Today, the Labyrinth City was unusually silent, the killing intent spreading quietly, without a sound. Some familias that had learned the news beforehand had already started preparing for the coming upheaval. Most citizens, though uneasy, still lived their daily lives as usual. The ones who first shattered the calm atmosphere were the Ganesha Familia and the Astraea Familia. The gates beneath the enormous elephant-god statue opened wide. Led by Shakti, the Lv.6 [Staff of the Elephant God], all eleven of Ganesha Familia's first-class adventurers marched out. And with them, the [Gale] Ryuu Lion, whose strength equaled eleven men, more than twenty "followers of justice" began their move. Within half a day, the [Five Fingers] were broken one by one, the [Evil Fangs] pulled out to the last, the [Four Beasts] slain in succession. These infamous underworld gangs of Orario were erased in an incredibly short time. Flames spread across blocks, reducing several casinos in the commerce district to ashes. Half the brothels in the Pleasure Quarter were sealed. Privately armed forces funded by major merchant guilds were disbanded and detained. Underground club leaders were dragged out and arrested, one after another. The [Goddess of Justice], Astraea, had at some unknown point returned to the city. She stood gracefully at the central square before the Tower of Babel, holding scales and sword in hand, gazing far into the distance. One after another, people were brought before her by Ganesha Familia's adventurers. Astraea's starry eyes looked upon them, and she immediately passed judgment. The guilty were executed, the corrupt imprisoned, the lesser offenders exiled. This time, the goddess's judgment was especially severe. Even among the mildest and most obedient of the underground gangs, the [Five Fingers], two of the five leaders met their deaths. For the crueler gangs, justice was carried out to the bitter end. Blood flowed through the great square. Their actions, without doubt, violated laws and broke all rules. In the long run, such destruction of "procedural justice" might even one day backfire upon justice itself. And beyond that, aside from the goddess's own judgments, which could be trusted unconditionally, no one could guarantee that adventurers wouldn't harm innocents during these raids. But even so, they still carried it out, unwavering. The evacuation of the entire city's population was about to begin. No one knew what chaos might erupt. Not only that, Orario's top battle power would soon depart the city. In such a situation, all risks had to be avoided. This plan was originally suggested by Emiya. Goddess Astraea accepted his proposal, but she didn't let Emiya participate. ("You have more important things to do now,") Last night, the goddess persuaded Emiya with that reason. ("...Thank you, Shirou, for letting me see them one more time,") The goddess spoke softly, sending him heartfelt gratitude and blessing. The blessing bestowed by the goddess was not [Justice], but [Judgment]. The Sword of the Scales, Flames of Purgation, Verdict of Fate, Final Arbiter, the greater the threat to the world, the harsher the judgment. The closer the end, the stronger the power. [Hephaestus Familia Residence, the Workshop District] With the last strike of the hammer, the weapon was complete. Standing before the forge, Emiya watched the flames slowly die down. The final furnace of the goddess of the forge's familia was now closed. Last night, all ordinary members of Hephaestus Familia had already left the city. All Lv.2 and Lv.3 smiths, along with the artisans of the Goibniu Familia and other production-based familias, had gone to the port city to build defenses against monsters. The remaining Lv.1 members withdrew to fortress towns near the city. Now, aside from the goddess, only four remained in Orario: Emiya, Tsubaki, and two Lv.4 dwarf smiths. When the campaign against the ancient monsters began, even if Lv.1 or Lv.2 adventurers stayed in the city, they would be of no use. Better to evacuate early and preserve the spark. "Haru, this is for you," Emiya handed the fox-girl the treasure he had just forged. [Water Sky Sunlight · Amaterasu's Eight-Field Calming Stone] Or, this mirror could also be called [Shinkyo-tsu Mirror], [Yata Mirror]. Haru accepted the mirror without refusing. "Master," The girl whispered, "I-I will do my utmost!" "Don't worry. No matter what, I'm here," Emiya replied. Tsubaki, the captain of Hephaestus Familia, reached out and ruffled the girl's hair, "Relax, I'm here too." "Mm, I'll leave it to you, Tsubaki," Emiya nodded. Though Emiya's level and strength now surpassed Tsubaki's, the position of captain still belonged to her. At first, it was because Emiya cared little for titles, and he had no time to handle familia affairs. Later, Emiya's influence in the city grew larger. His authority came purely from his own strength and achievements. A captain's title would only hinder his freedom of action. Besides, the goddess also had to consider whether Emiya's "style" was suitable as the familia's face. After all, "Hephaestus Familia's captain seizing the goddess of beauty" was not exactly a pleasant rumor. "By now, Freya and Loki Familia's parties should already have set out," Tsubaki said. The city's two great familias had split their first-class adventurers into two groups, each tasked with subjugating one Lv.8 ancient monster. After their hunts, they would return to Orario immediately, then depart again toward the [Valley of Dragons]. As for the two Lv.9s, "Hraesvelgr" and "Yamata-no-Orochi": the former, Loki and Freya Familias each sent Ais and Hedin north. Hraesvelgr was of the dragon kind. In that battle, Ais's role was crucial. Meanwhile, Hera Familia's [Sword Saint], [Celestial Fox], and [Stellar Bow] had already reached the [Aurora Glacier], where Hraesvelgr was sealed. A few days ago, Emiya quietly left Orario, traveling to a nearby city-state, where he found the goddess Hera living incognito with her few followers. He spent one day tending to the [Sword Saint] and the others' bodies, then half a day persuading them to assist in the allied familias' campaign. As for the Far East's "Yamata-no-Orochi," the city would send only three: Ryuu, Haruhime, and Tsubaki. Ganesha and Ishtar Familias remained behind to guard Orario. From the warlike nation, the Kali Familia came to aid the [School District] in defending the port city. As for Emiya's mission, this was top-secret, unknown even to Finn. After receiving one last update to her status from Hephaestus, Haruhime, Tsubaki, and Emiya bid farewell and prepared to depart. Emiya sat calmly before the forge until all heat had faded away, then slowly rose and headed to the goddess's office. "Shirou, you've come." "Yes, Goddess Hephaestus. Please." Before the goddess, Emiya naturally removed his shirt. Hephaestus bit her finger, letting drops of divine blood fall upon the boy's back. After completing the update, the goddess spoke softly, "Shirou, that divine tool can now be deciphered." At noon, the evacuation of guild residents officially began. With the guild and all familias cooperating, migration proceeded at remarkable speed. By nightfall, Orario was nearly an empty city. The underworld had been purged. The evacuation went smoothly. The decisive slaughter by Ganesha and Astraea Familias cowed the populace. Almost no one dared resist the city rulers' orders, which unexpectedly made the evacuation more efficient. Fortunately, the residents who lived above this massive cavern had at least basic awareness of the dungeon's dangers. Adventurers died daily in the labyrinth. The monsters' reign over the surface in ancient times was common knowledge. In fact, the long dungeon riots beforehand had already driven the more vigilant citizens to flee early. That the dungeon's condition was abnormal was no secret anymore. Most citizens wanted nothing more than to leave immediately. The magic-stone lamps of the commerce district still glowed. Emiya passed the shuttered [Hostess of Fertility] tavern and returned home. Proprietress Mia had donned her armor once again, joining Freya Familia to battle the ancient monsters. Anya, Chloe, and Lunoire stayed behind in the city, helping Ganesha Familia guard the dungeon. With their Lv.5 strength, they were unsuited as independent combatants against ancient beasts, so they remained in Orario. Thus, Emiya's home still held traces of warmth and bustle. Apart from this, two deities had yet to leave Orario. Ouranos remained at the underground guild altar, offering ceaseless prayers, suppressing the dungeon as much as possible with his divine authority. Tiamat was in Emiya's home. After preparing dinner for everyone, she continued weaving something. "I left dinner for you, it's kept warm on the stove. Anya and the others were called by Miss Shakti, probably for a war council." Entering the dining room, Emiya heard the goddess's voice. Tiamat sat beside Emiya's seat, as if waiting for some time. "Mm, I know," Emiya nodded lightly, answering simply. He scooped up the beef stew the goddess had made and began eating. A scarf lay neatly folded on the table, finished. "Your cooking is delicious." "I'm so glad you like it~", The goddess paused, then revealed a sweet smile. Seeing her smile, Emiya's lips curved slightly as well. After finishing dinner, Tiamat rose to clear the dishes for him. Emiya had intended to do it himself, but she stopped him. Thinking about it, his past self had likely been very skilled at housework. But now, spoiled by Haruhime, Syr, and Goddess Tiamat, aside from cooking, he was clumsy at the rest. "Shirou, would you like a bath?" The goddess had already prepared hot water. Emiya entered the bath and relaxed in the warmth. Before long, the door creaked open. "Shirou, I'll scrub your back~", Draped in a bath towel, Goddess Tiamat stepped in. Emiya faced away from the door as Tiamat approached behind him. In the water's reflection, the goddess's figure appeared. At that moment, a rainbow light flickered in Emiya's eyes. What he saw reflected, was "Tiamat" gripping a holy sword, thrusting it through his heart. Emiya's [Clairvoyance] resembled Solomon's, visions of past and future. He knew well: what he saw now was indeed a vision of what would come. Upon seeing this, Emiya smiled calmly. Just as the him in that future vision smiled. [???] →[Primordial Sea] [The divine tool unsealed, authority awakened] The ruins of Osa City, now renamed [Osa Fortress], where Emiya once held a War Game against Freya Familia, had been repurposed by the guild as a shelter for evacuated citizens. If Orario were truly destroyed, this place would become a fortress to resist monsters. Thus, many Lv.2 upper-class adventurers were stationed here. Most of the city's gods had also gathered here. In a temporary hall, familiar gods sat together. At a tea table in one room: Freya, Loki, Hephaestus, Astraea, Artemis, and Demeter, all clad in yukata and nightgowns. It was late. The goddesses had just finished their baths, their hair still damp. "I worry so much for the children's safety," Demeter said anxiously. Loki: "I believe in them. They'll surely return victorious." "Mm. At this moment, what we can do is only grant blessings and prayers," Freya sipped her tea, then glanced at Loki, "What is it?" Loki: "Nothing. I was just thinking, it's been ages since I saw you dressed like that." Freya had worn a goddess's evening gown earlier. Now in her yukata nightgown, it still carried her sensual style. But whenever Emiya was around, her attire was always the cute maid dress. The goddess of beauty raised her brow, about to speak, when— Demeter's teacup slipped and shattered on the floor. "H-how could this be...", the goddess murmured softly. "No, nothing," Demeter quickly masked her expression. Yesterday afternoon, unable to bear seeing that child so weary, she had pulled him into her embrace for comfort. It had begun as only a hug. But "fertility" attracts "fertility." To the goddess of harvest, that child's presence was far too alluring. ('Just this once, as a reward for the savior,') That's what Goddess Demeter had thought then. But just now, she had realized— 'No, impossible. Humans and gods should not be able to...', One hand rested on her lower belly, her smile uneasy. [T/N: Demeter is knocked clean.] It should be impossible. And yet, though she was no "creator god," as an "earth mother goddess," Demeter could not mistake such a sensation. 'My goodness, that child... truly insane...', Though thinking so, irrepressible joy welled in her heart. Thıs text ıs hosted at 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹✶𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲✶𝗻𝗲𝘁 Two minutes later, Hephaestus, Astraea, Freya, and Artemis's expressions likewise turned strange. "What's wrong with you all?", the goddess asked, puzzled. Hephaestus: "Mm... nothing." Astraea: "Pay it no mind." Freya: "This tea is quite fine." Demeter: "Yes, and the snacks are delicious too." Artemis: "..." (blank stare) Loki: "...Am I being... left out by you all?" [T/N: At this point everyone is knocked except Loki.] .com/AmbitiousTranslator 🥳Joining keeps me motivated and eager to work diligently, so please consider joining.🥰 You can access upto 20 advance chapter through .