In order to become a Heroic Spirit, I had no choice but to cause trouble in history.

“Julius…”

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Chapter 233 Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc led the three to a grove of trees not far from the fortress.

There were some magical creatures in the jungle. The group spent some time clearing them out, and by then it was already dusk.

The group found an open space, lit a campfire, and used it to scare away wild animals.

The girl named Joan of Arc finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Phew... I can finally relax a little."

"I have already introduced myself, so may I ask for your names as well?" Joan of Arc's eyes revealed a hint of caution and seriousness.

Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded to Lawrence and Mash.

"Hello, Jeanne d'Arc, my name is Fujimaru Ritsuka, and I am the Master of these two Servants."

“Hello, Ms. Jeanne, whose individual name is Mash Kyrielight.”

"Caster, Lawrence Anno Falgao, greetings." Lawrence always wore this polite but unsettling smile when not in combat.

Joan of Arc was somewhat flattered: "I learned of your name from the annotated list of the Throne of Heroes. The esteemed physician, Lawrence... is that right?"

She looked Lawrence up and down suspiciously.

Mashu and Fujimaru Ritsuka's lips twitched.

Lawrence pursed his lips: "I am indeed Lawrence, and I am undoubtedly male at heart. I appear in this form only to commemorate someone close to me. Miss Joan of Arc need not worry about it. I am familiar with your reputation. Compared to me, you are the one who deserves more respect."

"Is that so...?" Joan pursed her lips. "Then how should I address you, sir or lady?"

"Whatever you want, I'm fine with anything." Since Lawrence had decided to use this appearance to manifest in the world, he must have made preparations in this regard.

“I understand. Well then, let’s greet her again, Miss Lawrence.” Joan of Arc awkwardly imitated Lawrence’s manners, her expression showing a hint of discomfort.

"Greetings, Miss Joan of Arc," Lawrence replied respectfully, tossing his long, wine-red hair.

Jeanne d'Arc smiled and looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka: "Speaking of which, is there even a Master in this Holy Grail War?"

Mash smiled and shook her head: "No, we have nothing to do with this Holy Grail War, and I am just an immature Demi-Servant."

"A pseudo-Servant...?"

"Hmm...not a formal Heroic Spirit."

Lawrence frowned.

Joan of Arc thought for a few seconds but couldn't figure it out, so she simply stopped thinking about it: "Well then, first of all, let me introduce my current situation."

"My class is Ruler, the arbiter of the Holy Grail War, and I'm quite aware of that. However, there's one thing I'm puzzled about."

Life is hard, Joan of Arc sighed.

"Logically speaking, as the arbiter of the Holy Grail War, the Holy Grail should have given me knowledge about the Holy Grail War, but it is basically non-existent in my mind, which makes me very strange."

"What's even stranger is that not only has my knowledge in this area decreased, but my ability level as a Servant has also declined. The Command Seals I use in battle are no longer even the most basic authority of the Judgement, which is to see through the True Name."

However, Joan of Arc was good at encouraging herself. She smiled and said, "Fortunately, this is France, so at least we can still communicate in terms of language."

"I'd like to know what those French soldiers meant by 'Joan of Arc'. Do you know anything about this?" Fujimaru Ritsuka asked.

Joan of Arc pondered for a moment, her expression turning somewhat somber: "...I was only summoned a few hours ago, and I don't know the specifics. However, it seems that there is a strong possibility that another 'Joan of Arc' exists in this world."

"Joan of Arc, who murdered King Charles and carried out massacres throughout France..."

"Could it be that an era summoned two identical Servants, or perhaps different Servants...?" Fujimaru Ritsuka thought of the two Servants she had seen in the underground space in Fuyuki.

Mordred, who risked her life to protect her father in history, was actually in such a pitiful state, and her father, King Arthur, whom she swore to protect, was also corrupted and reversed.

The idea that the same great man might be summoned in different ways is a conjecture by Fujimaru Ritsuka, and it has already been recorded in Chaldea's data.

Dr. Roman's small screen displayed: "Analyzing the records of previous Holy Grail Wars, there are indeed precedents of such simultaneous summoning."

"The only certain intelligence we have at the moment is that King Charles is dead, Orléans has been occupied by another Joan of Arc, the British army has withdrawn, and France is on the path of gradual collapse," Dr. Roman analyzed carefully.

"From what I understand, France was the first country to put forward the concept of 'liberty and equality,' and many countries have followed suit in later generations."

"If this right were not recognized, all of humanity might still be living a life like that of the Middle Ages."

Jeanne looked at the small screen and said in surprise, "Is this magic? Since you are not participants in the Holy Grail War, then what exactly is it...?"

On Dr. Roman's small screen, you could see that he looked apologetic: "Sorry, sorry, I've been talking to myself. I haven't introduced myself yet."

"Hello, nice to meet you. I am Romani Archaman, everyone calls me Roman. I am responsible for supporting the three of us, including Master Fujimaru Ritsuka. Please take care of me."

"Roman...Roman...I see!" Joan of Arc seemed to suddenly realize something, as if she had just come to her senses. "You must be a dreamer with a very vivid imagination!"

Ah, although it's a compliment, Dr. Roman seems to have suffered a crushing defeat...

“Then, let me explain our situation,” Mashu volunteered.

"The organization we belong to is called Chaldea, and our purpose in coming here is to correct this clearly distorted and erroneous history..."

Mashu has lived in Chaldea for a long time, so it is indeed most appropriate for her to make the introduction.

Mash and Jeanne explained everything that had happened so far, and the purpose of Chaldea's visit to this "Singularity".

"The entire history of humankind has been burned... How terrifying is that? And yet I'm still worrying about such trivial things. I really..."

Fou climbed onto Joan's shoulder and barked twice, as if to comfort her.

"I am clearly a Servant, yet I am incomplete, I cannot even trust myself... The Joan of Arc who conquered France, and the obviously abnormal dragon..."

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Chapter 234 Anno? Anno.

“Wyverns should have disappeared long ago with the Age of Gods. It’s impossible for such a creature with characteristics of the Age of Gods to exist in 15th-century France.” Lawrence frowned. “Although I haven’t appeared in this era yet, if we push the timeline forward a while, it will be my time, and such a creature would not exist there.”

“That makes sense. So, we can only guess that someone used a large-scale magic spell to summon these dragons to this era.” Mash nodded.

“The dragons that were summoned…” Joan of Arc sighed, her hand holding the flag trembling slightly. “Although I don’t really want to admit it, the one who controlled those dragons must be me, or rather, the one who conquered Orleans.”

"We can assume that for now," Roman confirmed.

“However, based on my knowledge, although wyverns are a subspecies of dragon, summoning them still requires a huge amount of magic power.” Lawrence was also troubled. “So many wyverns—I can’t even imagine how much magic power would be needed…”

The campfire crackled and burned, and the few people sitting around it were all deep in thought.

“There is a way to do it.” Fujimaru Ritsuka held up a finger and looked at Mash. “That is cheating.”

"Senior, you mean, like that King Arthur from Fuyuki back then...?"

“If the Holy Grail were used, it should be possible to do something like that,” Fujimaru Ritsuka pondered. “...We can’t stay out of this anymore, and based on our experience in Fuyuki, the Holy Grail is very likely the cause of the singularity.”

"...I don't know much about what happened in Fuyuki, but I think Master's analysis is possible," Lawrence added.

"I'll talk to Miss Lawrence about Fuyuki later," Mashu said with a smile.

"Good work."

“Then, let’s prioritize the possibility that another Joan of Arc possesses the Holy Grail and summoned a large number of dragons to slaughter the masses,” Dr. Roman concluded. “Miss Joan of Arc, do you have any suggestions?”

Joan of Arc was silent for a moment, then looked at the group seriously: "I have already set my goals."

"I will head towards Orléans and retake the cities along the way... Of course, I will also consider the other me, the one who slaughters the masses and wreaks havoc on France, as my enemy."

“I did not receive any revelation from the Lord, but I understand that this is what I should do.”

"No matter what, I cannot stand idly by and do nothing about what Joan of Arc has done, even if I am the only one who can do it."

Her eyes, illuminated by the campfire, seemed to burn with unwavering determination.

Mashu couldn't help but say, "...You are respectable, a great man just like the one described in history books."

Fujimaru Ritsuka thought of King Arthur in Fuyuki, and the two Casters Chaldea currently possessed.

"What's wrong, Master? Is there something you need?" Lawrence noticed that Fujimaru Ritsuka's eyes were looking a little strange.

"No, it's just a feeling. Heroic Spirits are truly amazing."

Is this considered a compliment...?

Fujimaru Ritsuka turned her gaze to Jeanne d'Arc, who had revealed her resolve: "Well then, Miss Jeanne d'Arc, it seems that our interests are aligned."

The three exchanged glances and "shared" their opinions.

"Then, as your Master, I will lead my Servants to assist you. This is not only an honor, but also the best choice at present."

“While we also have other purposes, we hope to walk alongside you, become your assistants, and fight under your banner,” Mash added, while Lawrence stood to the side, still pondering something.

Joan of Arc was a little embarrassed by the three people's enthusiasm: "Don't say that... I should be the one asking you for help."

She bowed to the three people: "I am extremely grateful. I originally thought I would have to fight alone, but now I am full of confidence!"

......

After a brief conversation, in order to ensure the well-being of their most important person, Master Fujimaru Ritsuka, the group decided to let Fujimaru Ritsuka rest for a while, while Mash and Lawrence chatted.

They were talking about things from their time in Fuyuki.

"...After that, we decided to summon a new Heroic Spirit." Mash mentioned Director Olga Marie and White Knight Anno, recalling what happened in Fuyuki, and her mood became a little depressed.

"I see......"

Fujimaru Ritsuka walked over.

"Master?" Lawrence looked at the tired girl with some surprise.

"I can't sleep..." Fujimaru Ritsuka's eyes were a little dark.

What are you talking about?

"Mash was telling me about some things that happened to you in the Fuyuki Singularity... I didn't expect you to have such a connection with that White Knight." Lawrence's expression was a little strange, but it was probably a smile.

"The White Knight... does that refer to Mr. Anno?" Fujimaru Ritsuka asked curiously.

“Yes.” Lawrence nodded in confirmation.

"Does Miss Lawrence know Mr. Anno? You shouldn't be from the same era... even though you both have 'Anno' in your names..." Mashu asked, somewhat puzzled.

How did a knight from ancient Britain before Christ become connected with a Renaissance artist and doctor?