Whether mentally or physically, Kama felt nothing but a chill in her heart.
Both meant death, and even setting aside whether having her Spirit Core shredded or stolen was more painful, the fist-sized bloody hole in her back was undoubtedly far more horrifying than the sword wound Saber had inflicted.
She could still blame her carelessness for Saber's previous stab in the back, but this time, Kama had absolutely no intention of arguing.
The only consolation was that, having died once already, Kama had gained some experience in dealing with such sudden situations.
Without hesitation, she drew the last bit of magical energy from Rin Tohsaka's gem in her hand, barely managing to turn her head and look behind her.
That crimson radiance entered her eyes once again.
Normally, Kama would have looked away indignantly because it was so piercing and dazzling, but she no longer had such concerns.
Holding back the soreness at the corners of her eyes, Kama slowly experienced the agony of being stranded in a frozen wilderness, helpless as her body gradually stiffened and her thoughts grew sluggish. She tensed her face and spoke.
"Roland, so you were after the principle of love and desire. I should have realized sooner."
Kama gave a sarcastic smile, mocking her own stupidity.
"The Beast of Sin couldn't possibly have backed down just because it was missing its other half."
Every Humanity's Evil was greedy and arrogant. Unless necessary, they rarely came into contact, much like wild beasts guarding their territories, but that did not mean they would show no reaction to another of their kind invading their territory.
Ultimately, there was no such thing as camaraderie between Humanity's Evils. They might toy with one another, drive one another away, or kill one another, but to leave her alone and