"That must be Shichen's Stand..."
With a steady tread and a grave expression, Emiya Kiritsugu slowly emerged from the gloom, his eyes locked onto Killer Queen, brimming with alertness and caution. His hand curled instinctively into a half-clench, as though ready at any moment to confront whatever sudden crisis might arise.
Killer Queen's bizarre form paused for a moment in place, then, like a drifting shadow, began to circle the area with agile and eerie movements. Its glowing eyes swept rapidly over every corner of the surroundings, as if searching for some hidden threat. After making a full circuit, it vanished back into Shirouko's body as abruptly as it had appeared, leaving behind only a faint, lingering trace of magical energy.
Chapter 88