Miss Surtr will ignite the world

Not far from the battlefield where Surtr and the two Servants fought, in a quiet park.

Red and blue figures intertwine in the park.

The spear and the short sword collided in the air at a speed invisible to ordinary people, creating sparks.

Each attack was imbued with a magic that would leave ordinary magicians speechless.

The wind pressure generated by each collision is enough to rival the magic of a five-bar chant.

That was a movement that ordinary eyes could not possibly follow.

But even an ordinary person can clearly see that the red figure has fallen into a disadvantageous position.

"What's wrong? Haven't you eaten?"

Lancer shouted this, a smug smile on his face, as he unleashed a barrage of attacks on the white-haired archers before him with his spear.

no respond.

Chatting during battle is something only those with lingering charm can do.

But Archer doesn't have that lingering charm now.

He was already doing his best just to defend against the opponent's attack. His dark face was covered in sweat, veins bulged on his forehead, and he clenched his teeth.

The twin swords held in his hand were destroyed, then projected again, destroyed again, and projected again.

This process has been repeated countless times.

Despite his best efforts to defend himself, the opponent's spear still left several wounds on his body.

Perhaps engaging in close combat from the start was a mistake.

Archer felt a pang of regret.

He still made the mistake of relying on empiricism.

Having experienced the Fifth Holy Grail War, he still had a certain level of confidence in the strength of his Servants, even if his Master had changed.

Since he preferred close combat, he went for it.

Then I regretted it.

The Lancer in front of me is far stronger than I ever imagined; I'm no match for him in close combat!

The compatibility between Master and Servant only affects the Servant's attitude. Unless it's some kind of dramatic outburst, even if you change Masters, there shouldn't be such a big change.

why?

Archer was puzzled, the only thing he noticed was that the other person's attire had changed slightly. The colors were darker, and even the patterns were different from what he remembered.

Is that the reason?

What a joke! Where did the Servant get the idea that changing their outfit would make them stronger?

Archer had a hundred complaints he wanted to vent, but now was clearly not the time. He had to change his fighting style, or he would definitely get stabbed to death.

While Lancer and Archer were locked in fierce combat, a similarly intense chase was taking place in the woods next to the park.

Rin Tohsaka ran wildly through the forest, beads of sweat seeping from her forehead, panting heavily.

Behind her, a woman in a pea-red suit chased after her like a demon, moving at an incredible speed.

After only a brief exchange, Rin knew that she was no match for him; the magic she possessed was completely ineffective against him.

They could only barely escape by using enhancements.

But at this speed, it shouldn't take long for them to catch up.

Thinking this, Rin tightly gripped a fluorescent yellow gem in her right hand, a look of heartache flashing across her face for a second. She turned her head, and when the two were close enough, she seized the opportunity and suddenly swung it backward.

The brilliance of the gemstone shimmered in Bazett's eyes, and the terrifying magic contained within was released into the air, creating a deafening explosion behind him.

The impact caused Rin to stagger slightly, but its power was undeniable.

How's it going?

Thinking this, she turned her head to look behind her.

Then she saw the woman rush out from the other side of the smoke and dust, her hands clasped in front of her, a green glow flowing on her gloves, seemingly unaffected.

It caused some damage; the hem of my clothes got slightly dirty.

"You dodged it? At this distance? Are you kidding me!"

Three shocks in a row.

The gems she just used were the ten gems she had accumulated over seventeen years. Each one was equivalent to a Grade A Grand Magic spell, powerful enough to blow up a house.

At that distance, even if you dodge a direct hit, how could you possibly escape without taking any damage!

Why are all the guys in this Holy Grail War like this?!

The shocking reality before her eyes left Rin somewhat confused, but she did not forget that she was currently in a critical situation.

The woman was right in front of her, and she subconsciously adopted a Bajiquan stance.

Unlike ordinary magicians, she never forgets to train her body. Even if she can't beat Servants, she can still have considerable combat power through magic enhancement.

Moreover, the instructor is still Kirei Kotomine, so she still has some experience in close combat.

Thinking this, she swung her fist and charged at Bazett.

However, the result is obvious.

As the Mage Association's most powerful designated seal executor, Bazett's combat skills and experience far surpass those of Rin at present.

Use your left hand to slap away the opponent's fist while it's still in the air, and then immediately thrust out with your right fist.

A sharp pain shot through his abdomen, and a muffled sound escaped his lips uncontrollably.

A gemstone that had been placed in her abdomen shattered with a crash, and she flew backward like a kite with a broken string.

"It looks like it's in a lot of pain."

At Ryudouji Temple, Surtr, who witnessed everything from Fukukin's perspective, felt sorry for Rin.

Meeting Bazett was just bad luck for her; he was someone a magician at her level could never defeat.

But it really was Bazett.

Since we were prepared, it wasn't so unexpected.

Berserker's attack caused Surtr to abandon his plan to go to the church, and now it seems that Kirei Kotomine may have been killed by Bazett.

Surtr felt a headache coming on just thinking about the opponent's Noble Phantasm.

The only solution I could think of was to have Medea distract the enemy so that she could fight Lancer one-on-one.

Moreover, Lancer's performance today surprised her.

Red A is completely powerless in close combat.

The intensity of the attack was vastly different from anything she had encountered before.

Excluding the possibility that the other party deliberately held back that day, and considering that new outfit, there was only one possibility Surtr could think of.

Ascension.

This is not just the leveling system in the game.

In fact, Ascension is a technique that allows a Servant to approach their state before death.

God-era warriors like Lancer and Berserker are generally weakened after becoming Servants, but the effects of Spirit Origin Ascension are still quite considerable.

Given Lancer's magical skill and the Command Seals he obtained by defeating Kirei Kotomine, it might actually be feasible.

The troublesome guy has become even more troublesome.

Surtr sighed helplessly; indeed, the real world is always full of surprises.

If nothing unexpected happens, Rin will be eliminated tonight.

If nothing unexpected happens.

fsn: Chapter Twenty-Six - Bankruptcy

Emiya Shirou rubbed his arm, carrying a book he had borrowed from the library in one hand, and walked down the deserted street.

He had just returned from Shinji's house.

The entire house was scorched by the fire, and we need to move out for a while.

For this reason, Shinji dragged him along to help him move, and he hasn't returned until now.

The process was far from easy; the horrific sight of flames burning through him from the inside out several times was a real eye-opener for Shirou Emiya.

The police said the explosion was caused by a gas leak, and even Shinji's grandfather died in the blast.

How pitiful.

There seem to be quite a few of these kinds of things happening lately, so he needs to be careful.

You might as well prepare a fire extinguisher at home.

Reminding himself to pay attention to fire safety, Shirou Emiya quickened his pace.

Unlike the bustling new capital, the streets of Fukayama Town are almost deserted at night due to development, and with the current weather, there are even fewer pedestrians; you can't see a single person for quite a while.

There were only a few dim streetlights around, and even he couldn't help but feel a chill down his spine.

Emiya Shirou tightened his coat and exhaled a puff of white breath.

"Don't scare yourself unnecessarily."

"—"

As soon as he finished speaking, he vaguely heard a sound beside him, which made him pause in his steps.

"boom."

There was another sound, this time much clearer, like something had exploded.

Is there any construction going on around here?

Emiya Shirou thought to himself.

Then came another explosion, each time closer than the last, and the ground could be felt to tremble slightly.

Just as he realized something was getting closer, a louder explosion than before came from the nearby woods.

From his perspective, he could even see clods of earth being blown into the air from the woods.

Just as he was hesitating whether to leave directly or leave immediately, a red figure tumbled out of the woods like a rag doll at a speed of at least 60 miles per hour.

That's Tohsaka-san?

He recognized the tattered cloth as belonging to Rin Tohsaka, a very popular girl from the same school.

For one reason only, the two of them could be considered to remember each other's names.

But why is the other party here? And why did they fly out in that manner, as if they had been knocked away?

Shirou Emiya wondered aloud, but his body instinctively wanted to step forward and catch the other person.

But catching a person flying through the air is something that only happens in novels. The moment he starts moving, the person has already crashed to the ground like a meteorite and rolled backwards several times.

"Tohsaka-san."

It must be dead.

With that thought in mind, Shirou Emiya ran to Rin Tohsaka's side, only to be surprised to find that she had already shakily gotten up from the ground.

Moreover, his hands and feet were intact, and there was no sign of fractures.

Tohsaka's vitality is a bit too tenacious.

"Hey, are you alright? I'll call an ambulance for you right away."

In any case, it's definitely better to call an ambulance in this situation.

"Ahem, that woman!!!"

With an air of urgency as if she were about to cough up her stomach, Rin spat out a sound of gritted teeth.

At that moment, she noticed that there was another person beside her.

"Emiya-kun? What are you doing here?"