At the same time, Ryuu never expected that Emiya's first creation would be forged for her.
Shyness, excitement, nervousness. Ryuu's emotions were extremely complex at this moment, with joy taking the forefront.
She wasn't happy about obtaining a first-class weapon, but rather because she felt the boy's sincerity, especially since it also carried the blessing of the goddess Astrea.
"Try these two swords, Ryuu," Emiya said, "The one with the red scabbard is called [Higanbana], and the black one is called [Tsubame Gaeshi]."
[Higanbana] and [Tsubame Gaeshi], these were the names given to the two swords by the goddess Astrea.
In addition, they each had another name: [Alise's Sword] and [Kaguya's Sword].
This was a pair of long swords with similar designs, with [Higanbana] being slightly shorter at three feet, and [Tsubame Gaeshi] being longer, close to four feet.
When Emiya designed these two swords, he referenced the weapons of [Red True Flower] Alise Lovell and [Yamato Rindou] Gojouno Kaguya.
Alise's [Crimson Order] was a top-tier second-class weapon, and Kaguya's [Higanbana] was an heirloom of the [Gojou] family. It earned its name because any opponent within its attack range would bleed like a flower, making it a national treasure-level sword.
Ryuu inherited their powers through the magic [Astrea Record], so Alise and Kaguya's weapons were perfectly suited for Ryuu to fully unleash the magic's power.
However, Emiya only used [Crimson Order] and [Higanbana] as references. While they were indeed excellent weapons, they couldn't compare to the swords from myths and legends that Emiya knew.
The [Higanbana] forged by Emiya, although sharing the same name as Kaguya's weapon, had no actual connection to it. The [Higanbana] he forged existed to carry the magic [Agaris Alvesynth](Red Flower Knotweed).
It could fully concentrate the power of the fire attribute additional magic [Agaris Alvesynth] onto the blade, enhancing its power while preventing the dangerous additional magic from harming the user.
At the same time, in the state of [Agaris Alvesynth], [Higanbana] also possessed a [Mana Burst] ability, during combat, it could continuously accumulate the energy of [Agaris Alvesynth], then release it at a critical moment for a short-term, extraordinary power boost.
The ultimate form of [Mana Burst] was [True Flame Eruption], a devastating attack that could be unleashed when the fire attribute mana of [Agaris Alvesynth] was accumulated and compressed to its limit.
Because [True Flame Eruption] would summon a deep crimson storm of flames, resembling a blooming flower of death, the sword was ultimately named [Higanbana].
When Emiya forged [Higanbana], he referenced King Arthur Artoria Pendragon's Noble Phantasm [Invisible Air].
[Invisible Air], a C-rank Noble Phantasm, is a barrier created by wrapping multiple layers of wind around the sword, altering the refractive index of light to conceal the blade.
Through this barrier, the opponent cannot discern the distance or trajectory of the sword's attacks. It also enhances attack power by using the wind as a blade, wrapping it around the sword, and provides an advantage in accuracy due to the "invisible weapon" aspect.
In addition to attaching wind blades to the sword, it can also instantly release condensed air as a sweeping, penetrating weapon against groups, known as [Barrier of the Wind King].
It can be said that [Invisible Air] is a Noble Phantasm of not high rank, but with powerful effects and extremely high cost-effectiveness.
The magic [Agaris Alvesynth]'s attribute is fire, and fire and wind are both active elements. Although it doesn't have the effect of hiding the blade, fire can grant the weapon greater power, making [Invisible Air] a Noble Phantasm, that can be fully referencd as a model.
In the end, [Higanbana] was no longer just a first-class weapon; in the hands of those who could use the magic [Agaris Alvesynth], it became at least a C-rank Noble Phantasm.
Emiya didn't know that there was a swordsman in the labyrinth city who possessed an extra magic called [Ariel], which would have been more suitable for [Invisible Air].
However, even if he knew, it wouldn't have been of much use, as he currently didn't have the luxury of forging weapons for others.
Compared to [Higanbana], the other sword, [Tsubame Gaeshi], was actually stronger.
If [Higanbana] was born for the magic [Agaris Alvesynth], then [Tsubame Gaeshi], derived from the tachi [Futaba], corresponded to the magic [Gokou](Five Lights).
This was the strongest technique in [Astrea Record], and also the strongest magic possessed by former members of the Astrea Familia.
In terms of overall strength as an adventurer, Alise undoubtedly surpassed Kaguya, but Alise's advantage lay in her cheat-like skills, while Kaguya was stronger in magic.
[Gokou] was a secret technique passed down for a thousand years in the [Gojou] family, a deadly technique that could only be used by combining the magic of the same name with skills honed to the extreme. This sword technique could almost be called the strongest human-slaying sword in this world.
Despite the differences in criteria and level, [Gokou], which could unleash five god-speed slashes simultaneously, inevitably reminded Emiya of a similar sword technique.
That was the secret sword of Sasaki Kojirou, a swordsman who had reached the highest realm of swordsmanship, "Void," and whose technique even Emiya, with his Innate Sword Body, couldn't replicate through projection—[Tsubame Gaeshi].
[Tsubame Gaeshi], a Noble Phantasm whose existence cannot be limited or described by rank.
This is a deadly sword technique that unleashes blades closing in from three directions, simultaneously cutting down the opponent and taking their head. Strictly speaking, it is neither a Noble Phantasm nor a phenomenonal magical power. Originally, it was a technique developed to cut down swallows in mid-air.
From the real world, a single flash, then completely simultaneously overlapping two flashes, ignoring the concepts of time and space, resulting in slashes from three directions. That is a 'multi-dimensional refraction phenomenon' that surpasses speed, precision, and feints.
The attack method of [Gokou] is similar to [Tsubame Gaeshi], with the former's sword light even having two more strikes than the latter, but their essence and logic of realization are not exactly identical.
The magic [Gokou] is the concept of Iaido, solidified into the bloodline of the [Gojou] family through the power of divine blessings, then driven by skills honed to the extreme, using specialized mana to unleash a net of sword light in an instant.
Therefore, [Gokou] appears to be a sword technique, but in essence, it is magic, the result of highly specialized application of mana.
[Tsubame Gaeshi], on the other hand, has nothing to do with mana; it is purely a sword technique that has reached the level of 'one thought connecting to gods and spirits,' surpassing the limits of space and time.
However, the two also share similarities, such as their incredibly similar technique effects and their absolute pursuit of swordsmanship skills and state.
Emiya's view is that [Tsubame Gaeshi] is the result of the highest realm of swordsmanship, while [Gokou] is a solution that compensates the inability to reach that realm by using specialized mana.
The main god served by the [Gojou] family is Konohanasakuya-hime, and the original source of [Gokou] is likely the divine will of "the moment of blooming" possessed by this goddess of cherry blossoms—in the myths and legends known to Emiya, Konohanasakuya-hime symbolizes prosperity like flowers, as well as the momentary life of flowers.
This is Emiya's speculation, and with Kaguya gone, he has no way to verify this idea. However, regardless of its truth, it doesn't hinder him from forging the sword with the concept of "one thought, flowers bloom."
The sword forged was named "Tsubame Gaeshi" by the goddess Astrea.
The crimson sword [Higanbana], the black sword [Tsubame Gaeshi], resembling swords, yet also resembling people. Ryuu took the twin swords and the sword case from Emiya's hands, she carried the case on her back, and hung the two long swords at her waist.
At this moment, [Gale] seemed to have an army of thousands following her.
"One sword to slay evil, one sword to pacify souls."
Ryuu whispered, these were the words of the goddess Astrea engraved in a corner of the sword case.
"Inheritor of the justice of the Astrea Familia, those who have passed will be with you."
Seeing this, Emiya asked, "Ryuu, do you need time to adjust to the new weapons?"
"No need," Ryuu said decisively, "Tonight, we can take action!"
She didn't even draw the swords from their scabbards, just holding the hilts, Ryuu was convinced that these were the most suitable weapons for her.
'Emiya Shirou, the goddess Astrea, Alise, Kaguya...', Ryuu felt the will of these most important people to her from the twin swords.
"With your support, I fear nothing, I can overcome anything!"
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Before nightfall, Ryuu first went to the goddess Astrea for a status update.
Although it wasn't a life-or-death battle, having defeated the [Sword Princess] of the same level, she must have gained experience. Even if the status increase wasn't much, every point added would increase her confidence in battle.
However, the goddess Astrea hid it well, so Ryuu never noticed the troubled expression that occasionally appeared on the goddess's face behind her.
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[Ryuu]
[Lv.5]
Strength: i0→i7.
Endurance: i0→i4.
Dexterity: i0→i21.
Agility: i0→i15.
Magic: i0→i22.
—: Development Abilities :—
[Hunter]G, [Magic Guide]I, [Abnormal Resistance]G, [Magic Defense]I.
—: Magic :—
[Luminous Wind]
[Noah Heal]
[Astrea Record／Stellar Memory]
—: Skills :—
[Fairy Serenade]
[Mind Load]
[Aero Mana]
[Justice Oath]
—: Held Amount :—
0 Valis.
—: Weapons :—
• [Alf's Lumina]
— A sacred sword made from the branches of the sacred tree in the elf forest, highly compatible with elf magic, possessing the attribute of a "magic staff."
— Price: 9,800,000 Valis.
• [Stellar Sword Case]
— A container for weapons, with ten slots, capable of holding up to ten swords. As it was personally crafted by the goddess of forging and used a large amount of the hardest metal [Orichalcum], the price is high.
— Bound Attribute: Only members of the Astrea Familia or Hephaestus Familia can use it.
— Unbreakable Attribute: A special weapon that will never break.
— Divine Craft: Equipment not made by human hands, but defined by gods, or crafted by beings rivaling gods.
— Creator: Goddess Hephaestus.
— Price: 40,000,000 Valis (discounted)
• [Higanbana／Alise's Sword]
— A deep red long sword, with basic functionality among the upper tier of first-class weapons. Can concentrate the energy of the magic [Agaris Alvesynth], enhancing attack power and preventing the user from being harmed by the flames. It can also release the concentrated mana to launch a powerful attack.
— Magic Guide: Due to the creator's [Mystery], the equipment gains special attributes, temporarilygrant the user the development ability [Magic Guide], or enhance an existing [Magic Guide] by one level.
— Unlimited Blade Works: Due to the creator's [Unlimited Blade Works], the attributes of sword-type
— Maker: Emiya Shirou.
— Price: 40,000,000 valis (discounted price)
• [Tsubame Gaeshi]
— A pitch-black long sword, its basic performance is top-tier among first-class armaments. It can significantly enhance the power of the magic [Gokou], and increase the user's probability of entering the [Flow] state. In the [Flow] state, [Subjective Time Dilation] is obtained, and the magic [Gokou] will have the characteristic of spatial locking.
— Flow: An ultimate state of concentration, accompanied by high excitement and a sense of fulfillment when flow occurs.
— Subjective Time Dilation: The speed of neural reactions increases, making the individual subjectively feel that time slows down.
— Swordsman: Due to the maker's [Mystery], the equipment gains special attributes, temporarily granting the user the development ability [Swordsman], or increasing the existing [Swordsman] by one level.
— Unlimited Blade Works: Due to the maker's [Unlimited Blade Works], the attributes of sword-type equipment are greatly enhanced.
— Maker: Emiya Shirou.
— Price: 40,000,000 valis (discounted price)
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[Labyrinth City, Red Light District]
A group of male adventurers led by [High Novice] Raul Nord is heading towards the VIP area deep in the pleasure street.
Among them, besides adventurers from the Loki Familia, there are also members of the Ganesha Familia, and a few high-level blacksmiths from the Hephaestus Familia.
Apart from Raul, a second-tier adventurer of Lv.4, there are three Lv.3 adventurers among them, and the rest are also upper-tier adventurers of Lv.2.
There are many male adventurers indulging in the pleasure street, even high-level adventurers from large familias are no exception, perhaps only the Freya Familia is an exception.
In Orario, the demand for prostitutes is very high.
Orario, which gathers many powerful adventurers, has a thriving s*x industry.
Adventurers who engage in dangerous work all day long must have their desires vented, otherwise it may indirectly lead to an increase in crime. The pleasure street is the target for these strong men to vent their animalistic desires.
The management organization, the Guild, for the safety of the citizens and to prevent adventurers from taking out their stress on the city, has tacitly allowed the existence of the pleasure street.
Where there is demand, there is a market, and prostitutes have automatically gathered in this "center of the world," the Labyrinth City.
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