43-- Cloud vs Shirou (Dose of reality, 60 sec)

Shirou and I left the room and went to the inner courtyard followed by the others, Shirou was yelling nonsense that only a child Shounen protagonist would say, so I didn't pay attention to him and talked to Rin.

--Ojou-sama, Berseker is quite a difficult Servant to deal with, I know your Heroic Treasure, I suggest you wait and regroup, team up with the Ally of Justice, I will prepare the ground for the Einzbergs' departure, also stay away from the church .

--Why are you giving me orders?

--They are not orders Ojou-sama, they are just suggestions from a humble servant, although this will be my last job as a servant of the Tohsaka family, after this I will go to Greece.

Rin who seemed like she wanted to retort deserved for a moment before shouting expletives for other reasons.

--You're going to go with that woman!!!

I shrugged and smiled theatrically.

--She's my wife~ I'm obviously going on my honeymoon.

Archer who was walking behind Rin nodded at my words and gave me a thumbs up, Saber was trying unsuccessfully to calm Shirou down.

--Akatsuki won't let you kill people!!!

Shirou bellowed after separating from Saber, I smiled.

--Well, typical of Ally of Justice but let's forget that...Shirou attack me with everything you have, use "Projection", don't think I don't know what you've been practicing all these years, although the old man said it was useless , Project your swords and attack me, if you manage to hurt me I will not exterminate the Matou and I will only eliminate the specter Makiri Zolgen.

--I won't let you kill anyone!!! TRACE ON!

With the iconic words the magecraft was activated, electronic circuits illuminated Shirou's arms and a plain and simple sword was materialized, the prana was unstable and the imperfect projection is still far from being considered a danger but it is better than nothing.

--Just a sword? Well I will also use a sword.

Putting my right hand inside my jacket I took out the "Single Edged Good Straight Sword", oh as it was called by Reines [The Saber], the angular edge and lack of decorations made it look lackluster or plain but this is a Hogu genuine taken from the [Gate of Babylon]

--Ojou-sama or Saber can serve as referee?

--Hey 10th Seat I will be the referee.

Archer spoke in an unusually proactive voice and jumped between the two of them.

--Well, the brat will fight against the 10th Seat, time limit, Submission or death?

--Easy Archer Kurama-kun?

Rin stopped the interesting options proposed by Archer.

--3 minutes...a simple Round.

I replied to Rin, while Archer spat in disappointment.

--I see, ok Archer starts.

--Understood, Ready... Begin!

Archer jumped back and Shirou charged at me with his sword, a stabbing attack telegraphed, blocking and breaking his sword in one motion.

--So weak? Shirou you have been training properly it's too soft, focus and do better... I think I don't need this.

I put away my sword [The Saber] and take a karate stance. Shirou recomposed his sword now it's two short and broad swords. Is he already synchronizing with Archer? interesting.

--Doesn't the fact that you have two mean that you are better? Fool!

I attack with a series of telegraphed and repetitive movements, blocking all his attacks with my right arm covered in mist and thunder.

--Akatsuki-kun! What is that on your arm?

Rin asked from the gallery, since the weak Shirou is not a problem continue to block his attacks while answering Rin's question.

--"Release: Vajra - [Shield]"

I responded and released the shield in its entirety, a mandala woven of purple and electric blue threads blocked and repelled Shirou's last two attacks by breaking their swords again.

"Is that... a god's shield!?"

Saber shouted in surprise, I smiled.

--Yep, even though it's just an imitation it's still one of the Hogus at my disposal.

--Hogus?!

Saber widened her eyes upon hearing the plural in my words, I have two functional Hogus the Vajra and the spear, I don't know what the sword does but I still have Caster and Mana Furnace for last resort.

--60 seconds!

Archer disdainfully pronounce the final stretch of the fight.

--Well it's time to take out the trash, I'm sorry Shirou but this is going to hurt.

--Stop bluffing and attack.

--As you want.

Shiro stood up and charged at me with her two swords becoming more and more like Archer's.

--"Mist Armor [Cloud Arms]"

Covering my arms in mist and solidifying it into a demonic-looking armor with black and purple tints, Rin nodded heavily, while the two Servants looked somewhat surprised.

--Shirou, try not to die, okay?

I ran at ground level and hit Shirou's solar plexus from bottom to top raising him in the air, I jumped and stamped a hammer blow on his back crashing him to the ground a small pool of blood formed under the body of the poor Ally of the Justice.

Unfortunately thanks to the [Avalon] Shirou's wounds began to heal and the latter staggered to his feet.

--Nii-san I'm not dead yet...

--And you haven't defeated me, fool~

Shirou put on airs as he projected a new pair of swords but these were too flimsy breaking in his hands before they even managed to form.

--Well let's finish this, grit your teeth "Ally of Justice"...

I slowly walked towards the puny Shirou and chanted one of my sorceries.

--"Release: Vajra - [Spear]"

Striking with both of my palms, two electric lines resembling purplish-blue lightning pierced Shirou's body by electrocuting him. Shirou's smoking body fell onto the sand still conscious but unable to move or reply.

--10th Seat wins...

Archer proclaimed my victory with a smile, Hey, I know you want to kill him but don't use a borrowed knife either. Rin and Saber came out to help Shirou, I just shrugged at Saber's furious look.

--I cannot recognize you as a gentleman.

--For all I care, Saber-chan~ or do you prefer Arthur...

Before I could finish the invisible sword was at my neck threatening to decapitate me, I scoffed.

--Saber-chan you better remove that sword before things get ugly.

I silently activated, [Frightening Cloud Furnace: Starting activation, Partial release, 111 Clouds]... I began to devour the surrounding mana voraciously and surreptitiously.