Chapter 32
Instinct. His instincts were screaming at him to either get out of here or to run to Archer and bite him to death. However, to his dismay, Hibari Kyoya was a bit exhausted. As this happened, the headless rider on the wolf's back jumped to the ground as it placed a hand on Hibari's shoulder.
"Don't try to show me pity. After all, it seems things are about to get interesting."
The moment Hibari's eyes met with Archer's, he knew immediately. Archer is no longer playing nice. His goal is within his reach and he'll do anything to achieve it. Just like Hibari acts when it comes to discipline, Archer won't make any compromises.
"I am the bone of my sword
Steel is my body and fire is my blood
I have created over a thousand blades
Unknown to Death,
Nor known to Life.
Have withstood pain to create many weapons
Yet, those hands will never hold anything
So as I pray, Unlimited Blade Works."
For a brief moment, Hibari thought he saw the ground breaking apart as flames filled the area. However, the moment he blinked, he was no longer inside of the church. Right now, himself, Shirou, Rin, Saber, Illya, and Avenger were inside of Archer's world. A world with so many swords, it'd be no exaggeration to say there was an infinite amount of them. Soon Illya was the first to speak up about this situation.
"This is......Archer's Reality Marble."
"A Reality Marble? Explain, Little Carnivore."
"It's a forbidden spell that manifests the caster's inner world and encroaches on reality....this means Archer is neither a bowman or a swordsman."
"That is correct, Illyasviel von Einzbern. When I was alive, before I became a Heroic Spirit, I was a mage. I owned neither a holy sword or a demonic one. All I have is this world. If a Noble Phantasm is the symbol of a given Heroic Spirit, I suppose this Reality Marble can be treated as such. It reproduces and stores any weapon just by me looking at the original. That is my ability as a Heroic Spirit."
As Archer spoke, he looked at the enemies before him. The look in Saber's eyes softened just a bit, however, his eyes soon locked on to Hibari. They have not wavered in the slightest. Even in this situation, he could tell. Hibari Kyoya won't stop fighting until he's bitten Archer to death and his territory is no longer damaged.
"Feel free to dodge, but the moment you do, i'm sure the people behind you will be skewered."
"Hmph. You truly are a sly one, bowman. Roll."
"Gupi!!!!!"
Just as Archer launched his blades at the group, Hibari fed Roll strong Cloud Flames and had the small hedgehog create a shield that protected Hibari and the others in his proximity. As he saw one person dash around the shield, he said one thing.
"You already owe me, handyman. In return, you better not die on my territory."
"Trace on!!!!!"
As he dashed forward, Shirou projected two of the same swords that Archer just launched at the group in his hands. The moment another blade was fired, Shirou used the one in his left hand to try and deflect it, only for it to shatter immediately. As he projected another one in his right hand, he swiftly swung the blade in his left hand to deflect another sword launched at him, only for it to shatter as well.
"If the rules and principles of all the copying i've done this far are right...make them faster. Better! Stronger! I can see how this world works!!"
"I'm sick of your crap!!!!!"
It felt like an instant, like a light flashing before someone's eyes. They were no longer in Archer's Reality Marble. Shirou, Hibari, Saber, Avenger, and Illya were back inside of the church. However, when they looked ahead, they saw Archer carrying Rin, who has lost consciousness.
"Where are you going, bowman?"
"Well, i'm back to square one. That gambit depleted my mana. I'm no match for Saber now that she's at 100% and even if I take on your Servant, Hibari, i'm sure it would most likely take me down with it. This is my insurance. If Saber values her new Master's life, she'd stay out of this and the last thing you want is a corpse on your territory, right Hibari?"
"You cheeky bastard, i'll bite you to dea-"
"The forest outside of town. There's a castle there that's empty now. You've got beef with me, right? I'll play along, Archer. I want to give you a piece of my mind, too."
Shirou loudly declared his own personal war against Archer. The Servant in question thought about it. It's true that no one would interrupt them there. Soon Archer turned his head towards Shirou.
"I like your resolve, Shirou Emiya. I guarantee Rin's safety for one day. Be quick, though. Without a master, I won't last for two days. If I haven't managed to kill you by then, I might dismember my hostage out of spite."
As Archer finished saying this, he quickly dashed out of the church with Rin in hand. The moment he left, Shirou fell to the floor due to exhaustion. Seeing this, Hibari walked towards Shirou.
"Hibari-san, so-"
Suddenly Hibari kicked Shirou in his stomach as the boy was sent flying backwards. Seeing this, Saber swung her invisible sword at the boy, only for Avenger to appear before her and use the hook in its jaw to block her attack. As Shirou looked upwards, he saw Hibari glaring at him.
"So you were there when it happened. I knew I felt the presence of some herbivores there."
"Hibari-san, I can expl-"
"You heard the little carnivore acknowledge that place as part of my territory and you have the arrogance to claim it as your battlefield against my prey. Shirou Emiya....you must really want to be bitten to death to test my patience so much."
The moment Hibari said this, he hit Shirou on the right side of his face with one of his tonfa. Just as he was about to attack again, he felt a tug on his back. When he turned around, he saw Illya looking at him, almost as if saying enough was enough. Soon Hibari sat down as he looked at Saber and Shirou.
Saber clicked her tongue as she helped Shirou stand up and exit the church. While this happened, Shirou mentally slapped himself for what he was thinking. Hibari was never an ally, the things he achieved just so happened to not have negative repercussions on him and Tohsaka. At the end of the day, Hibari Kyoya was an ally to no one but himself. Just as Hibari and Avenger were about to leave, Illya spoke up to him.
"What will you do, Hibari nii-chan?"
"There's going to be a carnivore worth biting to death at my territory. As if i'll let that chance pass me by. I'll bite them to death. First things first......."
"....i'm tired."
"I see. Let's rest up, Hibari nii-chan."
~The next day~
Shinji was seen walking to a basement inside an abandoned castle. When he reached his destination, he saw two people awaiting him. Archer was standing before him as Rin was tied up to a chair.
"What a surprise, Tohsaka? I was skeptical, but there you are, exactly as advertised."
"Visitors, huh. I came here believing that we would not be disturbed."
"Hey now. No funny business, Archer. I'm not interested in you. I should warn you, you're no match for me."
As Shinji said this, Archer saw a single man walking down the staircase leading to this location. The moment he did, he saw crimson eyes staring at his steel gray eyes. Seeing this, Shinji smirked.
"Hahaha. You're scared, aren't you Archer? This is the man who defeated Berserker on his own without breaking a swe-"
"You want Rin, Shinji Matou?"
"Of course I do."
"Then wait until my business is done. Once i've finished Shirou Emiya, she's all yours. If you won't agree, i'll eliminate both you and your servant. However, keep in mind I promised she would be unharmed. Though that will only last til dawn. At that point do as you please."
The moment Archer said that, he began to walk upstairs. As he passed by the man with blonde hair, he saw the man smirking at him. Soon the man had only one thing to say to Archer.
"Faker."
".........."
"By the way, you shouldn't be so foolishly quick to claim your prize due to your adolescent hormones, Shinji. After all, there's a certain king in this war who's ready to bite you to death on his territory. Something tells me this Holy Grail War is starting to reach its climax."
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