Matou Shinji Is Actually Miyu

Her explosive punches were more than capable of killing a bull with a single blow; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she could smash through a concrete wall with one punch.

Faced with her fists, Illyasviel von Einzbern, this little girl, was so powerless, pitiful, and helpless.

Based on the previous Chloe Arc, viewers generally understand Illyasviel von Einzbern to be the strongest of the three.

However, against Bazett, Illyasviel von Einzbern's performance was only befitting her age.

Bang!

Sister Bazett shattered Illyasviel von Einzbern's twin swords with a single punch. Illyasviel von Einzbern used the momentum to leap backward, then quickly Projection several large swords to block Bazett's attack route.

Without a second thought, Bazett smashed the greatsword blocking his way with a single punch.

At this moment, Illyasviel von Einzbern had already created some distance, drew his bow and arrow.

Bye-bye!

Illyasviel von Einzbern sneered and released the bowstring.

Swoosh----

The arrow shot straight at Sister Bazett's face.

If an ordinary person were to encounter such an attack, they would likely be at a loss for what to do, and might even have their head pierced before they could react.

But the woman named Bazett simply said, "I've seen this kind of tactic before."

After saying that, Bazett caught the arrow with his hand, and the arrowhead was only millimeters away from Bazett's eye.

Bazett's eyes didn't even blink, comparable to a monkey that had fought its way from the South Heavenly Gate to the East Road of Penglai.

"This is outrageous!"

Both the attacker, Illyasviel von Einzbern, and the viewers watching on television shared the same sentiment regarding Bazett's move.

Ordinary viewers find it outrageous because they don't know how the scene of Sister Bazett catching the arrow was actually filmed.

If it's special effects compositing, they can't tell the traces of computer-generated graphics.

If it's a matter of editing, this arrow shot was clearly taken in one continuous take.

Those who knew that Bazett was the designated seal Magecraft knew how this scene was filmed, but they only found it more outrageous.

Is it even possible for someone to catch a high-speed arrow with their bare hands? Is this really human?

Even more outrageous, Bazett actually threw the arrow she had caught back with even greater speed and force.

Illyasviel von Einzbern was smashed into the ruins by the arrow he himself shot.

"This... is it really not a substitute for Heroic Spirit?"

Fujita swallowed hard and asked in a low voice.

Shibamatsu speculated, "Probably. It doesn't seem like Heroic Spirit; it's probably someone who acted it themselves."

"..."

Fujita was at a loss for words.

Whenever a beautiful female character appears, he makes comments and tries to gain some verbal advantage.

But Bazett was a woman who made him completely incapable of having any worldly desires.

"This woman is too fierce! Is she even a woman? She's more like a human-shaped tyrannical serpent!"

Fujita said maliciously, "No wonder I heard that this woman has never had any scandals in the Sealing Designation Bureau. What man can withstand her power? Aren't you afraid that halfway through, she might accidentally snap your clothes in a fit of anger?"

"..."*N

The content was so violent that none of the friends around dared to respond. Even Shibamatsu, who was closest to Fujita, kept his distance, afraid that others would misunderstand that he had participated in the topic.

Only Azu, after careful observation, expressed his own conclusion.

"I don't think Bazett is actually as strong as he's portrayed in the current storyline."

"Why?!"

Fujita looked at Azu with surprise, unsure whether he was surprised by what Azu had said or by the fact that Azu had actually replied to him.

"Every time Bazett throws a punch, the runes on her gloves flash, which means she's activating Rune Magic."

Azu analyzed seriously, "In other words, a large part of her exaggerated power comes from Magecraft. So what you said won't happen."

"Really?"

Azu glanced at Fujita with disdain. "It's true, but with Bazett's fighting skills, one punch and you'd be a girl."

"..."

This chilling remark made Fujita shrink back and instinctively clench his thighs together.

These women are terrifying! The girls on screen are definitely better!

Having heeded Azu's warning, Fujita turned his gaze back to the screen, where he saw Bazett beating up Illya.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Bazett's fists attacked Illya from all directions.

The relentless, storm-like attacks left Illya completely unable to cope, forcing her to simply raise a barrier to envelop herself and passively defend herself.

After Illyasviel von Einzbern collapsed, Illya had a brief exchange with Bazett.

Ruby introduced him to the person who was the former person in charge of recycling the cards.

She was the one who first recycled the Archer and Lancer cards from Illya Miyu.

The reason Bazett abandoned the mission halfway was because Kenseth from the Modern Magecraft Department intervened, and Rin and Luviya took over the mission.

Now, because of some adults, Bazett has been given the task of collecting cards again—even if it means taking them from Illya and the others.

"This plot... aren't you afraid people will say it's alluding to reality?"

When Shirou heard Bazett on TV say, "This is the result of a power struggle," Shirou face changed.

Outsiders might not know, but Shirou, being an insider, certainly knows about the fierce power struggle currently taking place at the Clock Tower.

Bazett's methods, in particular—brutal, direct, and unreasonable—are just a violent version of those Aristocratic Faction.

Even if Shinji Matou himself didn't think that way, any Magecraft who watched <Magical Girl Prisma Illya> would definitely think in that direction.

Shirou didn't believe that Shinji Matou wouldn't have thought of this.

"You're overthinking it, Shirou. It's just part of the plot."

This was originally a plot designed by Hiroyama, it just happened to coincide with Shinji and his friends' reality.

However, for the Magecraft who were personally experiencing the infighting within the Clock Tower, Shinji's seemingly evasive reason was impossible for them to believe.

"The exchange of benefits between departments... you're practically naming names about the castration at the Clock Tower."

Shirou looked at Shinji with a strange expression. "Be careful you don't get murdered in bed~"

"Who in Fuyuki City has the ability to attack me!" Shinji retorted confidently. "With the Heroic Spirit I have, I could fight even Grand and Beasts!"

"I meant you'd be spending the night at the Clock Tower from now on."

"..."

Shinji was now speechless; who knew what strange Magecraft those Aristocratic Faction would use?

That's why Shinji hasn't visited the Clock Tower in a long time.

"I think there are advantages to this too."

Ryougi Shiki clapped her hands and laughed, "It's precisely because it involves stories related to the real world that Magecraft are so gossipy!"

Films and television works adapted from true stories always generate buzz, attracting the attention of those interested in the events.

The Clock Tower is now a huge vortex, and Magecraft who don't want to cause trouble avoid it like the plague.

But that doesn't mean the Magecraft doesn't want to get involved in the Clock Tower scandal.

Currently, the three major Western Magecraft organizations are: the Wandering Sea, filled with reclusive men who don't talk about gossip or even a peep; and the Atlas Institute, which is obsessed with dividing humanity and is practically insane.

In this situation, if Magecraft want to get inside information about big shots, it's like saying, "If the Clock Tower hadn't been born, the world of mystery and gossip would be plunged into darkness."

To Magecraft outside the circle, the current state of <Magical Girl Prisma Illya> is a microcosm of the current battle at the Clock Tower.

Bazett naturally represents the traditional Aristocratic Faction within the Clock Tower.

This also aligns with the traditional impression Magecraft have of the Aristocratic Faction —powerful strength, domineering style, and contemptuous disdain for others.

In contrast, Illya represents the Modern Magecraft Department —young, energetic, and always fond of using unconventional Magecraft techniques.

The scene currently unfolding on screen, where Bazett is beating up a little girl, is being interpreted by Magecraft and audiences as the Aristocratic Faction dominating Modern Magecraft Department.

Even Illya herself complained about how weak she was after being attacked by Bazett, saying her damage output was simply too weak.

From the Magecraft's perspective, this is probably a self-deprecating reflection of the lack of manpower in the early days of the Modern Magecraft Department.

So more and more Magecraft started calling their friends and family, urging them to get up and watch <Magical Girl Prisma Illya>, because this show was practically Magecraft's version of <Let the Bullets Fly>!

This is fucking gorgeous!

It's not surprising that Magecraft are coming up with all sorts of wild ideas, because early Modern Magecraft Department was indeed at a disadvantage, so their interpretations can't be considered wrong.

If it weren't for the steady stream of funding from the Type-Moon franchise's film and television revenue, Kenseth and Waver might not have been able to survive.

This also demonstrates that the tactic of using money to launch an offensive remains highly effective even on the mystical side.

Of course, in <Magical Girl Prisma Illya>, it wasn't that Illya overwhelmed Bazett with money, but rather that she relied on her genius-level combat skills to hold out against Bazett.

That's right, although Illya is the main character of this series, and even her name is printed in the title, Illya's performance in <Fairy Tale> can't be described as just bad; it's downright terrible.

Leaving aside the still ongoing third season, let's talk about the first two seasons of the comic.

Illya only managed three kills in total. Saber and Assassin Card were both taken down in one fell swoop by a cheat (Illyasviel von Einzbern).

The remaining Gilgamesh variant was dealt with by combining the Ruby and Sapphire.

It's fair to say that these three victories were all scripted and don't represent Illya's true strength at all.

In the remaining battles, he was either overwhelmed by Class Card, suppressed by Miyu, and then toyed with by Illyasviel von Einzbern.

Even now, she's still getting beaten up by a purplish-red tomboy's fists, making her arguably the most pathetic Magical Girl in history.

Although Madoka spent the entire series observing from the sidelines, her record in the Homura Reincarnation was not bad, not to mention that she directly became a god and destroyed the world at the end of the story.

All I can say is, you truly are a fan of Illya, Hiroyama!

Chapter 334 Shinji Matou is actually Miyu

If given a choice, both Magecraft and ordinary viewers would prefer to see Illya battle Bazett.

Magecraft want to watch the drama unfold, while ordinary people want to see a thrilling fight.

However, the production team cleverly switched the camera to Tohsaka Rin and Luviya's side, and it happened at the crucial moment when Illya launched her counterattack.

Viewers were very unhappy with this move, but the editors knew they needed to slow down the action scenes and give the audience a break.

Fortunately, the scene of Luviya and Rin bickering didn't last long; after only a few minutes, the scene cut back to the fight in the Edelfelt family courtyard.

The scene before the camera cuts is precisely at the moment when Illya has trapped Bazett and is firing at her.

When the camera switched back, viewers witnessed Sister Bazett dodging Illya's shot with a quick twist of her waist.

"Tsk tsk, it's a shame that this waist isn't used for barbecue."

Looking at the flexibility of Sister Bazett's waist on the screen, Shinji said something that no one else could understand.

"Barbecue? Could it be that Shinji, you want to take that woman on a date for barbecue?"

Completely misunderstanding, Shiki-nee screamed, "Forget it! Barbecue will definitely use pungent seasonings like scallions, ginger, and garlic. Are you trying to torture your mouth that night, or is it Shinji Jr.?"

"..."

What started as a casual remark turned into a strange suggestion from her older sister.

Shinji realized that he had never actually tried to get a girl to make any verbal movements towards his "little Shinji" after she had eaten garlic.

What's so special about this? First, you use garlic to disinfect your mouth, and then you do a second disinfection?

Damn, I'm kind of curious about what it feels like~

Young people always have a reckless streak, and after being provoked by Shiki, Shinji actually started thinking, "What would it feel like to do this?"