[7] Misconception

For this question, the system, which had been silent for a while, immediately responded.

[Host, you are falling into a common misconception: gods and demons are not entirely opposed.]

[If the opposition stems from the attributes of darkness, death, and destruction associated with demons, then where do the gods who govern night, death, or destruction in various mythologies stand?]

[In Greek mythology, one of the primordial deities, Nyx, is the embodiment and personification of night. Hades rules over human death and the souls in the Underworld. In Hindu mythology, Shiva, one of the Trimurti and one of the two most powerful gods, is the god of destruction. Additionally, Yama, one of the chief deities, is the god of death.]

[In Norse mythology, Hodr, the son of Odin, is the god of darkness and is the twin brother of Baldr, the god of light. In Egyptian mythology, Osiris, one of the Ennead, is the god of the dead. In Japanese mythology, Izanami, while being the mother goddess of creation, is also the queen of Yomi, the underworld.]

[If the opposition is due to the evil nature of demons, then where do the evil gods in various pantheons stand? Loki, the trickster god in Norse mythology who triggered Ragnarok, is still a god. In Hindu mythology, Shiva, who can also bring about destruction, is one of the Trimurti.]

[Only in monotheistic Christianity, demons and gods represent evil, darkness, and death, strictly opposed. Christians, in their conquest and evangelism, degraded the gods of other pantheons to demons.]

[The highest deity of the Semitic peoples, Baal, was turned into the demon Baal.]

[Ishtar, the goddess of nature and harvest in Babylonian mythology, became the fallen angel and the Great Whore of Babylon in the Bible.]

[Beelzebub, the lord of flies, was originally the Phoenician god Baal-Zebub.]

[In this city, there are gods like Ouranos, the primordial king of the gods in Greek mythology. Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva in Hindu mythology. Loki, the trickster god in Norse mythology. And Takemikazuchi, the god of war in Japanese mythology. However, Yahweh, who stands opposed to demons, is conspicuously absent.]

[In the Devil May Cry series, Sparda, after saving the human world, had been deified over two thousand years. Based on his deeds, he could very well be considered a god.]

[Furthermore, the bloodline of Sparda is a power that is highly subjective, influenced by will, which can guide and create power. This is most evident in the character of Nero in the fourth and fifth series. Therefore, Host, whether it's your human part or your yet-to-awaken demonic part, there will be no conflict with the divine power of the Falna. Instead, with the system's assistance, they will integrate even better.]

[Additionally, based on your data, the power known as Falna in this world is essentially a god-created magic that uses divine blood as a catalyst to unlock a mortal's potential and possibilities, as gods cannot use divine power in the lower world.]

[Falna draws out a mortal's potential, turning their experiences and possibilities into experience points, achievements, skills, and magic. The more adventures and achievements they accumulate, the more experience they gain, thus Falna has levels.]

[However, while receiving these benefits, mortals also become bound by the gods. Once they receive Falna, no matter how they train, their training results will only convert into experience points, and their abilities won't improve until the gods update their status.]

Upon hearing this, Aiden immediately felt like unleashing a torrent of curses at the system.

But the system quickly added.

[Since the system's essence is higher than the gods of this world, you, Host, do not need to worry about the restrictions of Falna. All your training results will reflect both on your spirit and body and convert into experience points. Once you leave this world, the system can help you update your status.]

[This is the last assistance the system can provide for this mission. Afterward, the system will enter standby mode and will not provide any material support until you complete the task or the time limit is reached. Please do your best to complete the mission.]

Hearing the system's response, Aiden sighed with relief and smiled lightly. "Now I feel reassured."

His training results and experience points did not conflict; they both took effect simultaneously, essentially granting him a "double experience buff."

Moreover, the idea of 'subjective power' was akin to the power-ups in shows like Fairy Tail and Katekyo Hitman Reborn, where the background music starts, and Natsu or Tsuna immediately dominate their opponents. It was... inspiring.

Indeed, this made Nero's two devil triggers in the fourth and fifth games make even more sense. This was the 'essence' of the Sparda family. If you don't like it, don't play it.

Aiden found himself standing before the guild office on the second floor of Babel Tower. The tower, serving as the guild's headquarters, boasted an extensive plaza outside, filled with shops renting and selling weapons and equipment. It also housed the residences of various deities. Babel Tower was essentially this world's version of a mega-mall, though Aiden, with only about 400,000 valis in his pocket, wasn't particularly concerned with its luxuries.

Despite it being midday, the hall of Babel Tower was bustling with activity. Adventurers, their gear stained with monster blood, frequently came in to exchange magic stones from their dungeon expeditions for valis.

Aiden scanned the hall and quickly spotted a familiar figure from the original series: Bell's adventure advisor. She was a beautiful half-elf with short brown hair, green eyes, and glasses.

"Hello, how can I help you?" The half-elf girl smiled warmly as Aiden approached her window.

"Hello, I'm new to Orario and looking to join a familia and become an adventurer. Could you tell me about the city's gods and familias?" Aiden asked, matching her friendly demeanor.

"Of course, I'm Eina Tulle. You want to become a combatant, correct?" Eina asked, noting Aiden's large sword.

"Yes, Eina-san, I'm Aiden Sparda. I came to Orario specifically to become an adventurer and explore the dungeon."

"Alright, let me give you an overview. The two most powerful familias in Orario are Loki Familia and Freya Familia. Freya Familia boasts Orario's ultimate weapon, the Level 7 adventurer Ottar."

"Loki Familia has the most Level 6 adventurers, including the city's strongest mage, Riveria Ljos Alf, the captain Finn Deimne, the Level 5 twins Tiona and Tione Hiryute, and the strongest Level 5, the Sword Princess Ais Wallenstein. If you want to join a familia as a combatant, Loki Familia is an excellent choice. However, they have high standards for new recruits. To be considered for the main fighting force and be groomed for the next generation, you need to reach Level 3. Until then, new members undergo rigorous training, combat practice, and often serve as supporters for higher-level members, which can make early level progression slow."

Eina paused and asked, "Do you know what a supporter is?"

"I do. As for qualifications, I'm quite confident in mine." Aiden replied with a smile.

"So, the Sword Princess is still at Level 5? That means the story has either just begun or hasn't started yet. But what does that mean for me? New recruits not only train and fight but also serve as supporters? Well, that's consistent with what happened in the side story. Time is short. Should I consider joining Hestia Familia instead?" Aiden pondered, stroking his chin thoughtfully.

Initially, Aiden was inclined to join Loki Familia. As one of Orario's largest familias, Loki Familia offered a haven from Freya's charm, preventing him from becoming her enthralled follower. The familia's core members were kind and forgiving of mistakes made by talented newcomers. With numerous high-level mentors to teach the intricacies of dungeon exploration and combat, newcomers received systematic training. Safety was also a priority, as they typically ventured into the dungeon in teams or under the guidance of experienced adventurers. The luxurious base of Loki Familia suggested they provided superior living conditions.

Aiden wanted to learn swordsmanship from Ais, hand-to-hand combat from the tsundere werewolf Bete, and spear techniques from the captain Finn. The only challenge to joining Loki Familia was their high standards, but for someone with Sparda's bloodline, this was never an issue.

Loki Familia seemed like a great choice, and even Eina had recommended it. However, the system's task was to surpass the Sword Princess and reach Level 2 within 50 days.

...How can a newcomer grow quickly?

Only their god could update their status, and Bell's rapid growth in the original series was due to his Argonaut skill, his determination and aptitude, and his ability to frequently venture into the dungeon. Having a dedicated god to update his status daily was crucial, as no other familia could afford such treatment for a newcomer.

Bell's skill accelerated his growth, and Hestia's daily updates ensured continuous improvement, creating a positive feedback loop. This allowed Bell to reach Level 2 in just over a month.

In Loki Familia, even Ais, in her early days, wouldn't have received the same daily updates that Bell did in Hestia Familia. New recruits in Loki Familia followed the rules, undergoing training, fighting, and supporting higher-level members. Once they reached higher levels, they often spent extended periods in the dungeon, losing the opportunity for daily status updates.

"So, which familia should I join? Should I aim for dominance or unity?" Aiden caught in a dilemma.