DanMachi: The Epic of the Heroic Spirits of Emiya Shirou

The second moon, the "Bow of Artemis," which had been hanging in the sky, finally disappeared.

On the high platform of the Tower of Babel.

Loki breathed a sigh of relief: "That was terrifying. If that thing had actually been launched, Orario, in its current state, would be completely unstoppable by gods like us who can no longer use our divine powers."

Freya said, "Yes, Artemis's martial prowess is among the top of the gods."

However, the reason why the "Bow of Artemis" is so terrifying is mainly because it is blessed by divine power.

If the gods could use their divine power, the situation would be very different. They wouldn't need to join forces; many of the gods of Orario could withstand that arrow.

For example, there was another goddess present, Hephaestus. Whether it was her World Shield used to block the attack, or her Hephaestus Sword slashing down, it was enough to withstand the fatal blow from Artemis's Bow.

Given some time, Loki can prepare powerful magic for an effective defense. As for Freya, if she is allowed to use her divine power, that pig-man "Warrior" Ota in the dungeon could truly unleash the power to devour the moon.

However, there is one absolute bottom line that gods cannot cross: divine power cannot be used.

This is an absolute rule. Divine power, divine office, divine authority, and divine will can all be tolerated to some extent under certain circumstances, but divine power is the only thing that is always forbidden.

Even if the lower realm is in the midst of a cataclysmic crisis, the gods must never use their divine power to save it.

This may sound illogical, but the reason is extremely simple—

Even though those evil gods and wicked spirits failed countless times, suffered complete defeats, and became laughingstocks, they never used their divine power to destroy the world.

The power of the gods is too great: they can create everything, destroy everything, control everything, and are omniscient and omnipotent. Once this taboo is broken, everything in the "lower realm" will lose its meaning.

For this reason, Artemis's actions cannot be forgiven. Although her initial intention in using her divine power was to save the children of her kin, the consequences of this act far exceeded the sacrifice of a few lives.

The goddess's actions ultimately led to an extremely serious disaster—the theft of the moon goddess's power by 'Andaris'.

In some ways, this is a more dangerous, deadly, and terrifying monster than that black dragon.

Orario, and indeed the entire Nether, truly teetered on the brink of destruction.

As the instigator of this disaster, the moon goddess Artemis will pay the most terrible price.

"The Moon Goddess's Bow has vanished. Did those children win?"

Hephaestus spoke softly.

"probably."

Loki said, "Indeed, it worried me for a long time."

"Loki, you're not going to hide under the covers and cry because you think about having to say goodbye to the kids, are you?"

Freya chuckled softly.

Loki roared, "Enough with the nagging! I would never do such a thing. Only a love-struck goddess like you would cry like that..."

"She cried."

Freya responded calmly.

Loki: "What?"

Freya looked up and smiled, "The thought that I might never see those children again makes me want to cry. Is that something shameful?"

"Well……"

Loki said somewhat awkwardly, "Actually, I also..."

Hephaestus shook his head helplessly as he watched Freya easily overpower Loki.

Suddenly, the three goddesses stood up at the same time, their gazes all turning in the same direction.

"This is Artemis's will, what is she planning now?!"

Artemis's divine will erupted in full force, enveloping all the gods in the mortal realm where the moonlight reached, and even those gods who remained in the divine realm.

Artemis also made a selection of these gods, and in the end, about thirty gods received the divine message she conveyed.

Undoubtedly, this is also a violation, serious enough to warrant deportation to the realm of the gods, but Artemis's future situation clearly means that deportation is not a concern for the time being.

Her divine will was actually just to convey a message.

"The divine artifact forged by the Child of the Lower Realm is complete. We sincerely invite you all to make a pact with him and help him ascend to higher realms."

Making an agreement, or rather, a "binding," in exchange for the sublimation of a divine weapon—this is a principle that Emiya learned from a certain sword.

This is a causal rule: the stronger the agreement or constraint, the more powerful the artifact will be.

Almost instantly, dozens of divine wills erupted from the mortal realm, as even the gods, despite violating the rules, were eager to respond with their own will.

Their divine will can be summed up in one sentence:

"I! Pick me!"

150

Chapter 150 The Holy Sword of the Stars.

"The constraints are set, the Holy Sword is formed."

Having forged that sword in an incredible way, Emiya, holding a gleaming light like starlight, walked toward Andaris.

Amidst the swirling snow within the bounded barrier, the crescent moon and the blazing sun had both receded, leaving only the holy flame burning fiercely in Emiya's hand.

A true divine artifact, the "Arrow of Orion"; magic powerful enough to wipe out a city; a feat of challenging the "Divine Beast"; a divine thought offering everything; endless swords within a bounded field; a bond made with thirteen goddesses—

And the prototype of this "holy sword," that is destined to be linked to Emiya's [Fate].

All of this came together to create the miracle that saved the world.

[Thirteen constraints lifted, Goddess's resolution begins.]

This battle is a battle for survival.

[Acknowledgement. —Hephaestus]

This battle is a battle to uphold justice.

[Acknowledgement. —Astraea]

This battle is for beautiful things.

[Acknowledgement. — Freya]

This battle is one where the goddess is by your side.

[Acknowledgement. —Artemis]

This battle is to protect the land.

[Acknowledgement. — Demeter]

This battle is a battle fought against the gods.

[Acknowledgement. —Loki]

This battle is for the honor of the goddess.

[Acknowledgement. —Hera]

This battle is the battle to save the world.

[Acknowledgement. —Skadi]

This battle is a battle to uphold the rules.

[Acknowledgement. —Amaterasu]

This battle is to protect our families.

[Acknowledgement. —Parvati]

This battle is a challenge against a formidable foe.

[Acknowledgement. — Ereshkigal]

This battle is also a battle of supreme love.

[Acknowledgement. — Kama]

This battle is to protect children.

[Acknowledgement. — Tiamat]

"Holy sword, draw your sword."

This shining holy sword represents the tragic and lofty ideals held in the hearts of all warriors who died on the battlefield in the past, present, and future.

Take pride in this will and carry this belief through to the end.

At this moment, the ever-victorious king sings the true name of the miracle.

Witness it—

"【Excalibur Artemis, the Holy Sword that Shines at the End】!"

Emiya's model is two Noble Phantasms that share the concept of "thirteen constraints"—

【Shining in the Spear of the End (Rhongomyniad)】

The Noble Phantasm possessed by King Arthur, Artoria Pendragon.

The Holy Lance, the anchor of the storm that binds the stars.

Its true form is said to be a tower that holds the world's surface together. Its rank and type will change upon the release of its true name.

Even though its original power is restricted by the Thirteen Restraints, it will still sing praises to the light of the stars and shine the farthest spear.

The Holy Lance Rungomminiad takes the Pillar of Light that holds the world's surface as its core. Due to the existence of the Thirteen Bindings, which have the same degree of binding as the Star Sword that saved the world, it is barely maintaining its form as a Noble Phantasm.

Excalibur

It also belongs to King Arthur, Artoria Pendragon.

It stands at the pinnacle of the holy sword category. It was not forged by humankind. It was crystallized within the planet using people's thoughts as raw materials, becoming one of the ultimate divine weapons of the "Last Phantasm."

Originally managed by the Star Spirits, it was handed over to King Arthur through the Lake Maiden's management and with Merlin the magician as the intermediary.

It can transform the wielder's magic into light, which is then emitted like a beam from the tip of a downward-swinging sword to destroy everything.

"Thank you, Altria."

Emiya murmured the name of the heroic spirit he had never met.

Riveria, her clothes stained with blood, rubbed her eyes. In that dazed state, she seemed to see two blurry, mysterious figures standing beside Emiya.

They were two blonde female knights, one tall and one short. One was full-figured, exuding a mature and noble air; the other appeared slender and frail, yet possessed a heroic spirit. Their posture was beautiful and dignified, like the spirits of heroes from ancient legends.

Their fingertips gently rested on Emiya's hands, which were gripping the Holy Sword.

Moonlight filtered through the swaying snowflakes, dappling their long, golden hair with a divine glow. Riveria watched this scene, her heart trembling, unable to distinguish whether it was an illusion or reality.

Just then, one of the female knights, with a faint golden light flashing in her eyes, seemed to glance in her direction.

The instant her eyes met the pale golden gaze of the female knight's phantom, Riveria felt as if a tremendous force was striking her from the void, like a heavy iron hammer crashing down on her head.

A ringing sound suddenly filled her ears, her consciousness blurred instantly, and she stumbled, almost unable to stand.

The next moment, Riveria tried to concentrate and stare into the past, but the two phantoms had already disappeared, leaving only Emiya standing there, holding the shining Holy Sword.

The holy sword's radiance rose, illuminating every corner of this snowfield, as if to break through the endless winter and awaken all the will and faith buried in the ice and snow.

As the sword was swung, the light grew increasingly dazzling, becoming the aurora borealis in the snowy night, piercing the sky.

The pillar of light surged forth, transforming into an endless torrent of moonlight that swept across the entire world.

It was an unstoppable force, the divine will of the moon goddess, carrying supreme and benevolent judgment and redemption, instantly enveloping Andaris, as if time had stopped at that moment.

Under the oppressive force of the pillar of light that pierced the heavens and earth, Andaris was no longer able to fire that arrow. Artemis's will resonated with the light of the holy sword, surging violently, and the divine power it had stolen began to backfire on itself.

The roar of the Scorpion Demon was gradually swallowed up by the torrent of light. Its pitch-black body gradually collapsed in the endless radiance, its tail stinger broke off, its limbs melted away, and finally it was completely devoured by the light.

Andaris's figure seemed to have never existed, completely erased at the edge of this snowfield.

"——Shirou."

Upon hearing the goddess's voice, Emiya slowly opened his eyes.

"here it is--"

Before me lay an endless snowfield where the wind and snow had ceased, and fragments of light scattered from the sky, like dancing fluorescent spring rain, fell silently.