The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

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Just as Gilgamesh was about to plummet to the ground, he suddenly... vanished?!

"what happened?"

As her sword strike missed its mark, Kiana looked around and was surprised to find herself on the steps of a shrine on the back mountain of Fuyuki City.

The king who had suddenly appeared had vanished without a trace...

"He retreated?"

Kiana guessed that way.

However, the next second, a voice that was extremely familiar to her suddenly rang out.

"I never expected to be able to compete with this king. You... are indeed very strong, Arbiter."

Kirei Kotomine walked over, clapping as he went.

Kiana was completely stunned when she saw her.

She never expected that she would actually see this man...

However, considering that he has now become Gilgamesh's Master, he uses Command Seals to help his Servant fight against him.

It seemed to have become a matter of course.

Gilgamesh, who looked quite disheveled, stood behind him.

However, because of his appearance, this king has temporarily given up the idea of continuing the fight.

Seeing this, Kiana pondered for a moment, then slowly raised her sword and questioned:

"Kirei Kotomine, if I remember correctly, we just collaborated not long ago."

"Heh, in this great war, there are no eternal friends, arbitrator."

Kiana remained silent in the face of Kirei Kotomine's admission.

This war, involving seven pairs of Servants and Masters and seven factions, was indeed like that.

There are no eternal friends, nor eternal enemies; everything is simply about surviving to the end and obtaining the Holy Grail.

"Well, it seems like we can't be friends and get along well anymore."

Kiana took a deep breath, then plunged her sword into the steps of the shrine and turned to look at Kirei Kotomine.

"but..."

Kiana paused for a moment, then continued:

"What exactly is your ultimate goal in being so persistent?"

"You'll have to guess for yourself."

Upon hearing her words, Kirei Kotomine couldn't help but laugh.

"......Yeah?"

Kiana was somewhat embarrassed and angry.

"You don't need to waste any more words, let's fight!"

"Hahaha, alright, let's fight as you say."

As soon as he finished speaking, Kirei Kotomine suddenly rolled up his sleeves, revealing his Command Seals that covered almost his entire arm...

These commandments came from his adoptive father, who gave him his name.

However, at this moment, that guy no longer needed to oversee the entire battle.

Kirei Kotomine did not take action himself, but instead made a deal with the head of the Matou family.

Unfortunately, that guy didn't meet expectations.

Of course, even if he really did defeat Sebar, he wouldn't actually receive the Command Seals.

As Kirei Kotomine recalled the events, a sinister smile crept across his face, one that even he himself couldn't quite grasp.

The next second, the church's agent rushed over like a cannonball.

"So fast!"

Kiana's pupils dilated in shock; she never imagined that a human could achieve such speed.

Of course, despite her surprise, she immediately raised her sword to parry without saying a word.

'when!'

In an instant, the peculiar prop clashed violently with the King's Sword, sparking dazzling flames.

"What kind of weapon is this?"

"The black key. A tool the church uses specifically to fight against evil."

Kirei Kotomine explained slowly.

He wielded dozens of black keys. They appeared to be swords with long blades, but were actually throwing weapons. They were used to combat what the Holy Church defined as "demonic" entities, and were more akin to "exorcist's amulets." Therefore, they were designed with low physical attack power and emphasized spiritual interference.

"Really? But the actual results don't seem to match your description!"

Kiana exerted force, forcing Kirei Kotomine back.

Looking at the undamaged weapon, she realized that he might have modified it in some way.

It's clear that he in this world... isn't just a gloomy man who eats Mapo Tofu?

Kiana pondered for a moment, then gripped her sword tightly.

We are prepared for a decisive battle...

However at this time...

"Kiri, step back!"

Gilgamesh, who had rested enough, suddenly spoke up, signaling Kirei Kotomine to step back.

"But..."

Faced with the orders of his servant, Kirei Kotomine instinctively wanted to disobey.

However, the relationship between him and Gilgamesh was less a master-servant relationship and more a cooperative one.

Therefore, he could not ignore Gilgamesh's suggestion and had no choice but to slowly retreat.

"The adjudicator."

After successfully dissuading his Master from leaving, Gilgamesh wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

"Sorry to keep you waiting. Come on! Let's continue the fight. This time, I won't give you a chance!"

With a roar from Gilgamesh, he suddenly raised his hand.

The key to the treasure vault then appeared.

Seeing this guy's actions, Kiana instantly realized that he was about to use EA.

This time is different from the last time; this time, his Master has already shown an offensive stance.

Therefore, it is absolutely impossible for someone to withdraw midway through the event.

Kiana knew very well that she was now in a critical moment.

Therefore, she had to resort to some unconventional methods to protect her safety.

This is the only chance.

Kiana no longer hesitated.

She held the King's Sword horizontally in front of her, blocking the ea's charge.

However, the wind pressure generated when Ezreal was unsheathed revealed his extraordinary nature.

"Hoohoohoo!!"

Gusts of wind and tornadoes spread in all directions.

In an instant, the entire shrine was leveled by the fierce wind...

"Ok?"

Kiana frowned slightly, realizing that she was finding it difficult to withstand the impact of the opponent's EA.

Not only that, but it also rebounded.

In the distance, the priest named Kirei Kotomine had already been blown away.

Clearly, he hadn't expected this to happen.

"How could this be! What kind of power is this!?"

Kirei Kotomine's face was filled with disbelief. He had never expected that Gilgamesh would become so powerful after expending most of his Command Seals to strengthen him.

However, at this moment, it's too late to say anything.

Kiana was well aware of the power of Ea; if this madman were to unleash it directly, he could easily flatten Fuyuki City.

Therefore, he must be stopped!

"Gilgamesh, your actions have gone beyond the scope of a great war. If you do not stop, I will have to use all my strength to retaliate!"

Kiana's warning was her final rule as the arbiter.

It's unfair no matter how you look at it, when a referee kills a player.

But the contestant is already in this state; if I don't do something, the entire Fuyuki City will be destroyed.

to this end...

We must stop him!

"Oh? Is that so? Then let's go, Arbitrator!"

Gilgamesh responded loudly, his words filled with fighting spirit.

Clearly, he had no intention of stopping at this moment.