The last thing I remembered was falling asleep while playing Genshin Impact, my phone slipping from my fingers after my 90th failed pull for the latest 5-star character. I found myself floating in an endless void filled with twinkling lights when I opened my eyes.
"Congratulations!" a cheerful voice echoed through the space. "You've been selected for divine reincarnation!"
"Divine... what now?"
"Reincarnation! Due to your dedication to gacha games and your pure heart in never rage-quitting despite terrible pull rates, you've been chosen to become a deity in another world!"
Before I could process this information, a familiar character profile appeared like a holographic display: Hestia, the Loli Big-Boobs Goddess from DanMachi. Below her profile was a status screen that looked suspiciously like a gacha game interface.
[Deity Selected: Hestia]
[Special Ability Unlocked: Divine Gacha System]
[Tutorial Beginning...]
"Wait, what do you mean tutorial—"
The void dissolved, and suddenly I was standing in a massive, ornate hall filled with other deities. Knowledge flooded my mind – this was Tenkai, the realm of the gods. I was at the divine gathering where the gods decided to descend to the lower world.
I looked down at myself and nearly stumbled. The familiar blue and white ribbon wrapped around my... rather impressive chest. My long black hair was tied in twin tails, and I wore Hestia's signature white dress.
"Oh no," I muttered, "I am Hestia."
A notification pinged in my mind:
[Divine Gacha System Activated!]
[Tutorial Quest: Descend to the Lower World]
[Reward: 10 Divine Pull Tokens]
[Warning: System can only be used in the lower world]
"Hestia-chan!" A cheerful voice called out. I turned to see a red-haired goddess with perpetually closed eyes – Loki. "Are you planning to go down to the lower world?"
Thanks to my merged memories of the original Hestia, I knew exactly who she was. I also knew she was one of my—well, Hestia's—greatest rivals.
"Of course!" I replied, trying to channel Hestia's personality while internally freaking out. "Someone needs to help the humans down there!"
"Eh? You? Help?" Loki's grin widened. "What could you possibly offer them?"
A menu suddenly appeared in my vision:
[Response Options:]
[Standard] "More than you could!" (0 tokens)[Rare] "Just watch me succeed!" (+100 Determination buff) (1 token)[SSR] "I have a power that will change everything..." (Unlocks unique story path) (3 tokens)
I blinked at the dialogue options. Was this whole world going to work like a gacha game? But I haven't received any tokens yet.
"More than you could!" I chose the free option, sticking my tongue out at Loki in true Hestia fashion.
[Basic Response Selected]
[Relationship with Loki: Slightly Decreased]
[Tutorial Progress: 25%]
The next few hours passed in a blur of divine bureaucracy as I prepared for descent. Each god who chose to go to the lower world had to give up most of their divine powers, keeping only the ability to grant Falna, the blessing that turned humans into adventurers.
But I had something extra. As I stood at the gateway to the lower world, another notification appeared:
[Divine Gacha System Rules Unlocked!]
Pull tokens can be earned through quests and achievements. Pulls can grant various rewards:
Adventurer recruitment chances, special items, skill books, status boosts, unique abilities, and higher rarity pulls require more tokens. The system can only be used in the lower world. Each pull affects the story progression
[Tutorial Quest Complete!]
[Received: 10 Divine Pull Tokens]
[New Quest: Establish Your Familia]
[Reward: 5 Divine Pull Tokens + Bonus Based on Method]
As I prepared to descend, I couldn't help but smile. If I were reincarnated as Hestia, I would do it right. I could change everything with my knowledge of gacha games, the DanMachi world, and this unique system.
"Ready or not, Orario," I whispered, stepping through the gateway, "here comes a goddess with a gacha addiction and genre awareness!"
The descent was like falling through a sea of stars. When I landed, I was in Orario, the labyrinth city built around the dungeon. It was night, and the city's magical stone lamps glowed warmly over the streets.
[Location: Orario]
[Current Status: Active God]
[Familia Members: 0]
[Divine Pull Tokens: 10]
[Available Pulls:]
Standard Pull (1 token), Rare Pull (3 tokens), SSR Pull (5 tokens), Limited Event: First Descent Special (10 tokens, guaranteed unique reward)
I stood there, taking in the massive city and the towering Babel at its centre. The original Hestia had started with nothing, sleeping in an abandoned church basement. But I had something she didn't – a gacha system and the knowledge of what was to come.
"First things first," I said, pulling up my status screen. "Let's see what a goddess with gacha powers can do in this world."
[Would you like to perform your first pull?]
[Warning: Choice will affect story progression]
Looking at my options, I knew this first pull would be crucial. In gacha games, the beginning pulls often determine your entire gameplay experience. With 10 tokens, I could do multiple minor pulls or go all-in on the Limited Event First Descent Special.
"Never skip the tutorial banner," I muttered, remembering one of the cardinal rules of gacha gaming. The First Descent Special had to be there for a reason.
[Selected: First Descent Special]
[Cost: 10 Divine Pull Tokens]
[Confirming Selection...]
[Warning: This choice will significantly impact your story path.]
"Confirm pull!"
The air around me shimmered, and magical circles appeared, spinning rapidly. If anyone had been watching, they would have seen a peculiar sight: a petite goddess standing in the middle of an Orario street at midnight, surrounded by floating rings of divine script.
[Pulling...]
[SSR Animation Detected!]
[Multiple Rewards Incoming!]
Golden light burst forth, temporarily illuminating the entire street. When it faded, several items floated before me:
[Rewards Obtained:]
[Divine Property Deed: Abandoned Manor]
A spacious property in the West District. Automatically repairs over time using divine energy. Includes hidden basement facility. Perfect for a growing familia
[Blessed Recruitment Charm]
Increases chances of encountering potential familia members. Applies 'Fate Connection' to compatible adventurers. Limited uses: 3
[Hearth's Eternal Flame (Special Equipment)]
Divine torch that never extinguishes. Provides warmth and comfort to allies. Can be used to enhance familia bonds. Increases status growth rate for familia members
[Skill: Divine Investment]
Passive ability that generates 1 Pull Token per Additional tokens earned based on familia achievements. Unlocks special family-wide gacha events
[Tutorial Complete!]
[New Quest Available: Establish Your Base]
[Reward: 3 Divine Pull Tokens]
I stared at the rewards in amazement. This... this changed everything. The original Hestia had struggled in a church basement, but I now had an entire manor. And that passive token generation skill? That was a premium currency subscription!
The property deed glowed and transformed into a magical map, leading me through Orario's winding streets. Twenty minutes later, I stood before my new home: a three-story manor that had seen better days but retained an air of faded elegance. Vines crawled up its stone walls, and the iron gates were rusted, but I could see the potential.
As soon as I stepped through the gates, the Hearth's Eternal Flame materialised in my hands, its warm light pushing back the darkness. The building seemed to respond to its presence, creaking and groaning as divine energy began its work. Dust swept away, broken windows were slowly mended, and the overgrown garden started trimming.
[Property Restoration Beginning]
[Estimated Time to Basic Habitability: 24 hours]
[Full Restoration: 7 days]
I made my way inside, the flame lighting my path. The interior was surprisingly intact – high ceilings, elegant woodwork, and... was that a wine cellar? No, something more interesting. The basement facility is mentioned in the deed.
Descending the stairs, I found a basement and an entire underground complex. Training rooms, a forge, storage areas, and what looked like a ritual chamber. Perfect for updating adventurers' statuses.
[Base Establishment Quest Complete!]
[Received: 3 Divine Pull Tokens]
[New Quest: Recruit Your First Adventurer]
[Reward: 5 Divine Pull Tokens + First Adventurer Bonus]
I sat in what would become my private quarters, watching as the manor slowly restored itself around me. The Hearth's Eternal Flame settled into a holder on the wall, its warm light making the room feel like home.
"Well," I said to myself, fingering the Blessed Recruitment Charm, "I guess it's time to find my Bell Cranel. Though..." I grinned, looking at my new tokens and thinking of all the possibilities, "Who says I have to stick to the original script?"
The charm pulsed in my hand, and a new notification appeared:
[Special Event: First Light of Dawn]
[Time Until Active: 6 hours]
[Multiple Fated Encounters Possible]
[Warning: Choices Made During This Event Will Set Your Familia's Path]
As I waited for dawn, I couldn't help but feel excited. This wasn't just a reincarnation story anymore – it was a divine gacha game, and I intended to min-max the hell out of it. The original Hestia had built her familia with love, determination, and luck.
I planned to do the same with better pull rates and a premium currency income.
"Now then," I pulled up my status screen again, "let's see what other systems this game has hidden away..."
The pre-dawn hours allowed me to explore the manor's systems more thoroughly. Several new menus had been unlocked:
[Familia Management]
Member Capacity: 0/10 (Expandable)Familia Rank: Unestablished Reputation: 0 Treasury: Empty
[Base Facilities]
Training Room (Under Repair)Forge (Under Repair)Status Room (Active)Library (Under Repair)Living Quarters (Basic Habitability in 3 hours)
[Active Effects]
Hearth's Eternal Flame: Repair speed +50 % Divine Investment: 6 days until first token Blessed Recruitment Charm: Dawn Event bonus active
As the sky lightened, the Blessed Recruitment Charm grew warm in my hand. A new notification appeared:
[First Light of Dawn Event Beginning!]
[Special Rules Active:]
Enhanced encounter rates with potential familia members. Unique dialogue options unlocked, Special status bonuses available, First Impression system active
[Choose Your Starting Location:]
[Market District] - Higher chance of meeting craftsmen and supporters[Adventurer's Guild] - Higher chance of meeting experienced adventurers[Main Street] - Balanced encounter rates, includes unique characters[Babel Tower Entrance] - Higher chance of meeting rookie adventurers
This was crucial. In the original timeline, Hestia met Bell after other familias rejected him. But with the charm active, I had more options. The Guild would be the obvious choice for strong adventurers, but...
"Main Street," I decided. "Better to keep my options open."
[Location Selected: Main Street]
[Charm Use 1/3 Activated]
[Multiple Encounters Incoming...]
I walked through the awakening city, the charm guiding my steps. As I walked, status windows appeared above certain people's heads – a feature I didn't remember from the original story.
[Potential Recruit: Marcus Werner]
Level: 1
Skills: Basic Smithing, Inventory Management
Compatibility: 65%
Special Note: Former Hephaestus Familia apprentice
[Potential Recruit: Lily Sherwood]
Level: 2
Skills: Advanced Support, Item Hunter
Compatibility: 78%
Special Note: Currently a freelance supporter
[Potential Recruit: Bell Cranel]
Level: 1
Skills: ???
Compatibility: 95%
Special Note: Hero's Essence detected
There he was—Bell Cranel, the protagonist of the original story, looking lost and dejected after probably being rejected by other families. But something was different. Next to him...
[Potential Recruit: Ais Wallenstein!?]
Level: 6
Skills: [Hidden]
Compatibility: ???
Special Note: ERROR - Timeline Anomaly Detected
My jaw dropped. Ais Wallenstein, the Sword Princess herself, stood there talking to Bell. This wasn't in the original story. The charm pulsed again:
[Warning: Charm Effect Creating Unexpected Possibilities]
[Choose Your Approach:]
[Standard] Approach Bell alone (Original Timeline Path)[Rare] Approach both Bell and Ais (Risk: 65%, Reward: Potential dual recruitment)[SSR] Activate Hearth's Eternal Flame effect (Cost: 1 day of repair speed, Chance to create unique bond)
The gacha player in me screamed to go for the SSR option, but I forced myself to think strategically. This was a game-changing moment.
"Gods help me," I muttered, pulling out the Hearth's Eternal Flame. "Let's break this timeline properly."
[SSR Option Selected]
[Hearth's Eternal Flame Activated]
[Special Effect: Divine Warmth spreading...]
The flame's light spread across the street, causing both Bell and Ais to turn toward me. In that moment, multiple windows exploded across my vision:
[Critical Success!]
[Multiple Bonds Forming]
[Timeline Alteration in Progress]
[New Story Path Unlocked: The Sword Princess's Hearth]
As I approached them, the warm light of my flame casting a gentle glow in the dawn, I couldn't help but smile. This was not how the original Hestia had started her familia.
But then again, the original Hestia didn't have gacha powers.
"Good morning," I said, watching their status windows fill with new information. "Would you both like to join my familia?"
The resulting cascade of notifications told me this was either the best or worst decision I could have made.
Probably both.
[Multiple Response Options Generated]
[Choose Carefully - First Impression Active]
Bell's eyes widened with that characteristic innocent hope I remembered from the story. But Ais... her golden eyes narrowed slightly, analysing me with the practised caution of a high-level adventurer.
"Your familia..." Ais spoke first, surprising me. "There's something different about your divine energy."
[Special Dialogue Triggered!]
[Ais Wallenstein has detected the Divine Gacha System]
[New Options Available:]
[Hide System] "I'm just a normal goddess!" (Risk: High)[Partial Truth] "I have unique ways of supporting adventurers." (Risk: Medium)[Full Disclosure] "I possess a power that can revolutionize how familias grow." (Risk: Low, Reward: Potential Trust Bonus)
The gacha gamer in me knew that transparency usually led to better long-term outcomes in these situations.
"You're right," I said, holding the Hearth's Eternal Flame. "I have a unique divine blessing – the power to draw forth potential and possibilities that others might miss. For example..." I turned to Bell, "I can see the hero's essence within you, waiting to bloom."
[Critical Hit!]
[Bell Cranel's Interest: Maximised]
[Hero's Essence Resonating with Divine Gacha System]
Bell's red eyes practically sparkled. "You can see that?"
"And you," I turned to Ais, "I can provide resources and opportunities that even the Loki Familia might miss. Training facilities that adapt to your needs, skills that could unlock new potential..."
[Ais Wallenstein analysing...]
[Warning: High-level adventurer's scrutiny may reveal system details]
[Recommendation: Proceed with caution]
"Show me," Ais said.
Taking a risk, I pulled up my interface and activated another feature of the Hearth's Eternal Flame.
[Special Feature: Divine Preview activated]
[Cost: 1 Pull Token]
[Creating Temporary Status Projection...]
The air between us shimmered, and a status board materialised—but not a normal one. This board showed potential futures, possible skills, and growth paths that could be unlocked through my system.
For Bell, it displayed:
[Potential Path: Hero's Journey Enhanced]
Accelerated growth rate, Unique skill development, Special quest lines unlocked, Dual-training opportunities
For Ais:
[Potential Path: Sword Princess Ascendant]
Advanced wind magic enhancement, Hidden skill recovery, Special training methods, Personal quest line: [REDACTED]
That last line caught Ais's attention. I saw her eyes widen slightly – the most emotion I'd ever seen from her in the original story.
[Warning: Timeline Divergence Growing]
[Current Changes:]
Bell Cranel: Early potential recognition. Wallenstein: Personal interest engaged. Loki Familia: Future complications are likely. Story Path: Drastically altered
"Your familia," Ais said slowly, "it would be different from others?"
"Completely different," I confirmed. "No other god can offer what I can. But," I added, seeing various warning notifications pop up, "it would require dedication. My powers work best with those who truly commit to growth."
[Choice Time Limit: 30 seconds]
[Warning: Other gods may sense a recruitment attempt]
[Incoming: Multiple divine presences detected!]
I had to act fast. Other gods would surely notice if I recruited Ais, and the resulting chaos would be...
[Emergency Option Unlocked!]
[Cost: Remaining 2 Charm uses]
[Effect: Create temporary divine barrier]
[Duration: 5 minutes]
"If you're interested," I said quickly, activating the barrier, "I can show you the manor now. See everything I'm offering firsthand. But we need to decide quickly."
The barrier shimmered into place just as I felt several divine presences approaching – Loki among them. We had minutes at most.
Bell stepped forward immediately. "I want to join! I want to become a hero, and you're the first goddess who's seen that in me!"
[Bell Cranel Ready to Join!]
[Hero's Essence: Active]
[Special Bonus: First Recruit Path Unlocked]
But everything hinged on Ais's decision. The Sword Princess looked at Bell and me, and the status projection was still shimmering.
"That quest line," she said quietly, "the redacted one. It's about my past, isn't it?"
I nodded slowly. "My system... it reveals paths others might miss. Including answers some have been seeking for a long time."
[Warning: Divine Barrier weakening]
[Time Remaining: 3 minutes]
[Multiple gods converging on location]
The next few minutes would change everything – not just for my familia but all of Orario.
I held out my hands to both of them.
"So," I asked, "shall we begin?"
[Decision Time Expired!]
[Multiple Events Triggering!]
"Yes," Ais said simply, taking my offered hand. The moment our hands touched, notifications exploded across my vision:
[SSR Recruitment Success!]
[Level 6 Adventurer Acquired!]
[Special Bond Formed!]
[Warning: Major Timeline Alteration!]
[Loki Familia Relationship: Critically Damaged]
Bell grabbed my other hand without hesitation, and more notifications appeared:
[Protagonist Recruited!]
[Hero's Essence Active!]
[Special Ability Unlocked: Accelerated Growth]
[Dual Mentor System Available!]
The barrier flickered – we had maybe two minutes left. I could feel Loki's divine presence getting closer; she wasn't alone. My interface lit up with warnings:
[Multiple Hostile Divine Presences Detected!]
Loki (Primary Threat), Freya (Observer), Hermes (Observer), Others Approaching
[Emergency Options Available:]
[Standard] Run for the manor[Rare] Activate emergency teleport (Cost: 2 tokens)[SSR] Initialise Familia Bond (Cost: All remaining barrier time)
"Hold tight," I said, choosing the third option. "This might feel strange."
[SSR Option Selected!]
[Initialising Emergency Familia Bond]
[Warning: Unconventional Method - Success Rate Variable]
Divine energy surged through our joined hands. The status board that usually required a blood ritual began forming in mid-air:
[Bell Cranel]
Level 1 → [Processing...]
Strength: I0
Endurance: I0
Dexterity: I0
Agility: I0
Magic: I0
Special Skill: [Liaris Freese] - UNLOCKED EARLY
Unique Trait: [Hero's Essence] - ACTIVE
[Ais Wallenstein]
Level 6
Skills Transferring...
Exceptional Condition: [Dual Familia State] Processing...
Unique Quest Line: [Aria's Legacy] - UNLOCKED
[New Feature Unlocked: Shared Growth System]
Bell can learn directly from Ais's experience, and Ais gains bonus effects from Bell's growth. Special training options are available, and Unique combo skills are possible.
The barrier shuddered as divine power slammed into it. Through the shimmer, I could see Loki's furious face.
"Time to go!" I grabbed the status board with my divine power, completing the bond even as we moved. "To the manor!"
[Emergency Movement Option Unlocked!]
[Hearth's Eternal Flame Special Effect: Path of Safety]
[Duration: 30 seconds]
The flame in my hand flared, creating a golden path only we could see. We ran, the sounds of divine chaos erupting behind us. I heard Loki's scream of rage, Freya's intrigued laughter, and what sounded like betting odds being called out (probably Hermes).
As we ran, more notifications kept appearing:
[Quest Complete: First Familia Members Recruited!]
[Bonus Objective: Recruited SSR Adventurer!]
[Bonus Objective: Created Timeline Anomaly!]
[Rewards:]
10 Pull Tokens, Manor Protection Enhanced, Special Training Room Unlocked Early, New Quest Line Available: [The Princess and the Hero]
We reached the manor just as the path faded. The gates swung open automatically, recognising us as familia members. The moment we stepped inside, divine barriers snapped into place. My gacha-enhanced manor came with some serious security features.
[Manor Defence System Active]
[Repair Speed Increased Due to Member Addition]
[New Facilities Unlocking...]
"Welcome," I said, trying to catch my breath, "to your new home."
Bell stared in wonder at the self-repairing building. Ais studied the divine barriers with professional interest. And my interface just kept spitting out notifications:
[Major Update Required]
[Processing Changes...]
[New Story Arc Beginning: The Hearth's Revolution]
"So," I said, managing a smile despite knowing the chaos we'd just unleashed on Orario, "who's ready for their first official status check?"
[Tutorial Quest Complete!]
[Advanced Features Unlocking...]
[Welcome to the Real Game...]
Inside the manor's status room, ancient runes flickered to life as we entered. The walls seemed to pulse with divine energy, responding to our presence.
[Status Room Activated]
[Special Features Available:]
Enhanced Status Display, Skill Fusion System, Growth Projection Synchronisation
"Let's start with Bell," I said, patting the ceremonial couch in the centre of the room. "This might feel a bit different from a normal status check."
[Initialising First Status Check]
[Special Conditions Active:]
Hero's Essence Mentor Presence Divine Gacha Enhancement
As I pricked my finger and let the blood drop onto Bell's back, the familiar divine script appeared. But this time, it was accompanied by floating interface windows that only I could see:
[Bell Cranel]
Level 1
Strength: I0 → I12 [Resonance Bonus]
Endurance: I0 → I15 [Hearth Protection]
Dexterity: I0 → I18 [Hero's Essence]
Agility: I0 → I20 [Natural Talent]
Magic: I0 → I10 [Potential Unlocked]
[Skills:]
• [Liaris Freese] - ENHANCED
-- Growth rate increased based on feelings AND mentor proximity
-- New Effect: Resonates with Ais's wind element
• [Hero's Path] - NEW
-- Enables learning from observation
-- Skill acquisition speed increased
-- Special quests provide bonus growth
[Development Abilities:]
• [Limit Breaker] Lv.1 - NEW
-- Enables temporary stat boosts during critical moments
-- Synergises with the mentor's presence
[Available Upgrade Paths:]
[Standard] Natural progression[Rare] Accelerated combat focus[SSR] Hero-Mentor Fusion Path
"This is..." Bell's voice trailed off as he saw his status. "How are my stats already so high?"
"That's what happens when you have an SSR mentor," I explained, then turned to Ais. "Speaking of which..."
Ais stepped forward, and the room's energy shifted. The runes glowed brighter, responding to her level 6 presence.
[Warning: High-Level Status Check]
[Special Processing Required]
[Dual Familia State Stabilising...]
The status that appeared on Ais's back was unlike anything I'd seen in the original story:
[Ais Wallenstein]
Level 6
[Dual Familia State Active]
-- Retains Loki Familia benefits
-- Gains Hearth Familia enhancements
-- Special condition: [Timeline Anomaly]
[Skills Transferred:]
• [Avenger]
• [Ariel]
• [???] - Sealed
[New Skills:]
• [Hearth's Blessing]
-- Enhanced wind control
-- Ability to share experience with familia members
-- Special condition: Resonates with Bell's growth
• [Aria's Memory] - PARTIALLY UNLOCKED
-- Access to sealed memories
-- Enhanced during mentor activities
-- Progress: 5%
[Special Quest Available!]
[The Princess and the Hero: Chapter 1]
Train Bell to Level 2 within one month. Unlock more of Aria's memories. Reward: Special Skill Evolution + 5 Pull Tokens.
The manor shuddered suddenly, and new notifications popped up:
[Warning: Divine Confrontation Imminent]
[Multiple Gods Approaching Manor]
[Defence Systems: 100% Operational]
[Choose Response:]
[Standard] Maintain barriers[Rare] Activate diplomatic interface[SSR] Initialize Familia Declaration Protocol
Before I could choose, Ais spoke up. "They'll have to accept it." Her eyes met mine. "This is my choice."
Bell stood straighter, moving to stand beside her. "We're a familia now."
[Bond Synchronisation at 25%]
[Special Event: First Stand Together]
[New Feature Unlocked: Familia Unity System]
I smiled, feeling the manor's defences strengthen with our resolve.
"Well then," I said, selecting the SSR option, "let's show Orario what a gacha-powered familia can do."
[Familia Declaration Protocol Initiated]
[The Game Changes Now...]
[Familia Declaration Protocol Loading...]
[Activating Divine Interface...]
[Manor Defences: Maximum Power]
The manor's transformation accelerated dramatically. Stone walls gleamed with embedded magic circles, windows blazed with divine light, and the entire structure grew more imposing by the second. Above us, a massive magical circle materialised, displaying our newly formed familia crest: a bell wrapped in wind, surrounded by eternal flame.
[Manor Evolution Progress: 75%]
[New Features Unlocking:]
• Divine Broadcasting System
• Enhanced Barrier Matrix
• Diplomatic Chamber
• Emergency Escape Routes
• Training Field Generation
"Impressive security," Ais noted, watching as multiple layers of barriers shimmered into existence.
[Incoming Divine Message]
[Sender: Loki]
"HESTIA! Get your flat chest out here and explain yourself!"
[Response Options Available:]
[Standard] Traditional diplomatic response[Rare] Activate public declaration[SSR] Initialize Divine Challenge Protocol
"Let's do this properly," I said, selecting the SSR option. The manor responded immediately, creating a floating platform above the courtyard.
[Divine Challenge Protocol Initiated]
[Special Rules Activating:]
• A formal challenge must be acknowledged
• All gods within range will witness
• Outcome affects Orario's power balance
• Winner gains diplomatic advantages
The platform lifted us, presenting us to the gathered gods below. Loki stood at the front, her eyes open and blazing with anger. Freya watched from the shadows, her silver hair gleaming. Hermes was taking bets from other gods, because, of course, he was.
"By the ancient laws," my voice carried with divine authority I didn't know I possessed, "I, Hestia, declare the formation of a new kind of familia!"
[Special Event: Divine Declaration]
[Bonus Effect: Truth Aura Active]
"Ais Wallenstein has chosen to join my familia while maintaining her connection to Loki Familia - a dual state made possible by my divine blessing. Bell Cranel, marked by Hero's Essence, has also joined. Together, they will forge a new path!"
The gathered gods murmured. Dual familia status was supposedly impossible, yet they could all sense the truth in my words.
Loki stepped forward. "You can't just—"
"I can and I have," I interrupted, feeling the system's power flowing through me. "By the ancient laws of divine choice and mortal free will, I challenge any who would deny my children their chosen path!"
[Critical Moment!]
[Special Option Unlocked: Divine Revelation]
[Cost: 5 Pull Tokens]
[Effect: Reveal the system's potential to all present]
I spent the tokens without hesitation. The air filled with shimmering displays showing possible futures, growth paths, and the potential of my gacha-enhanced familia system.
"Look well, fellow gods," I declared. "This is the future of Orario. A future where traditional boundaries don't limit potential. Where a level 1 rookie and a level 6 veteran can grow together, each making the other stronger!"
[Divine Revelation Success!]
[Multiple Gods Affected:]
• Freya: Intrigued
• Hermes: Calculating
• Loki: Conflicted
• Others: Amazed
Freya stepped forward, her beauty making even the air shimmer. "Interesting. Very interesting. Perhaps we should discuss... arrangements."
"No arrangements," Ais spoke up, her voice carrying across the courtyard. "This is my choice. I seek answers about my past, about my mother. Hestia-sama's power can help me find them."
[Ais Wallenstein's Resolve]
[Special Effect: Truth Resonance]
[Impact: Maximum]
The gathered gods fell silent. Everyone knew Ais's story, mysterious past, and sealed memories. And now they could sense the truth—my system could help her.
Loki's shoulders slumped slightly. "You're choosing this, Ais?"
"Yes. But I'm not leaving your familia entirely. I'll be both - stronger for it, better for it."
[Diplomatic Victory Approaching...]
[New Feature Unlocked: Inter-Familia Alliance System]
"Perhaps," I said, softening my tone, "we could turn this into an opportunity, Loki. An alliance between our families, sharing in the benefits of my system..."
[Strategic Option Available:]
[Cost: Remaining 5 Pull Tokens]
[Effect: Create First Inter-Familia Alliance]
The tokens were worth it. As I activated the option, new possibilities appeared before everyone's eyes—training programs, shared quests, and combined expeditions, all enhanced by my gacha system.
"Think about it," I continued. "Your entire familia could benefit from this. And in return..."
"In return?" Loki's eyes narrowed.
"In return, you get to be part of something revolutionary. Plus," I added with a smile, "I'll give you priority on certain gacha pulls."
[Loki's Gambling Addiction: Triggered]
[Success Rate: 99%]
The red-haired goddess's expression changed instantly. "Priority pulls, you say?"
And just like that, the tide turned. As the gods began discussing possibilities rather than problems, I felt the system updating:
[Major Achievement: First Divine Alliance Formed!]
[Rewards:]
• 20 Pull Tokens
• Enhanced Alliance Features
• Special Quest Line: [The Revolution of Orario]
• New Feature: Cross-Family Training
Bell looked at me in amazement. "Did you plan all this, Goddess?"
I laughed. "Bell-kun, in gacha games, sometimes the best strategies come from adapting to unexpected SSR pulls."
[Tutorial Arc Complete!]
[Main Story Beginning...]
[Welcome to the Real Game, Goddess of Gacha]
[First Training Session Initialising...]
[Location: Manor Training Field]
[Special Conditions Active:]
• Mentor Bond Enhancement
• Hero's Essence Resonance
• Skill Sync System
• Experience Acceleration
The manor's training field materialised before us, the space warping and shifting until it resembled a mix between a dungeon floor and an arena. Magic circles hummed beneath our feet, ready to generate training scenarios.
"This is..." Ais looked around, her expert eyes assessing the facility. "Different."
[Training Options Available:]
[Standard] Basic Combat Practice[Rare] Synchronized Skill Development[SSR] Hero-Mentor Special Training
"Let's try something special," I said, selecting the SSR option. The training field responded immediately, the air filling with golden particles.
[SSR Training Session Activated]
[Special Features:]
• Real-time skill transfer
• Enhanced learning rate
• Memory resonance
• Combat projection system
Bell drew his knife, while Ais unsheathed her sword. The moment they took their stances, multiple windows appeared:
[Bell Cranel - Current State]
• Base Stats Enhanced by Mentor Presence
• Learning Rate: 300%
• Special Condition: Hero's Essence Active
• Skill Evolution Available
[Ais Wallenstein - Mentor Mode]
• Teaching Effectiveness: S-Rank
• Memory Recovery Rate: Active
• Wind Control: Enhanced
• Special Condition: Aria's Legacy Resonating
"Begin with the basics," Ais said, taking a stance I'd never seen before. "Observe."
[Special Training Method Unlocked!]
[Wind-Step Basics]
• Success Rate: Variable
• Learning Time: Accelerated
• Special Effect: Memory Transfer Active
As Ais moved, trails of wind followed her blade. Bell's eyes tracked every movement, his Hero's Essence glowing faintly. The system began processing:
[Skill Transfer Processing...]
[Hero's Essence Adapting...]
[New Ability Formation: 15%]
"It's like..." Bell's eyes widened as he followed the motion, "I can almost see the wind itself."
[Special Condition Triggered!]
[Hero's Essence + Aria's Legacy Resonance]
[Unexpected Synergy Detected...]
Suddenly, both Bell and Ais froze. Golden light enveloped them, and memories—not just movements but actual combat experience—began transferring between mentor and student.
[Warning: Unique Event Occurring]
[Memory Resonance Exceeding Expected Parameters]
[New Feature Unlocked: Legacy Inheritance System]
"I can see it," Bell whispered, his eyes glowing slightly. "The way you fought that dragon on the 58th floor... The technique you used against the Udaeus..."
Ais's eyes widened. "And I can see... your potential. The paths you could take. It's like..."
"Like viewing multiple timeline possibilities," I finished, watching the system work magic. "The gacha system isn't just about random chances - it's about connecting possibilities."
[Training Session Evolution!]
[New Combat Style Forming:]
• Base: Ais's Wind Technique
• Catalyst: Bell's Hero's Essence
• Result: [Wind-Wrapped Hero] Style
The air around Bell began to stir, not as powerful as Ais's wind but definitely present. His knife movements became sharper and more precise, incorporating elements of Ais's style while maintaining his own unique approach.
[Progress Report:]
• Bell's Basic Stats: Rapidly Increasing
• Ais's Teaching Bonus: Maximum Effect
• Shared Experience Points: Accumulating
• Special Quest Progress: 10%
"Again," Ais commanded, her eyes showing more excitement than I'd ever seen. "This time, focus on the wind's flow."
As they continued training, more notifications appeared:
[Special Event: First Mentor Session Success!]
[Rewards:]
• 5 Pull Tokens
• Enhanced Training Room Features
• New Quest: [The Wind's Guidance]
• Special Item: [Memory Crystal] unlocked
[Memory Crystal Available:]
• Records training sessions
• Allows skill review
• Enhances learning speed
• Stores combat experiences
"This is just the beginning," I told them, watching as Bell's movements became increasingly fluid. "Wait until we unlock the combo skill system."
They both turned to me with identical expressions of interest, and I couldn't help but laugh. A level 1 rookie and a level 6 veteran, both equally excited about new possibilities.
[Tutorial Training Complete]
[New Features Unlocking...]
[The Real Training Begins Now...]