The world of Type-Moon starts with saving Altria!

Would the Dragon Witch really be willing to hand over the Holy Grail?

Ian didn't have the confidence to confirm it.

While the man was thinking about this question, a figure appeared at the city gate.

That was Gilles de Rey, who was disguised as a Caster (magician) in a human body. He was probably attracted here by the magic power left after the Servant dissipated.

The moment he saw Joan of Arc, the pupils of this crazy man dilated instantly, and then he knelt on the ground with a plop.

"Saint!"

"She is a true saint!"

"..."

After listening to what Gilles de Ray shouted, Ian suddenly realized that he had overlooked something.

That is, as the actual "summoner" of Black Joan of Arc, Gilles de Rais actually did not know that Joan of Arc herself was still alive.

If this could have been proven earlier, the situation might have been easier than it actually is.

but--

This doesn't seem to have much impact either.

After all, when meeting Gilles de Rais, Black Joan of Arc had already been "summoned".

Even if he knew these things, I'm afraid it wouldn't change anything.

But then again——

He was able to recognize Joan of Arc at first sight.

This kind of piety is not something that ordinary people can possess.

A few minutes later.

Gilles de Rais, who learned the truth about the past from Ian and Joan of Arc, was stunned.

He was happy that Joan of Arc was alive, but at the same time he felt extremely painful for what he had done.

"Have I... brought so much trouble to Miss Jeanne and France?"

The man who woke up was filled with regret.

Only then did he realize what a ridiculous wish he had made to the Holy Grail.

Seeing Gilles de Rais like this, Joan of Arc felt a little bit sorry.

She thought for a while, then spoke to comfort the other person.

"that--"

"Jill, I don't think you need to blame yourself so much."

"After all, from your perspective...it seems like I died in that trial."

"but--"

Joan of Arc held Ian's hand beside her, her eyes full of love.

“I have actually been rescued.”

"So I don't think you should feel guilty about this either - at least not towards me."

"After all... you wanted to revive me out of kindness, and there is nothing wrong with that."

"..."

Hearing Joan of Arc's forgiveness, Gilles de Rais could no longer control his emotions.

The tall man burst into tears like a little child, and was completely different from before.

Ian didn't say much about it - he knew the other party just meant well but had a nasty intention.

The man waited silently for Gilles de Rais to finish venting his emotions.

Finally, he calmed down.

Ian patted his shoulder and spoke in a tone that was as non-emotional as possible:

"Now that you know what you did was wrong."

"Then answer me a question."

"What can you do to make the Joan of Arc you 'summoned' hand over the Holy Grail?"

"..."

Hearing this, Gilles de Ray shook his head.

"I do not know either."

"but--"

"If we follow the original wish... this may only be possible with her own consent."

"..."

Ian did not doubt what Gilles de Ray said.

After all, during the time he was "married" to Jeanne d'Arc, he could only see the Holy Grail with her consent.

And Ian knew that if he wanted to find another way and take out the Holy Grail by violence, it would be impossible as well.

Because "attacking" Black Jeanne d'Arc is equivalent to directly "attacking" the Holy Grail - no one can be sure what will happen after that.

The atmosphere at the scene fell into silence again.

There is only one step left to repair the singularity, but I still can't take it.

Even Ian, who had experienced so much, didn't have a better solution at this moment.

And at this moment——

The man felt his sleeve being pulled.

He turned around and saw his sister Joan of Arc.

"What's wrong?" Ian asked.

"Well... I just wanted to ask you a question."

Joan of Arc, holding the holy flag, looked towards Gilles de Rais with a hint of worry in her eyes.

"Did the other 'me'...come to this world carrying all kinds of resentment?"

"..."

Although he wasn't quite sure why his sister asked this, Ian quickly answered in the affirmative.

"Well, you're right."

"Her birth was a tragedy."

"That--"

Jeanne looked up at her brother.

"What kind of person do you think she is?"

"..."

Ian frowned slightly and thought about this question.

After a long while, he spoke again:

"If you ask me... I'm probably a pitiful person, right?"

"Poor man?"

"Yeah." Ian nodded.

"She actually has no idea what she is doing and has never thought about her future goals."

"The only principle behind her actions is 'instinct' and... feelings that even she herself is not quite clear about."

"Tell me the truth—"

"I think she's a bit like you when you're sleepwalking."

"Eh?!"

Jeanne showed a surprised look.

But soon, this surprise quickly turned into a new plan.

Jeanne took over Ian's words and continued:

"What if that's the case—"

"I do have an idea."

"what idea?"

"Hmm..." Jeanne pointed a finger at herself.

"Since my brother thinks that she and I have something in common—"

"Then why not just acknowledge this sister for real!"

244. Black Jeanne: Is there really anyone who has never been married to Ian? (4k)

"..."

Ian never expected that Joan of Arc would make such a suggestion at this time.

He subconsciously denied it.

"Jeanne...is this bad?"

"why not?"

Jeanne blinked her beautiful blue eyes.

"Brother, the other 'me'... is obviously also very pitiful."

"I know nothing and understand nothing. I came into this world just because someone prayed for my resurrection."

"Since my brother has decided to save this world--"

"Then she should be redeemed as well."

"and--"

"If you really want to make a fuss about it."

There was a hint of guilt in Joan of Arc's eyes.

"We are one of the reasons why she came into this world, aren't we?"

"..."

Ian thought carefully about what Joan of Arc had just said and found that it was indeed correct in a sense.

after all--

If Gilles de Rais had not misunderstood Joan of Arc's "death" at the beginning, the series of events that followed would naturally not have happened.

However, although he agreed with Joan of Arc's statement, Ian still had doubts in his heart.

"That--"

"Jeanne, how are you going to make the other 'you' a sister?"

"Hehe~" Jeanne smiled mischievously, "I don't know either~"

"But surely it wouldn't be wrong to meet her first?"

"We're all going together?"

Ian's eyes swept over Mashu, Mordred, and Fujimaru Ritsuka who were present.

They were trying to comfort Gilles de Rais, who was overwhelmed with grief, with words - no one would have thought that such a strong man would feel so guilty.

"No." Joan of Arc shook her head.