Emiya Shirou doesn't want to work overtime

Rather, it's more accurate to say that from the very beginning of the war, Leo and Gawain never concealed their whereabouts.

Like the sun shining in the sky, Leo always stands in the most dazzling position, and also in the highest position.

"Hello, Emiya-kun, Tohsaka-san!"

At the next intersection, Leo, a man who existed in the world like a king, greeted Shirou Emiya and Rin Tohsaka with a gentle smile, as if he were meeting a friend, without feeling any tension.

"You really are fearless in the face of danger at any time!"

"Isn't this the quality that a king must possess?"

Leo quickly responded to Rin Tohsaka's words.

"Actually, I am very happy to be able to meet Emiya-kun like this, because during this period of time, Emiya-kun has always avoided me, and I have not been able to thank him in person."

"Thank you. Is there anything you need to thank Emiya for?"

Emiya Shirou has been avoiding Leo these days. Not long ago, Matou Shinji and his group had not yet successfully hacked into the lighting system. If a conflict were to occur with Gawain, there would be no other outcome.

At least in Rin Tohsaka's view, a conflict should not have occurred.

We've basically gathered all the information we need about Gawain. There's absolutely no need to risk our lives to confront him head-on; that would be the least rewarding option.

Furthermore, it will make it easier for Leo to obtain information about Shirou Emiya's battle, putting Shirou Emiya's side at a disadvantage.

Overall, it's a losing proposition.

Considering various factors, Rin Tohsaka naturally decided to avoid battle for the time being.

"Wasn't that the one you fought a few days ago your brother? —"

"I never expected that he could even overcome a computer crash; it really surprised me."

In this tense atmosphere, Leo slowly spoke.

His expression showed no sadness, as if he were talking about something completely ordinary.

No, the question should be whether he was accepting his brother's death or genuinely indifferent to it.

But even with war imminent and amidst such a perilous situation, Leo still expressed his gratitude to himself.

Emiya Shirou felt his excellence, but also a certain sense of incongruity emanating from him.

"My brother is weak, so he is more careful than anyone else to maintain his strength."

"Although he said he would believe me, the only thing he truly believed was the promise he made to his mother in his childhood memories."

"Even so, my brother must be very happy."

Are you happy?

Julius's happiness probably only existed when Leo's mother was still alive, during the time she naturally regarded him as a human being.

People regarded Julius, whose hands were constantly stained with blood, as a monster, and felt fear and disgust towards him.

Is this really happiness?

Everything he did was for that promise, that obsession.

If we were to ask why Julius paid so much attention to himself, it would probably be because he found a similarity in himself.

A similarity that Julius had never felt from anyone else.

That's similar to how people risked everything for a promise, for an obsession.

Chapter 628 Do You Have the Right to Hold That Sword?

"No matter what, my brother has been taken care of by you, and I thank you on his behalf."

Hearing such words, even Rin Tohsaka didn't know how to respond.

At this moment, Leo was far too noble, so noble that it felt out of place.

"And I'm really looking forward to this battle with you—!"

"Zheng——!"

Under the sunlight, a hazy white light shone from in front of Shirou Emiya and Rin Tohsaka.

Standing before Leo, Gawain, tall and imposing, slowly drew his sword, his gaze fixed steadily on Shirou Emiya.

Even with the "Sage's Number," Gawain would not underestimate any Servant or opponent.

In particular, Emiya Shirou is someone who has reached the Fourth Battle by fighting against Servants on his own.

"Draw your sword, you who have tarnished the glory of my lord—!"

Faced with Gawain's provocation, Shirou Emiya, dressed as a demon-possessed figure, slowly stepped forward.

Rin Tohsaka, seeing that Leo hadn't made any move, quietly retreated to a corner, gripping the terminal in her hand tightly, ready to notify Shinji Matou at any moment.

"Projection started (Trace on)"

As Shirou Emiya finished speaking, a longsword surging with hatred as if stained with crimson blood, and a longsword shimmering with steel light as if descending from the sky, appeared simultaneously in his left and right hands.

"The dazzling, radiant King's Sword!!!"

"Sword of Promised Victory!!!"

"Why, why do you possess these two weapons?!"

Seeing the gold and red knight's swords in Shirou Emiya's hands, Gawain's brows furrowed tightly.

Although his outward expression didn't show much fluctuation, his heart was actually churning with turbulent emotions.

He wondered if Shirou Emiya might have some connection with the King.

But I never imagined that Shirou Emiya possessed these two weapons.

Of course, what shocked Gawain the most was the Sword of Victory of the Contract.

When that sword appeared in Shirou Emiya's hand, he even subconsciously overlooked the other sword that had unleashed the rebellious knight.

"Although they are just some minor tricks, I hope they can help in the battle, rather than have the opposite effect!"

Rin Tohsaka, who had retreated to a corner, looked at Shirou Emiya, who was projecting the two weapons, and spoke slowly.

Even without the protection granted by the "Saint's Number," Shirou Emiya would have to unleash his magical energy to fight Gawain head-on.

Otherwise, one can only try to avoid close combat, just like with Cú Chulainn and Li Shuwen.

After all, in a prolonged close-quarters battle against them, Shirou Emiya would inevitably be at a disadvantage.

But now, this labyrinth doesn't allow Shirou Emiya to create any distance.

However, Shirou Emiya can only use the amplification effect of the radiant King's Sword to unleash its magic.

Emiya Shirou releases his magical power in a different way than usual. He uses the amplification effect of his weapon to amplify his magical power and make it surge throughout his body to achieve a strengthening effect.

Normal magic release, on the other hand, involves releasing magic power from oneself to enhance weapons and the body.

In terms of relationships, they are opposite, and in terms of the effects they achieve, they also differ.

At least Shirou Emiya's magical energy release is no match for Mordred's.

As a member of the Knights of the Round Table, Gawain could not possibly remain unmoved upon seeing this weapon.

It might even cause them to harbor great hostility towards Shirou Emiya.

This sword belongs to the knight who instigated the rebellion.

Gawain would never give the person who possessed this sword a friendly look.

Emiya Shirou didn't hide much from Rin Tohsaka, answering most questions. However, there were some things that Emiya Shirou himself didn't know, and some that he simply couldn't say.

Rin Tohsaka also learned that, in addition to the radiant King's Sword, Shirou Emiya actually possessed a projection of the Contract Victory Sword.

After discussion, Rin Tohsaka decided that if Shirou Emiya chose to project the Sword of Victory and use Arthur's combat skills in the battle, he could succeed.

While it could certainly shake the heart of a pure and innocent sun knight, the difference in power was simply too great.

While he might not be able to distinguish between high school and high school students in the face of Arthur, he would probably defeat the weak Emiya Shirou, who uses Arthur's sword techniques, very easily.

If it were just a matter of swords clashing, Emiya Shirou would probably be sent flying.

Against Gawain, who is three times stronger, the ability to project magic is essential.

After much discussion, Rin Tohsaka decided that Shirou Emiya would project the two weapons and use his skills to fight them.

Even when magic is released, Shirou Emiya is unable to directly clash with Gawain.

Basically, it's the same as when he fought Cú Chulainn: he constantly clashed with Gawain and separated from him, not giving him time for prolonged close-quarters combat.

"How exactly did you obtain that weapon—!"

Gawain stared intently at Emiya Shirou, trying to get an answer from him.

"If you want to know, then defeat me."

For some reason, ever since meeting Cú Chulainn, Shirou Emiya has gotten used to taunting, and even verbally mocks his opponents to provoke them.

Although a few encounters in battle shouldn't change a person's fighting habits too much, Shirou Emiya still blamed Cú Chulainn for his sarcastic remarks.

I wasn't this talkative during the battle before.

At the very moment Shirou Emiya finished speaking.

Gao Wen closed his eyes slightly, then suddenly opened them. In an instant, the surrounding air was filled with an extremely terrifying pressure, and a powerful aura suddenly erupted from his body.

Even the yellow sand floating around us instantly turned to dust.

"Then let me try and see if you're even qualified to hold that sword!"

The moment the words left his mouth, Gao Wen's body slumped forward.

Realizing what was happening, Shirou Emiya immediately retreated rapidly, and crimson lightning instantly erupted from his body.

"Boom--!"

The ground shattered in an instant, and Gawain shot towards Shirou Emiya like a bullet. His terrifying explosive force caused the surrounding space to tremble.

Driven by the powerful force, Gawain's instantaneous speed also increased significantly.

"choke!"