DxD: Scion of Lucifuge-Chapter 288: Adventure in Orario Begins—Roy Familia—Meeting Hestia!

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As soon as Roy mentioned needing Familia members, the girls eagerly volunteered.

"Roy-sama, let me go! I'll do my best!"

"Roy-onii-chan, I want to go too!"

"Me too! Me too!"

"Daddy, take me! I'll be good!"

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Amidst their clamoring, Roy considered his options. He couldn't take too many this time.

He had to add members gradually.

Bringing a large group would attract unwanted attention.

So, he decided to take only five, and their power couldn't exceed Tier 5 (Planetary)—the level at which this world recognized the descent of a God.

Ideally, they should be below Maou-class level.

After explaining his criteria, the number of volunteers dwindled significantly.

Many of the girls had reached Tier 5 in the Campione! world.

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And most had become Campiones.

Since his primary goal was to establish a connection between the worlds and create a training ground for the Cursed Children, Roy chose Kisara Tendo, Enju Aihara, Kohina, Megumin, and Yukari Endou.

He hadn't intended to bring Megumin and Yukari, but he couldn't resist Megumin's chuunibyou antics, so he relented.

Having chosen his team, Roy didn't waste any time. He returned to Orario with the five girls.

"So this is Orario? It's—different," Enju commented, looking at the crowds of people.

"Hmph! It's time for these people to witness the might of Explosion magic!" Megumin declared, striking a chuunibyou pose.

Roy sighed and flicked their foreheads playfully. "Let's find a place to bestow my blessing first. Then you can go adventuring in the dungeon. Remember, collect as many magic stones as you can."

"Understood, Roy! With me—Megumin, around, we'll be swimming in magic stones!" Megumin said, still in character.

Despite having become a woman, Megumin's chuunibyou personality hadn't changed, much to Roy's amusement.

After all, Megumin wouldn't be Megumin without her chuunibyou antics.

"Remember, we're going into a dungeon. You can't use Explosion magic there," Roy reminded her.

Megumin froze. She hadn't thought of that.

Was she—useless now?

"Don't worry, Megumin. You can still use Explosion in open areas. Or you could just—reduce its power," Yukari suggested.

"That's right! Then I can cast it multiple times!" Megumin's eyes lit up.

Roy was surprised. Megumin—known for her obsession with maximizing the power of Explosion, even at the cost of collapsing afterward, was willing to reduce its power just to be useful? That was unexpected.

He didn't comment and simply offered a silent prayer for the other adventurers.

Encountering Megumin and her Explosion magic would be a disaster for them.

After…acquiring some Valis from a few passing adventurers, Roy took the girls to an inn.

"Take off your clothes," he instructed.

Kisara, Enju, Megumin, and Yukari blushed.

Kohina, however, was already naked.

Roy's eye twitched. He had simply meant for them to expose their backs so he could bestow his blessing.

After being recognized as a God by this world, the method for bestowing blessings had appeared in his mind.

He had Kohina lie down and began the ritual.

A drop of blood from his index finger, and the blessing was complete.

Kisara and Yukari, seeing this, finally understood and blushed at their earlier misunderstanding.

"The blessing is complete, Kohina. Get dressed," Roy said, helping her up.

Since the blessing had just been bestowed, her stats were all zero. He didn't bother checking them.

But with Kohina's Ultimate-class power, he wondered what level adventurer she would be considered in this world.

She was likely invincible among adventurers.

Even Level 7 or 8 adventurers were nothing compared to Kohina.

"Alright, who's next?" Roy looked at the other girls.

Megumin, feeling shy, didn't speak up. Yukari, however, raised her hand. "I'll go next." She turned around and removed her top.

The view from behind was—quite nice.

Roy bestowed his blessing on each of the girls.

Then, they went to the Adventurer's Guild to register their Familia.

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"Hello, Is there anything I can help you with?" Eina Tulle—a half-elf receptionist, greeted Roy with a polite smile.

"We're here to register," Roy replied.

"Are you a new God? Do you have a familia?" Eina asked, surprised. It was rare for a new God to arrive in Orario.

"These are my Familia members," Roy said, gesturing to the girls behind him.

"Certainly, God. I'll process your registration right away," Eina said, bowing respectfully.

"There's no need to call me 'God.' Just Roy is fine," Roy chuckled.

"Ah, yes—Roy-sama." Eina was surprised by his casual demeanor.

Gods were usually only kind to their own Familia, treating other humans with a sense of superiority.

As Eina processed their registration, the other adventurers in the hall began whispering.

"Hey, it's a new God! And he already has five Familia members. He's lucky."

"I wonder what kind of God he is. Orario is already crowded with Familias. It won't be easy for him to establish himself."

"I heard Hestia is working part-time now."

"That's right. But this God is lucky. At least he has a Familia."

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Roy overheard their conversation but didn't pay much attention.

Orario was dominated by a few powerful Familias, but he was confident he could establish himself.

The registration was quickly completed. Roy used the Lucifuge family crest as his Familia's emblem.

The Roy Familia was officially established.

"Alright, my Familia—go forth and conquer the dungeon!" Roy said, pointing towards the dungeon's entrance.

Kisara and Yukari sighed. Had Roy been infected by Megumin's chuunibyou?

"Hohoho! It's time for these people to witness the true power of Explosion magic!" Megumin declared, raising her staff and striking a dramatic pose.

The other adventurers stared at them.

Roy coughed. "Alright, go now. Try to reach the thirtieth floor today. And I suggest you hire a supporter. That way, you don't have to collect the magic stones yourselves."

"Understood. Let's go!"

Yukari, being the oldest, naturally became the leader.

"Good luck!" Roy waved.

The five girls headed towards the dungeon.

He was looking forward to the—surprises they would bring him.

Now, where should he go?

Roy looked around, then his eyes lit up.

Wasn't that girl selling fried potatoes…Hestia?

He still didn't know the current timeline.

He approached her.

"One fried potato, please."

"Coming right up! My fried potatoes are the best in Orario!" Hestia said cheerfully, handing him a potato.

Roy paid and took a bite.

"It's delicious!"

"Heh… Wait a minute, are you a God?" Hestia finally realized.

"That's right. I just arrived in Orario. Call me Roy," Roy chuckled.

"I'm Hestia," she introduced herself.

"It's tough surviving in Orario. Most adventurers have already joined Familias. No one wants to join a Familia with nothing to offer. I suggest you leave," Hestia said sadly.

She had been in Orario for a while, initially staying with her friend, Hephaestus.

But she had been kicked out and was now selling fried potatoes to survive.

She had tried recruiting Familia members, but no one was interested in joining a Familia with no resources.

"That's true. But I'm lucky. I've already found my Familia," Roy said with a shrug and a smile.

"Really? You're so lucky!" Hestia said enviously.

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