Scathach, sensing something was wrong, flew up and pounced at the rainbow falling from the sky at the fastest speed.
However, due to accumulated excessive fatigue, she was still a step slow in reaction, and Shinji got hold of the iris before she could.
The length of the rainbow is similar to Altira's "Sword of the God of War", but the style is different.
"Sword of the God of War" is a sword, and what Shinji holds in his hand is a gun, a pistol.
The casting materials are also different. The "Sword of the God of War" is a divine weapon made of earth materials.
This gun uses a material that does not exist on Earth - Anticell!
Reverse Spirit is the opposite of normal Spirit, and is the raw material for the giant Altira's body made by preying on wandering planets. The world special attack, civilization erosion, and civilization absorption possessed by the giant are all derived from the special effects of reverse spirit.
The resulting pistol apparently had this effect as well, hence the name "Gun of Rebellion".
The design and production of the gun was mainly based on Shinji. After defeating Sefalu five years ago, he has been studying the rebellious spirit particles.
The final completion and guidance were the responsibility of the two Altiras on Earth and the Moon. After all, they were separated parts of their bodies and were the easiest to manipulate.
More importantly, at this time, Shinji had already entered the Land of Shadows, and she had no time to be distracted.
The reason why I didn't bring it at the beginning was to prevent Scathach's predictive ability.
If she knew about it in advance, she would undoubtedly take precautions and target him. Just as Scathach said, even if she had to die, she had to die in battle after giving it her all.
With Scathach's abilities and experience, the difficulty of killing her would increase exponentially if one is well prepared.
So Shinji chose not to bring it with him first, and to fight Scathach with his own strength. He wore her out until she was tired, her mental state declined, and the Shadow Kingdom became unstable and flawed.
This allowed the two Altira to guide the "Spear of Rebellion" and enter the battlefield at the critical moment, putting an end to this long wait and long duel.
Because he knew it in advance, Shinji reacted faster than Scathach and successfully grasped the "Spear of Rebellion".
Although Scathach launched a fierce attack on Shinji and stabbed more than ten holes in his body, it was of no use. The balance of victory and defeat had completely tipped towards Shinji.
The "Spear of Rebellion" that absorbed the blood and magic power of its master glowed with a strange light, and its sharpness was revealed without Shinji having to deliberately move it.
Its duty is to destroy the world and civilization. The order of the world and the curse of living beings are exactly what it wants to destroy.
The magic that was aroused was easily penetrated.
Even the authority of the ruler of the Shadow Kingdom could not stop the attack of the pistol.
Even the two magic spears she had been using were shattered.
All civilized creations are meaningless in front of the "Gun of Rebellion".
Helplessly, Scathach could only retreat, from front to back, from the sky to the ground.
But the area of the Shadow Kingdom is limited after all. When she retreated to the city wall, a gun emitting three-color light was pressed against her chest.
"I won."
Shinji declared while holding the "Spear of Rebellion".
The so-called "rebellion" not only refers to "rebellious spirits", but also refers to the rebellion and rebellion initiated by disciples against their masters.
"I admit it's your victory."
Scathach's tense body slowly relaxed. She no longer resisted or struggled, and calmly accepted the fact of defeat.
"You have surpassed me. As a teacher, I am very pleased."
"Thank you for taking care of me all along."
Shinji stared at the face in front of him with a complicated expression.
She was still as stunning and calm as ever, just like when they first met.
Scathach was also staring at Shinji, no longer looking down at him as before, but looking up with a slightly raised head.
"Come and fulfill my wish, my disciple, and kill me, so that I may truly die."
The fear deep in her soul told her that this gun had the power to kill her. Even the order of the world and the protection of the Shadow Kingdom could not stop the stab from a higher-level civilization outside the planet.
If only it could get through his chest, everything would be over.
"I... "
Shinji's hands shook.
He had fought for ten days without any trembling, but now he was shaking violently.
"Come on, kill me!"
Scathach repeated it once more, moving her body forward, allowing the sharp tip of the spear to pierce her clothes, puncture her skin, and drip a drop of blood.
At this moment, she had been waiting for so long, so long that she couldn't remember the exact time.
"!" Shinji quickly steadied his wrist and took a step back.
"Shinji, it has come to this, are you going to back down?"
Scathach scolded, blood still dripping from her chest, drop by drop, with no sign of recovery.
"Master..." Shinji whispered.
"Matou Shinji!!!"
Scathach continued to scold while stepping forward towards the tip of the spear.
Shinji lowered his head and stepped back step by step, completely losing his previous aggressive attitude.
"You wanna be a coward?"
"I—don't want to be a coward!"
Shinji's body trembled and he suddenly stopped. Then he put down the "Spear of Rebellion" and threw it directly over the wall into the endless darkness.
"So I won't kill you! Never!"
Scathach was stunned. She didn't expect Shinji to react like this.
"Why? Why? We are only one step away."
"Because I like you! So I can't kill you!"
Shinji gritted his teeth and finally spoke his mind.
This is the real reason why he is entangled, hesitant and retreating.
It didn't matter how he fought before, because he knew he wouldn't die, but when it came to the moment of life and death, he absolutely couldn't do it.
"Like...?" Scathach murmured.
"Yes, I like you, Master, no, Scathach. Since I came to this world, no, since my previous life, I have always liked you."
Now that he had said it, Shinji decided to just go for it.
"I don't know how to define this feeling? Is it pure love or ugly possessiveness? But I know that I just like you, I don't want you to die, and I want you."
He mustered up his courage and stepped forward to protect his teacher, the once high and mighty queen.
"The greatest enemy of eternity is actually loneliness. It is not pleasant to be alone for a thousand years. But things will be different in the future. I will be with you."
"With the third magic, I can stay alive as long as I don't want to die, so no matter how long eternity is, I will stay with you."
"Let's explore this world together. If this world is not enough, there are other worlds and civilizations far beyond Earth. I have already grasped some of the keys. The universe is infinite. I promise you that you will never be bored!"
The voice was getting louder and louder, almost shouting, shouting until he was hoarse, using all his strength, just to let her hear his inner voice clearly. Although he had mastered the magic of the soul, Shinji seemed to have forgotten and chose this most primitive and clumsy way.
"Shinji..."
A trace of trance appeared on Scathach's always resolute face.
She wavered.
How long has it been since you heard words like this
One thousand years? Two thousand years? Or even longer
She only remembered that since she became a godslayer, no one had ever confessed their love to her.
Even the Son of Light, who was once highly expected, only adhered to principles and had the desire but not the courage to commit crimes.
Over time, she even forgot what it felt like to be liked and to like others.
Until I met this last disciple.
That year, he was just a little kid of only a few years old, but he shamelessly tried to take advantage of me.
Even if the two sides exchanged dreams.
Even if we are separated again and again.
He still had no intention of changing.
She hadn't taken it to heart at the time, because there was a fundamental difference between her and him, she had an eternal curse, and he would eventually die.
But now it’s different. He has really reached the same level as her, or even higher than her, and has taken on the initiative to bear the eternal curse.
She and he could finally be equal.
The scenes of the past gradually appeared in front of Scathach, and Shinji's words finally reached her heart.
"You mean it when you say that."
"Yes." Shinji put his mouth close to Scathach's ear and said firmly.
"You are going back on your word by doing this. Have you forgotten what you promised me?"
"It's better to go back on your word than to be a coward. Besides, you said that the winner takes all. I won, and I take all, including you!"
"Have you ever thought about how Yustisa, Ying and the others feel when you do this? I can feel that they are always paying attention to this place."
The arms holding the woman trembled slightly, then quickly returned to normal.
"I know. But since I've done it, I won't regret it. I'll talk about beating, scolding and punishing you when I get back, but I can never let you go."
"Those little girls are right, you are a playboy!"
Scathach said as she pinched Shinji's waist hard.
Shinji felt pain, but forced himself to hold it back.
"I am a playboy, but I don't think you will mind, Master."
Scathach lived in Celtic times, in the Age of Gods. And the Celtic people of the Age of Gods, especially the men, were... well, I can only say that Shinji's philandering was not worth mentioning at all.
More importantly—
"Yeah, compared to eternity, what is this?"
Hearing Scathach's murmurs, Shinji finally expressed his hope.
"So, don't die, I want you to stay by my side forever!"
"Can you really do this, Shinji? Stay with me all the time and never let me get bored."
"I can, believe my master, my sixteen years of hard work is the best proof."
Scathach held Shinji's face with her hands so that the two of them could look into each other's eyes.
"If you don't—"
"—Then die together."
Hearing this answer, Scathach closed her eyes and gently touched Shinji's lips with her own.
This was her answer: We will always be together, in life and in death.
Shinji also moved his hand up and held the face he had always dreamed of.
"Master."
"Um?"
"You can't regret it after you do this."
"Yeah. I won't regret it, I just feel a little sorry."
"What's the regret?"
"I've always hoped that you would put a gun through me."
"Ah, this is not a conflict, I can use it anytime." At this point, Shinji suddenly chuckled, "In addition to the 'Gun of Rebellion', I also have a gun, which all men have."
Scathach reacted instantly, glared at him unhappily, and pushed Shinji's chest with both hands.
"Do you still have the energy?"
"ah-"
Shinji fell to the ground. At this point, he was only supported by his determination. Now that his wish was fulfilled, his strength faded.
Of course, it is impossible to admit defeat verbally.
"A man should never say no! But forget about being watched live."
"Haha, I don't mind." Scathach said this deliberately.
"It doesn't matter if you don't mind. I'm a man and I have the final say!"
"Well, I'm the queen, so I have the final say."
"Is that so? Then the old rules apply. Whoever has the bigger fist has the final say. I won, so listen to me."
"Then there's nothing I can do. I'll just listen to you—hmm."
Scathach was also at the end of her strength and her body collapsed next to Shinji.
"Have a good sleep first, and we'll talk when you wake up."
"Um."
The man stretched out his arm and supported the back of the woman's neck.
The woman turned her head and leaned on the man's shoulder, an action she had never tried before.
But it feels really good.
"Goodnight, Shinji."
"Good night, Master."
PS: By now, everyone can see that this book is finally coming to an end, and the following is an explanatory ending. The new book of Jian Shao has been confirmed, and the name is "Perseus' Journey to Chaldea". It will be uploaded in the next two days. Please continue to support it. Thank you.