Strength far beyond Shirou's expectations easily overwhelmed the divine-forged twin blades, which possessed neither Magic Resistance nor Divinity.
More importantly, the scale of Mana Burst was completely incomparable to before.
Although his weapons had been knocked away, Shirou secretly felt relieved:
If he hadn't tested her strength just now and had instead tried to block recklessly, both his arms would certainly have been broken.
At the same time, Shirou noticed that although Saber's strength had risen by several levels, her speed had decreased.
While Shirou was thinking, Black Saber had already closed in, her raised demonic sword resembling the claws of an evil dragon.
"What a shame, Shirou... Why did you have to come looking for death? If you had simply left Fuyuki City, I could have spared your life."
The Black Swordsman's voice held not the slightest ripple, but Shirou could still hear the reproach in it.
"Didn't we agree? We were going to decide the victor."
Shirou answered empty-handed. A barely perceptible flicker of hesitation passed through Black Saber's eyes.
Then, without the slightest hesitation, she swung Tyrant's Hammer.
There was probably no time to project another weapon, so—
"Lady Avalon!"
"Hehe, leave it to me~!"
At the instant Black Saber brought the Reversed Holy Sword down toward Shirou's head—
"This is the combined finishing move between Master and me... Fake Unlimited Blade Works!!"
The Flower Magus's cheerful voice rang across the boundless wasteland.
In an instant, Shirou's figure vanished from where he stood, and the Evil Dragon's Breath released by Black Saber struck nothing.
"...Huh?"
Avenger blinked and couldn't help making a startled sound.
"...!"
Black Saber halted her charge, gripping the demonic sword in one hand as she adopted a guarded stance. At the same time, she frowned and looked around.
They had been inside the