I, Ritsuka, Siscon Grand Hero

Emiya Ritsuka

Level 1

Strength: I0→G267 Endurance: I0→G242 Dexterity: I0→F325 Agility: I0→F334 Magic: I0→F381

Magic

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Skills

[Twelve Trials] o Twelve trials that humans cannot complete. o Can immunize against most mental influences, interference, enchantments, etc. o Possesses extremely strong willpower, accumulating Ability Value during combat, slightly accelerating the speed of getting stronger.

[Poison Immunity] o Once endured the terrifying poison of the Hydra, Hydra, and was tormented by the potent venom. o The body possesses strong resistance to poison; most corrosive and erosive potent poisons are nullified.

[Projection: Sword] o A technique that creates perfect imitations. o Swords and other armaments that have been seen once and successfully analyzed can be reproduced by consuming Magic to recreate the weapon's construction process and reproduce the imagined armament. o Non-blade armaments and armor can also be projected, but Magic consumption will significantly increase.

Overall Ability Value increased by 1549 points, a devilish number.

Although entering the Dungeon at Level 1 and slaughtering Minotaurs of a higher level would surely yield considerable experience, as Minotaurs do have their pride.

However, even for the most talented individuals, the daily gains in the Dungeon usually don't exceed 50 points. For most, an increase of ten points in total daily value is considered good.

Strength and Endurance increased a bit less, as Ritsuka isn't inherently the best in those areas.

The other three also have dedicated training methods, which seem to have been quite effective. Magic saw the most significant increase, possibly due to the fake Holy Sword projected at the end, combined with the substantial consumption from releasing the Noble Phantasm, which then fed back into the Ability Value increase?

"Maybe it's because it's my first time entering the Dungeon?"

Ritsuka hesitantly voiced her opinion.

After all, it was the first time receiving a 'Blessing' and then hunting elite monsters higher than her level. It's probably understandable to see such a situation?

It was like when she used to play 'Dungeon Fighter Online' with friends and was brought into a dungeon inappropriate for her level. Her damage was completely negligible, but the experience gained after clearing a stage could directly cause her character's level to soar.

The principle should be similar, right?

"That's also a possibility. Fast improvement is a good thing. If you can reach the peak of Level 1 before the expedition, you might be close to Level 3 by the next God's Meeting."

"By then, we'll really have to shock those guys who have nothing better to do."

Loki said with a satisfied smile. Gaining a Familia member like Ritsuka, a human with the potential of a mythical hero, was definitely luck on her side.

Her narrowed eyes opened slightly, and Loki's lips curved upward.

She didn't believe that someone this talented would be sneaking into the Dungeon all day. That person lurking at the top of the Tower of Babel, secretly watching others, wouldn't fail to notice...

Thinking of this, Loki suddenly had an idea and asked, "By the way, Ritsuka, did you receive any invitations from other Familias before joining us?"

"Invitations, huh."

Ritsuka's expression shifted slightly, her eyes beginning to dart away.

Meanwhile, Ais remained endearingly oblivious, staring at Ritsuka's Ability Value parchment and seemingly lost in thought, her mind wandering.

Riveria, however, clearly thought of something, her beautiful eyes widening. "Could it be..."

"Yes, there was. That guy named Ottar said he was acting under a goddess's orders and wanted me to visit the Tower of Babel, but he acted like he was going to drag me there."

"So I..."

"You kicked Ottar away? Hahaha... I knew it..."

Loki clutched her stomach, roaring with laughter. She had actually heard rumors that most gods had confirmed it.

Ottar, Orario's only Level 7, the strongest adventurer, the 'Brawler,' was kicked away by a stranger while 'hitting on' her in the plaza. Of course, most gods treated it as a joke.

Even Loki herself hadn't expected it to be true.

Hearing the news of Freya's embarrassment brought a sense of satisfaction to Loki's heart. Watching her old rival in such a pickle was incredibly enjoyable.

What's more, the 'child' Freya desired was now in her Familia. Unless Loki was willing to let them go, Freya wouldn't be able to snatch Ritsuka away.

The Loki Familia wasn't made of straw, after all.

"Did I cause trouble for the Familia? I wasn't thinking much at the time, I just found the gaze from the Tower of Babel disgusting, so..."

"Disgusting? Pfft—Hahahahaha... I never thought I'd hear someone say Freya's gaze was disgusting one day."

Loki laughed until her body convulsed, collapsing onto Ritsuka's bed, nearly breathless. Tears welled up in the corners of her squinted eyes, her tear ducts giving way to laughter.

Finally, under Riveria's silent gaze, she gradually became serious.

"Don't worry, there's no trouble. Freya can't cause trouble for me either."

"Just keep getting stronger. Freya has me to deal with, so you should be able to surpass that Pigman Ottar, right?"

"—Maybe."

Ritsuka gave a vague answer. While she didn't think highly of Ottar, she wasn't sure of his true strength.

If he had some super overpowered magic, it wasn't impossible for her to fail.

"If I use that, I'll definitely win."

"Right, I don't think I've ever told you guys before. Do you want to see my ultimate trump card, Loki, Riveria, and Ais?"

Ritsuka hesitated for a moment before deciding to be completely honest.

The people in front of her had treated her very well. It wasn't good to keep secrets forever. With the Familia's expedition about to begin, having an extra trump card might be beneficial.

"Mmm, let me see."

Everyone showed curious expressions.

Ritsuka scratched her head, her expression a little bitter. Honestly, she didn't really want others to know what her Imaginary Number Space looked like.

For some reason, she felt a bit ashamed.

"My body is forged from swords."

"My soul is like steel, my blood like glass."

"I have stood on countless battlefields and never been defeated."

The familiar words made Lefiya's eyes widen.

Riveria watched Ritsuka softly chant, her eyes filled with deep curiosity and a hint of worry. "Is this... Area Annihilation Magic with an ultra-long chant?"

If her guess was correct, and knowing Ritsuka's personality, she wouldn't use such magic within the Familia. Therefore, it had to be something else.

To prevent Ritsuka from failing and causing her magic to go berserk, Riveria clenched her fist, ready to use magic at any moment...

"Nor have I ever known defeat,"

"Nor have I ever known victory."

"To stand alone, I have shattered ice on a sword's hill."

Ritsuka wasn't chanting quickly. To ensure Riveria and the others could hear the incantation clearly, she had reduced her speed by more than half.

If she had used this speed when fighting that woman, Gilgamesh's Noble Phantasm might have already cut her to pieces. Fighting with such leisure was practically asking for death.

"Yet—"

"This life has not yet ended."

"A false body..."

So long, this is different from the one used when saving me before.

Lefiya thought to herself, secretly looking forward to it. At the same time, under the astonished gazes of the four, dense magic power changed along with the scenery.

Snow fell on Ais's cheek. She raised her hand in surprise, catching the snowflakes.

"Still,"

"Forged from swords!"

The scenery changed drastically.

The brightly lit room with a comfortable temperature suddenly transformed into a dark, icy plain ravaged by a snowstorm.

A bright moon hung in the sky, providing the only light. Riveria's beautiful eyes trembled; the scene before her surpassed her understanding.

Suddenly, she saw Ritsuka holding several large coats, standing to the side with a smile.

"It is indeed a bit cold."

Loki, Riveria, and Lefiya accepted the coats and put them on for warmth.

Ais, who refused the warmth, walked forward lightly, looking at the mountains of swords before stopping in front of one.

Countless weapons, Demonic Blades, longswords, rapiers, daggers...

For better or worse, it seemed all the swords in the world were buried here. Even Gan Jiang Mo Ye and the Eternal Distant Golden Sword that Ritsuka had used, Ais saw identical weapons here.

"Why?"

"My ability is Projection. I can replicate swords I've seen into my own world. They are imitations..."

"This is the one-of-a-kind Imaginary Number Space belonging to Emiya Ritsuka."

Chapter 78: Ais Wants to Get Stronger

"Imaginary Number Space?"

Riveria's beautiful eyes furrowed, as if she didn't quite understand the meaning of the term.

Individually, she of course knew what each word meant, but putting them together... that possibility was something she dared not guess.

Ritsuka smiled slightly. "The individual and the world, fantasy and reality. Swapping everything to resemble one's heart. The ultimate mystery of Magecraft—Inherent Domain."

"It materializes the landscape of one's own heart. In a sense, it's a reflection of my inner self."

Blue markings appeared on her cheeks. Ritsuka gazed at the infinite swords within the limited boundaries. If this was the scene in her heart...

"It feels so desolate. More like a... grave than a collection of swords."

"Ais!"

The adorably clueless Sword Princess voiced her feelings, while Riveria behind her almost facepalmed.

With this manifestation of her inner landscape, coupled with her understanding of Ritsuka's past experiences after that night, Riveria knew exactly what it implied. She was trying her best to move past the topic.

Ais, with her natural airheadedness, probably didn't understand what emotional intelligence was.

"Desolate, huh... Haha, indeed. I was quite pathetic back then."

This was one of her strongest trump cards, on par with Alcides' own value, but she had been incredibly disheveled the first time she used it.

That 'Fake King of Heroes' was incredibly powerful.