Emiya Shirou doesn't want to work overtime

The girl in front of me spoke with a question in her words, but her tone was extremely certain.

"superpower?"

Emiya Shirou was somewhat puzzled by the girl's sudden words.

If we're talking about my projection magic, then to some extent, it could be considered a superpower.

After all, in this world, most superpowers require magic to activate.

In reality, the magic in this world may not be the same thing as the magic that Shirou Emiya speaks of.

Just like when Shirou Emiya was at Hagun Academy.

The two may refer to completely different things, and even if Shirou Emiya went to study there, he wouldn't learn anything useful.

But they are all manifestations of energy, like the power of existence.

Emiya Shirou simply cannot understand or utilize the power of existence; it does not mean he cannot observe the operation of the power of existence.

This is one way of using energy.

It's just that the energy used is different from one's own magic.

After the power of existence merged with Shirou Emiya's magic, various unexpected mutations occurred.

For example, it can directly erode the inherent barrier of the world through the power of existence.

After all, the power of existence itself has the effect of eroding world phenomena.

The tuner in Flame Haze is a profession created to calm the chaotic forces of existence.

Whether the power of existence is great or small, nothing good will happen.

Another method is to make Shirou Emiya like a light bulb, constantly radiating the magical energy of his existence.

This is an energy fluctuation that can be observed by almost anyone on the mystical side.

Even though Shirou Emiya's magical power is different from the magical power used in this world, others can still sense it.

If this world only had monsters, they would probably regard the power in Shirou Emiya as demonic power.

The Department of Supernatural Abilities at Tokyo Butei High School could naturally sense the magical fluctuations within Shirou Emiya.

However, Shirou Emiya wasn't interested in the Psychic Investigation Division, so there wasn't much that could be done.

Furthermore, Shirou Emiya was never seen using any superpowers while studying in the Assault Department.

This matter was gradually forgotten by the students of Tokyo Butei High School.

After all, as time went on, and after learning about magic from Rin Tohsaka, Shirou Emiya had been concealing the magical fluctuations within him.

It hasn't reached the point where a magician's mere presence around Emiya Shirou would draw everyone's attention.

But Shirou Emiya still stands out.

"Perhaps, is there a problem?"

Emiya Shirou answered the girl's question without understanding what was going on.

But he could also sense that she was extraordinary.

Regardless of how different this girl felt to Shirou Emiya.

Just from her clothes, it was obvious that she was not one of the nobles on the ship.

"Communications Department—"

At this moment, Shirou Emiya also contacted the communications department, since with his limited knowledge of this world, he had no idea who the girl in front of him was.

Perhaps others will be able to find information about this girl.

"No need to contact them anymore. The electronic signals in this area have been intercepted by the [Armed Detective Assassins]. Whether it's surveillance messages or sound waves, what's being transmitted are all false messages used to cover up the truth."

Upon hearing this, Shirou Emiya lowered his hand from above the headphones, his brows furrowing slightly.

She seemed to be referring to "Armed Detective Killer".

"Who are you anyway?"

Twin pistols appeared in Shirou Emiya's hands, pointing directly at the girl in front of him.

It's safe to say without a doubt that even if the girl in front of them isn't an accomplice of the "Armed Detective Killer," she must have a close connection with them.

However, it's possible that, as before, the purpose was to trap himself, thus buying more time for the "Armed Detective Assassin".

“I inherited the name from my great ancestor, Joan of Arc.”

The girl drew the greatsword beside her, planted it on the deck, and proudly announced her name.

"?"

Emiya Shirou frowned even more deeply now.

He was confused.

I feel like the history I'm learning is about to become even more mysterious and enigmatic.

Wasn't Joan of Arc burned at the stake at the age of 19?

He had also made a pact with Joan of Arc and had seen Joan of Arc's life in his dreams.

It could be said to be so brief, yet so dazzling.

Joan of Arc died before the Anglo-French War had even ended, so how could she possibly have left any descendants?

What if the history of this world wasn't different from the history of my own world?

However, Shirou Emiya remembered that during his stunt course, history did indeed record that Joan of Arc was burned at the stake at the young age of 19 and left no descendants.

Could it be that I remembered it wrong?

However, since even Sherlock Holmes IV has appeared, it doesn't seem so strange that a descendant of Joan of Arc would appear.

"I know what you're thinking!"

Seemingly used to seeing people's surprised expressions, she wasn't overly surprised. Instead, she proudly explained to Shirou Emiya.

"The Joan of Arc who was burned at the stake in history was merely a substitute. The real Joan of Arc was secretly rescued by our strategist clan. We have hidden the truth and will continue to pass on the glory and name of Joan of Arc. And I am the 30th Joan of Arc - Darc."

The girl known as Joan of Arc stood tall with her chest out.

It is an incredibly proud thing to inherit a name from one's ancestors.

"hiss----!"

Emiya Shirou gasped. Although they were from different worlds, he was still so shocked that he didn't know what to say.

Does this mean the history of this world is magical, or does it simply mean that some deviations are normal in every world?

Since we've already accepted the existence of Sherlock Holmes IV, accepting Joan of Arc 30 doesn't seem like such a big deal.

However, Shirou Emiya knew Joan of Arc, and there was absolutely no way she would have avoided being burned at the stake to save her life.

I will never let anyone else bear this suffering for me.

Emiya Shirou, who felt that memory, could deeply understand that Jeanne had no regrets at that time, and even at the last moment she was repenting for her sins.

Even though Joan of Arc killed enemies to defend her country, she still believed that her hands were covered in sin.

How could someone like that possibly use a body double to replace their own death?

Chapter 407 Shirou Emiya, the Bully

"What's the purpose?"

Emiya Shirou did not make any rash moves, but simply raised his twin pistols and aimed them at the girl who called herself Jeanne d'Arc.

He hadn't expected the girl in front of him to be so responsive to his questions.

Logically speaking, criminals like the "Armed Detective Killer" who disrupt social order should also keep their names secret.

By revealing their name, wouldn't it be easy to find out their identity information?

Shirou Emiya didn't quite understand the girl's behavior, but since she was so responsive to his questions, he didn't feel the need to attack her immediately.

Opportunities to obtain intelligence so easily are extremely rare.

"call out--!"

Just then, accompanied by a piercing scream, a dazzling firework burst open in the sky behind Shirou Emiya.

Colorful dots shimmered in the air before slowly falling downwards.

It was incredibly wonderful and dazzling.

At that moment, countless fireworks, accompanied by innumerable shrill sounds, soared into the sky dozens of meters high.

At that moment, everyone's attention was drawn to the magnificent fireworks.

Emiya Shirou also frowned and looked up at the sky behind him.

Based on the text message I received, the release of fireworks could signify that something bad is about to happen.

"Where are you looking?"

Accompanied by a heroic, cold shout, an extremely cold aura emanated from Shirou Emiya's side at that moment.

It was a knight's sword completely covered in ice.

At that moment, an icy blue sword light appeared before Shirou Emiya's eyes.

"Qiang——!"

With a crisp clash, the sharp knight's sword sliced ​​through the air, transforming into an icy blue sword light that clashed heavily with the bladed pistol in Shirou Emiya's hand.

Emiya Shirou seemed completely unsurprised by Jeanne's sudden attack, easily catching the girl's slash with just one hand.

"snort--!"

With a cold shout, the ice clinging to the greatsword in Shinji's hand spread aggressively from the blade toward the weapon in Shirou Emiya's hand.

If this continues, the ice will spread to Shirou Emiya's arm in the blink of an eye.

Perhaps because the first Joan of Arc nearly died by burning at the stake, her family has been studying ice magic for generations since.