|:[Paragon: Surge]:|
[:| [Ravel I] : Early Afternoon : Random Street |:]
"—Kami-sama!"
Bell Cranel found himself dragged from corner to corner by a petite yet busty woman covered in a quite revealing white one-piece mini dress, and various sapphire ribbons. Embarrassed with attention, Bell Cranel timidly yelled at his Goddess, "S-Slow down!"
The stares around them were making him timid and with how many there were, he couldn't help but notice them. He wanted to hide but at the same time, he wondered why his Goddess was so excited and kinda grew excited at the "quest." If he were honest, he would think her excitement was contagious. That thought made him smile awkwardly.
Turning back, yet not slowing, Hestia sent an infectious and eager smile, "Hurry, Bell-kun!"
Hestia didn't mind the stares, no, rather, she was used to such unbecoming looks, as it was the same in the boring Heaven. Most men, include the oh-so great Gods, don't know how to control themselves, tsk!
—But, not Bell!
No matter what she did to him, he would also look away! It hurt her pride as one of the most beautiful Goddesses!
She knew she didn't need to be a Goddess of Desire, Love and so on, to be pretty. However, she didn't really care for her natural looks. That was, until she met Bell, her beloved first—(≥/ / /≤) 'Bell-kuuun!'—she ignored the cheek-reddening thought at that one moment—of her Familia. It didn't matter what everyone else thought as some knew her as a beggar, or a Monarch (for some ungodly reason, she couldn't understand), and many other titles she care little for.
Nevertheless, she knew Bell would be an important person one day! Most definitely!
And, I will—with Bell!
Her cheeks burned at the random thought.
There was many ways to interpret her thoughts...
No-No! Not now! But-
"Kami-sama, watch out!" The "young" woman, busy in her thoughts, didn't see a cart dragged by two full-on-sprinting horses about to collide into her. Her bright cobalt eyes widened; she may as well be human when it came to everything, including pain. Even she wouldn't come out unscathed, though she still did have a rather advanced healing factor.
Her world started to spin and merge until she felt a body pressed firmly underneath her.
"S-Sorry!" The rider of the cart and horses yelled as he raced past.
"Kami-sama, are you okay?!" Blinding white hair and concerned ruby eyes filled her vision.
"...Bell-kun..." It made her tear-up slightly. She could always rely on her Familia (the sole member of it, at least), but it made her guilty, very much so.
Her Familia, or simply Bell, brought all she needed and wanted (since she didn't care for luxuries, for she was the god of Family & "Togetherness," but wouldn't really be objective to having them either). Food, warmth or anything she could name was taken care of mostly by him. All she could do for him was to give him a push or the ability to do so. She wasn't like those other gods who made things, forged with metals, infused potions, or had anything to do something. She was simply the god who could bring powers together, however, how could she had absolutely nothing? But, thank goodness, she recruited Bell.
Yet, she honestly believed if another Familia got their hands on Bell, it would have the same outcome. That was just what kind of person her "child" was. The trusting, loving, and the budding Bell would rise to any and every occasion and the fight with the [Black Goliath], only further to push that reasoning.
All she could do was to get a sideline job that gave her a meager fraction of his "pay."
But! She couldn't deflate Bell because of her guilt, if anything, he would make her to be some great Goddess—which she may be or could've been—then push her guilt for a later notice and make her smile at his purity and cheerfulness.
She shrugged off his concern—it wasn't that she didn't like because she definitely did—and stood up quickly, wiping herself down of dried dirt. She acted like she didn't see his expression as she ignored his concern for "whatever" she was excited for. She knew Bell didn't like the fact she, a "greater" being, put her life on the line for someone like him, a "simple" human.
"We still have to hurry, Bell-kun!" She hid her discomfort and faked a smiled, which was rather convincing. Especially since, she lived her life on Earth with the bare necessities, faking a smile to a murky mirror, to herself, day to day, in some way to cheer herself up. It worked... every now and then...
However, Hestia knew that she could make him laugh and smile easily just by doing it herself.
The awkward smile on his face and his urge to hide returned. It made the fake smile become a genuine smile. Now that's my child!
"Kami-sama!" And Bell was dragged off again.
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[:| Hostess of Fertility's Entrance |:]
...
"Kami-sama, what are we doing here?"
Standing outside the wooden pub/diner, Hestia looked his way. As Bell neared, Hestia's mischievous grin only seemed to widen.
All she said before she disappeared behind the ominous doors was "Tehe~! It's a secret~" With that, her figure faded within the oddly unlit bar.
"Kami-sama!" Bell wasn't sure if he should be worried, anxious, afraid or something, but slowly made his way to the double swinging doors, cautious.
"Haauh..." With a sigh, he shut his eyes tightly and, with a moment of hesitation, he pushed forth the wooden doors.
...
Here's a simple breakdown of Current & Future Bell Cranel:
Current » Future
Title: "Little Rookie / Record Holder" (Lv. 2 / Lv. 3 (Is that correct?)) » "Hybrid / (Black) Paragon" (Lv. 4)
Using both hands for various things (Usual melee in one hand and magic out the other),
Bell uses his abilities to swiftly decimate opponents.
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Ranks: F, E, D, C, B, A, S, SS, SSS | V, X (|Z|) | (Possible for #- / #- - or #+ / #++)
({Base*} » Future*)
(Different/Simplified from Canon)
(May Change)
Stat: {Lvl.1} » Lvl.4 (Description)
Health: {SS+} » V– (Amount of Sustainable Damage)
Attack: {SSS+} » X (Potential Damage Output)
Defense: {SS- -} » SSS++ (Potential of Lowered Damage)
Agility: {SSS+} » Z- (Speed & Reflex Time)
Magic: {A+} » V– (Affinity with Spells/Magic Items)
Mana: {A+} » SSS+ (Amount/Pool)
Rage: {4} » 5 (Maximum increase in base stats when using Argonaut*) [Ex: {B–} » A / {S} » SS+]
lv.2:
Luck: Z » Z+ (Harem: {F- -} » Z++ [A joke, haha...])
Lv.3:
Resistance: Z » Z (...Luck Assisted)
Lv.4:
Perception: {A–} » SSS+ ("Reading"/Sense)
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[(Typical) Inventory]:
Lv.1 & 2:
(:Evolution (Mystical/God) -Omega(Knife)- Class:) Hestia's Knife: (One-handed) (Long Dagger) Grows stronger in every use and according to its welder's talent/potential
(:Moderate -Guard(Armor)- Class:) (Green) Weapon Guard/Knife Sheath ("Green Supporter"): (Left Forearm) Can counter sharp or blunt weapon; can hold a knife
(:Moderate -Fire(Knife)- Class:) Ushiwakamaru: (One-Handed) (Double-edged Dagger) Slight fire element; also called "Mino-tan" –Weelzclov
(:Moderate -Guard(Armor)- Class:) (Green) Weapon Guard/Knife Sheath ("Green Supporter ver.2"): (Left Forearm) Can counter sharp or blunt weapon; holds up to 2 knives
(:Moderate -Guard(Armor)- Class:) [White] Pyonkichi Mk-III: Lightweight yet durable Armor –Weelzclov
(:Simple -Guard(Cloak)- Class:) [Red] Cloak: (Fully Bodied & Hooded) heat-resilient & somewhat water-resilient
(:Simple -Magic(Misc.)- Class:) [Blue] Teleport Shard(s): (Max: 5) (Hip) Teleports to nearest haven/safe-floor; must be held in a specific pouch
Lv.3:
(:Advanced Weapon -Fire(Knife)- Class:) Ushiwakamarunishiki: (One-handed) (Long double-edged dagger) Upgraded version of "Mino-tan" –Weelzclov
(:Advanced Guard -Light(Armor)- Class:) [White] Pyonkichi Mk-IV: (Fully Bodied) Lightweight yet durable armor –Weelzclov
(:Evolution(Fusion/God) -Shadow(Cloak)- Class) [Midnight Black/Fused] Demonic Wings: (Back) Gains the ability "Flight;" radiances a vile feeling –... (Perm.)
(:Advanced Guard -Meta(Armor)- Class:) [White] Pyonkichi Mk-V: (Fully Bodied) Lightweight yet durable armor –Weelzclov
Lv.4:
(:Advanced Guard -Hybrid(Armor)- Class:) [White] Pyonkichi Mk-VI: (Fully Bodied) Lightweight yet durable armor –Weelzclov
(:Advanced Guard -Hybrid(Armor)- Class:) [White] Pyonkichi Mk-VII: (Fully Bodied) Lightweight yet durable armor –Weelzclov
(:Advanced Guard -Magic(Glove)- Class:) [White] Meta-Scaled Glove: (Left Hand) (Fingerless) Enhances his "Magic" & "Mana" stat; Various red designs –Weelzclov
(:Advanced Misc. -Magic(Misc.)- Class:) [White] Magic Shelf: Can hold items in a distant space; a small box that expands at a touch (Max: 7)
(:Dreadnought(Relic) -Shadow(Sword)- Class:) [Midnight Black] Prime ("First Exile"): (Short-Sword) Radiants black mist that varies in uses, including acting as a sheath –...
(:Stealth -Omega(Cloak)- Class) Void Cloak: (Fully Bodied & Hooded) Gains the ability "Veil;" Color is interchangeable; Upgraded ver. Cloak –...
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[:|Abilities|:]
Lv.1 & 2:
Benediction/Blessing: Hestia's Blessing; Gains "Stats" | (Passive)
Realis Phase: Fast Growth; Effects depend on feelings | (Passive)
Argonaut: Able to "charge up;" when fully charged, an empowering white glow appears [Gains "Rage"] | (Active [Enhancing] Passive)
Luck: Luck increases; affects various things including "Drops Rate/Rarity" (Unnoted Stat) [Gains the Stat "Luck"](Lvl 2's Passive)
Lv.3:
Abnormal Resistance: Negates the effects of abnormalities such as poisons [Gains the stat "Resistance"] | (Lv.3's Passive)
Flight: Can fly long distances ([Gained] Active Passive)**
Lv.4:
Affinity: Decreases in directed negative emotion, increases positive emotions and insight [Gains the stat "Perception"] | (Lv.4's Passive)
Veil: Able to hide one's presence, at the cost of speed—up until a noise is made | ([Gained] Active Passive) **
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Spells | Output Device
Lv.2:
Firebolt: (Command Spell "Firebolt!") Summons a blast of fire with the speed and shape of lightning [Taught/Learnt] | Hand(s)
Slash: (Command Spell "Drive Through!") Summons a powerful incorporeal slash, to drive forward [Self-Taught/Awakened] | Weapon/Hands
Lv.3:
Jet: (Command Spell "Burst") Summons a burst of wind to drive towards the desired direction | Hand(s)/Feet
Venom Vice: (Chant Spell) Summons a sturdy poisonous cage; can double as a shield for those with "Abnormal Resistance" [Inspired] | Two-Handed
Lv.4:
Naught: (Voluntary Spell) Nullifies a "small" spell (Dependent on magical output) [Descendant/Awakened] | Forearm(s)/Weapon
* = Without Armor/Weapons/Enhancements/Abilities
** = Must Carry Specific Equipment
^ = With Armor/Weapons
When leveling up, an adventurer has a choice for a passive, and their stats plummet because a Lv.1's rank S stat differs from a Lv.2's rank S stat and the same for 2 to 3 and etc., thus would drop at least seven ranks (depending on their "build" Ex. - Tank = Health & Defense drop the least) when beginning a new level. Ex. - S {Lv.1} » A- - {Lv.2}
Vorpal: ...I'm bored... This is an old project of my that I let collect dust...
I've only read a little from the manga and used the wiki to help...
As of this prologue, Bell is Lv.2.
...Seems confusing?
Uh...
'Til next time, ne?
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Trivia:
Did you know that Bell is only 14?
...I didn't
That does explain a lot of things, though
Syr: 18...
"Lili"/Liliruka: 15... {Lv. 1 » Lv.2}
Aizu: 16... {Lv.5 » Lv.6}
Ryuu: 21... {Lv.4 » Lv.5}
Bell seems to like older girls...
And older girls seem to like him...