: Standoff!

Chapter 20, Section 20: Standoff!

"Bang bang bang!!!"

Seeing Sora fall, Kiritsugu Emiya even fired a few more shots.

After realizing that the other party had used magic to trap him, he began searching for the people who had set it up.

This is both a crisis and an opportunity.

If managed well, it is possible to counterattack and reverse an unfavorable situation.

Lancer's Master was ultimately too careless.

That careless guy had far too many ways to kill his opponent.

As expected, once the body is brought to a state close to feigned death, the opponent will reveal a weakness.

By increasing his own speed, he created a near-teleportation-like scene in Sora's consciousness.

This is why Sora only discovered Kiritsugu after she was shot.

Because Kiritsugu Emiya can manipulate his own "time".

This is the effect of "inherent time control".

Although it still puts a huge burden on the body, Kiritsugu has gotten used to it.

This time, he used the negative effects of "time control" to deceive Sora by achieving a near-real death.

We need to leave quickly.

After confirming that Sora had suffered such a fatal injury, Kiritsugu dared not linger.

Judging from the servants' reactions, Lancer should know and be heading this way.

He can't waste Command Seals summoning Saber again for no reason.

"Boom!!"

The magic's domain had collapsed, and he drove away from the scene.

.........

"!"

"How could that be?"

Sakura Kyoko, who was still chasing the castle, suddenly stopped.

The contract had begun to break, and she sensed something was wrong.

"Why did I have to die?!"

"What exactly was that man protecting?"

Kyoko Sakura couldn't understand why this was happening.

During the time she was chasing Caster, her Master died?

She got angry just thinking about Kenneth's infuriating face.

He always acts so arrogant, but he can't even protect his own fiancée?

Moreover, Sora's death was so sudden that Sakura Kyoko didn't even know what had happened on the other side.

If he was in danger, he could have used a Command Spell to summon himself to the scene. How could he have been killed so suddenly?

"Um?"

Jonouchi noticed the change in Lancer's expression as he watched him stop.

He doesn't know any traditional "magic"; he's only given unique abilities.

(LP is decreasing.)

Just like data, Jonouchi detected the "life points" that were surfacing from Sakura Kyoko.

Just like him, it's constantly decreasing.

If it goes to zero, it means "defeat".

"Your partner... is dead too?"

He asked the question with a heavy tone, his expression serious.

"Tch! This time."

Coming to her senses, Sakura Kyoko glanced at him, intending to say something harsh, but suddenly realized that the magic circle binding her body had dissipated.

"Go quickly."

"And also, don't even think about killing people at such a young age."

Despite hearing Caster's unpleasant words, Sakura Kyoko didn't dwell on it much.

The trap of perpetuity was lifted, and her hands were finally freed.

The figure vanished into the night sky in an instant.

She was going to the place where Sora died to check on things.

"Finally, one problem is solved."

"This is the next stop."

Without worrying about the little girl's group, Jonouchi turned to look at the distance.

"You bastard! Disrespect for this king must be repaid with death!"

The king in golden armor rebuked the emperor in white.

"Bang bang bang bang!!"

The flying swords struck the energy shield erected by the mech, causing an explosion.

"Rider! This guy is really over the top."

"This won't last long."

Weber looked at the alarm coming from inside the mech and couldn't help but shout.

"Um"

Lelouch remained silent, showing no signs of panic.

His original intention was to test Archer's combat strength, but the result was somewhat beyond his expectations.

Considering that the other party might have even deeper cards to play, it's not convenient to escalate the situation further.

If necessary, he might have to team up with other Servants to defeat this golden king.

Of course, this is only a positive solution.

After all, while Servants may be "invincible," Masters are not uncommon as "weaknesses."

"Saber, I will wait for news of you and that man."

"Hopefully, this will bring a satisfactory answer."

After retreating inside the mecha, Lelouch and the giant robot disappeared into the air.

"Hmph, you mongrel."

Gilgamesh watched as his opponent disappeared, shielded by an energy shield, and began to have his eye on the situation.

He made up his mind that in this war, he would personally kill this false king who had shown him great disrespect.

"Whoosh!"

"?"

But the sudden whooshing sound made him turn his head slightly.

The arrow of light that pierced through him left a scarlet scratch on his handsome face.

Looking down, Berserker was in the distance, holding a golden longbow and about to shoot an "arrow".

The opponent was even more like a qualified "archer" than he was.

"Assassin, tch."

"Were they summoned away?"

Realizing something, Gilgamesh glanced at Kenshin, whose form had vanished.

This situation means that Kirei Kotomine is in trouble.

With Lancer, Rider, and Assassin gone, only Saber, Berserker, Archer, and Caster remained on the field.

Berserker just now seized the opportunity when Assassin left to launch an attack on Gilgamesh.

There is no doubt that launching an attack with a bow is a provocation against Archer!

"That weapon was forged using the bones, blood, and flesh of a dragon, wasn't it?"

"Did you slay the dragon that possessed the concept of 'divinity'?"

Gilgamesh saw through the bow in Berserker's hand and said coldly.

"Dragon? Divinity?"

Recalling that she had seen strange greatswords before, Saber also looked over.

Compared to the previous evil dragon greatsword filled with resentment, this golden longbow possesses far greater divine power.

If you pay close attention, you can also "taste" the flavor of the dragon in it.

(A hero who specializes in slaying dragons?)

There have been similar heroes in history, but whether they are truly the legendary figures remains to be determined.

After all, there is also the judgment of "divinity" involved.

There are many dragons in legends, but those that possess "divinity" are extremely rare.

"."

There was still no answer; Berserker simply drew his longbow.

The weapon in his hand was simply something he had made after slaying monsters in the past.

It will definitely carry the might of the dragon and the power of the gods.

After all, that's a "primal god".

Bahamut the Light Dragon!

It is a legendary dragon that once brought devastating spiritual calamities to the world.

This isn't the first time Berserker has turned defeated monsters into weapons.

"Then let me, the king, be your opponent."

"What is your true face beneath that armor?"

"I am very interested."

Gilgamesh showed a slight inclination to stretch his muscles, but he had no intention of leaving.

He really wanted to uncover the truth about Berserker's origins.

I haven't met such an interesting guy in a long time.

P.S.: Happy Lunar New Year's Eve, everyone!

(End of this chapter)