The Steel Earth

"Heart and Skill Mount Tai Arrives—"

Another pair of twin swords suddenly shot forth.

"Heart and Skill Yellow River Crossing—"

Two pairs of Guan Yu and Mo Ye sealed off the vampire's path, leaving him trapped between both sides.

Yet those blades, which seemed capable of cutting through demons and monsters, made him realize he absolutely could not take them head-on.

The vampire charged toward the only direction that had not been blocked. The Greater Holy Grail was already so close!

He was only one step away from touching it!

"Parted by name beneath the heavens, the two heroes share one fate."

Gan Jiang pierced the vampire's heart, and Mo Ye followed with another strike.

The twin blades designed specifically to slay demons and monsters sank into the vampire's body.

The vampire stared ahead in astonishment.

Before him stood a man with his upper body bare, a Japanese katana hanging at his waist.

The vampire lowered his head in disbelief and despair.

At that very moment, his wish to obtain the Greater Holy Grail was extinguished.

"Die."

Shirou murmured softly.

Several blue soul flames suddenly sprang from the vampire's body and quietly vanished.

Seeing everyone's stunned expressions, Shirou smiled faintly. "Everyone, it's been a long time."

Steel Land

"It's been a long time."

Gilgamesh gave Shirou a long look. "Indeed. It has been a very long time."

Shirou pulled out his swords and walked straight toward the few remaining members of the Black Faction.

Amakusa stepped aside, while Semiramis shielded him against a possible sneak attack from Shirou.

But Shirou did not do that. He simply walked toward the Black Faction.

Caster, Avicebron, watched Shirou approach and could not help growing flustered. He took two steps back, intending to head toward the Red Faction.

But a blade suddenly stabbed into