Chapter 1: The Deep Floors

(The following work of fiction takes place after the 17th Volume of the Novel. There may be spoilers. I should also add that I do not know the full lore of the DanMachi game.) (Art is by u/MisterIenny on Reddit, please check them out)

The Minotaur. A Beast of legends. In the stories, the brave and valiant hero would save the heroine at the last second, and she would fall in love with him.

Or in my case, I would be saved by the one I admire most, Ais Wallenstein.

The Minotaur, Asterius. My greatest enemy.

I've won once, to protect my pride and honor. I wouldn't be saved by Ais Wallenstein again.

I've lost once. In the Battle for the Xenos, the Black Minotaur Asterius and I fought, and I lost.

It was humiliating. It hurt. I wanted to win. I wanted to win so badly.

Now, I stare death in the face one last time. I would settle things today, whether I win or lose, whether I live or I die...

I would become the Hero I want to be.