New Skills

"The 17th Floor Master, Goliath, has been defeated by me!"

Looking at the members of his Familia who had come to cheer him on, Shirou Emiya shouted excitedly.

The battle just now had been incredibly fierce, and his blood was still running hot.

Facing Goliath, who had overwhelmed him in every attribute, he probably would have been gravely injured and on the verge of death if he had taken even one punch.

Every time he dodged his opponent's attacks, he had been walking along the boundary of death.

Relying on the boost from Mind's Eye, he had ultimately avoided entering the world of death and was now standing in this chamber as the victor.

What an intense and unforgettable battle.

Looking at Shirou Emiya standing in the chamber with his right hand raised high, everyone from Loki Familia was dumbfounded.

Was it over just like that?

He had not been hit even once. He had only dealt damage to his opponent unilaterally.

Whether it was his exquisite Martial Arts or his invincible dodging.

Whether it was the countless weapons he had Projected or that sword no human could wield.

Or perhaps the sword technique that had decided the battle in the end.

Everything had continuously refreshed Loki Familia's understanding of Shirou Emiya.

So this was his full strength!

After their brief shock, countless excited cheers rang out one after another. This was not only Shirou Emiya's personal honor, but also the honor of Loki Familia.

Defeating the Floor Master Goliath alone was something only a true hero could accomplish.

"Shirou!"

"Emiya!"

"Big Brother!"

Amid cries using all kinds of forms of address, Shirou Emiya was surrounded by the members of Loki Familia as they rushed over, crowding around him and checking on him.

"Hey, wait! Don't touch me all over!"

Being pushed back and forth repeatedly in the crowd, Shirou Emiya felt dizzy. He could not even see who was secretly taking advantage of him.

Moreover, amid the constant jostling, Shirou Emiya was repeatedly embraced by the passionate girls, experiencing all kinds of softness.

But he had no intention of lingering on it now. All he wanted was to escape.

Women were truly terrifying.

"That person is the Magic Sword Shooter, right?! I'm not mistaken, am I?"

"I don't think so. After all, you weren't the only one who saw him."

Watching Shirou Emiya being checked on by the members of Loki Familia, the adventurers on the other side of the chamber—who had stayed on the 18th Floor yesterday and planned to return to Orario today—stood gaping as they recalled what had just happened.

He had summoned a greatsword over ten meters long and pierced Goliath with it.

With a single sword strike, he had unleashed nine slashes at once. Neither Goliath nor the surrounding walls had escaped unharmed.

They had never witnessed anything so mythical before.

"I remember the Magic Sword Shooter only became LV.2 a month ago, don't I? How can he defeat Goliath alone?"

"You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask?!"

Amid laughter and cheers, Shirou Emiya followed the Familia back to Orario, preparing to hold a victory banquet.

At the same time, in high spirits, he planned to cook personally this time and let them taste what real cuisine was.

Just watch. This is my full strength!

—Grand Cook Shirou Emiya.

Just as the members of Loki Familia were busy celebrating, all of Orario was swept into a frenzy by the accounts of the adventurers returning from the 18th Floor of the Dungeon.

The Magic Sword Shooter, who had only become LV.2 a month ago, had actually defeated the Floor Master Goliath single-handedly.

The news swept through all of Orario in an instant, and the uproar only grew more intense.

This was not a baseless rumor. Whether it was the fact that all of Loki Familia had entered the Dungeon that day or the enormous Magic Stone they had brought back with them.

Everything testified to what had happened.

Whether they believed it or not, the arguments between both sides filled every corner of Orario.

The adventurers who believed it in particular were desperate to learn Shirou Emiya's secret and find out how he had done it.

Unfortunately, no one could answer their questions now. The members of Loki Familia were all holding a celebration at their own headquarters.

Besides, this was Loki Familia, one of the strongest powers in Orario. Who would dare go question them?

Because of this, Shirou Emiya's good mood was not ruined by those people.

"I'm exhausted!"

Shirou Emiya returned to his room in the dead of night, collapsed directly onto his bed, and gasped for breath.

Although he could be considered an experienced chef with plenty of kitchen experience, this was the first time he had cooked so much food at once.

In the past, he had only needed to feed a few people. Now, he had nearly a hundred mouths to feed.

What was worse, those gluttons had each eaten several people's worth of food that night, forcing Shirou Emiya to prepare enough for several hundred people.

This had nearly cost him his life!

"As expected, choosing not to become a chef was the right decision. With so many gluttons, they're going to work me to death!"

Shirou Emiya complained nonstop while lying on the bed, but gradually fell silent.

The expression that had been filled with resentment transformed into a faint smile.

Cooking had been exhausting, but celebrating together with everyone had truly made him happy.

"So this is the happiness of having a family!"

As he recalled what had happened earlier, Shirou Emiya also remembered the days he had lived together with his little sister, Miyu.

"I wonder if my wish came true. Is Miyu happy now?"

"Huh? What does this mean? What does 'Independent Action' mean? Is he trying to steal my job?"

Looking at the Sacred Script behind Shirou Emiya, Loki became furious.

This was bullying an honest person!

"Independent Action?"

"Is it a new skill?"

Hearing the anger in Loki's voice, Shirou Emiya, deep in thought, hurriedly asked her.

He knew what Independent Action was. It was Archer's Class Skill, a miraculous ability that allowed him to survive independently in the world for three days even without a Master.

In the UBW route, Archer Emiya had relied on its existence to deliver the finishing blow to King of Heroes Gilgamesh at the crucial moment. Otherwise, Shirou Emiya of that world would have become a one-armed swordsman.

Loki shot Shirou Emiya an annoyed look before handing him the translated sheet of paper.

[Name]: Shirou Emiya

[Level]: LV.3

[Ability Values]: Strength: I0 | Endurance: I0 | Dexterity: I0 | Agility: I0 | Magic: I0

[Development Abilities]: Blacksmithing: G | Magecraft: I

[Magic]:

"Unlimited Blade Works"

· Projection Magic

· Reality Marble

· Structural Analysis

· Chant: (Omitted!)

[Skills]:

"Hundred Refinements"

· Increases the attributes of weapons while wielding weapons forged by oneself

· Self-forging accelerates growth

· The above effects are greatly enhanced under the influence of the Blacksmithing Trait

"Clairvoyance":

· Greatly increases visual range and precision

· Negates environmental effects on vision

· Greatly increases the ability and precision of bows and arrows

"Mind's Eye":

· Greatly increases insight

· Predicts the opponent's actions based on acquired information

· Seizes every possible chance for a reversal and executes it through tactics

"Magic Resistance":

· Reduces received magic and magical damage

· This effect is greatly enhanced according to level

· This effect is greatly enhanced under the influence of the Magecraft Trait

"Independent Action":

· Greatly increases the speed of magic recovery

· Greatly increases the speed of stamina and injury recovery

· Divine Blessings can update automatically

====================

Looking at the common script on the sheet in his hand, the corners of Shirou Emiya's mouth could not help but curl upward.

As expected, he had inherited the Class Skills of a Heroic Spirit.