And on that gem, there appeared a symbol full of extreme mysteries.
Rune magic
Grade: B
Possesses the ability to use Rune magic. Cu Chulainn learned 18 Runes (Norse magic seals) from Scathach, the Queen of the Kingdom of Shadows, and can flexibly use these Runes according to the situation.
It is different from the magic of the Age of Gods or modern magic that only requires chanting to be used.
Runes must be used with the help of a medium, and in the original text the best medium is wood.
Of course, runes can also be used with the help of other media, such as air.
It just means that the effects will vary depending on the medium used.
And now, Cu Chulainn is using gems as a medium to perform rune magic.
Chapter 602: Retreat without hesitation
The prototype of the spiral sword in Shirou Emiya's hand is the same as Cu Chulainn's [Death Piercing Spear], which is an anti-military treasure.
It can even be said that the power level of the Power Release Noble Phantasm reached the terrifying A+, while the level of the Noble Phantasm thrown by Cu Chulainn was only B+.
However, this is not the original spiral sword, but a pseudo spiral sword (CaladbolgⅡ) that was modified by Shirou Emiya.
Rather than swinging it as a long sword, the spiral sword that was modified by Shirou Emiya is more suitable for being fired as an arrow.
It also has a strong power to penetrate the air, and exists as a sword arrow of fantasy collapse.
Precisely because of this transformation, although this weapon can still release its true name, as a weapon that focuses on fantasy collapse, the power of its Noble Phantasm will be reduced.
Not only that, as a projected product, the level of the treasure itself has been reduced by one level.
Although at that moment, the power of the Spiral Sword reached the level of its prototype.
But after breaking through the treasure released by Cu Chulainn, the projected spiral sword could not withstand the power it displayed and shattered.
The rainbow-like beams of light that hit the ground were the aftermath of the Rasenblade releasing its Noble Phantasm.
It’s just that as an anti-military weapon, the range of the bombardment it produces is extremely wide.
But its real power is not as terrifying as the A+ level. It can even be said that it barely reaches the B level of power after being reduced by the Spear of Death.
Shirou Emiya is now gradually on the path to understanding weapons. What he can do now is to continuously unleash the true power of the weapons in his hands.
Perhaps in the near future, as Shirou Emiya's understanding of weapons gradually increases, he will be able to project or forge a treasure that is exactly the same level as the original.
"Ahem—!"
Cu Chulainn coughed a few times, and the priceless gem in his hand turned into powder and dissipated in the air as Toosaka Rin was extremely heartbroken.
That was a gem of extremely high quality, which was purchased with the money that Rin earned by sweeping up the arena day and night and completing missions in the academy.
"Can you still move?"
Toosaka Rin quickly suppressed her heartache. She had spent so much money on the gems just to be able to deal with this situation.
Although the power dropped to B, it was still not something Cu Chulainn could withstand.
If he had not used Rune magic to defend against it, he would have been eliminated by this attack before the final battle.
It was also at this time that Toosaka Rin realized how powerful Emiya Shirou was as a magician.
This is already stronger than most servants.
Even Toosaka Rin couldn't find Shirou Emiya's weaknesses by going to the library to look up his information.
Because he was not a follower at all, and was not a person recorded in history at all.
"Hmph! Master! Don't underestimate us Servants! Such injuries were commonplace when I was alive—!"
With an unyielding smile, a red beam of light came flying from a distance and was firmly caught by Cu Chulainn in his hand, swinging a few gun flowers.
It seemed that such a horrific explosion did not affect Cu Chulainn's fighting ability at all.
However, the horrific injuries on his body were real.
All we can say is that his will is equally amazing.
"There is still one round left. He should have no more magic power——————"
Before he finished speaking, Toosaka Rin and Cu Chulainn, who were standing on the street, saw a spiral sword arrow appear again in the hands of Emiya Shirou at the top of the tower.
The previous distance of several thousand meters was shortened to only a few hundred meters under Cu Chulainn's gallop.
But this distance of several hundred meters was like a chasm, leaving Cu Chulainn no way to get close.
If Emiya Shirou was not indeed a Master, Cu Chulainn would have believed that he was a very famous Archer.
Such precise shooting and such special sword arrows are beyond the reach of ordinary people.
His archery skills alone have reached a level that even many Archer Servants cannot reach.
Of course, Shirou Emiya still cannot hit Achilles who is moving at high speed like Chiron.
"!?"
"Lancer! Retreat--!"
Without any hesitation, Toosaka Rin immediately gave this order to Cu Chulainn.
"I know without you telling me that now is not the time to force our way in. How could that boy possess such unreasonable abilities——!"
Cu Chulainn sneered, quickly picked up Toosaka Rin, and ran away under the cover of the building.
With great power comes great consequences.
As the prototype of Excalibur, the Spiral Sword still requires a lot of magic power to release its true name.
It is true that Shirou Emiya does not have the magic power to release the true name of the Spiral Sword Noble Phantasm again now.
But that doesn't mean he doesn't have the magic power to continue projecting the spiral sword.
Projection and detonation, these two things will not consume too much of Shirou Emiya's magic power.
The spiral sword projected by the fantasy collapse has a terrifying A-level power.
This was not something Cuchulainn could take on.
Although he believed that even if he took the attack head-on, he would still have the ability to rush to Emiya Shirou, but after the battle, there was only one way: elimination.
However, before the final battle, we can only fight for three rounds.
By the time he rushed to Emiya Shirou, the conflict was stopped by Mooncell, and he could only die in frustration.
If he were alone, Cu Chulainn would surely charge forward fearlessly to compete with Emiya Shirou.
But now, his survival is linked to Toosaka Rin.
He didn't want a woman like Toosaka Rin to die in this Holy Grail War.
Standing on the top of the tower, Shirou Emiya put down the spiral sword in his hand, then symbolically shot a few swords at Cu Chulainn who was wandering in the building, and then put away the longbow.
He did not intend to pursue, even though he knew that he might be able to eliminate Toosaka Rin's Servant in this conflict, but Emiya Shirou still did not do so.
Of course the most important situation is that Cu Chulainn left with Toosaka Rin in his arms.
Since Cu Chulainn possessed the protection of being able to avoid arrows, Shirou Emiya could not defeat him with normal shooting.
The explosion caused by the collapse of the fantasy will inevitably hurt Toosaka Rin.
With such thoughts in mind, Shirou Emiya gave up chasing Cu Chulainn.
"Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap!"
Along with the sound of applause, a gentle and graceful voice slowly came from behind Emiya Shirou.
"This is truly a wonderful battle. You are worthy of being considered my opponent————!"
With a tone of praise, Leo and Gawain slowly emerged from it.
Chapter 603: The Man Who Saves Humanity
“Leo——”
Hearing the noise coming from behind, Emiya Shirou slowly turned around and looked at Leo.
The commotion caused by the collision of two anti-military weapons was naturally enormous. Shirou Emiya had already noticed Leo and Gawain appearing behind him.
It's just that they were not here when he was fighting with Cu Chulainn.
Instead, stay at a safer distance and observe.
Of course, this safe distance is for Shirou Emiya.
Even if Leo and Gawain had not expressed hostility, Emiya Shirou would not expose his rear to someone who could become an enemy.
He wasn't that familiar with Leo yet.
Leo seemed to understand this as well.
It was not until Emiya Shirou defeated Cu Chulainn that he and Gawain revealed themselves and came here.
"I never imagined that you, as a Master, actually possess the power to fight against Servants————!"
There was an extremely polite smile on Leo's face, which showed his heartfelt admiration for Shirou Emiya's strength.
At least, based on what Leo had learned, he couldn't understand how Shirou Emiya managed to reach such a level in the spirit world.
This is no longer something that can be described simply by talent.
Even if Julius combined with the Harvey family's supercomputer, all it could do in this world was give it some privileges.
It's impossible for him to be able to fight a Servant head-on like Shirou Emiya.
"Emiya-kun, I'm curious, what kind of person are you on the ground? And why did you participate in this Holy Grail War?"
Leo sighed slightly, then asked Emiya Shirou in a very sincere tone.
There is no way a person with such talent as Shirou Emiya could remain unknown on the ground.
In response to Leo's question, the scene suddenly became silent.
Shirou Emiya's eyes suddenly froze, and he didn't know how to answer Leo's question.
"Just an ordinary person living on the ground—"
Emiya Shirou's voice slowly came from within the armor.
If it weren't for that door, perhaps I would never have realized that I was so special in projection magic.
There wouldn’t be these unforgettable experiences.
They will not even notice the darkness hidden in Fuyuki City.
Maybe I will live my life like a normal person.
But what is more likely is that one will lose his life on the way to saving others.
A long time ago, Shirou Emiya had seen his end, but it was an end that he would not change even if he saw it.
Because this is something that you must bear, something that you must bear in order to walk out of the fire alive.
"I don't have any wishes to make. If I obtain the Holy Grail, I will choose to stop the Holy Grail War—"
Shirou Emiya has no desire for the Holy Grail, and he was even involved in this Holy Grail War by accident.
Having said that, it does not mean that Shirou Emiya will ignore the impact of the Holy Grail War.
[Universal Wishing Machine] This thing itself will cause endless fighting.
Regardless of whether the wish made by the final winner is good or bad, Shirou Emiya will not approve of such a thing.
What's more, this holy grail is not omnipotent, and it cannot change the current situation on the ground.
No one places their hopes of continuation on the Holy Grail.
Leo also wants to achieve his goal through the wish of the Holy Grail.
Although his ultimate goal is the continuation of mankind.
“Stop the Holy Grail War? That coincides with some of my thoughts—”
Leo looked at Emiya Shirou with approval.
