"Alright, I've brought you here. Good luck..."
Opening a portal in the sky, three women emerged from it while a fourth waved goodbye from the other side.
"I still don't understand how Natsumi is the one opening the portal and not Mukuro."
Sighing but remaining expressionless, Origami commented in discontent. This mission was supposed to have Mukuro in charge of support and transport, as well as being the group's main combat force.
There was no other way. Mukuro was a spirit who had reached the throne. Her strength was Yuki's strength, making her a Planet Destroyer—and to tell the truth, Origami was very jealous. Not because of the power, but because of the process.
Because she knew that the way to reach the throne was through sex.
As the pervert she was, Origami already had everything ready for her first night. It was a shame that Requiem had appeared and taken her boyfriend.
"There's no way around it. Because of her previous actions, she's now reflecting on her throne..."
Sucking on her favorite lollipop, Kotori answered her question.
Ever since Mukuro had acted without thinking, Yuki had punished her by refusing to see her. This was like poison to Mukuro, who had no choice but to take refuge on her throne, biting her nails in jealousy while the Yamai sisters were pampered after yesterday's beating.
"Darling can be very strict with Mukuro-chan, but I'm also jealous~ I also want Darling to pamper me~"
With Mukuro being punished and the Yamai sisters pampered, Miku squirmed with mixed feelings. On one hand, she wished she'd get beaten in this mission so she could be pampered by Yuki. On the other, she wanted to return to the spiritual world and console Mukuro. With her big heart, Miku was almost certain that this time she could manage to touch this blonde's hair.
Or maybe she'd be sent to the other side of the planet by her angel—though the latter was more likely to happen.
"It doesn't matter anymore. We have to do our job."
With Natsumi providing support from the shadows, Kotori activated her Astral Dress, followed by Miku and Origami, and they descended from the sky in freefall, heading straight toward the castle below.
"Saaa~ it's time to start our date (battle)."
The moment Natsumi opened the portal, Chiron narrowed his eyes. Through his Clairvoyance, even though the girls were very high in the sky, Chiron could still see them very well. He quickly entered battle mode and materialized his bow.
"Master, enemies incoming. Please take refuge."
With Chiron's warning, all the Servants present in the castle prepared themselves. The homunculi and Golems hurried to form ranks.
Jeanne especially stood at the top of the castle looking up at the sky. She shook her flag, and the magical power in her body increased...
"Hm? A Servant? As expected of mythological heroes—they're already waiting for us..."
Slightly surprised, Origami blinked. From this height, the Yggdmillennia castle was like an ant nest, with many of them running around and forming ranks.
"We shouldn't underestimate them. Yuzuru and Kaguya are the best examples."
Biting her lollipop, Kotori remembered. Yuzuru and Kaguya had lost miserably, so she stopped her freefall and floated gently, leaving space between Jeanne and herself.
With her body in flames due to her Astral Dress, the temperature in the area increased.
"Kya~ what a cute girl! I wouldn't mind being beaten by her~"
Miku drooled upon seeing Jeanne. The holy aura surrounding her activated the hidden masochist fetish inside her. Likewise, she had the impulse to taint this saint.
How cute would her expression be if she stained that pure white with her color? Miku couldn't help but fantasize about it.
"What a welcome. I hope you don't mind that we arrived without an invitation."
Crossing her arms, fire surrounded Kotori as she cast a sharp gaze at the saint.
(An Angel?! No, she's not...)
Jeanne didn't immediately respond to the woman of fire. Her intimidating aura was suppressed by her flag. On the contrary, she was surprised—beside the last one, they had a pure white dress, and the holy crown on her head was a sign of God's authority.
Her aura was even holier than her own, making Jeanne hesitate a bit.
Jeanne even thought an angel had descended directly, but there were no wings on her back, and her Avenger class made it impossible for her to be an angel.
"My name is Joan of Arc! As Judge in this Holy Grail War—Berserker, Avenger, and Saver—declare your purpose in coming to this castle!"
Although Jeanne already knew the purpose of these three women, she still asked, giving the Black faction more time to prepare. At the same time, she also saw their parameters...
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Servant: Berserker
Particle: Elohim Gibor, Authority of God, Number 5.
Strength: B+
Endurance: B+
Agility: C+
Mana: A (???)
Luck: ------
NP: B (B++)
Class Skills:
Independent Action: EX
Independent Manifestation: EX
Mad Enhancement: B
Lord of Flames: A
Personal Skills:
Instinct: C
Mana Burst (Flames): A++
Mythical Phoenix: A
Astral Armor: C
Megiddo: A+
Noble Phantasm:
Camael | Anti-Army/Anti-Fortress | B+ (B++)
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Servant: Avenger
Particle: Ehyeh, Authority of God, Number 1.
Strength: B
Endurance: C
Agility: B
Mana: B+ (???)
Luck: ------
NP: B+ (A)
Class Skills:
Independent Action: EX
Independent Manifestation: EX
Avenger: B
Oblivion Correction: C
Daughter of Light: EX
Personal Skills:
Shemesh: A
Mal'akh: A
Kadour: A
Artelif: A+
Barrier: B
Teleportation: C
Weapon Mastery: C
Astral Armor: C++
Noble Phantasm:
Metatron | Anti-Army/Anti-Fortress | B++ (A)
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Servant: Saver
Particle: Shaddai El Chai, Authority of God, Number 9.
Strength: D
Endurance: D+
Agility: D
Mana: C+ (???)
Luck: ------
NP: C+ (B+)
Class Skills:
Independent Action: EX
Independent Manifestation: EX
Charisma: A+
Anti-Hero: B
Pioneer of the Stars: EX
Maiden of the Hero: EX
Bearer of Faith: EX
War Melody: EX
Melody of Hope: EX
Melody of the Fallen: EX
Melody of the End: ???
Diva: ???
Praise the Requiem: ???
Personal Skills:
March: B
Rondo: B+
Solo: B
Symphony: B
Fantasy: A
Requiem: ???
Astral Armor: D
Noble Phantasm:
Gabriel | Anti-Mind/Anti-Populace | C+ (B+)
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The values of these three women were very frightening—especially the last two.
Avenger was the Authority of God of the Crown, the one who represents the majesty of the Divine. There was no doubt that Origami was the one who brought judgment to this world. She was the bearer of justice.
However, the one who worried Jeanne the most was Saver.
A Saver is a messiah—someone who guides the people and brings salvation. But there are also Messiahs for everything, and even a Messiah isn't necessarily a good thing, since their birth brings drastic changes, as it was with Jesus Christ in ancient Rome.
Miku, who had the weakest parameters of all the Spirits, was the most terrifying.
Her class skills were almost all 'EX.'
She was the nemesis of all heroes in this war—to the point that even Yuki was careful around her.
She had the key to awakening the Demon King, and if she inverted into Lilith, then Requiem would go out of control, and everything would be a disaster.
But Jeanne didn't know this—yet her instinct warned her like church bells.
"Ruler, huh? Is there another motive in this war besides fighting? Hmph—as a Judge, is it alright for you to be in the Black camp? You're not impartial, Ruler."
Kotori crossed her arms and mocked her. For someone who should remain neutral, she had already allied with the Black camp to face them.
Poor Joan of Arc—in front of Rasiel, all her movements were clear as water...
"Besides, what does it matter why we came here? You're the judge, aren't you? It shouldn't concern you."
"The war hasn't started yet. Any battle before then is pointless. As Judge, I have the task of preventing inefficient fights..."
Of course, that was a lie. What Jeanne wanted was to recruit more allies, but her position as judge couldn't be compromised.
"Is that so? That's a shame. We also have a Judge..."
And her lie was seen through, making Kotori smile at this.
"Kya~ what a cute girl... Kotori, let me take care of her."
Miku's drool nearly spilled over. Her Yuri instinct told her that Jeanne had lovely curves that her armor was unable to completely cover—and this, of course, made Jeanne's hairs stand on end.
Miku's predatory gaze was quite terrifying.
"As you wish..."
Miku didn't hesitate and descended toward Jeanne, who took a battle stance.
Shiiiiiii
It was at that moment that the sound of arrows cutting through the wind arrived, and the girls' Astral Armor activated, deflecting the arrows aimed at them.
"Right on time, Archer of Black."
Jeanne turned her head and smiled. With preparations complete, the Yggdmillennia castle entered combat mode. The Golems, homunculi, and Servants were all present.
At the head, Lancer of Black walked slowly, mounted on his horse.
"Welcome to my lands, our dear progenitors..."
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