Stretching out her hand with a solemn expression, the girl grasped the golden sword in front of her.

Suddenly, a holy light lit up, completely enveloping the blade of the sword.

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With a flicker in her eyes, the girl took a few steps back slightly to widen the distance, and quickly displayed a complete set of swordsmanship on the spot.

Originally, it belonged to her own holy sword, and the girl's movements were more powerful and beautiful, and the simple swing was fascinating.

"How does it feel, Lily? It's a replica that can only be used in this space for a while, but because of this, you can get infinitely close to your holy sword. Behind his back, Skaha said with a smile on his face.

"Thank you, Sister Skaha. All the feelings I felt when I used to fight are back. The girl smiled confidently.

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"Shirou doesn't look happy, though." Looking back at me with a bitter face, the girl sneered again.

The smile is bright, but it carries the innocence and coquettishness unique to girls.

“…… Is it okay for me to surrender? I reluctantly raised my hands above my head, "You who hold the holy sword and completely fuse with the red dragon, I'm afraid that the current Skaha seniors may not be able to suppress it even if they go into battle in person." ”

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"It's okay, isn't there still a little ghost for you." At this time, Skaha walked up with a teasing smile on the corner of his mouth, "I'll join your camp this time." ”

"Skaha Senpai...... You actually! "I was stunned.

"Don't be too surprised, I'll seal the Lun Magic and other abilities of myself." Patting me on the shoulder, Skaha held the scarlet spear in his hand straight in front of my eyes, "Although all that is left is the gun, I, Skaha, will become your power for the time being." ”

“…… Yes, I will not disappoint your high expectations! After a pause, I looked up into Skaha's crimson eyes and replied firmly.

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In this way, the line-up of both sides was decided, and Skaha and I worked together against the army led by Artoria herself.

"Queen of the Shadow Country, since you have chosen to stand against me, then in the name of the knight, I will definitely do my best to defeat you!" Holding the sword in front of her, the girl bowed slightly to Skaha and gave a standard knightly salute.

"Well, since Lily is so serious, I'm going to show some housekeeping skills." Skaha replied with a smile, "Let me see if the famous Knight King of Britain is in vain." ”

Before the battle began, the two women began to fight each other......

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“…… I said you guys should stop it, don't really hurt each other. Seeing this, I could only remind with a wry smile.

"Huh? Shirou, don't you believe in my strength? The girl puffed out her cheeks at me, "If someone wants to hurt me, they have to have that strength!" ”

"Oh, Lily, you really dare to say anything." There was a hint of mockery on the corner of Skaha's mouth, "The red dragon deity in your body will be afraid of me when they see me, not to mention the degraded version of your human form!" ”

"Hmph, you and I may indeed be invincible in the Shadow Country, but I don't have the slightest reason to be afraid of you who have become a servant and choose to fight as a spearman." With a cold snort, the girl suddenly raised her hand, the tip of her sword reaching Skaha's throat, "Skaha, your high-ranking disciple Ku Chulin claims to have obtained all of your true inheritance, but he was still completely suppressed by me in the first battle. It can be seen that your master's marksmanship is not very good! ”

"Even if my marksmanship is a hundred times rougher, it will be more than enough to deal with you yellow-haired girl." Skaha calmly fired back.

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"Forget it, whatever you want......" I clutched my temples in pain.

The scene was completely out of control under the high fighting spirit of the two......

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After a few moments, each side reached their respective positions.

The battle is on the verge of breaking out.

Because the girl asked to go into battle in person, there was no high platform to expand the field of vision in order to ensure fairness.

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The first time I stood on flat ground and commanded an army, I felt very different.

If it can be regarded as staying out of the matter before due to the perspective relationship, at this moment, it is really advancing and retreating with the soldiers under his command.

While the pressure is multiplied, there is also a trace of excitement rising in my heart.

As a man, there is really no one who doesn't like to lead the army.

I'm not 100% qualified as a commander now, but I'm starting to like the role I'm playing at the moment.

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"That's right, little ghost, it's finally starting to get into shape." Glancing at me, Skaha nodded in satisfaction, "But be careful, Lily's side isn't a vegetarian either." ”

"Huh?" I noticed it without Skaha's reminder, and the girl on the other side stood at the forefront, facing her own soldier as if ready to say something.

"Artoria is ready...... Do pre-war mobilization? My brow furrowed at surprise, "If you were a real human, this would be a great morale boost. But is it useful for an emotionless virtual soldier? ”

In the ten days I've been in the Shadow Country, I've never seen a single soldier in the training space have had a mood swing. Even before they died, their eyes were empty and confused.

So I've always been convinced that virtual soldiers are real virtual products.

"I don't know, let's take a look." Skaha smiled nonchalantly and stopped talking.

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"Ladies and gentlemen, my most trusted companions, in a few moments you will join me in battle to slay the enemy."

Because of the need to ensure that the sound reaches the ears of every soldier, the girl's voice is particularly loud.

Even Skaha and I could clearly hear the majestic proclamation that resounded across the vast battlefield.

"The other side is no less than us in terms of numbers and equipment, and they even have Skaha, the queen of the Shadow Country, joining them. Presumably, even if this battle is won, most of the people standing in front of me now will give their lives. The girl's voice was filled with gloom and tragedy, "So I want to say that today's victory, whether it is victory or defeat, it actually means nothing to you at all." ”

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The soldiers in front of the girl were silent. For them who do not have feelings and the ability to think, this is natural.

"Wealth, fame, status, everything you can think of will be vanished as life passes. So, what is your reason for fighting? "Now, I command you to remember the face of the nearest companion beside you, and the man who is willing to die with you in the hellish battlefield!" ”

The soldiers turned their heads to look at each other mechanically, merely obeying the girl's orders.

"Now, remember that you are not alone! I want you to go into battle with each one of you remembering the faces of your companions in their hearts and fighting for your companions! The girl said with an overwhelming momentum, "Every time you kill one more person, the pressure on your companions will be reduced by one point." So try your best to kill the enemy and leave the battlefield alive with your fellow mortal friends! ”

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As the girl's voice fell, the atmosphere in the field changed.

With the help of my enhanced eyesight, I could see that there seemed to be something more in the eyes of each soldier in front of the girl.

Soon, one of the soldiers raised his spear in the air and turned his head to look directly at his companion. His companion paused slightly, but also raised his arm without hesitation, so that the spears of the two were closely crossed!

With the leader, the rest of the soldiers followed suit. In a few moments, all the soldiers in front of the girl crossed their spears over each other, and their eyes looked at each other steadfastly.

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"I, Artoria Pendragon, Knight King of Britain, am proud of you." The girl smiled, then waved her hand forward, "Come on, warriors, show the cowardly enemy your unsurpassed bravery!" ”

"Roar!"

Led by the maiden, the soldiers roared with red eyes, and rushed at full speed towards the position where Skaha and I were standing without fear of death!