Type-Moon: My Destiny Guide

The priest, dressed in his robes, raised four black keys and hurled them rapidly in all directions—unsurprisingly, none of them hit their target.

Immediately afterwards, a bullet struck him directly in the back.

Those were high-speed bullets whose very presence was imperceptible. The barrier set up in the Einzbern Forest could not only project killing intent to deceive the enemy, but also conceal true killing intent.

This third shot was the real killing blow.

Hisayu Maiya, who had orchestrated this battle, slowly sheathed her gun.

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Under Irisviel's illusion, the Winchester caliber bullet traveled almost without killing intent from the spot where Kirei had already cleared it with the black key, traversing a distance of over a hundred meters and accurately striking Kirei Kotomine's spine.

Given the destructive power of Hua Se, Wu Mi was certain that the target's spinal cord had been pierced.

Kirei Kotomine's performance was exactly as Maiya had imagined; he didn't even have time to scream before collapsing backward without convulsing or groaning in pain.

He must have been shot through the spine and died on the spot as planned—Maiya judged. She stood up from her sniping position, aimed her submachine gun at the lying Kirei, and carefully approached him.

"Miss Maiya, no!" Irisviel immediately realized it was a trap and sent a telepathic warning to Maiya, but it was too late.

Kirei, lying on his back, didn't get up. Instead, he swung his arm and fired a hidden black key. The low-orbiting black key grazed Maiya's right calf, causing her to miss her next move.

The next moment, the tall man in black sprang up like a spring and charged towards Wu Mi.

Maiya showed no fear and fired. But Kirei didn't even flinch, simply covering his head and face with his hands. His high-collared robe was made of fiber, and a layer of protective magic specially made by the Church's agents was tightly added inside. Even at close range, a nine-millimeter bullet couldn't penetrate it.

Even so, the kinetic energy of ten consecutive strikes at 250 feet per second still pounded Kirei's body like the force of a metal baseball bat. However, his muscles, honed to perfection, acted like armor, completely protecting his bones and internal organs from the impact.

Upon discovering that Kirei was wearing a full-body bulletproof vest, Maiya immediately dropped her submachine gun and pulled out a Rambo knife from her thigh.

In contrast to the fiber's resistance to bullets, it is very easy to be cut by a sharp blade, so if the gun is useless, close combat is the only way to survive.

As the barrage of attacks ceased, Kirei drew a new black key in each hand and launched a cross slash at Maiya from both sides. Maiya, undeterred by her injured right leg, deflected the black key's combo with the heavy blade.

Although the Kurogi's blade length far exceeds that of the Tactical Straight Sword, it is ultimately an enhanced throwing sword. In close combat, compared to the Kurogi, which lacks balance due to its extremely short handle, Maiya's Tactical Straight Sword has an overwhelming advantage due to its agility.

"Have the opportunity!"

Having established her advantage, Maiya charged forward in a half-sacrifice posture—Black Key would have difficulty defending against an attack from this distance, and even if she were hit by a counterattack, the chance of being seriously injured would be very low.

Kirei caught Maiya's dagger with the black key in his right hand, seemingly intending to use the blade's length to counterattack. The sword shadow, crossing with the dagger, suddenly thrust forward. Maiya, who was prepared for this, easily dodged the counterattack, simply tilting her head slightly to avoid the tip of the black key's blade, and thus rushed into the enemy's arms.

But just when Maiya was certain that victory was within reach, Kirei took an unexpected action that shocked her.

Their right hands crossed like a boxer's cross-hand strike—but Kirei's right hand, which should have been gripping the black key short handle, was empty. He released his weapon halfway through the thrust.

In other words, Kirei's right hand was never intended to use the black keys to assassinate Maiya from the very beginning.

Strong, muscular fingers wrapped around Maiya's right wrist. A tall, slender figure in a black robe, standing tall and imposing, coiled like a snake, passing beneath Maiya's right arm. The next second, Kirei placed Maiya's right hand behind his shoulder in a gesture similar to that of someone placing their arm around an injured person.

In a state of utter despair, realizing she was being deceived by the preconceived notion that her opponent was an agent using the black keys. This movement originated from a Chinese martial art, Bajiquan!

In a moment of mortal despair, Kirei's side was pressed close to Maiya's waist, his left elbow struck Maiya's chest, and his left foot delivered a beautiful blow to Maiya's supporting leg.

The most iconic move in Bajiquan is the "Inner Gate Elbow Strike".

Maiya couldn't even manage to catch herself and crashed heavily to the ground. The impact was so intense that she even felt as if her limbs had completely detached, leaving her paralyzed and unable to move. All she could feel was the excruciating pain in her chest from the elbow strike; at least two of her ribs were broken.

Although a single blow rendered Hisayu Maiya unable to fight, Kirei did not stop there.

Kirei Kotomine's target was only Kiritsugu Emiya; he had no attachment to Maiya Hisau. Therefore, he clenched his fist, preparing to deliver the final blow to his opponent.

Just then, a clear and loud call rang out.

"!" (Body, gain life!")

Chapter 82 The Clash Between Agents and Homunculi

That was this morning.

"Kirei Kotomine... Madam, why are you suddenly bringing him up?" The golden-eyed young man handed her the snacks he had bought from the roadside and asked in confusion.

“Well, although it’s a bit underhanded to get information this way, you’re the only one who’s ever had contact with Kirei Kotomine, so…” Irisviel blushed slightly and took a deep breath, “I want to know what kind of abilities that man, whom even Kiritsugu is so wary of, possesses!”

"Hmph~~" Shuoyue narrowed her eyes, and said meaningfully, "Isn't it because you noticed that that man is getting closer to Emiya Kiritsugu that you feel jealous?"

"No, no, no, that's not true! How could that be!" Irisviel waved her hands, vehemently denying it.

"Alice, forbidden feelings between two men are not allowed," a voice whispered a reminder.

"How could this be?!" Irisviel's face turned bright red as her secret was exposed, and she gave the unsuspecting Knight King a light punch.

"Hahahaha... Okay, I'm not teasing you anymore." After laughing for a while, Shuoyue got back to the point, "Kirei Kotomine is a very dangerous person. If we don't count me, his strength is one of the top in this Holy Grail War, comparable to Kenneth."

"Kenneth... what about Kiritsugu? Who's stronger, him or Kirei Kotomine?" the silver-haired, red-eyed android asked, her puzzled expression like a child asking if Ulturaman could defeat a monster.

Shuoyue shook her head in response: "I'm sorry, it's not possible."

"No way……"

“He’s right, Irisviel.” A voice chimed in, offering a fair assessment. “In any case, Kiritsugu is an assassin, his strength lies in his surprise attack, while Kirei Kotomine, being called the Church’s representative, must surpass Kiritsugu Emiya in overall ability.”

“That’s right.” Sakuyue nodded. “Kirei Kotomine isn’t a genius. He just put in dozens of times more effort than others, but that’s why he has reached a first-class level in all aspects.”

"From the distant past, there was the Black Key, the agent of the Church, to the more recent Bajiquan, a Chinese martial art. His robes not only protect against bullets but also against magic. Moreover, his will is as firm as a rock, and ordinary illusions are useless against him. Unless you can absolutely crush him in terms of raw strength, like I can, you will have a hard time finding a chance to win."

“You can’t say that. Kiritsugu taught me more than just driving skills.” Irisviel puffed out her cheeks in dissatisfaction.

"I know, and there's also the transmutation magic that the Einzberns are best at, right?" The golden-eyed youth exposed Irisviel's trump card with a single sentence. "But the problem is, as an agent of the Church, how many magicians has Kirei Kotomine come into contact with?"

Magicians wanted by the Church are those who have gone too far astray on the path of magic, even endangering the world, which is why the Church orders their execution—no matter how naturally gifted Irisviel is, she can't compare to those wanted criminals who have been immersed in the path of magic for decades.

"If you inevitably encounter Kirei Kotomine and have no protection, Irisviel, you only have one option." Exchanging a glance with him, the young man raised his index finger. "Unleash all your magic at once to restrain Kirei Kotomine, and then... run!"

"Run as far as you can!" Shuoyue said resolutely.

The tone was resolute: "You'd better come to my side!"

The seamless transition between the two left Irisviel speechless, and she finally spoke after a long pause.

"You guys... have such great teamwork."

"Huh? Is there? Is there?" The ahoge on her head twitched.

"I'll take it as a compliment." The golden-eyed youth smiled slyly and nodded seriously.

The flashback ended there. Irisviel's beautiful red eyes were fixed on Kirei Kotomine. The numerous magic circuits within her body worked together to summon the Einzbern family's signature move.

"!" (Body, gain life!")

The magic trick was completed in a single breath with just two short incantations. Silver threads crisscrossed, drawing arcs and forming intricate outlines. They intertwined and tangled, like weaving rattan, creating a complex three-dimensional object. Majestic wings and a sharp beak, along with feet with sharp claws, were all present. The exquisite silver thread work replicated a giant eagle.

No, it's not just about imitating appearance—

"!" The silver-haired eagle let out a sharp cry, like metal blades rubbing against each other, and took flight from Irisviel's arm. This was a hastily created artificial life form created by alchemy, and Irisviel was now facing a life-or-death situation, entrusting her life to this "weapon".

The eagle soared with the speed of a bullet, far exceeding Kirei's expectations. He immediately twisted his body, barely managing to dodge. Its razor-sharp beak grazed just past the tip of his nose.

The first attack missed, and the silver chain artifact immediately flew up and hovered above Kirei's head, just like a real eagle hunting on the grassland, its talons outstretched and swiftly grabbing at Kirei's face.

However, the agent was not only defensive but also offensive. Undeterred by the sharp claws, he used the Bajiquan fist technique to strike the eagle down.

The eagle, swooping down at breakneck speed, was unable to change course, and the iron fist struck it squarely in the abdomen.

"Huh!?" But the one who exclaimed in surprise was Kirei. The moment the fist struck, the eagle's body twisted and turned back into irregular silver threads, wrapping around his right fist like climbing vines.

Kirei Kotomine immediately tried to pull it off with his left hand, but the silver threads rolled around and pulled his left hand in as well. The silver threads, which had been soaring in the air in the form of an eagle, now bound Kirei's hands tightly like handcuffs.

snort. "

As a warrior who had fought life-or-death battles with many magicians, Kirei Kotomine merely snorted coldly and suddenly charged towards Irisviel.

It's just that her hands are bound, there's nothing to be afraid of. Just get close to this woman and kick her to end the fight.

"You underestimate me!" Irisviel shouted, infusing more magic into the silver threads. A tuft of silver thread untied from the ball and stretched out, this time flying through the air like a long snake, wrapping around the trunk of a nearby tree.

Even a strong and powerful proxy must follow basic rules of mechanics. When Kirei Kotomine lost his balance and staggered, the silver threads wrapped more and more around the tree, dragging him over and finally binding his hands tightly to the tree trunk.

It was a large tree with a trunk more than thirty centimeters thick. To ordinary people, it was as unshakeable as a cement pillar, but even so, Irisviel almost succumbed to Kirei Kotomine's strength—she originally intended to use the pressure of the silver threads to crush Kirei's hands, but his bones, forged like steel, were unimaginably strong, and her metal threads were stretched to their limit, almost to the point of breaking at any moment.

In order to prevent the threads from breaking, Irisviel must continue to activate all her magical enhancements to keep them taut, but this means that she not only cannot escape, but also loses the strength to move.

The situation reached a stalemate for a moment.

Chapter 83 The protagonist always makes his appearance at the end.

If Kirei Kotomine continues to be restrained, Irisviel's magical power will be exhausted first, and she will lose her ability to fight.

If the reinforced metal wires are removed, the man in the robes will break free and mercilessly kill her.

Currently, Irisviel seems to be stuck in a dead end.

But besides her and Kirei Kotomine, who were locked in a stalemate, there was one other person present.

"Maimi, Miss... hurry up!"

The one who now holds the key to victory is Maiya, who is still lying on the ground. Only she can kill the immobile Kirei. There's no need to get close enough for him to kick; all she needs to do is shoot a bullet into his unsuspecting head. Kirei can no longer protect his head with the sleeves of his bulletproof vest as he did before.

Although not much time had passed, Maimi had gradually recovered, and she could feel her hands and feet again. Even though her broken ribs caused her to groan in pain, she slowly crawled on the ground, gradually approaching the submachine gun lying on the ground.

The key to victory lies in these few seconds of endurance—Irisviel thought to herself, gritting her teeth and enduring the pain in her magic circuits.

However, they still underestimated how terrifying the agents of the Holy Church were.

If Irisviel had acted directly, releasing the Alchemy Entanglement before Kirei Kotomine realized the illusion, and then using a war of attrition to restrain the Proxy, perhaps they wouldn't have ended up in such an awkward situation.

However, in order to protect Kiritsugu Emiya, coupled with Maiya Hisau's desire to kill Kirei Kotomine, Irisviel made a wrong judgment—moreover, she was completely unaware of the terrifying nature of Chinese martial arts.

Can simply tying their hands to a tree really paralyze a martial artist?

"Bang!" A thunderous roar answered.

As her magic power was rapidly depleted, Irisviel was shocked to find that the tree trunk that had trapped Kirei was shaking violently, as if it had been punched with all its might.

"Bang!" A second loud noise rang out, and this time, through the touch of the magic threads, Irisviel finally understood what had happened.

Kirei, with both hands pressed tightly against the bark, was striking the tree trunk with all her might, using her palms to strike it.

Chinese boxing doesn't just rely on arm power; it involves harnessing the power of the feet planted firmly on the ground, the rotation of the waist, the twisting of the shoulders, and the movement of all the joints in the arms and wrists, concentrating all the power into the fist to deliver a strike that is unimaginable to ordinary people. And when necessary, it's not impossible to generate power from parts of the body other than the arms—this is the so-called "inch power."

If this continues, the trees supporting the silver threads will eventually collapse, and Kirei Komine will break free of his restraints. His freed hands will surely ruthlessly crush his enemies.

However, both Irisviel and Hisayu Maiya had lost their ability to act and were unable to stop the impact of this proxy.