DanMachi: The Epic of the Heroic Spirits of Emiya Shirou

The Amazons, known for their strength, were now unable to lift their weapons.

At the same time, Emiya grabbed her head directly with his left hand, which was not holding a weapon.

He slammed Amazon's head down, simultaneously raising his right leg, which was planted on the longsword, and delivering a powerful knee strike to the female warrior's jaw.

Amidst the sounds of Amazons swallowing hard, yet another of their companions fell from the battlefield.

Now, the Amazons have truly realized that Emiya, who is empowered by the [Mega Hammer], is far more powerful than they imagined, even though he is at the same level as them, at Lv.3.

This is not a formidable enemy on par with them, but rather a terrifying being like the "Lone King" in the dungeon, requiring teamwork and strategy to defeat.

However, despite these Amazon warriors' numerous participation in the battles against "Giant Goliath" and even their glorious achievement of killing "Two-Headed Dragon Amphisbina," their combat experience was limited to colossal bosses.

No one had any experience dealing with the humanoid "Lone King" before them.

Furthermore, they had absolutely no information about Emiya, so much so that when they tried to clash with his heavy axe with their rapiers, they were instantly defeated.

Even so, the Amazon warriors showed no sign of backing down.

Three figures leaped out simultaneously; the combat prostitutes, though of different sizes, shared a similar appearance, and charged toward Emiya like cheetahs.

Their steps were light and swift, as if they were one, and their natural tacit understanding made it seem as if their attacks were controlled by the same will.

The girls are three renowned sisters from the Ishtar Familia, all at level 3, and each sister is one year older than the other.

The three sisters share the same mother, while their fathers are a werewolf, a human, and an elf, respectively. However, this did not affect their bond. For the Amazons, in most cases, they only value maternal lineage, and paternal differences do not hinder their relationship.

As the sister duo of the Loki Familia's [Flame Gold Four Warriors] and the [Silute Sisters], whose fame in the labyrinth city is second only to Freya's Familia's [Flame Gold Four Warriors], they are known as the [Phantom Trio].

Of course, the three sisters' fame mainly stems from their side business in the red-light district—tickets for the three sisters performing striptease together are priced up to ten times higher than those for a single performance, and even so, their performances are still hard to come by and always sold out.

As for being able to invite all three sisters to spend the night together, that's the ultimate dream for countless male adventurers in the city. However, to date, no one has been able to achieve this wish.

Although the three sisters each had their own lovers, none of them were lucky enough to enjoy the blessing of having two lovers at the same time, and the opportunity to invite two of them at the same time—"flowers blooming side by side"—never came.

Raul was blinded by this legendary achievement and was completely deceived by a prostitute who claimed to be the "agent of the three sisters".

In an effort to win over the three sisters, he spared no expense, using funds meant for his family to purchase luxurious gifts, hoping to gain their favor.

However, it turned out to be a complete hoax—the prostitute did not belong to the Ishtar clan at all.

She took all of Raul's gifts and money, and then vanished from Orario, disappearing without a trace.

They didn't receive a single penny, but the three very dedicated sisters still visited the distraught Raul and gave him tickets to a dance performance as a consolation, though no further courtesy was given.

On the other hand, the three sisters' true excellence was not limited to their sideline as prostitutes. They were also extremely formidable adventurers, possessing the typical advantages of Amazonian warriors—great strength, enduring stamina, agile movements, and astonishing agility.

Furthermore, the three of them are of one mind and cooperate seamlessly, fighting as one, their offense and defense flowing smoothly and almost without any flaws.

Within the Ishtar Familia, the three sisters' coordinated attacks are even considered more threatening than the Lv.4 adventurer, [Goddess's Loyal Dog] Tamuz.

Three figures rapidly approached, their longswords and short knives clashing with a cold light, like the claws of wild beasts.

The eldest sister struck first, her heavy sword steady and sharp, a sweeping strike aimed directly at Emiya's waist.

Almost simultaneously, the second sister of the three sisters quickly closed in and thrust her fists at Emiya's side with lightning speed.

The third sister then circled around to the back, attempting to launch a fatal attack from behind.

The sisters' shared understanding and cooperation formed an inescapable hunting net.

However, because of Aisha, Emiya already knew their fighting style—either they did nothing or they did it ruthlessly. These sisters' information had already been betrayed by [Reige].

At the start of the battle, Emiya's top priority was to eliminate the Amazon, who was one of the few adventurers in the Ishtar Familia with ranged attack capabilities.

Amazon warriors mostly focus on close combat and rarely pose a ranged threat. Only the Amazon who is good at throwing stone projectiles and Aisha who has sword magic can effectively suppress Emiya from a distance.

Samira, who was later given special "care" by Emiya, was the Lv.3 warrior with the highest endurance among the Ishtar Familia and served as the vanguard for the female warriors to launch various coordinated tactics.

Emiya already had a strategy to deal with the strongest fighting force under the Ishtar Familia, the "Men Killer," and the perfectly coordinated "Phantom Triad."

Leading the charge was the eldest of the three sisters, tall and voluptuous, possessing the greatest strength and endurance of the three. Every strike the female warrior unleashed carried immense pressure, her heavy sword gleaming coldly, her aura unstoppable.

Her lower body was covered by a pair of black stockings that outlined her long, slender legs. With the rise and fall of her sword movements, her graceful figure appeared exceptionally heroic.

To her left, the second of the three sisters quickly closed in. She was well-proportioned, skilled in boxing, emphasizing agility, and her movements were swift, precise, and varied in attack methods.

Her smooth feet touched the ground, moving swiftly and silently. Her steps were as agile as a sprite in the wind, and her skin shone with a healthy glow in the moonlight as her body swayed lightly.

Behind her, the petite third sister lay in wait, focused on agility, her dagger gleaming coldly, ready to deliver a fatal blow at the most opportune moment.

Legs clad in fishnet stockings were partially visible, leaving highly suggestive marks.

Although the youngest and the last to level up, she is the only one of the three sisters who possesses magic. Her magic, "Blink," greatly enhances her speed and attack power for an extremely short period. With this magic, her explosive power in battle far surpasses that of ordinary people, making her even more dangerous and deadly than her two older sisters.

Without hesitation, Emiya threw three throwing knives, aiming them directly at the female warrior charging at the forefront. The knives flashed through the air, heading straight for her.

However, these throwing knives were not arranged in a more threatening triangular formation, but rather along a straight line—perfect for parrying with a greatsword.

The female warrior's fighting instincts prompted her to quickly raise her heavy sword, deflecting all three throwing knives. A sense of relief flashed through her mind.

However, in the next instant, the tall woman's expression changed drastically.

Those throwing knives were not ordinary weapons, but three lightning-powered magic swords—not projections of Emiya, but genuine magic swords.

Three lightning swords erupted simultaneously in front of her, and intense electric current instantly spread along her greatsword, piercing straight into her body.

The intense power of the thunder tore at her muscles and nerves, instantly numbing her body. Under the heavy blow, even standing became a luxury for her.

This attack, worth 18 million Fali, directly rendered the eldest sister of the Phantom Triad, the strongest in terms of power and durability, unable to fight.

Amazon's body collapsed uncontrollably, flashes of lightning before her eyes and the sound of thunder filling her ears.

Her departure instantly threw the battle into disarray. With the strongest member no longer suppressing them, Emiya could focus on dealing with the remaining two sisters.

He hurled the [Shoot a Hundred Heads] sword in his right hand, striking an Amazonian warrior behind him who was trying to fill the position of the greatsword vanguard, forcing her to stop.

"sister!"

When the two sisters saw the lightning engulf their older sister, they hesitated for a moment. That brief hesitation was precisely the flaw that Emiya needed.

Emiya met the girl's punches without fear. The Amazon woman's attacks were precise and powerful, but the boy did not dodge, letting her fists strike his body.

At the same time, his left hand suddenly grabbed her shoulder, forcefully stopping her attack. The girl let out a soft, mournful cry, feeling as if her bones were about to be crushed.

Almost simultaneously, the petite girl launched a sneak attack from behind, her dagger flashing a deadly light in the darkness as she chanted, attempting to cast a spell.

However, Emiya was faster. His right hand retaliated with lightning speed, grabbing the girl's neck and forcefully interrupting her chanting. The girl was immobilized by this force, a flicker of fear crossing her eyes.

Without the slightest hesitation, Emiya slammed the two sisters' bodies together.

The two bodies collided in mid-air with a dull thud. Then, as if discarding useless objects, he threw them back at his elder sister, who had been knocked down by the lightning magic sword, and without hesitation, delivered another blow with the magic sword.

The three sisters crashed heavily together, their bodies trembling in the lightning. Their muscles twitched involuntarily from the electric shock, emitting intermittent moans that were both painful and subtly meaningful.

Three pairs of beautiful legs—long, shapely, or voluptuous—were intertwined, the different textures of black stockings, bare feet, and fishnet stockings weaving together a chaotic picture. The sisters' bodies lay limply together, no longer having the strength to break free from this overwhelming defeat.

The Phantom Trio, a renowned and powerful adventurer trio, has now been completely defeated.

On the other side, the Amazon warrior who was almost hit by Emiya's [Shoot a Hundred Heads] was covered in cold sweat.

In that instant, she almost felt death brush past her. The weapon hurtling towards her with incredible speed whistled past, carrying an intense sense of oppression that nearly stole her breath.

Although she managed to dodge it, her heart was still pounding like a thunderclap in her chest, and her body trembled slightly from the shock.

Before she could even calm herself down, Emiya had already caught up with her swiftly. His movements were like a shadow, giving her no chance to catch her breath.

Without hesitation, Emiya threw a punch, striking her precisely in the abdomen. The punch carried great force, the sound of the impact dull and powerful.

The blow nearly bent the Amazon warrior's body into an arc. The intense impact caused her internal organs to churn instantly, and waves of pain surged through her. Her eyes widened instantly, and she let out a muffled groan, as if her breath had been squeezed out completely.

A powerful force spread throughout her body, causing her legs to buckle involuntarily. Her body completely lost its support, and pain and helplessness overwhelmed her like a tidal wave. She staggered backward a few steps before collapsing helplessly to her knees.

Emiya walked to her side, but instead of grasping the [Shoot a Hundred Heads], he looked ahead. At that moment, in front of the boy, the battle prostitute wielding a rapier charged at him madly without flinching.

Her eyes were as fierce as a wild beast's, and she had completely abandoned all defenses, as if she didn't care if she was smashed to pieces by Emiya's giant axe, as long as this sword could pierce her opponent.

When the skill [Wild Thorn] is activated, the Battle Prostitute's durability decreases, but her agility is increased to the extreme. Those around her can hardly see her charge; they can only see a blurry afterimage.

However, the fleeting moment in the battle was as swift as lightning—Emiya brushed past her figure, and almost at the same instant, before the prostitute's sword tip could touch his body, she suddenly felt a sharp pain.

Her right arm was severed in one blow, the joint completely dislocated, the rapier slipped from her hand, and the fighting prostitute fell to the ground, groaning in pain. Emiya stood beside her, his face calm. He slammed the rapier he had taken into his hand, the blade embedding itself in the ground, pinning her face to the side, emitting a slight tremor.

The blade was only inches away from her, leaving a deep bloody gash on her shoulder.

Emiya glanced at her and said in a low voice, "Don't move."

"Yes, it is……"

Amazon's voice is now filled with tenderness and submissiveness.

"Still fighting?"

Emiya scanned his surroundings, his gaze settling on the Amazonian warriors who were still burning with fighting spirit.

Emiya calculated the remaining duration of the [Mega Hammer]. He had already defeated the strongest Amazon warriors, and there was enough time left for him to deal with the remaining opponents.

However, Tamuz, the "Loyal Dog of the Goddess," was nowhere to be seen, so he still needed to reserve some time to deal with this Lv.4 adventurer.

Emiya sighed and uttered the surrender line that the goddess Astraea had taught him—this line from the goddess would make the Amazons give up resistance immediately.

"Put down your weapons now, and I can grant you one simple request: you can choose how you are defeated."

"Bang, bang, bang--"

His response was a crisp metallic clanging sound.

That was the sound of the Amazons' weapons falling to the ground, exceptionally clear in the silent night, echoing in everyone's heart.

The remaining girls understood that even the strongest of them, the Phantom Triad, and many of their older sisters who were stronger than them, had been so easily defeated by Emiya, so they had no hope of victory.

However, given the Amazons' warlike nature, even if they can't win, they will fight with all their might, preferring to be injured rather than give up easily.

But now, they have all chosen to submit, for no other reason than that the terms of surrender offered by Emiya are simply too tempting.

While all Amazons enjoy being knocked down by powerful males, their preferences differ. Some battle prostitutes crave being punched, others anticipate suffocation, and still others prefer being trampled. Even among the trampling faction, there are distinctions between those who prefer stomping on the body and those who prefer stomping on the head, and even stomping on the head can be further divided into those who prefer stomping on the front of the face and those who prefer stomping on the back of the head.

The advantage of the frontal view is that the touch is more direct and the tongue can be extended, while the back of the head can be used in conjunction with kneeling to swear obedience, making the ritual more ceremonial... The Amazonian war prostitutes have studied this aspect in great depth.

Therefore, the battle prostitutes could not refuse the conditions proposed by Emiya, who had already defeated many powerful Amazon warriors and demonstrated great strength and ferocity.

The atmosphere on the battlefield shifted abruptly, the initial hostility and madness vanishing without a trace. The Amazons, who had voluntarily laid down their weapons, lowered their eyes and clasped their hands behind their backs. They knelt obediently in a row, bright smiles on their lips, waiting for Emiya to approach them.

Thus, the Ishtar clan was completely defeated.

106

Chapter 106 Goddess Ishtar

After defeating all the combat prostitutes present, more than twenty Level 3 Amazon female warriors, and beating them all into drooling, grinning idiots, Shirou couldn't help but sigh:

"The Amazons are a truly terrifying race..."

Their physical abilities, such as strength, agility, and stamina, are all monstrous. In particular, their stamina is probably the best among all races, even surpassing that of dwarves and orcs.

What's even more terrifying than their combat abilities is their fighting spirit. The Amazons have no concept of retreating or surrendering; they are determined to fight to the very end—at least that's how it was before Emiya mentioned the terms of surrender.

They seemed to have locked onto their morale; the more they saw their kinsmen being brutally crushed and abused, the more invigorated they became, and their morale soared even higher.

Even at the very end, when the remaining girls laid down their weapons, it wasn't strictly speaking a surrender or submission, but rather some kind of deal.

Such a combat experience is really too much of a mental pollution.

Thankfully, it's finally over.

Emiya removed his foot from the pretty face of an Amazon warrior, crossed the garden where her body lay sprawled, and headed towards the palace at the highest point of the Ishtar Familia.

The effect of the [Treasure Hammer] lasts for four minutes. He originally thought he would need to defeat [Goddess's Loyal Dog] Tamuz, but now it seems he has saved some effort.

Tamuz is a poorly rated Level 2 adventurer. Since leveling up to Lv.4, he has not participated in any decent battles and has been almost always by the side of Goddess Ishtar. He is considered one of the weaker Level 4 adventurers.

After using the [Mega Hammer] to temporarily level up, Emiya will most likely be able to defeat him.

If we can't win, we'll fire a signal flare and get Lunova to give him a couple of hard punches.

However, that would officially drag the "Abundant Mistress" tavern into the conflict. Although Boss Mia wasn't afraid, it would still create more trouble.

The current outcome is better. Everything was Emiya's personal action, and the reason he took action was the legitimate reason of "redeeming a girl who was a victim of human trafficking."

"Goddess Ishtar".

Emiya raised his head and looked up at the goddess high above him.

A stunningly beautiful, brown-haired goddess, holding a pipe in one hand, slowly descended the stairs from the other end. A sweet, poisonous fragrance, seemingly capable of leading to destruction, wafted to Emiya's nose.

The goddess lowered her amethyst-like eyes and gazed at Emiya. She walked gracefully until she reached Emiya's side.