As the Labyrinth City busies itself with preparations for the War Game between Hestia and Freya, Lyu departs from the city alone. Her destination is in the Far East—the Sword Smithing City of Solingen. With five years of resolve driving here, Lyu is ready to meet the goddess awaiting her in that faraway land, gain strength, and make her time move again. Then Astrea coldly rejects her. Even worse, the goddess doesn’t give her permission to return home. Instead, Lyu will have to remain in the Sword Smithing City as she clashes with those who admire goddess of justice.
I don't think Omori ever intended to go so deeply into Astrea Familia and has surprised himself with how much it matters to the events of the present day. Also this book made me cry twice. Not what I expected from this series when I started it!