Countless tentacles burst from the ground, and a swarm of viscous, disgusting otherworldly Sea Monsters emerged from the void, rushing toward everyone like a tide.
“Small fry.” Arthur did not retreat.
“Saber!” he called out.
“Here!” No extra communication was needed.
Artoria instantly understood his intention.
The two stood back-to-back.
“O Wind!” “O Wind!” Two voices rang out simultaneously.
Two invisible holy swords swung at the same time.
Two golden streams of magical energy converged in the air, forming a tornado that strangled everything!
The swarm of Sea Monsters that had just emerged were instantly ground into mincemeat by the two intertwining sword auras.
This was true “dual sword harmony.” That resonance from the depths of their souls made the swords in their hands seem alive; every swing perfectly matched the other’s rhythm.
Artoria felt her whole body tremble.
She had never experienced such a smooth battle.
No words were needed, no eye contact; as long as that man was behind her, she could swing the most perfect strike.
Was this…
the feeling of being understood by “another self”?
“Damn it!
Damn it!
Damn it!!” Gilles watched his summons being wiped out like vegetables being chopped, and he completely broke down.
He hadn’t expected that the combat power of these two swordsmen combined wouldn’t be 1+1=2, but an exponential explosion.
“In that case…
then let me show you true terror!” Gilles’s body turned into a cloud of black mist; he actually wanted to escape into the nearby Mio River.
Once in the water, he could summon that Great Sea Demon capable of destroying Fuyuki City.
“Trying to run?” Arthur was about to give chase.
In the sky, Morgan, who hadn’t made a move until now, suddenly gave a cold snort.
“Getting slime all over the ground…
how eyesore.” She pointed a finger in the direction Gilles was fleeing.
[Fairy Magecraft: Lightning Punishment].
Crack!!!
A thick bolt of black-blue lightning struck the black mist that Gilles had transformed into with pinpoint accuracy.
“Aaaaaah!!” Gilles let out a shrill scream; half of his body was scorched, and the Human Skin Book in his hand almost slipped away.
However, using the momentum of the blast, he rolled into the river in a wretched state and instantly vanished.
“Tch, did he get away?” Morgan withdrew her hand with some dissatisfaction and landed beside Arthur, taking out a handkerchief to disdainfully wipe away a bit of dust that had gotten on his clothes.
“Next time, don’t engage in melee with such disgusting things.
It’s filthy.” Arthur smiled helplessly, letting Morgan help him straighten his collar.
Then, he turned around and looked at Artoria, who was still savoring the battle just now.
“Are you alright?” Artoria snapped back to reality.
Looking at the “couple” before her who cooperated so seamlessly, the feeling of envy in her heart grew even stronger.
“I’m fine…
The coordination just now was wonderful.
Thank you, Arthur.” This was the first time she had called him by his name directly, instead of “the other me” or “Your Excellency.” Arthur smiled slightly.
“Since Caster escaped into the water, he must be brewing an even greater plot.
There will likely be a fierce battle tonight.” Arthur glanced at the system panel.
[Ding!
Completed the first linked battle with ‘Artoria’.] [Synchronization significantly increased.] [Quest ‘Crusade Against Cultists’ Progress: 50%.] “Let’s go, let’s head back and rest first.” Arthur extended his hand to Artoria, like a gentleman inviting someone to dance: “To prepare for the final battle tonight, how about…
coming to my house for afternoon tea again?
Sakura is waiting for you with the pudding she made.” Hearing “pudding,” combined with the camaraderie of fighting side-by-side just now…
Artoria didn’t hesitate this time; she even took the initiative to grasp Arthur’s hand.
“Cough…
Since it’s for strategic deployment, then I shall intrude!” Looking at their joined hands…
Morgan’s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, and the fan in her hand let out a crisp snap from being squeezed.
Very well.
It seems that tonight, not only will I have to kill Sea Monsters, but I’ll also have to find a way to “kill” the arrogance of this shameless, man-stealing cat.