"That arrogant look. Change of plans." Lilith spoke coldly. "You actually intend to fight me over Archer?"
"Of course. Archer is mine. This isn't the time for questions. After we take down that Alter Ego, you'll give me an explanation!"
Shirou trembled in fright.
Leaving aside how she would interrogate him after they won, the real question was: how were they supposed to win this?
That body of steel seemed to have no weaknesses. Long and sharp, it could not only attack but defend perfectly as well.
"If I want Archer, I have no choice but to crush those in my way. Here I come, human. Like a pitiful watermelon on the beach, turn to dust—!"
Lilith charged straight at Hakuno and Rin.
Shirou took a slight step to the right, blocking the crucial angle and cutting off Lilith's path.
Her relentless attacks came like a raging storm, but Shirou had brought an umbrella today—and he was wearing a raincoat, too.
"Really, you're becoming more and more admirable." Lilith smiled with deep affection and licked her lips.
The pointed tips repeatedly swept past Shirou's body, and he barely managed to block every attack. Yet those strikes possessed a special power, even releasing something like Sword Qi.
It was completely unlike any style of martial arts kicking. Lilith's attacks now could even be called a violation of martial arts principles. She had no solid footing, and her legs utterly defied the limits of the human body.
Alter Egos had been modified from the start.
That was probably why such outrageous movements could burst forth from her.
But such movements were unscientific as well, and they couldn't defend against Shirou's attacks. Her legs left a massive opening. This was his chance! Shirou wouldn't let it go!
"Please don't be so perverted, Miss