The Epic Story of the Heroic Spirit of Emiya Giant Warrior

Ais Wallenstein embraced Shirou, her ample bosom enveloping the boy's head.

“No, it is the strongest weapon in the entire Labyrinth City!”

“Although the visual effect of the Ice Giant seems more exaggerated, [Higanbana] and [Swallow Return] are still stronger…”

And on the level of skill, although Shirou spared no effort in forging [Ice Skadi], putting his whole heart into it, the "contents" poured into the forging were ultimately different.

Of course, she wouldn't spoil Ais Wallenstein's mood at this time.

Tsubaki looked at Shirou's figure, thinking with satisfaction.

“The only one who can surpass you is probably the serious Hephaestus!”

This is the true power of a god-forged weapon.

Shaking her head, no longer thinking about things too far away, Tsubaki quickly adjusted her mood. Shirou's work also inspired her with countless ideas, [Cyclops Craftsman] erected a new direction and goal for herself.

She used only one sentence to instantly sober up the Amazonian girl.

118

Chapter 118: The Loki Familia Becomes Laborers.

“Six hundred million valis?!?!?!”

Tione's shout attracted everyone's attention.

“What six hundred million valis… could it be…”

Ais Wallenstein: “The price of this sword is, six… six… six hundred million valis?!”

Tsubaki: “That's right~”

The only eye that [Cyclops Craftsman] exposed curved into an arc. She seemed to enjoy the adventurers' terrified attitude towards the sky-high prices of high-level armaments.

However, in Tsubaki's view, the price of equipment is condensed with the talent, inspiration, and sweat of the blacksmith.

The number of the price represents the value of the blacksmith's efforts. An armament being able to sell for the best price is the greatest respect and affirmation for the blacksmith.

For Tione, Tsubaki is one of the most difficult opponents to bargain with, and, regarding that weapon, [Ice Skadi], she couldn't find an angle to start with for a moment.

For example, Tione's [Blade of Pain], because it is a dagger-length short sword, the price is only 58 million valis, while heavy weapons such as greatswords, spears, and battle axes are often priced at 100 million valis or more.

That was made by a blacksmith from the Magical Great Country (Altena), the highest-level magic wand that can be called the [Supreme Five Staffs] in the Lower World, including the Labyrinth City.

The staff body, made of 'Magic Metal' and 'Holy Emperor Ore', can not only conduct magic power with extremely high efficiency, but is also extremely strong, and can even be used as a long-handled weapon.

“Six hundred million valis… this price is really too exaggerated…”

“If you don’t think it’s worth the price, you can reconsider.”

“…No, I think it’s worth the price.”

The corner of her mouth twitched for a moment, and then Tione made up her mind: “It's just that we can't come up with that much valis for the time being.”

[Wind's Protection], 50 million valis, cleared on the spot.

[Ice Skadi], 600 million valis, temporarily on account.

On the eve of the expedition, the Loki Familia once again shouldered a huge debt.

The Loki Familia's expedition has become a job for others.

Lefiya's hand holding the short sword was also a little nervous.

However, because the price of 600 million was too shocking, for a moment, Lefiya actually felt that it was quite affordable.

“Shirou's work was personally appraised by the goddess Hephaestus and the price was set, it is definitely worth the money.”

Loki Familia Headquarters, Twilight Manor.

“That's how it is, Lady Riviria.”

Ais Wallenstein lowered her head, her tone ashamed, like a child who had done something wrong.

However, the prices of all the first-level armaments that everyone customized were only tens of millions to just over 100 million valis—Riviria's bare staff was 340 million, plus the priceless Supreme Staff inlaid with gems, which she purchased with her personal status as an Elven Princess.

After the excitement of obtaining [Ice Skadi] faded, Ais Wallenstein realized this problem and took the initiative to find Riviria to admit her mistake.

Riviria was calm and indifferent.

“As long as it's worth the money, there's no problem. It should be said that being able to buy such a sword is actually a profit for us.”

Riviria said: “Valis can be earned again, such armaments are not easy to come by.”

Ais Wallenstein insisted that the money for the weapon should be paid by herself—finally, under her repeated insistence, Riviria agreed that Ais Wallenstein and the Loki Familia would each pay half of the 600 million valis for [Ice Skadi], which is 300 million valis.

However, Ais Wallenstein said that, but her small treasury actually had no balance, and the money was still hanging on the Loki Familia's debt.

Riviria: “…Please work hard in a normal way.”

119

Chapter 119: The Center of the New Era.

Ais Wallenstein perked up and left Riviria's study, while the Elven Princess sighed and slumped on the sofa chair without any grace.

Riviria was not worried about the Loki Familia's financial problems. Although the Familia is now facing a tiring debt problem, which made Riviria, the Loki Familia's chief housekeeper, quite troubled, she also understood that all of this was actually the result of the Loki Familia's too rapid growth in the previous period.

The essence of the Loki Familia's financial crisis is such happy troubles. Although they owe a huge debt, the foundation of the Loki Familia has been greatly strengthened.

What really made Riviria feel uneasy and even worried was Finn's unintentional judgment—the tide of the new era has begun to surge.

And, the child who is faintly at the very center of the storm of the new era, Shirou Emiya.

Riviria suddenly felt that she could not see clearly, could not see clearly these children whose speed of progress far exceeded her imagination, could not see clearly this era that suddenly became a little unfamiliar.

When Lefiya and the others were testing swords in the Hephaestus Familia, [Sword Princess] Ais Wallenstein was not resting, but was practicing swords in the dungeon.

She imitated Shirou, only attacking one eye of the monster, trying to only make one move for each monster, piercing the despairing sword into its brain from its left eye, stirring it, and then pulling it out, killing it with one blow.

Facts have proved that such practice is effective. Ais Wallenstein's "Dexterity" ability value has increased significantly, and the speed of improvement is significantly faster than other ability values.

The small impact caused is that the rumors of the "Eye-Hunter Demon" in the upper levels have intensified—the monsters in the dungeon will quickly decay into a pile of ashes after death, but Ais Wallenstein's speed of transfer is extremely fast, and many people have seen the traces she left behind.

A sword pierced the left eye of the tiger-shaped monster, and Ais Wallenstein, like a gust of wind, continued to shuttle through the narrow roads of the dungeon labyrinth, looking for the next target.

For example, the "Great Demon King" Riviria, Ais Wallenstein was suppressed by her countless times, and even now it is difficult to compete with Riviria's violence.

However, at least since activating the magic [Ariel], Ais Wallenstein has never lost a battle against opponents of the same level.

However, this time, [Gale] defeated her. It can be said that Ais Wallenstein was completely defeated in this battle.

Ryu after leveling up is like a catfish, stirring up not only the originally laid-back girls in [Hostess of Fertility], but even the Loki Familia has been affected by her.

“The main reasons why I lost to [Gale] are two: first, [Gale] is better at fighting humans than I am.”

And [Gale], her experience in human warfare is probably one of the best in the entire city.

Ais Wallenstein can accept this gap, because she has no one she wants to deal with, but there are monsters she must kill—the Black Dragon.

“Really, thank you so much, Shirou. This is the most amazing sword I've ever seen.”

Tsubaki, who was beside her, put away her katana [Crimson Rain], shrugged her shoulders, and thought to herself: “Unfortunately, it's not.”

This is Tsubaki's professional judgment as a blacksmith.

The most special thing about this sword lies in its material—[Black Goliath's Bones]. This special material is unprecedented and almost impossible to replicate.

Having seen the black and red swords, Tsubaki wasn't surprised by the strength of [Ice Skadi].

“Truly amazing. You are now the most powerful blacksmith in the city without a doubt.”

The Goddess of the Hearth was able to forge a shield containing an entire world. She reproduced the world itself in a tiny area. To confront this shield is to confront the world, and all attacks will be blocked.

On the other side, Emiya was still being tightly hugged by Aricia. Tsubaki smiled and gently patted Tione's shoulder, who was still in a daze.

“Leffiya's sword is 50 million valis, with magic gems for consumables calculated separately. The price of [Ice Skadi] is 600 million valis. Cash, or should I put it on the Loki Familia's tab?”

Aricia let out a puzzled sound, but the next moment, she realized something, and her voice trembled. On her right hand, holding the sword, the knuckles of her slender fingers were a little pale.

As a blacksmith who is confident in her skills, Tsubaki never compromises on the price of weapons and equipment.

This isn't because of money. Tsubaki has been the number one blacksmith in the city for a long time and has already achieved financial freedom. She may occasionally lack cash, but Tsubaki's workshop and vault are filled with various collectibles, prototypes, and rare materials, any of which could be sold for a sky-high price outside.

“Six hundred million…”

Tiona couldn't help but exclaim, “My [Great Twin Blades Urga] only cost 120 million valis…”

Generally speaking, the price of a first-class armament is usually between 50 million and 200 million valis, and this number is mostly determined by the specifications of the equipment.

In addition, the price of a staff is often the highest among armaments of the same level.

As of now, the most expensive first-class armament Tione knows of is Riveria's staff [Magna Avis], one of the [Nine Hime].

This super-standard magic staff, inlaid with nine top-grade 'magic gems', can maximize the power of magic.

Even without the gems, the price of [Magna Avis] is only 340 million valis, only about half of [Ice Skadi]'s price of 600 million valis.

Tsubaki's voice was confident: “However, let me make it clear first, if it were put on the shelves, the Loki Familia might not have a chance to regret it.”

“It doesn't matter, the Loki Familia's credit is trustworthy.”

Tsubaki's attitude was amiable.

No one would doubt the Loki Familia's ability to repay. A single successful expedition can generate billions in revenue, and their credit is impeccable.

All the magic stones and materials harvested from the expedition will probably be used to pay off debts, and even one expedition might not be enough.

The price of [Wind Protection] is 50 million valis, which is almost the upper limit of a second-class armament, even more expensive than the staff Leffiya is currently using. For this little Lv.2 adventurer, it is undoubtedly a huge sum.

Tsubaki said calmly.

“You guys should be happy. In the future, you might not be able to buy such armaments even if you have the money.”

The Loki Familia has always had an incentive rule where the Familia funds a custom-made first-class armament for first-class adventurers who have leveled up to Lv.5. This reward has been enjoyed by Finn, Riveria, Ais, and Tiona.

However, today, when it came to Aricia, the Familia spent 600 million valis in one go, enough to make five of Tiona's Great Twin Blades, or six of Ais's Desperate Swords.

“This has always been the Familia's rule, you don't need to mind it.”

Although she almost fainted from a sudden heart attack when she first heard the number “600 million valis,” Riveria still maintained a steady demeanor in front of her admiring family members.

She had already learned about the power of [Ice Skadi] from Aricia. Although she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, the nearly three-meter-long “giant skeleton” easily blocked the full blow of the [One-Eyed Blacksmith]. These descriptions were enough to prove its worth.

At the same time, a new clause was added to the Familia's regulations: the Familia's funding limit for creating weapons for newly promoted first-class adventurers is up to 300 million valis.

Aricia cheered: “Don't worry, Lady Riveria, even if I have to sell myself to Master Shirou, I will definitely pay back the 300 million valis!”

Only when she is alone will the dignified Elf Princess slightly reveal a different side from usual. She casually flicks her hair, and her jewel-like emerald hair spreads out, with many strands scattered on her slender, white neck, revealing a messy and lazy beauty.

The new generation of children is bearing the fruit of talent, and Aricia, a senior member, has also broken through her bottleneck. The Familia has added five new first-class adventurers in a short period of time, and for a time, their limelight even overshadowed the Freya Familia.

As long as the fact that they are the “strongest group composed of many first-class adventurers” remains unshaken, the Loki Familia has nothing to worry about.

Still maintaining an astonishing leveling speed, [Sword Princess] has reached the realm of first-class adventurers; [Gale], who disappeared for a short time, has returned as a king, catching up with Sword Princess; new magic swords with power far exceeding the past; first-class armaments like mythical creations…

“Am I getting old? I'm only less than a hundred years old.”

Riveria murmured to herself.

“Should I also ask Shirou to make a sword for me…”

By learning Emiya's strategy, she found a way to effectively train herself even in the upper levels of the dungeon, where the monsters are weak—moving at high speed while deliberately attacking specific locations.

At the same time, she tries to control her power as much as possible, so as not to blow the monster's head off with a single sword.

Although [Sword Princess]'s simple attacks can easily pierce and cut through the seemingly hard skin or shells of monsters, Ais always insists on this strenuous and unrewarding attack method.

Now, many low-level adventurers are making a big deal out of it, claiming that strengthened monsters that specialize in devouring eyes have appeared in the upper levels of the dungeon. They are spreading fear, and they are just short of asking the guild to issue a directional subjugation quest.

“Not enough, I am far inferior to [Gale] now…”

She couldn't help but compare herself to [Gale]—being defeated by Ryu back then had a great impact on Ais.

From becoming an adventurer until now, it's not that Ais has never experienced failure, but all the enemies or monsters she couldn't defeat in the past were existences that surpassed her in level.

There was only one draw, which was the conflict with Ryu a few years ago. At that time, Ais felt that she had the upper hand, and if they fought to the end, she believed that she had a better chance of winning.

The slight pride and complacency that came with leveling up to Lv.5 were swept away, and Ais began to train herself even more desperately. Due to her influence, Bete, the [Fierce Wolf] of the same Familia, also increased the intensity of his training.

Ais thought while accurately killing monsters.

This is not an excuse, but an objective fact. Not only are Ais's skills effective against monsters, but her combat experience is also mainly in dungeon exploration, training, and expeditions.