"" means speaking
'' means thoughts
[] stystem
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A sharp. chilling wind cut through my very being snapping me out of my thoughts. My mind begins to clear. 'The ground,I'm on the ground'
Releasing a tired sigh slowly make my way onto my feet. "Where am I? Is this Elysium?" Turning around I begin to take in the sights around me. Lush fields with the occasional tree dotted upon the horizon.
Once I'd completed a full turn my eyes fell upon a distant city. A grand tower bathed in morning sun, surrounded by a city with towering walls. "No fucking way… is that babel tower. Am I in the danmachi world"
[beep… beep… ding System initiated. Congratulations you have met the conditions for awakening gacha game system.
Rewards given 5 gacha rolls, system interface]
"Yesssssss, my time has come! No more 9-5 for me" staring at the screen before my eyes an intense level of smugness radiated through me, with a few deep breaths I calmed myself to begin my rolls.
" okay. System can you hear me?" My answer was quickly given.
[ Ding… Host! System is always present, simply thinking about interacting with us can allow you to do so, no need to speak allowed. Ding… how may I help you host]
Seeing the message I couldn't help but smile a little before giving my reply. ' can you please use my gacha draws?'
[Ding…. Request confirmed gacha draws commencing…
Ding… you have aquired aspect of winter, greater ice magic, skill empowered growth, trait talented and finally companion Gem]
'Hmmmm interesting. System can you tell me more about my rewards.' Almost immediately my answer came.
[ Ding… Affirmative, now listing items and their discriptions.
Aspect of winter - host embodies winter down to his very soul. Increase affinity for all things close to winter.
Greater Ice magic - as long as enough mana is possessed and the spell is related to the ice it can be cast.
Skill empowered growth - increases the rate of growth by 5 times.
Trait talented - host will never hit a road block as long as enough effort is put in. Note, will not show up on gods falls system.
Companion gem - within the gem is a being who will join host on their journey. Note they will always be loyal to host.
Would host like to merge with rewards?]
"Of course system merge with my rewards." A goofy grin spread across my face. 'With these skills I'll easily be able to protect myself. Maybe even make loads of money'
However my joyful musing was quickly cut short as powerful bouts of pain ripped throughout my body.
Screams escaped me as it felt like I was being broken down only to be rebuilt. Time felt as if it came towards a standstill. However, once the pain stopped I noticed that the ground around me had been stained with both blood and some dark substances which smelt awful.
"That was awful, why couldn't it have at least warned me! Grate now that smell is all over my clothes. How am I supposed to make an impression on my new companion" complaining allowed help vent my frustrations but didn't stop the fact I smelled.
[ding… pittance package recived. System has gifted body clean, fresh clothes, beginner weapons, 2000 valis.
Ding… system wish host best of luck"
Seeing the system being so magnanimous I quickly moved away from the pool of blood and impurities which escaped my body.
Using the body clean and wearing new clothes I turn my gaze towards the gem. Closing my eyes I let out a sigh before crushing it in my palm.
[Ding… searching for suitable companion… ding… error, creating background due to host lacking. Error resolved background create, memories gained. Congratulations host companion is Delta source world eminence in shadow]
The moment the announcement ended a searing pain entered my brain not even lasting a full second.
As the system had said it created memories for me related to this world. 'so I'm from a far of village. Me and delta where raised together as childhood friends and decided to head to oario on our 17 birthdays. However we left early since currently we are both 16'
Letting out a sigh I turn to my head and look towards the sleeping delta. 'From my new memories I know that she got bored of walking and is forcing me to carry her whist she sleeps'
A small smile shows on my face as I pick the Therianthrope up and place her on my back and begin walking towards the city of orario.
The walk as towards the city was pleasant merchants would pass in their carts othering small greetings which I politely returned.
Around an hour of walking later delta began to stur from her sleep.
"Ehmm… art are we almost there" delta let out a light moan as she attempted to stretch herself out whist I carried her before resting her chin on my shoulder.
" Hm going by the distance should be about 30 minutes before we reach the gate, want to walk?" My question however was met with a resounding no. As she began to burry her face deeper into the side of my neck. ' is she sniffing me, I'll save that for another time'
Turning my attention back towards the gate I picked up the pace hoping to arrive before dark.
Once I arrived at the gate I noticed a small que of 2-4 people and some guards. Joining the line I quickly made my way towards the front.
As I stepped up to the guard he gave me a scrutinised look before speaking to me.
" is it the first time you both come to Orario?" Giving the guard a small nod be gestures for me to follow him.
After entering the guard house the man sits at a table before turning to me. "Right so I'm going to need to ask you a few questions. First is name and age. Second village, town or city of origin. Finally you need to state your purpose for visiting the city."
"My name is Artorias Ebon-frost. We both come from a village called windfell. It's towards the east. For your last question it's of course to become adventures!" A small bit of excited couldn't help but escape me. The guard however turned to my companion as if prompting her to answer.
" I am delta!" And with that proclamation she point her nose towards the sky before placing both hands on her hips.
Seeing this he just nodded before writing something down and then turning towards me again. "These are your papers, after paying the 250 valid fee each you can both enter the city with a travelling visa. To gain perminated residency you must join a familia or find sustainable employment and residency."
Giving the man a nod I handed over the valis after which me and Delta was led towards the exit and onto the streets of the city.
Turning towards Delta I couldn't help but let out a smile. " delta let's go quickly, this is the start of something new for us" with a light nod we began walking towards the great tower within the centre.
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