"Senior Skaha, how is your Shadow Country's original body, and it won't be affected by this side, right?"

I couldn't help but ask, out of concern.

"Don't worry, little ghost, as soon as my doppelganger dissipates, the separated power will naturally return to the main body." Skaha chuckled softly, "So you don't have to worry about it at all. ”

"Whew...... That's good. I was relieved when I heard this.

After all, Skaha had originally condensed his clones for me and Artoria to come to Camelot to help us. If something goes wrong because of this, then I will be guilty for the rest of my life.

“…… Now that you've made your decision, Sister Skaha, both me and Shirou will respect you. ”

As if her mood had stabilized a bit, the girl lightly opened Skaha's arm, took two steps back and said softly.

"Also, Sister Skaha...... We haven't been together for long, but I thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you've done for me, Shirou, and Camelot. ”

Lowering her head, the girl bent deeply and gave Skaha a knightly salute of paramount proportions.

It was a courtesy, I recognized, and it was the highest respect that the knights of the Camelot used to show respect to others.

"That...... And one more thing that is a little embarrassing......" At this point, the girl's face involuntarily flushed, "Sometimes...... It's really just sometimes...... You are in my eyes...... It's like she's really like my sister......"

“——！”

For a split second, Skaha and I opened our mouths wide at the same time.

"Right...... I'm sorry! It's strange to say that all of a sudden! Sister Skaha, please forget all what I just said, and let me say nothing! ”

As if feeling a little awkward in the atmosphere, the girl shook her head desperately in denial the next moment.

Her face flushed as if she was dripping blood, and the constant pressure on her body made the top of her head almost touch the ground......

"I should be the one who wants to apologize......"

Sighing slightly, Skaha stepped forward and gently hugged the girl's trembling body.

"How nice it would be if I could completely let go of my pride as the queen of the Shadow Nation in this short period of time and accompany you more as a sister instead of stubbornly being Camelot's guest......

“…… No, Sister Skaha, that's more than enough. You have given me a sense of happiness and peace of mind that I have never felt before, and I am very happy to have you by my side every day. So...... Whether we meet again in the future, I will never forget you! ”

The girl's pretty face was full of bright smiles, as if she had released all the smiles that she had not been able to show in front of people for many years.

But the corners of her eyes moistened uncontrollably......

"Don't cry, Lily, the fate between me and you, and the little ghost is deep." Skaha winked at the girl, "I'll tell you a secret, actually, ......"

With that, Skaha smiled teasingly at me next to him, then leaned down into the girl's ear and whispered something.

“——！ Is this true, Sister Skaha? The girl's eyes widened suddenly, and she asked in disbelief as if she had been struck by lightning.

"Of course, how could I lie to you?" Skaha raised his hand and gently and dotingly touched the blonde hair on the top of the girl's head twice, "That's why Lily needs to be with the little ghost during my absence, and make sure he doesn't get into trouble." ”

“…… I see, this is a very serious situation. The girl nodded again and again, and said solemnly, "Don't worry, Sister Skaha, I will definitely do everything I can." ”

"Mm-hmm, that's good." Skaha also replied with a smile, "In this way, even if there is a 1 in 10,000 chance of a problem, there should be a remedy." ”

"I said...... What exactly are you talking about? The more I listened, the more uneasy I felt......"

I couldn't help but ask the two girls after holding back for a long time.

"Hmph, I won't tell you!"

The girl snorted directly, turned her head and deliberately didn't look at me.

…… Looks like you're still mad at me.

"Little ghost, the secret between girls, you'd better not ask." Skaha held up a finger at me and smiled softly.

"Don't make a fuss, Skaha-senpai!" I couldn't stop laughing, "It's okay for Artoria to say she's a girl, but you're ......"

"Me? What's wrong with me, little ghost? The smile on Skaha's face vanished, and he stared at me with his arms around him.

"I didn't ...... It's nothing, you're in the prime of your youth......"

Cold sweat continued to flow down my forehead, and I quickly changed my story.

"Lily, I suddenly feel that the imp looks quite unpleasant, why don't we work together once." Skaha turned his head to look at the girl on the side, "I'm in charge of catching the imp, and then you can teach you whatever you want, even my share!" ”

"No, Sister Skaha, we'll be together anyway." The girl shook her head, and her slender hand had already drawn her sword from the side quietly, "For a person like Shirou, you have to be taught a lesson every once in a while to be honest and obedient. Anyway, it's hard for him to die now, so it's better to leave it to Sister Skaha to vent his anger. ”

"Well, that makes sense. In that case, let's fight side by side as sisters, and it's the first time, but it's worth remembering. Skaha nodded, then reached out and shook it into the void, and the scarlet spear appeared in her hand out of thin air, "I was a little sad to leave, but thanks to the best prey sent to the door to regulate my mood." You'll have to take good care of it now. ”

"You...... You can't play really......"

Seeing that the tip of the spear and the tip of the sword were pointed at my chest, my scalp suddenly tingled, and my steps staggered back.

I always felt a very ominous premonition rise in my heart......

"Come to your senses, little ghost (Shirou)!"

The next moment, as the two figures jumped, the premonition unfortunately became a reality......

——

This night, I have forgotten how many rounds of fighting.

At this moment, spears full of ferocity and swords full of holy light were attacking my body one after the other.

The two attacks are almost in no particular order, there are no dead spots at all, and there is no room or possibility for people to dodge.

"Is it still going to be like this?"

With a sigh in my heart, I almost mechanically urged the magic in my body.

"Qiang ——!"

A round shield emerged from his left arm, blocking the spear's thunderous blow.

Before I had time to stretch my body, which was numb from the strong impact, I grabbed a tough thin sword in my right hand and parried it above my head.

"Bell ——!"

The heavy mass of the holy sword pressed down with amazing arm strength, and I gritted my teeth hard for a moment to support myself without falling to my knees.