Shirone understood. So that was how it was?
As the first battle after starting over, let this serve as the opening line.
"Archer, go!"
Shirou charged forward, whipping up a gust that made Shirone narrow her eyes.
But then she realized that the two fighters had become mere blurs. She could barely make out their movements.
After several crisp clangs of metal striking metal, Shirou pulled his sword upward, pinning Lancer's spear sideways and leaving her completely unable to attack.
"How the hell are you an Archer?! You're obviously a Saber!" Elizabeth's hands trembled slightly. From this position, she could not put much force into it.
She was clearly a higher level than him, and her Strength was clearly greater. So why? Why was she the one being suppressed instead?
Gawain watched the battle between the two from the student council room.
Their exchange had lasted only an instant, but he had seen it clearly.
"Divine Domain Swordplay? In terms of technique, Lancer is completely suppressed by Archer. This has to be a joke. How can an Archer fight in close combat? And with lower abilities, he has completely beaten a close-combat specialist like Lancer into this state."
Leo could not help asking, "Among the Knights of the Round Table, isn't there anyone skilled with both the bow and the sword?"
"There is, but Sir Tristan's swordsmanship is nowhere near as good as his archery. Besides, when summoned as an Archer, one's ability with the bow is enhanced, while one's ability with the sword declines..."
Seeing the two locked in a fierce battle, Rin shaped her hand like a pistol.
"Gandr!"
Bullets formed from dense magical energy shot toward Shirou.
Shirou frowned. Without high-level Magic Resistance, this magic bullet could still deal considerable damage.
He had to dodge it.
Rin's