Super God: If I punch you, you will die

However, her mind simply couldn't keep up. The man still hesitated to wield his sword. It was precisely because of this that "Red" Saber was able to surpass her opponent in every aspect of this battle... just "this time."

And without a doubt, this is the first battle for the android with the "black" Saber's body.

Her intuition warned her that she had to defeat him in the first battle and take advantage of the fact that he had just deactivated his transformation to cut off his head.

It's likely that during his next transformation, he will possess an even stronger resolve and achieve a level of power comparable to his own. So, what if it's a third time…?

To secure victory, you must completely eliminate the "next" opportunity!

He must be beheaded no matter what, and his heart pierced with a sword… “Red” Saber took a step forward.

"Red" Assassin's fortress Noble Phantasm, "Vague Sky Garden." Despite being on the battlefield, only this fortress remains shrouded in silence and tranquility.

"So, Master, was 'that' also part of your plan?"

She spoke while letting out a mischievous laugh. Kotomine Shirou watched the scene unfold with an extremely serious expression.

"What?! 'Black' Saber has been resurrected! Wow, this is a miracle that would shock even a saint! It's like 'to hell with magic!'"

After listening to "Red" Caster's speech, Shirou shook his head silently.

"No, that's not resurrection... how should I put it, it's more like possession."

"You mean possession?"

"Among Servants, there are types that can have a strong impact on the Master's body. Generally speaking, the relationship between Master and Servant is similar to that between Master and Familiar, but there are also Servants who possess the ability to share a body with the Master. In this case, the Master becomes a near-immortal being. Of course, that is only limited to the brief period of the Holy Grail War... More importantly, it does not bring any improvement in combat ability, so it can only be used as a countermeasure against Assassins."

"Wait a minute. Even from my perspective, that's not the case at all. That guy isn't a Master; he's undoubtedly a Servant."

"Yes, that's why I said it was possession. It probably summoned 'Black' Saber through the immense magical power of the Command Seals. Of course, even with Command Seals, it's impossible to do something like this under normal circumstances..."

"Black" Saber and "Red" Saber are engaged in a fierce battle. It is a battle between the "Dragon Slayer" and "Red" Saber, a battle that even mythology could not possibly have occurred.

“Only that android is an exception. He carries something related to ‘Black’ Saber. Although it’s unclear whether it’s part of his body or a relic, he used that as a medium to bring Saber into his body.”

"How could that be... We're not those evil spirits that you see everywhere, we're heroic spirits! The purity, density, strength, and hardness of our souls are completely different. It's impossible for our physical abilities to attach to another body."

"Red" Assassin is correct. If Shirou is right, then it should be the "shell." It's an existence cloaked in the shell of "Black" Saber. However, that's impossible. "Black" Saber... no, even other Servants, as long as they are called Heroic Spirits, their physical and magical abilities go without saying, but even their souls are incomparable to those of humans.

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"If a physical body were to possess it, the soul would certainly not be able to withstand it, let alone an artificial human."

"That's because he's an artificial human. Their souls are purer because they're young, untainted by anything, and can withstand any physical corruption."

So-called androids are beings "forged" based on magic circuits. Because they lack the accumulated resources of humans, their souls are as pure and strong as an infant's. A human who has lived for twenty years possesses twenty years' worth of accumulated resources. In crisis situations, this accumulated resources can sometimes unleash tremendous power.

However, when one's body is possessed by another, this accumulation will hinder it, much like a white blood cell. This is because the years of accumulation by the other person are completely different from the years of accumulation by oneself.

However, androids are different. They do not possess any reserves; they are simply beings born from a state of physical maturity. Therefore, they do not exhibit any resistance when possessed.

"Of course, allowing a Heroic Spirit to possess you, even for just a second, is a miracle. Even with the support of Command Seals, it would be quite good if you could maintain it for a few minutes."

"So that's what it means? That thing exists so that it's not a problem even if you ignore it."

Shirou nodded. Admittedly, the resurrection of "Black" Saber was indeed a highly threatening situation. However, it was a different story if it was limited in both time and frequency. Even if he originally possessed the maximum number of Command Seals, he now only had two left. That was utterly insignificant. Perhaps he wasn't used to the battle itself, as he hadn't yet been able to fully unleash the original power of "Black" Saber.

"Even so, the existence of that android... still makes me extremely anxious."

To Shirou, everyone gathered on this battlefield is a pawn. Whether they stand against him, on his side, or even include himself... they are all pawns.

But he was clearly different. An unexpected piece suddenly reappeared on the board. Was this the source of his anxiety? Or...?

"How foolish. Even if it's just a fleeting moment of life, wouldn't it be far better to strive to become a perfect being?"

Shirou's mutterings seemed to go unheard by anyone. "Red," Assassin asked.

“That shouldn’t be a problem. But more importantly, Shirou, if we don’t explain things quickly, it’ll be too late. Ruler has also come to this battlefield. Right now, we’re busy dealing with Berserker, but once she gets to this garden, everything will be over.”

“Yes, I have their permission... Next, all that’s left is to perform the transfer ceremony that both parties agree on. That should be easy. However, since the ceremony must be performed consecutively, it will still take a little time.”

"Well, if those three riders try to interfere, I'll buy you some time."

"Please, I'm counting on you..." Shirou left the scene with a bright smile. What remained were the two Servants under his Master's command.

“Speaking of Caster, now that it’s just the two of us, I’d like to ask you something.”

"Ah, I also have something I'd like to ask. So please ask first, Your Majesty."

"What exactly are you planning?"

"Red" Assassin maintained her alluring smile, yet a cold emotion seeped into her eyes as she stared at Caster. It was very much like the eyes of a snake eyeing its prey.

Then, Caster, who didn't break out in a cold sweat at all when faced with such a gaze, but only responded with a bewildered expression, also possessed extraordinary courage. Despite having no weapons or even magic, he still had a silver tongue.

"It's nothing. As I said before, I just want to follow and watch over Master... Kotomine Shirou's illusory yet grand dream."

"Hmph, is that the kind of person you are, storyteller? His dream is indeed as fragile as a glass artifact, and very grand. Countless hardships and obstacles lie ahead, and even whether he can overcome them is unknown. But... suppose our Master overcomes all the hardships and finally reaches 'that'..."

That can only be called a miracle. The dream that Shirou told "Red" Assassin was a topic that ordinary people would laugh at as ridiculous, but only the abnormal would seriously discuss.

"The role you played will cease to exist in this world."

"It's not just me, it's you too... no, it's all the Heroic Spirits!"

Upon hearing this, "Red" Assassin smiled slightly:

“I’m different. I have my own role to play. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have agreed to Shirou’s plan.”

"Ah, I see. Is that how it is! Hmm, indeed, once Master's dream is realized, there will be no need for this world to write stories anymore. But... the process of developing to that point is a masterpiece. It's a masterpiece that even distributing countless typewriters to countless monkeys could never achieve, a masterpiece that is unprecedented and unparalleled! If I could write such a work, I would naturally have no regrets."

"That makes sense."

Even so, "Red" Assassin's expression remained puzzled. In fact, her suspicion stemmed from his letting "Red" Berserker go.

If Shirou's plan goes smoothly, this man might even deliberately create some kind of suffering.

"Oh, you mean that? Then you don't need to worry!"

"What do you mean you don't need to worry about?"

With exaggerated gestures and arms outstretched, the "red" Caster spoke in a singing tone:

"Our Master is already 'facing an enemy called death and oblivion' and is striving for victory! Such an incredible plan cannot possibly be without anyone interfering! I don't need to resort to any despicable schemes; all sorts of people will certainly try to hinder him! And then! And then I am even more certain that our Master will overcome all these obstacles!"

Seeing that "Red" Caster was talking excitedly, "Red" Assassin finally relaxed her guard against him.

"I see. In that case, I can understand your attitude. Caster, you think someone will interfere, right? Specifically, who will interfere?"

"That goes without saying, it's her right now, at a loss because of her ignorance."

"Ruler, huh? Indeed, the privileges she possesses are quite threatening, but aren't we already taking action to counter them?"

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"No, no, although privilege is threatening, what's truly frightening is her herself."

"What, do you know her?"

"There aren't many saintly spirits who hold high the holy banner in the world. She is my country's worthy enemy. A pitiful and mad country girl who was destroyed because she followed the voice of God... Joan of Arc."

"Oh, is that guy an enemy of your country?"

"Red" Assassin laughed after saying this. Just as she said, Joan of Arc, as the savior of France, raised the banner of rebellion and routed the English army. Although she was eventually captured for betrayal, their resentment must have run deep. At the time, the works of the British literary world regarded her as an enemy, subjecting her to various forms of verbal attacks.

"No, no, there's no resentment left now. After all, isn't our Master a saint from the Far East? That means Britain and France are completely irrelevant. It's just that if she tries to interfere, we'll have to crush her without mercy."

"Will you be the one to come?"

"By me? How could that be? I'm leaving those matters to you, Your Majesty."

"Red" Caster laughed loudly, while "Red" Assassin sighed, "I knew you'd say that."

"And then? What is it you want to ask?"

"It's none other than our Master's matter. Shirou is of course his real name, but where did Kotomine come from? It couldn't have been chosen randomly, could it?"

"Ah, that. It seems that Kotomine is his adoptive father. Needless to say, he was originally a person with no one to rely on. So, he asked the supervisor named Kotomine, who survived with him, for help, and thus obtained a legitimate identity."

"Oh, I see. So that's why he became the supervisor of the Holy Grail War."

"It seems so. But that priest has been dead for a long time, and there doesn't seem to be any interaction between him and that man who was like a sworn brother... What's with that look and smile of yours?"

"No, no, I just feel that our Master really trusts you a lot. When I ask him, he always just brushes me off."

"That's probably just because you're not trusted by him."

If you accidentally reveal your background to "Red" Caster, who knows where it might leak out? It might even be written into a biography and published.

"Hmm, I don't think I'm the kind of evil person who gleefully exposes other people's privacy... Ouch."

A jolt came from the bottom of the garden. Like an earthquake, the entire garden shook.

"What was that just now?"

"Is this the aftermath of Berserker's attack? It seems he's nearing his breaking point."

"Red" Assassin gave the order to ascend the Sky Garden. It wouldn't be a joke if that "weapon" targeted the garden. Its intended target wasn't the garden, but the city of Milenia.

"But... what if the Holy Grail breaks?"

"Don't worry. The Greater Grail is located underground in the fortress, and it's not something that can be destroyed by mere rubble. As long as Berserker doesn't attack it on his own initiative, there won't be any problems. Besides, that guy no longer has any rationality left."

"Red" Assassin used his clairvoyant magic to identify Ruler, who was fighting "Red" Berserker.

"So... what does Ruler plan to do while confronting Berserker? If she gets caught in the final blow, even she won't be able to escape unscathed."

Indeed, as "Red" Assassin had said, the rebellious warrior Spartacus was about to unleash his final attack. His target was the fortress of Melenia, where the Suppressors had gathered. The berserker was completely oblivious to the fact that his Master was also there.

When his magically inflated body began to crumble under its own weight, Berserker finally reached his breaking point... This strike was the final blow on this battlefield.

coming soon.

Ruler was now certain of this. The next strike would be the most powerful attack of "Red" Berserker. And it would also be his final strike. He would likely exhaust even the magic necessary to sustain his existence in the mortal realm, ultimately vanishing.

If that is the path chosen by Spartacus, the Heroic Spirit, she will not stop him.

However, she still had to avoid getting herself involved in the situation.

She first turned her gaze to the Hanging Gardens, which seemed to be mocking her, and then looked at Saber, who was engaged in a fierce battle between "black" and "red".

It's a decision. It wasn't a divine revelation, but a decision made based on my own will.

Holding the holy banner, she leaped far back... After confirming that Berserker had turned his gaze toward the fortress, she headed straight for the two Sabers.

She had originally planned to warn them to step back, since the other Servants had already noticed the "Red" Berserker's unusual state and had moved out of the safe zone.

Currently, only Lin Yan, who has transformed into "Black" Saber, "Black" Rider, and "Red" Saber are within the affected area.

not good!

"Red" Saber and "Black" Saber unleashed their Noble Phantasms at each other. The incredibly powerful energy shockwaves not only reached Ruler but also "Red" Berserker.

Having crossed the critical point, the "Red" Berserker immediately roared. As the countdown to its eruption began, the earth started to tremble violently.

Ruler immediately shouted:

"Run away!"

"Red" Saber, who was preparing to deliver the final blow to Lin Yan, stared in astonishment at the Berserker on the verge of shattering. Although she hesitated for a moment, perhaps having heard her Master's instructions, she clicked her tongue and immediately switched to her spirit form.

The Ruler that attaches itself to a real human being... goes without saying.

Lin Yan was also unable to dodge this attack by transforming into a spirit form.

"Lin Yanjun!"

Hearing Ruler's urgent call, Lin Yan, still in a daze, simply shook his head silently. It seemed that due to the attack from "Red" Saber's Noble Phantasm and the intense pain and damage from the backlash of his transformation, he was almost unable to move.

"Let's go. You are a Servant who absolutely cannot be eliminated here."

Despite this, he didn't hesitate to tell Ruler to leave immediately. Ruler sighed helplessly.

"Please don't say such foolish things... I'm the one who brought you here."

"I was the one who chose to embark on the path of battle."

"Ugh! There's a limit to stubbornness!"

"Do they even have the right to criticize others?"

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