DanMachi: Unlimited Blade Works

On the last day before the expedition, Shirou was busier than ever. As the Loki Familia's only blacksmith—an unknown but top-tier blacksmith known only to the Loki Familia—Shirou received many commissions from his comrades on the last day, performing final maintenance on their weapons.

After all, this expedition was extraordinarily significant, and everyone wanted to face it in their best possible condition. Therefore, Shirou, being enthusiastic about helping others, naturally spent a busy day.

At night, after completing all the commissions, amidst the thanks of the last comrade, Shirou tiredly stretched, flexing his muscles. After tidying up the messy forging room, Shirou walked out. Looking at the dark sky with the moon high above, Shirou seemed to see Miyu's smiling face again.

Shaking his head, Shirou gave a bitter smile and sighed, "Why have I been reminiscing about the past so much lately? Miyu, according to my past life's memories, should be living happily with Illya right now."

"I imagine Illya and the others will take Miyu to see the sea for me." The thought of that child's happy smile brought a surge of joy to Shirou's heart. As long as she can be happy...

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After a comfortable bath, Shirou walked down the corridor with the unique fatigue of a hot soak. As he passed by Loki's God's Room, the wails coming from inside brought a knowing smile to his face. As an experienced "old lady driver" (LSP), especially one who liked women, Loki's aesthetic taste was extremely particular.

Among the female members of the Loki Familia, each was an exceptionally beautiful woman. Among these beauties, there were even greater beauties like Riveria and Ais, who far surpassed ordinary people, even gods. Therefore, every time she updated Divine Blessings, Loki would seize the opportunity to "pinch fat" (fondle them). It could be said that every time she updated a blessing was Loki's happiest moment.

But today, looking at the long queue outside the God's Room, Shirou couldn't help but laugh out loud. The current situation didn't allow Loki the leisure to "pinch fat." With such a long queue, if Loki didn't seize every second, she would probably be updating until tomorrow.

This would delay the Loki Familia's expedition tomorrow. Loki wouldn't make such a mistake of delaying official business due to personal matters. Therefore, the feeling of deliciousness right before her but being unable to partake made Loki wail incessantly. Listening to Loki's wails, Shirou felt that he could get a good night's sleep tonight.

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The next day. As dawn broke, Shirou was already awake. After a good rest, he was now full of vigor. After thoroughly washing up, Shirou began to put on his armor. Having prepared everything, he slung on his pre-packed backpack and left his room.

According to Finn's prior arrangements, they would assemble at the central plaza beneath the Babel Tower. When Shirou arrived, although he could see scattered Familia comrades, Ais and the others had not yet arrived. However, Shirou did spot a familiar figure.

"Are you preparing to explore the Dungeon?" Walking up to the figure waiting for teammates, Shirou suddenly said loudly from behind.

"Ah!" Startled by the sudden voice, Bell immediately plopped down on the ground, then looked blankly at the laughing Shirou. A moment later, Bell, who had just realized what happened, quickly stood up and anxiously reprimanded, "Ah, how could you do that, Master Shirou!"

"My apologies, my apologies. Seeing you look so easy to bully, a sense of mischievous pleasure suddenly welled up in me."

"Honestly, you almost scared me to death." Carefully rubbing his chest, Bell quickly tried to calm his lingering fear. After Bell recovered, Shirou asked again, "Are you preparing to explore the Dungeon?"

"That's right, I'm waiting for my supporter."

"Oh, good for you, Bell. You even have a supporter now. Unlike me, I'm always the supporter myself." In the early stages of his adventurer career, confident in his own strength, Shirou always acted as his own supporter, using magic stones to carry the weight. In the middle and later stages of his career, his teammates were either higher level than him or his younger sister. As a result, Shirou always played the role of a supporter.

"Don't tease me!" Bell, unaware of Shirou's experiences, naturally didn't believe his words. After all, the current Shirou was the famous Orario's Bow! Who could have such airs as to make such a person a supporter! (Riveria, Ais, and others: Are you talking about us?) Therefore, Bell only took it as Shirou teasing him, as Shirou had often joked with him during training. Seeing Bell's face full of disbelief, just as Shirou was about to explain, he suddenly heard a voice calling Bell from a distance.

"Bell-sama, where are you?"

"Over here!" Looking at the petite girl hurrying over, Shirou knew she was the girl Finn would eventually fall for in the future, Liliruca Arde. Glancing at the girl, Shirou bade farewell to Bell, "Since your teammate has arrived, I won't disturb your Dungeon exploration. Good luck!"

"Yes!"

"You too, Master Shirou, good luck!"

Shirou, walking towards his Familia's assembly point, heard Bell's cheer and, without looking back, simply waved his hand at him. This gesture looked incredibly cool in Bell's eyes.

"I really want to be as cool as Master Shirou!" Looking at Shirou's back, Bell's eyes were filled with envy and longing.

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By the time Shirou finished greeting people and returned, the number of Loki Familia members had significantly increased. So much so that the surrounding adventurers unconsciously moved away from them, making space. In the crowd, Shirou looked around and soon saw Tsubaki talking to Ais.

"Master Tsubaki!" Seeing the master who taught him forging, Shirou quickly rushed over to greet her.

"Oh, it's Shirou!" Hearing Shirou's greeting, Tsubaki also smiled in response. But when she saw the armor on Shirou, her expression suddenly became surprised. Reaching out and touching the armor on Shirou, Tsubaki said, her eyes gleaming, "Did you forge this, Shirou?!"

"Of course! As a blacksmith, how could I let someone else forge my equipment!"

"How is it, Master Tsubaki? Are you satisfied with my progress?" Hearing Shirou's amused question, Tsubaki, with a mixture of annoyance and amusement, punched Shirou's chest.

"You brat, you're teasing your own master now." Tsubaki never expected Shirou's progress to be so rapid. In her eyes, the set of armor on Shirou was already on par with her own craftsmanship.

"You kid, how did you grow so fast?!"

"Isn't it because Master taught me well? How is it, did I not disgrace your name?"

"Hahaha, of course not!" Suddenly, she didn't want to talk to this kid anymore. You're not just not disgracing my name; you're practically surpassing me! Just then, Tsubaki suddenly saw Bete, whom she had promised to make equipment for some time ago, and immediately said goodbye to Shirou, this vexing fellow, and rushed towards Bete.

Watching Tsubaki's quick departure, Shirou blinked in confusion. "Was I disliked?"

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