Danmachi x Oc

Chapter 08

3rd person pov

Akira kept his back pressed lightly against the stone wall, his gaze sharp as he listened to the monster's footsteps fade into the distance. His expression remained calm, but there was a subtle tension in his voice.

Akira: That monster is after you, Hestia. It's only a matter of time before it finds us again.

Hestia, standing close beside him, looked up at him with determination burning in her eyes.

Hestia: Then why don't we try something different? Something that can help you beat that monster.

Akira blinked, tilting his head slightly in confusion as he looked at her.

Akira: Something different?

Hestia nodded firmly, a soft but confident smile forming on her lips.

Hestia: First, let me update your stats-right here, right now. Once I'm done, you'll have to hit that monster with everything you've got!

Akira exhaled a slow breath, a small, almost playful smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

Akira: sighs Alright then... let's do this.

Hestia gave a quick, energetic nod, her twin-tails bouncing slightly with the movement. But before she moved behind him, she paused, her hands tightening around a cloth she had been carefully carrying.

Hestia: But before that... I have something for you.

Akira raised an eyebrow, curious.

Akira: Is it in that cloth you've been carrying around?

Hestia's smile grew wider, full of a tender warmth.

Hestia: Yes... and I can finally give it to you.

Carefully, she unwrapped the cloth, revealing what was hidden inside-a gleaming Nichirin sword, its blade polished to a mirror shine, radiating quiet strength.

Akira's eyes widened slightly, caught off-guard by the sight.

Akira stared at the sword in Hestia's hands, his eyes narrowing slightly in recognition.

Akira: Wait... isn't that a Nichirin sword?

Hestia beamed proudly, hugging the cloth against her chest before offering the weapon to him.