DanMachi: Unlimited Blade Works

"An expedition!" In the forging room, Shirou, for a change, didn't go to the Dungeon today but stayed in the forging room to forge equipment. With Loki's announcement of the upcoming expedition, the entire Familia became busy. Before this, Shirou had received a large order from the Familia. However, thanks to Shirou's diligent efforts previously, it was already almost complete. Now, only the finishing touches remained for him to complete.

"Done, with this, it's all finished." Looking at the exquisite magic sword in his hand, Shirou couldn't help but smile contentedly. Placing the magic sword to the side and looking at the familiar forging room, Shirou suddenly fell silent.

"An expedition, huh? After the expedition, it'll be time for me to leave. I really don't want to go." Various familiar environments, familiar friends, and companions who supported each other and moved forward together. Everything here made Shirou reluctant to part. But he couldn't stop.

In that world full of memories, someone was still waiting for him.

"Miyu!" Softly murmuring his sister's name, Shirou's thoughts instantly became chaotic.

Stepping out of the forging room and into the central courtyard, Shirou couldn't help but smile at the almost empty space. Ever since Shirou and Ais leveled up, the Loki Familia had become like this. Influenced by Ais becoming LV.6, all the members became tense, continuously training themselves. Among them, Tiona, Tione, and Bete were particularly intense. Originally, there were four LV.5 members in the Loki Familia, but now that Ais had already reached LV.6, the other three also became anxious. Moreover, behind them, there was Shirou, a rising star, hot on their heels. In just a few short months, he had already reached LV.4. Who knew when he might become LV.5? How embarrassing would it be if he caught up! Therefore, under the silent urging of Shirou and Ais, the Loki Familia began a surge of intense training. As a result, the usually lively Familia residence became much quieter.

"What's wrong, Shirou? Standing here alone?" Hearing that very recognizable voice, Shirou turned around and replied with a smile, "Just finishing up the previous forging order, Riveria." Turning back, Shirou's eyes were also filled with a smile as he looked at the beautiful elf with flowing emerald green hair. After all, beautiful faces always made one feel pleasant.

"Is Riveria still busy?" With the expedition approaching, the executives of the Loki Familia were all busy, preparing for various matters concerning the expedition. As the Vice-Captain of the Loki Familia, Riveria was naturally extremely busy.

"I'm alright. I just finished my work and was about to rest in the courtyard."

"Is that so? What a coincidence!" Looking at the beautiful and earnest magic teacher before him, Shirou suddenly asked, "If you're not busy, would you like to take a stroll around Orario with me?" Hearing Shirou's question, Riveria's expression was filled with doubt.

"A stroll is fine, but why did you suddenly think of taking a stroll around Orario?"

"Nothing, I just suddenly wanted to see it." Looking at the various fantastical buildings outside the Familia's residence, Shirou said earnestly, "This time, I plan to visit places I haven't been before and engrave this city into my heart."

Hearing Shirou's words, Riveria's heart sank. Being intelligent, she sensed something amiss in Shirou's words; how could words that sounded like those of someone departing come from his mouth? Looking at Shirou's back as he gazed at the scenery, Riveria gently said, "Then let's go. Let's have a good stroll around Orario today."

"Mm, thank you for your company, Riveria." Shirou turned back and replied with a smile.

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On the bustling and lively streets, Shirou and Riveria walked side by side. In Orario, there were eight main avenues radiating from Babel Tower. These eight avenues represented the eight most prosperous streets of Orario. Although Shirou had been in Orario for quite some time, his activities had still been confined to the few streets related to adventurer equipment and ordinary clothing. Today, however, he and Riveria leisurely strolled through streets he had never visited before.

Throughout the day, they traversed various streets and alleys. Shirou observed and memorized various different sights. These were strange sights he had never noticed before.

As dusk fell, in the sunset-lit Orario, Shirou and Riveria walked side by side on the way back to the Familia's residence. After a day of exploring, Shirou's face was adorned with smiles. Looking at Shirou's relaxed figure, Riveria suddenly asked, "Shirou, could you tell me your plans for the future?" This question had been weighing on Riveria's heart all day. During their daytime stroll, she hadn't asked about Shirou's strangeness, as he was still a person who understood social etiquette. How could she ask such a disheartening question when someone was happy? But now, as the two returned, she finally asked.

Facing Riveria's question, Shirou didn't answer directly but began to tell his story. "I am my father's adopted son. As a child he saved, I've always chased after his back. Holding the same noble ideals as him, I continuously pressed forward along his path."

"Later, we met a girl who possessed miraculous power. In order to utilize her power, my father adopted her, seeking a way to perfectly use her power to achieve his noble ideals."

"But before that, my father passed away. On his deathbed, I was entrusted to continue his wish. In the days that followed, that child and I became siblings, growing up together."

"Later still, when I gradually gave up on finding a way to use her power, and wanted to become true siblings with her, she was taken away by others."

"They were another group of people with ideals as grand as my father's. They had a way to use my sister's abilities, but as a price, my sister would cease to exist."

"This was something I could not allow. For my sister's future, I engaged in several death battles with them, finally rescuing her from their hands and sending her to a safe place."

"But I know they will never give up; they will always pursue her relentlessly. For this, I need power, the power to protect her."

"And this is why I came to Orario." Stopping to look around, Shirou spoke faintly, gazing at the slowly setting sun. "I have now obtained what I needed. It's time to rescue Miyu from her endless nightmare."

"So!" Turning around, Shirou looked at Riveria's beautiful face and said seriously, "I'm leaving Orario to continue my journey."

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