DanMachi: Unlimited Blade Works

"Damn it!"

The explosion's fire rose into the sky, and the traces of the explosion in mid-air could be seen from almost the entire 18th floor. The red-haired woman, who had been fighting Ais, noticed the explosion. In that instant, she understood that the monster in the Orb had probably been annihilated. What she would face next would be a full-scale encirclement by the Loki Familia. Now, with Shirou's interference, she couldn't even defeat Ais. When Ais's teammates arrived, she would likely be in danger.

With a decision already made in her heart, the red-haired woman no longer engaged in the prolonged fight. A heavy cleave separated her from Ais. Then, after glancing at Ais, she said, "We will meet again, Ais." With that, she turned and fled, intending to escape.

"Stop!" Ais, whose fighting spirit was reignited by the name "Aria," wouldn't let her escape so easily. Impossible. Ais, enveloped by the power of wind, quickly charged forward with the help of the storm, closely following the red-haired woman. But even so, she still couldn't catch up. Seeing the red-haired woman about to reach the edge of the island and jump off the cliff, Ais's eyes filled with unwillingness.

"Get back, Ais!" Hearing a voice from behind, Ais glanced back, and her hair instantly stood on end. She saw a red magic shining brightly in the distant sky.

"That's!"

"Super Broken Phantasm!"

Ais's pupils contracted sharply, and she immediately ran to the side, no longer pursuing the red-haired woman's retreating figure. She knew very well that even she couldn't emerge unscathed from that attack.

Looking at Ais running to the side, Shirou's lips curved slightly. Staring at the fleeing red-haired woman, a hint of cruelty appeared in Shirou's smile.

"I'm a very vindictive person, you know."

"Let this strike repay that kick of yours!"

"Super Broken Phantasm!"

Gently releasing his finger, the arrow transformed from a Magic Sword and instantly shot out. Traversing the distance, it arrived beside the red-haired woman.

"What?!" The red-haired woman, who was about to reach the cliff, had been feeling relaxed because Ais had left. But a sudden surge of killing intent locked onto her once more. The crimson arrow, like a relentless beast, chased after her, biting at her.

"No good!" Her rich combat experience allowed her to immediately boost her speed to the maximum, but it was too late.

The attack symbolizing peace had arrived. The explosion erupted, sending out infinite light and heat. The terrifying storm winds blew everything around them. With a thunderous boom, a huge roar echoed throughout the 18th floor. The entire 18th floor could see a mushroom cloud slowly rising.

Ais, prepared for the explosion, covered her face with one hand and plunged her Despair Sword into the ground with the other to prevent herself from being blown away. Finn and Riveria, who were rushing towards them, were also nearly blown away by the storm. As for the other adventurers, many were scattered, dizzy and dazed from the fall.

The survivors, who had narrowly escaped the calamity, stared blankly at the mushroom cloud, speechless for a long time. Was that truly an attack that a human could unleash? Is this the power of the Magic Sword Archer? It's terrifying!!!

"So you used that move just for revenge?!" Looking at Shirou, who was grinning sheepishly to the side, Finn rubbed his forehead helplessly. He had thought Shirou would be a bit more composed and stable, but it turned out he was another problem child.

"Shirou, do you even know the power of that move of yours?!"

"With that one strike, probably a quarter of Orario would disappear, and the 18th floor isn't even half of Orario!" Looking at the vast expanse of land that had been practically leveled, Finn was utterly helpless. Fortunately, no one was sacrificed as a result. After all, those who could reach the 18th floor were all strong individuals of LV.2 or higher. Coupled with the fact that all the adventurers on the 18th floor had gathered in Rivira town to fight the Piranha Plants, they were slightly further from the explosion point. That's why they were spared from casualties; many were just blown away by the storm. If this had happened during normal times, many people would probably have died.

"Hehehe!" Shirou, being lectured, could only feign ignorance and force a smile. After all, he knew he had been too impulsive. In the previous battle, he hadn't gained any advantage at all; it was Ais who helped him suppress the red-haired woman. The difference between him and a LV.6 was too great. This was also why he unleashed his ultimate move at the end—because he was unwilling.

After the lecture, Finn led Shirou and the others back to the surface. After all, such a big incident had occurred here, and it needed to be reported. Thus, this trip ended in just half a day. However, this incident did not escalate. Under the intentional concealment of multiple factions, this matter ultimately did not cause any ripples in Orario. Subsequently, Shirou and his group set off again to explore the Dungeon.

Dungeon 37th floor. After an intense battle, the Loki Familia members rested in place. Looking at Ais, who was leaning against the wall with her arms wrapped around her knees, and Shirou, who sat quietly beside her, his eyes distant. Tiona and Tione secretly conversed.

"What's up with those two?! They've been like this ever since that battle."

"I don't know either! Is it because they were lectured by the Captain?"

"No way!" Tione didn't believe it was the Captain's fault.

On the other side, Finn and Riveria, who knew more details, were also whispering.

"Those two are truly eager for battle; it seems to be due to that particular fight."

"I heard they barely managed to suppress that person together, and before that, Shirou apparently even sneak-attacked one of her arms."

"After all, it was a LV.6. It seems they are now dissatisfied with their own strength." As seasoned veterans, Finn and Riveria naturally understood their feelings.

"Shirou is fine; his growth speed has always been astonishing. He'll probably get out of his confusion soon."

"But as for Ais, she probably can only..."

"Level up!"

Looking at Ais's figure, Riveria couldn't help but sigh. "Has that child finally reached this point too?!"

"LV.6!"

"I want to level up, Brother!" Hearing the voice beside him, Shirou's previously melancholic expression instantly shattered. It was replaced by a slight smile.

"I was just wondering when you'd finally say it!" Looking at Ais, whose eyes were filled with determination, Shirou gently stroked her hair and slowly said, "You must be very unwilling, aren't you?"

"Mm!" Ais nodded slightly. She was very unwilling that she hadn't captured that red-haired woman and hadn't gotten information about her mother from her. Especially because she was inferior in skill and had lost to the opponent. If it weren't for her brother's help, she probably wouldn't have been able to resist the opponent at all.

"What a coincidence! I'm also very unwilling!" Looking into Ais's eyes, Shirou said seriously, "Let's increase our strength, and then seek our revenge!"

"Mm!"

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