Unlimited Blade Works of the Raging Dimension 31

Title: Unlimited Blade Works VS Ice Commander in Chief

Facing the massive army charging toward him, Shirou neither dodged nor defended. Instead, he charged straight ahead.

Projection Magecraft was activated once more, and what appeared in his hands were not the familiar Kanshou and Bakuya, but a luxurious Western sword.

The holy sword Durandal once again materialized in his grasp. Now that ice was no longer something easily cut by Kanshou and Bakuya, Shirou wielded a sword known as the eternal and indestructible holy blade.

Esdeath could no longer use Mahapadama, so relying on Flame Armor wouldn’t be worth it. The blue flames on his body didn’t extinguish; instead, under Shirou’s control, they concentrated entirely onto Durandal. Gripping Durandal, he engaged in direct combat with Esdeath and the Ice Knights.

“Steel is my body and fire is my blood.”

The blazing sword effortlessly sliced through the bodies of the charging Ice Knights, and with the support of enhanced magical power, he remained unharmed while fighting Esdeath.

“I have created over a thousand blades.”

He extended his left hand, and more than a dozen Noble Phantasms appeared out of thin air, easily obliterating dozens of Ice Knights rushing toward him from all sides.

“Unknown to death nor known to life.”

He swung his sword to block Esdeath’s attack, then turned and slashed an Ice Knight attempting a sneak attack.

“Have withstood pain to create many weapons.”

*SWOOSH!* *SWOOSH!* *SWOOSH!*

Esdeath darted forward, and dozens of ice spikes flew toward him. Shirou swung his sword to deflect them while simultaneously flipping his body and delivering a kick, which Esdeath promptly blocked.

After forcing Esdeath to retreat, Shirou once again activated Projection Magecraft. Dozens of swords rained down from the air, shattering the Ice Knights surrounding him one by one. Seizing the opportunity, he leaped out of the encirclement of Ice Knights.

Standing tall, facing the Ice Knights charging at him, Shirou slowly recited the final part of his incantation:

“So as I pray, Unlimited Blade Works.”

In an instant, with Shirou at its center, something like fire spread outward, accompanied by an unprecedented fluctuation of magical energy.

“What’s happening?” Facing the air currents caused by the tangible magical fluctuations, Esdeath instinctively shielded her eyes with her hand.

When she opened her eyes again, Esdeath was stunned.

“Where is this...?”

Massive gears floated in the gray sky, red magma flowed across the ground, but what drew the most attention were the countless swords piercing the entire world.

“Is this an illusion? No, it’s not an illusion.”

Esdeath, who initially thought it was some kind of illusion used by her opponent, immediately dismissed the idea. Beside her, hundreds of Ice Knights were slowly melting in the lava. The Ice Knights, created through her ability to control ice, had a special connection with her. But now, that connection was severed, and she could no longer sense the melted ice.

“Is this your trump card? Truly astonishing. What exactly have you done?”

Looking up, Esdeath stared at the red figure standing on a hill of swords in the distance and asked.

“This world belongs solely to me. You could say it’s the unchanging landscape within my heart.” Shirou raised his head and gazed at Esdeath, a hint of pride in his tone. “This may be my trump card, Esdeath. Are you ready? You’re about to face Unlimited Blade Works!”

“Although I don’t fully understand, I hear this is your trump card.” Esdeath said, a mad smile on her face. “That’s impressive. I doubt even the legendary Shikoutazer could match this. As expected, you are the best. Let me crush you this time.”

Facing this unknown power, Esdeath showed no panic, only excitement. Confronting such a formidable opponent and such an intense battle, she was genuinely thrilled, even to the point of madness.

“Very well, let’s see if your Eternal Sword can withstand my army.”

As soon as the words left her mouth, the army of Ice Knights behind Esdeath prepared to charge again. They were not living beings and had no emotions. As long as she gave the order, the entire army would advance without hesitation, even if there were obstacles ahead.

Facing such a massive force, ordinary soldiers—even elite warriors—might feel overwhelmed, but Shirou did not!

“Then I will destroy your army with my swords!”

*SWOOSH!* *SWOOSH!* *SWOOSH!*

*SWOOSH!* *SWOOSH!* *SWOOSH!*

Countless swords emerged from the ground and gathered in the air. Wherever the swords pointed, they clashed with Esdeath’s army.

It was an epic battle. On one side was an army of Ice Knights that feared neither life nor death, while on the other was an infinite arsenal of swords. At this moment, two great forces converged into two torrents, colliding with each other.

But the scene was subdued.

Although Esdeath’s army feared neither life nor death, Shirou’s swords were almost all Noble Phantasms. Even though the ice had become far harder than before, it was still difficult to withstand the immense power of Noble Phantasms. No, even the weakest Noble Phantasm, when combined by the dozen, could shatter the defenses of an Ice Knight.

The battle was over. It was brief yet intense. In just a few dozen seconds, less than 3,000 Ice Knights remained from Esdeath’s army. However, Shirou’s swords continued to gather. Even the shattered Noble Phantasms were quickly repaired with the support of magical energy.

After a brief rest, it took some time to gather the swords, and Esdeath’s physical strength was mostly depleted. By now, her military uniform was tattered, and blood flowed from her wounds. In that battle, she had been truly injured. The remaining Ice Knights surrounded her to protect her. The ground around her was littered with blocks of ice left behind by the fallen Ice Knights. Their numbers were so vast that even the lava could only melt a small portion of them.

It seemed the situation had calmed, but Shirou remained uneasy, for he knew Esdeath’s strongest technique had yet to be used.

“You’re truly remarkable. Even Budo would be easily defeated before you. I even doubt whether you possess Shikoutazer.” Esdeath raised her head and stared at him. “But I haven’t lost yet. Like you, this technique can be considered my final trump card. Let’s see whose trump card is stronger!”

With those words, Esdeath raised her hand to the sky, and the Ice Knights surrounding her gradually vanished like dust. Even the ice covering the ground around her did the same.

The strongest power in history erupted from her body. Cold breath condensed in the air, and all the energy contained within the ice and Ice Knights concentrated there.

In an instant, the world changed drastically. This unchanging mental world was artificially altered. A few snowflakes fell, then transformed into a blizzard.

The temperature plummeted to dozens of degrees below zero, even colder than Antarctica.

Amidst this blizzard, Esdeath stood proudly and gazed at Shirou:

“This is my trump card—Ice Commander in Chief!”