Crossover Anime: I, Shirou Kotomine, King of Uruk

Chapter 183 Gaining Joan of Arc's Trust

Chapter 184 Gaining Joan of Arc's Trust

"Um, what are these scenarios?"

A series of other scenes suddenly appeared in her mind, which made Joan of Arc's head throb.

It took Joan of Arc a short while to come to her senses from these memories.

"So that's how it is. Was it an experience from another world? I never expected to recall it under these circumstances."

After quickly sorting out her thoughts, Joan of Arc couldn't help but sigh.

The story of how France was saved once again stirred her emotions.

She remembered everything: her past self, consumed by revenge; the evil dragon; and her companions who had embarked on the path to save the world.

Then she looked at Kotomine Shirou with a complicated expression.

"Are you Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mashu's companions?"

"Of course, we are currently fighting side by side in the Seventh Singularity, and that's where I learned about your story."

Even Shirou Kotomine was surprised to see that Jeanne d'Arc had regained her memories from the singularity.

He had never imagined such a thing.

Things went beyond his plans once again.

This time, however, it's for the better.

Recalling his previous plan, Shirou Kotomine talked to Jeanne d'Arc while revising his scheme.

"We've already reached the seventh singularity? I remember the seventh singularity was the final singularity, right?"

Seeing that Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mashu had crossed the various singularities so quickly and had now arrived at the final singularity, Jeanne was both happy and worried.

I'm happy because I'm pleased with their smooth progress.

The concern stemmed from the difficulty of the final stage.

Since he is a terrifying mastermind capable of destroying the world, he certainly wouldn't let Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others defeat him so easily.

"That's right, the Seventh Singularity is indeed the last singularity, and it is also the most difficult of all the singularities."

Kotomine Shirou couldn't help but shake his head.

He wasn't lying about that.

"That's why I came into this world to improve my strength!"

"Mr. Shirou? Could you please tell me about the danger that Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash are facing?"

Upon hearing Shirou Kotomine's words, Jeanne d'Arc immediately became worried.

After all, Fujimaru Ritsuka is really saving the world.

And they were once her companions.

Therefore, Joan of Arc was also very concerned about the current situation of the two women.

"sure."

Or rather, this is exactly what Shirou Kotomine wanted to do.

Then, Shirou Kotomine told Jeanne about the current situation that Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash were facing.

This includes the current situation in Uruk and the enemies they face.

The Alliance of Three Goddesses!

"They actually want to be enemies with real gods? And three of them at that!"

After hearing Shirou Kotomine's explanation, even Jeanne d'Arc couldn't help but gasp.

The thought of making enemies of the gods is terrifying.

After all, Joan of Arc was a believer in God during her lifetime.

Although this god is not that god, since they are both gods, their strength should be on the same level.

Even a hero like Joan of Arc would feel worried in the face of such a formidable enemy.

Can Fujimaru Ritsuka and her friends defeat the three goddesses and save the world?

"Yes, that's why I had no choice but to come here to improve my strength!"

In his reflections, Shirou Kotomine reiterated the reason for his visit.

This time, his words finally caught Joan of Arc's attention.

"So, Mr. Shirou, you're here to increase your strength? Or perhaps to obtain the Holy Grail?"

Guided by Shirou Kotomine's words, Jeanne asked in confusion.

"It's not entirely due to the Holy Grail." After saying that, Shirou Kotomine paused, then shook his head and said, "Never mind, since you, Jeanne d'Arc, are also one of our comrades, it's fine to tell you this. I just hope you won't tell anyone else."

"Of course, I won't tell anyone."

Joan of Arc promised.

Now that she knew Kotomine Shirou's purpose, Jeanne could no longer turn a blind eye.

Although Jeanne herself cannot go to that world, she would be happy to do her best to help Shirou Kotomine if she could.

"Actually, I am a traveler who can travel between different worlds."

Following what he had told Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others, Kotomine Shirou told Jeanne about his situation.

He then explained his abilities and the purpose of his trip.

"I see. That's indeed a very good plan, worthy of being Merlin's idea!"

After listening to Shirou Kotomine's account, Jeanne d'Arc nodded in agreement.

She agrees with Shirou Kotomine's approach.

After all, the heroic spirits spoke in very lofty terms.

But most of the time, they are just a string of information that they are completely unaware of.

Unless they descend to earth as servants.

Therefore, the Servants are quite willing to participate in rituals like the Holy Grail War.

Except for a very few exceptions.

The vast majority of Servants are willing to fight with all their might for the Master who summoned them.

"But that means I won't be able to offer you much help."

Joan of Arc frowned.

Kotomine Shirou's goal is Servants and the Holy Grail. Although she wants to do her best to help him, she cannot violate her duty as a Ruler!

Like Shirou Kotomine's ambush of Siegfried.

Although the Holy Grail War cannot be fought during the day, thus exposing it to the eyes of ordinary people.

But since Shirou Kotomine has taken precautions and prevented ordinary people from witnessing the battle, she could easily turn a blind eye.

Although Joan of Arc was somewhat stubborn, she could also be lenient when necessary.

As long as it doesn't cross her bottom line.

However, she wouldn't do anything like help ambush other Servants or provide Kotomine Shirou with the positions of other Servants.

"It's alright, I've already prepared myself to defeat all the Servants by myself."

Kotomine Shirou said earnestly, "Although the quality of this Holy Grail War is very high, with three exceptional Servants and even more first-class Servants appearing, I am not afraid at all."

"Or rather, at this moment I was already filled with excitement."

Upon hearing Shirou Kotomine's words, Jeanne felt a sudden unease.

Based on Shirou Kotomine's previous explanation, Jeanne knew that Shirou Kotomine was only fourteen or fifteen years old at this time.

Even so, he was fighting for the survival of a world.

Just for my friends there.

This inevitably reminded Joan of herself.

But the reason I was able to overcome so many hardships at that time was not only due to my own efforts, but also because of my firm faith and God's guidance.

But what about the boy in front of her?

What does he have?

Thinking of this, Joan of Arc felt increasingly uneasy.

"I really hope I can finish my mission soon, so I can help you, Shirou, even more!"

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Joan of Arc, feeling somewhat down, couldn't help but sigh.

Joan of Arc still doesn't know what her duty is.

Is it just because this Holy Grail War is the Holy Grail War?

Joan of Arc did not think so.

I didn't want it to be like this.

If her arrival this time is indeed for a special reason, she only hopes to complete this mission as soon as possible and then do her best to help Kotomine Shirou, so as to provide assistance to Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash in the distance.

Although she is the arbiter of this Holy Grail War.

But she was also a follower, Joan of Arc.

She also has her own will.

"Oh? Lady Joan of Arc, do you also have a separate mission?"

"I asked Kotomine Shirou with a puzzled look."

"Just call me Joan of Arc, no need to add 'Madam'."

As they interacted, and because they shared the same friends, Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mashu, Jeanne's attitude towards Kotomine Shirou became extremely positive.

"I understand. Come to think of it, I haven't introduced myself yet. My name is Kotomine Shirou, Jeanne, you can still call me Shirou."

"Yes, Shirou!"

Joan of Arc nodded.

She then told Kotomine Shirou about her thoughts after her arrival.

After all, Shirou Kotomine had told her everything, so Jeanne d'Arc naturally wouldn't hide anything from her.

"I see!"

Upon hearing this, Shirou Kotomine couldn't help but touch his chin.

He then said earnestly to Joan of Arc, "I may know what you are searching for so hard, Joan of Arc."

"Oh, Shirou, you know that?"

Joan of Arc asked with a surprised expression.

She never expected that the matter that had troubled her for so long would lead to such a simple clue.

"He must be the culprit, no, he must be the one," Shirou Kotomine said with certainty. "Although discovering this was also a matter of luck."

Looking at Jeanne d'Arc's expectant face, Shirou Kotomine began to explain.

"Jeanne, you know what I went through before. In short, in order to defeat all the Servants, I have been secretly gathering information."

"Then I discovered that the Master of the Assassin in the Red Team was actually Amakusa Shirou Tokisada!"

"Amakusa Shiro Tokisada!?"

Joan of Arc's expression changed drastically.

As fellow believers in God, Joan of Arc naturally knew of Amakusa Shiro Tokisada, a Catholic saint from the Far East.

But he has been dead for many years.

Therefore, it is impossible for him to participate in this Holy Grail War as a Master.

"He's a Servant!"

"That's right, the reason I know him is because I was also summoned to the Seventh Singularity and I've met him before."

"Furthermore, before coming to Romania, I also gathered intelligence in Fuyuki City. It is said that a Ruler descended during the Third Holy Grail War, and perhaps it was him."

Kotomine Shirou said in a guessing tone.

But Joan of Arc immediately declared with certainty, "It's not a possibility, it must be him!"

After all, not just anyone can be a Ruler.

However, Amakusa Shiro Tokisada, as a Catholic saint, was qualified, just as Joan of Arc herself was able to assume the Ruler rank for this reason.

"So it's because of him, right?"

Although it was said to be an inquiry, Shirou Kotomine's tone was full of certainty.

Although he told Joan of Arc it was just a guess, he actually did know.

"Yes, it must be him!"

At this moment, Joan of Arc was completely certain that her arrival was for Amakusa Shiro Tokisada.

After all, as a Ruler, one should theoretically not have personal desires.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have become Rulers.

Letting a selfish person be the referee is like sending a monkey to guard the Peach Garden.

Yet Amakusa Shiro Tokisada became the Master.

Then his motivation must not be personal desire.

Thinking of this, Joan of Arc's face turned extremely ugly.

The so-called saints of Catholicism, whether it is her or Amakusa Shiro Tokisada, can actually be given another title.

Those are fanatics.

Joan of Arc wouldn't even dare to dream of what Amakusa Shiro Tokisada would do with the Holy Grail.

"No wonder, no wonder I've descended upon this Holy Grail War as the Arbiter. My mission is to stop Amakusa Shiro Tokisada's actions!"

Joan of Arc suddenly realized.

Having learned all this, Joan of Arc could no longer stay.

"Shirou, I need to get to Amakusa Shiro Tokisada as soon as possible to confirm this. I'm afraid we'll have to part ways."

Joan of Arc said earnestly.

"I must stop Amakusa Shiro Tokisada's actions."

"After all, the sooner the better!"

"Wait, don't rush!"

Seeing that Jeanne was about to leave, Kotomine Shirou immediately reached out to stop her.

"Joan of Arc, there's something else you need to know about my investigation of the Reds."

"What is it?"

Jeanne, who had placed absolute trust in Shirou Kotomine, stopped in her tracks.

"According to my investigation, at this time, Amakusa Shiro Tokisada used his identity as a member of the Holy Church to lure other Red Team Masters into his base and then controlled them with drugs."

"The Red Team's Servants seem unaware of this, but in reality, apart from the Red Team's Saber, all the other Red Team Servants have been controlled by Amakusa Shirou Tokisada."

"So you must be careful of the other Servants, lest you be ambushed."

Kotomine Shirou reminded him.

Thanks to the privileges of the Arbiter class, Jeanne d'Arc has two Command Seals, just like all other Servants.

She is actually not afraid of being surrounded.

However, to activate the effect of a Command Spell, one needs to consciously issue a command.

If Joan of Arc were to be ambushed by Amakusa Shiro Tokisada without warning, she would still be in great danger.

"No wonder Karna attacked me; it was Amakusa Shiro Tokisada who did it."

Joan of Arc became increasingly certain that Amakusa Shiro Tokisada was the mastermind behind everything.

Upon receiving this intelligence, she immediately changed direction and headed towards the Red Team's headquarters.

Watching Jeanne's figure gradually disappear, Shirou Kotomine slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

Then the corners of his mouth turned up in a smile.

"I didn't expect it to go so smoothly."

After Jeanne d'Arc gained memories of the singularity, Shirou Kotomine immediately changed his battle plan.

By telling Joan of Arc about Amakusa Shiro Tokisada, their clash will likely begin sooner than expected.

In this way, Joan of Arc would also know Amakusa Shiro Tokisada's purpose in advance.

At that point, the Holy Grail War would no longer hold any meaning for Jeanne d'Arc.

The primary issue is preventing Amakusa Shiro Tokisada from making his wish.

At that time, Jeanne d'Arc will completely side with Shirou Kotomine and provide him with strength.

It possesses super long-range reconnaissance capabilities, the ability to command Servants' Command Spells, and top-tier defensive capabilities.

With Jeanne d'Arc as her assistant, Shirou Kotomine's overall plan will proceed more smoothly.

After all, the strongest Red faction was under the command of Amakusa Shiro Tokisada, so Jeanne d'Arc wouldn't care about the rules of the Holy Grail War anymore.

With her power, Shirou Kotomine fears no one.

"Shirou, what should we do next?"

After a moment of silence, Tomoe Gozen stepped forward and asked.

"Let's go, let's get out of here!"

"Just now, during the previous battle, a new idea came to my mind: let's go to the Black Faction's base."

As he walked, Shirou Kotomine's figure began to change.

He transformed into Gold's likeness.

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