Jobless Reincarnation: Emiya the Great Hero Must Show His True Skills

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I also absolutely do not want to be looked down upon by Paul.

"You picked up a sword right after drinking. Rather than passing out halfway through, you should go wash your face now."

Shirou spoke slowly in a cold tone.

"Hmph, I'm just being merciful and letting you off the hook. Don't underestimate your old man."

Paul seemed to gradually come to his senses as time passed, realizing just how absurd his words had been.

But now he's in a difficult situation.

Only a battle with Shirou can bring about a final result.

Both sides stood on opposite sides, each assuming a sword-wielding stance under the watchful eyes of numerous members of the investigation team.

Shirou wielded a single sword, but Paul drew two swords from the very beginning.

Yes, compared to a long time ago, Paul no longer underestimates Shirou and went all out from the start, using his best dual swords.

Shirou, however, was not in good condition.

The toxins in his body were still not resolved, which instead gave Paul many opportunities.

"..."

Both sides maintained their stances, and after a brief hesitation, took action almost simultaneously.

"Ding,"

The sound of swords clashing rang out.

Paul's movements were so fast they were almost like those of a ferocious beast. He and Shirou both used the swordsmanship of the Sword God style. Although Paul's movements were clearly inferior, Shirou, as a Sword Saint, was unable to defeat his opponent, who was a superior in the Sword God style, in one fell swoop.

Shirou was able to confirm that Paul had indeed not neglected his training over the years, and that his swordsmanship had improved significantly compared to when he was a child.

Even though he was still a high-level Sword God, his strength was clearly far beyond that of an ordinary high-level Sword God, and he had completely reached the threshold of Sword Saint.

Shirou dared not underestimate this and decisively showed his full strength!

"boom!"

"Smack!" "Bang!"

The instant the Blade of Light was unleashed.

The blade in Shirou's hand was like a stream of moonlight, and at an extremely fast speed, it suddenly unleashed several different sword energies from different directions.

"...Woo!"

Paul seemed to have not expected Shirou's Blade of Light to be so decisive and sharp. He reflexively made a blocking motion, but still could not completely block it and was forced to retreat.

But Shirou's Blade of Light ultimately failed to completely defeat Paul.

Seizing the opportunity to regroup, Paul suddenly executed a parrying sword technique, completely blocking Shirou's swordsmanship of light.

"I didn't expect that he would actually become a Sword Saint... But that's nothing. I've learned quite a few Water God Style techniques over the years, so blocking the Sword God Style's sword isn't something I can't do!"

Paul spoke with absolute confidence, then suddenly reversed the sword in his hand, and with a erratic gait, rushed towards Shirou at an incredible speed.

Hokushin-ryu!

Having experienced two encounters with the Northern Saints, Shirou almost instantly discerned Paul's methods, and even realized that Paul's skills were in no way inferior to Giles'.

Because Paul's actions were more extreme than Giles'.

The instant his attack was blocked by Shirou, he grabbed the sword in his hand with his teeth, and at the same time, he suddenly changed the direction of the weapon that was originally being swung straight, and appeared out of thin air in front of Shirou from an unbelievable angle!

"!!!"

This sword strike was almost impossible to block.

But Shirou did not panic.

He suddenly switched the sword from his right hand to his left, grabbed the scabbard on his right, and moved it horizontally with a strange motion.

If the opponent uses the Northern God Style.

Then I'll use the Northern God Style too!

Furthermore, Shirou's Kitakami-ryu style was imitated from the immortal demon king Atofi, whose swordsmanship originated from her husband, the Northern God Kalman I, making it arguably one of the most authentic Kitakami-ryu techniques in the world.

"Twenty cuts!"

Shirou's sword was swung out at an incredible speed.

That was an even more exaggerated, lightning-fast draw slash than the Blade of Light.

Although it is certainly not as fast as the Blade of Light, it has the advantage of unpredictable moves that are impossible to defend against. It can make the impossible move!

"What! It's actually the Kitakami-ryu's secret technique, the Twenty Cuts?"

Paul was indeed surprised that Shirou would use the Kitakami-ryu technique.

His sword clashed with Shirou's sword, and because he didn't exert enough force, he was directly slashed away by Shirou's sword.

"Humph!"

Paul was increasingly impressed by Shirou's growth, but he did not surrender. He held two swords in his hands and struck an extremely contorted pose, as if he were simply gripping two weapons rather than holding swords.

"boom!"

Paul strode in.

Shiro intended to respond normally, but he didn't expect Paul's actions to suddenly switch during the process.

It possesses not only the speed of the Sword God style, but also the solidity of the Water God style, and even the unpredictability of the Northern God style.

Paul's efforts over the years have not been in vain. Although none of his sword styles have yet broken through to the Saint level, the three styles of Paul's swordsmanship have been completely integrated, and there is even a hint that a fourth style of swordsmanship, which combines the advantages of the three styles, will be born.

"Wow!"

Shiro parried repeatedly, but was constantly forced back by Paul.

It's clear that the swordsmanship of the Sword God School and the Northern God School alone is insufficient to defeat the opponent.

Most importantly, because the toxins in his body have not yet been cleared, Shirou does not have the ability to fight a prolonged battle. If the time drags on, it will only become more and more disadvantageous.

Although it would be acceptable to admit defeat at this point, Shirou is currently too caught up in the moment to give up easily.

Even if it means resorting to cheating, he must win.

"I'm sorry, Paul."

Shirou took a deep breath, gripped the sword blade with both hands in an odd motion, and then his magical energy and fighting spirit simultaneously gathered—

The magic is released!

"Boom!"

Paul hadn't expected Shirou to have such a move.

Before he could react, he saw Shirou's speed increase several times in an instant.

The sword speed, which he could originally withstand with the techniques of the Water God Style and the Northern God Style, is now so fast that his eyes and intuition can no longer keep up with it.

The most important thing is not just speed.

Shirou's power also increased several times under the blessing of the released magic.

"boom!"

With a single sword strike, Paul was sent flying, rolling on the ground for a while before finally managing to stop.

"..."

The scene fell into a deathly silence.

The investigation team was surprised that Shirou was able to defeat Paul, and so decisively at that, which made them realize the extraordinary nature of the boy.

But it was Paul himself.

After being sent flying by a sword, he looked like a stray dog.

Already confused from being drunk, he was now covered in dust. He blindly got up from the ground and, instead of admitting defeat, charged at Shirou like a madman.

"Paul?"

"Shirou!!"

Paul has clearly lost his rationality.

He threw a punch directly at Shirou.

However, thanks to Shirou's cunning and the fact that his basic abilities now surpass Paul's, he easily dodged Paul's attack, allowing the opponent to crash to the ground once again.

"Damn it...Are you underestimating me?"

"No, you've already lost."

"Lost? Heh, that condescending attitude again... Hey, Shirou, you've always looked down on me, haven't you?"

"This……"

Shirou couldn't respond because he had indeed thought for a long time that Paul was a muddle-headed man who lacked both ability and a sense of responsibility.

While it didn't reach the point of looking down on them, it certainly lacked respect.

Shirou's attitude prompted Paul to reveal a self-deprecating tone, coldly saying, "Indeed, I am not as good as you. I am both cowardly and weak, and I am not like a father at all. But even I know what I should be doing right now!"

"..."

"You probably don't know the situation in the Fituia territory, do you? The entire territory has vanished, and everyone has been displaced. I've been searching for possible survivors for so many years and have done a lot of things, but what about you? Do you think you've done better than me? Even so, you still show no remorse and want to give up searching for your family and go traveling with your little girlfriend?"

"No, Alice and I are not in that kind of relationship."

Since he couldn't deny what had just been said, Shirou could only deny Paul's last statement.

Essentially, it's Shirou himself escaping reality.

Paul staggered over and threw a punch at Shirou with a completely haphazard motion, but the latter easily dodged it.

That's an attack so slow that it doesn't even require the mental fortitude to anticipate it.

"Drink ah ah ah!"

But Paul showed no sign of stopping, forcing Shirou to subdue him with a joint lock, pinning him to the ground.

But Paul was still struggling.

"It's not that kind of relationship. Tell me, what kind of relationship do you two have?"

"Alice... Alice is my sister."

Shirou responded to Paul's words with a sense of helplessness.

"younger sister?"

Paul laughed, looking at Shirou with a mocking expression. "You mean, you're going to abandon your real family for a sister named Boreas? Alice is your sister, but aren't Norn and Aisha your sisters too?"

"..."

Shirou fell completely silent.

He couldn't answer, and he didn't know how to answer.

Because this is exactly the same problem that is troubling him now.

What choice should be made?

He couldn't give a decent answer.

Chapter 221 Alice is your sister? Aren't Norren and Aisha your sisters?

"You consider Alice your sister, so aren't Norn and Aisha your sisters too?"

Scholar was speechless at Paul's question.

The swordsman's initial suppression of his opponent loosened slightly.

Paul seized the opportunity, gritted his teeth, and flipped him over. After chasing after him, he beat Shiro mercilessly.

"I thought you'd been working as hard as I have all these years, trying to find our family, but I never expected you to be having an affair with the young lady! And what sister? Do you think I'd believe your lies?! How could you do this to Senis and the others? How could you do this to Lilia and Aisha? They're suffering somewhere right now!!"

"It's not like I did nothing..."

"But you could have done better! If it were you, Shirou, you could have done even better and brought them all back!"

"This is just Paul's wishful thinking."