*Clang!!*
*Crack!!*
Knives collided with swords, and all were knocked to the ground.
Dense clusters of blades stabbed into the ground, forming a spectacular scene.
"..."
Looking at the swords shattering and dissipating like glass, Sakuya sensed the difference.
Like replicated fakes, the swords Akemi Homura created were merely composed of magical energy.
'But... that existence is real.'
But if she underestimated them, she would definitely suffer a big loss.
Even items "imitated" with magical energy possessed physical lethality.
"I see, mixing guns and utilizing magical energy composition to project weapon attacks..."
"It fits the identity of the Archer Class more now."
If the opponent couldn't use Time Stop, Sakuya would definitely possess an absolute advantage in combat.
After all, she could still accelerate or reverse the time of objects, or use regional Time Stop abilities.
Relying solely on guns, it was hard to cause Sakuya any trouble.
*Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!*
Swords appearing out of thin air shot out directly, forcing Sakuya to dodge.
*Thud thud thud thud!!*
Along the direction she dodged, swords plunged into the ground, forming a beautiful landscape.
'Attack method became faster...'
'Like this, it's hard for me to counterattack.'
Let alone approaching the opponent, without manipulating time, even fighting back was a difficult task.
That so-called "Projection" was too fast. The rapid "firepower" directly suppressed the space for her to act.
"Come on, use it quickly... your ability to manipulate time."
Disregarding magical energy consumption, Akemi Homura continuously generated swords and projected them.
Coming here this time wasn't just as simple as defeating the opponent.
*Zip zip zip zip zip!!*
But in the next moment, Sakuya positioned herself horizontally in the air, raised her hands, and threw all the knives clamped between her fingers.
Seeing this scene, Akemi Homura became vigilant.
Although not aimed at her, the opponent had demonstrated the ability to "refract" knives just now.
"Illusion Burial: Night Fog Phantom Murderer!"
Accompanying Sakuya's words, the knives that originally flew in different directions suddenly contracted towards Akemi Homura's direction, then sprinted out at a speed visible to the naked eye.
*Splurt!*
Blades grazed her body, carving out wounds, mercilessly hitting vitals.
Yet Akemi Homura turned a blind eye to the knives piercing her body and causing continuous injury.
Glancing at the safe Miyu behind her, Akemi Homura didn't care about the opponent's offensive.
'Able to control the direction of thrown knives, even gathering and focusing them, endowing them with time acceleration capabilities.'
This set of processes was hard to avoid.
Because the knives were endowed with time acceleration properties, the reaction time left for the enemy was short to an elusive degree.
Only Akemi Homura could stand and tank it. Any other person would probably have been pierced through and died long ago.
But to Akemi Homura, these didn't constitute fatal wounds.
It didn't matter how injured she was. As long as the Soul Gem didn't shatter and Miyu didn't get hurt, she was "immortal."
"!"
Sakuya stopped the surrounding area, making those continuously projecting swords freeze in mid-air.
Applying a reversal effect, she made the incoming swords retreat, sequentially gaining space to dodge.
*Swish swish!!*
In the safe zone, she released the time manipulation, letting those swords stab into the ground behind her in unison.
"Understand now?"
"No matter what, you cannot defeat me."
Striking an elegant pose, Sakuya looked at the injured Akemi Homura and said in a low voice.
"Yes, you who can fully manipulate time are superior to me in performance in many aspects."
"It's hard to hit you no matter what, and conversely, utilizing the power of time acceleration and reversal, your offense and defense are effortless."
Slowly pulling out the small knives stuck in her body and throwing them on the ground, ignoring the splattering blood, Akemi Homura's voice was natural.
"?"
Frowning at Akemi Homura, Sakuya didn't know where the opponent's calm confidence came from.
Although that power to create swords out of thin air was formidable, it was meaningless if it didn't hit.
"Oops, if you guys make such a racket, it's too easy to be discovered."
Climbing up from the wall, Josuke poked his head out and looked at Sakuya.
"Didn't I say I could solve it?"
"Really, don't be so cold. I'm your Master after all; I can't just wait around every time."
"Besides, having such a little girl as a Master is really puzzling."
"She's the Servant you mentioned before with the same time ability, right?"
Flipping over the wall to the clearing, Josuke tidied his hair and conversed with Sakuya.
"Do you guys have some wish that must be granted?"
"If not, hand over the Dragon Ball and leave."
Looking at Miyu standing in the back, Josuke attempted to communicate.
If possible, he didn't really want to fight such a little girl.
"Caster's Master..."
"Miyu, how is it?"
Akemi Homura ignored the other's words, instead turning her head to ask Miyu.
"Just stalling for a little more time is enough."
"Understood..."
roughly knowing Miyu's situation, Akemi Homura then looked ahead.
"We won't hand over the Dragon Ball."
"Hah? You're all scarred up, what are you saying?"
"Although I don't like bullying the small, if only forceful means can make you give up, I don't mind playing the villain for once."
Hearing Akemi Homura's answer, Josuke was surprised.
No matter how one looked at it, their Master-Servant pair held the advantage.
The opponent seeking them out was one thing, but being this stubborn after getting injured made Josuke suspect if he was being too kind.
'Maybe I should be a bit meaner and fiercer to them?'
'After all, kids can't handle being scared...'
Looking at Miyu, holding this thought, Josuke adjusted his facial expression, then put on a vicious appearance.
"I'll say it again. Put down the Dragon Ball and you can leave."
"Otherwise, I'm going to beat you up severely!"
"It's going to hurt."
That delinquent performance paired with his exaggerated hairstyle did look a bit intimidating.
"..."
Looking at Josuke's appearance, Sakuya sighed inwardly.
Although this Master looked particularly improper on the outside, on the inside he was a very good person.
Clearly, if Master and Servant joined hands to attack now, the opponent definitely couldn't defend, yet he insisted on persuading them.
"Recording complete, Archer!"
But just then, Miyu suddenly spoke nervously, alerting Sakuya and Josuke to the anomaly.
Golden streams of light emerged from Akemi Homura's body, transforming into a cup.
"That child is a Stand User?!"
Josuke recognized at a glance that it was a "Stand," hence shouting in surprise.
"!"
And in this instant, Sakuya discovered a point of light emerging from her chest, sucked into the cup.
The cup then split into two, turning into flowing beams of light—one shooting into Akemi Homura's back, one flowing into Miyu's body.
Akemi Homura then took out a handgun, aimed at Sakuya, and spoke.
"Now... let me try it..."
"The power to manipulate time."
*BANG!*
**PS:**
Hello? anyone reading this shi? oh yeah for brother and sister that do fasting this month, i wish you the best.