Berserker displayed agility completely at odds with his massive frame as he sprinted forward, reaching Shirou in the blink of an eye. He raised his Axe Sword and swung it down at Shirou.
Shirou leaped back slightly. Never mind how to kill him twelve times—he should first figure out how to kill him once.
The simplest way to take his opponent's first life was to use the weapon in his hand—God Slayer of Hundred Beasts!
Though the God Slayer of Hundred Beasts Shirou projected was a counterfeit, he had gained the weapon's true method of use and Heracles's experience when he projected it. In truth, the power of his God Slayer of Hundred Beasts was even greater than that of the current official version!
Who said counterfeits were weaker than the genuine article? What kind of counterfeit dared call itself one if it was not stronger than the genuine article?
Watching the enemy before him prepare to launch another attack, Shirou raised his greatsword high.
This was the momentum of a raging current transformed into a vortex!
He locked onto his target: upper arms, collarbones, trachea... thighs.
Lock acquired—God Slayer of Hundred Beasts: Nine Lives Blade Works!
The vortex-like sword strikes hit Berserker. Eight attacks were completed in a single instant, merging together in space as all eight struck at once—
This was the true form of God Slayer of Hundred Beasts' sword technique!
Under such a powerful assault, Berserker was instantly carved into a limbless stump. Yet moments later, his entire body turned red-hot like heated iron, even giving off steam.
The Twelve Labors had taken effect.
Though God Slayer of Hundred Beasts' sword technique was incomparably powerful, regrettably, Berserker became immune to further attacks after being struck by it.
This massive Axe Sword had completed its mission. Next came—projection.
"Traceon!" Two spears appeared in Shirou's hands—two brushes: the Yellow Rose of Ill Omen and the Red Rose of Purification.
Projecting these two weapons did not consume much mana, which was an important reason Shirou had chosen them. Of course, there was an even more important reason: he wanted to test just how much this card had been weakened, and what kind of attack could injure Berserker.
Projection lowered a Noble Phantasm's original rank by one. A-rank became B-rank, while B-rank became C-rank.
Therefore, the original Red A had to project A-rank Noble Phantasms in order to harm Heracles.
These two weapons were B-rank Noble Phantasms, which would become C-rank when projected. If they worked, Shirou would have confidence.
Berserker, who had been reduced to a limbless stump, quickly recovered. Even his severed arms and legs reattached themselves!
"Take this—Red Rose of Purification!"
Shirou charged at Berserker and thrust the Red Spear forward. Unable to dodge in time, Berserker could only raise a hand to block it.
Blood slowly flowed from Berserker's arm, dyeing the Red Rose an even deeper red.
Shirou pulled out the spear and retreated.
It worked!
Shirou smiled. Now, experience what it meant to have two brushes!
Author's Note:
The two brushes have appeared. It's so hard to kill Brother B properly~~~~~~~~~~~
The Spinning, Charging Blue Lancer
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