Chapter 56: The Saint's Prayer (Physical Version)
Looking at Jeanne Alter sitting above, Ethan didn't understand why he didn't feel any tension at all.
Even though the pressure from her was enough to make Mash and Martha immediately ready for battle, Ethan himself simply couldn't feel anxious.
Perhaps this was the charm of the easiest woman to deal with in all of Chaldea…
Elizabeth, on the other hand, kept scanning the surroundings with her eyes, searching for the figure of Gilles de Rais.
"Oh? Isn't this Rider? I thought you were already dead, yet here you are, mixing with this pack of rats."
The moment she saw Martha, Jeanne Alter immediately mocked her.
At that moment, Martha simply assumed a martial arts stance without responding.
Finding it uninteresting, Jeanne Alter shifted her gaze toward Ethan.
"For a rat, you're quite impressive. But it seems your mind isn't very sharp. I clearly spared you before, yet you delivered yourself to my doorstep."
"Oh? Should I take that as a compliment?"
Despite Jeanne Alter's words, Ethan wasn't angered. Instead, he simply declared as if issuing a challenge:
"This time, we're here to stop you and take the Holy Grail."
"Holy Grail?"
Jeanne Alter burst into laughter.
"That thing isn't something I can't hand over to you. All you have to do is agree to help me destroy this nation, to wipe out this hopeless France. So? Sounds simple, doesn't it?"
"Good terms, but I refuse."
"So there's no room for negotiation, then?"
Ethan shook his head.
"I thought so too."
Jeanne Alter swept her gaze over the group below.
"I expected you to bring more people. I didn't think you'd underestimate me this much."
"Mash!!"
Before Jeanne Alter could make her next move, Ethan immediately called out to Mash.
Attack first to gain the advantage!
"Understood!"
Mash leaped high with her shield in hand, striking down toward Jeanne Alter, who sat on her throne.
Clang——————!!!
The Evil Dragon's flag intercepted the blow from Mash's shield.
"You're in such a hurry?"
Jeanne Alter then swung her flag forcefully toward Mash.
Smack——————!!!
Mash felt her arm go numb as her entire body was sent flying backward.
"What————?!"
Such terrifying strength…
Mash never expected that this seemingly frail Dragon Witch would possess such overwhelming power. Before she could regain her footing, the next attack was already upon her!
Clang, clang, clang——————!!!
After blocking three consecutive powerful strikes, Mash found herself unknowingly pushed from the center of the hall back toward Ethan.
"I'm sorry, Senpai, I failed the ambush…"
Mash said with an apologetic tone.
"It's fine. This witch isn't someone we can defeat easily. Later, coordinate your attacks with Martha."
"Understood!"
Although Jeanne Alter was a Servant without much combat experience, but with the Holy Grail, her strength placed her among the ranks of Strong Servants.
Because of that, she never held back—she fought every battle with her full power.
As the saying goes: A single force can break ten thousand techniques, sheer strength overcomes countless moves.
Now, with the Holy Grail supplying her with mana, Jeanne Alter's level of danger was even higher than Salter's before she had the Greater Holy Grail at Fuyuki.
"Pardon my interruption, Jeanne."
Suddenly, a voice rang out from the other hallway, and then a familiar figure appeared.
"What is it, Gilles? Can't you see I have guests?"
"My deepest apologies, Jeanne."
Gilles de Rais bowed respectfully.
"But there is an urgent matter to report."
"Go ahead and say it. I don't mind letting our guests hear it as well."
Jeanne Alter seemed certain that this was news in her favor.
"Fafnir is leading a pack of wyverns into battle against the enemy Saber. They haven't been able to eliminate the opponent yet, but it's only a matter of time."
"That's only natural. Just those few Servants alone could never defeat Fafnir."
"The remaining knights are still destroying the towns. Should I summon them back?"
"No need, Gilles."
Jeanne Alter spoke proudly.
"Let them continue their battle outside for the destruction of this country. Even you, Gilles, are not allowed to interfere in my personal battle."
"But, Jeanne…"
"You think I'm going to lose?"
Jeanne Alter's tone suddenly turned icy.
"Gilles, don't make me laugh."
Hearing his master say this, Gilles de Rais obediently bowed his head.
"Understood, Jeanne. I will withdraw at once."
Just as Gilles de Rais was about to leave, a spear shot straight toward him!
"You're not getting away!!!"
Elizabeth's cursed spear closed in on Gilles de Rais.
However, he remained calm, simply taking a step back to dodge the attack.
"Ara, isn't this the miserable little girl?"
"You——!!!"
Elizabeth swung her spear forcefully, thrusting it straight toward Gilles de Rais' chest!
"Jeanne told me not to interfere, but if I'm forced to fight back, that's another matter."
Just as the spear was about to pierce him, a Sea Demon flew out from beneath Gilles de Rais' loose robe, blocking the attack.
"Gyaa————!!!"
Pierced by the cursed spear, the Sea Demon exploded instantly, creating a blood mist that obscured Elizabeth's vision.
"Trying to escape???"
Elizabeth immediately raised her spear, searching for the enemy's figure, but he was nowhere to be seen.
"Little girl, are you looking for me?"
A cold voice suddenly rang out behind Elizabeth.
"——————?!"
Instinctively, Elizabeth took a step back, but at that moment, a magic circle appeared beneath her feet!
"You fell into my trap again, little girl."
BOOM————————!!!
A loud explosion echoed through the grand hall.
"Elizabeth-san!!!"
Mash was about to rush over to check on Elizabeth's condition when suddenly, a black lance flew toward her at incredible speed!
Clang————————!!!
Mash raised her shield, blocking the attack.
"What do you think you're doing, Demi-Servant?"
Jeanne Alter remained standing firmly, the Evil Dragon's flag still in her hand.
"Rather than worrying about others, shouldn't you be more concerned about your own predicament?"
As soon as she finished speaking, she raised her hand, summoning countless black lances that hovered in midair, all aimed directly at Mash, ready to strike!
"You won't!!!"
Just as the attack was about to be unleashed, a figure dashed toward Jeanne Alter.
"Ora!!!"
A heavy punch was aimed directly at Jeanne Alter's armor!
Sensing the danger, Jeanne Alter quickly dodged, but in the very next second, another punch blocked her escape route.
With no time to evade, Jeanne Alter swiftly drew the sword at her waist and swung it forward!
Clash——————!!!
The sword collided with an armored fist, creating a powerful shockwave that shattered even the archbishop's throne.
Both were pushed back a step.
"Tch…"
Clearly, Martha's display of strength had begun to irritate Jeanne Alter.
Martha took a deep breath and once again assumed the combat stance of an ancient martial art passed down since the time of Jacob, her determined gaze locking onto Jeanne Alter.
"For the people of this nation, from this moment onward, I will punish you in the name of God."
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