A dimensional journey starting from the Dragon Clan

Chapter 1144 Being affirmed and understood by others

If Kiritsugu's magic bullet is interfered with by magic, the impact of the "origin" in the bullet will be severely fed back to the magic circuit of the magician.

If a magician's magic circuit is compared to a high-voltage current loop, Kiritsugu's bullet is a drop of water. What will happen if a conductive liquid adheres to a dense electrical circuit - a short circuit in the circuit will cause the current to destroy the circuit itself, causing a complete failure.

Just like that, "short-circuiting" the magic circuit is the terrifying effect of Kiritsugu's costume.

If you want to avoid the damage caused by Kiritsugu's magic bullets, you must use physical means to defend against the bullets without relying on any magic. In view of this, Kiritsugu's use of the 30-06 SpringField bomb can be said to be a vicious choice. From the beginning, there was no armor that could completely protect against bullets designed for hunting rifles. That is a type of bullet that is known for its penetrating power. As long as you don't ride in an armored vehicle, you can't avoid being injured.

Just one shot. Just that is enough. Kiritsugu dared to choose the Thompson Contender, which was not suitable for actual combat, as his ceremonial weapon, just to carry it as a pistol with the greatest physical destructive power.

After his beloved gun completed its mission, Kiritsugu pressed his finger on the trigger and swung the long gun body downwards as if to shake off blood stains. The empty cartridge case bounced into the void from the magazine with a folding structure. It fell to the marble floor with a faint smoke residue.

Kiritsugu had no emotion about the victory. This time it was the same as before, successful guidance coupled with a calculated conclusion. That's all.

The lethality of Kiritsugu's magic bullet depends on how many magic circuits are activated by the target at the moment it hits the target. Because what destroys the body of the magician is the magic power of the magician himself. At this point, it is absolutely fatal to Kayneth. Because he was constantly challenged and used his magic to the limit, Kiritsugu achieved the highest result he expected.

Even such a powerful Moon Spirit Essence Liquid. If the magic power of the magician is interrupted, that's the end of it. Kayneth lay down in the sea of ​​mercury that returned to its original liquid state and spread all over the floor, his body convulsing slightly. The former Rhodes.\\nElmeloi has now become as harmless as a baby. Now, not to mention having the power of a magician, his body may not even have the functions of a normal human being.

Although if left alone, he will die sooner or later. However, Kiritsugu's principle is to definitely deliver the final blow to the fallen enemy. He switched Calico, who still had bullets, to burst fire, and walked towards Kayneth, who was already like a living dead. Shot him in the head at very close range. In this way, one of the seven groups competing for the Holy Grail fell away.

But at that time, Kiritsugu felt a huge magical aura approaching and frowned.

Kiritsugu immediately raised Calico and took aim without hesitation. Shoot continuously at the fallen Kayneth. However, the bullet burst into sparks in the void, bounced in all directions and disappeared. It was the twin spears of Red and Yellow that made rapid movements that could not be seen clearly.

Faced with Lancer who materialized in the position of protecting Kayneth, Kiritsugu could only click his tongue. It was really unpredictable that he was stopped by the enemy's Servant at this moment.

Originally, Kiritsugu thought Saber was holding Lancer back when he came to the city alone from Kayneth. But in this case, how did the spearmen break through the King of Knights? If Saber was defeated, Kiritsugu would also confirm that the supplier of magic power had disappeared. However, Kiritsugu's magic power is still firmly absorbed by Saber somewhere. His Servant was undoubtedly still alive.

Then...\\nThere is only one conclusion that can be drawn - it can only be thought that Saber took the initiative to make way for Lancer.

Lancer stared at the shaken Kiritsugu with ice-like eyes. Holding the two guns with his right hand, he freed his left hand to pick up Kayneth's body. Kiritsugu did not act rashly against what seemed like an unprepared move. It was just confirmed that bullets are useless against Servants.

"——You should understand how easy it is to pierce you here now, right? Master of Saber."

For Lancer, if it weren't for what Saber said just now, it would be difficult to figure out that the man in front of him who doesn't look like a magician is the Master of Einzbern. But he knew the strength of his master Kayneth. Since he is a master who can break Rhodes's magic, there is no room for doubt.

But - no, that's why. Lancer's spear point was not pointed at Kiritsugu.

"I won't let you kill my Master. I won't kill Saber's Master either. Neither I nor she want to end in this way."

"..."

Is that what happened? - Kiritsugu sighed again at the incompatibility between himself and the contracted Servant.

"Don't forget it. You can survive now only because of the nobleness of the King of Knights."

Lancer told Kiritsugu with cold sarcasm in his words, and then he hugged Kayneth, broke through the window next to him, and jumped out of the city.

Kiritsugu was not stupid enough to give chase. As Lancer said, it was completely suicidal. Since Saber is not here now, Kiritsugu has no choice.

No.\\nEven if Saber is by his side, will Kiritsugu entrust matters to her?

Although Lancer's Heroic Spirit Diarmuid was also a very honest guy, Saber's stupid chivalry spirit that was not inferior to him was completely beyond Kiritsugu's understanding.

Probably, she firmly believed in her mind that Lancer would never kill Kiritsugu. I think she is completely abnormal. The King of Knights actually allowed his Master to be exposed alone to the enemy's Servant. If Lancer made a mistake, her Holy Grail War would be over. Even if the spearman had no such intention, if Kayneth was still conscious. He should probably use a command spell to force him. Didn't she even think of that level of possibility?

Kiritsugu was suitably dazed and lit the cigarette in his mouth.

How ironic. A heroic spirit who has unilaterally formed a foolish trusting relationship with the enemy's Servant but is deeply estranged from his own Master. Even though he prides himself on having the best abilities, is there such a difficult chess piece to control?

Sure enough, one should choose one's Servant more carefully - until now, Kiritsugu felt the pain of failure in this matter, while sighing and exhaling purple smoke.

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"——Woman, I want to ask you a question." Kotomine Kirei said in a deep voice while slowly walking towards the helpless woman.

The black-haired woman who was her escort had been knocked to the ground mercilessly like a piece of rag, and she was no longer a threat at all.

"You two seem to be challenging me to protect Emiya Kiritsugu - whose will is that?"

"..."

Kirei grabbed Einzbern's Homcruz who remained silent with one hand and gently lifted her up. The face, as upright and beautiful as a statue, was distorted by pain.

"I ask again. Women, whose will are you fighting for?"

Kirei's question was something he really wanted to know. Who is it that placed unnecessary obstacles on the road to Emiya Kiritsugu? The truth was a very important question to him.

Kirei had already seen through one thing.

No matter how I looked for it, there was no Command Seal on Holmcrus' body. She is not the Servant's Master. This act that is too rash now is definitely not what the Master would do.

In that case, the truth would be what Tokiomi had foreseen at the initial stage - Emiya Kiritsugu was indeed Saber's Master, and the two women were just mere pawns.

Okay, here comes the problem.

If it was Kiritsugu who ordered the two to attack Kirei, then skip them one by one. I just underestimated Kirei. For women, it is too overestimating to regard themselves as opponents. That's all.

In other words, there are other command towers besides Emiya Kiritsugu - skip that one too. Einzbern's primary goal is to protect Kiritsugu as Master. For this, no sacrifice will be spared. Just for the sake of delaying time, we will not hesitate to waste human lives.

However, no matter which possibility remains, there are common questions.

Kirei once again carefully looked at the face of the silver-haired woman who was gasping for oxygen. It is a face that is so beautiful and neat that it looks like a doll. Ruby-like red pupils. She looks exactly like the "Winter Saint" Lislai Heistessa who has been handed down from the portrait.

This Holmcrus is not the Master, but since he participated in the Holy Grail War. Then this figure should be the one responsible for the "Holy Grail Container". Then she should be a key and important presence in the final battle of the Holy Grail War. Sending such chess pieces to the front lines of the battle to expose them to danger is by no means a foolish act simply due to lack of manpower.

——Kirei suddenly felt a strange weight coming from his toes, so he lowered his head and looked.

Because it was too insignificant and unnoticeable, Kirei didn't realize it at all. The weak gasp of pain that started coming from below just now.\\nAt some point, it was close to Kirei's feet.

The bruised black-haired woman stretched out her trembling arms and grabbed Kirei's right foot.

Although the grip strength is very weak, this is probably the strength of her whole body now. I can neither stand nor clench my fists. Even so, those dim eyes burning with hatred still stared at Kirei unwaveringly.

"..."

Kirei wordlessly raised his foot and stepped on the chest of the woman whose ribs were shattered without mercy. The woman who could no longer even whimper did not speak out in pain. Just a miserable "gurgling" sound from the air being squeezed out of the lungs.

Even so, the woman did not let go. Like a drifter clinging to a driftwood, he grabbed Kirei's arm with his weak arms and just continued to stare at Kirei with a hateful expression.

Kirei turned his gaze back again and looked up at the silver-haired woman being lifted into the air.

Even though Holmcruz's breathing was suppressed and her body was twisting in pain, there was no fear on her expression. If that's the case, it wouldn't be surprising. Of course, there is no fear of death or pain in the case of an inhuman imitation doll - but that doesn't make sense. Because Holmcruz's red pupils were undoubtedly filled with hatred and anger as he stared at Kirei.

From the air and from the ground, the two women glared at Kirei with resentment in their eyes.

"You will never be allowed to pass through here."

"Even if I risk my life, I have to stop you here."

Neither of them answered Kirei's question. Who could be the one who ordered them to confront Kirei?

No matter how you think about it, reasoning will produce contradictions.

There, Kirei hypothesized another possibility.

What would happen if these two people came to challenge Kirei based entirely on their own judgment without accepting instructions or promises from anyone?

——That is one of those situations that must not be ignored.

Kirei suddenly felt the familiar spirit breath coming to him quietly. Assassin's voice read directly into Kirei's mind.

"Caster, Lancer and their Master were all defeated and left this forest. Saber will be here soon. My master, this place is very dangerous."

Kirei listened to Assassin's report coldly and nodded in disappointment. It is futile to continue doing anything here. He had no chance of winning if he faced Servant Saber from the front. It should be said...\\nIt is very dangerous to retreat from here now and whether you can escape safely.

The only strategy that can be used now is to stop Saber's pursuit?

Kirei pulled out the new black key from his shirt and without any hesitation, casually pierced the silver-haired Holmcruz's abdomen like cutting cloth.

"Well……!"

The artificial woman let out a silent scream, and blood flowed from her throat. So that's it, is it red? - Kirei thought about his bored sigh while throwing the convulsing body in his hand to the ground.

In short, the key point was avoided. You can probably hold on for a few minutes before dying from bleeding. Should he rescue her, or should he pursue Kirei without saving her? Saber, who is about to arrive, should face these two forced choices.

Up to this point, Kirei didn't even look at the two dying women and started to speed between the trees along the way he came.

After a situation is over, there is no room for overthinking. There is nothing worth recalling about the two women who had just fought to the death.

Despite this, the eyes of those two people kept echoing in Kirei's mind as he ran.

That's real hate. Their murderous intention is definitely not caused by a sense of obligation or professional awareness.

The women were not there to protect Einzbern's victory, but to protect Emiya Kiritsugu as a person. If it was the former, the two of them would have cooperated with Kiritsugu in the city to fight against foreign enemies. Instead of adopting such a sound strategy, they tried to defend without Kiritsugu.

Stay away from Emiya Kiritsugu's intentions, but still want to protect Kiritsugu's will. The persistence of longing for victory in an impossible battle.

What did those women expect and entrust to this man Kiritsugu? In a field where the gap in combat power and winning rate cannot be explained, what is guarded and implemented?

Kirei was the only one who knew how to make people act like this without any reason.

belief--

If those two people had "faith" in Emiya Kiritsugu and assisted him...\\nthen their stupid behavior would all make sense. However, that will raise a major question in the end.

Women tend to be selfish creatures. Only when these two women fully affirm and understand "him" can it be possible for them to sacrifice themselves for "him".

That is to say - is Emiya Kiritsugu a character that is recognized and understood by others?