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IBHJ Chapter 66

Waver was consumed by guilt. He blamed himself for Iskandar's defeat at the hands of Caster and Berserker, as well as the destruction of the Gordius Wheel.

"If only I had been more useful," he thought. "Maybe the outcome would have been different."

Despite his feelings of self-blame and guilt, Waver refused to apologize. He deemed it too shameful to do so, especially to the uncivilized and unrefined person who had caused all of this.

As he nibbled on the biscuits sent by his...

IBHJ Chapter 65

Before nightfall, Gilgamesh arrived at Ryuudou Temple on Mount Enzou, feeling that his contract with Tokiomi had been broken.

He believed the Holy Grail War ceremony was just a sham, which he saw through at a glance. He would often walk the streets of Fuyuki City before the war, familiarizing himself with the terrain and studying the mechanism and principles of the Holy Grail War.

Tokiomi dismissed it as low-class entertainment, but Gilgamesh was able to uncover the existence of t...

IBHJ Chapter 64

Now that he was no longer being pursued by Assassin, Shirou discarded his leather jacket into the river and let out a triumphant laugh.

Tokiomi was struck by Kiritsugu's Origin bullet, which completely destroyed his Magic Circuit and Magic Crest. Kirei then severed Tokiomi's arm, which bore the Command Seals.

Hahahahaha!

This is hilarious!

Though it's a shame only a small piece of Kiritsugu's face was cut, the fact remains that the master of Gilgamesh has lost his qual...

IBHJ Chapter 63

The Tohsaka family has a rich history and is renowned as an illustrious magical family. Their lineage can be traced back to Wizard Marshall Kischur Zelretch Schweinorg, also known as the Magician of the Second Magic.

The Tohsaka once held secret loyalty to the Holy Church, but their ancestor was swayed by the Wizard Marshall Zelretch, leading them to embrace the world of magecraft instead.

They're favored by both the Holy Church and the Mage's Association as disciples of Wizard Ma...

IBHJ Chapter 62

Before the last flare exploded, Shirou hastened to the warzone where Kiritsugu and Tokiomi were engaged in combat. Despite being within reach of the fray, he elected to observe the battle between the two men from a distance.

Killing Tokiomi was the top priority for Shirou, but his ultimate goal was to take out both Tokiomi and Kiritsugu. Given his weakened state, he decided to bide his time and let Tokiomi tire Kiritsugu out before making his move.

Bracing himself against a nearby...

IBHJ Chapter 61

As soon as the sword exploded, the Assassin at the top swiftly turned his gaze towards the source of the sound. Shirou took advantage of this situation and calculated that most of the Assassins would head towards the explosion site to investigate. He seized this opportunity to move closer to the highest-positioned Assassin and detonated the second sword.

"Boom-"

Accompanying the explosion was a flare fired by Kiritsugu from a distance.

The countdown began.

60 seconds!<...

IBHJ Chapter 60

Shirou grabbed the Formalin box and dashed out of the mortuary. As he ran, he merged with his Saint Graph, revealing his location. He headed towards the area where the fire burned brightest, the ruins were most extensive, and the smoke was thickest.

Due to Assassin's Presence Concealment, Shirou was unable to sense his opponent's presence. However, for reasons unknown to Shirou, he was highly sensitive to sight. He could feel multiple malevolent gazes converging upon him, undoubtedly be...

IBHJ Chapter 59

"You have no sincerity at all, Mr. Magus Killer," Shirou said, his tone cold.

Faced with the pressure of life and death on the first night, it seemed that Shirou had been forced to tap into a new level of courage. He felt that his courage had grown a lot.

In the past, when he stood on stage and spoke, he would be so nervous that he couldn't speak properly, but now that Kiritsugu had a gun aimed at his head, his heart rate had only accelerated a little, and he could still speak coh...

IBHJ Chapter 58

'What was happening? Was Kirei involved in this situation too? I should have considered that possibility and seen it coming. If Tokiomi and Kiritsugu were both here, it was likely that Kirei was involved as well. Was this lack of foresight due to my mortal limitations or a flaw of mine to become so focused on my goals that I failed to see the bigger picture?'

Shirou didn't know, but even with the ability to fuse with a Saint Graph, the odds of defeating an attack from over 30 Assassins ...

IBHJ Chapter 57

Crouched behind a crumbling wall in the ruins of the Orthopedics Department, Shirou scanned his surroundings warily. His status as a Demi-Servant, and the fact that he was believed by the other Masters to have retired from the Holy Grail War, offered him a crucial edge in his current predicament.

Wait...

Shirou frowned, he knew that Gilgamesh, Kirei, and possibly even Tokiomi were aware of his true identity. If Tokiomi knew, then why had he ventured out of the safety of the Tohsak...

IBHJ Chapter 56

The inferno blazed out of control, consuming everything in its path with reckless abandon. The fiery red flames danced wildly, painting the landscape a dark black with each brush stroke. The scene was one of destruction, the acrid scent of burnt earth carried on the wind.

The smoke was thick and black, obscuring Shirou's vision. He held two swords at the ready as he searched through the ruins for the two prey he had set his sights on.

He refrained from merging with his Saint Graph...

IBHJ Chapter 55

Through the binoculars, Shirou observed Tokiomi as he entered the police hospital.

"What is he doing here?" Shirou furrowed his brow in confusion. He had originally planned to use Ryuunosuke as bait to lure Kiritsugu and then kill him, but he never expected his target to shift to Tokiomi.

"Kill him!"

Shirou almost immediately changed the target of his attack. Compared to Tokiomi, Kiritsugu was insignificant now!

Shirou and Spartacus formed an alliance, thinking he had ...

IBHJ Chapter 54

Upon discovering from the police chief that Ryuunosuke was still alive, Kiritsugu immediately used "Suggestion" to inquire about Ryuunosuke's current location. Later, Kiritsugu drove to the police hospital but halted before arriving. Upon observation, he noticed diesel generators supplying power to the police hospital.

The hospital was constructed like a prison, with only one entrance consisting of three layers of iron bars to prevent any inmates from escaping after being cured.

H...

IBHJ Chapter 53

The forest that borders the main road in Fuyuki City is a place shrouded in mystery and legend.

The dense, untamed wilderness is rumored to be the site of a fantastical castle, with stories circulating of children who venture into the woods in search of it, only to find themselves with no memory of their experience upon returning.

The existence of the castle remains a mystery, but it is a topic of frequent discussion among the citizens of Fuyuki City. Some believe that it is a rea...

IBHJ Chapter 52

"Shink!"

The main hall of the Church fell silent as the piercing sound of a blade ringing through the night air echoed through the room. 

Lying on his back, the supervisor of the Fourth Holy Grail War, Kotomine Risei, had a blade made of mercury protruding from his abdomen. Blood immediately began to pour from the wound, staining the ground beneath him.

"You!" Risei, now weak, lifted his head and looked up to see Kayneth's face, expressionless as if nothing had occ...

IBHJ Chapter 51

Steel is my body and fire is my blood

I have created over a thousand blades

Unknown to Death,

Nor known to Life.

Have withstood pain to create many weapons

Yet, those hands will never hold anything

So as I pray, Unlimited Blade Works.

As Shirou completed the final invocation of Unlimited Blade Works, his 27 magic circuits cried out in pain as they were drained of all their magical energy.

"Crack, crack, crack..."

The epic struggle for domi...

IBHJ Chapter 50

"Alright!"

Shirou secretly shouted in his mind.

I can win!

With his Chariot destroyed, Iskandar's last resort is to activate his Noble Phantasm, Ionioi Hetairoi. However, as a Reality Marble, it is uncertain what will occur when it clashes with another Reality Marble, such as Shirou's Unlimited Blade Works.

The outcome of the clash between the two Reality Marbles is uncertain and there are several possibilities of how the situation might play out. One possibility is th...

IBHJ Chapter 49

As night fell on the third day, Shirou cast aside his Caster guise and resolved to take the fight to his opponent. But before he could launch his attack, he needed a new disguise. Caster had worn an Ultraman leather jacket and a black cloak, but Shirou had a different persona in mind. He would pose as the Master of Berserker, Spartacus, and to do that, he needed an appropriate outfit.

After browsing a department store, Shirou found what he was looking for: a Kamen Rider ZO leather suit....

IBHJ Chapter 48

The master of Caster was killed by Kiritsugu's gun, and Caster was defeated. This news spread through the words of Kotomine Risei. Upon hearing this news, the other masters, despite their different personalities, had almost the same reaction.

"It was that dishonorable murderer who snuffed out the child's life? The notion of those vile hands tarnished with innocent blood doesn't truly surprise me," Tokiomi's voice echoed through the device, "Kirei, keep utilizing Assassin to monitor the ...

IBHJ Chapter 47

Although Ryuunosuke wasn't a fan of violent and bloody movies, he recognized their significance as a form of entertainment. He believed that these types of films - including horror, war, disaster, and adventure movies - all shared a common obsession with depicting human death. He thought that perhaps it was because through fictionalized death, viewers could safely confront and mitigate their fears.

Humans took pride in their intelligence and often feared the unknown, but with understand...

IBHJ Chapter 46

Nighttime, at Shirou's house.

Shirou fixed his serious gaze on the towering giant, Spartacus, who sat before him on the couch. "Listen closely, Spartacus," he began. "You are my sword and shield. I, in turn, will act as your eyes and brain. Together, we will protect each other and become invincible."

In response to Shirou's words, Spartacus let out an excited, joyful cry of "Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh—!!" and broke out into a broad, loving smile.

Shirou was at a loss as to how t...

IBHJ Chapter 45

Kirei stood at the entrance of the church, his hair tousled by the sea breeze. He took a deep breath and without a word, turned around and walked back inside. As he made his way through the silent halls, memories of the three years he spent studying under Tokiomi flooded his mind. He couldn't help but reflect on the man's teachings, carefully organizing his thoughts and impressions of the man.

He was well aware of the hardships that Tokiomi had faced throughout his life. However, the ma...

IBHJ Chapter 44

Shirou had used his Suggestions on the director of the TV station, compelling them to disclose the Command Seals to the public. He knew that such actions were highly dangerous and could potentially cause a rift between the two worlds. Initially, he had contemplated using the TV station directly to unveil the Mystery but ultimately decided against it due to the potential consequences. Instead, he had opted for a more discreet approach.

He was uncertain about the outcome of his actions, b...

IBHJ Chapter 43

"No success? No problem, the opponent is a Servant, failure is only natural... Kirei? He's targeting me? I understand, I'll be careful." Ending the communication with Maiya, Kiritsugu adjusted his weapon.

Kiritsugu's weapon of choice for killing magi was a Thompson Contender handgun, produced by the American Thompson Center Weapon Company. It featured a 381 mm stainless steel barrel that could match the power of a rifle. Kiritsugu had used magical means to reassemble the handgun, making...

IBHJ Chapter 42

Waver's relationship with Iskandar dropped to the freezing point.

That's right, it's all that guy's fault.

Waver seethed with anger, viewing Iskandar as crude, impolite, and most of all, disrespectful. He had joined the Holy Grail War with the aim of proving his worth and prevailing over other magi. He wanted to demonstrate to the arrogant, dismissive people at Clock Tower, who had belittled him, that he was a gifted and talented magus.

His ambition was to be acknowledged fo...

IBHJ Chapter 41

"???"

A look of confusion washed over Shirou's face as he couldn't help but ask, "Auntie, are you sure you have the right person?"

"I apologize, I made a mistake," Artoria's eyes dulled as she apologized. She realized that this was not her Camelot, but rather the modern era, more than 1,500 years later. The wise princess had long since disappeared.

Shirou walked away, still confused. He had thought that his identity had been uncovered, and he had double-checked the sun to co...

IBHJ Chapter 40

The fog was thick and the surrounding was deathly silent.

Shirou find himself in a dream-like shadow world, staring at a serene woman who was smiling at him like an elder sister. Scathach, unlike before, didn't immediately attack him but stood before him with a smile on her face.

Could it be - some kind of conspiracy?

Shirou became alert.

"It seems you want me to stab you a few times," Scathach said as she stood up.

"No no no. I never said that." Shirou quickly d...

IBHJ Chapter 39

Shirou rushed into the densely populated residential area made up of apartment buildings, shouting at the top of his voice, "Robbery! Arson! Terrorists with knives going door-to-door killing people! Killing all the men and stripping all the women!"

Kiritsugu's bombing had already roused some of the residents in the area, but Shirou's loud yell caused almost all of them to wake up. They flipped on their lights and headed to their front doors to investigate the source of the commotion bel...

IBHJ Chapter 38

"Dammit!" Shirou cursed under his breath. He couldn't believe Kiritsugu had targeted him instead of Kayneth.

If Scathach hadn't warned him, Shirou would have been caught in a deadly inferno while asleep. Unlike other Servants, he lacked the ability to spiritualize, and his physical body would have been consumed by the flames, killing him.

Thanks to Scathach's warning, Shirou was able to act quickly and use his Command Seals. He invoked an ambiguous command, "Let Caster escape from...

IBHJ Chapter 37

Waver furiously grabbed hold of Iskandar's cloak and yelled, "You bastard! How dare you make me lose face in front of so many people! You need to understand, I am the master!"

Iskandar scratched his ear with his thumb, feeling irritated by Waver's constant nagging since he left the stage. Repeating the same phrase over and over made Iskandar's ears almost numb. He grabbed hold of Waver's sleeve and lifted him high, staring at him with a pair of tiger-like eyes.

Waver held the book...