Although Higashino Kanade was weaker than the other two, his combat experience and the Sharingan's insight made up for the gap in raw strength. Coupled with Chakra's body-enhancing effects, he was still capable of putting up a fight.
The battle between the three fell into a stalemate. Both sides traded blows, and for a time neither could gain the upper hand. It had become an even match.
To break the deadlock, Higashino Kanade used Fire Release to temporarily force Hephaestion back, then shouted at Grea, "Senior sister, use the Holy Spear directly! Mere mortals like us can't beat a Servant on our own!"
Although relying on a woman to win a fight was hardly glorious for a man, Higashino Kanade aspired to become a freeloader. So what if he had to cling to Grea's thigh, as long as they defeated the enemy?
"Okay!"
Grea raised the Scythe of the Grim Reaper and began to chant.
But before she had even finished half the incantation, Grea's already pale little face turned even whiter. After retching, she dropped straight to her knees, covering her mouth with one hand as she fought not to vomit.
"S-Sorry... I can still... fight..."
Though Grea tried to get back on her feet, her eyes had already begun to spin, and her voice had become weak and listless.
Grea's motion sickness had always been severe. Though she had endured it all this time, the intense battle had drained what little stamina she had left. She no longer had the energy to suppress the symptoms of her motion sickness.
"Even though I was prepared for this, it really isn't funny when it actually happens."
Higashino Kanade sighed softly, grabbed Grea by the back of her collar, and tossed her backward.
"Ahhh—"
Grea's body traced a graceful arc through