Emiya Shirou doesn't want to work overtime

Moreover, Tatsumi's weapon hadn't evolved to the point where it couldn't be worn more than a few times, otherwise he wouldn't have struggled so much to withstand Riva's attack.

Furthermore, no one knows whether [Demon Possession] can continue to evolve, or whether it will allow Teigu users to live in space in the future.

Or perhaps it is due to continuous evolution that the Dangerous Species inside the Imperial Arms are able to break through the seal of the Imperial Arms and return to their original form.

These are all unknowns.

However, the Imperial Arms had evolved to such a stage that they were too powerful, and with Tatsumi's physical abilities and mental strength, he could only use them a few times with difficulty.

Ultimately, it can only merge with [Possessed by Evil Spirits].

As for the maximum value of [Possessed by Evil Spirits], has anyone tested it out?

How could Emiya know things that even the users don't know at this stage?

[If you feel there's a problem, just consider it the author's personal interpretation; otherwise, it would be a bug.]

But at this stage, the more important thing is how to break free from the chains on my body.

To prevent Shirou Emiya from escaping, he was not only injected with drugs that paralyze his nerves, body, and corrode his body, but his limbs were also nailed to the wall.

It wasn't just about binding them with chains.

After all, Emiya is someone who can fight Esdeath to a standstill, and even exerts a great deal of pressure on her to a certain extent, so he must be treated with caution.

They searched Emiya but found no weapons on him other than the Reverse Blade.

"Projection begins!"

Without hesitation, Emiya chose the projection most suitable for breaking free from constraints—[Possessed by Demons].

Even if he's tied to the wall, Emiya's projected weapon doesn't necessarily need to be in his hand, and using the weapon doesn't require it to be in his hand.

The armor, shrouded in demonic possession, disregarded Emiya's current state of being pinned to the wall and forcibly covered his body.

"boom--!"

All that could be heard was the sound of shattering stones.

Emiya broke free from the prison wall, and the wall behind him shattered completely.

Apart from the rivets embedded in his thigh and in his hand, he was not forced to break free of the armor anywhere else.

To completely restrict Emiya's movements, the handcuffs were fitted almost perfectly to his wrists, with no gaps whatsoever.

The appearance of the armor in the 【Possessed by Evil Spirits】 directly broke the handcuffs, causing Emiya to be separated from the wall, which led to the destruction of that wall.

Emiya didn't know why the armor could cover his body without following the laws of physics, but since he was on the magical side, he didn't need to understand these things at all.

The loud noise naturally made Emiya's area the target of everyone's attention. He could feel footsteps approaching from above.

Emiya gritted his teeth and pulled out the rivet embedded in his body. Even while using the [Demon Possessed] state, Emiya was in a state of weakness and dizziness.

After all, Emiya's body contains a mixture of various drugs. If they could be broken down in such a short time, they wouldn't be used on someone as important as Emiya.

Right now, magic is the only thing Emiya can rely on.

Emiya planted his spear into the ground, barely managing to stand up.

As the voice above him faded into the distance, while the voices on his level became closer, Emiya looked up at the ceiling.

Although he is currently in a state of confusion, Emiya still maintains his own way of thinking.

Why must he keep following this road around? His current physical condition is not suitable for high-intensity combat, and he needs to find a place to rest as quickly as possible.

Given Emiya's current strength, wouldn't it be faster to break through the ceiling directly than to wander around the complex prison?

Although Emiya didn't know whether the prison was actually very complicated, it was an extremely simple method.

"boom--!"

Chapter Ninety-One: Fashionable Troops - Flying Cars

"Target! The target has broken through from the fifth basement level directly to the fourth basement level. Please proceed immediately to intercept them. The target has the ability to pass through floors. I repeat, the target has the ability to pass through floors!"

Inside a room, a woman with emerald green hair was shouting into a device around her, but what was more surprising than the information she was conveying was her incredibly large, Dumbo-like ears.

She seemed to be able to hear everything that happened inside the facility and give instructions to the people inside.

"cough--!"

It wasn't that Emiya didn't want to charge straight through in one go, but rather that his physical weakness prevented him from making such an aggressive advance. The walls of the prison were also made of special materials, and ordinary attacks couldn't damage them.

"Are you the one who fought Lady Esdeath?"

Before Emiya could gather his strength to launch an attack on the next floor, a scholarly voice came from beside him.

He was a man dressed in clothes similar to those of a clerk, wearing round glasses, and he had a very literary air about him.

With his hands behind his back, he calmly questioned Emiya, who was holding a spear.

"Yes."

Emiya moved back slightly. He was unsure of the scholar's intentions, but the person standing there, blocking his way, must be a guard.

But can a librarian also become a prison guard?

Emiya, keeping his own questions in mind, answered his question.

"My name is Toby, and I hope to have the opportunity to fight Lord Emiya again."

Toby spoke with utmost politeness, bowing deeply to Emiya to express his respect.

Then——

"boom--!"

Two blades instantly sprang from beneath his hands, and he transformed into a blurry black shadow, making it impossible to discern his true form.

Like a bat, it darted back and forth in this small space.

They approached Emiya with extreme speed.

"Thorn--!"

The extremely harsh sound of weapons scraping together rang out beside Shirou, who swung his spear to barely block Toby's attack.

It wasn't that Emiya couldn't see its movement trajectory, but rather that Emiya was completely unaccustomed to using the gun in his hand.

If it weren't for the powerful defensive capabilities of his armor, this spear-like weapon would have greatly hampered Emiya's combat abilities.

But Toby's relentless attack was far from over.

"Thorn--!"

A spark grazed past Emiya's front as Toby's entire side transformed into a blade, slicing through Emiya's armor.

In that instant, countless parts of Toby's body transformed into blades, attacking Shirou Emiya from all directions like a meat grinder, engulfing him completely like a storm.

Emiya, who was not used to using a spear at all, kept retreating and was forced into a corner by Toby.

“If it weren’t for the armor you’re wearing, you would have died by my blade long ago.”

Toby, whose entire body had turned into blades, looked at Shirou Emiya, who was barely managing to defend himself, with utter disdain. If it weren't for the Imperial Arms on his body, Shirou would have been killed long ago and turned into a meat grinder by Toby.

"Qiang!"

The loud sounds of impact reverberated throughout the room.

Accompanying it were sparks that exploded suddenly, like fireworks.

Faced with Toby's incredibly fast slashing attack, which turned his entire body into blades, Shirou Emiya suddenly raised his spear and swung it.

My strength has returned somewhat.

Immediately afterwards, a terrifying force that could not be ignored ripped away from the blade in Toby's hand.

Emiya used his gun like a baton to send Toby flying like a ball, crashing into the wall and embedding himself deep inside.

"As expected, we should not underestimate you Imperial Arms users!"

Toby jumped down from the wall, dusted himself off, and seemed completely unfazed by the impact.

Except for his heart and brain, everything else in his body has been transformed into machinery, all for the purpose of attack!

Toby's eyes darkened, and a murderous aura filled the air.

"Snapped!"

The next instant, the wall behind Toby shattered again, and his figure transformed into a black shadow, bursting out.

At first glance, it looks just like a ferocious beast pouncing on its prey, both swift and brutal.

Countless ferocious weapons resembling fangs gleamed coldly across his body.

Attack! Attack! Attack!

Toby was focused solely on attacking; he cared nothing for his own body or his life.

"Qiang!"

Amidst the crisp clash of weapons, Emiya swiftly raised his spear, deflecting the attacking arm.

However, Toby simply used this force to his advantage, his body gliding through the air as if surfing in the air currents, and with a swift turn, he aimed his hand blade directly at Emiya's neck.

"Qiang!"

Amidst the clanging sound of steel clashing against steel, a powerful force caused sparks to burst forth again from Emiya's neck.

The defensive capabilities of [Possessed by Evil Spirits] are also limited.

If you keep attacking one place in a short period of time, even the [Possessed by Evil Spirits] will find it difficult to withstand!

Toby quickly lowered his body, landing on all fours, and then suddenly flipped his entire body up, his hind legs transforming into blades as he slashed at Emiya's neck once more.

The relentless attacks left Emiya somewhat overwhelmed, and the overwhelming sense of weakness in his body made it difficult for him to unleash his full power.

"clang--!"

Immediately, Emiya threw the spear in his hand to the ground beside him.

"Oh? Is this the end of the fight? I thought someone who could fight Lady Esdeath must be incredibly powerful, but it turns out they're only this weak."

Throughout this close-quarters combat, Emiya did not inflict any damage on Toby; on the contrary, his own armor showed signs of cracking.