The Epic Story of the Heroic Spirit of Emiya Giant Warrior

Before the young women of her own kind could make a sound, Riveria stiffly changed the subject.

In the frontline camp not far from the Elros Ruins, adventurers from various factions, led by the Hermes Familia, were gathered.

Their main area of activity was not limited to the city, but rather they explored and adventured in the unknown areas outside the city year-round. The strongest member of the Familia was its captain, Asfi, who possessed Lv.2 【All-Purpose】.

Besides Asfi, the Hermes Familia also had several Lv.3 second-tier adventurers like Falgar Batros and Lulune Louis. Of course, they concealed their levels from outsiders.

The reasons for doing so were twofold: first, to avoid paying the high taxes levied on high-level Familias, and second, to gain an advantage in some of the Familia's secret operations by concealing information.

Besides the Hermes Familia, the factions gathered here were not from Orario, but rather Familias that originally operated in the 【Great Tree Sea】 area.

Although they couldn't compare to Orario, many of these adventurers had also achieved level advancements, reaching Lv.2 or Lv.3, and there was even one powerful Lv.4 hunter among them.

Outside of the city, in a typical country, such a lineup would be enough to dominate a small-scale war.

"Originally, the strength here could have been even greater, but when the Elros Ruins first showed signs of change, several Familias rashly approached them."

The goddess Artemis, who was following behind Emiya, clutched the hem of his clothes.

Faced with such a tragedy, Emiya found it difficult to offer words of comfort and could only gently grasp the goddess's hand.

Asfi said, "The scorpion-type monsters emerging from the forest are becoming more and more numerous, and the strength of individuals is also constantly increasing."

"There are giant ones, faster ones with poisonous stingers, and even some that can use magic."

"In addition, there's also the occasional rain of arrows, which is an even greater threat than the scorpion-type monsters. Fortunately, the accuracy and lethality of the arrows are somewhat limited as long as we're in the forest."

The goddess and that divine weapon would particularly attract the attention of Antares.

Emiya thought as he squeezed the goddess Artemis's hand, easing her mind a little.

But now, the most troublesome problem was that simple and brutal divine bow. That arrow didn't need accuracy at all; just firing it would be enough to pierce the planet and destroy the world.

Asfi said, "But now that you've arrived…"

"I say, are you guys idiots? The big battle is about to start tomorrow, and you still have the mood to do such stupid things."

"If you ask why we climb the mountain, the only answer is 'because it's there!'"

"Dreams will never end!"

"That sounds nice, but in reality, you're just trying to peek, aren't you?"

"Besides, you dared to act without even convincing the most important 'combat power.' I don't know whether to call you reckless or courageous."

In fact, before the female adventurers could even act, they were directly dealt with by Heding and Hogni.

"Lord Heding, Lord Hogni, so handsome!"

Many female adventurers, protected by the handsome elven swordsmen, surrounded them, some wearing only bath towels, trying to pounce on them.

Hogni: "So scary, women are so scary. I want to go home, Goddess, I miss you…"

Ryulu looked around but didn't see the young man's figure: "Goddess, Lady Riveria, and Lady Filvis are not here either."

The goddess Artemis was sitting in front of him, her hands gently placed on top of the silver-white spear.

Riveria opened the tent flap and walked in.

"I just took a bath and thought you might be here…"

However, Riveria quickly realized that her statement was a little strange. She coughed lightly, extended her hand, and removed a ring from her left hand.

The ring was made of saint-white gold, and the silver-white metal surface emitted a soft halo. The intricate patterns on the ring seemed to be elven magic runes, faintly entwined with a silver luster, with glimpses of ancient sacred characters.

"This ring can enhance the wearer's magic power."

Riveria said, "In addition, after you wear it, my skill 【Fairy King's Crest】 will be able to take effect on you."

"…Thank you, Sister Riveria."

Emiya took the ring and put it on his middle finger.

"And this."

Riveria took out a necklace from her bosom: "This was lent to you by Senior Filvis."

Riveria paused for a moment: "She told me to tell you to use it carefully and not break it."

The pendant was a deep red gemstone. The prism-shaped gemstone was firmly fixed by a circle of silver-white metal, and through the smooth, mirror-like surface, Emiya seemed to see countless tiny flames jumping within it.

Emiya nodded seriously: "I understand."

Riveria ruffled Emiya's hair and left the tent.

"You actually gave him that thing."

Filvis said: "That's…"

Riveria said.

"Just a fake 【Philosopher's Stone】, not the legendary one… It's just a magic container."

Riveria said softly, "My ring needs to be returned too… Besides, if we can't get through this, what's the point of these things being valuable or precious?"

The night wind gently blew, and the earth slept in the quiet night, with only the distant trees making rustling sounds in the breeze.

In the early morning, before the sun had risen, the adventurers had already assembled.

"The battle plan is simple, even the simplest-minded idiot can understand it."

"The feint attack force will be centered around the Hermes Familia. All adventurers will follow the command of 【All-Purpose】 and charge towards the ruins, but don't charge in. Lure away all the monsters, that's your mission."

Ryulu: "Understood."

Hogni nodded.

"Lady Riveria, Lady Filvis, and I have a special mission and cannot act with you."

Heding pointed to one of four locations.

Ryulu noticed that the four locations belonged to the four Lv.6 mages or magic swordsmen Riveria, Filvis, Heding, and Hogni.

“Asfi, please tell me the current situation.”

142

Chapter 142: The Front Lines of the Extermination.

The Hermes Familia's certification information in the Adventurers Guild indicates that this Familia has a small number of members and is primarily focused on exploration.

However, this is just the information the Guild has. In reality, most of the Hermes Familia members underreport their levels and conceal the fact that they have leveled up. The [Omnipotent] Asfi is not actually Lv.2, but Lv.4, a second-tier adventurer.

Moreover, the Hermes Familia also has some members who are not registered with the Adventurers Guild at all, and some of them are even leveled-up adventurers.

The top figure in the Adventurers Guild, the Sky God Ouranos, is actually well aware of the Hermes Familia's actions, but the Hermes Familia, capable of exploring the outside world, is indeed exceptionally important to Orario, so he has tacitly approved of their mysticism.

Even before Andariel awakened, the [Great Tree Sea] was a region with a considerably larger number of monsters, so it naturally attracted more adventurers.

Including the members of the Hermes Familia, this base has two Lv.4, five Lv.3, and ten Lv.2 upper-level adventurers, as well as nearly a hundred Lv.1 lower-level adventurers.

Asfi recounted: “And then, they all failed to return.”

The Artemis Familia of the Moon Goddess is one of them.

To be precise, the first to be killed in the Elros ruins was the Artemis Familia.

“Frankly, if you hadn't come, we might have been unable to defend the base.”

Riveria: “They are evolving?”

“That's right.”

Asfi nodded: “Compared to the beginning, the most common black scorpion-type monsters are significantly harder to kill. In addition, some special individuals have appeared.”

Asfi said in a solemn tone.

The reasons Shirou and the others accurately intercepted the rain of arrows several times before were twofold: first, they were traveling through the unobstructed sky on a flying dragon, and second, they had the guidance of the Moon Goddess's divine power.

“The Moon Goddess's arrows can hit their mark without fail, while Andariel, even if it steals the Moon God's divine power, will only throw the divine arrows randomly… Even with divine power, it is still just a monster.”

Riveria: “Thanks to you, we prevented the monsters from rushing out of the forest and causing greater harm.”

“We also didn't stop all the monsters; we could only do our best.”

“That's right, it's time to launch a counterattack.”

Asfi, wrapped in a bath towel, looked at the men, led by Hermes, who were tied up, and sighed deeply.

Even tied up and wriggling on the ground like a bug, Hermes still shouted: “This is a man's dream!”

Asfi stepped on Hermes.

Although Hermes's cry was very imposing, the truth was that the male adventurers, led by the god, had not been able to approach the pool where the girls were bathing.

The original intention of the [Black and White Knights] was to protect the Elf Princess, but now, their actions have also caused no small trouble for themselves.

This made many male adventurers envious to the point of tears.

Hedin stopped their actions with a cold gaze, but instead made the girls cheer even more excitedly, while Hogni was completely unable to move, as if petrified.

“Speaking of which, where did Shirou go?”

143

Chapter 143: The Elf King's Ring and the Philosopher's Stone.

Inside a tent in the middle of the camp, Shirou sat cross-legged on a straw mat, with the silver-white Divine Spear lying flat in front of him.

“Shirou, are you here?”

Shirou opened his eyes and stood up: “Riveria-nee, why are you here?”

Riveria said, gently lifting a strand of hair beside her ear.

“Shirou, this is for you.”

“Riveria-nee, this is…”

Shirou's gaze fell on Riveria's palm, where a ring lay quietly.

A crystal-clear gemstone was embedded in the center of the ring, held firmly in place by small metal claws.

Several small silver decorations were also embedded around the gemstone, surrounding the main stone and perfectly balancing the overall design of the ring.

“The battle you are about to face will be difficult.”

Riveria gently closed Shirou's hand, placing the ring in his hand: “I hope this can help you.”

Shirou did not refuse, knowing that now was not the time to decline.

The ring glowed slightly on his finger, and the transparent gemstone seemed to resonate with him in some mysterious way, making his soul seem clearer.

It was a delicate silver necklace, the chain thin but extremely strong, emitting a faint light. Each link of the chain was carefully polished, without a single flaw.

Riveria personally put the necklace on the boy: “When needed, it can provide you with magic power.”

“Well, rest well, don't be nervous, we are here too.”

Outside the tent curtain, the white-haired elf stood there, nodding to Riveria, and the two walked away.

“Didn't you also lend out the [Philosopher's Stone]? Fiana-senpai.”

Fiana shook her head slightly:

“There isn't much magic power left in that [Philosopher's Stone]. Moreover, I am only temporarily lending it to him; it must be returned.”

“…That's true.”

Fiana looked at Riveria with a meaningful gaze, then nodded.

The distant mountains were faintly visible in the starlight, like silent giants guarding this world.

A crescent moon hung high, and the soft moonlight shone on the earth, enveloping everything in a dreamlike glow.

The overall commander of the operation was Hedin, who was issuing instructions to several high-level adventurers and gods in front of a map.

Asfi responded: “Understood.”

“Hogni, [Gale], you and the feint attack force will depart together, but you don't need to match their speed. Advance towards the ruins with all your strength, inflicting as much damage as possible on the monsters along the way.”

Hedin said, marking the locations of the four directions inside the Elros Ruins on the map.

“Hogni, after the monsters outside are mostly cleared, you will charge into the ruins from the side and take position at this location. Manage your time.”