Anchor, Stop Pretending, You're in Chaldea - Chapter 111

As the enormous Magical Energy cannon, almost bursting out of the horizon, swept across the screen of the livestream, the audience’s excitement quickly escalated.

“Breaking news: There has been a gas explosion incident in a location in Rome. Local residents are advised not to panic as relevant authorities are conducting a swift investigation.”

“Residents of Rome: Is it finally our turn for a gas explosion here?”

“This power is almost on par with her father’s curry stick, isn’t it?”

“If Kongming were to stack another layer of BUFF, would this Pity Sword end up demolishing the city of Rome?”

“But the output of this filial son sword needs to be so strong.”

“Ah, it’s a shame that this Fengxian seems to be a different entity. Otherwise, acknowledging a foster father on the spot would have become a direct cause-and-effect weapon, right?”

“System message: ‘Where did the foster father go?’ Sending out a space rocket!”

“Comment: Sarilang, Sarilang! You, the Round Table Knight, dared to strike my Fengxian!”

“System message: ‘Warm and hospitable Bluebeard Gilles’ sends out a golden cruise ship!”

“Comment: Oh, oh, oh! A Noble Phantasm that even the people of Rome can enjoy is a truly good Noble Phantasm!!!”

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Compared to the lively atmosphere in the livestream, Bai Qiu was not interested in anything else. Because on their side, Mashu’s Noble Phantasm seemed to be at a disadvantage in the clash with Caesar’s Noble Phantasm. Crocea Mors, held in Caesar’s hand, relentlessly attacked Mashu’s shield, and the dazzling golden light radiating from it immobilized Jeanne Alter. No matter how Jeanne Alter attacked, her attacks would be directly destroyed by that radiance.

“What’s wrong? Are you unable to resist with just these attacks?” Caesar said as he continued his assault.

“Just by your current appearance, you can’t ignite my desire to conquer. But since ‘Crocea Mors’ has already been activated, it will continue to launch attacks against the target that needs to be conquered until its Magical Energy is depleted. That’s why I don’t really like unsheathing this sword.”

“Ughhhhhhh!!!”

Caesar’s powerful strike directly shattered Mashu’s silver Noble Phantasm shield that she had unfolded!

“Ughhhh!!!”

Mashu was pushed back by a meter.

It was too much of a struggle to face the weapon forged by the gods in Caesar’s hands without knowing the true name of the shield.

“System, can I use points to strengthen Mashu’s Saint Graph?”

By unleashing the true name of the shield, it might be possible to withstand “Crocea Mors.”

[Beep, beep, beep… In special circumstances, Mashu’s Saint Graph will automatically strengthen. The host does not have the authority to strengthen Mashu’s Saint Graph.]

“Exactly as I thought…”

Bai Qiu had previously speculated that Kouhai would most likely unlock the true power of the shield when she met the Lion King. But if they don’t come up with a solution now, Caesar’s Holy Sword is likely to pierce through Mashu and Jeanne Alter’s bodies! Since the shield cannot be strengthened, they can only strengthen the spear!

“System, I choose to spend 100,000 points to strengthen Jeanne Alter’s Saint Graph!!!”

Bai Qiu extended their hand with Command Seals towards Jeanne Alter in front of them.

“Jeanne Alter, I hereby unleash your second Noble Phantasm!!!”

[Beep, beep… The host’s command has been confirmed.]
[Currently strengthening Jeanne Alter (Avenger)’s Saint Graph.]

A bright red Command Seal disappeared, and Jeanne Alter’s body was enveloped in the radiance of Magical Energy. She looked at her hands in surprise and could feel her Saint Graph growing stronger.

“Oh? This sense of empowerment is quite nice.”

The signature wicked smile once again appeared on Jeanne Alter’s lips.

“No matter what you do, you cannot escape the fate of being conquered.”

Caesar tightly grasped the Holy Sword Crocea Mors in his hand.

“Because this is the Noble Phantasm that sublimates the achievements of my entire life. No one can avoid the fate of being conquered before this Noble Phantasm!!!”

The golden Holy Sword suddenly burst with intense waves of light and swiftly moved towards Jeanne Alter and Mashu.

“Ugh…”

Mashu endured the pain and stood up, wanting to continue resisting with her shield, but could only kneel down and hold up the shield.

“Thank you for your help earlier, Mashu.”

Jeanne Alter emerged from Mashu’s protection and fearlessly walked forward.

“Jeanne Alter-san!!!”

Mashu hurriedly tried to stop Jeanne Alter.

“The enemy’s Noble Phantasm is too dangerous.”

“It’s alright, leave the rest to me.”

Mashu watched Jeanne Alter’s figure as she continued forward, stepping into that golden domain.

“Mashu!!!”

Bai Qiu ran over and helped Mashu up from the ground.

“Senpai?! What about Jeanne Alter-san?!”

“Don’t worry, she’ll be fine.”

Bai Qiu reassured Mashu.

“Conquer?”

Jeanne Alter’s face showed a disdainful expression.

When her foot stepped into the golden domain, miraculously, it was not eroded.

Not only that, but whenever Jeanne Alter moved forward, scorching land would appear beneath her feet, as if being consumed by the fires of hell.

“————————？！”

Caesar showed an incredulous expression.

His sword, “Crocea Mors,” automatically attacked Jeanne Alter, but was easily blocked by her.

“Impossible!!!”

Caesar exclaimed, his bulky body trembling.

“Is there nothing in this world that I cannot conquer?!!!”

“Of course there is.”

Jeanne Alter raised her head to look at Caesar.

“I don’t care about your boring achievements, your disgusting treasures, or your self-satisfied reputation. You cannot conquer something that doesn’t exist in the first place.”

“Something that doesn’t exist…?”

Sweat dripped from Caesar’s clenched hand holding Crocea Mors.

No matter how radiant the sword was, it couldn’t affect the black-armored holy maiden before him.

Behind Jeanne Alter, several black spears appeared, engulfed in raging black flames of hell.

As Jeanne Alter’s domain expanded, these spears multiplied, until they completely occupied the area.

Ephemeral Dream.

It is a life form born from personal wishes and fantasies. Because it is born from wishes, it retains tremendous power.

In other words, for a Noble Phantasm like Crocea Mors that can interfere with most things, Jeanne Alter’s existence is uncertain.

Caesar can conquer tangible objects, and even some conceptual things.

But he can never conquer something that doesn’t exist in the first place.

Born from wishes, it is a fragile bubble that shatters at the slightest touch.

But precisely because it is a bubble, it is so beautiful.

This is Jeanne Alter’s second Noble Phantasm, but technically, it should be considered her first Noble Phantasm.

It seems that she can only utilize it after strengthening her Saint Graph.

I doubt Caesar ever expected the situation to turn out like this, right?

“It’s time to end this, you fat, noisy fellow!!!”

Jeanne Alter raised her black sword high towards Caesar.