Is it wrong for a reincarnation to be in the dungeon?

3.1 Events

"Ohh? You have some decent numbers here for an adventurer starting out!"

Loli boob bags sat on my back, examining my stats.

"And this skill... August, do you mind explaining this to me?"

I knew it. That unknown entity never mentioned anything about being able to conceal a cheat skill like this one. I have no choice but to come clean. Gods here can tell lies from truths, they can also supposedly read your past based on your excellia, I don't think they're capable of reading on my past life though.

"Someone gave it to me"

It was the truth. I don't know who that someone is, and nor do I truly understand why they granted such a skill to me.

"... I see. It's a skill I've never seen before till now. I assume you want to keep this skill as discreet as possible?"

....Maybe this goddess was smarter than I thought her out to be.

"Yes. That would be ideal."

"Understandable. You might face some troubles ranking up with this one though." Hestia says nonchalantly, pressing the parchment onto my back.

"Eh? What do you mean?"

"You know you gotta impress the gods with an incredible feat to level up, right? Killing some overpowered mob with an overpowered skill like this, even if you're a level one, it's not gonna earn you much special attention. After all, you'd be depending entirely on that skill of yours rather than your own strength. Oh, but your skill itself might attract some unwanted attention from other gods."

"So I'd need to achieve a great feat without the help of the skill... That could be quite difficult..."

"Exactly." Resting down on the side of the bed, Hestia hands me the results.

|August Aeto| | Level 1| |Hestia familia (independent falna)|

Strength: H 119

Endurance: F 396

Dexterity: H 134

Agility: I 96

Magic: I 0

Skills: Instant Revival

Magic: None

Surprisingly, it had registered me as August rather than my real name. I wonder why.

"You're a special one, to think you don't even need a god's blessing. Why do you even bother joining a familia?"

"It's as you may have guessed, Lady Hestia. To have a proper identity. They don't allow you to travel to lower floors without one after all."

"Hmph. Whatever the reason is, I've just obtained a second familia member! Bell-kun is sure to rejoice at this news too!"

Hestia's arms wrap around me, pulling me into a hug. It's a warm feeling, being hugged. I recall reading something online that mentioned hugs could relieve stress. It appears to be true.

But interacting with Bell, huh...

"Lady Hestia. Is it fine if I request something?"

"Hm? What is it?"

"If it's okay with you, please do not mention me to the adventurer you just spoke of. Not yet at least. I have some things I'd like to finish up. Once they are done, then you can properly introduce me to him. Ah, of course, I won't trouble you any further aside from this."

"Well, I suppose that is fine too..."

She seemed a bit down, not that I can help it though. I made it sound like a troublesome matter that might end up putting Bell's life in danger as well, so I think she'll stay back for the time being.