Emiya and Ryouta finally reached the Elarion Empire. They could see the Elarion land with their own eyes. It was more than they expected. The kingdom itself shines brightly and is magnificent. The city is prosperous, and the buildings are tall. As they walk along the city, all the people live happily, and what makes Emiya astonished is that he can see all the races together in one kingdom. There isn't anything such as enslavement, racism, or abandonment between the people. The world in which Emiya lives is opposite to his world. Emiya is looking for temporary lodging for himself and Ryouta as it would be the place to rest while he joins the competition.
"Hey, Ryouta. Do you think we should go to the registration or find a place to rest first?" Emiya just realized that Ryouta had disappeared from his sight. He tries to find Ryouta everywhere until he finally finds Ryouta in the Smith shop.
"Hey Emiya, look at that sword, it is shining and engraved with runes, don't you want to buy one?" A blacksmith came to them and smile
"Hey kids, are you interested in that sword? It's only 25 gold-E coins. Are you kids new here? I have never seen two faces of you," Emiya chuckled.
"Yes, we came here just to stop by and I thought I wanted to participate in the Strongest Arena Competition. Oh ya, uncle. Do you know anything about the competition?" The blacksmith looks shocked when he hears Emiya's words.
"Do you want to participate in the competition?" Emiya and Ryouta look at each other
"It is just my friend, Emiya. This guy just beat an A-Rank group alone. We even get a reward from a knight captain, whose name is...Emiya do you remember his name?"
"I am so sure his name is Captain Agolf" The blacksmith suddenly smiles as he is planning something.
"Oh Captain Agolf is a mid-noble level, he is pretty well known in the Elarion Empire because he once saved the east wall from being destroyed by a dragon and monsters. Everyone witnesses his power fighting the dragon all by himself. Until now, the wall of Elarion has stayed strong and unbeatable. I still remember when he saved us. He never left his people behind. This letter is not for you to claim a reward but a sign that he acknowledges you, young man. This letter is enough for you to use that sword" The blacksmith takes the sword and gives it to Emiya as he wants Emiya to test the sword in the competition. Emiya takes the sword. He wants to try a sword made by a dwarf because he always heard that only higher-quality weapons are made by dwarfs. Emiya and Ryouta take a walk for a moment to explore Elarion City and go to the Elarion Guild to claim a reward and take part in the competition. He walk to the guild, and he could feel a different and strong aura from the people in it. A person walking to Emiya's way and stood in front of Emiya.
" What are you doing here, kid? Did you lose your parent" All the people laughed hard. Emiya doesn't want to fight with those people because it will bring him into a problem.
"I am so sorry but I come here to claim my reward. This letter is proof for me to take a step into this place. This letter is also given by Captain Agolf. So if you do not mind, please do not stand in my way." The person grabs Emiya and asks if Emiya does not need to go so fast.
"Where do you think you are going? I am not done with you yet and how dare you use the name of Captain Agolf. Do you even realize who he is? He is the second prince of the Everflame Royal Family. He is the leader of Elarion Knight. I don't think he would give an honor letter to someone like you."
"Please stop gowther, you shouldn't do that to that young man. Captain Agolf Everflame is a wise man. He wouldn't let an honor letter fall to the wrong person. Besides, for your information, you are weaker than that boy. Luckily he has high patience." an old man walks down the stairs, and everyone is looking at him, even Emiya and Ryouta are amazed because just by words, everyone in the guild put their right hand to their chest.
"Good morning, young man. May I know your name?" Emiya could feel a quiet calm energy from this old man, he wondered who exactly this man was.
"My name is Emiya Selford. I am here to claim my reward from the Elarion Guild and this letter I receive it from Captain Agolf Everflame himself. Suddenly, this big guy blocked my way and accused me of stealing. Hey big guy, your name is Gowther, right? Just because you are an A-Rank, it doesn't mean you block other people's way, accusing people who are weaker than you. The person who acts like that is the most weak."
Gowther feels disappointed with himself and apologizes to Emiya for his actions and words. As Emiya predicted, the old man is the master of the Elarion guild. The scariest part is when he realizes that this energy that is owned by this old man is as strong as the principal of the Hero World Academy. He wonders if this old man is an ordinary human.
" I am so sorry for what Gowther did to you Emiya. Alright, why don't we go to the real topic? My name is Gandall. Why is it actually for someone strong like you doing here? I know that you have a pure heart but you have a strong power that I think you don't know at all. I guess that you still didn't check your rank. May I test you, Sir Emiya?"
Emiya agrees to do the test as he which to know his power level and it states he is in S-Rank. He starts questioning himself when he does the test in Hero World Centre, it is stated that he doesn't have any magic or power level. The only answer that he could think of was that someone was trying to sabotage his test. The person may connected with the death of King Arvien. He knows that something big is waiting for him in the Dragon dungeon. For right now, he just wants to test his power in the competition and he also wonders who is exactly the King Of Elarion. Emiya and Ryouta claim their reward from the guild and find a motel for their place.
"Ah hey, Emiya. Do you feel scared for tomorrow? I mean you are strong but we never know about the other people that you will fight tomorrow. I am so sure there will be heroes, assassins, and other races that would join." Emiya just smiling
"You know Ryouta, there will be always strong people than us in this world. To be strong, sometimes you must sacrifice the thing you love, your time, and never give up to achieve what you want. I will say that I am scared but I will do my best for tomorrow. After what happened in the guild, I could sense strong energy from different people there. So what about you, don't you want to be strong, Ryouta?" Emiya looks at Ryouta but Ryouta already sleep.
When they are asleep, Emiya suddenly wakes up in nowhere. He doesn't even know where he is. He just could see fire and burning everywhere, the situation the same as what happened in the Alvian Kingdom. He doesn't realize that there is a figure standing beside him.
"Who are you, what do you want from me, or are you the reason behind all of this?" The figure just looks Emiya's back
"What are you talking about Emiya? The person who did this is you, this is the future that you will create with your own power, you bring chaos to the world, and your fighting brings the destruction of the world. If you want to change all of this, find me in the Dragon dungeon in 3 days." Emiya just remembered that in King Arvien's letter, he must find someone who could explain to him what exactly was happening.
"Wait, are you the one that King Arvien wants me to meet? Please, tell me what exactly is happening, who killed King Arvien? Why we can't meet in my dream if you want to help me?"
"I can't be long here if you want the answer, meet me in dragon dungeon in 3 days. If we keep up meeting in your dream, that person will kill me and you will never get the answer. May we meet again, Emiya."