Ch. 881Hellfire Strike That Shook Avalon!
Key Plot Points & Events
- Saber faces Black Saber (Avenger) and uses Excalibur, but it's not enough to stop Avenger's Karmic Fire Strike, Roar, My Wrath.
- Saber deploys Avalon, her strongest defensive Noble Phantasm, which blocks and reflects Avenger's attack.
- Avenger's self-modification ability heals her injuries, and her hatred grows stronger due to Saber's similarity to her past self.
Character Developments
- Saber: Realizes the power of Avenger and decides to retreat, planning to regroup and strategize with others.
- Black Saber (Avenger): Her hatred intensifies upon seeing Saber, who reminds her of her past self.
Significant Themes
- Hatred and its consequences (Avenger's power and personality are driven by hatred).
- The power of defense vs. offense (Avalon's absolute defense vs. Avenger's aggressive attacks).
- The cost of using powerful Noble Phantasms (Saber's depleted Magic Power).
Character Interactions
- Saber and Black Saber: Their interaction fuels Black Saber's hatred and leads Saber to decide to retreat and regroup.
- Saber, Shirou, and Rin: Saber decides to act according to their plan and retreat, signaling a need for combined efforts against Avenger.