Abnormal Moon

"Boom——!"

The rune sphere exploded, unleashing a massive torrent of fire in the sky that illuminated the surrounding area as if it were daytime, and an astonishing heatwave spread out, making it feel like the height of summer.

Okita Souji stared dumbfounded at the giant fireball in the sky, so shocked that he couldn't even speak for a moment.

"Amazing……"

Is my Master really that strong?

broken!

Then, as a servant who wasn't strong to begin with, wouldn't I become less and less useful?

Chapter 38 Why are you so concerned about me, Master?

"If such an attack were to occur in the middle of the road, all the surrounding houses would be swept up in it!"

Lancer looked around and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the houses on both sides of the road had not been affected.

Such a massive explosion could not be kept secret from the surrounding residents.

A considerable commotion was heard coming from the houses along the road.

But no one dared to come out and see what was going on.

The people living in Fuyuki City have long since learned the unspoken rule: never go to watch anything that seems illogical in certain situations.

Otherwise, you'll just become the center of attention.

"Oh, you're quite kind-hearted!"

On the other side, Roy's voice came.

"He's clearly an anti-Heroic Spirit consumed by resentment, yet he cares so much about the lives of ordinary people. It's practically like loudly declaring, 'I am not Jeanne d'Arc Alter,' right? Someone who isn't Jeanne d'Arc Alter?"

"No, your characteristics do match the original Joan of Arc's personality. Hmm, you wouldn't happen to be Joan of Arc herself disguised as Alter, would you?"

Lancer turned his head to look.

Roy's demonic eyes were fixed on them, a hint of amusement in them.

Lancer remained silent.

She didn't know why Roy could see through her true name as a Heroic Spirit at a glance, and even knew her Alter form.

But it's clear that her true identity has been exposed.

Even the internal structure beneath the skin has been deduced.

Lancer—Joan of Arc, speechless.

"...Do you understand what would have happened if I hadn't blocked that test just now?"

Joan of Arc looked at Roy reproachfully.

The flames of purgatory flickered around her, blurring her vision.

However, her tone seemed somewhat uneasy.

"so what?"

Roy clicked his tongue in annoyance, his face showing utter disinterest.

I thought she was going to say something.

So boring.

She is worthy of being the Saint Lady.

Joan of Arc bit her lip slightly.

She had initially held onto hope that he had a strategy to control the runes and wouldn't harm the innocent.

But this answer sank her heart completely.

"Why are you……"

Why did I become this kind of person?

"Lancer."

The armored old man's emotionless voice rang out.

"...Master?"

"Use the Command Spell to order the execution of that traitor!"

The armored old man raised his hand, his eyes sinister.

A swaying, fiery holy mark ignited from the back of his hand, transforming into pure magic and discipline, binding Joan of Arc like chains.

"Varied--?"

Joan of Arc was greatly surprised.

She never expected that her Master would use a Command Seal at this moment.

Before she could finish speaking, the magic power of the Command Seal had already locked her entire body, causing her to move involuntarily. She brandished her twin pistols and charged towards Roy opposite her.

"Quickly open!"

In desperation, Joan of Arc could only shout a warning to Roy.

"...What a strange master-servant relationship!"

Okita Souji's expression was subtle.

Is this Lancer real or fake?

Is she an enemy's Servant?

Moreover, he was the servant of that armored old man who wished he could kill his Master.

Not only did she lack any motivation, but even when controlled by her Master's Command Spells, she anxiously warned her Master.

Why are you so concerned about my Master?

Okita Souji was furious, but his hands didn't slow down at all as he quickly walked towards Lancer.

Forced by the power of the Command Seals, Lancer finally took the initiative to attack. Okita Souji's strange feeling disappeared, and he focused his mind and devoted himself to the battle.

"As expected, his strength and attack speed are both very strong, making him a formidable opponent, but not enough to break through my defenses and injure my Master!"

After a brief exchange, Okita Souji thought to himself.

She was summoned this time in an exceptionally good condition, with all her stats greatly improved. In addition, her haori is a Noble Phantasm that can also improve stats. She is now in such good condition that she can fight two of her normal selves.

As a genius swordswoman of the Shinsengumi who already has a certain reputation in Japan, she has a certain degree of regional advantage. Now, she is confident that she can fight against top-class Servants!

Even with Command Seals, Lancer's melee combat skills, which are not much different from hers, make it absolutely impossible for her to break through her defenses.

Okita Souji had that confidence.

Roy stayed behind Souji, whose defenses were impenetrable.

Although Lancer repeatedly tried to break through her blockade to kill him, Souji always managed to hold him back in time, preventing him from succeeding.

Roy glanced at the armored old man in the distance.

Unfortunately, this road is a one-way street.

With Souji and Joan of Arc fighting in front of him, he was unable to use them to attack the armored old man.

Even if she found an opportunity, Joan of Arc would surely stop her.

at this time.

"Archer!"

Suddenly, a scarlet light streaked in from afar.

Upon closer inspection, it was an arrow enveloped in surging magic, whipping up a series of gusts of wind as it whistled through the air.

The arrows flew forward relentlessly, striking the two combatants with astonishing speed.

The target is Lancer!

Sensing the approaching gust of wind, Joan of Arc dared not be careless. She forced Okita Souji back with a single spear thrust and quickly retreated.

Okita Souji did not pursue, but retreated to stand in front of Roy.

The arrow flashed past, blasting a crater a foot deep into the asphalt, its power comparable to that of a supersonic missile.

Let alone a human, even a Servant would be severely injured if they took this hit head-on, if not killed.

The arrows in the pit turned into specks of light and disappeared.

"Magician over there, have you registered for entry?"

The young lady with twin ponytails walked gracefully to Roy's side, a flawless smile on her face.

"Fuyuki City is currently at a critical juncture. A magician from abroad has become a Master, so I can't force you to join the operation to protect Fuyuki City. However, attacking the Master who is protecting Fuyuki City is something that really annoys me."

Rin Tohsaka arrives.