Adventure Recommences

In front of the entrance to the Dungeon, beneath the Tower of Babel.

Many Adventurers planning to explore the Dungeon were gathered here, either waiting for teammates or recruiting supporters.

Various needs made the area exceptionally lively.

But at a certain moment, the lively and chaotic plaza suddenly fell silent. Many Adventurers stopped talking and stared blankly ahead.

There, the famous Loki Familia was making a full-scale exit.

"Look quickly, it's Loki Familia! The Hero, the Heavy Hitters, the Nine-Headed Demon Princess, even the Sword Princess is here."

"More than that, it seems all of Loki Familia's high-level Adventurers have arrived."

"Could they be going on an expedition? But I don't see any supplies prepared."

Amidst the surrounding chatter, Loki Familia's party walked forward, heading straight for the Dungeon entrance.

Seeing Loki Familia's group, many Adventurers spontaneously made way.

Although Loki Familia hadn't told them to move, they didn't dare stand in their path.

This was the deterrent power of one of Orario's strongest.

"They're quite imposing. Adventurers from other Familias scatter like mice before a cat when they see us."

Shirou Emiya, venturing deep into the Dungeon with the main party for the first time, couldn't help but sigh. He had never experienced anything like this before.

"This is a privilege Orario grants us, but it is also our obligation."

"Whenever something dangerous occurs, we will be the Guild's first choice. We will stand at the forefront of danger, facing Orario's enemies."

Finn, walking on the side, heard Shirou's sigh and quietly moved to his side to explain.

Finn was undoubtedly extremely satisfied with Shirou Emiya.

In his heart, Shirou Emiya was the best successor for the future Familia captain.

Therefore, he would impart knowledge and guidance whenever he had the chance.

Hearing Finn's explanation, Shirou Emiya nodded thoughtfully.

Others might not know, but he did. In the future, the Dark Faction would reappear, and Loki Familia would once again clash with them.

These were all unavoidable.

Seeing that Shirou had gained something, Finn said no more and quietly retreated.

After all, teaching was a gradual process. Besides, it wasn't yet time for him to retire.

Upon entering the Dungeon, Loki Familia's party advanced relentlessly, as if unstoppable.

In front of these high-level Adventurers, the upper floors were no different from the surface. The group moved as if on a leisurely outing.

Even when they reached the middle floors, Loki Familia's party showed no signs of slowing down.

Although there were some Adventurers in Loki Familia who struggled in the middle floors, under Finn's prior arrangements, they were positioned beside the stronger Adventurers.

As a result, Loki Familia quickly reached the seventeenth floor of the Dungeon.

At the end of the passage connecting the seventeenth and eighteenth floors, a vast chamber appeared before Loki Familia.

But they did not proceed further, because the protagonist here was no longer them, but the youth at the center of the party.

Stepping out from the group, Shirou Emiya walked through the passage, now devoid of any monsters, and entered the chamber belonging to the Floor Master, Goliath, waiting for its revival.

Gazing at the Great Wall of Sighs on one side of the chamber, Shirou Emiya's eyes were filled with fighting spirit.

Last time, he had genuinely wished not to encounter the Floor Master, but this time, he had actively sought it out.

There had only been a month's time.

But in this single month, he had grown immensely.

And now, it was time to showcase his growth.

"It's coming!"

As soon as Shirou Emiya spoke, the Great Wall of Sighs opposite him began to tremble violently. Then, a colossal figure broke free from the Great Wall of Sighs and appeared before Shirou Emiya.

"ROOOOAR!"

The giant monster roared to the heavens as soon as it appeared.

Unlike other monsters, this was a true monster.

Its massive body was estimated to be dozens of meters tall, and its robust physique was filled with power.

This was the Floor Master of the seventeenth floor of the Dungeon, Goliath.

"Projection commencing."

As Magic Power circulated, Gan Jiang Mo Ye, two divine weapons, appeared in Shirou Emiya's hands.

Clutching the swords in his hands, Shirou Emiya walked towards the monster before him.

"According to the intelligence within the Familia, the Floor Master Goliath's level evaluation is LV.4, but in terms of sheer endurance, Goliath can even reach LV.5.

"I wonder if my attacks can inflict fatal damage on it."

With a thought, the two short swords in Shirou Emiya's hands began to extend continuously, eventually transforming into two greatswords.

And at that moment, Shirou Emiya unleashed his full speed and charged forward.

"Ooooh!"

Facing the bug-like creature charging towards him, the enraged Goliath clenched its iron fists and swung them at Shirou Emiya.

With immense power, the heavy iron fists slammed fiercely into the ground, instantly causing the ground to cave in.

This clearly demonstrated its terrifying strength.

However, this punch did not connect with Shirou Emiya's body. Under the enhancement of Mind's Eye, Shirou Emiya's perception was greatly improved.

Before the opponent could even attack, Shirou Emiya had already 'read' its movements.

He then perfectly dodged it.

Leaping into the air, Shirou Emiya stretched his body freely in mid-air before landing firmly on Goliath's arm.

Then he swiftly ascended along Goliath's arm, heading straight for its head.

But Goliath reacted quickly. Before Shirou Emiya could reach its head, its other hand swung over, following its own arm to attack Shirou Emiya.

With no other option, seeing that he could no longer charge forward, Shirou Emiya fiercely slashed at the arm beneath his feet, then leaped back into mid-air.

His head facing downwards as he fell, Shirou Emiya projected his black longbow in mid-air.

"Projection begins!"

"Fake·Spiral Sword!"

Lacking a blade, an unusual longsword born for piercing once again transformed into an arrow, nocked onto the longbow.

"Illusionary Collapse!"

Accompanied by the faint twang of a bowstring, an arrow imbued with immense Magic Power shot towards Goliath.

Boom!

A violent explosion echoed through the chamber, and endless flames danced in mid-air.

Falling from the sky, Shirou Emiya stood steadily on the ground, gazing at the monster shrouded in smoke.

There was no hint of relaxation on his face.

He knew very well that the previous blow could not defeat this enemy.

What he wanted to know now was Goliath's damage status, so he could plan for the subsequent battle.

"Ooooh!"

A deafening roar once again filled the entire chamber. As Goliath swung its arm, the lingering smoke instantly dispersed.

Looking at the figure that reappeared, Shirou Emiya's pupils constricted.

Although its entire body was blackened, and even pitted in places, Shirou Emiya could sense that its combat ability was barely affected.

"What monstrous durability! Is this the power of a high-level Adventurer?"

His Magic Power circulated even faster, and over a dozen swords appeared around Shirou Emiya.

"Don't get careless, Goliath. The fight has just begun!"

A joyful smile spread across Shirou Emiya's lips. This was the kind of battle that made one's blood boil.