Their commission was suspicious.

"Then who are you?" Chen Luo continued to ask.

"Jeanne...Arc?" Even Jeanne d'Arc Alter herself wasn't entirely sure of the answer.

Before this, Jeanne Alter was convinced that she was Jeanne d'Arc, but it wasn't until Jeanne asked herself the soul-searching question—Do you still remember your family?

Jeanne Alter was speechless for a moment.

However, at that time, the positions between Jeanne Alter and Jeanne d'Arc were already at a life-or-death level, so thinking about those questions was meaningless. In this world, it is impossible to defeat an enemy simply by relying on beliefs or the like, right?

At the time, Jeanne d'Arc Alter was too preoccupied to care, but now, when faced with the same situation again, she seems at a loss.

Even if Jeanne Alter is stupid, she knows that she can't be distracted in battle, but even if Jeanne Alter is stupid, she knows that it's absurd that she can't even remember her own family.

Therefore, the answer was almost right in front of her, but Jeanne Alter was reluctant to believe it.

"Then who are you? Why am I in your bar?" After a moment of confusion, Jeanne d'Arc Alter seemed to realize that she and these Shadow Servants were here together. Since it wasn't her problem, it must be the other party's problem.

Could it be that magical girl Teriri?

Wait a minute, this is a boy.

Or perhaps he is Teriri's companion?

However, among the four women in the bar, none seemed to fit the image of a cunning businesswoman that Jeanne d'Arc Alter had in mind.

The sleeping Möbius, the seemingly silly Herrscher of Knowledge, Abby listening to music, and Kaguya Houraisan lying on the table, occasionally glancing at the River of Time and then at Chen Luo.

"You barged into someone's home and then asked who you were and how you got here? Your questions are very strange."

"But...but I don't know what happened either!"

Alter Jeanne d'Arc, whose belief in her identity as Jeanne d'Arc is being challenged, is now encountering this strange situation—not only does she not die after closing her eyes, but she is also pulled into a special room, and her body has shrunk, with many shadow servants standing around her...

Jeanne Alter is very tired.

I'm going to turn evil! Oh no, I was already evil to begin with.

I'm going to have a breakdown!

"Don't worry, don't worry, tell your big brother if you have any problems, and I'll help you solve them. Judging from your appearance, you don't even know where you came from, right? Tell me what happened. By the way, do you want a lollipop?" Chen Luo beckoned Black Jeanne over and handed her a lollipop.

Since Jeanne d'Arc Alter originally had the mind of a child, and now her body has also become that of a child, it's perfectly fine to coax her using the methods for coaxing children.

Never leave its origins.

"I'm not a child!" Although her body is only that of a thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl, Jeanne Alter knows her own situation.

"Yes, yes, but let's solve the problem first, okay?"

"Where should I begin?" Jeanne d'Arc in Black, as if possessed, peeled off the lollipop and sat down next to Chen Luo.

Although the Herrscher of Knowledge was somewhat resentful that Jeanne d'Arc Alter had taken her place, seeing Kaguya Houraisan, who had reverted to a child after only a short time, gave her a headache.

This kind of work of coaxing children should be Chen Luo's job, so why did it fall on me?

That wretched Mebius!

Old hag!

Abi, however, became curious about the familiar yet unfamiliar figure in front of her, so she took off her headphones, leaned on the table, and began to watch the conversation between her brother and Joan of Arc.

Abi wanted to see what methods her brother could use to trick this little Joan of Arc into becoming crippled.

"Abby, go home and finish those three pages of math exercises before you come back," Chen Luo suddenly said to Abby.

"Ugh?"

"This is a conversation between adults; it's best if children don't listen," Chen Luo said solemnly.

After all, what follows is going to be some inappropriate fluff, and even Chen Luo wants to maintain some authority in his sister's eyes...

Although it was almost gone anyway.

It seems that Chen Luo is not destined to follow the path of being a dignified older brother.

"Hmm..." Abi reprimanded Chen Luo for his obvious attempt to prevent her from watching the show, but due to the pressure of homework, Abi had no choice but to obediently go home.

But it's not a big problem. Abby is confident that he can finish those exercises within 10 minutes and then come back.

Before you talk about whether the answers to these exercises are right or wrong, just tell me how fast it is.

After seeing Abby leave with high spirits, Chen Luo turned his attention back to Jeanne d'Arc Alter, who had started eating a lollipop.

"Little friend, didn't anyone tell you not to eat things given to you by strangers?" Chen Luo asked.

"I'm not a little kid! This lollipop wouldn't..." Jeanne Alter instinctively retorted, then looked warily at the lollipop she had just taken out of her mouth.

"Don't worry, I'm not that kind of despicable adult. I'm a minor just like you. I just want to remind you about this. Don't easily trust anyone who seems suspicious or even friendly," Chen Luo warned.

"Thank you." Joan of Arc, who was in a period of confusion where she felt she might not be Joan of Arc and her body had suddenly shrunk, felt even more affectionate towards the older brother in front of her.

Bad people never admit they are bad, and similarly, someone who makes others wary of everyone should also be considered a good person.

What simple values!

“Let’s start with what happened before you traveled here. Don’t be scared. This bar is a place that connects different worlds, so it’s not uncommon for people like you from another world to make a strange entrance,” Chen Luo comforted him.

"This is what happened..." With Chen Luo's comfort, Joan of Arc began to calmly recount the events that occurred before her death.

"Magical Girl Teriri..." Chen Luo felt very heavy-hearted when he heard this name.

"You know him?"

"know."

"Very familiar?"

"We're very familiar with each other."

"That……"

“I think I understand now. The problem lies in that contract. Because you used a lot of magic from the Holy Grail, not a single drop of magic in your body is yours anymore. Therefore, according to the contract, you are also a creature created by the Holy Grail.”

"This works?" Joan of Arc was astonished.

"Why not? Just tell me how much magic power you used from the Holy Grail!"

“Uh, a lot…” Joan of Arc hesitated for a moment before saying.

Just kidding, who would possess the Holy Grail and not use its magic? Would you just leave it at home as a decoration if you didn't use it?

Upon closer reflection, Joan of Arc realized that, according to this theory, it seemed that not a single drop of magic within her truly belonged to her…

No, or rather, Servants themselves cannot generate magical power on their own. If Jeanne d'Arc had a Master, then Jeanne d'Arc's Master would be the Holy Grail, which provides magical power. Therefore, the magical power flowing in Jeanne d'Arc's body would naturally be the Master's magical power.

"Then why am I here?" Joan of Arc then asked.

"Oh, that's probably because the contract you signed was issued by me, and the magical girl Teriri was also something I bought."

"Wait, you mean..."

“That’s right, I was the one who bought these Shadow Followers. I originally intended to use them for research, but who knew you would appear?” Chen Luo said.

"Was that your fingerprint on the contract?"

"Mm." Chen Luo nodded.

"You gave me the Silver Command Seals too?"

"Ah, a silver Command Seal? I remember I gave you one gold and one silver one?" Chen Luo took out the two Command Seal stickers, one gold and one silver, and placed them in front of Jeanne d'Arc Alter.

"That unscrupulous merchant!" Joan of Arc roared in fury!

It turns out the middlemen are making a profit on the price difference!

What kind of traveling merchant are you? Don't let me see you again! Otherwise, I'll expose your true colors and expose your despicable actions!

"I wouldn't call myself a shrewd businessman, but I'd say I'm a middleman. Anyway, I think it's pretty worth it to exchange one gold and one silver Command Seal for these Shadow Servants, plus a cute little girl like this as a bonus." Chen Luo stroked Jeanne d'Arc's white hair.

“I’ve already said I’m not a little girl, I’ve just shrunk!” Little Jeanne shook her head and flung Chen Luo’s hand away.

"By the way, since you know the magical girl Teriri, can you help me go back?"

"Back to the singularity?"

"Yeah, didn't you say your bar could transport you to different worlds?"

“But… among all the doors in this bar, there isn’t a door to your world.” Chen Luo shook his head.

Chen Luo was absolutely right when he said that.

Chen Luo deliberately never uses the main entrance when going to the first place.

Therefore, there is no door connecting to the bar in the first singularity.

"Is it really not possible?" Joan of Arc looked at Chen Luo with a pleading expression.

Perhaps it was Chen Luo's approachable nature, his friendly explanations and help, and the fact that Jeanne d'Arc Alter had experienced a dramatic change and her body had shrunk, that left Jeanne d'Arc Alter with no choice but to seek help from Chen Luo.

Jeanne Alter really wants to return to her own world.

Even if we die, we will perish together.

Or perhaps, since one is already a remnant of despair, why bother to live on?

Signing a contract to become someone else's servant... it's better to perish along with one's past glory.

"No." Chen Luo shook his head.

[Ding! You have a new request!]

[Return]: Joan of Arc longs to return to the First Singularity for one last look, for it is her only home. Even if this home may be an illusion, or it may soon be destroyed…

Reward: 444 Primogems + Jeanne Alter's Affection Level 44

Difficulty: 3 stars

Chen Luo's expression changed.

“Although it’s not possible in principle, and you now belong to me after signing the contract, since your desire is so strong, I’ll help you out no matter what!” Chen Luo said firmly.

"Thank you!" Jeanne d'Arc's gaze softened considerably as she looked at Chen Luo.

This older brother...this young man is a good person.

Chapter 1024 Chen Luo: Nobody can accept being taken for free! But if you give me raw stones...

"Let me think about how to transfer you to the First Singularity..." Although he had agreed to Jeanne Alter's request, Chen Luo still felt a bit of a headache. After all, it was indeed troublesome to teleport there without being able to use the bar door.

Opening the door is definitely out of the question, because there's no door to open.

Then... we'll have to use teleportation anchors.

“But I suddenly realized that we are facing the biggest problem ever,” Chen Luo said to Joan of Arc with some worry.

"Ah, what's the problem? There's no way to get it?" Jeanne Alter was startled.

Are we going to ask that damned profiteer for help again?

"If all else fails, call that magical girl Teriri. I promise I won't hit him today," Jeanne Alter said through gritted teeth.

That unscrupulous businessman, to say the least, has a lot of connections.

"...If I may ask, what would you do if you met that unscrupulous merchant?" Chen Luo asked tentatively.

"Poke her twice with the flag," Joan of Arc said angrily.

"Let her be the middleman and make the difference!"

Perhaps due to the severe injuries that caused her to shrink, Joan of Arc has become more emotional.

The reason why those shadow followers were not affected was because they could not be called followers in the first place; they were merely tools. As long as they had mana to supply them, no matter how serious their injuries were, they didn't need to worry about whether they lived or died.

"That's it?"

"Do you mean we should stab her a few more times? I'll selectively take your advice."

"Oh, no, I mean you got revenge on her because he was the middleman who made a profit?"

"Well, what else? Although it's quite annoying that this unscrupulous merchant does business with both Chaldea and me, any normal person would definitely help Chaldea, right? I'm aware of my role as a villain," Jeanne d'Arc said, arms crossed.

Thinking about good and evil in this world from a child's perspective will lead to a very clear conclusion that cannot be fully understood in adulthood.

"Although that unscrupulous merchant helped Chaldea a lot, in the end, I was defeated by another version of myself and Chaldea, and even with a Silver Command Seal..."

"The reason I wanted to stab that unscrupulous merchant a few times is because if she gave me the Golden Command Seal as well, I might be able to kill her in return."