The Fukaros Familia, starting from DanMachi.

Chapter 93 Burning Feather's Fury

The Astrea Familia — A Familia of Justice.

They were a group of radiant young women who fought fearlessly in the darkness of the city to protect the justice in their hearts.

They should have become heroes of this era, growing into top factions capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with the Loki Familia and the Freya Familia.

However, due to their fierce struggle with the dark faction, they faced a tragic end, with almost all of them being wiped out, before they could even reach their peak.

Thinking of this, all the expressions on Fen Yu's face disappeared.

An uncontrollable rage suddenly surged from the deepest part of his heart.

He was dissatisfied, even angry.

Because he knew better than anyone else in the world who Alphia had abandoned him when he was young, and who had come to Orario without hesitation, sacrificing her already dwindling life to place all her hopes on.

It is the Astrea Familia, those girls who have inherited the name of justice.

Alphia hopes they can become heroes of the new era, to complete the great task that she and Chaldo failed to accomplish, and to protect the world that she both hates and loves.

To this end, she risked becoming an enemy of the entire city, using her own life as fuel to stage a tragic drama called "The Great Struggle," forcing those young heroes to grow up in blood and fire.

But the result?

As a result, those on whom Alphia had placed such high hopes simply vanished without a trace—

Almost all of them were wiped out.

It was all because of a conspiracy by the dark faction.

It was a monster created solely by the dungeon's damn "self-preservation mechanism".

Alphiana's all-or-nothing sacrifice, her mountain-heavy entrustment, and the future she envisioned in her final moments—all became a complete and utterly absurd joke.

"Bang."

A slight muffled thud.

Fen Yu gripped the cup tightly, his hand instinctively tightening its hold. The hard crystal cup groaned under his weight, seemingly on the verge of shattering.

His aura instantly became incredibly oppressive, and his anger almost materialized, burning everything around him to ashes.

"Burning Feathers?"

Lefia seemed to sense something and looked at him with some concern.

She didn't understand why Fen Yu, who had been perfectly fine just moments before, suddenly looked so pale.

The perceptive Ais also looked over, a look of doubt in her eyes.

Fen Yu suddenly came to his senses.

He slowly released his grip, took a deep breath, and forcibly suppressed the anger that was about to overwhelm his reason.

No—it's not the right time yet.

He looked up and met Rafia's concerned gaze, forcing a slightly stiff smile back onto his face.

"It's nothing, I just suddenly thought of some unhappy things."

He offered no further explanation, because this heavy past and anger were his own personal burdens, which he could not share with anyone.

He was simply reaffirming his path in his heart once again.

Whether it's the dark factions, the so-called "evil gods," or the unfathomable, malevolent dungeons—

One day, he will possess the power to utterly crush all of this.

Not for any other reason than to prevent Alphia's sacrifice from becoming a joke.

Just as Lefia said, the dishes served at the "Water Boat Key" were indeed very delicious.

Many fish-based dishes have extremely unique flavors.

Lefia explained that this was probably because the shopkeeper used rare materials purchased from the "Exchange" in District Six.

It brings together goods from all over the world, outside of Orario.

For example, there is a slightly bluish cooking oil that Fenyu has never seen before. It makes the skin of fried fish exceptionally crispy, while the flesh remains tender and juicy.

There is also a type of cheese adorned with red stripes, with a rich and unique flavor, carrying a wonderfully salty aroma, and even containing pepper seeds that are said to originate from the Far East, which bring a slightly numbing and stimulating sensation to the taste buds.

Some dishes are sour and astringent, some are salty and savory, and some bring a unique numbing sensation. Each dish is a completely new taste exploration, truly a feast for the senses.

If I had to describe it, it would be like taking food from all over the world and reprocessing it with the unique style and techniques of a labyrinthine city, giving people a feeling that is both novel and harmonious.

The trip on the ship was indeed more interesting than Fenyu had expected.

Looking out from the waterway, the scenery of Orario is quite different from what you usually see from the main road.

The waterway meanders between high-rise buildings and alleyways, revealing the side views and back alleys of many buildings that are not usually visible, making it feel like you have entered a completely different country.

Of course, this is also because it is currently the Monster Festival, and the city is decorated with festive ornaments, making the style look different from usual.

But even without that, this radiant city nestled deep on the shore is beautiful enough in itself.

The shimmering water rippled incessantly, shattering the buildings on both banks and the sunlight into golden scales.

The gentle sound of water can be clearly heard, as if it can wash away all the restlessness in one's heart.

Lefia and Ais also closed their eyes comfortably, quietly enjoying this rare, peaceful and beautiful scenery.

After finishing their meal, the three left "The Key to the Water Boat" and arrived at their final destination for the day.

Before us stood a massive stone bridge.

Its length clearly exceeds sixty meters, and its width is also ten meters.

Beneath the several massive arches supporting the bridge, a wide waterway flows gently.

This bridge, meticulously constructed from countless massive stones, appears no different from other sturdy stone bridges in the city, except for its somewhat ancient appearance due to the erosion of time.

Of course, we must also remove the magnificent statues, as many as thirty-one, neatly arranged on both sides of the bridge.

These are all 'statues of heroes'.

"Heroes' Bridge ————"

Adventurers—no, all the residents of Orario—unconsciously speak of this bridge with a tone of awe.

These statues commemorate the lineage of those who, in the distant 'ancient times,' during the dark age when humanity was still struggling against waves of monsters, risked their lives to fight tirelessly to seal the 'great hole' of calamity.

In fact, each statue on this bridge represents a great hero who laid a solid foundation for humanity's defenses and whose name will be remembered throughout history.

Unlike the dark and somber monuments in the Guild's First Cemetery, the "Heroes' Bridge" is adorned with lifelike statues.

These statues are said to have been built before the time when the gods descended to earth.