As Gilgamesh's body dissolved into golden light and disappeared into the air, Kaguya slightly furrowed her brows, deep in thought.
That guy may be arrogant, but there's no denying his immense power, especially Ea, which possesses unbelievable strength. Even Kaguya wasn't certain she could fully replicate such a weapon, as its level was simply too high—an EX-rank, the highest level possible. In the original series, neither Red Archer (EMIYA) nor Shirou Emiya's Unlimited Blade Works could replicate such a weapon.
However, if viewed from another perspective, that guy is actually quite amusing, like a wildly arrogant brat—lawless and unrestrained. But isn't that a form of tsundere behavior in itself?
Of course, Kaguya enjoyed dealing with cute tsundere girls, but when it came to a tsundere man, she wasn't interested at all. After all, she didn't have any unusual preferences like that.
A prideful character like him was easy to deal with. Kaguya wouldn't even need to fight him directly—she could easily mess with him.
Of course, don't get the wrong idea—Kaguya is a virtuous and disciplined person. She wouldn't engage in anything immoral or inappropriate.
Rather, she had a different kind of power, learned from the world of Naruto—the ultimate ninja technique: Talk no Jutsu. Naruto had used this ability to win over countless people, such as Nagato (Pain) and Obito Uchiha. It's undoubtedly the strongest technique in the Naruto series.
And for someone like Gilgamesh, all Kaguya needed to do was talk him into a trap. In the original series, Gilgamesh could have easily used Ea to turn Shirou Emiya into dust, but due to his own self-imposed restrictions, he hesitated. In the end, he became a one-armed man and was ultimately dragged down by the Holy Grail.
What a painful lesson to learn.
The distant sound of police sirens brought Kaguya back to reality. It seemed that, no matter where or in which world, the police always arrived at the scene only after everything had ended.
Kaguya walked over to Saber, who was lying on the ground with large portions of her skin exposed due to her damaged clothing. She picked her up.
"So this is the King of Knights?" Kaguya chuckled softly, reaching out to gently stroke Saber's cheek. "Surprisingly cute."
At this moment, the unconscious Saber looked peaceful. If you removed the heavy burden of being King Arthur, she simply looked like an ordinary neighborhood girl.
Kaguya mischievously slid her hand down Saber's soft thigh, smirking before turning her head and calling out, "Come out, stop hiding."
The person hiding behind the wrecked shipping containers gasped, tightening their grip on their weapon. Cold sweat ran down their back.
She had already noticed me?
In truth, Kaguya had noticed her long ago but hadn't said anything. Within a kilometer's range, no one could escape her Starry Eyes, no matter how well they hid. To Kaguya, people hiding in the shadows were as obvious as fireflies in the dark.
"I'm talking to you—the one behind the containers. Do I have to come over and drag you out myself?" Kaguya said.
After a moment, a figure stepped out—it was a woman.
She had short, ear-length hair and well-defined features. Though her face wasn't heavily made up, she was undeniably a rare beauty. Her figure was curvaceous, adding to her allure, but her expression was cold and her gaze sharp, making others hesitant to approach.
She was Maiya Hisau, Emiya Kiritsugu's subordinate.
At this moment, she held a submachine gun, its barrel pointed directly at Kaguya, her finger resting on the trigger, ready to fire at any moment.
"Guns won't work on me. Don't waste your energy. And while your weapon can't hurt me, I don't appreciate being aimed at," Kaguya said as she turned, smiling.
Maiya didn't flinch, her eyes still fixed on Kaguya as she said coldly, "Let her go."
"Hmm, why don't you come and take her yourself?" Kaguya replied with a smile.
Hearing Kaguya's words, Maiya's eyes narrowed, and her body tensed as she gripped the submachine gun tightly.
Seeing her reaction, Kaguya couldn't help but chuckle. "Don't misunderstand. I don't have any ill intentions. If I wanted to kill you, I wouldn't have waited until now."
Before Kaguya finished speaking, her figure flickered and suddenly appeared in front of Maiya. She smiled, her eyes narrowing into crescent shapes.
However, in Maiya's mind, it was far from charming. Shocked, she reflexively pulled the trigger.
Ratatatata!
Amidst the rapid gunfire, the submachine gun spat out a stream of hot bullets, creating a metal storm that tore through the air, aiming directly at Kaguya.
Click click click.
In just a few moments, the entire magazine was emptied, the barrel of the gun glowing faintly red. Smoke lingered in the air, emitting a pungent smell.
Maiya stopped shooting, trying to calm her pounding heart. She had previously only faced ordinary people, and no matter how strong they were, they were still human. But now, she was facing a Servant, not a human but a being beyond the realm of science. Only after fighting one could she truly understand their terrifying power. So Maiya stayed alert, quickly reloading her gun.
When the smoke cleared, Maiya's pupils contracted sharply.
The beautiful silver-haired girl emerged from the smoke, completely unharmed—not a single scratch on her body, not even her clothes were damaged.
"Don't waste your efforts. You're no match for me," Kaguya said.
Ratatatata!
Without hesitation, Maiya pulled the trigger again.
But before the gunfire could continue for long, it suddenly stopped.
Kaguya's pale hand had grasped Maiya's neck, her brows furrowing as she said, "Didn't I already tell you? Can't you understand human speech? Or do you need a lesson to figure out what to do? If that's the case, I might consider giving you a very thorough lesson."
As she spoke, Kaguya's grip slowly tightened. Maiya's hands instinctively grasped Kaguya's arm, her legs kicking wildly, trying to land blows on Kaguya. But it was all in vain. It was as if an invisible shield surrounded Kaguya, and every kick felt like hitting solid steel.
Due to the lack of air, Maiya's face gradually turned red, and her strength began to wane. Her legs grew weaker, and her eyes started to roll back. At this rate, she wouldn't last much longer before being choked to death.
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