DanMachi: Unlimited Blade Works

In the depths of the Dungeon, facing the unbeatable Goliath, Ais launched a solo attack. With Shirou's archery support and Riveria's magical protection, an epic struggle unfolded, etched in the memories of all present. Facing the enemy's assault, Ais repeatedly overcame danger and broke through her own limits. Finally, amidst a descending vortex of wind, the Goliath was overcome. The golden hero stood victorious at the end.

After two hours of grueling combat, a weary and dirty Ais returned. But no one would look down on her. From this moment on, another stood at the pinnacle of Orario: the Sword Princess, Ais Wallenstein.

"I'm back, everyone!" Ais walked back leisurely, her face glowing with excitement as she looked at the jubilant crowd.

"Welcome back!"

After defeating Udaeus, Shirou and his group spent three days returning to the Upper Floors. Along the way, no one moved too quickly. After her adventure, Ais was clearly exhausted. Although no one spoke of it, they all tacitly slowed their pace. Moreover, on the 18th floor, they even rested in the now rebuilt town of Rivira.

It's worth noting that Shirou was now infamous in Rivira town. On that night, many people saw and even personally experienced the lingering power of that ferocious attack; they were all seriously injured. Even more terrifying were the marks Shirou left on the 18th floor. Almost everyone went to observe the traces of that destructive attack afterward and were greatly shaken. When this incident spread to Orario, countless people talked about it excitedly. Many even came to visit and witness it for themselves.

Although the 18th floor had returned to its original state after three days of Dungeon restoration, it still left an indelible mark in everyone's hearts. Now in Orario, many busybodies called Shirou "Destruction First!". Many new nicknames were also attributed to Shirou. For example, bombastic titles like "Orario's Bow" and "Orario's Arrow." When Shirou heard these titles from the adventurers on the 18th floor, his first thought was, Demacia's Might? Noxus' Hand? Good heavens, these titles give off a strong sense of déjà vu!

Though quite helpless, Shirou could do nothing about it. After all, these were titles spread by others; he had no choice in the matter. Especially with the existence of deities, a group of bored, leisure-seeking individuals who loved to find entertainment. Shirou was even more powerless to resist. He could only hope that at the next Gods' Assembly, Loki would bring him back a satisfactory title.

On the Dungeon's 6th floor, Shirou and his party swiftly moved through the passage. After a week's stay in the Dungeon, everyone longed for their soft beds and delicious meals. Especially now, late at night nearing dawn, if they returned now, they might even make it for breakfast.

"Ah, we're almost home! I really want a hot meal right away!"

"Don't be silly, it's still night! Who's going to cook for you? You'll have to wait until tomorrow."

"How about when we get back, I'll prepare a small celebration banquet for everyone? It'll celebrate my reaching LV.4 and Ais becoming LV.6!"

"Great! Shirou, you're awesome!"

Hearing Shirou planning to personally cook a grand meal, even Finn and Riveria couldn't help but swallow. Shirou's cooking skills, as Loki would describe them, were on par with a God of Cookery without divine power! Suddenly, everyone became a little impatient.

Soon, they arrived at the passage to the 5th floor, but there, they encountered a white-haired boy lying on the ground.

"Is this an adventurer attacked by a monster?" Looking at the boy on the ground, the kind-hearted Loki Familia members immediately stepped forward to help him up. After observing his condition, Riveria said, "No external injuries. This is typical mental exhaustion, likely due to excessive magic use, causing him to faint."

"What's wrong, Ais?" Shirou asked, feigning ignorance, glancing at a slightly astonished Ais.

"This child is the boy I mentioned before, the one who was attacked by the MinOttarur."

"So it was him?" Riveria, who also knew about the incident, had an enlightened expression. Then she told Finn and the others what had happened.

"So Bete was mocking someone, and that person was sitting right behind him?" Tiona, with a look of disgust, immediately asked in surprise. "No wonder Ais was so down that day; Bete is such an idiot."

"Not only that, when Ais saved this child, she seemed to recall her own past of being saved, which made her empathize with him." Hearing Shirou's explanation, Riveria and Finn, who understood Ais well, immediately adopted serious expressions.

"So that's how it is?" Riveria, who hadn't known this deeper connection, suddenly felt that her previous reprimand of Bete might have been too lenient; he should have been properly punished.

Looking at the unconscious boy, Ais looked up at Shirou and said, "Brother, I want to compensate him!"

"I know!" Gently stroking Ais's golden hair, Shirou smiled, "Didn't I already promise to help you compensate him?"

"Then what should I do?" Hearing Ais's question, Shirou stroked his chin, then calmly said, "How about we bring him back to the Familia? Once he wakes up, we can ask for his opinion or see what he needs."

"And didn't he run away from you last time, Ais? In our Familia, let's see how he runs now!"

"Excellent! Shirou's suggestion is excellent!" Finn also greatly agreed with Shirou's suggestion. After all, this was a favor Ais owed, even if she unilaterally believed so. As the princess and ace of the Loki Familia, they naturally had to fulfill Ais's request. The favor Ais owed was a favor the Loki Familia owed.

"Alright!" Ais also strongly agreed with Shirou's suggestion. Then, Shirou picked up the boy, and everyone rushed back towards the Loki Familia headquarters.

"Mommy!"

"I'm not your mommy, you know!"

Hearing the girl's voice, the boy, whose eyes were hazy from mental exhaustion, immediately felt a finger poking his cheek. The boy instantly woke up. Then he saw a tan-skinned girl smiling at him.

"Am I dreaming?"

"This isn't a dream, you know. My name is Tiona Hiryute, a member of the Loki Familia."

"Loki Familia!" The boy, of course, knew the Loki Familia; it was one of Orario's strongest Familias, and also the Familia of the girl he admired, the Sword Princess, Ais Wallenstein. Hearing the Loki Familia's name, the boy quickly sobered up. He immediately sat up and looked around, realizing this seemed to be a dining hall?

"Yo, you're awake!" Hearing a voice from behind, the boy immediately turned to look, and saw that the owner of the voice was none other than a Pallum.

"I am the Captain of the Loki Familia, Finn Deimne!" The Brave Finn, the boy immediately thought of that name; he was one of Orario's strongest! Knowing Finn's identity, he immediately became nervous. Watching this scene, Finn smiled and asked, "And you, young man?"

"My name is Bell!"

"Bell Cranel!"

"I'm a member of the Hestia Familia!" The white-haired boy said.

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