DanMachi: Unlimited Blade Works

Where did the story begin?

It must have started when he and Kiritsugu met Miyu. To save the world, he followed Kiritsugu, wandering endlessly across the globe, until they returned to Fuyuki City and encountered that natural disaster. They met that girl, and after being saved by Kiritsugu, he inherited his ideal, wanting to become a Hero of Justice. But why? Why couldn't he steel his heart and treat Miyu as a mere tool?

Was it because of family?

He didn't know. He only knew that he ultimately didn't walk that path; instead, he abandoned that ideal.

"[I was once a messenger of justice, yet I did not persevere, betraying my ideal.]"

Logically speaking, Julian should have been right. After all, they were also trying to save the world. It's just that to save the world, Miyu needed to be sacrificed. He was unwilling to do such a thing. Miyu, she shouldn't be a sacrifice; she was just his little sister.

He just wanted her to grow up healthy. If this was evil, then he would become evil.

"[I will become an enemy of the world, this world's evil, solely for her salvation.]"

As an enemy of the world, his enemies would probably be the entire world. No wonder no one was willing to lend him power. If he had possessed power then, Sakura wouldn't have died, right? Sakura died because of him.

"[I once implored countless heroes for salvation, yet no one responded.]"

Indeed, in the end, the only one he could rely on was himself. Would such a useless person like him become a Counter Guardian in the future? Was that the end for him, who aspired to be a Hero of Justice?

"[Only I answered my own prayer.]"

The Holy Grail War: everyone else besides him was a puppet arranged by Julian and his group. Compared to him, they might all be heroes of salvation. After all, if he saved Miyu, wouldn't that destroy the world? Was he really a great villain? Or a great sinner?

"[Wielding a false sword, I faced the hero of salvation.]"

So his final enemy would be that opponent he could never hope to reach! That ultimate being who possessed the prototypes of all weapons. Fighting him would simply be seeking death. After all, the one who inherited that power had no pride!

But even so, he never thought of giving up.

"[Though my body is broken, I have not let go.]" After all, only by fighting her could he fulfill that wish! That wish for Miyu's happiness.

"[Solely for her happiness.]" Indeed, he was such a person—someone who would abandon the world for his sister. Was this too selfish? Yes, it was! But since he had done such a thing, he had no regrets. If possible, then curse him to your heart's content, world!

"[World, curse me.]"

Looking at the distant enemy, Shirou stood silently, holding his staff. Around his body, terrifying magic power swirled.

"The rest is up to you, Shirou!"

"Mm, leave it to me!"

Looking at the Fallen Spirit, whose defensive armor had been destroyed by Riveria's magic, Shirou raised his staff, pointing one end at the Fallen Spirit. It was only then that Riveria saw the full extent of Shirou's magic. Although the pitch-black magic swirling around his body wasn't active, as a magic expert, she felt a deep sense of danger from it. It was the feeling of death. Just by looking at that magic, Riveria felt cold sweat trickling down her body. It was filled with malice. It was filled with a will to destroy everything. What exactly did it want to destroy? Riveria felt deeply confused.

Pointing his staff at the Fallen Spirit, Shirou's face remained devoid of expression as he looked at her. He merely calmly declared the name of the magic:

"[For That, A Pledge Under Snow!]"

[For That, A Pledge Under Snow]

Destructive Magic

Power increases with the number of enemies.

Reaches maximum scale when pitted against the world.

As Shirou declared the name of the magic, a pitch-black pillar of light shot out, irresistibly piercing the Fallen Spirit's body. But this was not the end. The rapidly passing immense magic power re-gathered above the Fallen Spirit, forming a gigantic sphere of magic. Then, this sphere of magic rotated, emitting light in all directions. The next second, all monsters illuminated by this light were instantly reduced to ash.

When all enemies had been completely swept away, this sphere of magic then diffused outwards, transforming into tiny particles of light, slowly drifting down in this space. At this moment, it closely resembled falling snowflakes. Looking at this scene, Shirou gently extended his hand, as if to catch these snowflakes. Looking at the safe figures of his companions, his memory seemed to drift back to the past. In this scene of falling snow, Shirou gradually fainted. The ultimate magic had exhausted all his magic power.

With that, he passed out from mental exhaustion.

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Shirou fell asleep, and in his dream, he returned to his childhood. Then, he met Kiritsugu again, and Miyu again. Then, in a happy and warm life, it was once again destroyed. Everything was "again." Finally, after Miyu was sent away by the Holy Grail and he was defeated by Angelica, he slowly awoke.

"Where is this?"

"This is the passage from the 58th Floor to the 59th Floor. You've been asleep for a long time, Big Brother!"

Hearing the familiar address, Shirou, who had been drowsy, quickly became clear-headed. Looking at the golden hair, Shirou felt both disappointment and joy. Although disappointed that it wasn't Miyu, even Ais was quite good. After all, they were both sisters! As long as it was his sister, Shirou would treat them sincerely. Feeling the softness from the back of his head, and this familiar perspective, Shirou knew, of course, that Ais was giving him a lap pillow.

He quickly sat up from Ais's lap pillow, and indeed saw everyone around him playfully teasing him with their gazes. Seeing this, Shirou quickly changed the subject and asked Finn, "How is it, Finn? Did we succeed?"

"Of course, Shirou! Your magic finished off the Fallen Spirit and saved everyone again!"

"Saved, what... I..."

"There's nothing to be modest about, Shirou, you truly saved everyone!" Riveria, who had been sitting beside Ais, stood up and patted Shirou's shoulder, comforting him. "If you don't believe me, ask everyone's opinion!" Hearing Riveria's words, the previously silent crowd quickly spoke up.

"Your magic was too strong, Shirou!"

"This battle was truly thanks to you. Otherwise, by the time Riveria chanted her next spell, the Fallen Spirit would probably have recovered completely!"

"I'll remember your debt, kid!"

Listening to their praises, Shirou felt incredibly warm inside. Everyone in the Familia was like family to him, and hearing their praise, Shirou couldn't help but smile.

After everyone's praise ended, Shirou smiled and said, "Since the Fallen Spirit has been defeated, I suppose we should head back now."

"Back to receive our glory!" Hearing Shirou's words, Finn and the others exchanged glances, then smiled and said, "That's right, we are about to return to Orario, and there we will receive our glory!"

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