Why would they take such a huge risk to retrieve the Grail before the outcome of the war had even been decided?
Just then, a gust of wind lifted Jeanne's beautiful hair.
Only after she reacted did she realize that it wasn't wind at all, but Shirou, flying into the sky like an arrow released from its bow.
"What!?"
Semiramis's eyes widened.
After an entire night of bitter fighting and endless hardship, she had finally seen the Greater Grail she had dreamed of.
It was clearly right in front of her, yet the "Black" Saber had suddenly charged out.
The red-haired boy flew toward the Greater Grail in a straight line. At this speed, he would snatch it away before the Floating Garden could successfully retrieve it.
"I see. Flight achieved through 'Mana Burst'..."
Father Kirei stroked his chin with interest as he watched Shirou on the screen.
After Jeanne sensed Spartacus's movements and left the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, he had finally been able to return to the base as well.
"However, unless he already knew our plans, it would have been impossible for him to respond so quickly. Was it really just a coincidence?"
"Who cares about that...!"
Semiramis bit her red lip, raised her hand, and ordered the Floating Garden to attack.
The eleven pitch-black coffins surrounding the floating fortress turned their muzzles and fired Magic Bullets packed with power.
If Shirou had been unfamiliar with their attack method, he might have been shot down by Semiramis.
Unfortunately, he had already experienced that attack once before.
The Light Cannon emphasized suppression and wasn't good at attacking small targets. As long as he focused on evading, even Mana Burst would let him dodge it.
Thus, before everyone's eyes, and with Semiramis wearing an embarrassed and furious