I'm Shenji, what are you doing?

Shinji's expression changed.

Although he had never seen that sword, he knew its origins very well.

The silver sword named Santa Caterina was a sword that had never been used during her lifetime, and it was also the only true weapon held by Joan of Arc. (I usually hit and stab people with flags)

When she drew this sword, it meant that she was ready to sacrifice herself.

"no!"

Although I don’t know how you appeared here, how could I let you disappear like this?

We've only met once! and--

"There is no need to use this at all. I will be able to purify this thing soon - or do you not believe in my ability?"

"We believe it! But in this case, you won't have much strength left. That won't work. You have other things to do next." Joan shook her head.

"It's just the finishing work of the Holy Grail War. If I can do it, you can do it. Fiore, please talk about her too."

Shen Er didn't understand. Joan of Arc's actions were, to put it bluntly, seeking death for nothing. She didn't feel comfortable if she didn't self-destruct.

Tell you I can fix it, I can handle it.

You say no, I just want to release the Noble Phantasm, I just want to self-destruct.

I said, ladies, have you been influenced by me and want to turn into a professional bombshell? Or maybe it didn’t happen last time and it must be blown up again this time.

Of course, Shinji had no doubts about whether Joan of Arc could purify the Great Holy Grail. The legend of red lotus fire burning evil has existed since ancient times. With Joan of Arc's ability, she should be able to burn Angora Mainyu.

Surprisingly, Fiore shook her head.

"No, I'm supporting her because we're running out of time."

"Eh?" Us?

"You don't think that traveling through parallel worlds is easy. We have to pay a price to appear in front of you. Instead of waiting for the final disappearance, it is better to use this power to help you."

"What is the price? Tell us and let's work together to find a solution?"

"It's too late, everything is already doomed, so please don't stop us, please."

Although they don't know the reason, and although they don't know why Fiore disappeared, they are obviously determined, and they are all people with firm beliefs. Once they decide on something, they won't change it.

"Well."

Shenji groaned, his voice bitter. He now began to regret why he was the chef of the moon and why he knew Xingyue's role so well.

Because he understood, he didn't know how to stop them. Unless violence is used. Unfortunately, he is now fighting the curse with all his strength and has no energy left.

"I know. Really, you are taking revenge on me if we have to say goodbye again after we have only met once."

"That's right." Fiore admitted frankly, "I left like that five years ago. This time it was just the principal, and there will be interest after that."

"The creditor disappeared, how can I pay back the interest?"

"We will meet again later, just wait."

"I sincerely look forward to it." Shen Er felt reassured. It seems that although this price is not light, it is not unbearable.

"I ask you to protect me during the prayers." At this time, Fiore's consciousness switched to Joan of Arc again.

"good."

After hearing the affirmative answers from the two men, Shenji said no more and waved the holy flag to cleanse the curse.

He is not a saint, nor is he Joan's partner during his lifetime, so he cannot liberate the Holy Flag's true name.

But the saint's belongings, even if they leave the saint's side, still have the power to purify evil.

With the holy flag and Shenji's magic there, no matter how Angora Mainyu fights back, he can't pose a threat to the praying saint.

Jeanne drew her sword.

The silver sword awarded at the Church of Santa Caterina is indeed a very good weapon. However, this level of mystery alone cannot overcome the evil in this world.

Joan of Arc did not aim the sword blade at the surrounding curses. Instead, she aimed it at her palm, scratched it hard, and knelt down without caring about the blood seeping out.

Put your hands together and close your eyes. That overly graceful posture is reminiscent of the legendary martyr.

The devout saint chanted in a low voice:

“The heavens are the glory of the Lord, and the sky is the work of God’s hand.”

“Words are conveyed by day, knowledge by night.”

"Can't talk or talk, can't even hear."

"The warm light spreads all over the earth and extends to the end of the world."

"Climb up from the end of the sky and go all the way around to the end of the sky."

"My end is here, my destiny is here, my life is here."

"My life is equivalent to nothingness, just like a shadow wandering around."

"My bow cannot rely on me, nor can my sword save me."

"With the only thing left, I hope to guard his footsteps."

"Lord, entrust me with this body——"

In an instant, everyone present felt a miracle. It was the ultimate magic equivalent to magic.

"Is it an inherent barrier...?"

Although it was only for a moment, it felt like the whole world was being rolled up.

Only Shinji denied it.

"No, that's not right! It's a conceptual weapon. It's a special attack weapon that uses your own mental landscape as a crystallization to launch a confrontation——!!"

From the "hilt" of the sword that was pulled out, a flower of flame appeared.

These flames were the fire that made Joan of Arc shed her life.

The condemners believed that these fires were punishment for the witch, while Joan of Arc firmly believed that these fires were the ultimate salvation.

The first and last sword for Joan of Arc.

Its name is - "La Pucelle"

It was a special attack Noble Phantasm that was crystallized from the past scenes that made everyone cry when they missed the Saint——

Joan of Arc was not holding the hilt of the sword, but holding the sword tightly, aiming at the place where the curse was strongest, the core of Angola Mainyu.

"-'After despair there must be hope (L'espoir vient apres de sespoir)'."

The form of the shining flower flame instantly changes into an explosive sharp blade (energy).

"Come with me, Avenger who bears the sin!"

This is the true responsibility of Ruler!

This is the most glorious glory of Joan of Arc's life, the glory of life.

It is a Noble Phantasm that can only be used once in a "lifetime" and is released at the cost of sacrificing one's life.

Such sacrifices resulted in absolute destructive power, which could no longer be divided simply by targeting people, armies, cities or even borders.

It is not directed at mere objects, but at concepts.

——No matter what kind of existence they are, in front of this Noble Phantasm, they can only accept the fate of being destroyed instantly. Because the flame that the saint entrusts herself to will completely burn all the hostile saints, all demons, all people, and all evil to ashes.

However, Shenji, who was closest to the red lotus fire, was not harmed in any way.

Because this fire not only symbolizes destruction, but also relief.

What is shattered is despair, what is rescued is hope.

It is the enemy who is destroyed, and his companions who are rescued.

The red lotus fire will only burn the enemies identified by the saint, and other people or things will not be harmed even if they are caught in the sea of ​​​​fire.

The dazzling flames are really beautiful, so beautiful that people can't look away or look away.

The curses around him were no longer a thought. In Shenji's eyes, there was only this last flame, and the color of the flames receded, leaving only a pure white saint.

She smiled at herself and said softly: "We are waiting for you in the spirit world."

Then, it dissipated into the air together with the red lotus fire and the final curse.

Only the ground that was destroyed by Angora Mainu was left in a mess, Fiore fell unconscious on the ground, and the blue soul stared blankly at the sky.

At the end, he saw their confession.