Danmachi: Is It Wrong to Be the Main Character in Orario?

The identity of a supporter is even more inconspicuous than that of an adventurer.

In Orario, supporters hold a very low status. Their attributes are generally weak, making it hard for them to serve as the main force in dungeon expeditions. As a result, they're treated very differently from adventurers.

No real adventurer would ever disguise themselves as a supporter. And that's exactly why, for an adventurer, posing as a supporter is the perfect cover.

Bell, who preferred to keep a low profile, immediately considered this option when Goddess-sama mentioned it.

However, the outcome left Bell a little disappointed.

"Goddess-sama, I can hide my identity, but I can't pretend to be a supporter."

"Why not?"

"Because no one would believe it."

It was precisely because of this that Bell gave up on the idea entirely.

"If I claimed to be a supporter instead of an adventurer, the first person to doubt me would definitely be Loki-sama."

"That Goddess isn't an idiot. I just defended you in front of her. With her personality, there's no way she wouldn't realize I'm not a supporter."

"Besides, supporters have to be affiliated with a major Familia."

"Even if you're on good terms with Hephaestus-sama and let me join her Familia, the problem is that Hephaestus-sama's Familia focuses on production and commerce. They're not required to conquer the Dungeon."

"If Hephaestus's Familia did go into the Dungeon with another Familia, which one do you think it would be?"

"Definitely Loki's Familia."

Hestia replied without hesitation.

Bell let out a helpless sigh.

"Exactly. The only Familia that could invite Hephaestus's Familia to join a Dungeon expedition would be Loki-sama's."

"So we're back to the beginning. Do you really think I could keep this a secret from Loki-sama?"

...No way.

At that moment, even Hestia realized that having Bell pose as a supporter was completely unrealistic.

As for Hephaestus's Familia joining forces with other Familias... Hestia knew that was extremely unlikely.

Being a production Familia, the Hephaestus Guild had no set goal of conquering the Dungeon.

Most of their blacksmiths weren't good at combat. They usually acted as supporters, tagging along with larger Familias into the Dungeon. During expeditions, they'd handle weapon maintenance and repairs to ensure their allies had the best gear possible.

From what Hestia knew, the Hephaestus Familia had friendly relations with several major Familias. Occasionally, when their craftsmen needed to level up, they'd be asked to deliver letters of recommendation or the like.

Of course, that kind of opportunity was only available to members of the Hephaestus Familia. If someone from another Familia tried to leech off their Excelia? The big Familias wouldn't even give them the time of day.

So Bell posing as a supporter from the Hephaestus Familia would be totally implausible.

And Bell was certain—if he acted under that identity, it would immediately raise suspicions.

There's no way he could pass as a supporter.

'If I could, I'd really prefer to use the identity of a supporter.'

'Too bad that identity just can't hold up—it'd only draw more attention to me.'

Bell's goal wasn't to stand in the spotlight. What he wanted was to stay hidden, letting his strength quietly match or even surpass those standing on the stage.

"It's a shame. It would've been great if I could've acted as a supporter."

Even Bell found it regrettable.

If it hadn't been for what happened last night, posing as a supporter would still be an option. But now that he'd caught Loki's attention, that route was no longer viable.

"It's unfortunate, but I'll have to abandon the idea."

"I can't fool that Loki with a supporter disguise, and I'm not part of Hephaestus's Familia. Trying to force my way into a large Familia's Dungeon party would just seem suspicious."

Still, Bell wasn't too disheartened.

While the role of a supporter really suited him, he wasn't willing to expose his four-dimensional space.

He didn't even want to reveal the magic "Lightning Command." The only thing he was willing to share with others was the Primordial Runes.

"Goddess-sama, let's forget about the supporter identity."

"But if it's just to broaden my experience, I think I can explain my intentions to Hephaestus-sama. I should be able to tag along with a party into the lower floors."

"Besides, I also need to figure out a way to make a living."

Money was being spent too fast. Relying solely on income from the Dungeon would only lead to more trouble. That's why Bell had been thinking—it was time to find a sustainable way to earn.

As long as they had a stable source of income, Hestia's Familia could finally start running properly.

"But Bell-kun, our Familia isn't a production-type. How are we supposed to find a way to make a living?"

Hestia naturally hoped her Familia could find a legitimate income stream. That way, she could pay off her debt to Hephaestus sooner.

But she also knew she wasn't the kind of goddess skilled in business.

The things she excelled at didn't bring in profit in Orario. Otherwise, she wouldn't have ended up freeloading at Hephaestus's place in Genkai.

"Please don't worry, Goddess-sama."

"Before this, I couldn't think of any viable way either. Our Familia isn't famous, so finding a reliable path in Orario has always been difficult."

Hestia gave a small nod. She'd run into the same problem—hence, the freeloading.

"But now I've found something that might work."

Bell swiped his finger through the air, and ten Runes appeared, glowing faintly in midair.

"As I said before, these magical runes create different effects depending on how they're arranged. And they can be engraved onto objects while still retaining their effects."

Hestia's eyes lit up.

"Bell-kun, you mean... we can sell items engraved with these magical runes?"

"Yes. That's the only practical way I can think of to bring in income right now."