Mia was not surprised by this.
"Okay, not a bad reason. Which clan do you plan to join?"
Familias are organizations centered around gods, consisting of "children" who have received divine blessings. The labyrinth city is made up of Familias of all sizes, and people engage in activities such as adventure, production, and commerce in units of Familias.
"I don't know much about this yet..." Emiya said somewhat embarrassedly.
"Honestly, you want to become an adventurer without even considering this?" Mia said disdainfully. "Come with me."
She walked to the counter and started searching. She quickly found a thick, somewhat old booklet "The Orario Familia Compendium".
Looking at the contents on the cover, Shirou Emiya realized that he seemed to have mastered the language and writing of this world on his own.
"First of all, we can ignore any clans that don't even have a level 4. They're all trash and not worth paying attention to."
Boss Mia's first sentence categorized over 90% of the Familias as trash, leaving only the first few options.
"Currently, the most powerful Familia in the city is the Freya Familia. Well, I have some influence within the Freya Familia, so I can recommend you." Mia said, flipping through the Familia Encyclopedia. The first page displayed the Valkyrie Crest of the Freya Familia.
Freya, the Norse goddess of beauty and love, has a kin who are at the pinnacle of the labyrinth city. They not only have several Level 1 adventurers of Lv.5 or higher, but also the city's strongest and only Lv.7 warrior.
"However, I don't recommend you go to Freya's Familia." After thinking and struggling for a long time, Mia finally came to a conclusion.
"Why?" Emiya asked.
"It's not suitable. The compatibility is too bad. The Freya Familia is full of confused and loveless children, while you are neither confused nor loveless." Mia made this judgment.
"It's obvious that you're a determined and serious person, and not only do you not lack love, but you're the type who gives love out of abundance," Mia said earnestly.
This statement is a bit strange; it sounds a bit like it's describing a scumbag...
"So you're not suited for the Freya Familia. If you go there, it will probably cause the Honkai to collapse." Mia said thoughtfully, "That's my assessment."
"Wow, is it that serious?"
"No, I'm not saying you're going to break down, but that the Freya Familia will break down… In short, it's not suitable." Mia thought to herself, "The Freya Familia's entry standard is 'the color of the soul.' Fortunately, that goddess's current interest is 'purity' rather than 'brilliance'."
Turn over the Freya Familia's emblem, and then there's an emblem of a clown mask.
The Loki Familia is the second strongest faction in the Labyrinth City. It has three Level 6 adventurers and four Level 5 adventurers. Its combat strength is second only to the Freya Familia. At the same time, it is more active than the Freya Familia in the Labyrinth exploration activities.
"If you want to become an adventurer, the Loki Familia is probably one of the best choices, but…" Mia shrugged, "I can't recommend the Loki Familia to you. If you're interested, you can try it yourself."
Next, Miya introduced each of the Familias to Emiya in turn.
The Ishtar Familia is out of the question. Although they are powerful, they run an entertainment district, so it's best to stay away if you don't want to be exploited.
Emiya naturally had no interest in places like entertainment districts, and showing interest in this clan would probably get him killed by Mia.
The Ganesha Familia has 11 Level 5 members, including its leader, Shakti Farma. In addition, the Ganesha Familia boasts numerous Level 3 and Level 4 members, serving as the vanguard in the fight against the Dark Faction.
In Orario, the Ganesha Familia serves as the city's guards. Due to their good relationship with the guild, the Ganesha Familia is responsible for Orario's daily defense, patrols, and maintaining order.
"The Ganesha Familia seems like a good choice, and then there's… the Astrea Familia…" Emiya murmured.
Astraea, the goddess of stars and justice, was somewhat concerned about this clan.
"That Familia is no longer around. It was involved in an accident in the dungeon, and almost all of its members were wiped out. The main god also left Orario." Mia said in a low voice, "This Pokédex entry is from three years ago."
"I see..." Emiya silently overlooked the Astrea Familia, but he still made a point of remembering the emblem of the Wings of Justice.
"Then, the Hephaestus Familia."
The chief deity is Hephaestus, the goddess of fire and a master of forging.
The Hephaestus Familia is a comprehensive family that combines production, commerce, and adventure. Its main activities are in the manufacture of weapons and equipment, and it is the largest equipment manufacturer and seller in the labyrinth city.
The leader is a Level 5 adventurer, the highest-level blacksmith in Orario, the [One-Eyed Master] Tsubaki Kobrand.
"I intend to join this clan." Emiya made up his mind.
"Oh, why?"
"I have some interest in the matter of 'forging swords'."
"I see. So, because you're an excellent chef, you're interested in blacksmithing, which also involves fire? No problem, I can write you a letter of recommendation." Mia's mother was decisive and settled the matter immediately.
Emiya said apologetically, "I'm sorry, we agreed to help out here..."
"It's alright. You can pay back the elixir and treatment fees when you earn money in the future. I don't need a little kid like you." Mia waved her hand and patted his shoulder.
"If you ever get tired of being an adventurer, feel free to come back anytime. I can still afford to feed one person."
"No problem, welcome to the Hephaestus Familia."
With red hair, an eyepatch over her right eye, a white top, black trousers, and black over-the-knee high-heeled boots, the goddess Hephaestus accepted the letter of recommendation from Emiya without even opening it, and made her decision immediately.
As expected of a goddess, her beauty remains undiminished. Furthermore, her simple, almost masculine attire a white top paired with black pants and gloves perfectly embodies the image of a "beautiful woman," while also giving those meeting her for the first time the impression of a "boss."
"Oh, so casual?"
As a faction that semi-monopolizes the equipment market in the labyrinth city, Hephaestus not only boasts unparalleled wealth in the city but also possesses formidable military power. Countless people want to join, but over 90% of them are directly rejected.
With just a letter of recommendation, Emiya not only met the main god directly but also joined the party on the spot.
"Of course, we have to give Mia's mom face, our kids love her cooking the most." Hephaestus shrugged.
A significant proportion of the blacksmiths in the Blacksmithing Clan are dwarves, and the high-quality, large-volume dishes at the restaurant owned by Mia, who is also a dwarf, are very popular.
"Besides, even without Mother Mia's recommendation, I would still take you in." Hephaestus narrowed his left eye: "You have good eyesight. I have a feeling you will become an excellent 'blacksmith'."
"Eyes?"
"A gaze that is firm and unwavering is the most captivating," Hephaestus said with a smile. "And there's another reason why I want to take you in."
She suddenly reached out and ruffled Emiya's hair.
"We both have red hair, isn't that a wonderful coincidence?"
Emiya, whose hair was being ruffled, looked at Hephaestus.
Although divine power is sealed, one can immediately sense the burning divinity hidden beneath that stunningly beautiful face a life form that transcends humanity...
"Come on, first take off your clothes."
"Yes." Emiya took off his outer garment, revealing his youthful body. He knew that the grace of the gods was activated by the gods using divine blood on the backs of the gods' followers.
"Hmm, not bad physique..." Hephaestus used her small knife to cut her finger, smearing her divine blood on the boy's bare back.
With a cold touch, a fluorescent light shone on the boy's back, revealing the shapes of a volcano and a forging hammer. Then, as data composed of sacred text floated, Emiya's ability stats were displayed for the first time.
Emiya Shirou
Lv.1
Strength: i0
Durability: i0
Dexterity: i0
Agile: i0
Magic: i0
Development capabilities
magic
Unlimited Blade Works
Skill
[Oath Under the Snow]
[? ? ? ? ? ? (Roadless Valhalla)]