Chapter 52: The First Battle Ends, a New Challenge

Who is it? !

In the midst of his heart-stopping fear, Emiya Kiritsugu put away his gun and rolled back, instantly pulling away, while the muzzle of the gun was already aimed at the person who appeared behind him.

It was a familiar girl, but at this time she was not wearing a strange dress, but an elegant printed kimono, standing there coquettishly, with her little hands still tugging at the hem of her clothes.

Looking at the alert Emiya Kiritsugu, Miyu tilted her head, a little confused.

Although it was not known whether it was because of the seal of the Holy Grail or the memory was too distant, Miyu's impression of Emiya Kiritsugu only stayed at "Onii-chan said Kiritsugu was his savior and role model". Since her brother said so, he must be a good person!

(Since Kiritsugu PaPa of Miyu's line left early, Miyu had no idea that Kiritsugu was going to use her as a tool...)

Kiritsugu also recognized Miyu as the mysterious Caster who had saved his life before. He coughed lightly and put away his gun awkwardly.

It was not because he was grateful, but because ordinary weapons could not penetrate the defense of the Servant.

His hand had already touched the necromancy magazine inside his pocket, but he still asked calmly on the surface:

"Why don't you let me shoot?"

"Onii-chan said that it was his prey." Miyu repeated obediently, "So Kiritsugu doesn't need to shoot, just let my brother do it."

Brother... Shirou, no, Sakutsuki?

Emiya Kiritsugu realized a possibility, walked quickly to the edge of the rooftop, and looked at the battlefield.

At the same time, Maiya's urgent report also reached his ears:

"Master Sakutsuki and Lancer are fighting!"

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The black iron bow was in hand, Sakutsuki held his breath, bent the bow, put the arrow on it, and released the string.

The arrow shot at Lancer and Berserker standing side by side without hesitation.

"Ugh!" Although Diarmuid had never expected someone to attack from behind, he still turned over in time and dodged in time.

But Berserker, who focused on Saber alone, didn't even have time to look back.

The arrow whizzed past Lancer's nose, stabbed Berserker hard, and exploded.

In the smoke produced by the explosion, the black-armored knight flew backwards like a rag sack, rolled on the ground for dozens of meters, and couldn't even stand up, falling on his back.

"Are you crazy, Master of Caster!"

At this moment, the participants of the Holy Grail War were clear, and Kenneth naturally knew what class the Servant summoned by Shuoyue was, but it was precisely because of this that his anger was even more sharp and unbelievable:

"This is a great opportunity to defeat Saber, the strongest class!"

"Yes, you are right." Shuoyue raised the black iron bow and said in a playful tone.

"If you're lucky, you can turn around and take out Berserker as well."

"Since you know, it's not too late. As long as you come with me--"

"I refuse." Shuoyue responded with a refreshing smile, interrupting Kenneth's persuasion.

"One of my favorite things to do is to say no to those who think they are so good!"

"You...are you insulting me!" After being rejected again and again, Kenneth was on the verge of exploding, and the voice covered by the illusion became distorted, "Are you insulting the Lord of the Clock Tower and the leader of the El-Melloi faction!"

"On the contrary, Kenneth, you are insulting us! "Shuoyue's voice was even clearer and louder than Kayneth's. He bent his bow and drew his arrow, aiming it at the place where the magician was hiding.

"We, the Heroic Spirits, although we come from an era where we will never meet, and although we may be mortal enemies, we still have the glory of the Noble Phantasm - even if it is only the phantom of a person in the past, this body still retains the dignity and honor that cannot be desecrated!"

"How dare you, who have come to this day under the shadow of your predecessors, tarnish the dignity of Lancer!"

"Please don't say that, Lord Shuoyue!"

Kayneth did not respond, but Diarmuid took the gun and took the initiative to block Shuoyue.

"Thank you for your heartfelt words, sir, but please stop." The handsome man lowered his eyes and said lightly, "If my lord is insulted, then as a knight, I will not turn a blind eye."

"Loyalty is also a virtue of knights, Lancer. "

Sakutsuki smiled, but did not retract the bow. Instead, he aimed his arrow at Diarmuid: "Then, to put it another way - I will protect Saber. If you want to attack Saber, please defeat me first, Diarmuid, the warrior of the Fianna Knights."

"I couldn't ask for more." This time, a happy smile finally appeared on the handsome man's face.

If, he fought with Shuoyue.

Then he would not have violated the order of his lord, and he would not need to suppress his own wishes!

However, their battle was doomed to end - after being blown away by the arrow and falling to the ground, Berserker slowly stopped moving, and his body gradually faded and disappeared like a mirage.

He retreated.

If Kenneth insisted on letting Lancer attack, then it would be his turn to face the disadvantage of one-on-two.

"..." In the humiliation of wasting a command spell, the sound of gnashing teeth sounded from the void, "Retreat, Lancer. That's it for tonight..."

When Lancer heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief and put down his spear.

"I can't thank you enough, Your Excellency Shuo Yue." Hearing Lancer's whispered thanks, Shuo Yue curled his lips, as if he was a little dissatisfied because they didn't start a fight. Then he seemed to think of something and removed the spiritual equipment from his body. Suddenly Shout loudly:

"Hey——Lord El-Melloi I!"

"Your Excellency Shuoyue!" Lancer was a little surprised by this unyielding attitude.

"What else?!" Kenneth's tone was full of impatience, but Shuo Yue's next words made him change his mind.

"Your workshop is at the Hyatt Hotel, right?" Shuo Yue restrained her murderous aura and the aura of magic gradually filled her body. "Then, as a magician, I will visit there tonight. , explore the mysteries of magic with you.”

This is a declaration of war as a magician against another magician.

The disappointment of tonight was wiped away. In response to Shuo Yue’s invitation to fight, Kenneth responded with a proud and reserved laugh:

"Well, I don't hate capable people, let alone magicians who know etiquette. Although it is a bit regrettable that I refused my request before - I will neither run away nor hide, so let me look forward to it. What can you do? Let's go, Lancer."

Lancer once again expressed his gratitude to Sakutsu with his eyes, and then nodded to Saber, and the girl-like knight nodded in return.

No extra words are needed, both parties know the vows they should make to each other.

One day... we will have another showdown.

After confirming this, Lancer turned into a spirit and disappeared. After a while, the barrier that Kenneth had set up in this area was also untied.

As if already forgotten, the sound of waves lapping against the rock wall and the hustle and bustle of the distant city began to gently vibrate the night air, descending on the battlefield after the destructive wind.

Suddenly I remembered "Gilgamesh 2.5" in Ti's voice, and Ti's begging for forgiveness after that was really cute (laughing)