Dragon's Sin in the World of Danmachi

Chapter 6 : Show Off

Bell was heading to the dungeon with excitement written all over his face.

Why wouldn't he be excited?

He just met not just a companion but also a teacher in the name of Meliodas who pretty much reached the level of a God at one point in time.

A gleam of hope flashed through his eyes as he looked forward to the future, not only was his dream of becoming a hero became more feasible with Meliodas' guidance.

But also the thought of becoming someone as great as him or at least close to his level left a wide smile on his face.

His thoughts drifted into the land of daydreams, he imagined himself standing in a heroic posture, wearing a fancy armor while holding a beautiful woman in his arms.

The influence of his grandfather reading him hero stories left a deep impression on him throughout his childhood and probably most of his life.

(Hey, you better get your head out of the gutter, don't get distracted inside the dungeon and die on me)

Meliodas' reprimanding voice rang inside his head.

That slapped Bell awake as his dream bubble popped, bringing him back to the real world.

"S-s-sorry"

Bell said with a cheeky smile while scratching his left cheek with his index finger.

(Geez, if you die somewhere in the dungeon, I don't know what will happen to me, your soul can just reach heaven and reincarnate, I don't know if the same will happen to me, I don't have my usual strength to protect you)

A reality check suddenly slapped Bell in the face, his body jolted at what Meliodas just said.

(So I'm gonna need you to be careful, I'm only telling you this because you look like your gonna die early, not to be rude, but that is probably why those factions rejected you)

The smile on Bell's face stiffened and his head hung down in shame, he couldn't refute Meliodas' words.

Seeing Bell's reaction, Meliodas smiled wryly while shaking his head.

Bell looked like the textbook example of someone who would die early in the dungeon, a cookie-cutter anime protagonist who would always be saved by plot armor whenever a level of danger that should normally get them killed happens.

Melidoas was sitting down in a meditation position while patting the ground that he was sitting on like he was trying to console Bell.

(Don't be sad, instead use that feeling to fuel your dedication to get stronger, prove them wrong and make them regret rejecting you, you feel me?)

Bell's sullen mood lightened up upon hearing this and nodded like an obedient child.

*Step

Bell's face turned solemn upon reaching the entrance of the dungeon, there were adventurers everywhere because it was in the middle of the day but Bell proceeded to move forward without pausing.

(I've seen plenty of dungeons in my world, but I can feel that this dungeon is the most ominous one I've seen so far, it almost feels like this dungeon is alive)

Meliodas commented.

Since they could share the same senses, Melidoas could see what Bell could see, the vibe that he felt from the dungeon is strangely familiar to his home, the demon realm.

Bell unsheathed his weapon as he gazed warily at the surroundings.

In the distance, he could see several short monsters with green skin running toward him with a crazed look on their faces.