DanMachi Universe, Lower World, Orario.
In Aislynn's private chamber of the Dragon's Nest villa, Tatsuo continued to stare at his Status, completely ignoring the soft feeling of Aislynn's body lying on his back.
"Seriously, I have a protagonist Skill." Tatsuo muttered absent-mindedly. "Why do I even have something like this? Am I the protagonist in some trash-tier fan fic, or something?"
*Muah!*
"You're adorable." Aislynn said with a giggle after planting a kiss on Tatsuo's cheek. "Anyway, you can get lost in thought somewhere else. There are still nine more of you I have to inscribe the Falna onto."
Aislynn's kiss was enough to snap Tatsuo out of his daze. And when he heard what she said, he turned his head to look at her over his shoulder. However, before he could get a good look at her, Aislynn hopped off his back and turned to sit on the edge of the bed.
*Pat!* *Pat!*
"Come on, my future mate, I don't' have all day.' Aislynn said with a smile as she reached out and patted Tatsuo on his butt twice.
Surprised by Aislynn's boldness, Tatsuo's eyes shot wide open. However, he did not act like an embarrassed schoolgirl. Instead, he looked at her like he was seeing her in a whole new light.
"When did you transform into a dirty old man?" Tatsuo asked breathlessly. "Or did the memories of spending time with Loki rub off on you?"
Aislynn's only response was to simply giggle. Then, with one hand covering her smile, she used the other to shoo Tatsu out of the room. Tatsuo, on the other hand, only shrugged his shoulders before getting up, putting his upper garments back on, and leaving the room.
"Tell the next one to come up when you get back to the main hall." Aislynn said just before Tatsuo closed the door.
"Yeah, yeah, I know." Tatsuo replied nonchalantly before closing the door behind him.
Listening to Tatsuo's footsteps growing further away until she could no longer hear them, Aislynn flopped back on her bed. Then, while looking up at the ceiling, she spoke to the air.
"Your Majesty, did you see that?" Aislynn asked. "Isn't his Highness cute?"
Void Multiverse, Higher Dimension.
{"Your Majesty, did you see that? Isn't his Highness cute?"}
As she usually did, the Void Empress watched Tatsuo from her throne. And when she heard Aislynn's question, she could not help smiling while nodding softly in agreement.
"He really is quite cute." The Void Empress said quietly. "Unfortunately, I could not participate in raising him to who he is now. For thousands of years, I had to watch his lives end much earlier than they should have. Then, in order to stabilize his vessel, I was forced to let him be mistreated by those scientists. *Sigh* If I ever find that man, Tatsuo will not have the opportunity to fulfill the prophecy."
As the Void Empress spoke about Tatsuo's upbringing, her aura began to leak. And the more she spoke, the more of her aura leaked, and before long, everyone in the Higher Dimension from which she ruled her multiverse knew she was angry.
DanMachi Universe, Lower World, Orario.
After Tatsuo returned to the main hall, the members of the [Dimensional Chat] made their way up to Aislynn's bedroom one by one. And when they returned, they each held a parchment with their new Status on it. And as the last one to receive their Falna, Aletia, returned, Aislynn came back with her.
"Alright, now that we're all here, let's talk about our Statuses." James said with a smile. "I wonder if you all got magic and skills that mimic your abilities before coming to this world, too."
"Yes, I did, as well." Momo replied while raising her hand like the student she was. "I did not have any magic, though. That's rather disappointing."
"Well, that makes sense." Violet said while patting Momo on the shoulder. "Your world is actually the only one that does not have any magic… Well, yours and Tatsuo-Kun's."
"Yeah, if I didn't go on all these [Missions], I wouldn't have any magic, either." Tatsuo added.
"I suppose that really does make sense." Momo said while wearing a contemplative expression.
"Anyway, let's check out everyone's Status." Elicia said energetically. "Who wants to go first."
"Why don't we go by age in ascending order?" Zelretch suggested.
"In that case, the order would be Tatsuo-Kun, Momo-Chan, Me, Violet-San, James-San, Akatsuki-Chan, Alfonzo-San or Lici-San, Aletia-San, and finally, Zelretch-San." Sakura said softly.
"Works for me." Alfonzo said with a shrug.
The others nodded in agreement as well.
"I could just tell everyone what everyone else's Status says." Aislynn said in a mischievous tone.
"Stop trying to take the fun out of it." James said with an eyebrow raised. "If you do that, I'm gonna start a petition to stop Alfonzo and Tatsuo from cooking for you."
Hearing that, Aislynn looked genuinely taken aback. Then, she shot a glare at James that promised no end to the pain he would suffer when they got back to their own world.
["Are you an idiot?"] Ddraig, the soul of the Red Dragon Emperor living in James' left arm, asked in an incredulous tone. ["What kind of moron threatens Great Red?"]
'The kind who is shameless enough to cry to her future mate if she dares to hurt one of his friends?' James asked internally, though it was clear he was just being facetious.
["Oh, right."] Ddraig replied in a sarcastic tone. ["I almost forgot about that part."]
While that conversation was going on, James only looked at Aislynn with an innocent expression that seemed to ask: "What's wrong? Why do you look so angry?"
"Anyway, I'll get started before Aislynn decides to beat the hell outta James." Tatsuo said while rolling his eyes.
With that, Tatsuo placed his Status sheet on the table for everyone to see. And when they all saw the last thing in the Skill column, they all wore strange expression as an even stranger silence fell over the main hall.
"What are you, the main character in some fan fiction?" Alfonzo asked in an incredulous tone.
"I said the same thing." Tatsuo muttered while shaking his head.
"You're going to be the strongest, Tatsuo." Aletia said with a small smile on her mostly expressionless face.
"That's the plan." Tatsuo replied with a smile of his own. "Still, the main character cheat feels weird."
"Like you didn't already have that." James scoffed. "You've been racking up [Chat Coins] since before you could remember, right? On top of that, you have those extra tabs in your [System] that the rest of us don't. Yeah, sounds like a main character to me."
Tatsuo could not find the words to argue with that point. So, instead of trying, he simply turned to look at Momo.
"It's your turn next, Momo-Chan." Tatsuo said while staring directly into the Hero in training's eyes, which caused her to blush slightly as she laid her own Status sheet on the table.
[Status
Name: Yaoyorozu Momo
Level: 1
-Attributes-
Strength: I0
Endurance: I0
Dexterity: I0
Agility: I0
Magic: I0
-Magic-
[Empty]
[Empty]
[Empty]
-Skills-
Material Creation
-Using the lipids in the body, the user is able to create any inorganic materials or items they have sufficient knowledge of
"Hey, your Status isn't as bad as you made it seem." Elicia pointed out. "According to what we already knew about this world, at most, someone can have three magic slots. And you've got the max amount."
"Yes, but I don't' have any magic." Momo said in a slightly sulky tone. "And just because you have the slots doesn't mean you'll get some for sure."
"Then, we'll just have to find you a Grimoire or two." Aislynn said casually. "With my funds, buying a few dozen won't be a problem."
"Just how much do you charge for your dream services?" Violet asked curiously. "No, more important than that, how much does a Grimoire cost?"
"They go for about a hundred million Valis on the black market." Aislynn replied in that same casual tone. She then turned to look at Alfonzo and James. "By the way, did you two make dessert? We had dinner but no dessert. I could really go for a piece of chocolate cake."
"Never gonna happen." Tatsuo said sternly.
"I'll be damned if I ever cook chocolate." Alfonzo said just as sternly.
"You two are good men." James said while wiping an imaginary tear from his eye. "Chocolate is the devil's food."
"So, you like chocolate?" Aletia asked while tilting her head cutely.
With that, James froze. Then, he realized that he, was in fact, one of the devils he was talking about.
"*Cough* I mean, that stuff is angelic food." James corrected himself. Then, to avoid all the mocking stares, he turned to look at Sakura. "anyway, it's your turn next, Sakura."
Sakura nodded in response. Then, she put her Status sheet on the table. Yet, the smile she was doing her best to suppress could not be hidden completely. {Pic}
Status
Name: Matou Sakura
Level: 1
-Attributes-
Strength: I0
Endurance: I0
Dexterity: I0
Agility: I0
Magic: I0
-Magic-
Kage Sōsa
-The user gains the ability to stretch their shadow to connect with other shadows in the surroundings and control the shadows saturated with their magic power.
-Chant: Bind, trap, restrain, and skewer. Oh shadows, follow my will and do my bidding. Kage Sōsa.
[Empty]
[Empty]
-Skills-
Shadow Space
-The user has the ability to store all manner of things inside their shadow. However, the user will be subjected to 100th of the weight stored inside. Also, living beings can be kept in the shadow. Yet, without oxygen, it is not recommended to stay there for long.
"The combination of your Magic and Skill is basically the same as your [Quirk] in the last [Mission]." Alfonzo said while stroking his chin as he looked over Sakura's Status.
"I thought the same thing." Sakura replied quietly. "Plus, I have two more Magic Slots. So, I could possibly learn something different, too."
"Yes, there is a lot of room for growth." Zelretch said with a nod. Then, he turned to look at Violet. "Young Violet, I believe you're next."
"Right." Violet replied with a nod while placing her Status sheet on the table.
Status
Name: Minami Violet Sumire
Level: 1
-Attributes-
Strength: I0
Endurance: I0
Dexterity: I0
Agility: I0
Magic: I0
-Magic-
Arx Custos
-The user gains increased Endurance and Defense for the duration of the spell. Spell time and power scales with Mind usage.
-Chant: Blessing of Steel. Wisdom's guardian. With strengthened will and the desire to protect, I shall overcome, Arx Custos.
[Empty]
-Skills-
[Empty]
"Damn… All she needs is taunt Skill or spell and she'd be the perfect tank." James said in an impressed tone.
"Yeah, she's like an MMO character." Elicia added excitedly.
"She can take a step in my shoes, then." Akatsuki said in an exasperated tone.
"Actually, I already take that roll when I participate in parties in the Dungeon back in my world." Violet said with a small smile on her face.
"You all can talk about your video games later." Aislynn said while shaking her head with fond exasperation. "for now, let's get to the others. We have to get up early tomorrow to get you all registered as Adventurers."
"Right." The other ten replied in unison. Then, everyone turned to look at James, signaling for him to take his turn.
Wasting no time, James placed his Status sheet on the table with the others'.
Status
Name: James Alaverus
Level: 1
-Attributes-
Strength: I0
Endurance: I0
Dexterity: I0
Agility: I0
Magic: I0
-Magic-
Senbonzakura
-A bladed weapon in hand breaks down into a thousand cherry blossom-shaped blades that the user can control with their Mind. Movement speed, sharpness, and distance scale with Mind usage.
-Chant: Scatter, Senbonzakura.
Flash Step
-A movement spell that uses magical energy to bridge the gap between two points. Distance scales with Mind usage while speed scales with the Agility Stat.
-Chant: Chantless
[Empty]
-Skills-
[Empty]
"That's a magic swordsman if I ever saw one." Tatsuo said while looking over James' Status.
"Yeah, but it's too bad I can't use Ddraig's flames, though." James replied.
"You have another slot for Magic." Momo said thoughtfully. "So, there's a chance you may awaken it with a Grimoire or a Level Up."
"One can hope." James replied with a shrug. "Anyway, you're next, Akatsuki."
Without a word, Akatsuki laid her own Status sheet on the table for everyone to see.
Status
Name: Hanekura Shizuka
Level: 1
-Attributes-
Strength: I0
Endurance: I0
Dexterity: I0
Agility: I0
Magic: I0
-Magic-
[Empty]
[Empty]
-Skills-
Silent Step
-A Skill that allows the user to move in relative silence. Silence scales to Dexterity while movement speed scales to Agility.
Sneak
-A skill that allows the user to lower their presence at the cost of movement speed. Level of presence concealment scales with Dexterity. Movement speed can be increased with higher Agility.
"An assassin." Aletia said simply. "It suits you."
"I thought so, too." Akatsuki replied with a nod. "I've got years of experience playing this build."
"Life is not a game." Sakura said cautiously.
"Say that again when you get transmigrated into an MMORPG." Akatsuki replied in a bland tone.
"Alfonzo and Lici are next." Tatsuo said.
In response, Alfonzo and Elicia exchanged glances. Then, after a short conversation through eye contact, they both laid their Status sheets on the table at the same time.
Status
Name: Alfonzo Marcus
Level: 1
-Attributes-
Strength: I0
Endurance: I0
Dexterity: I0
Agility: I0
Magic: I0
-Magic-
Corpus Fulmineum
-A spell that enhances the user's body with Lightning Magic. Strength, Endurance, Dexterity, and Agility increase with Mind usage.
-Chant: Oh lightning. Descend into this body and grant the power to vanquish my enemies. Lightning Body
Analysis Materiae
-A spell that allows the user to pulse magic power into an object to learn specific details about its makeup.
-Chant: Open your secrets to me. Analysis Materiae
[Empty]
-Skills-
[Empty]
Status
Name: Elicia Marcus Taylor
Level: 1
-Attributes-
Strength: I0
Endurance: I0
Dexterity: I0
Agility: I0
Magic: I0
-Magic-
Administratio Filorum
-A spell that allows the user to create threads with magic and manipulate the conjured threads. Length, duration, and minute control of the threads scales with Magic Stat and Mind usage
-Mend the Seams of Reality. Administratio Filorum
Implicatio Filorum
-The user conjures a large amount of magical thread before spreading it through the area. Then, at the user's command, the threads converge to immobilize a target. The scale and strength of the spell scale with the Magic Stat.
-Chant: Set the trap and real in the net. Implicatio Filorum
[Empty]
-Skills-
[Empty]
"That's about what I expected from Lici." James said. "But Alfonzo's seems a bit bare, doesn't it?"
"it can't be helped." Alfonzo replied with a shrug. "I'm kind of a bad ass. There just isn't enough space for all my magic."
"He's definitely the most humble of all of us." Akatsuki said while rolling her eyes.
"I was actually surprised that Scylla's [Release Command] was the chant for my spell." Elicia said with a smile. "She's not too happy about it, though."
"Actually, I bet she's more upset that you can't use her here." Alfonzo pointed out. "Riot has been yelling about it since we got here. Bedlam's just been laughing at Riot, though."
"My turn now." Aletia said, cutting off the conversation as she raised her Status sheet high above her head.
*Bang!*
Then, Aletia slammed her Status sheet on the table, her emotionless expression making it hard to tell if she was pleased or disappointed with her Status.
Status
Name: Aletia Galdea Vesperitio Avatari
Level: 1
-Attributes-
Strength: I0
Endurance: I0
Dexterity: I0
Agility: I0
Magic: I0
-Magic-
Dragon of the Five elements
-Allows the user to conjure a dragon of one of the five elements of Fire, Water, Earth, Lightning, and Wind to attack a target. The size and power of the spell scale with the Magic Stat and Mind usage.
-Chant: Oh, [Insert Element Here], I beseech thee. Gather at my call and smite mine enemies. [Insert Element Here] Dragon.
[Empty]
[Empty]
-Skills-
Super Regeneration
-As long as the user has remaining magic power and Mind, injuries will heal automatically.
Blood Replenishment
-By drinking the blood of a chosen partner, the user may replenish their Mind.
"That spell is just as broken as Tatsuo's Skill." Alfonzo muttered while reading the description of Aletia's [Dragon of the Five Elements] spell.
"Yes, if I'm not mistaken, mages in this world are restricted to three spells." Zelretch added. "but that spell gives her five separate spells in one.
"And that [Super Regeneration] first Skill." James said while pointing at Aletia's Skill. "That's just unfair."
"Well, she could already do that, though." Tatsuo pointed out. "How do you think she survived for three hundred years trapped in that stone."
"Touché." James replied with a shrug. "That doesn't change the fact that it's unfair."
"And the second one means I won't be able to get away from having my blood sucked even in this world." Tatsuo said with a huff.
"I'm still a vampire, you know?" Aletia asked while smiling, her fangs showing between her lips as she did so.
"Alright, let's wrap this up." Aislynn said calmly. "There's only one left."
Zelretch nodded at that. Then, like everyone else, he laid his Status Sheet on the table for everyone to see.
Status
Name: Kischur Zelretch Schweinorg
Level: 1
-Attributes-
Strength: I0
Endurance: I0
Dexterity: I0
Agility: I0
Magic: I0
-Magic-
Kaleidoscope
-Allows the wielder to create a passage glowing with kaleidoscopic colors to anywhere the user has been before. However, this spell cannot move between separate spaces.
-Chant: Pierce a hole to the Root, and show me all of the world's mysteries. Kaleidoscope.
Jewel Magecraft
-Allows the user to seal magic energy into jewels or magic stones to cast one time spells. Different jewels and the magic stones of different monsters have different effects.
-Chant: Chantless.
[Empty]
-Skills-
[Empty]
"They're basically watered-down versions of what you already use, aren't they?" Sakura asked while looking over Zelretch's spells.
"more or less." Zelretch replied. "But in a world like this one, they should be more than enough."
"The only issue is getting the jewels and magic stones you need." Momo said. "Do we have any idea what the price of uncut gems and jewels are?"
"They're a lot less expensive than Adventurer gear." Aislynn replied. "On top of that, we can just keep a portion of the magic stones you collect while exploring the Dungeon, as well."
"Oh, I forgot all monsters drop magic stones here." Violet said. "It's not like my world where monster drops are quite rare outside of bosses."
"So, are we going straight into the Dungeon afte we register tomorrow?" Elicia asked excitedly. "I've always wanted to go on a Dungeon diving adventure."
"If you want." Aislynn replied. "But I would suggest getting a good night's rest before doing so"
"In other words, we should take our asses to bed." Alfonzo said while smiling wryly.
"Precisely." Aislynn said while making a shooing motion. "Now, everyone, off to bed. You're probably more tired than you realize after the long trek from the village."
And with that, Aislynn cut off all other avenues for conversation, making everyone fall silent while forcing everyone to go to bed. She even forbid any sexy time between couples for tonight. And the tone when she did that let everyone know she would know if they chose to disobey, and the punishment would not be something they would want to experience.