But no matter what, his mind still could not fully keep up. That man still hesitated when it came to swinging his sword. That was precisely why "Red" Saber had managed to surpass him in every respect in this battle... just "this time."
And without a doubt, this was the first battle for the Homunculus who possessed "Black" Saber's body.
Her instincts warned her that she had to defeat him in this first battle, that she had to sever his head now, while he had reverted from his transformed state.
The next time he transformed, he would probably face her with greater resolve and gain strength enough to match her. And if there was a third time...
If she wanted victory, she had to eliminate the chance of a "next time" entirely!
No matter what, she had to sever his head and pierce his heart with her sword... "Red" Saber took a step forward.
"Red" Assassin's fortress Noble Phantasm, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Though it stood on the battlefield, only this fortress was shrouded in silence and calm.
"Then, Master. Was 'that' also part of your calculations?"
She spoke with a mischievous laugh. Kirei Shirou watched the phenomenon below with an exceptionally grim expression.
"What, what! 'Black' Saber came back to life! My, my, what a miracle that would make even saints jump in fright! It's practically, 'To hell with magic and all that!'"
Hearing "Red" Caster's remarks, Shirou silently shook his head.
"No, that wasn't resurrection... How should I put it? It was more like possession."
"Possession, you say?"
"Among Servants, there are also types that can exert a powerful influence over their Master's body. Normally, the relationship between Master and Servant is like that between a master and a familiar, but some Servants possess skills that allow