54 New Anomaly

While the Hestia Familia prepared earnestly for their official expedition, a new anomaly manifested in another location.

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As a certain man opened his eyes, he found himself in an unfamiliar place. He slowly sat up, taking in his surroundings. He was in the middle of a forest, with tall trees towering above him.

Managing to stand up, he caught a glimpse of his reflection in a nearby stream. He saw a young man staring back at him, with black hair that reached just above his shoulders and dark brown eyes. He had a medium build, neither too skinny nor too muscular. His face was symmetrical, with a straight nose and a strong jawline. He had a small scar above his left eyebrow that he didn't remember getting. He was of average height and wasn't particularly striking or unique looking.

He wore a standard school uniform, a white shirt, a navy blue blazer, and a matching tie and pants. He felt a sense of deja vu like he had seen this uniform before but couldn't quite recall where.

He looked back at the forest and wondered where, who he was, and how he got there, but he only knew one thing, he needed answers.

Choosing to walk through the forest carefully, he saw the unfamiliar place with amazement.

As he walked further, he stumbled upon a small village. The people there seemed friendly enough, and they offered him a place to stay for the night. They asked him about his name and where he came from, but he couldn't give them an answer. He didn't even know his own name.

He lay in bed that night, and as if by the workings of magic, he began to remember things. Memories flooded back to him. He remembered a different name, a different place and a different life. He remembered dying and then nothing. He realized he had been reincarnated, brought to a new world he did not know what to make of until an emotionless voice reverberated in his head.

{Welcome, Host of the Challenger System. Current Features: [System Shop], [Stats]…}

He was shocked. There were many light novels he read where the MC reincarnated in another world and got a cheat, but he never would've thought he…was the MC!

Upon opening his [Stats] panel, the man who didn't know his name until seconds ago sighed in relief as once he read the name [Kazuo Satou], the rest of his memories came back…

{

Name: Kazuo Satou

Race: Human

Level: 0(+)

Strength: I0

Endurance: I0

Dexterity: I0

Agility: I0

Magic: I0

Skills: [Isekai Protagonist – SSS], [Isekai's Tale – SS]

Magic: None

Development Abilities: None

}

After glancing at the somewhat familiar stats, his eyes almost popped out of their sockets.

'…I reincarnated in Danmachi!?'

He couldn't believe a novel he had just finished reading recently was his reality now, though what he was even more interested in was his cheat skills. Asking the system what they worked as two panels appeared in front of him.

{

Skill: Isekai Protagonist

Rank: SSS(???)

Ability: The user can absorb the stats of the monsters he kills. Adding them to his own power as [Falna] is not required for them to grow stronger, meaning the user can [Level up] whenever they wish. To oppose the might of this skill, [Excelia] won't be effective towards the user's growth.

Special Ability: The user will always be the center of attention. Others will find it difficult to hold unfavourable impressions towards you. To counter this ability, there will be set [Enemies] this attribute will work in reverse against.

}

{

Skill: Isekai's Tale

Rank: SS(+)

Ability: The user has an exceptional mind capable of remembering to perfection each word of the original novels this world is part of. If a [Character] from the novel is in front of the user, [Emotions] and [Feelings] will be quantified as [Choices] can be made to influence and enhance the user's bond with them.

}

"With these skills…aren't I invincible in this world?"

He let out a hearty laugh. Although Danmachi was a dangerous world, with these cheats, even a pig would grow into a formidable being, though his mind also drifted to the many attractive women of this world…

'I only hope Bell Cranel is not there yet.'

Of course, Satou didn't know what the timeline was. If Bell Cranel had already established himself in Orario, many of the cutest girls would already be attracted to him, and although he had these two cheat skills, he doubted they would work in that case…

"…I just have to become strong enough to travel to Orario. After that, my indomitable legend will be born!"

Beauties, Wealth, Fame, Satou would soon have them all in his hands…or at least, that's what he thought.

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After Ryuu left the Hostess of Fertility, he went to the Loki Familia manor as there, the spar previously mentioned occurred between him and Ais….

"By the way, Ais. I did see your [Ariel] in action once, but I am extremely curious to see it again. You see…"

He explained how the new Magic he obtained, [Frozen Lands], was extremely particular. Ryuu was already interested and wanted to research the magic topic before since what he knew didn't match what he saw. His new Magic was only a convenient excuse for his sudden interest.

"I…can't help you. You should ask…"

She thought about it for a second as a half-elf with long golden yellow hair, round dark blue eyes, and pointy ears appeared in her mind.

"Lefiya…or Riveria."

When the topic of magic came up, she only had these two in mind, and as if she felt her calling, that half-elf appeared.

"Ais-san…!"

She wanted to close the distance properly, but her shyness was overwhelming so she opted for a normal distance, though the moment she saw Ryuu, she retreated behind her as she shouted in obvious anger

"Y-You…you're that adventurer!"

Lefiya knew her Familia had already resolved any conflict they had with him, but she would never forgive him since her precious Ais felt she was at fault for what had occurred. In her mind, that wasn't possible...

"…Do you know where Riveria-san is?"

One look was enough for him to judge her character. If he had to ask such a dumb half-elf for help, he would only leave in anger.

Not understanding what he was thinking, Ais told him she was currently in the Dungeon for a round of investigations, given the recent anomalies…

This made him click his tongue in annoyance since this was his own fault...

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Notes:

- Satou is not intended to have abundant arrogance, just the right amount ANYONE would have after being given out so many cheats. Remember that the Danmachi plot is exactly the same for him; he is like someone with an OP ability and OP "foresight". He can even peer into most characters' emotions to make them feel more comfortable with him.... Only a little trivia about him, he's thought to be a HUGE fun of the series, meaning he likes all the girls... :)

- I will probably hold a poll or two soon. Should I use some website online since someone pointed out that was a thing? Or is discord fine.