Shield Against Shield

Yuan Shikai said, "Sword or spear—I won't take advantage of you. Let's start from the same line."

"Ayaka, give me your shield. Watch our fight closely. This is how a shield is used."

Ayaka was full of question marks. How else could a shield be used? Either defend with it or bash people with it—were there other ways to fight? Yuan Shikai took the shield from her amid her bewildered expression.

Just like when he used someone else's Noble Phantasm, the moment the shield entered his hand, he knew he could wield it normally. But at the same time, something unexpected happened.

After he gripped the shield tightly, armor identical to Galahad's appeared on him. Then the armor was dyed pure white, and the shield turned white as well.

Even Galahad was somewhat surprised by this change. Yuan Shikai knew it was probably because of Metatron within him.

Whether he was inside her or she was inside him, the process met the requirements for advancing to a Holy Knight. Yuan Shikai could now add the prefix of Holy Knight to his name.

Galahad said, "All flash and no substance. You use a shield too? What arrogant nonsense."

Galahad struck first, hurling his shield directly at Yuan Shikai.

Galahad's shield was slightly different from the one in Yuan Shikai's hand. Its four edges were thin and sharp, and its protrusions could pierce enemies. It was also somewhat lighter.

Yuan Shikai's shield, on the other hand, had thick, rounded edges. It could not pierce an enemy, but it could deliver a heavy blunt blow and inflict internal injuries. It was also somewhat heavier.

Yuan Shikai did not dodge. Instead, he raised his shield to block. The collision of shield against shield rang out with exceptional weight, yet Yuan Shikai did not move