DanMachi: Unlimited Blade Works

"Finn, I want to challenge the Floor Boss!" Ais declared to Finn, standing under everyone's gaze.

"Is that so? Has that time come again?" Hearing Ais's decision, Finn remembered that it was indeed time for the Floor Bosses to respawn. As the kings of the Dungeon, the "Solitary Kings of the Labyrinth" would be reborn some time after their demise. As a Familia that frequently conducted expeditions, the Loki Familia naturally knew the respawn times of the Solitary Kings of the Labyrinth. After all, the Floor Boss Udaeus of the 37th floor had been defeated by them last time.

"Is that so? Have you decided?"

"Yes!" Ais nodded slightly, confirming her resolve.

"Then let's go. Let us all bear witness to the adventure of our Loki Familia's pride!"

"Oh!" Hearing Finn's words, everyone cheered loudly. Ais was going on an adventure to surpass her achievements and reach a higher level. If successful, the Loki Familia's fourth LV.6 would be born. Thinking of this, everyone's eyes filled with excitement, and they cheered enthusiastically.

Looking at the excited crowd, Shirou patted Ais's shoulder and said with a smile, "See? These are the comrades who support you. They are all proud of you." Before this, Ais had told Shirou that she wanted to stay behind and challenge the Floor Boss alone, but Shirou immediately rejected her. He told her that no one would object to her challenging the Floor Boss alone, but she shouldn't hide it from her comrades. After all, they were the ones who had always supported her! Thus, Ais directly told Finn her objective.

It's worth noting that in the original story, Ais didn't even tell Riveria, her closest confidante, until they encountered the Floor Boss. Riveria only then understood her intentions. Although Riveria didn't blame Ais for hiding it from her afterwards and learned the full story from Ais, such concealment was unnecessary. She was, after all, the Sword Princess Wallenstein! She was the pride of the Loki Familia, everyone's favorite. No one would wish for her not to grow stronger.

"Thank you!" Looking at her cheering comrades, a smile returned to Ais's face. She felt their trust and concern.

"Thank you, everyone!"

"I see, she called you Aria? No wonder you were so flustered."

On the way to the Floor Boss's location, Ais confessed to everyone why she had been so troubled. Finn and Riveria, who knew about Ais's past, instantly understood and grasped the situation. Tiona, Tione, and Lefiya, who didn't know Ais's past, deeply imprinted the name in their minds, planning to find an opportunity to understand its true meaning.

"So, Finn, I want to challenge Udaeus alone."

"What?!" Hearing Ais's suggestion, the bystanders couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Udaeus, that was a LV.6 class Solitary King of the Labyrinth, a Floor Boss! As is well known, every Floor Boss is an ultra-gigantic species; normal attacks barely leave a scratch on them, as if tickling. Besides that, there's their terrifying strength. It's common knowledge that power with the same attributes differs in different body sizes. With the power of a Solitary King of the Labyrinth Floor Boss, an ordinary warrior couldn't withstand a single blow. Therefore, every Floor Boss requires a team to defeat; there was no precedent for a single person challenging the Floor Boss Udaeus!

"Ais, don't be reckless!"

"That's right, that's a Floor Boss!"

"Brother, quickly persuade Ais!"

Listening to Tiona, Tione, and Lefiya's advice, Ais remained unmoved, staring intently into Finn's eyes. Riveria and Shirou stood to the side, quietly observing the scene. After a moment of silence, Finn finally spoke, "I understand. I can allow you to challenge the Floor Boss alone."

"Thank you, Finn!" Hearing this, Ais's expression brightened instantly, and even she, who rarely showed much emotion, couldn't help but smile.

"Captain, how could you agree?!"

"Yeah, that's too dangerous!"

Ignoring Tiona and Lefiya's complaints, Finn continued, "However!"

"However?"

Seeing that Finn had more to say, Ais immediately stopped smiling and looked at him seriously.

"At that time, Shirou will provide support with his bow and arrows from the side, and you will be covered by Riveria's protection magic to ensure your safety. I will decide whether to interfere based on the situation on the field. If you are in danger, Riveria and I will step in to guarantee your safety. This is my bottom line." Looking at Finn's serious expression, Ais also nodded seriously, "Yes!"

Seeing that a consensus had been reached, Finn smiled and patted Ais's shoulder, saying, "Don't hold back, Ais! We will all support you from behind."

"Mm!"

"Then let's continue!"

In a massive hall, the elites of the Loki Familia were stationed, awaiting the birth of the Solitary King of the Labyrinth. In the center of everyone, Ais was continuously wiping her Desperate Sword with a cloth. Through the act of wiping her sword, Ais continuously adjusted her state. Around her, everyone quietly went about their own tasks, occasionally glancing at Ais.

Suddenly, the calm hall began to shake, and the tremors grew increasingly violent. Then, in the expansive room, the ground suddenly bulged, and as the earth tore open, a massive monster crawled out, appearing before the Loki Familia. A gigantic black skeleton—this was the full appearance of Udaeus. Near its sternum, where its internal organs should have been, a massive magic stone was exposed to everyone's eyes.

"Ais, the battle is about to begin!" Standing calmly, Shirou looked at the enormous monster and spoke earnestly to Ais beside him.

"Brother, you are not allowed to use magic!"

"Yes, yes, can't I just use my bow and arrows?"

Facing the serious Ais, Shirou helplessly raised his hands in surrender, indicating he wouldn't use magic.

"That's good!"

Walking calmly out from the group, Ais drew her sharp sword and gradually approached Udaeus.

"Gather, Breath of the Earth!" A light chant echoed from behind Ais.

"Veil Breath!" A jade-colored membrane of light covered Ais's body. This was Riveria's magic, Veil Breath. This was a supportive defensive magic. It could provide both physical and magical resistance, as well as a protective aura for the target. Similar to enchantments, it could last for a period of time and even heal physical injuries.

"Go fight with confidence, Ais!"

"Go, Ais!"

"You can do it, Ais!"

Listening to everyone's cheers, Ais, clad in a mantle of light, glanced at them, then smiled and said, "I will definitely defeat Udaeus!"

"Awaken!"

"Ariel!"

--------More Bonus Chapters!!!!

Every 300 power stones = 1 Bonus Chapter