The Epic Story of the Heroic Spirit of Emiya Giant Warrior

Shirou, it seems, can replace me and inherit the justice of the Astraea Familia... Ryu thought with relief, but why does she feel a sense of unease deep down?

If this continues, your future will only lead to a 'loser' ending, becoming a miserable heroine who hides in her blanket and secretly wipes away tears every day!

Syr Flover: This useless, good-for-nothing elf! It seems I must step up!

Syr is Ryu's most steadfast supporter.

At least, for now, that's the case.

The young girl clenched her small, pink fist: "Shirou-kun, I will protect Ryu's happiness!"

"Raul, you're finally back. Why so late?" The black-haired catgirl narrowed her eyes: "Don't tell me you went to the Pleasure Quarter again?"

She joined the Loki Familia around the same time as Raul, so she assists Raul, who serves as the commander of the second team. Angie's physical and mental strength are top-tier among Level 4 adventurers. Her fighting style is elegant and fierce, earning her the title of 'Noble Cat'.

"No, I didn't!" Raul exclaimed, feeling wronged: "I just took a detour to The Benevolent Mistress tavern for dinner."

He couldn't help but show off his adventuring experiences, earning admiring glances from the lovely waitress... Eh? Could it be that my spring as the 'Extraordinary Man' is about to arrive?

Raul couldn't help but retort: "I told you I didn't! Besides, going to the Pleasure Quarter wouldn't be this quick. Just 'ordering' takes more time than that!"

"Umm... well..." Realizing he'd said the wrong thing, the man stammered.

"Oh, okay, thanks, Angie."

Raul followed Angie, and together they arrived at the Familia Captain's office.

Although he appears to be just a young boy, he is actually the leader of the Loki Familia, relied upon by all its members.

Another woman was also in the room.

She was tall, with emerald green hair tied into a ponytail that reached her waist. She had the same color eyes and pointed ears, along with a beautiful face that would make even the gods jealous. She wore a green outfit with yellow trim, a white cloak over it, and black leggings with brown boots.

Apart from the dwarf warrior Gareth Landrock, the Heavy Warrior, who was training in the dungeon, two of the Loki Familia's Three Executives were awaiting Raul's report.

Raul had a clear understanding of his task, reporting every detail of Lefiya's first dungeon adventure after joining the Loki Familia, no matter how small.

"I see. Using 'adaptation' and 'habit' to reduce Lefiya's fear of monsters... That boy has come up with a good method," Finn nodded.

Mages are usually protected in a team, but anything can happen in the dungeon. No one can guarantee that there will always be a reliable vanguard in front.

"Just like Aiz, didn't she cause us a lot of trouble in the past? But hasn't she grown into a good girl now?"

"During the last expedition, when we encountered an enhanced dragon-type monster, she lost her mind and charged forward without listening to orders, almost causing a disaster and forcing the expedition to end prematurely."

Fortunately, Gareth, the Heavy Warrior, stayed behind to guard the rear, preventing any casualties.

"Ah, well..." Finn scratched his head: "Well, Lefiya's problem is still smaller than Aiz's..."

"From now on, without my permission, Aiz is forbidden from entering the deep layers of the dungeon. No, she's not allowed to go to the lower layers either," Riveria said: "During this time, just have her take Lefiya to 'get used to' the monsters in the dungeon, referring to the method of that child from the Hephaestus Familia."

"No, she will directly enter the first team. That child has a special talent and can unleash firepower comparable to a first-class adventurer at Level 3," Finn said: "We will need her power in future expeditions."

Finn narrowed his eyes. He could sense that Raul's attitude wasn't just a senior's appreciation for a newcomer, but also contained some genuine respect for the strong.

He found it difficult to be as comprehensive and in control of the overall situation as Finn, but Raul's characteristic was that he could always immediately identify the most important person in the team in the current environment, and then do everything possible to create space for them to perform, wholeheartedly and without complaint.

"Projection magic, powerful archery, and 'miraculous' swordsmanship...?" Finn pondered: "Raul, specifically, how do you view his combat power and potential?"

"Potential equal to Aiz, and even stronger swordsmanship... That's quite an amazing evaluation," Finn said: "In that case, let Lefiya maintain a good relationship with him. Our Familia may need his help in the future."

For ordinary adventurers, having a magic or skill is already very impressive, let alone rare skills and unique skills, which are unimaginable.

Finn has two magics, five skills, and five development abilities; Riveria has nine magics, two skills, and five development abilities... They, who were once geniuses, have long been accustomed to the existence of geniuses.

Riveria: "You're already an 'old man'."

"Riveria, we're adventurers from the same period..." Finn said.

"Is this the elves'余裕, it's really cheating."

Riveria chuckled: "Just kidding. When you and Gareth are too old to be adventurers, Aiz and the others will definitely have grown up. I should take advantage of my youth to travel around the world."

"With Aiz's personality, if she knew about this, she would definitely cause trouble," Finn rubbed his temples.

For example, going to ask for a sword skill competition, asking the other party how to become stronger, or even begging the other party to teach her swordsmanship.

It would be a minor matter if it affected the reputation of the Loki Familia, but it would be terrible if it affected the relationship with the Hephaestus Familia.

This was his talent, his right thumb would hurt if he sensed something bad.

Riveria sighed and put her hand on her forehead: "Sigh, I understand."

Aiz Wallenstein, the Sword Princess, Lv.5, is in the most difficult rebellious period, at the tender age of thirteen and a half.

Chapter 20 Pseudo Spiral Sword

The girl had sun-like golden hair that gently fell over her shoulders, shimmering with a soft glow. Her golden eyes were clear and pure, seemingly containing the courage to not fear anything.

Aiz Wallenstein, the Sword Princess, joined the Loki Familia at a young age and was promoted to Lv.2 in just one year. At the age of eight, she broke historical records, shocking the entire Orario and even the world. Not long ago, she reached the high level of Lv.5 and is Lefiya's object of admiration.

At this moment, Aiz was squatting in the solitary confinement room of Twilight Manor, with a huge sign hanging around her neck that read, "I am guilty."

Now the pitiful Sword Princess was imprisoned in the castle by the Demon King.

"I want to go find that child and compete in swordsmanship –" While thinking this, she jumped out of the window to escape, and was then grabbed by the head by Riveria, who arrived in time, and dragged back to the solitary confinement room.

"Lefiya, let me go –" Aiz stared at Lefiya, showing a pitiful, animal-like expression.

"Ah, ah, although Aiz-san is very cute... but no!" Lefiya tried hard to resist Aiz's charm, crossing her hands in front of her chest to make an X: "Riveria-sama's orders are absolute!"

"Aiz-san needs to reflect properly here... Of course, even in solitary confinement, I will cheer for Aiz-san!" Lefiya cheered Aiz on: "However, Riveria-sama specifically instructed that I cannot help Aiz-san write a self-criticism or copy the Familia rules, but in short, Aiz-san, do your best."

"Shirou, why are you suddenly researching magic staves?"

Magic staff creation is a field that the Hephaestus Familia is relatively less skilled in. On the one hand, this is because many high-level magic staves are made from trees with spirituality, and the Hephaestus Familia is better at metal forging; on the other hand, it is because there are too few mages in the city compared to warriors, and the market is really not big enough.

"Oh~ I see." Tsubaki suddenly understood. She smiled and patted the young man on the shoulder: "You've already received an order from a top-tier Familia so quickly, Shirou, you're amazing."

The equipment of high-level adventurers in the Loki Familia is generally forged by the Goibniu Familia. This is a top-tier forging Familia on par with the Hephaestus Familia, but its scale is much smaller than the Hephaestus Familia. Therefore, the Goibniu Familia's business mainly focuses on customizing high-level equipment and also undertakes construction projects.

For a rookie blacksmith like Shirou, Lefiya's "thank you gift" can be said to be quite sincere.

"Personally, I was originally inclined to try making magic staves, but the difficulty is greater than I expected," Shirou replied.

Even if it was just an ordinary longsword made for practice, it had excellent quality, not inferior to a blacksmith with years of experience, but the production of other equipment was still at the level of a beginner.

Listening to Ryu's words, Syr couldn't help but facepalm: What's there to be happy about? This useless elf still hasn't realized what's happening. Even now, she's still thinking about her "righteous inheritance"?

As the leader of the "Syr x Ryu" faction in the [Hostess of Fertility] tavern, Syr is currently very worried. As Shirou becomes an adventurer, he will come into contact with more girls, and this useless elf has no initiative...

Shirou was confused: "Ah? Um, good luck?"

·

Loki Familia's residence, Twilight Manor.

The girl's name is Anakitty Autumn, a level 4 second-tier adventurer and a core member of the Loki Familia's second unit. She is affectionately known as "Anki" by her companions.

It is worth mentioning that Anki values responsibility and discipline very much. She dislikes the overly lax personalities of the cat-people girls in her familia and even trained herself to get rid of the habit of adding "nya" at the end of her sentences.

Because Raul had repeatedly heard passersby mentioning "I really want to eat the stew from [Hostess of Fertility]'s place," he unknowingly became craving it. Moreover, he encountered a good thing at the tavern—he was flirted with by a cute waitress!

"Tsk, with that look of wishful thinking on your face, you probably went to the pleasure district," Anki said coldly, arms crossed.

"Oh, so you know the pleasure district so well, Raul?" The girl's expression grew colder: "How about you explain what 'ordering' means first."

The cat-girl shook her head: "What an idiot... The captain is looking for you. Hurry to the office."

"Oh, Raul is back. Thank you for your hard work on today's mission. Anki, please take a seat," the blonde dwarf male said in a gentle tone, putting down the documents in his hand.

Finn Deimne, a level 6 first-tier adventurer, title [Hero], whose true age is far greater than his appearance. In fact, he has been active in Orario for decades as a "senior veteran," maintaining a legal loli appearance due to the body modifications from God's Grace and the racial characteristics of the dwarves.

Loki Familia's vice-captain, from the royal family of elves, Orario's strongest mage, a level 6 adventurer, Riveria Ljos Alf.

What they are concerned about is the situation of that genius elf mage. For Finn, Lefiya is the future pillar of the familia he expects. For Riveria, Lefiya is her important direct disciple.

Riveria was a little worried: "But this feels like treating the symptoms but not the root cause... I hope Lefiya has the courage to face her fears, instead of just relying on the protection of others."

"It's better than doing nothing," Finn said. "Be optimistic, I believe that child has the potential to overcome it."

However, it would have been better if he hadn't mentioned "Ais." Riveria's face immediately darkened: "No, that little rascal Ais is still causing us trouble!"

Because Ais rushed too fast, the other high-level adventurers had to follow, causing the team to become disjointed. As a result, the expedition's supplies were completely wiped out by monsters that happened to spawn in the rear.

Although, as a result, Ais killed a strengthened dragon-type monster and obtained extremely rare high-level magic stones and dropped items, this gain still could not make up for the loss. This expedition can be considered a complete failure. Such a bad act of recklessness undoubtedly aroused Riveria's anger.

"Will Lefiya be joining the second unit later?" Anki asked. According to her level, Lefiya, who is level 2, may join the second unit, which is under her and Raul's command.

"And—" Finn changed the subject: "I'm a little concerned about that child from the Hephaestus Familia. His name is 'Emiya Shirou,' right?"

"That's right, that boy, he's really amazing," Raul praised.

Many people think that [Raul Nord] is a man lacking talent, but Finn understands that this man, whom he has appointed as the leader of the second unit, has a unique talent, especially in the field of command. Raul has special insights and abilities.

Clearly realizing that he has no talent and accepting this fact, sincerely serving those who are capable, in Finn's view, this is itself a remarkable quality.

"Although he is only a level 1 rookie, his combat power is already close to level 2, just like Miss Ais back then. In terms of swordsmanship alone, he is even above Ais," Raul said seriously. "I believe his potential is no less than Miss Ais'."

"That child should have [Rare Skills], and probably more than one," Riveria analyzed calmly. "Like Ais and Lefiya."

However, for Finn and the other top familia executives, [Rare Skills] are not rare at all. Besides [Raul Nord], who doesn't have special abilities?

"Unfortunately, if he has already joined the Hephaestus Familia, then we have no chance..." Finn couldn't help but sigh: "Ais, Lefiya, and this Emiya, terrifying rookies keep popping up one after another. I always feel like I'm falling behind the times."

"Too bad, by the time you're so old that your teeth fall out and you can't walk, and you can only recall the past over and over again, I might still be on the front lines of the expedition," Riveria retorted.

Finn shook his head helplessly: "Your elves' definition of 'young' has always been so difficult to understand."

"By the way, about that child's 'swordsmanship,' don't tell Ais," he looked at Raul.

[Sword Princess] Ais has a morbid pursuit of strength improvement. If she knows that the boy from the Hephaestus Familia may have better swordsmanship than her, she will definitely do something very impolite.

Raul scratched his head: "Um, shouldn't we also notify Lefiya?"

Finn's expression froze for a moment, and then he felt a pain in his thumb.

Finn smiled bitterly: "It's probably too late. Riveria, please keep Ais in check..."

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This chapter is 5,000 words. Today's afternoon update is advanced, two chapters combined.

"Ahhh~ Ais-san staying here is too cute!" Looking at the blonde girl in front of her, Lefiya felt her heart melting.

Although her figure is still in the developmental stage, that innocence and naivety add to her charm. At the same time, her exquisite features have already shown a peerless beauty comparable to a goddess, foreshadowing her undeniable brilliance in the future. Her temperament is like a fairy in a heroic legend, with a purity and nobility that is untouched by the mortal world. She is always expressionless, and her cold demeanor makes people respect and stay away, yet it is difficult to take their eyes off her.

Because of her previous willful behavior in the expedition, Ais-san is now under house arrest.

She took the liberty of leaving the team and chasing after a strengthened dragon-type monster into the deep abyss. Although she successfully killed the dragon monster, she angered a demon king more terrifying than the dragon.

"Lv.5 challenging Lv.1, do you want to make the entire Loki Familia a laughing stock?!"

In this way, the Demon King imprisoned the princess again and sent her subordinate minions (Lefiya) to guard her.

I unexpectedly saw a different side of Ais-san... But my admiration seems to have become even stronger.

Being the vice-captain to the members, the teacher to the student, and the royalty to the subjects, for Lefiya, Riveria's instructions are among the few things that take precedence over Ais-san's pampering.

Ais: "Guh, just kill me..."

·

The next day, at the Hephaestus Familia residence

Unaware of the attention from the top familias, on the second day after the dungeon adventure, Emiya Shirou returned to his tight daily routine of going back and forth between the workshop and the tavern.

Seeing the boy carefully flipping through a [Magic Wand Encyclopedia], Tsubaki curiously asked.

Moreover, magic wands are less likely to be damaged than swords, so custom-made products and imports from the magic city can basically meet the needs of mages.

"Lefiya... is the elf mage from the Loki Familia who went to the dungeon with me before. Because I helped her a bit in the dungeon, she said she wanted to repay me," Emiya Shirou explained. "Then, after learning that I was a blacksmith, she said she wanted to buy equipment from me."

Because it is a purely production-based familia, the Goibniu Familia does not engage in adventure activities at all, and there are no high-level adventurers in the familia.

Being able to receive an order from the rising star of the Loki Familia is a good opportunity for Emiya Shirou. This not only means a considerable income but also means an opportunity to promote himself to the Loki Familia.

"So, Shirou, are you planning to make a magic wand, or make other equipment?" Tsubaki asked.

In terms of equipment production, Emiya Shirou is strongest at forging "swords," followed by other types of weapons, and then stronger than armor and other equipment.

After all, from the time Shirou obtained God's Grace until now, it has only been half a month.

However, because of the existence of the [Unlimited Blade Works] magic, Shirou is destined to become the top blacksmith. Tsubaki and Hephaestus have no doubt about this.