Yeah I did not like that smile, it speaks of mischief. I must have looked like that to my family when I used to prank them.
But, To be honest I was not that interested in having a system bind to me though, I would take it if that is my only choice of getting stronger.
" No you/I are not that keen on having a system bound to us. So I thought of something different since I can't make you overpowered because it might break the balance. And besides, it won't make you grow to your full potential."
"Break the balance of what?" I asked.
" Well I am not the only mighty being out there. If I made you OP from the start then your potential might get locked there and even if that is not the case those other beings won't be too keen on welcoming another mighty being in their rank."
That is understandable I guess. Even in the human world people in power usually never wanted more people on the same level as them. Not to mention here we are talking about godly beings.
"Ok so? If I am not getting a system then what do I get?"
He gave a thoughtful look like he is thinking about something deep but I know he is Just pretending because it was something I would do. In this short amount of time I was starting to believe that he really was a part of me. Or he was someone who is really good with acting. Whichever is the case as I am now there is no way for me to know it.
"Hmm I am going to give you a chance to choose your race. Be aware other than that I can't give you more cheats since if you put your mind to it and chose a good race in a world like danmachi that alone will give you a good boost. So take your time and pick whichever you want."
Just as he/I(that so mouthful I will just refer to him/I as he or him) said that a long and I mean a very long list of names flash in front of my eyes.
"You can just think of a race name or some characteristic related to them and it will appear in front of you. You can just click on them to see the description."
After hearing that I thought of elf and a list of several type of elves appear in front of me
Elf
Dark elf
Moon elf
Forest elf
Ice elf
High elf
Etc…
I click on the high elf option. And the description appear in front of me
High elf :- high elf are usually a part of Royalty but it is not an absolute. They can live for thousands upon thousands of years and have initiated talent for magic. They Dislike being touched by strangers. The amount of dislike varies person to person and only let people they trust deeply to touch them etc. (the generic things).
Yup I thought as much but I have already decided the race that I am going to reincarnate as.
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High Human. As I thought of that name, it appeared in front of me.
High human :- they are a race of the mighty and are very rare. They have high physical strength and also have high agility. And as capable in magic as high elves. They also have extreme adaptability and have a very fast growth rate. They also have an ageless body and they won't die as long as they are not killed. It is estimated that in the whole multiverse they number only a few billions.
Yup feels like an overpowered race and having a high growth rate and extreme adaptability is a deadly combo. I always wondered why there are not that many stories with mc being of this race.
"So you have decided huh."
"You know what I will choose from the start don't you?"
"Yeah but I was still doubting after all even if we are the same there is a possibility that you might behave differently but I guess I was just worried for no reason."
"Worried?" I frowned.
"Don't worry it was not that important."
I knew that was a lie but I kept quiet. After all, I was able to guess just by the looks in his eye that he wouldn't answer that question even if I asked. Besides, I was just too excited to go to danmach universe and meet the waifu queen's.
"So are you ready now?" he asked.
"Yeah but won't it create a problem– my race I mean from what I remember there was no mention of this race in the anime?"
"Nah. The world will create a lore according to it so you don't have to worry about that."
"Ok. But before you send me to my merry way. Can I ask you for a favour" I asked. Since it was really important.
"You want to save them, No you want to save her. Save Ryuu from that tragedy don't you." He asked or rather said with intrigue.
Yeah I wanted to save Ryuu from that tragedy where she lost her Family. I don't want her to go through that pain.
"That's fine. I was going to send you to that timeline anyway."
"Thank you." I said gratefully.
"Then get ready in 3…2…" he started the countdown as I started losing consciousness.
"Oh I forgot to mention some things will be different but don't worry most events will be the same and 1."
That was the last thing I heard before I lost consciousness fully.
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I regained my consciousness before I even took in the surroundings I cussed at him.
"Shit. I hate myself(him). What does he mean by that?"
Sigh. Well I will understand it with time I guess. As I calmed down I was finally able to look at myself and my surroundings. I was standing in an alley by the side of the road.
"This is really happening huh. I examined my hands and they were largely the same except that my light brown skin held a subtle change like it was much tougher than before. I examined my appearance on the puddle of water and I must say if before I was decent looking right now I look way more handsome.
I was wearing a white shirt and brown pants as well as brown combat boots.
As I walked out of the alley I was able to see the buildings, the road made of cobblestone, people with different races like prums , elfs, dwarves, demi-humans of different races, humans and many more. A lot of them were holding different kinds of weapons like swords, Spears, staff, daggers, War hammer,etc.who I guess were adventures. They were wearing different types of clothes, some were wearing robes, and some armour while some were wearing clothing so light that it only covered their main body parts etc. The shopkeepers trying to get the attention of the passersby to sell their wares. But the thing that got my attention the most was the symbol of Orario city, the tower of Babel. It was so huge that it seemed like it would literally pierce through the sky. And the other thing I noticed was that there seemed to be a slight tension in the air. I guess it is not something that can be helped after all this is the time when evelius activities were at their peak.
"I was worrying a little thinking he might just drop me on the other side of the world as a joke but Looked like my worries were unnecessary.
But now I have to navigate the city. All I know is my destination but not the path that will lead me to it. But my destination is popular enough for me to find it easily after asking around a little. And before long I was able to see the mansion from a distance.
"The Twilight mansion huh, It is a beautiful mansion no doubt about that."
As I got near the mansion I was met with stares from the 2 guards standing in front of the main gate. I can feel that they were ready to grab their weapons if the need arises. They did not unsheathe their weapons but were ready. But my attention was not on them but in the courtyard where I was able to see a part of my moon *cough* I mean I was able to see a beautiful woman. Her emerald hair caught the sunlight like spun milk, and her pointed ears twitched slightly as she was training a group of young adventurers. Her staff, Royal spirit, rested against her shoulders as she called out corrections in that melodious voice I only imagined before. I stood there frozen in the novel. She is described as beautiful, noble, wise but reality far exceeds those terms. There was an aura around her that speaks of her almost century of accumulated knowledge and strength. When she moved, it was with grace that seemed to bend the very air around her. Her beauty really could rival those of gods. The anime really does not do justice to her. She must have felt my gaze as our eyes met.
"Stop! What business do you have with loki familia?" The guard's words brought my attention back to them.
"I am here to join." I replied. "I am a new adventurer but I believe I can contribute to your familia's strength."
The guard exchanged glances. The second, a demi-humans with fox ears, One that I was actively trying to ignore, snorted. "Every fresh-faced kid seems to think they are a hero nowadays. What makes you special?"
Before I could answer, Riviera's voice carried across the courtyard. " What's the commotion, Hendrik?"
The scarred guard strengthen. "Another wanna be hero Reveria-sama. Should we send him to guild to get some basic knowledge first?"
The high elf approached the gate, her green eye studying me with an intensity that make me feel like she was looking at my very soul. Up close her beauty was even more striking–agless features that held both kindness and authorities. And those beautiful eyes that held wisdom accumulated over almost a century.
"You are not from Orario." she observed, her voice carrying the musical accent of her people. "But there's something else." she tilted her head so cute, those pointed ears twitching slightly. "Your mana signature is unusual. Almost like…"
"A High Human" I finished quietly.
The effect was immediate. Both guards stepped back, hands moving to their weapons, while Riveria eyes widened in surprise. High Humans were legendary– being touched by the divine power. Ageless and Mighty. They were supposedly extinct. Or atleast that is the knowledge I got in my head after arriving here. But that still does not explain their variness.
"Impossible." She whispered. "The High Human race should have left this world thousands of years ago."
"That Right. I got involved in an accident and ended up in this world." I said from the limited information I have in my head he has already made a backstory for me here. Though I did not know that Riveria was able to study someone's mana signature.
Riveria studied him for a long moment. Her magical senses no doubt confirming what her eyes suggested. Finally she nodded to the guards.
"Open the gates. This one bears an examination."
As the iron gate swung opened. As I step foot inside the Twilight manor permise.
I noticed that the courtyard was much larger than I thought, with training areas , gardens and waht looked like workshops scattered throughout. The younger adventurer stopped their practice to look at the newcomer that is me.
"Follow me." Riveria commanded and led me towards the main building."Loki will want to meet you personally. It's not everyday that a supposedly extinct race decides to grace us with their presence."
Extinct huh. I guess you can call it that if there is no one alive in this world of that species then they can be called an extinct race.
Her tone held a mixture of curiosity and skepticism. That made me smile. This was the Riveria I remember from the novels–brilliant, cautious and utterly devoted to protecting her familia.
"Before we continue." she said, Pausing at the manor entrance, "we have not introduced ourselves have we. I am Riveria Ljos Alf, One of the executives of Loki familia. It is a pleasure meeting you."
"Arin Kael" I said as it is not a name that I had before but what I have choose to give myself in this new life. It is not a name that describes who I was but who I wish to become.
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"It is a pleasure to meet you too."