While chanting, Ryuu began to run.
[[Fairy Serenade] activated, enhancing the effects of magic, with increased effectiveness at night]
[[Mind Load] activated, the greater the consumption of mental power, the greater the increase in [Strength]]
[[Aero Mana] activated, while dashing, attack power increases with speed]
The clashing of blades, Ryuu, caught in the whirlwind, still stood firm.
'At such speed and intensity of combat, she can still maintain [Parallel Chanting]?', Even Riveria was astonished by Ryuu's skill. In all of Orario, the number of mages who could maintain magical balance in such a fierce battle was few.
Ais gritted her silver teeth, her movements becoming more fierce.
Facing the aggressive Ais, Ryuu interwove incantations with a clear and fluent tone.
Even as blades swept past her side and sweat poured down her body, Ryuu, like a dancing elf, never stopped.
She even sped up her chanting.
"In the name of the goddess, like a streak across the sky, footprints adorned with stars on the earth..."
Attack, defense, movement, evasion, and chanting, Ryuu simultaneously took all five actions. Her astonishing combat speed, which showed no signs of slowing, far exceeded Ais's expectations, even showcasing a speed that could surpass the fastest chants Ais had ever performed on the front lines of battle.
This elf held absolute confidence.
Whether it was her own skills, the experience of successfully overcoming countless crises, or the magic itself.
'Can I really stop her?', Ryuu's absolute determination caused a momentary waver in Ais.
And Ryuu did not let go of her opponent's hesitation, finally completing her chant, "—Justice, flows endlessly."
Unlike the previous ornate chants, the last line Ryuu uttered was like an ancient song, spanning stars and ages, setting the stage for a grand drama.
The emblem of stars and wings shone at her feet, countless light crystals appeared, surrounding Ryuu like stars, and during her chant, these crystals transformed into the shapes of different weapons.
A hundred martial arts, this is [Astrea Record].
Tachi, dagger, magic wand, shield... different weapons surrounded Ryuu, and for a moment, Ais thought of Emiya's combat stance, 'Can it really be so similar?'
"[Agaris Alvesynth]—", Ryuu whispered, a crystal turned into a shining red light and merged into her body, then, blazing flames appeared on Ryuu's blade.
At this moment, Ryuu only needed to say the name of the magic she wanted to use, without chanting, to freely use the magic inscribed in [Astrea Record].
"Even if you can use [Enchant Magic], my [Ariel] will never lose," Ais's fighting spirit did not retreat in the face of unknown magic.
However, Ryuu, empowered by [Agaris Alvesynth], used a second magic, "[Gokou]"
Blazing sword shadows covered Ais's small figure from different directions.
At this point, only one sentence remained in little Ais's heart, 'It must be, utilized next time—'
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"Both of you lie down, I will perform healing magic," Riveria looked at the girls who had both suffered losses, couldn't help but sigh, her mood was very complicated, like a hardworking mother seeing her children rolling in the mud several times.
The battle between [Gale] and [Sword Princess], Ais was undoubtedly the loser. When Ryuu used the great magic of [Agaris Alvesynth] and [Gokou] resonating, not to mention Ais, even the well-informed Riveria was shocked. Where Ryuu's blade reached, it seemed as if the air was burning, five layers of blazing sword light forming a corona, engulfing the helpless little Ais.
But now, it was the winner, Ryuu, who was more severely injured. Her attack did not directly hit Ais, only shattering the stone slab under Ais's feet, burning it to ashes.
Then, [Agaris Alvesynth] went out of control, burning Ryuu herself to the ground.
[Agaris Alvesynth] was originally a very dangerous magic, even Alise herself had accidentally injured herself when she was not familiar with it.
Ryuu was completely inexperienced, unable to control its power well, and forcibly used [Gokou] while activating [Agaris Alvesynth].
Good news, Ryuu's iaido skills were proficient enough, [Gokou] was successfully used.
Bad news, [Agaris Alvesynth] completely erupted, directly backfiring on the elf girl.
Fortunately, both Ais and Ryuu were first-class adventurers in terms of endurance, thick-skinned, and with Riveria by their side, they were immediately treated.
'Watching them fight, I couldn't feel it at all, they are actually just two children,' Riveria looked at Ryuu and Ais, couldn't help but think.
Ryuu is only eighteen years old, most elves at this age have not left their hometown, and Ais is only thirteen years old, her body has not yet fully developed.
Such young children are already capable of such level of combat, Riveria for the first time felt as if she was a bit old.
"Ryuu, this dangerous flame magic, you'd better use it only after you fully master it... or simply wait until you reach Lv.6."
"Okay, okay, Lady Riveria."
'It shouldn't be too long before they level up to Lv.6,' Riveria thought, 'Probably just four or five years, I wonder if I can reach the realm of Lv.7 before that...'
Ais lay on the floor, Riveria's healing magic shining on her petite body, the not seriously injured Ais remained motionless, just staring blankly at the half-moon in the sky.
"I, lost...", Ais whispered to herself.
———
In the sky was the same moon, but the people bathed in moonlight had different moods.
No matter what Ais's mood was now, Haruhime only felt sincere joy.
Because, the [Hero] that the girl admired came to visit her again.
To avoid attracting attention, Emiya changed into a black haori, like most guests who came here.
Aisha's evaluation was that this outfit suited the boy, but it also made people somewhat fearful, it always felt like under his kimono was a blood-stained undershirt printed with Asura and Vajra, and sharp swords that could be drawn at any moment.
Emiya sat quietly by the low table, his posture upright, one hand naturally hanging by his side, the other gently resting on the table, his demeanor solemn.
His eyes were half-closed, his long breaths today becoming somewhat heavy. At this moment, even Haruhime, who was not good at reading expressions, could see the other's fatigue and weariness.
Emiya was an adventurer with extraordinary endurance and a very strong will, but the intensity of his work these days was indeed too great.
Recently, Emiya had not entered the dungeon labyrinth, he was focusing on [Equipment Forging], the essential work of the Hephaestus Familia.
He had accepted the commission of the goddess Astrea, forging a sword, this was not Emiya's first time forging a sword, but what he had forged before were just standard template mass-produced weapons.
Those equipment were qualified as weapons for general adventurers, but if given to first-class adventurers, their quality was somewhat lacking.
So in a sense, what Emiya was forging recently was his "first work" in essence, and unlike the [Spiral Blade] where he only participated in the design, this time the sword Emiya was forging, from design to forging, was all done by his own hands.
Therefore, this forging was of extraordinary significance to Emiya, and he was very attentive to it, to the extent that the forging in the workshop actually made him feel more pressure than fighting in the dungeon.
"Master, please let me serve you to rest," Haruhime recalled the experiences taught by the sisters from the pleasure street, she knelt on the tatami, her upper body straight, her hands folded on her thighs.
"Please, please use here as a pillow," Haruhime said, the fox girl's cute face unknowingly dyed with a delicate red.
"...Then I'll trouble you, Haruhime," Emiya did not refuse.
His sword forging process was different from ordinary blacksmiths, other blacksmiths only consumed physical strength during the forging process, but Emiya's physical and mental strength decreased like flowing water.
Reflected in the ability values, other blacksmiths completing a forging, sixty percent of the experience value increase was on "Dexterity", the rest on "Strength" and "Endurance".
But Emiya, when he forged general weapons and equipment, it was the same, but this time, besides "Dexterity", it was "Magic" that received more training.
The goddess Hephaestus judged that this might be the result of his development ability [Mystery], and therefore, the goddess concluded that Emiya would inevitably forge an extremely extraordinary work.
Under Haruhime's guidance, Emiya gently rested his head on the fox girl's thighs, although separated by the kimono, at the moment of contact, Haruhime was so nervous that she tensed up.
'Master Emiya's body, so warm...', Feeling the other's temperature, Haruhime's foot arches tensed, her thick and long golden tail flusteredly swayed.
Feeling the girl's nervous emotions, Emiya wanted to get up, but Haruhime firmly reached out.
"Master, please let me, serve you...", Slender fingers gently massaged the acupoints on both sides of Emiya, he obediently closed his eyes, enjoying the fox girl's clumsy but earnest service.
Even though Haruhime had no technique, even the strength in her fingers was too weak for Emiya, but Emiya still felt relaxed by Haruhime's massage, even his mental strength miraculously recovered a bit.
After a while, Emiya finally got up, he sat opposite Haruhime, looking into the girl's eyes, "Haruhime, if I were to [Redeem] you, would you be willing to come with me?"
He asked bluntly.
[Redeem]—A unique rule of the Pleasure Street.
A system where large sums of money could be exchanged for a prostitute's freedom.
As long as the debt of the concerned individual was repaid, or the ransom was paid, the one providing the money could redeem the prostitute. It was said that in Orario, accomplished high-ranking adventurers often bought prostitutes they fancied, making them either their lifelong partner or favored concubine.
The moment she heard Emiya mention these two words, Haruhime's eyes widened in shock.
With the rich imagination she had cultivated since childhood, Haruhime began to fantasize.
Although they were few, there were indeed some prostitutes in this Pleasure Street who had been redeemed by adventurers and left.
It was said that most of those adventurers later disappeared into the dungeon, never to return, leaving behind unfortunate women… But there were also those who left this city and lived happily ever after with their beloved.
If she could also have such a beautiful dream—
The moment the thought crossed her mind, Haruhime couldn't help but mock herself.
Even though it was mere delusion, she still felt apologetic for having dragged the esteemed lord into her foolish imagination, even for a moment.
As a prostitute, she was not qualified for such things. As someone incompetent, she was not worth such things.
Most importantly, Ishtar and the others would never let her go.
Without thinking, Haruhime touched the black collar fastened around her neck and, seeing through everything, lowered her head.
"…The Ishtar Familia will never let me go, my lord," Haruhime seemed to be suppressing her emotions as she softly answered.
Emiya's voice, however, was even calmer, "Don't worry. The [Goddess of Beauty] Ishtar is still a goddess who governs love. If a man wants to redeem a prostitute, as long as the person in question is willing to go with him, the goddess will agree."
He reached out and pinched the collar on Haruhime's neck. Against the contrast of the girl's fair skin, the black collar appeared particularly striking.
"My lord, you jest. You clearly know my situation…", Haruhime whispered.
Even if it was a [Beauty Elite] of Level 3 seeking redemption, the Ishtar Familia would never let Haruhime go. The girl was keenly aware of this.
Of course, [Beauty Elite] likely wouldn't wish for redemption either, Aisha deeply loved her promising career as a prostitute.
Emiya reached out and pinched the collar on Haruhime's neck once more. Against the contrast of the girl's fair skin, the black collar appeared particularly striking, "Let's assume, if Goddess Ishtar agrees, would you be willing to come with me?"
Haruhime lifted her head, her emerald eyes meeting Emiya's gaze, their reflections captured in each other's pupils.
Before she even had time to think, her body had already spoken instinctively, "I am willing."
[T/N: If you're into anime mashup worlds, crazy girls, and a protagonist everyone somehow falls for, give "Animania: Everyone Loves Me" a shot. I had a blast translating it. Maybe you'll have just as much fun reading it.]
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