DanMachi: Unlimited Blade Works

"That was truly an astonishing adventure!"

"I never want to experience an adventure like that again."

Hearing Shirou's sigh, Asfi grumbled with a frustrated expression.

At this moment, Shirou and the others, recuperating on the 24th floor, were resting in a safe passage, recovering their stamina. After continuous fighting, even Shirou felt exhausted. The others, needless to say, were even more so. Especially the members of the Hermes Familia, many of whom were seriously injured. Fortunately, Asfi and her group had considered the danger of this mission before coming, so they had prepared many supplies in advance. There was no shortage of various high-grade elixirs, which allowed everyone to quickly recover from the danger. And this included Asfi herself.

"This adventure was truly eye-opening; all sorts of strange things appeared. It seems Orario might not be peaceful in the future!" Hearing this, Asfi and the others couldn't help but fall silent. Even Bete, who usually had a haughty expression, stopped talking and sat there in silent contemplation. The various news they had received today were simply too astonishing.

"Brother, will Orario really be destroyed?" Lefiya, lying beside Shirou, resting her head on his lap, suddenly asked. At this moment, she was extremely bewildered.

Gently stroking her head, Shirou gently said, "Don't worry. Neither I nor the gods would allow something like that. Besides, if the sky falls, the tall ones will hold it up. This isn't something you need to worry about. Finn and the others will solve these problems; you just need to grow smoothly!" Listening to Shirou's comfort, feeling the warmth of his palm, Lefiya gently hummed. "I understand!" Just like that, the siblings immersed themselves in a warm moment. This atmosphere made Filvis, nearby, incredibly envious. She no longer had seniors who cared for her so much; her seniors had all died in that nightmare.

After a simple rest, everyone began their return journey. Relying on the formidable combat strength of Ais and Bete, everyone swiftly advanced through the Dungeon. As for Shirou? He was currently carrying his sister, protecting the injured personnel! On the way back to the surface, Shirou felt Ais's gaze from behind, who was bringing up the rear, and slowly slowed his pace, retreating to the very back of the team.

"Is there something you want to say, Ais?" Hearing Shirou's question, Ais's lips parted slightly, opening and closing several times, and finally, she spoke.

"Brother, I want to go to the 59th floor!"

"And then?"

"But recently, because of Revis, Finn and the others are considering canceling this expedition. I don't want to wait!"

It wasn't a plea for Shirou to do something; Ais was merely venting her frustrations. Ais knew very well that the 59th floor was not a realm she could reach alone. It was a place that required all of them to be united to reach. But considering the safety of her companions, now was somewhat unsuitable for an expedition, yet she really wanted to go. Two different emotions intertwined in her heart. Therefore, she was very conflicted.

"So that's how it is!" Understanding Ais's dilemma, Shirou couldn't help but smile. Shirou knew very well that this expedition would not be delayed; in fact, its scale would be larger than any previous expedition. Because this time, the Loki Familia would receive help from the Hephaestus Familia. The addition of many high-level blacksmiths would make the Loki Familia's logistics unprecedentedly abundant. The reason for this was largely due to Loki and Finn. Both Loki, as a god, and Finn, as the captain of the Loki Familia, yearned for the unknown. The greater the variables, the greater their enthusiasm. In fact, it wasn't just them; almost everyone in the Loki Familia possessed this quality. This exploration of the unknown was also one of the reasons the Loki Familia was able to reach that far.

"Don't worry. I believe the Captain and the others will consider your opinion, and I will support your decision then too!"

"Don't forget, I'll always support you!"

"That's right, we'll always support Ais!" Hearing Shirou's declaration, Lefiya, who had been feigning sleep on Shirou, suddenly shouted loudly. Hearing the two's support, Ais's eyes were filled with tenderness.

"Thank you, Brother, Lefiya!"

"Don't mention it; we're family!"

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"So that's it? I didn't expect things to be so complicated."

In the meeting room, hearing Shirou's report, Finn, Riveria, Gareth, and Loki all furrowed their brows. "A union of monsters and the Dark Faction? With the goal of destroying Orario."

"They actually plan to transport deep-level monsters to the surface. That's truly insane." Unconsciously biting his thumb, Finn continuously analyzed the various matters they faced. In the meeting room at this moment, there were only Shirou, the three executives, and Loki—five people in total. As for Ais and Bete, those two didn't know much; only Shirou had experienced the full scope of the events, so it was naturally up to Shirou to report. The two of them had already been ordered by Riveria to go back and rest.

"Thank you for your hard work, Shirou!" Taking the black tea offered by Riveria, Shirou, sitting in a chair, said with a smile, "It was indeed very hard work!"

"This battle somehow felt like fighting on the 49th floor." Endless monsters, powerful abilities, and even a Floor Boss-level enemy—since Shirou came to Orario, he hadn't fought a battle like this except during expeditions.

"Hahaha, that was indeed very difficult!" Gareth, standing beside Shirou, laughed and patted his shoulder. "Indeed, with you around, there's no need to worry about Ais and the others' safety!"

"I'm not that great!"

"Just accept it honestly! Hahaha!" Hearing Gareth's teasing from the side, Finn also smiled and said, "If it weren't for Shirou, Bete would probably be in great danger! After all, the white-haired ogre and the giant Piranha Plants don't get along well with him."

"That's right, that's right, Shirou is indeed the most outstanding!" Seeing that even Loki began to praise him, Shirou no longer feigned humility and accepted it gracefully.

After some joking, Shirou seriously asked Finn, "Then, Captain, will this expedition be postponed?" Hearing Shirou's question, Finn replied with a smile, "Of course not!"

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Passing through the corridor, stretching a tired yawn, Shirou skillfully returned to his room. But as soon as he opened the door, he saw Ais sitting in his room, waiting for him.

"You're really impatient!" Entering the room, Shirou looked at Lefiya lying on his bed and said helplessly, "If you can't even walk steadily, go back to sleep! What are you doing here!"

"I... I want to accompany Ais!" Helplessly scratching the back of his head, Shirou was truly impressed by Lefiya's persistence. If he were a boy, Bell wouldn't stand a chance!

Looking at Shirou, Ais anxiously asked, "How was it?"

"With big brother here, there are no surprises!" Shirou patted his chest and said with a smile.

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