Anchor, Stop Pretending, You're in Chaldea - Chapter 12

The loud sound of gunshots outside the cave reached everyone inside, causing them to stop in their tracks.

Mashu turned around to confirm what had happened, but no sound came anymore.

“Was that the sound of Assassin fighting just now?”

She had seen with her own eyes the white-haired Assassin using a powerful gun to deal with Rider.

“Oh? It seems the outcome has been decided.”

Cú Chulainn, holding an oak staff, also glanced back.

Bai Qiu frowned and stared at the translucent live broadcast screen, where two white-haired men were lying on the ground.

Emiya Shirou instinctively unfolded a petal-shaped shield at the moment Kiritsugu fired his gun, but the bullet easily destroyed it.

Like fragile glass, the bullet shattered the shield and pierced through Emiya Shirou’s body.

At the same time, the Gáe Bolg thrown by Emiya Shirou spun like a boomerang and deeply pierced into the body of this Assassin from behind.

“It’s you… Kiritsugu…”

Emiya Shirou, with blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, leaned against a rock and barely held himself up.

“I never thought… you would also be suppressed by that guy… cough cough…”

A large amount of blood coughed out of Shirou’s mouth.

The bullet had severely injured his body, shattering his Magic Core, and it seemed he had reached his limit…

“…It sounds like you know me.”

Under a nearby tree, Emiya Kiritsugu also looked over.

This man with white hair in his eyes felt somewhat familiar for some reason.

Perhaps that strange feeling from before was because of this.

“Ah, of course I know you… If possible, I didn’t want to meet you like this.”

Then, Emiya Shirou looked at Emiya Kiritsugu.

“Kiritsugu, without you, I wouldn’t be who I am now. Although I’m somewhat tired of being used as a pawn by Alaya, but…”

Emiya Shirou smiled with relief.

“Thank you, Kiritsugu.”

After saying those words, he looked at the large hollow that had been guarding behind him all this time.

“I’m sorry, I can only accompany you until here… Saber.”

As his words fell, Emiya Shirou’s body disappeared.

Emiya Kiritsugu looked at the young man who seemed somewhat familiar, took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and took a deep breath.

“Hoo…”

With the smell of tobacco, white smoke floated towards the dark sky.

“Master, the mission here is complete. Sorry, but I want to take a break for a while.”

The 5,000 viewers in the live stream witnessed the intense battle between these two men. Although there was not much communication between them, the fierce fight made it difficult for everyone to breathe.

“Is this… considered a win?”

“But who is the good guy and who is the bad guy? I can’t tell.”

“I heard from others that the winner is the father of the loser.”

“Huh? So in the end, I’m your dad? That’s a classic plot twist.”

The audience who knew the experiences of the two men showed different attitudes.

“Stop fighting, can’t you just have a proper meal?!”

“I have to say, in a way, the two of them are quite alike.”

“Red Archer never dreamed that even as a Heroic Spirit, he would be beaten up by his dad.”

“A father and son with different positions, it’s really sad to see them fight for their respective goals.”

The number of online viewers in the live stream kept increasing, and the barrage of comments clearly increased as well.

“System, what happens if the summoned Heroic Spirit dies?”

This was the most concerning question for Bai Qiu at the moment.

If there is a battle, there will be casualties for the Heroic Spirit.

[If the summoned Heroic Spirit dies, the host can use points and a Command Seal to repair their Saint Graph.]

[One Command Seal can be restored each day.]

[Friendly reminder: The stronger the Heroic Spirit, the more points are required to repair their Saint Graph.]

“If Emiya Kiritsugu, who was summoned this time, dies, how many points are needed to repair him?”

[Current summoned Servant: Emiya Kiritsugu (Assassin), repairing the Saint Graph requires 10,000 points.]

After hearing the system’s words, Bai Qiu felt somewhat relieved for the time being.

The worst-case scenario would be using a Command Seal and some points to repair the Saint Graph.

Even 10,000 points may not guarantee obtaining one, but it is acceptable to use them for repairs.

“What’s wrong, Senpai?”

Seeing Bai Qiu bowing their head in silence, Mashu approached with concern.

“It’s nothing, let’s continue forward, everyone.”

I need to focus all my attention here now, after all, this is the key to clearing this Singularity.

As the group continued to delve deeper into the cave, a huge cavern soon appeared before them.

This cavern was as large as several playgrounds combined, partly natural and partly artificially excavated.

“Everyone, be careful. Ahead is the Holy Grail guarded by Saber.”

Cú Chulainn held the oak staff in his hand, assuming a ready-to-fight posture.

Olga Marie anxiously gripped the Magic Jewel Bai Qiu had given her earlier. These Magic Jewels had been infused with a considerable amount of Magical Energy, making them as powerful as offensive Magecraft.

Mashu, on the other hand, protected Bai Qiu and the Director with her shield as they slowly advanced.

Just as they stepped into the great cavern, a strong surge of Magical Energy emanated.

Olga Marie looked ahead, her expression filled with astonishment.

In her line of sight was an enormous container of Magical Energy, with black Magical Energy constantly overflowing from it, spreading throughout the entire Fuyuki City.

“Isn’t this an advanced Magecraft core? Could this be the Holy Grail?!”

Then a clear and melodious female voice came from the front.

“Caster, you’re here again. Didn’t Archer stop you outside? Oh? It seems another interesting Servant has come this time.”

After hearing the voice, Bai Qiu cut to the scene at just the right time.

Everyone looked towards the front, where a beautiful female Saber in dark armor was looking down at them in front of the pitch-black Holy Grail.

She exuded an overwhelming amount of Magical Energy, enough to suffocate those around her, and the black holy sword in her hand faintly emitted a dark red glow.

Bai Qiu couldn’t help but swallow nervously.

King Arthur.

Artoria Pendragon (Alter).

After losing her ahoge, she became a tyrant with absolute power.

Compared to the original version, she has a stronger Magical Energy output and is more merciless.

Even though she was prepared, Bai Qiu was still overwhelmed by the pressure of the Magical Energy emanating from her.

Can Mashu really fight against this opponent?!

Bai Qiu instinctively began to doubt, and when they looked to the side, Mashu was also looking up at the almost unbeatable enemy with a serious expression.

The final battle of the Fuyuki Singularity is finally about to begin!