Anchor, Stop Pretending, You're in Chaldea - Chapter 32

Under the devout gaze of the soldiers in the city and the thousands of viewers in the live broadcast room, the girl dressed in magnificent bishop attire seemed like a completely different person. Her body rose high, and a halo behind her shimmered with endless radiance!

Vast Magical Energy surrounded her, disturbing the nearby physical laws.

“As long as I sit on this throne, my word is absolute. I’m Pope Johanna.”

“By my oaths I shall prove it—Offering Prayers for the Radiant Throne of Glory (Legendom Papa Thronus)!!!”

Johanna sat on the throne symbolizing the authority of the Pope, her love and dignity descending without reservation.

“So this is the exciting little show that medieval believers watch every day? I think I understand why they are so fanatic!”

“No wonder they never recognized the existence of a Popess over there. Who could withstand this! After watching this, who would follow those old men Pope?”

“It’s better to be on this side as a streamer. The girl is beautiful, the special effects are stunning, and you can even learn history.”

“Hey, you upstairs, I advise you to stop… Studying lunar history isn’t popular, you know…”

“System message: ‘Can’t the chair be used?’ sends a rocket!”

“Comment: The content the streamer is broadcasting now is real, I’m here on the scene.”

“System message: ‘French Military Salute’ sends a magic wand x99!”

“Comment: Shocked! The truth of the Hundred Years’ War is actually…”

“System message: ‘I have become light’ sends a treasure map!”

“Comment: Thank you, streamer. Light pollution is severe, but even sensitive skin can use it. The child loves it.”‘

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Being bathed in this radiant glory, Martha seemed to be burdened with heavy shackles all over her body.

Her limbs felt as if they were filled with lead, unable to be lifted, and she could only rely on the Holy Cross Staff in her hand to support herself, half-kneeling on the ground.

“Roar… Roar…!!!”

Tarasque struggled to stand up, but was repeatedly slammed down with great force, creating a huge crater.

“Waaahhhh!!!”

The red light in her eyes grew brighter, and her whole body trembled uncontrollably, as she forcefully stood up within this brilliance!

Martha gathered her final Magical Energy and struggled to swing the Holy Cross Staff in her hand.

Is she going to forcibly unleash her Noble Phantasm?!

Bai Qiu frowned.

In this situation, forcibly using the Noble Phantasm would deplete all of her Magical Energy, and she wouldn’t even be able to maintain her physical form.

Regardless of who wins or loses this battle, her disappearance is already predetermined.

But even so, Martha shouted the incantation without hesitation.

“Child of Leviathan, now a guardian of the people.
Become a meteor…Tarasque!!!”

With the chanting of the incantation, the Evil Dragon Tarasque, who was pinned to the ground, stood up, took a final deep breath with all its strength, and then spewed out flames formed by pitch-black Magical Energy towards the throne in the sky!!!

The flames came fiercely, erupting in a manner that would engulf and burn everything.

Meanwhile, Johanna, sitting on the throne, shook her head slightly, and the radiance behind the throne grew even brighter!!!

Under the shining brilliance, the flames gradually extinguished.

In the end, the exhausted Evil Dragon Tarasque fell heavily to the ground, motionless.

At this moment, Martha’s Magical Energy was also depleted.

“Oh Lord, if this is your trial for me, then my fate ends here…”

She took slow and difficult steps towards Johanna in front of her.

Even though her body was covered in wounds, her armor was damaged, and pain wrapped around her, she still moved forward towards the light before her.

Soon, her body couldn’t hold on any longer and fell to the ground again, and the golden Holy Cross Staff rolled onto the ground.

The core was destroyed, and Madness Enhancement was lifted.

Saint finally remembered her own name.

“Ah… I remember now, my name is Martha, I am a Saint…”

“Martha-sama!”

Johanna, who noticed that the Madness Enhancement imposed on Martha had disappeared, ran to her and gently helped her up.

“I’m sorry, as a fellow believer, I should not have been controlled by that witch. I still have a lot to learn…”

Martha showed a remorseful expression.

“No, as a fictional being, it is truly an honor for me to see such a devoted follower like you.”

Johanna had a great respect for her Senpai.

“…Are you fighting against the ‘Dragon Witch’?”

Martha’s tone became slightly heavier.

“Yes, I was summoned because my Master wants to defeat the ‘Dragon Witch’.”

“In that case, the ultimate dragon, the embodiment of calamity – Fafnir, stands in your way.”

“Fafnir?!”

Johanna was shocked.

Although she knew that the evil dragon was not an ordinary dragon, she didn’t expect it to be so famous.

“Although the ‘Dragon Witch’ summoned that evil dragon, its natural enemy was also summoned. But it was too late…”

Martha, leaning on Johanna’s arm, shook her head.

“The dragon slayer has already been found by the ‘Dragon Witch’ and no longer exists. The only threat that could have destroyed the evil dragon has been eliminated, so she is wreaking havoc on this kingdom without restraint.”

What? Siegfried is gone?!

Bai Qiu was taken aback by Martha’s words on the screen.

He vaguely remembered that he should first go to Lyon to find the separated Siegfried, then defeat Fafnir and challenge Jeanne Alter, right?

The good news is that Siegfried was indeed summoned by the restraining force, but the bad news is that Siegfried has returned to the Heroic Spirit Throne.

It seems that the restraining force is also making some effort to save humanity, but not much…

Martha’s body began to gradually become transparent and then turned into specks of light.

Her magical energy was depleted, and this was only a matter of time.

“It seems my time has come… Fight under the radiance of the Lord with my share… the only Popess.”

“Martha-sama!”

Johanna’s eyes were filled with reluctance.

“Ah, I can’t help but feel this way.”

“Even though we know it’s a Servant, it’s still sad when someone leaves the stage.”

“This actress did a great job as Martha, why did she go offline so soon? Host, you need to figure something out!”

“Host, say something!!”

“Host, can we crowdfund and vote for the return of this character in the show? Is there any resurrection mechanism?”

Bai Qiu was speechless.

Do you think this is some kind of variety show? Is there a revival match?

Should we hold an off-stage vote for revival in the live stream room?

Please, everyone, take this seriously. I’m here to save humanity!

It’s not common for a Heroic Spirit to leave the stage. You can’t just bring them back whenever you want.

【Beep-beep- detected a contractable Servant- Martha near the host.】

【The host can spend 10,000 points to perform a special summoning within ten minutes after her disappearance.】

【After the special summoning, the Servant will manifest with the most suitable Saint Graph.】

【Would you like to spend points for the special summoning?】

Bai Qiu was stunned.

Wow, she can actually come back?!