djarcher

The people of the alpha plane have made it their hobby to enter the dungeons of other worlds and conquer them. Naturally not everyone is happy with this as dark undercurrents begin to work against the conquerors.

As some people die in the dungeons they are made an offer. To give up their humanity in order to live on. 
Guy, a veteran carrier, is one of them, he can't bear to leave his family alone and accepts. From then on he must fight in the dungeons but as a monster while simultaneously continuing his life in the alpha plane in the shape of a human.
Jade, an elite adventurer, also accepts the offer but her intent is solely to get revenge on those who killed her and make humanity suffer for her life.
Monica, a little girl not native to the alpha plane is pulled into the happenings due to her childish innocence.

Counter Dungeon-Delving

That sounds like you are saying that I can't go back home today. I thought only the first evolution was problematic.


<Sigh, with all that has happened with lord Winter, Valeria is currently in no working condition. Jade is also unable to work due to her mental state. So we borrowed two members from other branches. You and Edward are currently the only ones who can welcome them and Edward isn't an ideal choice.>


I guess that makes sense. Are they here yet?


<Jake's down in the lobby, Rani went to visit Valeria despite me telling her to come here first. Sigh, that skill is so troublesome.>


I feel like this reeks of trouble. Can we really just borrow members of other branches? Aren't they needed there? And how come this is the first time I hear of us having branches?


If Rani goes out of commission regularly, should we be depending on her?


Alright then, I guess I'll go say hi to this Jake. Anything you can tell me about him?


<He's new, even for your standards. Off to a bad start, had multiple breakdowns, now he's alright but still weak. If you could maybe take some time and use your cheat on him that would be much appreciated.>


What do you mean use my cheat? Am I just an ATM for stronger monsters to you?


I will do my best! Will that be cash or credit?


<Yes, but please remember that you will have trouble switching. Also, we really need to work on figuring out your build.>


So you mainly use magic and focus more on controlling the battlefield?


<Generally, yes. The problem is of course that we often fight alone so I also have melee and healing skills. A build isn't meant to restrain you, it just means to guide your primary efforts into one direction. You can still learn other skills on the side.>


And what would my build be? Didn't Darwin call me a commander type once?


That sounds really complicated. I'll leave you to figure that out while I go meet Jake.


I head out of my room and find the way to the reception area. The reception desk is currently unmanned. Isn't that bad for business?


<I've been filling in for the time being but we are about to close and I wanted to give you and Jake some privacy.>


In one of the cushioned seats of the waiting area I see a young dude with curly blond hair. He's on the phone, typing away at something while wearing a pensive expression. As I approach, he looks up from his phone and gives me a relaxed smile. The guy seems pretty laid back and chill.


"Hey there, you must be Guy. Thanks for coming to welcome me, Navi said you'd come. I'm Jake Floyd, a weak-ass bee."


Seems that being weak really gets to him. I shake his hand and smile back.


"Nice to meet you, Jake. I'm Guy Goodwin. And don't worry about being weak, we all start off that way. It gets better."


"Sorry to be such a downer. I guess I should be more positive. Thanks for cheering me up!"


"No problem. Now, while I have been sent to welcome you, I'm still kind of new myself. Do you need me to show you around or is Navi still going to do that?"


<No, the skill can be trained without it but going into a state of hyper focus naturally helps.>


Is that the condition you mentioned before?


<No, but yes, Rani shows all telltale signs of ADHD.>


So, fidgeting, excessive talking, hyperactivity, trouble concentrating and various episodes of complete focus? 


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