Shirou felt inexplicably irritated.
Whether it was Lilith, Passionlip, or BB, they were all Sakura's copies. They all looked like Sakura, but none of them had Sakura's core.
"Cut the nonsense, Passionlip. We're in a hurry. Show us what you can do, then we'll beat you. Simple as that."
Passionlip seemed startled.
"Sorry, I'm sorry. But, um... I'm the guardian of this floor, everyone's enemy. Because it's Mother's—because that woman's order, I have to fight anyone who wants to pass through the labyrinth.
"If, if you have time, then anytime is fine, um—no, it's nothing. If garbage like that is enough for you, then go ahead, so... please don't make me attack you. No matter how much I hold back, Hakuno won't be saved."
"Hmph. You're awfully arrogant. Just because you're an Alter Ego doesn't mean you can beat me, does it?" Shirou impatiently drew his blade.
"Archer, calm down." Hakuno stepped forward. "Don't blame yourself over what happened before."
Shirou knew he was taking his anger out on her.
Against an enemy like an Alter Ego, he had to be cautious—then even more cautious. An opponent whose strength completely surpassed Karna and Gawain could still give him a hard time even if her level was not that high.
"Sorry, Master. I understand. I'll calm down." Shirou took a deep breath.
"Besides, Passionlip looks like someone we can talk to. If we don't have to fight an Alter Ego, wouldn't that be a good thing?" Hakuno persuaded him.
His current anger made it difficult for Shirou to think clearly, and Hakuno's approach was reasonable enough. Since things had not yet spiraled beyond recovery, taking the middle road was not a bad choice.
"I thought she would be some dreadful demon, but she turned out to be such a pitiable girl.