Unlimited Blade Works of the Raging Dimension 36

Title: Imperial Arms

“Done. Fortunately, his physical condition is still good, so his life can be saved.”

Withdrawing his hand from Bulat, Shirou stood up and told Tatsumi that the ring he gave him was a clone of Zaruba, and with the help of this ring, Zaruba could locate Tatsumi. This way, Shirou would be able to know Tatsumi’s location.

Surprisingly, Tatsumi’s request for help wasn’t for himself, but for Bulat. Fortunately, Shirou had a good impression of Bulat, except for his sexual orientation, so he saved him.

“Thank you so much.” Tatsumi bowed deeply with joy.

“It’s fine. It’s part of the deal. But I have to explain something first.” Shirou looked at Tatsumi, his eyes turning serious. “The poison this time was too strong. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have lasted long. If it weren’t for his physical fitness, I’m afraid I couldn’t have saved him. Even if he recovers now, his body is severely damaged, and he might not be able to fight in the future.”

Indeed, the poison from Liver’s final attack was too potent, and Shirou hadn’t yet studied healing Magecraft, so he could only use Magecraft to treat him, which was time and energy-consuming. It was a blessing that Bulat managed to survive.

“How could this be, Brother...”

“It’s okay, Tatsumi.” Bulat managed to stand up, reaching out to hold Tatsumi’s shoulder. “I’m lucky to be alive. It’s impossible to expect me to recover to my prime. I’ll hand over Incursio for you to use.”

“But brother, I...”

“Don’t worry, you’ve fought against an Imperial Arms user alone before, so believe in yourself.”

“Yes!!!”

Seeing the scene before him, Shirou lost interest in staying. Without paying attention to the other members of Night Raid, he turned around, took out the Jeweled Sword, and returned to the imperial capital.

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“What did you say? Let me choose an Imperial Arms?” Shirou had just returned and met Esdeath. He didn’t expect the woman to say something like that as soon as they met.

“Of course, you don’t have an Imperial Arms, do you? If you did, I would have died in our last battle.” Esdeath said calmly. “And you’re now part of the Jaegers unit. As a member, it’s unacceptable not to have an Imperial Arms.”

This needs some explanation. If two Imperial Arms users fight with malicious intent, one of them will die. This is also the reason why someone dies in every battle between Night Raid and Jaegers in the original work. Of course, if one of them insists on evacuation, there are situations where both sides are safe and sound, but that’s another matter.

As for Esdeath saying that Shirou has become a member of the Jaegers, it’s because the last battle caused such a commotion that it alerted Budo, who also saw Shirou defeat Esdeath. He remembered Shirou in his heart. After all, in the imperial capital, this level of combat power is too strong. If the other party wanted to attack the emperor, no one could stop them, not even Budo.

To alleviate Budo’s concerns and avoid trouble, Esdeath directly pulled Shirou into her Jaegers team. With the identity of being Esdeath’s lover, Budo finally eased some of his worries. Shirou already had his own plans to stay in this world, and joining the Jaegers was a good choice for him, so he agreed. Of course, it was also to let Esdeath calm down for a while.

“Is that so? Let’s go.”

Shirou nodded and followed Esdeath out.

Actually, he was still a bit excited. After all, the Imperial Arms in this world are no less powerful and capable than some Noble Phantasms. Moreover, if Shikoutazer from the original work is considered a Noble Phantasm, it would be Anti-Fortress. There’s also Murasame, whose one-hit kill effect is extremely rare even among Noble Phantasms.

Not to mention others, only Cu Chulainn’s Gáe Bolg has a very similar effect, but many people can still dodge Cu Chulainn’s spear, which might be due to luck, but it’s undeniable that Murasame is more efficient in killing enemies. If considered a Noble Phantasm, it wouldn’t be too bad.

And there’s one more thing. As a Heroic Spirit, Shirou doesn’t have his own Noble Phantasm. Unlimited Blade Works is just a Reality Marble. Frankly, it can’t be considered a Noble Phantasm. Essentially, it’s still his Magecraft.

Considering the above points, it’s understandable that Shirou has some expectations for Imperial Arms.

Following Esdeath, the two passed through one checkpoint after another. The storage place for Imperial Arms is, of course, heavily guarded. Due to the chaos five hundred years ago, most of the Imperial Arms were lost. Perhaps only one-third of the total number of Imperial Arms remains, or even less. The power of Imperial Arms is clear to everyone, so it’s natural that they are preserved very carefully.

“I’m here to bring someone to choose an Imperial Arms. The Prime Minister should have informed you. Please open the door.”

Standing in front of the storage room where Imperial Arms are kept, Esdeath spoke to the soldiers guarding the door.

“Yes, General Esdeath.”

There were no obstacles or permission checks because they weren’t necessary. Esdeath’s identity was the best proof.

The door opened, and Esdeath and Shirou entered.

The room wasn’t large, but it was very clean. After all, it’s a place to store Imperial Arms. Inside the room, various Imperial Arms were neatly arranged on tables, and the larger ones were placed on weapon racks. Besides, of course, the number wasn’t large, no more than twenty, not including the Imperial Arms that already had owners. These were all the Imperial Arms in the imperial capital.

“How about it? Is there anything you like? There’s a mysterious connection between Imperial Arms and their adapters. If there’s no connection, it can’t be used.”

“Of course, I know about this.” Shirou rolled his eyes but didn’t say much. He carefully looked at the Imperial Arms around him, and a bit of curiosity appeared in his eyes. Of course, he was curious about Imperial Arms comparable to some Noble Phantasms.

“How about this one?” Esdeath said to Shirou while holding an Imperial Arms shaped like a sword. “Judging from your fighting style, you should be very adaptable to sword-shaped Imperial Arms.”

“It seems this sword isn’t suitable for me.” Shirou took the sword, but his eyes didn’t light up. “Although I like using swords, it’s just a matter of habit.”

As he spoke, he suddenly felt a strange attraction. He turned and looked in the direction of the source—a pair of Imperial Arms shaped like wrist guards lay there quietly.

“Esdeath, what kind of Imperial Arms is this?” Putting down the sword in his hand, Shirou picked up the pair of wrist guards and examined them carefully. The faint sense of attraction in his heart became clearer.

“Which one? I think I’ve seen its description before. It seems to be made from a dangerous species on the islands in the Empire’s Southern Sea. It’s an Imperial Arms with the ability to control wind. Its name should be Storm’s Fury Kukulkan!”

“Really?” Shirou smiled upon hearing the name, “Then I’ll use it.”

‘Interesting, it actually uses the name Quetzalcoatl, the god worshipped by the Mayans. Let me see your power.’