Across countless worlds: Yearning to become a giant of light.

Chapter 81 [FGO] Marie Antoinette's Lone Battle

[How is this possible...? A human actually accepted a Servant's Spirit Origin!]
Although Chaldea's data records a previous 'failed' work, it doesn't mean that just anyone can accommodate a Servant's Spirit Origin!

Even if it's a 'failure,' it's something only a specially modified android could achieve; an ordinary person might not even be able to attract the attention of a Servant.

Not to mention attracting a spiritual response from the other party.

Chen Lin is undoubtedly human, and before joining Chaldea, he was undoubtedly an ordinary person. Even if he is exceptionally talented, isn't this a bit too far beyond common sense?

"It's nothing..."

Upon hearing Da Vinci's words, Chen Lin instinctively wanted to refute them by mentioning his junior schoolmate.

But as he was about to speak, he remembered that Mash had already perished along with Lev's big explosion at this time, and none of the previous cases involving demi-Servants had been successful.

Oh no, I've become a junior (Demi-Servant)!
[What is it not?]
"It's nothing, I must have misremembered."

Chen Lin waved his hand to brush it off.

"This sword is the Noble Phantasm used to deal with that dragon, but with your body, Master... can it withstand it?"

Joan of Arc realized that this meant the 'last Master of mankind' was to personally fight against the dragons of the mythical era.

"It only requires the magic power to activate it. The main output of this Noble Phantasm comes from the blue gem on its hilt, which stores and preserves the magic power (true ether) of the Age of Gods."

Chen Lin pointed to the gem on Balmongke.

Everyone nodded knowingly, assuming that Chen Lin knew this after inheriting the spirit foundation.

Seeing that there were no problems, Chen Lin looked at Joan of Arc and asked:

"Jeanne, now we need to continue searching for other neutral Servants. Are you in a condition where you can continue fighting?"

"Hey! We're about to leave...aren't you going to rest for a bit?"

Joan of Arc seemed to have noticed something and asked with some concern.

"What do you mean? You blonde country bumpkin, are you saying that Lady Anchin has a health problem?! Lady Anchin~! Lady Anchin... are you really alright? If there's anything wrong, you must tell Kiyohime~!"

Kiyohime, who was initially afraid of Balmongke in Chen Lin's hands, immediately got angry upon hearing Jeanne's words. She rushed over and started touching Chen Lin's body, whether she was checking his body or taking the opportunity to grope him, it was unclear.

"Is the little wolf cub injured?! Let me see!"

Elizabeth was also anxious and started vying with Kiyohime for the right to 'treat' Chen Lin's body.

The atmosphere, which was already somewhat somber because of Joan of Arc's words, became extremely awkward after Kiyohime and Elizabeth's antics (comedian).

Chen Lin: ...

I now regret saving them even more.

Moreover, the thought that there might be even more powerful Servants than these two in the future made Chen Lin feel that his future was bleak.

"Although I am not fully recovered right now, I can see the deep weariness in your eyes... Have you rested since you arrived here?"

Seeing that Chen Lin had fallen silent, Joan of Arc continued to press him for answers.

"Now is not the time to rest! Lady Jeanne, the longer this drags on, the more dangerous the situation will become for the other Servants. Besides, our enemies are not only Fafnir, but also the monster that has taken over Orleans."

Chen Lin did not give a direct answer, but Joan of Arc could not refute his reasoning.

Now is definitely not the time to rest.

The Gudako in the game isn't as overpowered as the dungeon he encountered, so he can sleep in the wild for a night and continue exploring the singularity the next day.

But I can't do it!
It will explode if you're even a little slow!
By the way, Joan of Arc, don't you have the [Revelation] skill?

You've seen how incredible this singularity is!
Ah, it's because the spirit origin is incomplete, so it's intermittent. Oh well, that's alright...

"If you really can't hold on any longer, you must say so."

Hearing Joan of Arc's words of concern, Chen Lin's expression softened considerably.

"I know, but we should hurry to the next city and see if we can find other neutral Servants. If we can find Georgios, that would be the best."

Having made this decision, Chen Lin, along with Jeanne and the two dragon girls, marched hastily in the direction guided by the New Human's senses, and soon came upon a city that had just fallen. The smoke of battle had not yet dissipated, and the sounds of fighting could still be heard near the city gates.

A young girl riding a crystal steed rushed out of the city, followed closely by a white-haired man wielding an axe-bladed sword.

"I... I'm almost at my limit too... It's such a pity... I couldn't save France in this era... I didn't even get to see the real Joan of Arc..."

The crystal horse summoned by the Noble Phantasm has developed extensive cracks, and the white-haired girl sitting on it has also suffered considerable damage, giving this goddess-like and beautiful noble lady a pitiful and broken appearance.

It's Marie Antoinette, or rather, the red WO-chan.

(By the way, does anyone still remember Kantai Collection?)

Unfortunately, this sense of heartbreak only made the white-haired man in front of her more eager to end the girl's life with the guillotine.

It was just to stop her from continuing to suffer.

"Death will be the hope for tomorrow (La Mort Espoir)!"

Just as the male Servant named 'Sanson' activated his Noble Phantasm, a burst of blue dragon fire suddenly spewed from afar, followed by a white flag spear embroidered with irises thrusting towards him, forcing him to retreat and dodge.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, another figure appeared beside the white-haired girl as if by teleportation.

It's Chen Lin, who uses the Instant Step technique for rapid movement!

"You are……"

Marie Antoinette, who was preparing for the end, opened her eyes wide.

However, Chen Lin's attention was entirely focused on the Noble Phantasm summoned by Sanson. He had to rescue Queen Marie before the Noble Phantasm 'Guillotine' could perform a mental assessment on her, so he didn't have the time to answer her question.

Because she was sitting sideways on the horse, Chen Lin, who had just arrived by instantaneous movement, couldn't bother to change her position. He could only pick her up and quickly get out of Sang Song's range.

But this hug turned into a princess carry.

"I couldn't execute him again... Forgive me, oh—!"

Under the combined attack of two and a half followers, Sanson was quickly defeated. His body was pierced by Joan of Arc's spear, and he disappeared in specks of golden light.

"call……"

Seeing this, Chen Lin finally breathed a sigh of relief and then planned to put Mary down from his arms.

But he felt his neck being wrapped around by the other person's hands, and then a pretty face suddenly appeared in his line of sight at very close range.

Jiu——!
"Hehe~ This is a reward for heroes. Doesn't it feel like something out of a novel?"

Mary said playfully after finishing the 'reward'.

Chen Lin: ... (Stunned)

Kiyohime/Elizabeth: ——！ ！ ！ (Turns to gray)

Joan of Arc: Ah… (covers her eyes)

[......]
Little Da Vinci in the control room had nothing more to say.

Although the state of this singularity is terrible, it seems that Master's 'little life' is getting better and better?
Thinking of this, little Leonardo da Vinci couldn't help but pout, as if he was sulking.

"..."

Only then did Chen Lin come to his senses.

I almost forgot, this Queen of France has a very warm personality; it's said that she can be very affectionate when she gets emotional (very sweet-toothed).

Furthermore, in the game's storyline, the queen rewards Guda with a kiss.

According to Mozart, she often did this during her lifetime, causing chaos within the French court at the time.

Fun fact: Many politicians in the modern West also like to use kisses as a greeting, although they kiss on the cheek.

(End of this chapter)