At this moment, the Heroic Spirits and magi of all worlds, witnessing such a scene, couldn't help but freeze in place.
Completely and utterly unexpected—these two had only just begun, yet the fight was already this intense!
〜Viewer's Chat Room〜
[ Fujimaru Ritsuka: This is completely different from the mage battles I imagined. Shouldn't a battle between magi involve all sorts of magecraft flying around? How did it turn into this kind of flesh-to-flesh brawl? ]
[ Waver Velvet: I don't doubt for a second that either one of these two could casually kick me into a comminuted fracture with a single strike! ]
[ Medea (Caster): Show some respect for your profession, hey! One by one… do you modern magi really love melee combat that much? ]
[ Artoria Pendragon (Saber): I feel that even if these two were placed in my era, they would be very powerful knights. It's truly hard to believe that these two are magi… well, I can't exactly say it's hard to believe, considering there was a mage in our time who used this kind of combat style. ]
[ Gawain (Saber): Hmm, Merlin would pretend to chant an incantation one moment, and then hack at you with a sword the next. Seeing this scene actually makes me miss Merlin a little. ]
[ Mash Kyrielight: Speaking of Merlin, if I recall correctly, he was King Arthur's swordsmanship teacher, right… I wonder what kind of person he is? ]
[ Artoria Pendragon (Saber): He is a person with a terrible personality! ]
[ Artoria Pendragon[F/Z] (Saber): He is a person with a terrible personality! ]
[ Artoria Pendragon Alter (Saber): He is a person with a terrible personality! ]
[ Artoria Pendragon (Lancer): He is a person with a terrible personality! ]
[ Artoria Pendragon Alter (Lancer): He is a person with a terrible personality! ]
〜IN BETWEEN〜
〜In the Worldline of Fifth Holy Grail War〜
Seeing the audience in the chat group discussing Merlin, Artoria's mind couldn't help but replay the image of a certain conscience-lacking man.
As expected, I really need to give him a taste of my sword…
Meanwhile, watching the inexplicable resentment radiating from Artoria, Emiya Shirou could only tremble in silence.
Timid, pitiful, and helpless…
On the other side, seeing others discussing him, Merlin also sent a message in the group.
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[ Merlin: Oh my~, it's not as exaggerated as you say. I'm naturally not good at using magecraft; if I chant a bit too fast, I bite my tongue. Beating people with the Holy Sword is just much simpler and clearer, isn't it? ]
???
Hearing such words, everyone couldn't help but be stunned.
Tell me a joke: Merlin said he isn't very good at magecraft.
Who would believe that?
[ Romani Archaman: The famous Grand Caster says he isn't good at using magecraft—do you think we believe that? ]
[ Fou: Fou… Fou (MERLIN MUST DIE!!!!) ]
[ .....]
〜In the Inner Sea of the planet, in the furthest tower〜
Seeing Fou, a look of surprise appeared in Merlin's eyes.
"Is that so… It seems kicking you out back then was indeed the correct choice, but there's no need for such heavy malice, is there?"
Alright, what he did back then was indeed a bit excessive.
But there was no helping it…
As Merlin thought this, he refocused his attention on the screen.
"However, I am truly curious about what kind of mind the creator of this screen possesses. Even my eyes cannot see through such a future. It's really becoming more and more interesting!"
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『 At this moment, the screen continued to play.
The smoke gradually dissipated, and everyone could clearly see the image on the screen.
Facing Tohsaka Rin's attack, Luvia had actually taken it unscathed.
She stood in the giant crater, completely unharmed!
And everyone clearly saw Luvia successfully catch Tohsaka Rin's attack with her own two hands.
Those hands were glowing with a faint, indistinct light.
That was…
A Magic Crest!?
Just as everyone was surprised, Tohsaka Rin was equally astonished.
Before she could react, Luvia's counterattack followed immediately!
She grabbed Tohsaka Rin's ankle and began to spin rapidly!
At the same time, the sound of tearing air came from the surroundings!
WHOOSH—WHOOSH—!!!
In this moment, Tohsaka Rin spun ceaselessly in the air, her whole body like a spinning top!
Seemingly having played enough, Luvia exerted force with both hands and immediately used the momentum to throw Tohsaka Rin's entire body outward.
Accompanied by a piercing whistle of wind.
However, Tohsaka Rin was neither panicked nor slow. The moment she was about to hit the wall, she executed a cool backflip and planted her hands on a pillar.
Immediately after, using the pillar as a leverage point, Tohsaka Rin launched her counterattack!
She kicked straight down towards Luvia below.
The two were once again locked in combat!
BANG—BANG—!!!
The sound of fists colliding with fists rang out continuously in the air!
THE NEXT SECOND!!!
A deafening roar followed.
BOOM!!!!
The area where Luvia had originally been standing, the ground there, had been kicked to pieces.
The floor tiles across the entire surface were blasted into the air in that instant.
Then turned into fragments… 』
『 .....』
〜In the Worldline of Fourth Holy Grail War〜
Watching this scene. Tohsaka Tokiomi couldn't help but fall silent.
Good heavens, is this really my daughter?
Are you sure she isn't the reincarnation of a Berserker?!
Even though he was also a magus, he might not necessarily be able to cause such destructive power!
This was truly incredible, and Luvia was also quite extraordinary!
Although such combat might not compare to a first-rate Heroic Spirit, he did not doubt that the combat power of these two could be mentioned in the same breath as second or third-rate Heroic Spirits.
Just then, the King of Heroes Gilgamesh beside him also spoke up.
"Hmph… This actually surprises the King a little. Tohsaka Rin… I originally thought she would be like you… a boring person. Now it seems this King misjudged! Your daughter is much more interesting than you!"
Gilgamesh's words were full of appreciation for Tohsaka Rin.
Undoubtedly, this battle had sparked his amusement!
Gilgamesh very much liked Tohsaka Rin's way of handling things and her fighting style.
In fact, the compatibility between the two was actually quite good!
"A decent mongrel, bringing a decent performance for this King."
Hearing these words, Tohsaka Tokiomi could only reveal a complicated expression.
"Thank you for your praise, my King."
As they spoke, both of them simultaneously focused their attention on the screen.
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At this moment, the Heroic Spirits and magi of all worlds were also incredibly eager to see the outcome of this battle.
Who would ultimately prevail?