Type-Moon: Shinji Matou Also Wants to Be the Protagonist

The scarlet spear tip pierced through his back and exited through his chest, drawing a dazzling arc in the air with warm blood.

Kiritsugu Emiya's pupils suddenly contracted, and the accelerated state of time froze fatally at that moment.

He was too focused on the crumbling concrete structure above him, too focused on calculating every possible escape route.

But they overlooked the one thing that should never have been overlooked.

He had already confirmed that Lancer's Master was dead, and Lancer should have already left the stage by now.

"cough--"

Blood gushed from Kiritsugu's mouth as he looked down at the spear tip protruding from his chest.

The familiar patterns, the familiar crimson—it was a treasure he had studied repeatedly in the documents.

The Crimson Rose of Destruction, Lancer Diarmuid's signature weapon, can nullify any defense made of magic.

For Kiritsugu, who relies on the control of his own time, this is almost a natural enemy-like restraint.

The gun was suddenly pulled out, spraying a cloud of blood, and Kiritsugu's body fell forward.

The assassin's next shot landed on Kiritsugu Emiya's head, a ruthless and chilling act.

Fortunately, Saber reacted quickly and swung her invisible longsword to cleave the yellow magic spear in two.

"Emiya Kiritsugu!"

Artoria's voice came through the consciousness link, tinged with an unusual panic.

"...Keep going."

Kiritsugu gritted his teeth, pressing his left hand firmly against the wound on his chest, while his right hand reached for the Contender at his waist.

His lungs were pierced, and each breath was accompanied by a hissing sound of churning blood and foam.

Although his control over the time was disrupted, his extensive combat experience allowed him to make the best choice.

"Three meters to the left, behind the wall."

He relayed the next route he sensed to Artoria, while simultaneously rolling his body to the right.

The third shot followed closely, piercing the spot where he had just fallen, leaving a deep hole in the concrete floor.

Artoria understood the urgency of the situation, gritted her teeth, hoisted Kiritsugu Emiya onto her back, and continued sprinting toward the parking lot exit.

Diarmuid emerged from the shadows, his handsome face bearing a crazed expression.

The boiling killing intent made the surrounding temperature seem to drop several degrees.

He laughed wildly as he chased closely behind the two, occasionally using his spirit form to dodge the collapsing rubble and steel bars.

He brandished his two magic guns, sending shards of rock flying as projectiles to block enemies ahead.

His frenzied fighting style almost made the two fleeing men think they were facing a Berserker.

Chapter 63: Disarmament

The noise of the building collapse quickly subsided, with only billowing smoke and dust still rising.

But not long after, other noises came from the smoke-filled ruins—the sound of weapons clashing.

"Die! Die! Die!"

Diarmuid's hoarse roar was accompanied by a barrage of attacks.

His target was Artoria, who was covered in blood.

Before the building completely buried everything, Saber managed to escape with Kiritsugu Emiya.

However, the price was that Kiritsugu Emiya was almost riddled with holes, but fortunately, Avalon was helpful, allowing him to still breathe.

"Hold him back!"

After emerging from underground, Kiritsugu Emiya, without taking a break, immediately gave Saber orders.

He then fled without hesitation, covered in blood.

Artoria gritted her teeth as she watched Kiritsugu Emiya stagger away.

She had never seen the relic that Kiritsugu Emiya used to summon her.

But now she's pretty sure it's definitely her sword sheath.

She was all too familiar with that unreasonable immortality and healing ability.

But she didn't understand why Kiritsugu Emiya and Irisviel were keeping this from her.

If we simply return the scabbard to her, she can unleash her full potential.

However, now is not the time to pursue this matter.

“When we get back, you must give me an explanation.”

Artoria blocked Lancer with her sword, her back to the direction where Kiritsugu Emiya had left, and said this.

Kiritsugu Emiya heard this, but he didn't respond and just kept retreating.

His figure quickly disappeared into the shadows of the abandoned factory, leaving only a trail of dark red bloodstains winding across the concrete ground.

Artoria didn't turn around; she could feel the moment that gaze completely disappeared.

As she had come to know over the days, Emiya Kiritsugu always placed efficiency above all else.

Including his own life, and also her trust.

"Die! You all must die!"

Lancer's spear tip drew a crimson arc in the air, each word brimming with chilling killing intent.

"Shut up."

Artoria's response was brief and sharp; her holy sword swept out, and a golden torrent of magic forced Lancer back several steps.

Her movements were without the slightest hesitation, as if the previous incident had never happened, but the fingers gripping the sword tightened even more than before.

She noticed that Lancer's strength had increased abnormally.

It is likely that his Master strengthened him with Command Seals and all his magical power before his death.

Artoria's feeling was right. Kenneth's original Command Seals were never used until Solau took them away. Now, along with all the magical power he had obtained from Solau, he used them all on Lancer at once.

Artoria already possessed an incurable wound inflicted by Diarmuid.

During her escape in the underground parking lot, several more explosions occurred, causing further damage to her body.

All these factors combined led Artoria to realize that she was no match for Lancer at this moment.

After only a few rounds of fighting, she had several more wounds on her body.

Kiritsugu Emiya hasn't gone far yet; if they retreat, he definitely can't outrun Lancer.

But if the show drags on any longer, she'll probably have to leave early.

Is this the end of her wish?

Just as despair began to grow in Artoria's heart, a dark figure suddenly appeared beside her.

He kicked the crazed Diarmuid away.

Artoria was startled and immediately put a safe distance away.

She recognized the person who came; it was Berserker. She vividly remembered his battle with Gilgamesh at the Emiya residence.

But the Berserker who appeared today gave Artoria a strange feeling.

Not only was the previous violent feeling gone, but for some reason, the other party also gave her a sense of familiarity.

However, the current situation doesn't allow her time to observe carefully.

Because Lancer, who had been forced back, pounced on him again.

But the dark-skinned knight stepped forward and grabbed a bare steel bar.

As the magic surged, scarlet patterns appeared on the steel bars.

Then, the Black Knight was seen easily deflecting Lancer's attack with a steel bar in hand.

The skill displayed during that moment caused Artoria's expression to change.

Compared to the previous berserker, he has now reached a new level in performance.

Just then, two divine weapons suddenly shot down from above, followed by Gilgamesh's arrogant voice.

"You bastard, how dare you show your face before me!"

Everyone present looked up and saw Gilgamesh sitting on a flying boat, looking down at the people below.

They lingered on the berserker the longest, seemingly wondering why this mad dog was so calm today.

"Since you bastards have all gathered together, then I will send you all on your way."

Golden light unfolded behind Gilgamesh, from which priceless weapons emerged.

This angle is just too good; I'll regret it if I don't shoot something here.

After targeting the three people below, a dense, torrential downpour began.

Faced with this overwhelming attack, the three people below reacted in different ways.

Artoria gripped her holy sword tightly, gritting her teeth as she intercepted the incoming weapon.

The Black Knight effortlessly caught an oncoming spear and then deflected the attack with astonishing martial skill.

Diarmuid had no time to react.

Because it wasn't just Gilgamesh in the sky who attacked him; after blocking the first wave of attacks, the Black Knight rushed to Diarmuid's side.

A masterful disarming technique was then applied to Diarmuid.

The Black Knight stole both the "Destroyable Yellow Rose" and the "Demon-Slaying Red Rose".

Furthermore, as the power of the Knight's Undying Hands was applied to the Noble Phantasm, Lancelot seized control of it.

After acquiring the two Noble Phantasms, the Black Knight's magical power surged. With superb martial arts, he swept away the attacking weapon and sent it back the way it came, slashing straight at Gilgamesh's face.

Although the automatic defense Noble Phantasm beside Gilgamesh intercepted it, the act of slapping him in the face still enraged Gilgamesh, and both old and new grudges surged into his heart.

"You bastard, do you really want to die so soon?"

The attacks, which had been directed at three people, instantly converged on the Black Knight.

But after successfully provoking him, the Black Knight turned and ran.

It was as if he came here solely for Lancer's two Noble Phantasms.

Moreover, the abundant magic power allowed the Berserker to unleash its full potential without restraint, making it extremely fast at escaping and its movements unpredictable, greatly affecting Gilgamesh's accuracy.

Gilgamesh couldn't bear the shame of letting that bastard get away again, so he chased after him without hesitation.

Only a bewildered Artoria and a badly wounded Lancer were left behind.

Chapter 64: The Holy Grail War Shouldn't Be Like This!

Let's rewind a little.

Saber and Irisviel wandered around the city like headless flies.

This made those with ulterior motives who were monitoring them almost impatient.

But just then, a deafening roar exploded on the edge of the city, drawing everyone's attention.

An unfinished building on the outskirts of Xindu collapsed amidst a deafening explosion.

The towering flames and smoke resembled a giant mushroom cloud.

The familiar scene startled everyone in the city.

If I remember correctly, didn't the same thing happen in another building a few days ago?

While everyone was distracted by the explosion, no one noticed that Saber had disappeared without a trace.

Irisviel's expression changed drastically, and she immediately rushed towards the direction of the explosion.

Tokiomi Tohsaka, who had been monitoring them all along, quickly realized what was happening.

This must mean that Kiritsugu Emiya and Kenneth have clashed again.

Tokiomi Tohsaka's heart skipped a beat at that moment.