Chapter 443

It couldn't possibly be anyone else.

Crimson Moon Brunestud defeated Shirou utterly with just his Mystic Eyes and claws—using only his basic abilities.

According to previous survivors, Shirou seemed to have been forced to use his weapon during the last battle... How did I manage to do that?

Damn it, I have absolutely no memory of that part.

"It's truly speechless."

A stunned voice came from Crimson Moon Brunestud.

"I was initially quite pleased to receive your challenge, thinking I had finally met a man with a bit of backbone."

Your fighting spirit has collapsed so quickly?... I'm utterly disappointed.

Crimson Moon's tone was no longer pleasant, but filled with anger.

He realized that Shirou had lost his will to fight.

No information could escape those alluring, scarlet Mystic Eyes.

Those eyes were the pinnacle of all Mystic Eyes in the world, "Rainbow" level Mystic Eyes.

Those beautiful, kaleidoscope-like eyes swirled with numerous extraordinary abilities befitting their myriad colors.

With just the use of the "Charm" ability, Crimson Moon Brunestud rendered Shirou powerless to resist and left him completely at his mercy.

Nero Chaos once said that Shirou also possessed those eyes... Now that I think about it, that was complete nonsense!

Morgan also said that my eyes are only exceptionally good compared to humans, and cannot even be considered Mystic Eyes.

To obtain the Mystic Eyes, we'll have to wait until the future, specifically during the Fae Kingdom era...

No, stop thinking about anything else now and focus on fighting Crimson Moon Brunestud.

Shirou thought at high speed: How can I possibly fight on par with Crimson Moon?

Absolutely impossible; an overwhelming performance gap.

Shirou might be able to barely block Crimson Moon's claws using the combined power of the Holy Sword, swordsmanship, eyesight, and the Dragon Core.

But those Mystic Eyes...

As soon as the Moon King activates those eyes, Shirou's actions will cease, and he will be unilaterally ravaged as before.

Even EX-level Magic Resistance is meaningless in the face of those Mystic Eyes.

No living being can escape the gaze of the Moon King.

"..."

Shirou gritted his teeth. Was this the only way?

While waiting for his duel with Crimson Moon, he racked his brains and finally came up with a tactic that could rival him.

To be honest, I really didn't want to do that, but...

Even though this is just a fictional world, Shirou has no intention of abandoning those who believe in him.

He slowly stood up again.

Crimson Moon Brunestud looked down at the figure below, his brows furrowing slightly: This guy... the atmosphere has changed?

The Holy Sword of the Stars vanished as particles in Shirou's hand, and then he drew another great red sword from the void.

"Go, Flame."

Shirou gripped the Aegis tightly with both hands, leaped off the ground with a powerful stomp, and charged towards Crimson Moon Brunestud.

The giant blade spewed forth raging flames, threatening to engulf the Moon King's pristine white body.

"!"

This was the first time Crimson Moon Brunestud had parried in this battle.

Despite launching a fierce offensive so far, he was unable to react to Shirou's counterattack and had to adopt a defensive stance.

Shirou's attacks were easily deflected, but he did not give up. Instead, he wielded the crimson greatsword, which was taller than him, and launched fierce attacks again and again.

"..."

Crimson Moon Brunestud felt an unprecedented sense of confusion.

A strange sense of unease welled up in his chest.

Something feels off...

This human didn't become stronger; he did regain his fighting spirit, but...

A strong sense of incongruity became a constraint in his mind, and Crimson Moon Brunestud soon revealed his weakness again.

Tsk, there's just no way around it...

Crimson Moon Brunestud activated his Mystic Eyes once more.

In fact, he could keep his Mystic Eyes active all the time; the magic power consumption was negligible for the Star Brain.

But if that's the case, Shirou won't even be able to move an inch, let alone fight him in close combat.

Crimson Moon's arrogance led him to decide to tear the Holy Sword Wielder apart with his claws, but he couldn't afford to worry about that now.

--

The crimson light emanating from the Moon King's eyes engulfed humanity, but...

This time, however, Shirou was not affected by the Mystic Eyes.

He swung the "Aegis" with all his might, and the blazing greatsword cleaved Crimson Moon Brunestud in two!

"How is this possible...! How could a mere human possibly withstand my gaze!"

The upper body of the Moon King flew out, shouting with confusion and anger.

"Wait... you bastard... could it be...?"

Crimson Moon Brunestud looked at Shirou and was dumbfounded.

... This is the truth behind the sense of incongruity.

This is why his Mystic Eyes failed to exert its "Charm" effect.

Something flowed down the resolute face of the Holy Sword Wielder.

Crimson blood dripped down her cheeks and from her empty eye sockets.

Shirou destroyed his own eyes.

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"To withstand my gaze... you actually didn't hesitate to gouge out your own eyes!?"

Crimson Moon Brunestud, who had been cut in two by the "Aegis: Flame", was quickly restored to his original state.

That was a regenerative ability even stronger than Nero Chaos, directly negating Shirou's all-out attack from a practical standpoint.

Although the Moon King's noble body was unharmed, his spirit was severely shaken.

"So what if it is?"

Shirou plunged the blazing greatsword into the ground, tore a strip of red cloth from his sleeve to blindfold himself, and said nonchalantly.

"..."

Crimson Moon Brunestud looked astonished, finding it unbelievable.

Although Shirou's eyes are not some extraordinary noble Mystic Eyes, they are still one of the few excellent talents he possesses.

Through his "enhanced" eyes, he gained superhuman dynamic vision and spatial perception. It was this extraordinary ability that enabled him to traverse countless battlefields and master the divine Martial Arts he possessed today.

However... Shirou now destroyed both his eyes and the Magic Circuits of his eyeballs without hesitation.

The damaged circuits cannot be restored. Even if Shirou survives the final battle with Crimson Moon, he is destined to lose his sight and will never be able to fight like he used to.

Even so, you don't care at all?

"If I don't do this, I can't defeat you, right?"

Shirou has transformed himself into a sword that exists solely to slay invaders.

When they learned that their enemy was the Ultimate ONE, they were already prepared for the consequences.

If we can defeat Crimson Moon Brunestud, then this level of sacrifice is entirely within acceptable limits.

Although this is just a fictional history.

Although I have lost my past memories.

But if it were the former Shirou Amamiya, he would definitely have done the same.

I like you.

The King of Pure White stood under the moonlight, a bewitching smile on his beautiful face.

"Become mine, Holy Sword Wielder."

"... What?"

Shirou tilted his head and frowned.

Although he has been trying to adapt to the new way of life after losing his sight, the emptiness he feels after actually losing his eyes is still very difficult for him to adjust to.

"It would be such a waste to kill you like this."

Crimson Moon Brunestud smiled and said, "Come to me, son of man, and I will grant you eternal life and strength."

Shirou continued to stall for time, adjusting to the darkness. "... Are you going to turn me into your familiar?"

"Yes, it's an honor for you. Please accept it with gratitude."

Crimson Moon Brunestud said, looking down at him.

Upon hearing his arrogant remarks, Shirou couldn't help but give a wry smile.

"Sorry, I have no interest in becoming a primitive monster who eats raw meat and drinks blood."

"... Yeah."

As the Moon King, this must be the first time he has been so decisively rejected by humans.

Crimson Moon Brunestud did not get angry or embarrassed; he spoke calmly without changing his expression.

"Disappear!"

After saying that, he swung his long, slender, fair arm away.

Although Shirou didn't understand what was going on, he instinctively jumped backward.

The moment his feet left the ground, the earth beneath him was sliced into several evenly cut segments, like a cake.

A rift in spacetime...!

"!!"

Shirou was speechless.

It wasn't until this moment that I finally understood.

Crimson Moon Brunestud had always been nothing more than playing along with him.

Now, the game is over, and the King of the True Ancestors unleashes his true killing intent.

Crimson Moon Brunestud once again swung his claws, tearing through the air.

Only the most elite soldiers could probably understand what had happened.

He didn't launch his claw-like attack that sliced through space; rather, he "created a spacetime rift at designated coordinates."

This is something only he could do.

He is the brain and Executor of the moon, and also the future king of the Earth sphere.

Crimson Moon Brunestud can arbitrarily control the laws of spacetime on the Earth's surface.

His instantaneous attacks on the coordinate axis have no delay and cannot be reacted to, so no matter how skilled a warrior is, they are absolutely impossible to evade, let alone—

Shirou Amamiya also lost his "Eagle Eye," which he relied on for survival, and became blind.