DanMachi: The Epic of the Heroic Spirits of Emiya Shirou

At the same time, Ryu didn't expect that Emiya's first creation would be forged for her.

Shy, excited, nervous... Liu's feelings were very complicated at this moment, but joy was the most dominant emotion.

She wasn't happy about obtaining the first-level weaponry, but rather because she felt the boy's sincerity, especially since it also contained the blessing of the goddess Astraea.

"Try these two swords, Ryu."

Emiya said, "The one with the red scabbard is called 'Higanbana' (Red Spider Lily), and the black one is called 'Swallow Returns'."

"The Other Shore Flower" and "The Return of the Swallow" are the names that the goddess Astraea gave to these two swords.

In addition, they each have another name: [Alicizer's Sword] and [Kaguya's Sword]

These are a pair of similarly shaped longswords, with the [Red Spider Lily] being slightly shorter at three feet in length, while the [Returning Swallow] is longer, approaching four feet.

When Emiya designed these two swords, he referenced the weapons of Arielle Herofel, the Crimson Flower, and Kaguya Gojou, the Gallant of Yamato.

Arish's Crimson Order is a top-tier Tier 2 weapon, while Kaguya's Spider Lily is a heirloom of the Gojo family. Because every opponent who enters its attack range is splattered with blood like flowers, it is named this sword and can be considered a national treasure-level sword.

Ryu inherited their power through the magic of "Astraea's Memoirs," so Aristotle and Kaguya's weapons are perfect for Ryu to use, allowing her to fully unleash the power of the magic.

However, Emiya only used the Crimson Order and the Spider Lily as references. While they were undoubtedly excellent weapons, they ultimately could not compare to the "swords" of myth and legend that Emiya knew.

Although Emiya's [Higanbana] shares the same name as Kaguya's weapon, the two are actually unrelated. The [Higanbana] he forged existed to house the magic [Red Threads].

It can fully concentrate the power of the fire-attribute enchantment [Red Flower Bloom] onto the blade, increasing its power while preventing this dangerous enchantment from harming the user.

Additionally, when imbued with the [Red Threads of Fragrance] buff, the [Red Spider Lily] also possesses the ability of [Magic Release] – it can continuously accumulate the energy of [Red Threads of Fragrance] during battle and then release it at crucial moments to achieve a significant boost in power for a short period of time.

The ultimate form of [Magic Release] is [True Flame Burst], a devastating attack that can be unleashed when the fire-attribute magic power of [Red Flower Bloom] is accumulated and compressed to its limit.

Because the [True Flame Burst] technique triggers a crimson storm of karmic flames, like a blooming flower of death, this sword was ultimately named [Higanbana].

When Emiya was forging the [Higanbana], he referenced King Arthur's Noble Phantasm, [Wind King's Barrier].

【Wind King Barrier】, a C-rank Noble Phantasm, is a barrier created by using several layers of wind to change the refractive index of light and thus cover the sword.

This barrier allows the opponent to attack without knowing the distance and trajectory of the sword strikes. It also allows the user to use the wind as a blade, wrapping it around the sword to enhance attack power; and the fact that the weapon is "invisible" gives the user an advantage in accuracy.

In addition to adding wind blades to the blade, it can also instantly release condensed air and use it as a group-attack piercing weapon called the [Wind King's Hammer] to sweep away enemies.

It can be said that the [Wind King Barrier] is a Noble Phantasm that is not high in level, but has a powerful effect and is extremely cost-effective.

The magic [Red Flower Bloom] adds fire, and fire and wind are both active elements. Although it does not have the effect of concealing the blade, fire can give the weapon greater power. The Noble Phantasm [Wind King Barrier] can definitely learn from this.

In conclusion, the [Red Spider Lily] is no longer just a first-class weapon; in the hands of the three who can use the magic [Red Flower Bloom], it is at least a C-rank Noble Phantasm.

Emiya was unaware that a swordsman in the Labyrinth City possessed an additional magic called [Wind Spirit Dash], who was actually more suited to [Wind King's Barrier].

However, even if he knew, it wouldn't be of much use, as he didn't have the time or resources to forge weapons for others at the moment.

Compared to the [Red Spider Lily], the other sword, [Swallow Returns], is actually stronger.

If the [Red Spider Lily] was born for the magic [Red Blooming Chickweed], then [Return of the Swallow], which originated from the katana [Twin Leaves], corresponds to the magic [Five Lights].

This is the strongest move in "Memoirs of Astrea" and the strongest magic possessed by former members of the Astrea Familia.

In terms of overall strength as adventurers, there is no doubt that Alexie is superior to Kaguya, but Alexie's advantage lies in her cheat-like skills and magic, while Kaguya is stronger.

【Five Lights】is a secret technique passed down for thousands of years by the 【Gojo】 family. It is a deadly technique that can only be used by combining the magic of the same name with skills honed to the extreme. This kind of sword technique can almost be called the strongest sword that can kill people in this world.

Despite the differences in specifications and levels, the five lightning-fast slashes unleashed simultaneously by [Five Lights] inevitably reminded Emiya of that similar sword move.

Even Emiya, with his "natural swordsmanship," couldn't imitate him through projection. Sasaki Kojiro, a swordsman who had reached the highest level of swordsmanship, "Void," possessed the secret sword technique—[Swallow Return].

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Chapter Ninety-Nine: One sword to slay evil, one sword to pacify souls.

【Swallow Return】, a Noble Phantasm whose existence cannot be limited or described by level.

This is a deadly sword strike that unleashes blades approaching from three directions, simultaneously slicing through opposing opponents and aiming for their heads. Strictly speaking, this is neither a Noble Phantasm nor a phenomenon that borrows magical power. It was originally a technique developed to cut down a flying swallow in mid-air.

A flash from the real world, followed by two simultaneous flashes that disregard the concepts of time and space, resulting in a slash from three directions. That is a "multi-dimensional twisting phenomenon" that transcends elements such as speed, dexterity, and feints.

The attack method of 【Five Lights】 is similar to that of 【Swallow Return】. The former even unleashes two more sword lights than the latter, but their essence and implementation logic are not entirely the same.

The magic [Gokko] solidifies the concept of "Iaido katana" into the bloodline of [Gojo] through the power of divine grace, and then drives specialized magic power through ultimate skill to unleash a net of sword light in an instant.

Therefore, while the Five Lights may appear to be swordsmanship, it is actually magic, a highly specialized application of "magic power".

The [Swallow Return] has nothing to do with magic; it is simply a swordsmanship that has reached the level of "communicating with ghosts and gods in a single thought," thus transcending the limits of space and time.

However, the two also have something in common: their moves are remarkably similar, and they both have an absolute pursuit of swordsmanship skills and mastery.

Emiya's view is that "Swallow Return" is the highest achievement of swordsmanship, while "Five Lights" is a solution to make up for the lack of that level by using specialized magic.

The main deity served by the [Gojo] family is Konohanasakuya-hime. The original source of [Goko] is very likely the divine meaning of "the moment of blooming flowers" possessed by this cherry blossom goddess. In the myths and legends known to Emiya, Konohanasakuya-hime symbolizes the glory and wealth as abundant as flowers, while also symbolizing a life as short as a flower.

This was Emiya's conjecture; Kaguya was gone, and he had no way to verify this idea. However, whether it was true or not, it didn't stop him from forging the blade with the concept of "a flower blooming from a single thought."

The sword that was forged was named "The Return of the Swallow" by the goddess Astraea.

The crimson sword [Higanbana] and the jet-black sword [Swallow Returns] resemble both swords and people. Ryu took the two swords and the sword case from Emiya's hands, carrying the sword case on her back and hanging the two longswords at her waist.

At this moment, [Gale] seems to be accompanied by a thousand troops.

"One sword to slay evil, one sword to pacify the soul."

Liu read it softly; it was a message from the goddess Astraea, engraved on the corner of the sword case.

“O heirs of justice of the Astrea Familia, those who have passed away, they will be with you.”

Seeing this, Emiya asked, "Ryu, do you need time to get used to the new weapon?"

"unnecessary."

Liu said decisively, "We can take action tonight!"

She didn't even take the blade out of the scabbard; just by gripping the hilt, Ryu was convinced that this was the most suitable weapon for her.

Emiya Shirou, Astraea, Aristotle, Kaguya… Ryu felt the will of the people most important to her from these two blades.

"With your support, I have nothing to fear and I can overcome anything!"

Before nightfall, Ryu went to the goddess Astrea to update his stats.

Even though it wasn't a fight to the death, defeating a Sword Maiden of the same level would definitely grant her experience points. Even if her stats didn't increase much, every little bit of stat increase would give her a greater chance of winning the battle.

However, the goddess Astraea concealed it very well, so Ryu never noticed the awkward expression the goddess occasionally showed behind her...

Liu.

Lv.5.

Strength: i0-i7.

Durability:i0-i4.

Dexterity: i0-i21.

Agility: i0-i15.

Magic: i0-i22.

Development capability.

[Hunter] G, [Magician] I, [Abnormal Resistance] G, [Magic Defense] I.

magic.

Luminous Wind

Noah Heal

[Astraea Record: Memoirs]

skill.

【Fairy Serenade】

【Mind Load】

【Aero Mana】

【Justice Oath】

Amount held:

0. Fali.

arms.

【Elf Flowing Light】

The holy sword, made from the branches of the sacred tree in the Fairy Forest, has a high compatibility with the magic of the fairies and possesses the attributes of a "magic wand".

Price: 98 million Faris.

【Starry Sword Box】

The weapon container has ten slots and can hold up to ten swords. Because it was made by the Goddess of Forging herself and used a large amount of the hardest metal, Orichalco, it is very expensive.

Binding attribute: Only members of the Astrea Familia or the Hephaestus Familia can use this attribute.

True Indestructible Attribute: A special weapon that will never be damaged.

Divinely crafted weaponry: equipment not created by humans, but defined by gods, or crafted by beings comparable to gods.

Creator: Goddess Hephaestus.

Price: 400 million Faris (discounted price)

【The Red Spider Lily / The Sword of Aristotle】

The deep red longsword boasts superior basic performance among first-tier weapons. It can gather the energy of the magic [Red Flower Bloom], enhancing its attack power and preventing the user from being accidentally injured by flames. Furthermore, it can unleash a powerful attack after gathering magical energy.

Magic: Due to the creator's [mystery], the equipment gains special attributes, temporarily granting the user the ability to develop [Magic], or upgrading an existing [Magic] by one level.

Unlimited Blade Works: Due to the creator's Unlimited Blade Works, the attributes of sword-type equipment are greatly enhanced.

Creator: Shirou Emiya.

Price: 400 million Faris (discounted price)

【The Swallows Return】

The jet-black longsword boasts top-tier basic performance among first-tier weapons. It significantly enhances the power of the magic [Five Lights] and increases the user's chance of entering the [Flow] state. In the [Flow] state, the user gains [Subjective Slowdown], and the magic [Five Lights] acquires spatial locking properties.

Flow: A state of extreme focus, accompanied by a high degree of excitement and fulfillment.

Subjective slowing down: Increased neural reaction speed makes individuals subjectively perceive time as slower.

Swordsman: Due to the creator's [mystery], the equipment gains special attributes, temporarily granting the user the ability to develop into a [Swordsman], or upgrading an existing [Swordsman] by one level.

Unlimited Blade Works: Due to the creator's Unlimited Blade Works, the attributes of sword-type equipment are greatly enhanced.

Creator: Shirou Emiya.

Price: 400 million Faris (discounted price)

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Chapter 100: Undercurrents.

Labyrinth city, a street of pleasure.

A group of male adventurers, led by the "Superhuman" Raulnord, were heading towards the VIP area deep within the Pleasure District.

Among them were adventurers from the Loki Familia, members of the Ganesha Familia, and several high-ranking blacksmiths from the Hephaestus Familia.

Besides Raul, a Level 4 Level 2 adventurer, there are three Level 3 adventurers among them, and the rest are all Level 2 advanced adventurers.

There are many male adventurers who are addicted to the pleasure quarters, even high-ranking adventurers from large clans, with the Freya clan being perhaps the only exception.

In Oralie, there is a high demand for prostitutes.

Orario, a place teeming with powerful adventurers, boasts a thriving sex industry.

Adventurers who engage in dangerous work all day long need to release their desires, otherwise it may indirectly lead to an increase in crime. The red-light district is the place where those strong men vent their lust.

For the sake of public safety and to prevent adventurers from venting their stress on the city, the management guild has tacitly approved the existence of the Red Moon Street.

Where there is demand, there is a market, and prostitutes automatically flock to this labyrinthine city, the "center of the world."