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Bell Cranel - Lv. 1
Str (Strength): I-82
End (Endurance): I-13
Dex (Dexterity): I-96
Agi (Agility): H-172
Mag (Magic): I-10
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What a strange child!
"Bell-kuuuun~❤ Make sure you come back!"
:|: Potential x Passion (I):|:
Bell watched as a group of adventurers sprint past him. It caused him to blink in questioning and curiosity. He glanced in the direction they came from and only saw a group of fodder Kobolds.
I c... I can do this!
Bell carefully observed a group of Kobolds. Kobolds were weak, short and mostly ignored as they were on the highest of floors. Kobolds were like a goblin with the head of a wolf, covered in hair, from head to toe, usually red or white in color, and equipped with sharp teeth, claws, sometimes, even armor and/or weapons. They moved as a group but they weren't that smart so their teamwork wasn't much to fear. However, being a literal rookie, he still had to watch out—even more so because he was a solo adventurer since his Familia only contained him at the moment and no one wanted to pair with a rookie.
Bell lunged forward to swipe at an unsuspecting Kobold who had stray a bit away from the group in favor to pick at the wall.
—Shhhk!
The kobold took a direct hit to the chest, as Bell easily drew blood from the gaping slash with his first and cheap dagger. With practiced dexterity, he flipped the dagger across his fingers and held it in the reverse position. That spot he was going to aim his knife towards was near the monster's weakness, the place that contained a {Magic Stone} or a lesser version, a {Magic Stone Fragment}. Since, he was on one of the easiest and highest floors (FL5), he only got a fragment, which was the size of a nail. However, if he was to severely damage the stone or fragment, it would become useless. With that, he drove the blade near where a heart for humans would be, swinging out his legs to slam the monster into the ground.
"Huuuuwah!" The lesser goblin howled in pain, drawing the attention of its group before it faded away into ashes since Bell had drew out its {Magic Stone Fragment} or source of life.
—Vrrrrmmm!
Uncaring to the disappearance of the Kobold, Bell readied himself for the 4-on-1, his stance full of vigor. Grandfather! I can do this!
Two of the four Kobolds lunged at him. Their speeds were slower than Bell's but having to fight two monsters at the same time, he had no choice to go on the defensive. Bell dodged the attack that had gotten to him first and kicked away the snarling monster. His eyes weren't at the one he kicked away but trained towards the second Kobold, who ran with both of its claws ready to draw blood from him in a full-frontal attack.
I will be a hero!
Swinging its arm wildly, it finally reached Bell. Unable to read the wild strikes, Bell had to step back and ready a swift strike to end the raging Kobold.
—ShhK!
Just like the first Kobold he killed, it vanished as ashes, dropping a Fragment. However, this time Bell had gotten loot, a claw from the Kobold. Swiping quickly to pick it, he went to—
"Oof!" His world blurred as something red—one of the remaining two Kobolds—dripping with some sort of liquid slammed into him.
Ooohaaah! A roar overtook his senses, and the morbid sense of fear overwhelmed even that. It was unlike anything Bell had ever heard before. However, he could feel the overpowering strength it had. Bell grunted as he got up rather slowly from ground, quickly pushing the bleeding and dead Kobold off of him to find what beast threw it at him. Ohaah! The beast filled his vision in all its muscled glory.
A Minotaur.
A Lv. 2 monster on a Lv. 1 floor. It was a dangerous fact that Lv. 2 were far greater than Lv. 1. Minotaurs were some of the stronger Lv. 2 monsters. Thus, even a Lv. 2 would have some trouble fighting the horned beast.
It stared at him, huffing. Bell could only stare back, frozen with fear. No wonder those adventurers ran off like that before. He wanted to run, and follow all those sincere promises he made with Eina-san. However, if he ran, surely the Minotaur would follow, even for its size it wouldn't be good to underestimate its speed. He couldn't allow it to hurt other people, especially after what happened his grandfather. Certainly, someone would tell the guild about the Lv. 2 monster on the Lv. 1 floor. Or someone should be chasing it from the lower levels.
I have to believe! That—that person will come soon!
Bell took off, glancing behind himself to make sure it was chasing him. Chasing him, it was. Even gaining on him, shortening the distance.
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—I'm... trapped. With that realization, Bell truly caught up to the fear that hid within him. He turned to the huffing beast who roared as it came to same realization. That caused Bell to back up against the wall and glance for anything. T-There's n-nothing! He tore his eyes from his surroundings and stared at the approaching Menace. His breathing hitched and Bell felt his body shake.
He suddenly shut his eyes, tight.
I guess, I'll see you Grandpa... His thoughts went south and grim ...Kami-sama... Sorry... As her bright and joyful self, Hestia appeared into his head. "Bell-kuuuun!"
Suddenly, a red flame appeared, replacing his goddess, and was followed by a voice.
[Hoh? It's been a long while.] As suddenly as the voice came and the flame's appearance, a towering red dragon manifested before the 14 year old boy. The said boy fell back, and stared in shock as the even-more-fearsome-than-the-Minotaur approached him. [Boy, do you require—power?]
Bell didn't say anything but looked on confused. The dragon wasn't going to eat him? But, instead give him "power," as the dragon had put it? "I-" Still, the dragon was scary and huge!
[I can give you power.]
"Y-Yes, I need strength," Bell said, meekly, unsure what was really happening as he seemed to be in a new place, surrounded by blackness.
[Alright, repeat after me,] the dragon paused, looking onward somewhere in the shadows, ["Boost!" which should double your power.]
"B-Boost!" The surrounding blackness vanished and he was faced with the Minotaur, however, he didn't realize that a red gantlet had overtook his left arm, up to his elbow.
[BOOSTED GEAR]
[BOOST]
Instantly, Bell felt empowered, lighter, and almost unstoppable. He stared at the grossly muscled beast, who simply sped up it's pace, roared. Raaagh! That had took away Bell's high immediately, he still didn't have enough power to take on the horned monster. Thus, he took off.
Seeing that he was faster, as he ran from the gaining beast, he decided he would keep running. He just—couldn't—allow any other adventurers to get caught up with the Minotaur! The inner hero within him wouldn't allow it! A-And, maybe, I could finally find a...
[Call upon "Boost," every ten seconds, until you reach near your magical or physical limit. Using "Boost" simply drains your stamina, so watch yourself, Boy.] Bell blinked at the advice. The potential the dragon was giving him was limitless!
[BOOST]
Again, his speed had increased. And so had distance between him and the Minotaur shrink at a constantly slowing pace.
M-Maybe, I could even... "Fight it?" The logical part of him told him it was suicide, but surely if he called upon "Boost" enough times, he could fight it. Thinking like that, he turned to his knife. It was cheap, weak, and given to him by the Guild. He began have doubts whether he could fight the thick-skinned monster with it.
[Surely, you are able to outrun, or at least, outmaneuver the mere Minotaur, Boy.] Ddraig could only wonder to himself, why the white-haired boy hasn't took off.
I-I can't do that! It'll kill other adventurers! I'll wait for help! Surely, it'll come! I k-know it will!
[...] Ddraig didn't respond since he knew there was no changing the young boy's mind with such thoughts as his own. He could only hope, it wouldn't spell the end of his new partner so early ...It hadn't last time with his "last" partner... by all technically, at least. However, based on what was happening around him, the boy, Bell, was certainly alone, unlike a certain brown-haired Hero.
Soon, Bell had finally caught sight of four adventurers. They didn't look like their were on a scale of a Lv. 2 adventurer so Bell tried to warn them. He waved his hands out frantically. "There's a Minotaur coming! Get away from here!"
The tallest of the group glanced at the boy before he sneered, "Who is this guy? A Lv. 2 monster on a Lv. 1 floor, such as this one? What is he crazy?" Three of the four adventurers laughed at the sheer joke of that, paying no heed to the huffing of the beast approaching in their loud and haunty laughter.
However, Bell did and it caused him to nervously glance back between the way he came and the adventurers. "I'm not lying! Please believe me, it's coming this way right now! Get away while you can!"
"This little punk seems like he's hiding something..." The four adventurers sneered in disgust and moved towards the easily intimidated boy, who backed up slightly. They say the shiny armor on his arm after all.
Oohaaah! At the sound, the four adventurers' bodies rattled and they gulped when the muscle-packed monster appeared.
Bell response to it was quick, and he withdrew his basic dagger once more. "Please just go! I'll hold it off!" Whether or not the adventurers believe that the scrawny boy could actually hold off the Minotaur, didn't change their course of action. They had screamed, in pure horror, as they ran off, most likely to alert the guild as any sensible adventurer would do.
The white-haired boy sighed in relief but never allowing his eyes leave the figure of the beast staring right back.
However, the Minotaur charged first, throwing its head forward, aiming to impale the poor boy.
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|:[Dragon x Drive]:|
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Vorpal: ...Like it? I wanted this chapter to be longer (This chapter was actually this size for like half a year), but I said screw it and posted this. If you're hoping for another update soon—Uh, sorry in advance, it took me forever to post this in the first place...
As for HSDxD characters—To be honest, I'd rather use OCs but most of them will be dead since I'm placing this story faaaar after DxD's canon, "where magic overtook technology when a massive war broke out." Some characters I'll bring back to life.
As for why Sacred Gears aren't a "normal" occurrence, will be explained later, along with Devils and their importance...
Oh, and the title has nothing to do with the anime/mange which is has the same title. (I think? I haven't actually seen much about it)
...Explanations of "stuff" below for those who are curious...
Stats: End is a combination of "health," "stamina," but mostly "defense" Dex is his skill to be able to perform actions, like his quickness to "play" with his knife or the precision of his throwing a knife. Mag is size of his mana pool which Bell will draw from, the rate his mana regenerates and his affinity with magic spell, items, etc. DrE is the same as Mag but with draconic (suggestive/relation of dragon(s)) items, and his draconic energy pool.
(Highest to Lowest tier)
S (900-999)
A (800-899) Lvl-up Ready
B (700-799)
C (600-699) Pro
D (500-599) Advanced
E (400-499)
F (300-399) Fluent
G (200-299)
H (100-199) Beginner
I (0-99) Noob
It is disgustingly hard/slow to increase stats, especially at a higher tier and level.
Why the [Boosted Gear]?
It's just like his Argonaut skill, basically. But, as a sacred gear from HSDxD, it could also affect his growth just like RealisPhase/(Alt)RealizeFreeze since sacred gears do that regardless. Also, while I do like the move, FlameBolt could be replace with DragonShot (what about a combination of the two?). And I absolutely love the Boosted Gear for some reason. Also, as for Ddraig calling Bell "Boy" instead of "Partner," will be explained.
As to why Bell could use DragonShot and the [Boosted Gear] easily without as much training as Issei is because he is a blessed human, which greatly surpasses Issei's metaphoric level when Issei had initially became a devil. At least on how I perceive the blessing and Bell's current stats...
In anime, for some reason, when seeing - "Word x Word," the "x" would be disregarded and so the title of this story and prologue would be said/read as "Dragon Drive" & "Potential Passion," respectively.
Random: ...How should he unlock BxB?
"Have a Nice Day!"
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