Anchor, Stop Pretending, You're in Chaldea - Chapter 56

As Bai Qiu looked at the towering figure of Jalter, for some reason, he didn’t feel nervous when he looked at her face. Even though her oppressive aura had prepared Mashu and Martha for battle, Bai Qiu couldn’t bring himself to feel tense. Perhaps this is the charm of a woman that Chaldea can easily handle…

Elisabeth, on the other hand, kept searching for Gilles de Rais’ figure with her gaze.

“Oh? Isn’t this Rider? I thought you were already taken care of. I didn’t expect you to be mingling with these little rats,” Jeanne Alter sneered upon seeing Martha.

Martha merely assumed a fighting stance and didn’t respond to her words.

After finding it boring, Jeanne Alter turned her gaze towards Bai Qiu.

“For a rat, you’re quite exceptional. But it seems like you’re not very bright. I already spared you before, yet here you are, willingly walking into my trap.”

“Oh? Is that supposed to be a compliment?” Bai Qiu responded calmly, as if declaring war.

“We’re here to stop you and take the Holy Grail,” Bai Qiu stated.

“Holy Grail?” Jeanne Alter laughed.

“I can give you that thing too if you promise to assist me in destroying this country, this hopeless France. How about that? It’s quite easy, isn’t it?”

“Seems like there’s no room for negotiation then,” Bai Qiu shook his head.

“I believe you’re right,” Jeanne Alter’s gaze scanned the group below her.

“I thought you would bring more people with you, but it seems like I underestimated you.”

“Mashu!!!” Bai Qiu immediately called out to Mashu while Jeanne Alter remained motionless.

Seize the opportunity!

“Understood!” Mashu raised her shield high and leaped forward, aiming to strike Jeanne Alter who was seated on the throne.

Clang—!!!

Mashu’s shield attack was blocked by the banner of the Evil Dragon.

“Are you all this impatient?” Jeanne Alter then swung the banner heavily at Mashu.

Clang—!!!

Mashu felt a numbness in her arm and was pushed back by the force.

“What?!”

Such tremendous power…

Mashu never expected that this Dragon Witch, who appeared delicate, possessed such a strong force. Before she could regain her balance, the follow-up attacks came swiftly!

Clang, clang, clang!!!

She managed to withstand three attacks, but Mashu found herself inadvertently pushed back from the center of the hall to stand in front of Bai Qiu.

“I’m sorry, Senpai, I couldn’t successfully ambush her…”

Mashu apologized to Bai Qiu with a remorseful tone.

“No, this witch is not someone who can be defeated easily. Later, you and Martha should attempt a coordinated attack together,” Bai Qiu replied.

“Yes!”

Although Jeanne Alter lacks combat experience as a Servant, her strength as a Heroic Spirit places her in the high-tier of powerful Servants. It is because of this that she attacks without restraint, fully exerting herself in any battle.

As the saying goes, “One force can break ten techniques.”

Now, with the Holy Grail supplying her with magical energy, Jeanne Alter poses a greater threat than Black Saber before the Fuyuki Greater Grail.

“Excuse me, Jeanne.”

Suddenly, a voice resounded from the corridor, followed by the reappearance of a familiar figure.

“What’s the matter, Gilles? Can’t you see that I have guests here?”

“I apologize deeply, Jeanne.”

Gilles de Rais bowed respectfully.

“But there is an urgent matter that needs to be reported.”

“Go on, let our guests hear as well.”

Jeanne Alter seemed confident that it would be advantageous news for her.

“Fafnir is leading the Wyverns and engaged in battle with the enemy Saber. Although they haven’t eliminated the enemy yet, it’s only a matter of time.”

“Naturally, those few Servants alone cannot defeat Fafnir.”

“The remaining knights are still destroying the towns. Should we summon them back as well?”

“No need, Gilles.”

Jeanne Alter said proudly.

“Let them continue fighting outside to destroy this country. Even you, Gilles, are not allowed to join this battle that belongs to me.”

“But, Jeanne…”

“Do you really think I will lose?”

Jeanne’s tone suddenly turned cold.

“Gilles, don’t make me laugh.”

After hearing her master’s words, Gilles de Rais obediently lowered his head.

“Understood, Jeanne, I will leave now.”

Just as Gilles de Rais was about to exit, a spear was already flying towards him!

“Don’t even think about running!!!”

Elisabeth’s magic spear had already reached Gilles de Rais.

But he calmly took a step back, evading the attack.

“Oh, isn’t this the grieving girl?”

“You rascal!!!”

Elisabeth swung her spear heavily, aiming for Gilles de Rais’ chest.

“Although Jeanne said I can’t get involved, it’s a different story if I’m forced to fight back.”

As the attack was about to hit him, a sea monster flew out from Gilles de Rais’ loose clothing, blocking the strike.

“Squawk!!!”

The sea monster that was struck by the spear exploded, creating a mist of blood that obstructed Elisabeth’s vision.

“Trying to escape???”

Elisabeth immediately searched for the figure of her opponent with her magic spear, but couldn’t see anything.

“Girl, are you looking for me?”

Suddenly, a cold voice came from behind Elisabeth.

“——————?!”

Elisabeth instinctively took a step back, only to see a magic circle appearing beneath her feet.

“You’ve fallen into a trap again, little girl.”

Boom!!!

The sound of an explosion reverberated through the hall.

“Elisabeth!!!”

Mashu was about to go check on Elisabeth’s condition when a black spear flew towards her at high speed!

Clang!!!

Mashu used her shield to block the attack.

“What are you doing, Demi-Servant.”

Jeanne Alter still stood holding the Evil Dragon flag.

“You should worry more about your own situation.”

As she spoke, Jeanne Alter raised her hand, and several dark spears materialized in the air, ready to be launched at Mashu in the distance!

“Not a chance!”

Just as they were about to be launched, a figure quickly approached Jeanne Alter.

“Ha!!!”

A powerful punch struck directly at Jeanne Alter’s armor.

Sensing something was wrong, Jeanne Alter immediately evaded, but the next second, another punch blocked her retreat.

Seeing that she couldn’t dodge in time, Jeanne Alter drew her longsword from her waist and swung it!

Clang!!!

The sword and the gauntlet collided, creating a powerful impact that even shattered the bishop’s seat.

Both sides were pushed back, taking a step back.

“Tsk…”

Clearly, Martha’s displayed power was making Jeanne Alter somewhat displeased.

Martha took a deep breath and once again assumed the ancient martial arts passed down from Jacob, facing Jeanne Alter squarely.

“For the people of this country, I will now act as the representative of the Lord to punish you.”