Jobless Reincarnation: Emiya the Great Hero Must Show His True Skills

According to news from the Kingdom of Asura, Princess Ariel, whom he knew well, had died in a political struggle.

If this news is true, Ariel from the magic university should just be another character with the same name.

What convinced him so much was Fitz's existence.

Because he had heard that Fitz was the guardian sorceress of the student council president, Ariel.

But he remembered that the guardian sorcerer of the second princess, Ariel, was Dirich, who was a fanatical worshipper of Muramasa and had left a deep impression on Shirou.

Therefore, based on all of the above, Shirou does not believe that Ariel, the student council president of the Magic University, and Ariel, the second princess of the Kingdom of Asura, are the same person.

The two sides should have no connection whatsoever.

Under these circumstances, Shirou had no intention of meeting with the student council president, Ariel, but he never expected that she would ask Fitz to come and contact him.

"What's the matter?"

Shirou instinctively spoke up, thinking that he had unknowingly violated a taboo of the Magic University again and would be criticized by the student council.

Fitz shook his head silently and said, "I don't know. Lady Ariel suddenly sent me to find you this morning, hoping to see you."

"This……"

Shirou hesitated for a few seconds before finally nodding in agreement to this matter that inexplicably exuded a sense of mystery.

Since the other party has extended such an invitation, there must be something important. Although Shirou is busy, he is not completely unable to spare the time, so he can accept.

Shirou then followed Fitz all the way to the student council office at the magic university.

The student council room is located at the deepest part of the top floor of the teaching building. Its decoration is more luxurious than that of ordinary classrooms, giving people an indescribable sense of immersion.

After Fitz knocked on the door, a male voice came from inside.

"who is it!"

"I am back."

Fitz answered, and the door opened from the inside.

Shirou recognized the voice earlier, and when the door opened, a familiar face suddenly appeared in front of him.

"Luke?"

Although several years have passed, the man in front of me looks almost exactly the same as before, except that he has grown a little taller.

Shirou quickly recognized the other party as Lucinhos Grellat, Princess Ariel's guardian knight.

"Ah."

Compared to Shirou's surprise, Luke seemed to have expected his arrival, nodding calmly and making way for him.

Since Luke is here, that means...

With some suspicion in his mind, Shirou silently walked into the student council room.

The next second, as expected, he saw that familiar figure sitting in what looked like an expensive chair. She had beautiful blonde hair and, despite her clear and bright beauty, her figure was proportionate to her age. Her muscle mass was no different from that of an average girl, and her breasts were neither too big nor too small. She was Ariel Anemoi Asra, the second princess of the Kingdom of Asra.

Ariel was sitting upright on the table in the student council room, with Fitz and Luke, both wearing sunglasses, standing at attention beside her, giving off a serious aura and atmosphere.

But this serious atmosphere quickly dissipated as a smile appeared on Ariel's face.

"It's been a long time, Lord Shirou."

Ariel's voice was as beautiful as ever. Although she had experienced many hardships and had a more weathered feel than before, her charm remained as stunning as ever.

"Your Highness Ariel, it's been a long time."

Upon realizing what was happening, Shirou immediately bowed.

Facing a princess, he would never be so confused as to forget to bow.

But his behavior seemed to displease Ariel.

The second princess pouted, clearly annoyed, and said with a complicated expression, "It seems our relationship isn't really that of friends, even though that kind of thing happened..."

"That kind of thing? Huh? Huh?!"

Fitz, standing to the side, looked surprised.

Shirou, looking utterly helpless, said, "Nothing happened, okay? You're a princess, how could anything happen between you and someone like me?"

"Is that so? But didn't you rescue me from the kidnappers in the first place?"

"You mean this..."

Shirou sighed, realizing that Ariel still loved to joke as before, and could only show a troubled expression. He also noticed that the previously stiff atmosphere had unknowingly become more harmonious.

Shirou realized that Ariel's social skills had improved dramatically compared to the past. She was now not only a qualified politician, but also a highly skilled one.

One can only imagine what the other party has experienced in the capital over the years.

As Shirou was lost in thought, Ariel suddenly spoke gently, "So, Mr. Shirou, renowned throughout this school and even the Northern Continent, may I ask what brings you here today?"

"Huh? Didn't you send me?"

Shirou asked in confusion, only to notice a faint smile on Ariel's face.

That smile seemed to say, "Yes, why do you only come when I call you?"

Shirou then realized that Ariel might be angry.

That's normal. As the student council president, the other party is well-known throughout the magic university. Shirou has heard about the other party countless times.

However, due to his inner suspicions, Shirou never believed that the other person was the Ariel he knew, and he didn't even do the slightest investigation. It wasn't until today, when Ariel took the initiative to send someone to find him, that he finally discovered the other person's identity.

It's easy to imagine how annoyed Ariel must have been during this time.

Thinking of this, Shirou didn't hesitate at all and immediately said, "I'm sorry, it was my fault. I misunderstood your identity..."

Shirou didn't try to make any excuses and directly admitted his mistake.

This softened Ariel's expression somewhat.

She then quietly said, "No, part of it is also my fault. After all, in order to prevent my political enemies in the country from discovering that I am still alive, I have been deliberately hiding my identity as the second princess."

"So the news I heard in the Kingdom of Asura was a false rumor that Your Highness Ariel deliberately spread?"

"It's not exactly fake news, because I was indeed assassinated. If it weren't for Hsieh... without Fitz's help, I probably wouldn't have survived the assassin."

"I see."

Shirou finally learned everything Ariel had experienced within the Kingdom of Asura, and a multitude of complex thoughts flashed through his mind.

On the other side, Ariel's expression turned serious.

She stared intently at Shirou's face and slowly said, "Compared to me, Shirou, you've become quite famous lately. Not only did you take care of the two most troublesome troublemakers, Linia and Prusena, after arriving at the Magic University, but according to rumors, you were already a fairly well-known S-rank adventurer before coming to the Magic University."

"This……"

Shirou wasn't surprised that Ariel would find out about him, because ever since he found Rudeus, he hadn't bothered to hide his identity, which led many people at the Magic University to know that he was the S-rank adventurer Shirou.

But perhaps due to the deterrent effect of the magic university itself, no adventurers came to cause him trouble, so he lived a relatively comfortable life.

However, Ariel's bringing this up now clearly indicates that she's not just praising herself.

Considering the other party's purpose, Shirou pondered for a moment and then quietly said, "I'm sorry, Your Highness, if you hope to gain my assistance, you may be disappointed."

Shirou guessed that Ariel might want to use his power to participate in the political struggles within the Kingdom of Asura.

While Shirou wasn't without such thoughts, his current focus was on finding Senis, his last family member whose whereabouts remained unknown.

He had no intention of dealing with other matters until this matter was resolved.

Ariel seemed to have anticipated his words. She said with a hint of helplessness, "I have heard about the Grellat family. Back in the country, I even helped Paul set up an investigation team, but I was powerless to find any trace of your family."

"No, Your Highness Ariel, it's already very kind of you to have this thought in mind."

Shirou was deeply grateful to Ariel for all she had done back then.

However, the problem remains that he needs to prioritize finding his family, so he can't offer Ariel much help.

Ariel didn't force anything. She quietly said, "Yes, I can't offer you much help right now, but if I could ascend the throne and become the Queen of the Kingdom of Asura, I might be able to mobilize more resources to find your family."

"..."

Shirou once again witnessed Ariel's masterful skills.

Shirou was caught off guard by this unexpected move and didn't know how to react for a moment.

As he hesitated, Ariel suddenly chuckled. She shook her head silently and said, "Don't make that face, Shirou. Of course I know your personality. I won't force you to participate in the political struggles of the Asura Kingdom. But if you're willing to lend me a hand after you find your family, I would be very grateful."

"Yes, if I can find it, I am indeed willing to assist you, Princess Ariel."

Shirou agreed not only because of his friendship with Ariel, who was a fairly good friend, but also because of Ariel's personal charm; she was a qualified leader.

If the other party could become the king of the Kingdom of Asura, perhaps he could make that country a more fair and harmonious place.

This also aligns with Emiya's pursuit of justice...

After experiencing the slave market incident, Shirou realized that he had never truly let go of his desire for justice.

After both parties completed their agreements, the atmosphere at the scene immediately became more relaxed.

Ariel was no longer the serious and proper person she had been just moments before; instead, she suddenly became languid and docile.

This is undoubtedly Ariel's usual demeanor, a persona she doesn't show to outsiders, but only to those close to her.

"I never expected to meet you at this magic university, Shirou. After hearing about the tragedy in the Fituia territory, I thought I would never see you again."

"It has indeed been a difficult journey."

Shirou recalled everything that had happened during the Great Transfer and a truly heartbreaking expression appeared on his face.

Ariel was very curious about what Shirou had experienced and kept asking him questions.

Shirou then selected some of the relatively easier parts of the Great Transfer for his description.

Even the relatively lighthearted parts sounded dangerous and insane to Ariel and the others, giving them an indescribable sense of danger.

"It's hard to imagine that you could survive in that environment."

Luke said admiringly, "If it were me, I probably wouldn't have survived a day."

Fitz nodded vigorously, deeply admiring Shirou for surviving such an ordeal.

Ariel was equally surprised by Shirou's experience. She quietly said, "After experiencing the Great Transfer, you traveled all the way from the Demon Continent back to the Central Continent, and then rushed to the Magic University to find your family. Shirou, you are truly an incredible man."

"No, this shouldn't be a big deal."

Shirou wasn't being self-deprecating; he just didn't really think he had done anything extraordinary.

In particular, whenever he recalls his battle with the dragon god Orsteed, he feels his own fragility and powerlessness even more clearly.

"Speaking of which, Shirou, what is your purpose in coming to the Magic University?"

Ariel asked curiously, "If it was to find your brother Rudeus, shouldn't that have been done by now?"

"Yes."

"But you still don't seem to be planning to leave..."

"There are still some things to do."

Shirou spoke silently, unsure how to respond, because the matter of sword magic was related to his own secrets and was not something he could easily discuss with others.

Seeing his expression, Ariel seemed to sense something. She said thoughtfully, "Could it be that Shirou, you're staying at the Magic Academy not only because of Rudeus, but for some other purpose... like, Muramasa?"

"??"

Shirou was startled when Princess Ariel mentioned that name, thinking his identity had been exposed.

But Ariel quickly spoke up: "Shirou, do you know that Muramasa is here at the Magic Academy?"

"Your Highness Ariel, do you know?"

"Well, I do have my own sources of information. The sudden appearance of a forging workshop at the magic university can't be kept secret from everyone."

"..."

Upon hearing Ariel's words, Shirou realized that she had misunderstood.

But this misunderstanding was actually quite good, as it prevented his identity from being exposed.

"Master Muramasa was with the Boreas family back then. Now that you, Shirou, are here, it means you really did know Master Muramasa, right?"

"That's it."

Shirou didn't want to be exposed, so he went along with what Ariel said.