"Why aren't you talking?" Kaguya chuckled lightly as she casually twirled Excalibur in her hand, walking toward Saber. "Don't resist any longer. I told you before, you're no match for me. If you surrender now, your punishment will be lighter."
Saber suddenly lifted her head and shouted angrily, "Stop joking around!"
As she spoke, the Excalibur tightly gripped in both of her hands suddenly emitted a brilliant golden light. The radiant glow wrapped around the blade like threads, turning the entire sword into a golden hue. A massive surge of energy erupted, exuding an overwhelming aura. The wind howled violently, making Saber's clothes and cape billow loudly.
"Die! Excalibur!"
Saber shouted as she swung her arms down forcefully. A blinding golden light instantly exploded from the sword, transforming into a massive beam of light that rushed toward Kaguya, accompanied by a raging wind.
In that moment, the entire area was filled with flying dust and debris. The winds howled, and the sky itself seemed to change color. Even the pitch-black night was illuminated by the dazzling light, making it seem like daytime.
Boom!
A brilliant flash erupted, immediately followed by a deafening explosion. Under the violent energy, the ground cracked and shattered, soil churned, and rocks were flung into the air. The shockwave, carrying gusts of wind, swept across the area like ripples, devastating everything in its path. Shipping containers, buildings, and machinery on the dock were flattened in an instant, reduced to dust. The explosion triggered massive fires, which caused a chain of explosions, sending thick black smoke and flames soaring into the sky.
Bang!
A burning object fell to the ground with a loud crash. It turned out to be a heavy hatch from a distant crane, which had been blown away by the force of the attack—proof of the terrifying power behind the strike.
Saber knelt on the ground, using her sword to support herself, breathing heavily. Her delicate face was flushed slightly, and sweat dripped down profusely. Despite her exhaustion, she kept her eyes fixed on the area where the flames raged in the distance.
With an attack like that, even someone like her wouldn't be able to withstand it.
That was the thought. But reality is always harsher than imagined.
Amid the thick black smoke and towering flames, a figure slowly emerged. The flames seemed to be controlled by some unseen force, parting to reveal a familiar, small figure walking out.
"As expected, the curry stick has immense power, but unfortunately, I don't really like eating curry."
The figure was none other than the silver-haired girl—Kaguya.
"Impossible!"
Saber's pupils contracted suddenly. She quickly tried to stand, but due to exhaustion, she stumbled a few steps before barely managing to steady herself.
"To be honest, that was a bit dangerous," Kaguya said, raising her arm. Her black sleeve was now tattered, with burn marks scattered across it, revealing the white, tender skin underneath. She smiled lightly and said, "If I had been careless, things could have turned out badly."
Did that attack only manage to damage her sleeve?
Saber's eyes narrowed, and her heart tightened. She shifted into a battle stance, left foot forward, right foot back, gripping her sword tightly with the tip pointed at Kaguya.
However, Saber had used too much power earlier, and her arms were trembling slightly.
Although the person in front of her seemed somewhat playful, there was no denying that she was a formidable opponent. What Saber didn't understand was why Kaguya, who had been somewhat gentle earlier, was now acting so aggressive. Suddenly, she recalled the strange black energy from earlier—could it be?
Saber's whole body trembled.
Kaguya's delicate fingers skillfully traced circles as Excalibur, the symbol of glory, spun in her hand. If it were anyone else attempting such a move, their fingers would likely be sliced off.
"Have you ever tasted your own 'curry stick' before?" Kaguya asked as she walked forward gracefully. With a flick of her fingers, the invisible sword was in her hand, and she smiled, "Care to try it?"
Hearing Kaguya's words, Saber's pupils shrank, and a strong sense of danger surged in her heart.
But before she could react, Kaguya had already walked up with a smile, raising Excalibur high. In Saber's shocked gaze, she swung the sword down hard.
Boom!
A massive beam of blinding light sliced through the pitch-black night sky, illuminating the earth as if it were daylight. Following it was an earth-shattering roar, rumbling across the entire city. A huge mushroom cloud rose into the sky, with smoke and flames billowing upward. The shockwave swept everything in its path, leveling the area. In the blink of an eye, everything was reduced to rubble.
When the violent energy subsided, the scene was one of complete devastation. The tall buildings had vanished, leaving behind only ruins. The ground was still emitting wisps of smoke, with the air thick with the acrid stench of charred debris.
The destructive power was far beyond comparison to Saber's earlier Excalibur.
"Oops, it seems I may have hit a little too hard." Kaguya glanced around at the scorched surroundings and shrugged indifferently. "But it doesn't matter—this place was already destroyed before. Now it's just a little more wrecked, so who cares?"
At that moment, a crisp sound rang out. Kaguya turned her head and saw that the Excalibur in her hand had developed cracks. With a sharp crack, the sword shattered into countless fragments.
Kaguya's brows furrowed slightly.
It seemed that while the objects she projected were now physical, they still had quite a gap compared to the originals. The most obvious problem was that they couldn't withstand Kaguya's full power for long. Although the sword could unleash attacks even stronger than the original, its durability was much weaker. If too much force was applied, it would shatter, just like now.
Still, it wasn't bad. After all, Kaguya only considered these weapons disposable. She could simply create another one. However, the mana consumption for Mirror Flower, Water Moon was an issue.
Kaguya moved lightly as she walked toward a nearby area. Along the way, everything was reduced to ruins, with wisps of smoke still rising from the ground. When she reached the large crater, she stopped. The crater was about a hundred meters in diameter and several meters deep, as if a meteor had struck. The rocks had been melted by the intense heat and solidified into crystals.
At the bottom of the crater lay a girl in disheveled clothes—it was Saber.
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