Ezekiel our new familia member say hi." Hestia smiled as it just clicked for her that I was a part of the team now.

"We've already met. We bumped into each other this morning." I explained.

"Oh yeah your Zeke right" he said reaching his hand out to me for the second time today, only this time I didnt hesitate to return the gesture.

"Right, well good to se you again and as Hestia said Im gonna be your new brother in arms soon enough."

"Glad to have you" As he gave his reply we broke up the hand shake and turned to Hestia.

"With that out of the way we will be heading to the guild tomorrow to get you registered but untill then its getting pretty late so Im gonna head to bed." She said while rubbing her eyes, I guess today took a lot out of her understandable, I feel the same. Mostly because ive been awake for around 20 hours now but still. Bell was ready to rest too afyer getting stuck in the dungeon all day.

The guy didnt even want his status checked. They both just plopped on the bed and I took the couch. Then we all drifted into sleep thus concluding my first day in another world.(yay)