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

After finishing his conversation with Ariel, Shirou immediately went to his next destination: the dojo of the Water God School in the capital.

The person he was to pay homage to was the current water goddess, Lydia.

The reason Shirou needs to see the Water God is that, based on Old Rudeus's diary, he deduces that if he wants to defeat the Dragon God, he must obtain the assistance of the Water God, the Sword God, and the North God. Only by having them help him improve his swordsmanship to the limit can he have a chance to defeat the Dragon God.

Upon arriving at the Water God School's dojo, Shirou was immediately received.

After all, Shirou's defeat of the Water God in a head-on confrontation at the execution ground was so shocking that no one in the entire capital was unaware of his fame.

Furthermore, Shirou ultimately saved the life of the Water God in front of the Dragon God, and all the disciples of the Water God Style Dojo were filled with gratitude towards him. They quickly provided him with the highest level of courtesy, and even the arrival of the current Queen Ariel at the Water God Style Dojo might not have been as grand as Shirou's arrival.

Shirou was quickly greeted by the disciples of the Water God Style Dojo, whose faces were filled with respect, and led to the inner chamber of the dojo. He then met Izuru, a disciple of the Water God.

"I'm sorry, Shirou, Grandma's injuries haven't healed yet. She needs to prepare herself before she can come to see you."

"It's okay, I can wait for her."

Shirou nodded, showing no dissatisfaction.

The space at the scene was thus left only with Izoruti and Shirou.

The long-haired girl with blue hair sat stiffly to one side, her head down, occasionally glancing up at Shirou.

"what happened?"

Shirou noticed Isorite's actions and, thinking there was something wrong with her, quickly asked her a question.

"No, it's nothing!!"

Izuru shook her head in a panic, her face flushed with anxiety.

Shirou's sudden arrival clearly shocked Isorty. She was very concerned about her clothes and makeup, and her hand unconsciously touched her bangs. She kept glancing in Shirou's direction, as if she cared a lot about her performance in front of him.

To be honest, Isorti and Shirou haven't had much contact. The last time they met was many years ago, when Shirou and Alice first came to the royal capital.

Shirou only stayed in the capital for one day before leaving, so his contact with Isorty was not long at all.

Under these circumstances, Isorty shouldn't have had too many feelings for Shirou.

However, the moment Shirou saved the water god at the execution ground, the spirit and demeanor he displayed were just right, completely touching the girl's heart that yearned for a prince charming.

Izuru's heart was filled with affection for Shirou almost instantly.

In addition, Isorti's love life has always been unsuccessful. Although she is beautiful and has a charm that is no less than Ariel's, and her strength at the Water King level is also quite impressive, it is precisely because her strength is too great that ordinary Water God Swordsmen do not have the courage to date her.

Among a group of people who made their name through swordsmanship, few possessed the magnanimity to marry a woman stronger than themselves.

Isorti herself prefers that if she were to date someone, that person should be stronger than her, or at least on the same level, to the point that she can't find a suitable partner in the entire capital.

After all, most cultivators at the King level are middle-aged, and young Water Kings and Sword Kings like Izoruti and Alice are extremely rare.

Although she could look for a partner who wasn't a swordsman, due to the concept of matching social status, Izuru could only look for a partner from the noble families of the Kingdom of Asura.

However, the nobles of the Kingdom of Asura were generally a group of perverts with twisted interests. After a little contact, Izuruti found them completely unacceptable and preferred to remain alone.

Therefore, even at her current age, Isoru has never been in a relationship, or even had a romantic interest.

In this situation, when she meets Shirou, who is close to her age, far stronger than her, and who once saved her grandmother from the Dragon God Orsteed when she was at her most desperate, it would be almost impossible for Isorue not to develop feelings for him, or even fall in love with him.

"Um, Shirou, you and Alice are very close, right?"

Izuru looked at Shirou, who was so close to her. Although her heart was burning with desire, she was not so desperate as to throw herself at him without any limits. She first tried to understand Shirou's situation by talking about Alice, whom she was more familiar with.

"I guess so. I've been her swordsmanship teacher since she was little, and I've always treated her like a younger sister."

"My sister..."

Izuru's eyes lit up. Her biggest worry was that Shirou and Alice were in love, or even that they were already a couple, which would have completely eliminated her chance.

Although this era did not reject polygamy, Isorti's goal was to inherit the name of the water god, so she could not become a concubine.

Therefore, when she learned that Shirou and Alice were just siblings, she was secretly delighted, feeling that she still had a chance.

Just as Isorti wanted to learn more about Shirou, especially to investigate his love life and find out if he had someone he liked and whether he thought she was suitable as a partner... but before she could ask her questions, an old figure walked out of the dojo.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

The water goddess Reda slowly emerged from the inner chamber. She was dressed in simple clothes and appeared to be recovering from an illness, yet she still took the initiative to come and meet Shirou.

Seeing the water god so weak yet still managing to meet him, Shirou felt guilty and said helplessly, "I'm the one who should apologize. Why did you have to bother me at a time like this?"

"It's alright. You saved my life, so you don't need to mind anything about me."

As the water goddess Leda spoke, she sat down in her seat.

Her arrival left Isorti feeling helpless. The pleasant atmosphere she had been enjoying alone with Shirou vanished just like that. But she couldn't complain to her master, so she could only silently keep her bitterness to herself.

Shirou was unaware of Isorti's little scheme, but the Water God saw it immediately.

She smiled and glanced at her disciple and Shirou, then casually asked, "Shirou, you seem to be of marriageable age. Do you know anyone suitable?"

"Well... I don't plan to consider these things for the time being."

Shirou was visibly embarrassed, never expecting the water god to say such a thing, and promptly refused.

His response revealed obvious disappointment on Izoruti's face, but it also relieved her of her inner turmoil, and she looked at her grandmother with gratitude.

The water goddess Leda didn't care at all. Her age and experience meant she wouldn't be bothered by the emotional problems of young people. So, after giving her granddaughter a comforting look, she looked back at Shirou, her expression gradually becoming serious.

"Since you've come to me of your own accord, Shirou, you must have something important that you need my help with, right?"

"Yes."

Shirou nodded, took a deep breath, and said, "I will soon be fighting a decisive battle with Orsteed, and I hope to receive your assistance, Water God."

"Olsteed! You want to fight the Dragon God?!"

Izuru immediately showed a surprised expression, completely dumbfounded.

However, the water goddess Leda seemed to have expected this. After a few seconds of silence, she slowly nodded and said, "Indeed, the only reason you came to see me is this. But I still didn't expect you to challenge the dragon god so soon. At your age, even if you cultivate for another ten or twenty years and reach the peak of human lifespan, it would not be too late to fight the dragon god."

The water god offered advice to Shirou based on the thinking of a normal person.

Just like herself, she also cultivated continuously until she reached the peak before she began to challenge the world's strongest, even Auersted.

Unfortunately, even her most prized swordsmanship couldn't touch the Dragon God at all, and she was defeated almost instantly.

However, the water god's idea was based on the idea of ​​challenging the strongest in order to become the strongest.

Most people challenge the Dragon God for this very purpose.

Kashiro didn't challenge the Dragon God for such a superficial reason; he went to fight the Dragon God to protect his family and the people he cared about.

Therefore, Shirou said with a firm expression, "No, I don't have time. I must prepare to fight the Dragon God as soon as possible!"

"Can I ask for the reason?"

"I can't tell you, that's why I'm asking you for help."

Shirou put on a sincere expression and asked the water god for help.

His words surprised both the water goddess Leda and Izoruti.

The water god quickly said, "There's no need to say such things, Shirou. I was saved by you and I already owe you a great favor. Let alone helping you prepare to defeat the dragon god, even if I were to accompany you to fight the dragon god, it would be nothing."

"Master! What will happen to the Water God Style Dojo if you die!?"

Izuru was terrified when she heard what the water goddess Leda said.

Lydia smiled and said, "I don't have many years left to live. The title of Water Goddess is destined to be given to the successor. If I can fight the Dragon God before I die, it will be worth living so long."

"This……"

Izuru looked tense, even panicked.

Shirou shook his head and said, "No need. I don't want you, Water God, to fight the Dragon God with me. I just want you to teach me the Water God Style swordsmanship so that I can improve my skills in the Water God Style."

Shirou revealed his true purpose.

Although Shirou had already raised the Water God Style to the King level in the previous battle with the Water Goddess Reda, all three styles are now at the King level, and the Sword God Style may even break through to the Emperor level at any time.

However, this level of strength is simply not enough compared to the Dragon Gods of all three schools, who are at the god level.

Moreover, it's obvious that the Dragon God has other trump cards, possessing the secret techniques of the Dragon Clan. If Shirou hadn't tried every means to further improve his strength, even to the point of achieving god-level status in all three styles like the Dragon God, it would have been clear that he couldn't defeat the Dragon God.

Shirou couldn't possibly improve his strength to that level in a short time on his own, so he had to find the strongest active member of the Suijin-ryu school, Suijin, to assist him.

"I see."

Upon hearing Shirou's words, the water goddess Reda silently took a sip of the tea on the table and quickly nodded: "I understand, but becoming stronger is not something that can be achieved with just a few simple words. It's not about how much I can teach you, but how much you can learn in a short period of time."

"I will do my best."

"That's good. How long exactly is it before you challenge the Dragon God Orsteed?"

"The exact time is unclear, but it should not exceed six months at most."

Shirou explained the timing by saying that it was based on the old Rudeus's diary, which recorded that his battle with Ankylosaurus would take place six months later.

Once Ankylosaurus learns of Laplace's resurrection, the arrival of the Dragon God Orsteed will not be far off.

"I understand, I will arrange it for you as soon as possible."

"Thank you very much."

Shirou nodded, then suddenly remembered something and quickly said, "By the way, if possible, could you please go to the Holy Land of Swords? I need to ask the Sword God for help, so I can't stay in the Kingdom of Asura for the time being."

"Oh? You want Galfarion to teach you swordsmanship?"

"Not only the Water God Style, but also the Sword God Style and the Northern God Style are styles I need to improve."

"Hehe, you're really greedy, but it's true, only someone as greedy as you could possibly reach the level of a Dragon God."

The water goddess Reda agreed with Shirou's words, saying that she would soon set off for the Holy Land of Swords.

Shirou expressed his gratitude once again, and after briefly discussing the Dragon God Orsteed with the Water God, he took his leave.

When leaving the Water God Style Dojo, Isalte insisted on seeing Shirou off and came with him outside the dojo.

"Hey Shirou, is the reason you don't have anyone you like right now because you're fighting against the Dragon God Orsteed?"

Izoruti suddenly asked.

"Well... I guess so."

Although Shirou wanted to say that he had never had such thoughts, it was hard for anyone to believe him.

After all, Shirou only wanted to be a hero of justice since he was a child. Later, he devoted all his beliefs to fighting against Einzworth for his sister Miyu. After coming to this world, he has been working hard to become stronger from beginning to end, to the point that he himself felt that he was a completely emotionless being.

Even if there were no threats or enemies one day, would I still be able to have normal feelings and love like an ordinary person?

He himself couldn't give an answer.

Izuru, however, was unaware of Shirou's thoughts. After hearing Shirou's answer, she took a deep breath and nodded, saying, "In that case, I will also go to the Sacred Land of Swords with my grandmother."

"why?"

"Because to me, Shirou, you are like a hero, and I want to give everything for you."

After saying this, Isorti's face turned bright red instantly. Without waiting for Shirou's reply, she turned and returned to the Water God Style Dojo.

Even if Shirou was slow to understand, he could still grasp the meaning behind Isorti's confession.

For a moment he was completely at a loss for words and looked helpless.

Chapter 373 Alice: Shirou, I like you, and I want to be your lover!

After leaving the Water God Style Dojo, Shirou returned to the inn where the Grellard family was temporarily staying.

After making a pact with the Water God, his next task was undoubtedly to prepare to travel to the Holy Land of Swords and send his family to the Magic City.

These two things must be done at the same time, because in addition to going to the Holy Land of Swords to improve his strength, Shirou also wants to convey a message to the Seven Stars, and he also wants to make some other preparations to better deal with the possible disasters that may occur next.

Since he was overwhelmed with other matters, he decided to delegate some tasks to Rudius and Paul, asking them to assist him in preparing for his time at the magic university.

Just as he was thinking this and preparing to inform his family, he suddenly noticed a figure sneaking around the hotel.

Shirou initially thought they were apostles sent by gods or humans, or remnants of Darius's faction, seeking revenge against the Grellard family.

So he carefully crept over and suddenly launched a sneak attack, grabbing the other person!

"oops!!"

I was startled, and what came out was a familiar female voice.

Shirou then realized that the figure in front of him was none other than Alice.

The other person had been hiding around the hotel for some reason, looking very uneasy and anxious.