Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? (ダンジョンに出会いを求めるのは間違っているだろうか)

Hey, Bell! "Danmachi 2" is finally here!

Yep. That's right, Goddess!

I'm excited to see what kinds of new friends

and adventures are waiting for me this time!

That's so like you, Bell.

But before you get to adventuring,

we have something very important we have to take care of.

Don'tcha think?

Huh? What's that?

There are some people out there

who don't really know our story. It's our job to fill them in!

The dramatic tale of our journey together... It's a tale of love!

A‐a tale of love?!

Yes. It is a fateful encounter, a farewell, and a reunion...

Our bodies held close under the moonlight, whispering sweet nothings to each other...

Until finally...!

H‐h‐hold on, Goddess!

I don't remember anything quite like that...

But we ought to get everyone up to speed

on all the stuff we've been through, don't you think?

Okay, yeah... I guess you're right.

I would also like everyone to know our story.

I want to tell them about how me and my goddess got to where we are now!

Alright! Then let's get going!

Let the glorious reminiscing about the story of our unwavering love begin!

We live in the Labyrinth City of Orario.

In addition to the Dungeon, the city is home to countless gods and adventurers.

It's the most famous city in the world.

"Gods" and "adventurers" might be a little much to throw at them right away.

This stuff could be confusing for some people, so allow me to explain in detail.

Us gods and goddesses can give our children living in the lower world a special type of power called a blessing.

That's when you etch a status onto someone's back, right?

Uh‐huh.

Once they have that,

they can become an adventurer and fight monsters.

Yup! And then, the god who gave the blessing

and the adventurer who received it form a "Familia."

Big Familias have a ton of adventurers amongst their ranks,

but our Familia has always been just the two of us. Isn't that right?

And there's nothing wrong with that!

The Hestia Familia is a Familia born from mine and Bell's love.

It's the two of us against the world for the rest of eternity!

Isn't that right, Bell?!

Oh, u‐um...

We still have some other stuff we need to cover...

Huh?! Why won't you answer me?!

Bell! I'm waiting...

U‐uh... Oh, right!

We still have to tell them about the Dungeon, don't we?

Hm? Yeah, I guess so.

The Dungeon is an underground labyrinth where monsters are born.

Sure, it's incredibly dangerous down there,

but it's practically crawling with opportunities for people to make money and get famous.

That's why people from all around the world who want to become adventurers flock to the city.

And you were one of those people weren't you, Bell?

Actually, I wasn't after money or anything like that...

I've always admired heroes like the ones you read about in storybooks.

My grandpa also said something that stuck with me...

A promising young adventurer like you needs to find love in a dungeon.

Once you rescue a young maiden from a big, ugly, terrifying beast... you'll be in her good graces.

And that is what adventuring is all about.

At first, I wasn't sure something like that could really happen.

But...

(attack)

(attacking)

You there.

Huh?

Are you all right?

The girl who saved me back then...

Her name is Miss Ais Wallenstein.

She's part of the largest Familia in the city, the Loki Familia. And she's a lvl. 5.

She's also nicknamed the Sword Princess.

She's strong and cool, and I'm going to catch up to her one day!

Huh? What's the matter, Goddess?

What's the big deal?!

You get way too excited talking about

that dumb Wallen‐whaters‐whatever!

I swear, you're just so...!

Uh, u‐um... Do you mind if I continue with the story, Goddess?

Ugh. Fine.

Run!

Bell?!

The Monsterphilia incident...

It was scary, wasn't it?

Yeah...

I still can't believe a monster

showed up in the middle of Orario.

We were in so much trouble when it started chasing me!

But...!

There you go.

It's okay, Bell.

Huh?

It's like I said before. I've given you the key to victory.

Alright.

You believe in me right?

Yeah!

Then get out there!

Here he comes, here he comes! Jump, Bell! Go, my darling Bell!

Yahhh!

That was so cool!

Okay, let's watch it again, Bell! One more time, from when you took off running!

C‐come on, please cut it out, Goddess!

Besides, the only reason I won that fight was because of the knife you gave me.

It makes me happy to hear you say that.

Speaking of which, how'd you get Hephaistos to make you that knife?

I would've expected a weapon crafted by the Goddess of the Forge herself to be really expensive.

Huh? O‐oh... About that...

W‐well...Um...

I guess you could say it was my godly negotiation skills...

Really? I still don't get it, but that sounds amazing!

Y‐yeah... totally amazing.

So amazing that my legs were falling asleep...

What do you mean?

Oh? That reminds me,

I wonder how much I still have left to pay on the loan...

I'd forgotten until just now...

G‐Goddess? You seem kind of down all of a sudden...

Oh, um... Remind me, what happened after that again?

Seriously!? Floor 7!?

But it was only just the other day you almost got yourself killed on level 5!

What in the world makes you think you're ready for 7!?

How insane can you possibly be!?

I wanted to go exploring further down in the Dungeon,

but I got yelled at by my Guild advisor, Miss Eina.

She said I had to form a party.

And she had a very valid point, too.

Up until then, you'd only ever gone into the Dungeon all by yourself.

I'd always wished I had some friends to go exploring with in the Dungeon...

And then, that's when I happened to meet Lili.

Mister! Hey Mister! You with the white hair!

A very good day to you, sir!

Sorry to bother you but would you happen to be in the market for a supporter?

Liliruca Arde: a member of the Soma Familia and a level 1.

That was the first time we'd really talked. It takes me back...

Stay away, you annoying supporter!

"Stay away"...?

Oh, come on! It's been obvious

from the very beginning what she's really after!

She's so sneaky, you can't trust her as far as you can throw her!

G‐Goddess! That's a little harsh...

Harsh? I don't think so.

Jeez... I mean, she ended up stealing the knife I gave you, didn't she?!

You know what you call that? She's a thief!

W‐well...

Lili had a lot going on around the time she and I first met...

Oo, that for me!?

Ah, so then.

I see ya got more than usual!

Well, sorry, it still ain't quite enough though, is it? (laughs)

You're lucky, a twerp like you wouldn't have a chance to join the Soma Familia.

You know who you have to thank, doncha?!

It's.. it's all because of the adventurers...

Lili had been pushed around by adventurers for so long that she came to despise them.

In order to guarantee her freedom, she needed all the money she could get her hands on.

Yeah, I know. She had it rough, blah blah blah.

And you're the one who ended up having to go and save her.

I was so lonely... I just wanted to be needed by someone.

But it's over now...

I'm finally going to die.

After a lifetime of helplessness...

Weakness... Worthlessness... and loneliness.

It's all coming to an end... Finally... I'm going to die.

Lili...

I'm going to die?!

Fire bolt!

Master Bell... How did you.. get back here?

I'm glad I made it in time.

Why?

Huh?

I want to know why!

Why did you come back and save me when you know good and well

you should've left me to die, Master Bell!

Huh? What?

Actually, it's cause it was you.

Really. That's why I wanted to do it.