Anime Crossover: Master is Not Here Today

To her astonishment, the flag spear in Jeanne Alter's hand easily shattered the C-rank cursed artifact in her hand as easily as breaking a piece of foam, and then, with undiminished momentum, landed squarely on her body!

Zenin Maki's body was nearly folded in half by the violent force, and then she was sent flying backward with a 'bang'. After landing on the ground, she rolled twice and stopped where she had initially stood.

"Such immense power!"

She clutched her abdomen with her left hand, half-kneeling on the ground, and slowly and laboriously rose to her feet.

Although she got up, the pain in her abdomen from that blow was hard to relieve, silently rebuking her for her strategic mistake.

That is to say, as the one bound by the curse, she is still able to stand up in front of us. If it were Fushiguro Megumi or others, they would probably have been sent straight to the infirmary after taking this blow.

She truly hadn't expected that not only was her speed superior, but her opponent's strength was also far beyond hers.

In a normal battle, the moment she made the decision to confront her opponent head-on, the battle was already over.

On the other side, Fushiguro Megumi and Kugizaki Nobara, who were watching the battle from the sidelines, as well as Panda and Inu-maki Thorn who spent every day with Zenin Maki, were also stunned by the scene before them.

"Maki (senpai) was actually knocked down in a single blow during a head-on confrontation."

They knew Zenin Maki's physical abilities all too well, yet even someone as strong as Maki was sent flying by a single blow from her opponent. Just how terrifying was Jeanne Alter's physical prowess?!

Thinking of this, the way everyone looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka and Jeanne d'Arc Alter changed once again.

However, Fujimaru Ritsuka was not at all surprised by this result.

Although Joan of Arc Alter appears petite, she is actually incredibly strong and powerful, a true "weak woman with both strength and speed A" in both physical and agility.

Zenin Maki's idea to directly confront Jeanne d'Arc Alter is truly naive.

"Hey, I'm telling you, this isn't all you've got, is it?"

Jeanne Alter did not continue her attack, but stood still and mocked Zenin Maki with some contempt.

Upon hearing this, despite the pain subsiding, Zenin Maki once again assumed a fighting stance, using the broken spear in her hand as two short spears, her face filled with fighting spirit, and she grinned:

"This is just the beginning!"

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Chapter 15 First Test of Skill: Fujimaru Ritsuka's Teachers

After realizing that her opponent's physical abilities far surpassed her own, Zenin Maki changed her fighting strategy, trying to avoid head-on confrontations and instead focusing on skillful maneuvering to find weaknesses in her opponent's defenses.

If she finds an opening, then whether she attacks the opponent directly from there or takes the opportunity to bypass the opponent and head straight for Fujimaru Ritsuka, she can instantly reverse the situation.

However, the ideal is full, and the reality is very skinny.

After the third round of contact between the two sides, Zenin Maki was completely suppressed.

Jeanne Alter was indeed not a Servant known for her martial arts skills. In fact, at the beginning, her fighting style was described as that of a giant baby, meaning that she had no skills whatsoever and was simply venting her rage on instinct.

However, he spends many years sparring and training with various Servants in Chaldea, including many warriors with exceptional martial arts skills.

The current Joan of Arc Alter is vastly different from the one who was first summoned to Chaldea; she has made significant progress in martial arts.

While still not as skilled as those Servants renowned for their martial arts, they are certainly not ordinary people.

Zenin Maki was shocked to discover during the battle that not only was her opponent's protection of Fujimaru Ritsuka impeccable, but she herself was also almost flawless, leaving her with no openings.

At the same time, the difference in physical fitness quickly became apparent in the battle.

Her opponent dealt with her attacks with ease and composure; however, she had to devote all her energy to responding to them.

Dodge or defend? A real move or a feint? Left or right?

One wrong step and the battle could be over.

"Clang clang clang clang clang!"

Zenin Maki no longer had the mind to consider her previous strategy. She was focused solely on dealing with the attack before her, as if the whole world consisted only of the two of them. The sounds of fierce fighting filled the entire playground.

But this is nothing more than a slow form of suicide.

From the perspective of the onlookers, after the initial exchange, Zenin Maki was completely suppressed by her opponent and could only defend with difficulty, showing no signs of counterattack.

As time went on, Zenin Maki's movements became increasingly sluggish and her strength increasingly weak, clearly showing signs of exhaustion. However, Jeanne Alter, who was opposite her, remained calm, as if she had not been affected at all.

With such terrifying physical abilities, is this guy even human?!

Hmm, it seems that's not actually the case.

That's fine.

Finally, with the last exchange, Zenin Maki's last bit of strength was exhausted. Her weapon was easily knocked away by Jeanne Alter's flag spear and landed at the feet of the panda watching from the side, startling it so much that it broke out in a non-existent cold sweat.

"I admit defeat."

Zenin Maki didn't argue back. She decisively admitted defeat and lay down on the ground, panting heavily.

Although it was just a friendly spar, it was indeed the most she had ever given her all so far, and the intense exertion even made her head spin a little.

Thus, the contest between Jeanne Alter and Zenin Maki ended with Jeanne Alter's complete victory.

"In the end, that's about all it is."

Seeing Zenin Maki lying on the ground unable to get up, Jeanne Alter turned around and returned to Fujimaru Ritsuka's side with a bored expression.

"Wow, Joan of Arc Alter is amazing!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka generously showered her with praise, and Jeanne Alter couldn't help but smirk slightly, though she feigned disdain on the surface:

"Hmph, isn't that obvious?"

The onlookers kept replaying the battle between the two in their minds. The intense fight was so fierce that it seemed like a battle between humans, which broadened their horizons.

At the same time, Fushiguro Megumi and Kugizaki Nobara exchanged a quick glance.

If they remembered correctly, the sorcerer level they had seen on Fujimaru Ritsuka's student ID was level three.

Is this level three?

What about the liar? !

Although Zenin Maki's sorcerer level is only the lowest level four, this is because the Zenin family suppresses her and forcibly prevents her from leveling up.

In terms of strength, Zenin Maki had long since reached the level of a first-class sorcerer.

Jeanne Alter easily overwhelmed Zenin Maki, a first-level sorcerer, in the sparring match, achieving a complete victory, and it seemed that her opponent wasn't even taking it seriously.

In other words, Jeanne Alter's strength is very likely to be at the Special Grade!

Fujimaru Ritsuka, who possesses a top-tier shikigami (servant), is registered as a level 3 sorcerer?

There really is a ghost.

"Maki-senpai, are you alright?"

"We have sports drinks here, would you like some?"

"Thank you, I'll just rest here for a while."

Everyone went to Zenin Maki's side to inquire about her physical condition. Zenin Maki sat up from the ground, took a small sip of her drink, and felt the changes in her body.

Although she lost, she felt excited because she could clearly feel her abilities improving after just this one match, which was the most important thing to her.

This kind of high-intensity competition, which allows her to give her all and focus without distraction, is far more efficient than her usual training.

So she looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka and pleaded:

"In the coming period, when you have free time, may I come to spar with you often?"

Upon hearing Zenin Maki's words, the others realized what was happening and raised their hands to sign up.

"I also want!"

"Me too."

"Please, let's have a friendly spar!"

“Tuna mayonnaise!”

Everyone shared the same thought as Zenin Maki: Jeanne Alter's abilities in the battle just now were evident to all, and she was undoubtedly a strong fighter.

The experience and improvement one could gain from sparring with such a strong opponent would undoubtedly be enormous.

Seeing everyone so eager to sign up, before Fujimaru Ritsuka could even answer, Jeanne Alter showed a look of disdain and refused without hesitation:

"I refuse! Are you sure you've got something wrong? I'm not some sparring partner. I'm not going to do something this complicated. Don't come looking for me."

"Forehead"

Everyone was stunned for a moment before they realized that Jeanne Alter was not a regular shikigami, but rather possessed her own consciousness.

That's what she said, so I'm sorry.

Fujimaru Ritsuka scratched her head apologetically, but she didn't intend to go against Jeanne Alter's own wishes.

"However, if you need sparring partners, I do have some more suitable Servants here."

"Is there anything else!?" ×n

Everyone immediately turned to look at Fujimaru Ritsuka, their faces full of anticipation, looking like a group of hungry puppies.

Fujimaru Ritsuka didn't say much, and simply extended her right hand.

Spirit Origin Shadow, Summon!

The summoning jutsu was activated, and the Command Seals on Fujimaru Ritsuka's hand glowed red. Immediately afterwards, three pitch-black figures shrouded in black mist appeared before everyone.

"They are Spirit Origin Shadows that can only exist for a short time, which means they are weakened versions of Servants without consciousness, but I guarantee that they are absolutely the best teachers!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka assured him with a smile, though there was a hint of mischievousness in her smile.

Despite being shrouded in thick, dark fog, Fujimaru Ritsuka could still recognize her three teachers who had taught her so much—

Scáthach, the elderly Li Shuwen, and Leonidas I.

Come on, everyone, experience the hellish training from Chaldea!

(End of this chapter)