Hi! Lugal kug-ga here! I am a long time reader but a first time writer.

Damn, I've really decided to walk into hell huh?.

Imma say this now, I own nothing of the originals portrayed in this fic, I'm merely making an iteration.

And should you see some similarities with other fanfic Authors, it might be because I've…. copied it. Or took some parts of their works and incorporated it in mine. So, credits to them.

Enough of the boring A/N and onwards to the story.

I've committed to finishing this work, should it stop updating for a year, I've probably self deleted. So, sit back, enjoy, and review!

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Chapter 4

—Arifureta chapter —

The inside of the Dungeon was totally different to the bustling of the outside. There was no lamp at the five meter wide passage, yet it was emitting a dim light, it was possible to see to some extent even without any illumination magic or torches. It seemed like a lot of special green stones were buried in the walls. One could excavate a huge vein of these green stones from 【Orcus Great Dungeon】.

The party organized into ranks and pressed forward. For a while, nothing of interest happened until they advanced into a certain hall. This hall was dome shaped and the ceiling looked to be around 7-8 meter high. Then, in front of the party that seemed to be looking for treasures in the circular hall, gray fluffy balls gushed out from the crevices in the wall.

"Okay, Kouki's group, step forward. Everyone else, fall back! Follow the instructions you received before setting off! Get ready! These Magic Beasts are called Ratmen. Their movement is quick, but they are not very strong. Just stay calm."

Just like he said, the Ratmen ran over with considerable speed. Their scarlet eyes shone eerily from their gray matted heads. Their name suited them. The Ratman was a very fitting name, their outward appearance looked very similar to a rat…… They were bipedal Magic Beasts and had a muscular upper body. As if to show off their six packs and chest muscle, those parts were not covered by hair.

The front-line consisted of Kouki and his party. When Shizuku, who was in his party, saw the enemy, her face stiffened up. The Ratman gave off a creepy feeling. Kouki, Shizuku, and Ryutaro intercepted the charging Ratman. Meanwhile, two girls that were close to Kaori started to chant. The girls were Nakamura Eri, a glasses-wearing girl, and her friend Taniguchi Suzu, the energetic loli. They were preparing to invoke their magic, staying in the formation like they were taught. While Shirou is at the middle of the formation, providing support to the front and back, wielding a black bow and shooting any that the others missed, while projecting a decoy clone In Front.

Kouki wielded his cross-shaped sword with unfathomable speed. He quickly made short work of the few enemies. His sword was one of the divine artifacts that was given to him by the Hairihi Kingdom, the 【Holy Sword】. The sword had a light attribute. Any enemies caught in the light that the sword produced would be weakened, and it also automatically strengthened its wielder. Even if it was called a "Holy" sword, it certainly had some troublesome abilities.

Ryutaros class was a "Fist Fighter", so he used gauntlets and shin guards as his equipment. These were also divine artifacts, they could produce shock-waves, and the power was definitely not lacking in any way. Ryutaro took an imposing stance and did not let any enemy get past him with beautiful kicks and punches. Though he was unarmed, he played the role of a heavy armored tank.

Shizuku, like the Samurai girl she was, her class was "Swordswoman ''. She took a battoujutsu stance and drew her sword that looked like a Shamshir. All the enemies were cut in an instant. That agile movement caused the knights to sigh in admiration.

"Swirling Dark Flames, Incinerate My Enemies, Return them to the Earth as Ashes, 【Spiral Flame】."

Three people simultaneously launched the spiraling flames which engulfed the Ratmen. The Ratmen let out a death cry as the flames turned them to ashes.

By the time they noticed, all the Ratmen in the hall were wiped out. The other students didn't get a turn. It seemed like the enemies on the first level were too weak for Kouki's party.

"Ahhh~ good job! Next time you guys give it a try, but don't lower your guard!"

While facing the outstanding students, Commander Meld smiled bitterly as he warned the group not to let up. However, after successfully subduing Magic Beasts for the first time, it was unavoidable for them to feel excited. The student's faces broke out into smiles. Commander Meld just shrugged his shoulders and said, "It can't be helped."

" You really have a good aim Emiya-dono, Anyway, good job on your performance this time everyone,don't forget to retrieve the Magic Stone. But still, wasn't that a bit overkill just now?"

Commander Meld was clearly admonishing the rear-support, the girls in Kaori's group knew they overdid it and began to blush.

There were no particular problems from there onwards, they took turns in battles, and made their way to the lower levels smoothly. Eventually, they arrived at the 20th floor, which is the mark of a first-class adventurer. The highest level explored was the 65th floor, but this achievement was accomplished by adventurers over 100 years ago. Getting to the 40th level now is considered the work of an Elite Adventurer. Any who passed the 20th level were considered first-class. Since all the students were cheats, they easily broke through to the 20th level, even if they did not have much battle experience.

However, traps were the scariest feature of a dungeon. In some instances, the traps were lethal. Fair Scope was the best countermeasure against traps. This is a gadget that detected traps by perceiving the flow of magic. As most traps in the dungeons use magic, the Fair Scope can detect more than 80% of the traps. However, the detecting range was somewhat narrow, so in order to progress smoothly, experience or information was needed.

As they quickly breezed through the floors, the Knights could only focus on guiding them. However, Commander Meld strongly admonished them; They were not to move about randomly in places that haven't been confirmed for traps.

"Alright, you guys. From this point on, not only will there be other types of Magic Beasts, but they will work together to attack us. Do not get careless just because it had been easy so far! The training for today will end after we clear the 20th floor! Get fired up!"

Commander Meld's voice was very low but it resounded clearly. Up to this point, Shirou had done a good job in providing support.

Looking over at Hajime and Yukitoshi, they seem to be talking about strategy. Once, he saw Hajime practicing on a Magic Beast that the knights had weakened. created a pitfall on the ground, and skewered the dog-like Magic Beast that fell into the trap. Which somehow amazed him. Basically, using his magic power would improve by repeatedly using his skill in combat, therefore combat was still very beneficial.

(But still, If only I had more time, I could have asked for more abilities, sigh……)

A weakened Magic Beast was thrown to Hajime and Yukitoshi by the Knights. When it approached, Hajime transmuted the ground while Yukitoshi stood holding a sword and was skewered in the neck by his sharp sword, it doesn't seem like it will be able to move anymore.

(Well, I just need to wait till evening…… Let's do it one step at a time……)

Shirou changed his aim that was ready to hit the monster if it somehow managed to bypass the two's defenses and hit a different monster, which was about to attack yaegashi in the back. Hajime had not noticed, but there were several knights that were impressed with him.

To be honest, the knights seem to not expect anything from him in the beginning. However, since the battle was well-off, they paid little attention to Hajime and Yukitoshi who had nothing to do at the back, and pushed a few Magic Beasts to them. Of course, the Magic Beasts were weakened beforehand.

The knights must have assumed Hajime and Yukitoshi would fight with their sword, despite not knowing how to swing a sword. Instead, Hajime effectively sealed off the opponent's movements with transmutation, and Yukitoshi stabbed them to death in the end. They really are innovative if given the right motivation and imagination.

They stopped for a short rest. Shirou who looked forward occasionally briefly observed everyone. Then his eyes stopped at Shirasaki. She looked towards Hajime and smiled at him. Kaori seemed to be keeping an eye on him which hajime noticed. This caused Hajime to be embarrassed and broke eye contact. Did something happen? Shirou thought.

Her expression sulked slightly at that. Then his eyes met that of Shizuku who seemed to have been also observing what was going on and wore a wry smile on her face, then she asked something to Shirasaki in a quiet voice. Which Kaori blushed at, and refuted Shizuku angrily.

The romantic comedy was already in full swing, because Kaori began to sulk for real. Shizuku kept her mouth shut, but the laughter in her eyes indicated that it was a fact. After seeing that, Kaori puffed her cheeks and muttered something in a low voice.

As Shirou kept looking at them with a faint smile, he suddenly felt a gaze that made him straighten his backbone. The unpleasant gaze was filled with negative emotions. To date, Shirou had felt similar stares in the School, but this feeling he got from this gaze was incomparably deep and heavy.

It was not the first time today that he felt that gaze. Since the morning he had felt someone staring. When he tried to locate the stare, this feeling would disappear. This had happened repeatedly since the morning, Shirou was already getting tired of it.

(I wonder what it is…… did I do something?…… I wish they would just say it to my face instead of staying in the dark ……Sigh~)

Shirou let out a deep sigh. He started getting bad premonitions.

The party continued to explore the 20th floor. Each level of the dungeon was several kilometer square. It would normally take dozens of people up to one month to map out all the unknown areas. Currently, up to forty seven levels have been mapped properly, so it was not that easy to get lost. There was also little concern that they would get caught in traps.

The innermost room of the 20th level had a very complicated geographical feature. The walls were protruding like a stalactite cave and icicle-like rocks formed around the room. The stairs to the 21st floor were just ahead of this room. If they reached that point, the training would be done for the day.

In ancient times, they were able to wield teleportation magic, but in this current age, such means were impossible. They had to head back the old fashion way. The party relaxed slightly, since the walls were protruding they couldn't spread out and had to advance in a column.

At this time, Kouki's party and Commander Meld who were at the front stopped. The surprised classmates also got into their fighting stance with confused looks. Clearly, they encountered some Magic Beasts.

"They're camouflaged! Make sure to pay attention to your surroundings!"

Commander Meld advised them. After that, the wall suddenly rose and discolored, with his eyesight he quickly spotted it, releasing his arrow in that direction there was a splatter of blood. The body that was camouflaged was now dark brown, and the creature that appeared stood on two legs. It seems he hit its left side. It raised its chest and started to pound on it like a drum. It seemed like a Gorilla-type Magic Beast with chameleon's camouflage ability.

"They're Rockmounts! Be careful of their arms, they are strong!"

Commander Meld's voice reverberated in the cave-like room. The Rockmount beside Kouki's party threw itself at them. Ryutaros fist was able to reflect the powerful arm of the Rockmount. Kouki and Shizuku tried to surround the beast, but they could not get into position due to the influence of the terrain. Shirou tried to hit its eyes, yet it got deflected. At least he managed to buy a few seconds, prompting Ryoutarou to attack.

When the Rockmount felt that it could not get past Ryutaro, it bent its body downward and inhaled a deep breath. After that…

"GuGaGaGaaaaa——!!"

It let out an intense roar like this, which caused the whole room to shake.

"Gu!?"

"Uwa!?"

"Kya!?"

A shock ran through their bodies, it did not damage them, but paralyzed them instead. This was Rockmount's unique magic【Intimidating Roar】. The roar carried a magic that caused temporary paralysis.

Kouki and vanguards took the roar almost point-blank, causing them to freeze momentarily. The Rockmount took this chance to slip to the side. It lifted a boulder and threw it at the rear guards with a beautiful shot-put throw! The rock flew over the vanguards, towards Kaori and the rest.

Kaori and her teammates readied the magic staves in their hands to intercept the boulder. There was not enough room to dodge. However, the moment they were going to activate their magic, they froze when they noticed what was thrown at them.

The boulder that was thrown at them was in fact another Rockmount. As it neared Kaori's group, it did a stunning rotation and spread its arms out. It almost seemed to be calling out to Kaori as it performed a Lupin Dive. Strangely, its eyes were bloodshot and its breathing was rough. Kaori, Eri, and Suzu unintentionally screamed and stopped their magic. While Shirou Unconsciously stepped forward to shield them.

"Hey! What are you doing? This is a battle!"

In a hurry, Commander Meld leapt out to intercept the Rockmount that was swooping down fast. "S-sorry.", "... Sorry." Shirou and the girls apologized like this, but the negative feeling was still there. The girl's face had turned pale, while Shirou had a scowl.

There was a youngster who got mad at such a situation. It was our hero, Amanogawa Kouki.

"*…… You dare attack them…… I won't forgive you!"

Kouki seemed to be high on adrenaline, because of that the situation got him riled up. 'You dare attack my friends!!' Kouki got angry due to that. His Holy Sword seemed to shine in response to his feelings.

"Myriad of Soaring Wings, Reach the Heavens, 【Soaring Flash】!"

"Ah, you idiot, stop it now!"

Ignoring Commander Meld's voice, Kouki brandished his sword over his head and swung it down in one motion. His chant had made the sword emit an intense light, and the slash released a blade of light. Drawing a curve, the light bisected the Rockmount without encountering any resistance. The blade of light continued on until it destroyed the wall beyond.

Debris lightly fell from the damaged wall. Kouki exhaled and gave them a sparkling smile. He had defeated the monster that scared them. It's alright now! Commander Meld approached him with a smile and smacked him.

"Ow!?"

"You fool. I understand how you feel, but you shouldn't use a skill like that in such a narrow place! If the tunnel collapses, what are you going to do?"

Facing Commander Meld's vehement rebuke, Kouki could only lower his head.

" I.. sorry, Medl-san, I got too excited. I promise it won't happen again." he replied while bowing.

Shirou and the girls approached him with a wry smile and tried to comfort him. At that moment, the collapsed wall caught Kaori's attention.

"……Eh? What is that? It's sparkling……?"

Hearing this, everyone looked at the wall Kaori was pointing at. Blooming on the wall were minerals that radiated pale light. It was like a crystal covered in indicolite. The girls were enchanted by the beautiful sight of the crystals.

"Hoh~ That's Grantz Crystal. One this big in size is rare."

When talking about Grantz Crystal, it was an ore that looked like a jewel. The crystal did not have any special effects, but it's gorgeous and sparkling appearance was popular among the ladyship. Rings, earrings, pendants, and other jewelries processed from these crystal are very well received. It was one of the top three choices as proposal rings.

"Lovely……"

Hearing Commander Meld's simple explanation, Kaori's cheeks blushed. She took a glance at Hajime without anyone noticing. However, Shizuku and Shirou were the only ones who noticed this.

A long silence ensued, everyone just kept admiring the beautiful jewel, and letting the knights analyze the jewel.

And that silence was broken by a classmate.

"If that's the case, we should retrieve it!"

"Oi! Idiot, what do you do if it's a trap?!" The one who shouted was Hiyama, which seemed to surprise the classmate, though he still continued in the jewels direction with a scowl.

"What's with that look bastard!" He then went after him, ready to give the classmate a piece of his mind.

But he was already too late, the classmate had already approached the wall that was embedded with Grantz Crystal, and climbed up with sounds of tiny rocks falling. Commander Meld shouted in panic.

"Hey-! Don't just do what you want! We haven't confirmed if it's safe!"

However, the classmate pretended not to hear and finally arrived in front of the crystal. Commander Meld chased after the classmate and Hiyama to stop him. At that moment, one of the knight finished his analysis with the Fair Scope. And then his face turned pale.

"Commander! It's a trap!"

"Tsu!?"

"Fuck!"

However their warnings came a little too late. The moment the classmate touched the Grantz Crystal, a magic circle started to spread from the crystal. The trap was set for people who became so fascinated with the crystal that they would touch it carelessly. Beautiful mushrooms tend to be poisonous. It's the way of the world.

In a blink of an eye, the magic circle spread throughout the whole room, and it gradually became brighter. It was like a replication of the magic that summoned them.

"Withdraw! Get out of the room this instant!"

At Commander Meld's command, everyone started to run towards the exit, including Hiyama, who was about to run back when he saw the light…… but they weren't fast enough. When the light filled the room, everyone momentarily felt a floating sensation. Following that, they were slammed onto the ground with a thud.

Everyone let out a groan due to their sore butt, Shirou looked at the surroundings and readied his bow, most of his classmates were stroking their butt. Commander Meld, the knights, Kouki, and the vanguards quickly stood up and observed their surroundings. Seems like the magic earlier was teleportation magic. A magic that the modern day mage couldn't even use was casted with ease, the magic from the Age of God was truly worthy to be called a cheat.

They were all transferred onto a huge bridge made of stone. It was about hundred meter in length. The ceiling looked to be about twenty meter tall. There was no river underneath the bridge, there was only a bottomless abyss. If they fell, it would probably feel like falling into hell.

The width of the bridge was about ten meter, but let's not say the handrails, even the edge was rounded. If you slipped there would be nothing to grab on to, and you would fall head-first. The group was right in the middle of the bridge. On both sides of the bridge, they could see a stairway that led to the upper level. After confirming it, Commander Meld issued the orders with a grim expression.

"You guys, get up immediately! Go towards the stairs. Hurry!"

Hearing the thunderous orders from Commander Meld, the students who were on the ground got up immediately. However, the dungeon's trap was not only at this level, it wouldn't let them escape so easily. Magic Beasts emerged from the magic circles that appeared on both sides of the bridge. A huge Magic Beast appeared on one side of the passage. The other passage had a large amount of monsters.

At this time, Commander Meld stared at the huge Magic Beast with blank expression, his mumbles transmitted loud and clear.

"This couldn't be…… a Behemoth……?"

—end of Arifureta chapter —

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—Overlord chapter —

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Looking at the surrounding terrain which were clearly different from the previous area where the Tomb Avalon was located.

" Hassan, could you report to Gilgamesh about the current situation? I'll personally speak to our lord." she ordered. nodding, a woman wearing a skull mask which covers half her face, or at least a figure of a woman disappeared. She is one of the Hassan, specifically Hassan of the hundred faces.

Behind her is a structure resembling that of the temple of the Babylonian king's. Except this one instead of the king's that is surrounded by buildings, it stood alone in the plains. Atop it stood a building with massive double doors even capable of letting giants enter.

Caressing the ring which her Lord gave her, she let out a sigh. This was a magic item in which it would enable the user to teleport anywhere in and out of the Tomb of Avalon, one of the loot her Lord obtained from the usurpers who wished to overthrow his reign.

Waking up from her thoughts she noticed the presence of another.

"Tis a beautiful night is it not? Umu, but it still can't compare to this Emperor." Yes, the one who approached her is the queen of the holy Roman empire, Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus.

Their resemblance is uncanny, well it might be because it was the image of their lord's favorite, Thinking of others who bore a similar image to her. The queen is a blond-haired young girl of short but curvy stature with pale skin, yellow-ish blond hair with intake and bright lime green eyes. She dresses in a revealing red and white dress with long poofy sleeves, a transparent front, leotard, and knee high golden armored boots. Nero normally ties her long, flowing hair into a complex bun. She has a great resemblance to a certain lion king.

"Un, it is." Was her curt reply.

" What may I help you with?"

" Umu, what might be your thoughts on our praetor's earlier outburst? Well, seeing this, this one has some thoughts." she said looking at the unfamiliar plain, previously, the tomb of Avalon is located atop a snowy mountain in the realm of Jotunheim.

"... I do not know, but I think it may have to do with the name that he spoke of." She said, looking melancholic.

" Our lord said he would inquire about the situation, but did not mention whom or where…I just wished he would rely on us more…."

"... Umu, Tis can't be helped. As a dragon, he is possessive and prideful by nature, especially to his creations and treasures…. Though his earlier outburst showed signs, I hope he does not succumb, like last time ." Her tone had a tinge of sadness at the end of her sentence.

"..."

" …this queen has a question for you."

"What would that be?" head Tilting slightly to the side she asked.

At that, Nero's Eyes and grin gained a tinge of mirth. Jean, seeing this, unconsciously took a step back.

" Umu…what shall be your answer to our Lord?" She asked with a grin.

"Wha–what do'th want to express?"

"Tis no need to play ignorant. You as well as I know the meaning of receiving a ring from the Dragon."

"...it couldn't have any deeper meaning, the ring was merely given as a way for me to be able to swiftly assess the current situation outside the tomb." Blushing slightly as she said so.

"Hahahaha, no matter, if that's how you take it, I'll refrain from pursuing this matter no more. But this, Bear in mind, He is a Dragon, Tis is this queen's advice. You must answer sooner or later." Finishing her piece she turned to leave. But stopped after a few steps. Then she spoke, unlike her early tone this one sounded more serious. " Ah, one last thing. Be careful of the Lion king." Then she continued on till Jean couldn't see her back anymore.

Clutching her hand which has the ring close to her chest, she looked up at the Two moons, red as blood and green as a leaf. Countless thoughts and unknown emotions continued to flood her mind.

After a few minutes of long silence, she seemed to have made up her mind. She activated the ring and arrived at a hallway, at the end of the hallway is another double door, though not comparable to the entrance of the tomb it still is over 8 ft tall. Standing in front, she knocked.

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———Dragon lord Emiya Shirou POV —

'shit, shit, shit, shit, sleep already dammit! How can I enter if I can't sleep?!'

Lying down, he can't calm down, his blood feels like it's on fire, he can't see it, but he's pretty sure his eyes were bloodshot. His muscles taught as if he was about to fight, gritting his teeth, he began to think about what was currently happening to him. The issue about Kaleido.co was at the back of his mind. It started at his outburst at the throne hall, unexplained wrath and desire for destruction suddenly assaulted his mind. Good thing he managed to escape to his chambers in time before he did anything regrettable, and seeking to return to that world of blades once more to seek answers.

After a long time, he somehow managed to suppress his impulses. Sweating and panting he drank the whole jug of water on the table beside his bed.

As finished the whole jug, he heard a knock.

"What!" His reply came up more of a Growl of a beast, due to the relapse.

The person outside seemed to hesitate hearing his answer before answering, albeit shaken.

"I–It's Jean, my lord. May I enter? There is something I wish to discuss."

At that, he perked up. Remembering who Jean was, the one who he ordered to investigate the outside of the tomb, it seemed she came back to report. Suppressing another relapse, this time he answered more naturally.

" Come in." At that, Jean entered, Looking at her beautiful figure, he gulped.

'I wonder what you would taste like' he unconsciously licked his lips.

Then as if being doused with cold water, he paled unable to believe what came over him.

"... my Lord." she greeted with a bow.

"So how was the situation?"

" It.. it's different my lord. It seemed like we may have been transported to another realm different from Yggdrasil, considering there are two moons in the sky."

She said with a tone befitting a knight.

"... I see, so it really is like that."

Then Jean, as if surprised, unconsciously asks.

"Have you already known my lord?"

"Ahh, I had my suspicions, but who I am thinking highly likely is the one responsible."

" May I ask who that is, my lord?"

"...no, it's better you do not know, at least, not now."

"I see, I understand."

"So, is that everything? If so, I wish to rest." he wanted this discussion to end already, especially now that he can feel that he can't suppress his impulses anymore, he doesn't wish to hurt Jean, that's why he's rushing.

But it seemed like there's still something she wished to discuss.

" …actually, my lord. There's still one last thing."

"What?"

" ..um, it's.. it's about the ring. Uh–this body was my lords creation, that's why if, if you're willing—" unfortunately she couldn't finish her sentence, as he suddenly collapsed, clutching his chest. " My Lord! What's the matter!.ah!" Reeling back her hand as if burned, she then looked at him closely. 'This! His magical energy is overflowing and going berserk? This.. isn't it similar to when he proceeded to fight? Does milord need to vent? But why didn't he still? But..no, I'll inquire later…I'm not sure if only I'll be able to satisfy his thirst for battle, better to call the others!' thinking so she stood up.

" Don't worry my lord, I'll go call for–hyaa!" she was suddenly grabbed and tossed in the bed.

"Wha!–my lor–d?" She asked, but became quiet when he looked at his figure. Sweating, steaming breath and blood shot eyes, currently looking at her like a beast in heat. But he still didn't attack her, looking at him, it seemed like he's trembling, veins started appearing on his body that seemed like it's carrying something or specifically stopping something. Realization dawned on her, it seemed like, a battle is not the only way for his lord to vent and looking at her lord, he was trying to stop himself from assaulting her, with his strong will.

…She didn't move, She just sat there, staring at his eyes, which alternated between the look of a beast wanting to devour her whole and a man begging her to escape from him.

…A few seconds which felt like eternity, Several thoughts passed through her mind. Then she looked at the ring. The one he gave her to use in order to transfer easily within and out of the tomb. She could easily escape if she just activated it…but she didn't, thinking over the conversation she had with Nero.

Her gaze returned to him, still trying to suppress his nature just so she could escape. He is a Dragon.

Then, sighing, she came to a decision. She laid back down resting her head on the soft pillow.

"... forgive me my lord, for this time I will go against your intentions." raising both her arms as if offering something to him she showed a smile, one so pure and beautiful.

Unfortunately, this broke his remaining willpower.

'... I shall be the servant by your will, and be the banner of light that guides the way for your people…. and yours, so you won't succumb to darkness once more. this is my oath…'

With the promised oath, the night of passion between the saint and evil dragon began…….

—end of Overlord chapter —

—Growing Tired of the Lazy High Elf Life X Sousou no frieren chapter —

———————Aesir POV—————————

Looking at the necklace in his hands, he had a satisfied smile. The necklace is rather simple looking. It is pretty much designed as a maple leaf made from gold, inlaid with silver and blue, in the center of the leaf, a tree is carved which represents the divine tree in their forest, enlaid on its left side is an emerald, while on the right is a red sapphire. Completed with silver chains.

"... so she's leaving tomorrow huh." He can't help but feel melancholic. Serie now have come of age, 2 years seems to have passed by so fast, well being a long lived race really do be like that, your sense of time gets out of whack. But that doesn't mean you can just waste the present one currently in.

The necklace is imbued with a preservation and protection spell which would keep the wearer clean and would protect her if she got attacked, it could also act as catalyst for spells.

During those two years he never went back to that world of blades. Well, he never wants to see Archer's annoying face if he has to.

Now, he's currently walking towards the council, which is located near the outskirts of the center of the forest . It is where Serie currently is. Every elf, every time they come of age, they went to the high elf elders to be blessed. Though the elves made it their tradition, the high elves still just went along with it, they really are carefree fellows, though they can be uptight sometimes.

Stopping in front of the building, well if it could be described, it looked like an intertwined trees forming the shape of a house. And only vines to cover the windows and entrance.

After a few minutes of waiting, Serie finally came out.

Noticing him she approached.

" Ya, how did it go?"

" It went fine, I'll be able to leave tomorrow." She answered with a slight smile.

"That's good." At that silence ensued as they just stared at each other.

But it was finally broken as he presented the necklace to her.

"... here, congratulations for your coming of age. I hope you like it." He scratched the back of his head feeling bashful.

"... it's beautiful. Thank you." She said, receiving it with a smile.

Feeling awkward as the silence came back, Aesir spoke.

"..uh, yeah, have you finished your preparations already?"

"Un, it's finished."

"I, I see. Good luck then…well, it's already late, you've got a big day tomorrow. Good night then." At that, he turned around.

"... Good night." She replied, Aesir not noticing the slight disappointment in her tone.

………

Laying down in the grass, Shiro—Aesir couldn't help but be lethargic.

'ha–ah ... ... ..why am I feeling like this…and it's not like we won't be able to see eachother again…. I could visit her after my coming of age a hundred years later.'

At that, he looked at the stars, as a high elf, he was blessed and protected by nature, that's why they slept wherever they wanted, well after a thousand years he got used to it, as well as eating the fruits provided by the forests, well, every tree that surrounds the sacred tree bears a specific fruit named Apua. It was packed with magical energy that eating one whole fruit is enough to fill him up for the whole day.

'She's grown huh.' he thought. If before she seemed like an energetic and a bit of a shy child, she has now become more mature, though a bit of shyness and childishness still remains. Oh, she also seems to still be easily spooked.

Reminiscing about the past, he smiled.

' …. well, let's go see how the others are doing, it's been two years, I wonder if that kid managed to return.' remembering the 17 year old version of his past, he let out a wry smile.

—end of Growing Tired of the Lazy High Elf Life X Sousou no frieren chapter —

—TWUB chapter —

——Heroic spirit Emiya POV————————

After Aesir disappeared and was done analyzing the dragon. His attention suddenly went to another past.

Here, he saw the memories of Emiya Shirou, after he and Saber managed to destroy the grail. In his memory, the light of dawn illuminated her beautiful figure. Her hair flowing with the breeze, her usual bun undone. And with a beautiful smile she said the words that he would forever hold in his heart.

——Shirou, I Love you——

Then she's gone. After that his life was not that different from his past, but, unlike him, this Emiya Shirou has another goal other than the pursuit of his ideals. It is the place where His love resides, a utopia where only the pure can enter. But one day, he dreamt of a man. And this is what he uttered.

—one shall wait for eternity, while one pursues endlessly. But, maybe, at the end of your path, a miracle shall be—

Thus he pursued endlessly, his ideals and her. And at the end of his path, He arrived at a grassy field, a hill seen in the distance, and atop was a familiar figure wearing a flowing white dress.

Choking as if a lump was on his throat, he couldn't help the tears that fell as he ran towards her atop that grassy hill.

Stopping at arms reach, with great difficulty, he spoke. Making sure his voice reached her.

—I'm back, Arthuria.

As she turned hearing his voice, he saw the most beautiful smile like no other.

—Welcome home, Shirou

Thus ending the journey of another Emiya Shirou.

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sighing, Emiya couldn't help but feel like his heart was being squeezed. It was bittersweet.

"...heh, I can't believe it, he managed to reach Avalon."

At that, his Palm lit up with a spark, and Avalon now appeared in his hands.

Except this time, it was not merely a hollow projection. He could now feel the healing properties and benefits of the Fae artifact as if he was the actual owner.

"Well, it could be because one of my souls reached the ever distant utopia." Shaking his head, he dismissed it, turning the sheath into motes of blue magical energy.

Then as soon as it disappeared, he felt another presence manifest in his world. Which gave him pause.

Approaching the being, he called out.

"I was called many names, but I didn't expect I would literally become one of them." He said.

He didn't expect that someone devoid of pride such as him, would have an iteration of being the embodiment of the sin of pride itself.

as the being turned to face him it unfurling its nine pairs of wings, black as the night, he manifested a light in the figure of a sword, with a stance ready to dispose of the insolent being who summoned it to this place.

" Identify yourself. And give me a reason why I shouldn't dispose of you right now." He said with a tone of authority.

But at this, Emiya just snorted and answered with a mocking tone.

"Heh, I'm actually Satan!"

The beings' beautiful features twisted in unbridled rage at that. " You dare utter that name in my presence?! Your mockery shall go unpunished!" He lunged at him.

"Oh, calm down. What? Denying who you are? After everything that you have done, you dare loath the name?! Hah! What hypocrite you are, Lucifer Morningstar!" In the face of the enraged now identified Lucifer, he just stood.

" Bastard!!" Swinging downwards intent on bisecting Emiya from head to crotch. His swing was unavoidable, as if the laws of the world dictated that he would be cut.

But, this is his world. Sidestepping, he avoided the slash, then reaching out his hand, his fingers in the form of a finger flick hit Lucifer's forehead.

"Gah!" Thrown backwards, and landing on his back, his hands holding his head.

"Bastard! …What…di..did you do!" he questioned amidst the agony.

" Just sharing memories." Was the answer as he shrugged.

Getting up into a kneel. He spoke.

"..t-this? …Wha–t…you, are you..me!"

"Well, we are one existence so technically yeah."

At that Lucifer became silent with sweating and furrowed brows.

"...I, I need some time to digest this, guh!…I'm leaving…I'll be returning soon."

At that he started to disperse into motes of light.

"Sure, knock yourself out."

…..

"So? Enjoying the show?" Emiya said to the now acknowledged presence that just arrived.

".. that was surprising, I can't believe I saw the devil himself." What appeared was a 17 year old red haired boy, wearing what could be called priest clothes, and a cross necklace, as well as an upside down silver cross earring on his right ear.

"Ah, my apologies, my name is Shirou Ortensia Kotomine. If I may ask, where is this place?" He said with a slight bow.

Emiya grinned, which seemed to make the boy alert. Ignoring the obvious cautiousness, he held out his hand.

"Shake my hand, and you'll know the answer."

"... Why does it seem like a deal with the devil?."

"Come on boy, won't you shake a poor sinner's hand?"

Like the devil's whisper, it shook Kotomine up.

After a few minutes of hesitation, he finally held out his hand. " Ye~s." Which Emiya promptly and firmly grasped. Kotomine was about to pull back but then, he experienced a headache at contact.

"Ghh!" Falling to his knees and grasping his head, he also then disappeared into motes of light.

Maybe it's because it's one of his past self, or maybe because he was a priest, or maybe because he's a Kotomine or maybe all of the above and he just wanted to mess with him, is why he did what he did.

And, Done! Whoo, I'm still high from lack of sleep. Welp that's it for now. Maybe the next update would be next Sunday. Or earlier. Well, if anyone has suggestions for The name of the Avatar Dragon lord Shirou, please do tell. I'm kinda struggling with that part. So that others won't be confused when everyone interacts in the World of Unlimited Blades.