Shinji's expression changed.
Although he had never seen the sword, he knew its origin very well.
The silver sword named Saint Catalina, which was never used during her lifetime, is the only real weapon that Joan of Arc possessed. (She usually used the flag to beat and stab people)
When she drew out the sword, it meant that she was ready to sacrifice herself.
"no!"
Although I don't know how you appeared here, there is no way I can let you disappear like that.
We've only met once! And—
"There's no need to use this. I can purify this thing in no time - or do you not trust my ability?"
"We believe it! But if you do that, you won't have much strength left. That won't work. You have other things to do next." Joan of Arc shook her head.
"It's just the finishing touches of the Holy Grail War. If I can do it, so can you. Fiore, you can talk about her too."
Shinji didn't understand. To put it bluntly, Jeanne's behavior was to seek death. She would feel uncomfortable if she didn't blow herself up.
I'm telling you I can handle it, I can do it.
You said no, but I am going to release my treasure and self-destruct.
I say, ladies, have you been influenced by me and are you also going to become professional bombers? Or maybe you failed to bomb last time, so you must bomb again this time.
Of course, Shinji had no doubts about whether Jeanne could purify the Holy Grail. The legend of the crimson fire burning evil had been around since ancient times, and with Jeanne's ability, she should be able to burn Angora Mainyu to ashes.
Surprisingly, Fiore shook her head.
"No, I support her because we are running out of time."
"Huh?" We
"You don't think it's easy to travel through parallel worlds, do you? 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 me and we can work together to find a solution."
"It's too late, everything is already determined, so please don't stop us, please."
Although they didn't know the reason, and didn't know why Fiore also disappeared, they were clearly determined. They were all people with firm beliefs. Once they set their minds on something, they would not change.
"Hmm."
Shinji groaned, his voice bitter. He began to regret why he was a Moon fan, why he knew Type-Moon's character so well.
Because he knew, he didn't know how to stop them. Unless he used violence. Unfortunately, he was now fully engaged in fighting the curse and had no spare energy.
"I see. Really, we have to say goodbye again after just meeting once. You are taking revenge on me."
"That's right." Fiore admitted frankly, "I left like that five years ago. This time it's just the principal, and there will be interest later."
"How can I pay the interest if the creditor disappears?"
"We will meet again later, just wait."
"I look forward to it." Shinji felt relieved. It seemed that although the price was not light, it was not unbearable.
"I'll leave my protection to you during the prayer time." At this time, Fiore's consciousness switched to Jeanne again.
"good."
Hearing the two people's affirmative answer, Shinji said no more and waved the holy flag to cleanse the curse.
He is not a saint, nor was he Joan of Arc's companion during her lifetime, so he cannot liberate the true name of the Holy Banner.
But the things that a saint carries with him, even if they leave the saint's side, still have the power to purify evil.
With the holy flag and Shinji's magic, no matter how Angra Mainyu fights back, he cannot pose a threat to the praying saint.
Jeanne drew her sword.
The silver sword granted by the Church of St. Catherine is indeed a good weapon. However, this level of mystery alone cannot overcome the evil of this world.
Joan of Arc did not point the blade at the curses around her, but instead pointed it at her own palm and cut it hard, not caring about the blood that seeped out, and knelt down.
Put your hands together and close your eyes. That overly graceful posture reminds people of the legendary martyr.
The pious saint chanted in a low voice:
"The heavens are the glory of the Lord, and the sky is the work of His hand."
"The day conveys words, the night conveys knowledge."
"Can neither talk nor speak, nor hear a sound."
"The warm light spreads across 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 nothing, like a shadow wandering around."
"My bow is no help, my sword cannot save me."
"With the only thing I have left, I hope to protect his steps."
"Lord, I commit myself to—"
Instantly, everyone present felt a miracle in their body. It was the ultimate magecraft that was equal to magic.
"Is it a fixed barrier, huh...?"
Although it was only a moment, it felt as if the whole world was turned upside down.
Only Shinji denied it.
"No, that's not right! That's a conceptual weapon. It's a special attack weapon that uses the scenery in your mind as a crystal to fight back!!"
From the "hilt" of the drawn sword, a flower of fire appeared.
These were the flames that gave Joan of Arc her life.
The Judges believed that these fires were a punishment for the witches, but Joan of Arc firmly believed that these fires were salvation in the end.
The first and last sword for Joan of Arc.
Her name is "La Pucelle"
It is a special attack weapon that was created by crystallizing the past scene when everyone would cry for the saint.
Joan of Arc did not hold the hilt of the sword, but instead tightly grasped the blade, aiming it at the point where the curse was most intense, the core of Angra Mainyu.
"—'After despair comes hope';."
The flower flame shines with brilliance, and its appearance instantly changes into an explosive blade (energy).
"Come with me, Avenger who carries the guilt!"
This is the real responsibility of the Ruler!
This is the greatest glory of Joan of Arc's life, the glory of life.
A Noble Phantasm that can only be used once in a lifetime and is released at the cost of one's life.
Such sacrifices have brought about absolute destructive power, which can no longer be simply divided into the power against people, against the army, against the city or even against the border.
It is not aimed at simple objects, but concepts.
—No matter what kind of existence it is, it will only be destroyed in an instant in front of this treasure. Because the flame that the saint has placed herself in will completely burn all the saints, all the demons, all the people, and all the evil that are hostile to it into ashes.
However, Shinji, who was closest to the red lotus fire, did not suffer any harm.
Because this fire not only symbolizes destruction, but also symbolizes relief.
What is destroyed is despair, and what is saved is hope.
It is the enemies who are destroyed and it is the companions who are saved.
The red lotus fire will only burn the enemies identified by the saint, and other people or objects will not be hurt at all even if they are in the sea of fire.
The dazzling flames were so beautiful that people could not look away.
The curses around him were no longer a concern. All Shinji could see was the last flame and the saint whose color had faded from the flame, leaving only pure white.
She smiled at him and said softly, "We'll wait for you in the spirit world."
Then, it dissipated into the air along with the red lotus fire all over the ground and the final curse.
All that was left was the ruined ground destroyed by Angra Mainyu, Fiore who had lost consciousness on the ground, and the blue soul who was staring blankly at the sky.
In the very end, he saw what they said.