Type-Moon: Root Seiko

However, because each skill was developed by her own study and conjecture based on the records of the cult, its power may be increased or decreased compared to the original, and some may even be completely different abilities.

Chapter 35 is about a maid, not a girlfriend.

After Joan of Arc managed to adjust her mindset, Rōjin immediately took her away.

The situation is urgent today, so Luo Zhen plans to come back and make breakfast.

Having experienced a night of "shared dreams," Joan of Arc is now exceptionally well-behaved... although she was originally very gentle and had never had any disagreements with Rozen since being summoned.

Following Luo Zhen's advice, she changed her clothes and went out with him as soon as her weak and numb body recovered slightly.

She was still wearing Orange's clothes, a black pencil skirt and camel trench coat that were a little too mature for her, with a white button-down shirt underneath that accentuated her figure.

This makes her look more like a high school girl who secretly wears her mother's clothes (Orange: ?), which actually makes her look younger.

After getting into the passenger seat of her SUV, Jeanne asked Rōjin, who was pressing the accelerator, "Master, where are we going?"

"The Tohsaka family." Luo Zhen looked ahead: "Among the three founding families of the Holy Grail War, the Tohsaka family is our ally. The church that was attacked last night was another of their accomplices, and your sword was also obtained by that priest without the knowledge of the higher-ups. You probably know that, right?"

Ah… Joan of Arc nodded with mixed feelings.

What happened last night was too sudden.

Joan of Arc suddenly possessed Karen in the church, and her class changed to Saber, which made Karen panic and forget to investigate many things.

Taking advantage of the free time, Luo Zhen told Joan of Arc the general situation.

The priest of the Holy Church, who was theoretically her fellow believer and shared the same faith, violated his duty of neutral oversight by having an affair with a participant in the Holy Grail War... and even stole her own relics, which certainly made Joan of Arc feel quite complicated.

She couldn't help but wonder, "If I accept the summons as planned, how do they intend to persuade me to assist in this Holy Grail War..."

"I guess I'll appeal to your emotions and reason, convincing you that letting the Tohsaka family obtain the Holy Grail is the best solution for the common people," Luo Zhen replied, as he had anticipated.

After all, modern people can only speculate about Joan of Arc's personality, as historical records and actual events always differ.

The Einzbern family during the Third Holy Grail War seriously misjudged the intensity of the so-called "all evil in this world," which led to the subsequent major blunder.

Therefore, Luo Zhen could guess what Kotomine Risei was thinking.

He probably hoped that Joan of Arc would accept this clandestine cheating for the sake of some so-called greater good.

Moreover, Luo Zhen glanced at Jeanne d'Arc beside him and said, "Even if you really don't want to, it doesn't really matter."

"There are three Command Seals after all. Even if it takes two to forcibly control you, it's worth it. At worst, I can make you commit suicide. After all, it takes up one spot and eliminates one potential opponent. It's always a win-win situation."

"...I am deeply saddened that I cannot deny this view."

The saintess sighed with downcast eyes, offering a brief prayer for Father Kotomine Risei, who was still unconscious in the hospital, hoping that he would have a chance to atone for his sins in the future.

...Then, amidst the steady hum of the vehicle's movement.

Joan of Arc secretly opened her eyes a crack and stole a glance at Luo Zhen beside her.

She knew that the assassins from last night could still attack at any time, so she kept a close watch on things and was ready to go into battle at any moment.

Even so, she still couldn't forget the terrible dream she had last night, or Luo Zhen's words this morning.

"I am Luo Zhen. Even if all other memories and concepts are worn away and shattered, as long as I keep repeating this sentence, I am who I am."

...Lord, what a great soul it must be to possess such resilience?

Compared to Rōzen, Joan of Arc immediately felt ashamed of the fear she had felt in that empathic dream, and developed an incredible admiration for Rōzen.

This feeling is very strange... although there are still countless questions I want to ask him and want to understand him.

But on the most fundamental question, it concerns "who is Luo Zhen?"

Through that empathic dream and Luo Zhen's words, "I am Luo Zhen," she seemed to have found all the answers.

He was an incredibly resilient soul, the most steadfast human being Joan of Arc knew, a man named Rozen… That was enough.

"What's wrong? Why are you staring at me?"

Just as Joan of Arc was looking around in a daze, Luo Zhen glanced at her, which brought the saintess back to reality.

Joan of Arc quickly shook her head: "It's nothing!... I, I was just concentrating on being alert."

The saint subtly adjusted her breathing, attempting to project an image of reliability as a heroic spirit.

I really can't afford to embarrass myself any further; I have to do my job well... Hmm!

"Are Miss Aozaki and Miss Kuonji alright?"

Jeanne d'Arc said seriously, "Although I didn't actually see the assassin from yesterday, based on what you've said, Master, if she's a special Heroic Spirit capable of using multiple Noble Phantasms of the Old Man of the Mountain simultaneously, then her combat power is probably not to be underestimated. While protecting our ally, Tohsaka, is indeed very important..."

"No, I'm not going to protect Tokiomi Tohsaka."

Luo Zhen turned his gaze back: "Tohsaka Tokiomi is at least someone who is prepared to participate in the war, he doesn't need my protection."

“But his two daughters really need it. So I had to make the trip myself as a sign of respect for him as a father.”

"...I understand. As expected of you, Master."

Joan of Arc gazed more intently at Luo Zhen's profile, and a smile naturally appeared on her face.

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Upon arriving at the Tohsaka residence, Luo Zhen immediately took Jeanne d'Arc inside.

Although he has been coming every few days for the past few months, he has already become the fifth member of the Tohsaka family.

But the atmosphere today was more serious than ever before, and the combat dolls around the houses were all on covert patrols, fully armed from early morning.

Rin and Sakura were clearly left at home by their parents instead of going to school, but they didn't know what had happened, so they were feeling uneasy.

"Brother Luo Zhen!"

The moment Rin Tohsaka saw Luo Zhen enter the house, she was overjoyed and immediately ran over with her twin tails swaying in the breeze.

But then she saw Jeanne d'Arc who had come with Ryoujin... and her pupils lost their light!

"Brother Luo Zhen, who is this older sister?... Could she be his girlfriend again...?"

No, that's not it.

Luo Zhen extended his hand to introduce, "This is Sister Jeanne. She is my... well, it's a bit complicated to explain, but simply put, she is my servant."

"Isn't that even more outrageous than having a girlfriend?!"

Rin Tohsaka, whose personality is becoming increasingly distinct, suddenly collapsed to the ground with a thud, her long twin tails dragging on the floor like a defeated dog.

She choked back tears, deeply unwilling to accept it:

"I didn't ask Brother Luo Zhen to never have a girlfriend, and I'm not a demon... But we've only known each other for half a year, right? What's wrong with your concept of chastity, Brother Luo Zhen! You already have two girlfriends and you didn't even say so, but you found a new one in just half a year. In another year, you'll have three, and in two and a half years, you'll have five! In ten years, when I turn 17, you'll have twenty girlfriends! As the future head of the Tohsaka family, I really have to control you! QAQ"

Luo Zhen: "Rin, where did you learn all this... Sakura, good morning to you too."

Luo Zhen was amused by Rin's exaggerated reaction. He squatted down and patted the head of the completely opposite, well-behaved Sakura to greet her, which made the tense atmosphere much more relaxed.

Chapter 36 Saying Goodbye to My Daughter

Luo Zhen asked his older sister Jeanne to play with the two sisters, and then followed Mrs. Tohsaka Aoi's guidance into the study.

By the way, Rin Tohsaka's attention was entirely focused on Ryouma, so she was very wary of this golden retriever who was stealing fish (?).

Especially Joan of Arc's irrepressible youthful energy and her expansive, noble spirit...

Perhaps Rin-neechan has already vaguely sensed the future difference in their social standing; her little face puffed up like a mochi, and she was extremely sulky!

On the contrary, Sakura seemed to be pondering the name "Jeanne" of Joan of Arc.

I admire her more than I envy her; she's such a magnanimous and kind girl.

Luo Zhenhao prayed silently, hoping she wouldn't fall further into the abyss of sadomasochistic cuckoldry.

On Luo Zhen's side, he did not see the elegant Tokiomi Tohsaka as usual.

The mustachioed man had emptied the entire study, which was now filled with suitcases and briefcases.

Luo Zhen knew what was going on: "Should we move out of Fuyuki City?"

“Yes, at least before summoning the Heroic Spirit,” Tokiomi Tohsaka answered directly.

It's easy to see that the current situation is very unfavorable for him as the local host.

Any magician with a modicum of common sense would know that Tokiomi Tohsaka was definitely a participant in the Holy Grail War.

The assassins, summoned prematurely, attacked the Holy Church, which was supposed to remain neutral, thus disrupting the underlying logic of the entire Holy Grail War from the outset.

Then it should be expected that the other party must know the secret of the overseer's affair with the Tohsaka family, and will likely attack Tohsaka Tokiomi next.

Although the Assassin is not considered strong among the seven classes of Heroic Spirits, she poses the greatest threat to humanity, and ordinary mages simply cannot withstand her assassinations.

So after learning the news last night, Tokiomi Tohsaka immediately planned to flee.

As he packed his luggage, he continued, "I've found the relic I've been looking for. But I'm not the only magician eyeing it, so I can't just swagger it back to Japan."

“I originally intended to keep a low profile and take the time to transport it back by sea. But given the current situation, without a means to counter the assassins, the Tohsaka family could be destroyed at any time. So I plan to go to the Middle East myself, obtain the relic, summon it directly there, and then return to Fuyuki.”

Luo Zhen asked without beating around the bush, "How do we solve the magic supply problem?"

Tokiomi's answer was the most incisive: "The Tohsaka family has a large collection of gems. While using them solely for offerings to demons might be a bit extravagant, we can't think about that now."