The Epic Story of the Heroic Spirit of Emiya Giant Warrior

“Actually…”

Ryu: “Eh?”

Before seeing me, Astrea went to see Shirou first? Why?

“I wanted to see first, what kind of child changed Ryu.”

Ryu said sincerely.

The goddess Astrea looked away with a guilty conscience.

“Ryu, there is something I need to explain to you first. Do you remember a child named ‘Sanjou Haruhime’?”

Astrea explained the information about Sanjou Haruhime to Ryu.

Ryu sat upright: “If that's the case, we were saved by Haruhime's power at that time. We must save her and not sit idly by while the Ishtar Familia does such forbidden things!”

Ryu said firmly.

Astrea: “There are no other requirements for the time being. It's just that my plan requires Shirou to spend the night in the pleasure district. Ryu, I hope you can understand.”

85

Chapter 85: Takemikazuchi Familia.

At the entrance of the [Hostess of Fertility] tavern, a male god and a female adventurer were hesitating.

Even a first-class adventurer of Lv.5 would be stripped naked and thrown into the street for daring to eat a free meal at the [Hostess of Fertility]. If they dared to flirt with the waitresses here, they should be prepared to have their legs broken—such urban legends circulate in Orario.

“Yes, Senior.”

The adventurer girl beside Takemikazuchi replied cautiously. The god hesitated for a moment and nodded.

So, Emiya invited the god and his familia whom he “coincidentally” met to this place. His reason was that he wanted to learn about the Far East.

Takemikazuchi seemed a little uneasy about this, while Yamato Mikoto was pleasantly surprised and apprehensive. [Sword King], a high-level adventurer with such a title, was undoubtedly a big figure to Mikoto, who had just become an adventurer, especially since he was from a top-level familia like Hephaestus.

Syr looked at him with a somewhat resentful gaze, but still diligently led the way.

They sat on opposite sides of a square table, and Emiya subconsciously observed the two guests.

Yamato Mikoto is a beautiful girl. She has glossy black hair and bluish-purple eyes, and her back is straight without the slightest懈怠. The limbs glimpsed through the purple combat clothing are soft and delicate, and her appearance is so upright and beautiful that even gods can sigh in admiration.

The so-called exploration-type [Familia] is, as the name suggests, a faction that explores the dungeon, brings back "magic stones" and "dropped items," and makes a living from them.

Including Yamato Mikoto, the Takemikazuchi Familia has a total of six members, all of whom are human and all of whom came to Orario from the Far East with Takemikazuchi.

“Hello, Emiya-kun.”

Takemikazuchi was very polite to Emiya, not at all like a god—Emiya's achievements before his level up were not made public, but his deeds of destroying the Soma Familia alone after his level up were still somewhat famous.

Emiya said.

He didn't mention "Sanjou" immediately, but first asked about some other things, while inquiring indirectly and considering the other party's personality.

Takemikazuchi's impression of Emiya was similar. As a god, he could feel that the other party was an upright and firm adventurer, but he was puzzled by Emiya's purpose.

“I know an adventurer named ‘Gojou Kaguya’.”

“Yes, Kaguya-sama is also a celebrity in the Far East. She is a princess from the [Gojou] one of the [Nine Families].”

She is also known for her upbringing and demeanor. The men are elegant, and the women are chaste, and the mysterious temperament they exude is admired by many people who come and go. She can be said to be the cherry blossom that adorns [Far East].

Yamato Mikoto couldn't help but ask as if she had thought of something.

Emiya: “I know a fox girl named ‘Sanjou Haruhime’.”

“You—where did you learn this name!”

The adventurers of the Takemikazuchi Familia know Sanjou Haruhime?

“If possible… please tell me, Mikoto-san, what is your relationship with Haruhime-san, okay?”

The shrine adopted more and more orphans, and its income was meager. The life of poverty finally reached its limit one day.

Mikoto and others consulted the kind heavenly god who supported the children's livelihood and made a decision. Mikoto-san and others, who were older and able to fight in the shrine, crossed the ocean to Orario under the guidance of the god of war.

“I met Haruhime-sama long before I came to Orario… It was about five or six years ago, counting from now.”

Mikoto-san's eyes wandered on the floor as she spoke about her encounter with Haruhime-san.

—You go and bring that girl out.

Takemikazuchi seemed to say this to them with a very serious expression and a childlike smile.

Mikoto-san said that she and her companions, who had been learning martial arts under the god of war since childhood and had been trained, sneaked into the mansion like ninjas, avoided the guards, and took Haruhime-san to play in the back mountain.

“…What happened?”

“Because the shrine's life became tight, everyone went out to work to earn their daily living expenses, and there was no longer time to go to the mansion… After a long time, we went to take a look that day, and only then did we know that Haruhime-sama had been severed from her parents.”

Mikoto-san kept her head down and finished telling the whole story.

Her words revealed her feelings and regrets for Haruhime-san.

Emiya was silent for a moment and explained: “I didn't expect Haruhime-san and Mikoto-san to be friends… After that, I will help you keep an eye on her news.”

The waitress Lunoire served the food. At the strong request of Takemikazuchi and Mikoto, they finally ordered only the cheapest chicken stew.

After that, they left the tavern, and Emiya was still sitting in the room.

Goddess Astrea, [Lesser Brave] Aisha, and [Little Giant] Mia.

Aisha was silent for a moment and said a human male name.

This made [Lesser Brave] feel extremely tormented, but since she had made a decision, she would not regret or back down.

“This name… I know him.”

Lunoire, who was cleaning the table, spoke. As [Black Fist], who once roamed the underground world of Orario, her connections worked wonders.

Astrea looked at Mia.

Mia sighed, but then she muttered to herself:

Lunoire couldn't help but laugh.

Mia: “What are you laughing at, you idiot girl? Since you know that trafficker, you go and break his limbs and bring him back!”

86

Astrea hesitated for a moment: "Shirou and I have already met."

Ryu tilted her head, looking puzzled.

Astrea gently stroked Ryu's green hair, which had recently been dyed.

"Is that so? Lady Astrea, I'm so touched by your concern for me."

"Sanjou Haruhime?"

"It's about when you and Shirou, along with that Loki Familia child, were subjugating the Black Goliath. She was the fox-person girl who was with Lize…"

"I see."

"Ryu, it's good that you understand."

Astrea was very pleased: "To save Haruhime, I have formulated a plan."

"Goddess, please instruct me. As long as it is your request, I will definitely do it!"

Ryu: "…What did you say?!"

The elf girl looked at her trusted goddess in disbelief. Astrea could only rub Ryu's emerald green hair and smile apologetically.

"Is it really okay, Lord Takemikazuchi? This seems to be a very expensive tavern."

This tavern, the most popular in the Labyrinth City, is famous not only for its delicious cuisine, rich wines, and beautiful waitresses, but also for its expensive prices and its uncompromising attitude towards disreputable customers.

"Don't be polite. I'm treating today."

Wei Gong, standing beside the male deity, said, "Please come in, Lord Takemikazuchi, and Miss Yamato."

Wei Gong had "accidentally" encountered Lord Takemikazuchi on Commercial Street. At that time, He was pushing a small cart selling sushi, and the adventurer girl named Yamato Mikoto happened to be coming to look for Lord Takemikazuchi, and ran into Wei Gong.

Because his name was Wei Gong Shirou—a name that clearly had a Far Eastern style—it was logically reasonable for Wei Gong to be curious about deities from the Far East.

"Sorry to trouble you, please prepare a private room for us."

Wei Gong led Lord Takemikazuchi and Yamato Mikoto into the tavern.

"Please follow me, guests."

Wei Gong, Lord Takemikazuchi, and Yamato Mikoto entered a quiet room.

Takemikazuchi is a handsome male god. His divine duties are "Thunder God" and "War God," but he gives people a gentle and even soft feeling. From just a short conversation, Wei Gong felt that Lord Takemikazuchi's personality was completely the opposite of the word "tough." He was easy to talk to and even a little too kind.

The Takemikazuchi Familia had only recently arrived in the Labyrinth City. Their arrival in this city was close to the day Wei Gong was picked up by Ryu. Now they are one of the many exploration-based Familias in Orario.

The captain of the Familia, Kashima Sakura, is a Level 2 upper-level adventurer, and the other members are Level 1. Yamato Mikoto is the youngest newcomer.

Although the number of people is small, they have adventurers who have undergone level ascension. In the Labyrinth City, they can already be regarded as a "core" Familia. The main god also has the qualifications to participate in the God Assembly. Among the many emerging Familias in Orario, they are considered to be more noticed.

"Lord Takemikazuchi, hello. I would like to learn about the Far East. I hope you can clear up my doubts."

Wei Gong's intuition was that both Lord Takemikazuchi and Mikoto were upright people. But after all, this was a major matter, so he maintained a cautious attitude.

Wei Gong began to communicate with Lord Takemikazuchi. As the conversation progressed, his understanding of the Far East gradually deepened.

Wei Gong thought of the gorgeous Iai katana, Higanzakura: "She also seems to be from the Far East."

The members of the Gojou family all have beautiful appearances, but they have a slightly strange custom of covering the upper half of their faces with masks shaped like cherry blossoms.

"The Nine Families… Sanjou, is also one of the Nine Families?"

Wei Gong asked casually.

"Yes, Sanjou is the family in the Nine Families that undertakes the duties of sacrifice and offering… May I ask, has Sword King-senpai met someone from the Sanjou family?"

Mikoto was first shocked, and then leaned forward, reacting quite strongly.

Wei Gong was surprised by this sudden progress, but he asked calmly:

Mikoto was silent, motionless, and then slowly nodded after a moment.

"…I and my Familia companions grew up in the shrine where Lord Takemikazuchi and other gods lived. We came to Orario from the Far East because of economic difficulties… The shrine's life was unsustainable."

This was to earn money in the Labyrinth City where gold and silver treasures slumbered, and to send living expenses to the shrine that raised them.

It was precisely because of this that Lord Takemikazuchi, despite being a core Familia with a Level 2 upper-level adventurer, was so poor and impoverished—most of their income was sent back to their hometown.

"My shrine and the shrines of others are on the mountain, and Miss Haruhime's residence is at the foot of the mountain. That lady was born noble and could not leave the residence, and grew up in a different environment from us… But Lord Takemikazuchi felt pity for her."

"In that case, Miss Haruhime and Miss Mikoto, you were childhood playmates?"

"We interacted with Haruhime-sama several times, running in the mountains, walking around the fields, and playing by the river… However, everything suddenly ended."

The girl was expelled from her family. Mikoto and the others searched everywhere, but ultimately failed to find any news.

"Compared to Sakura-sama and the others, I spent very little time with that lady… But, Haruhime-sama and I were indeed once friends, confidantes."

"I encountered Miss Haruhime during a previous adventure. Because she was a rare fox-person and had a special name, she left a deep impression on me."

"I am extremely grateful!"

Yamato Mikoto actually bowed deeply to Wei Gong, and Lord Takemikazuchi also bowed to thank him.

After Lord Takemikazuchi and Yamato Mikoto finished their meal, they thanked Wei Gong again, saying things like "This is the best food I've ever eaten in Orario."

The side door opened and several women walked out.

"Lady Astrea, the one who sold Haruhime to the Ishtar Familia was…"

Under Aisya's deliberate performance, the sisters of the Ishtar Familia all believed that she was pursuing a handsome boy from the Hephaestus Familia. Therefore, Aisya's move to the tavern did not arouse any suspicion, but instead received encouragement and encouragement from the sisters.

"Mia Mama, can I borrow the children from your tavern first?"

"Oh… This is a troublesome matter…"

"However, my tavern is indeed short of staff, and if there was a rare fox-person waitress, I guess business would be much better…"

"Yes, Mia Mama."

Runoa punched her palm and smiled fiercely: "I guarantee to complete the task!"