Clash!

Chapter 48. Clash!

"Are they actively trying to seduce us?"

Saber could sense the chilling killing intent; there was no doubt that it was the aura of an Assassin.

"Heh, exactly the same as when we first met."

Saber chuckled, vaguely remembering sensing Irisviel in the same way when they went to the beach.

"Saber"

"You don't need to tell me, I won't hold back this time."

After glancing at Kiritsugu, Saber switched her outfit and holy sword, then rushed towards that direction.

"."

Kiritsugu instinctively raised his hand as if to smoke, but Kiritsugu's hand froze in place.

The image of Ilya's young face flashed through his mind, and he seemed to recall something.

(No matter what, we must win to the very end this time!)

He lowered his hand, clenched his fist, and Kiritsugu's conviction was unwavering at that moment.

"Clatter."

The sound behind me was so jarring in the deserted coastal warehouse.

Without hesitation, Kiritsugu pulled out his prepared pistol and fired in that direction.

"Bang!!"

"Clang!"

But then a pleasant tapping sound was heard.

Kirei Kotomine, gripping the black keys with both hands, darted out from the side path.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, Kiritsugu Emiya!"

Even when controlled by "Geass", Kirei Kotomine will still maintain his original personality.

He simply prioritized the "king" in his mind.

The king is greater than everything!

Other than that, it has no other effect.

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Kiritsugu did not answer, but simply stared calmly at the man in front of him.

A priest who uses fist techniques will be at a significant disadvantage if he gets close to you.

so.

The grenade with the pin pulled was thrown at Kirei Kotomine, who was rushing towards him.

"Bang!!"

An explosion occurred, thick black smoke billowed out, and the residual force hindered Kirei Kotomine's advance.

"Slap slap."

Unable to see ahead, they could only judge the enemy's movements by sound.

"?"

After deflecting several bullets, Kirei Kotomine found no trace of Kiritsugu Emiya when the smoke cleared.

"Playing hide-and-seek?"

"A cunning man"

.........

"Whoosh!"

Wielding the divine sword he had "borrowed" for free, Kenshin looked at Saber in front of him with a cold gaze.

"Although a lot happened during that time, now finally no one is getting in the way."

"Let's settle this once and for all, Assassin."

"That is exactly what I was thinking."

They charged at each other, the holy sword and the divine sword clashing in mid-air.

"Clang!"

"clank!!"

"Clang! Clang!!"

"Whoosh!"

(As expected, your swordsmanship is still as formidable as ever.)

(The addition of such powerful weapons amplifies its threat even further.)

Deflecting the dazzling barrage of attacks, Saber experienced an even greater offensive than during their first encounter.

"drink!"

"ha!"

"Flying Sword Style: Tornado Flash - Spin!"

Avoiding Saber's sword, Kenshin flipped sideways in mid-air and slashed at Saber's waist with his sword.

"Whoosh!"

But Saber suddenly retreated, and the sword only grazed her abdominal armor, leaving a cut.

"Flying Sword Style: Earth Dragon Flash!"

Relentlessly pursuing, with no intention of stopping, a ground-shaking attack came.

"Whoosh!!"

"ah!"

But Saber used wind pressure to deflect the flying rocks and pieces of ground.

"Click-clack."

The wind pressure swept away the rubble, and the sword's heart burst forth from it.

Using rubble and a ripped floor as cover, the real killing move is here.

"Dragon Soars Through the Sky!"

He turned sideways and swung his divine sword upwards towards Saber's neck.

(But Assassin.)

(You have one major weakness)

As the fatal blow approached, Saber did not panic. Instead, she mentally pointed out the opponent's weakness.

Unleash the magic!

With a sudden acceleration, Saber, in the instant she tried to dodge the attack, also slashed at Kenshin with her holy sword.

"Sizzle!"

"Pfft!!"

The two swords, which had been crossing each other, struck each other.

"Sizzle!!"

With their feet scraping the ground, the two then glided away, creating distance between them.

"Hmm"

Saber covered her neck with her hand, where a reddish stain of blood had already formed.

Despite having increased her speed, she still struggled to keep up with Assassin's incredible speed.

The other party was faster than me from beginning to end.

(What a terrifying opponent)

(Your movement skills even improved during this war.)

(It's hard to imagine what it would be like if you had that kind of willpower.)

Saber commented, looking straight ahead.

"Tick-tock."

Blood was dripping, but Kenshin remained unmoved as he stared at Saber.

Despite the fact that the holy sword had also cut a gash in his chest, he remained silent as if he felt no pain.

.........

"It's hard to say what will happen in this battle."

Weber observed this scene through his familiar and had already begun to get used to it.

After experiencing such a grand spectacle, the current simple and unpretentious clash between Saber and Assassin is all the more poignant.

"It doesn't matter, someone's going to die here anyway."

"And the outcome of their battle will also affect subsequent plans."

"Deep down, I also hope Assassin can win."

Lelouch, on the other hand, was much more straightforward; he always acted with victory in mind.

He naturally prefers things to happen that are beneficial to his side.

"Who told you to have control of Assassin's Master, and be able to take care of him at any time?"

Webber glanced at Rider listlessly, knowing his "realism."

Despite Saber being an ally, they instead hoped their opponent would win.

They will not be swayed by so-called "feelings," but will only actively seek ways to win, and will not hesitate to use any despicable methods for this purpose.

Only the victors have the last laugh.

Although he didn't really want to agree with this statement, Weber, whose knowledge was still superficial, couldn't refute it.

"Saber's situation"

"Do you want to unleash your Noble Phantasms and settle the score in one fell swoop?"

Suddenly drawn by a spot of light, Weber opened his eyes and saw the familiar scene.

"?"

Lelouch hadn't expected the other party to be so decisive.

With a "beam cannon" like Saber's, Kenshin would definitely be finished if he got hit.

Why choose to use the Noble Phantasm at this moment?

But the premise is that he can hit the target. With Kenshin's speed, he can't stand still and let Saber aim at him.

Therefore, Lelouch felt that his opponent's move was a bit unpredictable.

.........

(Come on, Assassin!)

(If it were you, you would definitely make that choice!)

Holding the sword with both hands, Saber focused her mind on the sword's core, and then thought.

The evaporating light spots around it were like fireflies, dazzling even in the daytime.

"Hmm"

Knowing the power of the "Sword of Victory Oath," a Noble Phantasm that could destroy the black dragon summoned by Caster in a single blow.

Kenshin definitely wouldn't be able to take the hit.

Avoid it!

Kenshin had this thought when he realized that the other party was really about to unleash their Noble Phantasm.

"Excalibur!!"

The golden light struck directly at him, and Kenshin's already taut nerves and body reacted.

He leaped off the ground and flew to the side.

"You dodged it!!"

"Not only that, he also charged past from the side!"

Waver and Lelouch naturally witnessed that scene as well.

With incredible speed, Kenshin approached from the side, bracing against the wind pressure from the "Sword of Victory Oath".

As Saber looked at him, the other man had already lowered his center of gravity and was right in front of him, just as "Excalibur" finished its release.

Reflecting on my encounter with Assassin.

In their first battle, they fought together against the Berserker and joined forces to eliminate the Lancer and Caster.

Although it wasn't a long time, Saber believed she had a deep understanding of him.

"If it were you, you would definitely avoid the Sword of Victory Oath."

"If it were you, you would definitely come closer."

"If it were you, you would definitely draw your sword at this moment!"

Without wavering or backing down, Kenshin heard the other party's resolute and trusting tone.

So, come on!

"Let's see who survives!"

The holy sword and the divine sword slashed at each other, their intersecting blades signifying an unstoppable force.

"Pfft!!"

"Pfft!!"

The sound of a sword slicing through flesh filled the air, and blood splattered everywhere, staining the dock crimson.

(End of this chapter)