Concurrent Chanting was critically important to Shirou.
When facing truly powerful opponents, he often couldn't find the timing to calmly deploy Unlimited Blade Works. More often than not, he had relied on enemies holding back-or unintentionally helping him.
Angelica.
And the arrogant Gilgamesh.
That kind of luck was unreliable.
If he were to face close-combat monsters like Karna or Heracles, he likely wouldn't even get the chance to activate his Reality Marble.
Because of that, mastering concurrent chanting wasn't optional.
It was necessary.
Seeing Riveria agree to his request so easily filled Shirou with genuine gratitude.
That trust wasn't something he took lightly.
Just as he was about to express his thanks more formally, a familiar voice rang out from outside.
"Riveria, I'm back!"
"Where's Shirou? I picked a great title for him!"
The voice arrived before the person.
Hearing that it concerned his own title, Shirou immediately stepped forward, his tone carrying unconcealed curiosity.
"Loki-sama, what kind of title is it?"
Please don't be something strange.
Even if it's a little chuunibyō, I can accept it.
"Hehehe~. How could there be a bad title when I'm the one choosing?"
Loki grinned proudly.
"It's something you're very familiar with."
"...Familiar?"
Shirou looked at her, puzzled.
Then realization struck.
"Magic Sword Archer?"
"Bingo!"
Loki slapped her hands on her hips, clearly pleased.
"You liked that one before, right? After a fierce debate, I finally secured it for you."
"So?"
"Are you satisfied?"
"Of course."
Even if he wasn't, Shirou wouldn't say it out loud.
And honestly, he really was satisfied.
Magic Sword Archer.
A little chuunibyō, sure-but it carried the spirit of Unlimited Blades. Compared to the other mediocre options, it was a solid choice.
"Good. With me around, no one in my Familia is getting some weird title."
Hearing her say that, Shirou felt a flicker of warmth.
Loki was crude. Perverted. Completely unreliable in daily life.
But when it mattered, she never failed.
Joining the Loki Familia really had been the right decision.
After that, Shirou's days settled into a steady rhythm.
He entered the Dungeon daily with Lefiya, fighting and training without restraint.
After returning to Twilight Manor, he studied concurrent chanting under Riveria's guidance.
As a foundational mage skill, the core of concurrent chanting lay in maintaining a calm mind-one capable of functioning clearly under any circumstance.
For Shirou, that part posed no difficulty at all.
The techniques that followed required patience and precision.
As long as he studied methodically, mastery was inevitable.
Because of that, his progress was unusually fast.
Under Shirou's guidance, even Lefiya gradually grasped the technique.
Their overall combat strength rose noticeably.
At the same time, after verifying Shirou's hypothesis, the executives of the Loki Familia began experimenting with self-limitation training.
Shirou participated in several meetings, offering suggestions and refining methods.
With these adjustments, even the high-level adventurers of the Familia began seeing rapid growth.
And after more than a month of rest-
Plans for the next expedition were finally raised.
[Name]: Shirou Emiya
[Level]: LV.2
[Abilities]
Power: SSS1199
Endurance: SSS1199
Dexterity: SSS1199
Agility: SSS1199
Magic: SSS1199
[Development Abilities]
Smithing: H
[Magic]
『Unlimited Blade Works』
・Projection Magic
・Reality Marble
・Structural Analysis
・Chant:
[I am the bone of my sword.]
[Steel is my body, and fire is my blood.]
[I have created over a thousand blades.]
[Unknown to Death, Nor known to Life.]
[Have withstood pain to create many weapons.]
[Yet, those hands will never hold anything.]
[So as I pray, Unlimited Blade Works.]
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[Skills]
『Thousand Forgings, Hundred Refinements』
・Weapon stats increase when wielding self-forged weapons
・Self-forging, accelerated growth
・Greatly enhances effects due to forging characteristics
『Clairvoyance』
・Greatly increases vision range and precision
・Immune to environmental interference
・Significantly boosts archery precision
『Mind's Eye』
・Greatly increases insight
・Predicts enemy actions based on gathered information
・Allows tactical execution in seemingly hopeless situations
"Reached the limit again?"
Loki clicked her tongue as she stared at the paper.
"No matter how I look at it, your growth speed is just monstrous."
She handed the translated status sheet to Shirou.
Shirou glanced over it calmly.
No surprise.
He had expected this.
The last time he updated his Blessing, his base stats were already nearing the cap.
Seeing his lack of reaction, Loki's eye twitched.
Why isn't he excited at all?
Was my excitement completely wasted?
"Since your basic abilities have hit their limit, the next step is leveling up."
She crossed her arms.
"So. Do you already have a goal for this grand adventure?"
Loki had to ask.
After all, Shirou had a history.
Last time, he had quietly gone straight to the Eighteenth Floor alone.
If he said he planned to solo a Floor Boss, she wouldn't even be shocked anymore.
"I already have a goal."
Since his last update, Shirou had been thinking about it carefully.
Eventually, he reached a conclusion.
"My target is the Floor Boss of the Seventeenth Floor."
"Goliath."
After pulling on his shirt, Shirou spoke seriously.
Loki froze.
Her eyes nearly popped out.
...Wait. He's serious?
I was joking!
"You're LV.2," she roared. "Goliath is a LV.4 Floor Boss! Do you seriously not understand the gap?"
Is this guy completely fearless?
Even as she scolded him, Shirou could feel the concern beneath her anger.
But his resolve didn't waver.
If he couldn't overcome Goliath-
What right did he have to talk about saving Miyu?
"Please don't worry, Loki-sama."
His voice was steady.
"I'm not acting on impulse. I've assessed the fight. This isn't reckless."
"And I won't be going alone."
"I'll ask seniors from the Familia to assist me."
"So nothing will happen."
Seeing Loki's expression gradually soften, Shirou smiled.
"Please believe me."
"Until I achieve my goal..."
"I won't die so easily."
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