In Type-Moon, it all starts with adopting Sakura.

"Come on, Master! I accept this challenge."

“That’s right, Master.”

Upon hearing this, Scáthach also revealed a satisfied smile. Although she hadn't seen her little Master for so long, and he was almost unrecognizable in many ways, his essence remained unchanged.

You still know how to spoil people, my Master.

It's just a pity that she was serious this time. Compared to this singularity that doesn't belong to her world, she cares more about you.

"This time, don't hold back like you did during the first battle, Master. What you did before won't satisfy me. And even with you, my pride, my desires, and my heart won't allow me to give in to you!"

Scáthach raised her magic spears, this time holding two in her hands, and the area beneath her feet still belonged to her Shadow Kingdom.

"I understand, Scáthach!"

Rowe stretched out his hand, causing the ten gold rings on his fingers to burst into a dazzling light.

"--So!"

"bring it on--!"

Scáthach shouted, and the two charged forward.

Purple and gold light burst forth and flashed as the two clashed. The fierce battle and surging magic instantly destroyed the land surrounding the castle.

At the start of the battle, Scáthach did not use the authority of the Land of Shadows to suppress her, nor did she use any other magic or runes to deplete her strength. Because compared to those external forces and magical props, she relied more on her own martial arts, because this was the great achievement she made with her own hands. This was the purest form of combat she could offer her Master, and it also allowed her to better convey the emotions in her heart.

Similarly, Lovi did not use any other magic or Noble Phantasm. Even after realizing Scáthach's intentions, he only used his fists and everything he possessed to show off his somewhat immature but numerically powerful fists in response to Scáthach's expectations.

Although Scáthach sensed the danger emanating from the fist, her smile only grew brighter.

Yes, that's exactly what she was hoping for.

The intense clashes and the long wait caused Artoria and Nitocris, who hadn't yet entered the Shadow Kingdom area, to feel a bit of a headache. They were genuinely getting restless.

How long has it been? Several hours have passed.

How much longer are they going to have to wait here? Even if something like that really happened, shouldn't it be over by now?

Nitocris felt worried.

However, Gilgamesh, who was beside them, kept them waiting there, and like Merlin, he and the other man were watching with great interest.

“Don’t rush, they’ve already started fighting. Is this a friendly sparring match as they meet again? Hmm, this does feel a lot like the battle between me and Enkidu,” Gilgamesh said.

Black Gun: "They've started fighting?"

"Yes, a fight broke out."

Merlin nodded.

"Merlin, how's the situation over there?" Nitocris asked anxiously upon hearing the news.

Scáthach has the upper hand.

Gilgamesh said, but there was no worry in his words; he remained completely calm.

Upon hearing this, Nito looked puzzled. "If that's the case, why won't you let us stop them? Lord Love, isn't he your ally?"

"Hmph, he's nothing but a mongrel who annoys me."

Gilgamesh snorted coldly, "However, that fellow does indeed deserve to be called one of my few friends."

"Then why..."

Nitocris was about to accuse someone, but she noticed that Black Lancer Alter was also looking towards the Land of Shadows with her special vision as a goddess, her face as calm as ever.

'? ? ? '

"Is Scáthach really winning?" she hurriedly asked Artoria.

“That’s right, Scáthach is indeed stronger in martial arts,” Black Gunner Alter nodded and said.

"Then why are you still so calm?"

Upon hearing this, Nitocris looked puzzled: "Isn't Lord Lovi your favorite?"

Yes, but is there a problem?

Artoria nodded, her face also full of confusion.

"Isn't there a problem?"

Nitocris raised her hand, pointed at the unperturbed Artoria, and asked, "Since Scáthach has the upper hand, why are you still laughing? Aren't you worried about Lord Lovi getting hurt?"

"Oh, I see. You don't need to worry."

Upon hearing this, Black Gunner suddenly understood Nitocris's concerns, but she still simply shook her head gently.

Nito pressed, "Why?"

Black Gunner turned his head, looked at Nitocris, and said calmly.

"Because the winner will definitely be Lo Wei."

His tone was calm, but incredibly firm.

After all, he was the one who could defeat the Lion King.

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In the fierce battle, Scáthach's magic spear changed constantly, but Lovi, who was trained by Solomon, could barely keep up with her pace and began to counter her moves.

As time ticked by, the battle between the two intensified.

It quickly transformed from an initial clash of fists and weapons into a battle where both sides revealed their trump cards and conveyed their beliefs to each other.

"There's a flaw, Master!"

Suddenly, Scáthach gave a warning, took a quick step, and flashed close to Rowe. The magic spear in her hand gleamed with a blinding purple light and she plunged it fiercely into Rowe's heart.

However, whoosh—!

Just as the opponent's venomous spear was about to strike Luo Wei's chest, flames suddenly erupted from Luo Wei's back, swirling like a giant fiery hand, steadily blocking the spear's piercing attack.

Not only that.

Click, click, click—!

Where the fiery palm touched, cracks appeared on the demonic spear forged from the bones of a sea demon, followed by a series of extremely piercing sounds emanating from the entire spear.

At the same moment, just as cracks began to appear on the crimson magic spear in Scáthach's hand, Rowe turned around, clenched his fist, and threw a punch at Scáthach. However, Scáthach noticed Rowe's movement first and nimbly retreated to dodge.

After a brief exchange, Scáthach's body landed on the ground as lightly as a feather. Looking down, she saw that the magic spear in her hand was broken, and not only that, but many cracks appeared on the entire spear shaft, like a spider web covering her eyes.

Clearly, the entire interior of the demonic spear had just been completely destroyed.

In just a moment, in the blink of an eye, the magic contained within the magic spear was completely destroyed, and the entire spear even lost its original form.

"It can even destroy my magic spear so easily. The destructive power of that arm has really impressed me."

Scáthach looked up at the Divine Right reaching out to her. "This red hand is now a creation of the divine realm. Has it surpassed me? Truly remarkable, my Master."

Despite the destruction of her magic spear, Scáthach showed no anger on her face; instead, she smiled.

That was a happy smile, a smile of joy from witnessing the growth of his Master.

"Hmph, although your methods surprised me, if this is all you have, you still can't satisfy me, my Master."

Scáthach said with a smile, and this time she dropped the magic spear and held a magic wand in her hand.

"Next, I'm going to get a little serious."

The moment she took out her wand, it signified that she was about to use the power of the Shadow Kingdom and runes.

However, it's no longer necessary.

because--

"Master, you have already lost."

Luo Wei said to her calmly.

Just as he finished speaking, the two pieces of the magic spear that Scáthach had just thrown to the ground suddenly burst out with a blinding light, and then exploded. The dark red light turned into two balls of flame, and with a loud "BOOM!", they exploded on the spot at a speed that exceeded Scáthach's reaction time, knocking her back in the opposite direction.

Boom!!

Scáthach was propelled forward by the explosion, looking at the scene behind her in disbelief. With her magical skills, she naturally understood what it was.

"Fantasy collapses."

This is a special method of detonating the Noble Phantasm itself, resulting in a terrifying explosion. Such an attack is considered extremely wasteful, so no one would use it unless absolutely necessary. However, she never expected that with just a moment of contact and breakage, Lovi could tamper with her magic spear right in front of her, completing such an ambush. It was so improbable that even though she sensed a problem with the flow of magic power on the magic spear, she would only consider it a malfunction caused by destruction, rather than a collapse of illusion.

After all, her magic spear wasn't some kind of divine artifact; it was just a simple weapon made from the bones of a sea monster. Even if it were detonated by the illusion collapse, it wouldn't cause much damage to her body. And Rowe didn't expect it to do anything to Scáthach; he just wanted a momentary opening.

And now, he has caught him.

Scáthach: "..."

Seeing the fist that had been waiting for her, which had forced her to take a few steps forward due to the explosion and stopped right in front of her cheek, Scáthach gave a rather helpless laugh.

"I've lost to you again so rashly. You're as despicable as ever, Master."

“Yes, your actions were exactly what I expected,” Rowe said.

"So that's how it is. That flaw you just showed me was intentional, meant to lure me into your trap!"

Upon hearing this, Scáthach nodded, then said with a sudden realization, "As expected of you."

Scáthach knew that Rowe preferred to fight with his brains rather than engaging in a straightforward, honorable battle like a warrior.

Why risk yourselves and your companions when there's a foolproof way to defeat the enemy?

That's how it was in that Holy Grail War.

He outsmarted everyone, even the strongest hero, and secured victory. Even now that he's become so powerful, he still loves doing it this way.

The outcome is decided.

Lovison gently took Scáthach's wand from her hand with a fist, then smiled.

Seeing this, Scáthach asked, somewhat puzzled, "You've already won, why are you still taking my weapon?"

“It’s always good to be careful. My victory is only certain when you admit it yourself. Since you haven’t admitted it yet, I naturally have to be on guard. After all, I’ve witnessed Master’s power. If he suddenly comes up with an ice spear made of runes, it will be very troublesome,” Luo Wei explained calmly.

"I see... Excellent skills, and adequate vigilance. But a loss is a loss, and I won't do anything that makes me a sore loser."

Scáthach suddenly realized and said.