My youth story, a crossover anime, turns out, is FGO!

Aoki Makoto had no idea that someone in his team was aspiring to be a traitor to Cao Cao. If he had known, he would have given a mysterious smile and then given his full support, since undermining the enemy was a way to strengthen his own forces.

Makoto Aoki is currently summoning his Assassin-class disguise and dispatching it without hesitation, along with King Arthur.

He knew that Karna and Siegfried would arrive soon; Siegfried was there to rescue Joan of Arc, while Karna was there to kill her.

However, this does not mean that he and Karna are allies. Karna is not only strong, but his "poor man's insight" makes it easy for him to see through the true nature of things. Therefore, Makoto Aoki's idea is not to give them a chance to participate in this battle, but to block them halfway.

Gilgamesh left long after the battle between Arthur and Mordred, and currently Makoto Aoki's only Servant is Rider Taiko.

"That's enough." Aoki Makoto had great confidence in Taiko no Momo. If Joan of Arc's divine judgment couldn't affect Taiko no Momo, then a one-on-one kill was also possible.

Moreover, in order to achieve a swift victory, he had already prepared a place for Joan of Arc to die.

Makoto Aoki and Taikomochi stood silently blocking the only road to Tulipas, both knowing that Joan of Arc would definitely come.

Joan of Arc never lacked courage and the determination to live even in the face of death.

Sure enough, a figure appeared at the end of the road.

Joan of Arc, dressed in armor and carrying a holy banner, arrived alone. She had already sensed the presence of the master and servant, and knowing the danger, she had persuaded the kind driver to leave, and went to the appointment alone.

With violet eyes and golden hair tied in a long braid down her back, this stunningly beautiful young woman with a noble and awe-inspiring demeanor was none other than the renowned Joan of Arc.

“You…” Joan of Arc’s beautiful eyes reflected the master and servant pair, revealing a knowing expression. “No wonder, you are not participants in this Holy Grail War.”

"As the arbiter of this Holy Grail War, I must uphold the fairness of the Holy Grail War. You outsiders are undoubtedly the biggest disruptors of the rules, and I am your greatest enemy."

Joan of Arc immediately assessed friend from foe. This 17-year-old girl, who had led her army to victory against the Empire, was exceptionally decisive. She held the Holy Banner across her chest, the spear tip on the flagpole gleaming coldly: "Let's fight! Since we are enemies, not friends, the only way to settle this is through battle."

"But before that, I have a question for you." Jeanne looked directly at Makoto Aoki, "Rider's Master, do you want to destroy this Holy Grail War?"

Joan of Arc recalled the images from the previous revelation and had to prepare for the worst.

If this person is willing to slaughter hundreds of thousands of lives for the Holy Grail, Joan of Arc must stop him, even if it means using a "sword".

Makoto Aoki remained calm, showing no sign of wavering even in the face of this highly popular Servant in FGO, whom he himself greatly admired.

"For the Holy Grail, I will stop at nothing," Aoki Makoto stated frankly. "This is to save hundreds, thousands, thousands more lives. If saving them requires slaughtering lives—"

"Let me take responsibility."

Therefore, he didn't reveal the Dead Hand Plan to the other Masters at all. Even if he succeeded, this tactic would be criticized in the everyday world.

But so what? Makoto Aoki is fearless; this is the path he has chosen.

At the same time, Makoto Aoki did not lie to Jeanne d'Arc, because he knew that lies were the most ridiculous thing in front of these heroic spirits.

“…I can sense your determination in your tone, which is admirable.” Joan of Arc gripped the flagpole with both hands. “But I am even more certain that I must stop you here!”

Before she finished speaking, Joan of Arc had already charged out, unleashing a powerful volley of her flag spear.

Taigong Wang was not alarmed. With a flash of red magic, Aoki Makoto was sent away. At least this battle should not affect him.

Then, Taigong Wang brandished his long whip, and a binding spell was unleashed in an instant, but it only hindered Joan of Arc for less than a breath before she easily broke free.

Taigong Wang was agile and did not directly confront Joan of Arc; instead, the two became entangled in combat.

"Hehe, truly remarkable, worthy of being called the savior of France." Jiang Ziya strolled leisurely, his smiling expression never changing.

"Without using Noble Phantasms, these are of no use to me! Rider!" Jeanne's fighting style was not meticulously crafted, but rather a natural skill honed on the battlefield; in a sense, it was just wild and unrestrained swinging.

Her confidence stems from her super-high magic resistance (EX). With unwavering faith and the magic resistance inherent in Ruler, she has a chance of survival even against powerful magical artifact attacks.

Jiang Ziya's minor spells were hardly enough to affect Joan of Arc's actions.

Jeanne d'Arc cannot attack from a distance; the only thing she can do is melee combat. As a Servant with an A-rank agility, she shouldn't be in such a passive position, but Taiko no Momo's agility is also A-rank. The two are almost deadlocked.

"Unbelievable! Why would Jiang Ziya, the unparalleled strategist of the East who fought alongside King Zhou in a just war, aid and abet the tyrannical King Zhou?"

Just as Amakusa Shirou Tokisada could see through the Holy Grail War even after losing his Ruler status, this skill is not bound by the Holy Grail War. Jeanne was also incredulous when she realized the identity of the Servant. She felt that such a Servant should have his own will and was definitely not a puppet of his Master.

Joan of Arc attempted to persuade Jiang Ziya with words.

"Hahaha, this is not aiding and abetting evil. He is right. He is trying to save more lives." Taigong Wang opened his eyes, his dark eyes showing the coldness of a strategist. "The duty of a strategist is to assist the lord in winning the war. Since he is determined to bear the consequences, why should I be afraid of a mere empty title?"

“As the saying goes, ‘A kind heart cannot command an army,’ I think Joan of Arc should know this very well.”

Joan of Arc was silent for a moment. She was also a heroic spirit who had been on the battlefield. On the battlefield, it was a matter of life and death, and even the cruelest things were allowed.

“It seems we can’t communicate.” Joan of Arc’s eyes sharpened. “Then let’s see who has the real skills.”

“It should have been done long ago.” Taigong Wang raised his long whip. “Then, please look at this whip!”

With the red whip sweeping across, Taigong Wang had never been afraid of close combat!

While Taiko no Momoko and Jeanne d'Arc were engaged in battle, the two Servants dispatched by Makoto Aoki also encountered enemies.

Clad in golden armor, wielding a divine spear, with a sun-like halo shimmering between his ears, this peerless handsome man possessed an auspicious and dignified appearance, with white hair and purple eyes. He had been speeding through the air, like sunlight streaking across the sky, but now he stopped.

Endless sandstorms blocked the way. As a Servant, one would not be hindered by ordinary sand, but what truly stopped this Servant was the incredibly powerful aura that accompanied the sandstorm.

Is it a follower, or an enemy follower?

Karna made a judgment immediately.

"Sand and dust cover this place; there is no need to proceed. Your path has been blocked."

Karna's expression was extremely solemn. There was no doubt that even as the son of the sun god, possessing the highest divinity, he felt immense pressure at this moment.

"I never expected that a strong person like you would block my way. Amazing, very excellent, my enemy."

Karna held the divine spear, which was the "Undying Blade," in front of him: "But since I have been ordered by my Master, I only need to act in this way according to the contract."

Karna's loyalty and strength are beyond question. In any Holy Grail War, as long as the Master is not too incompetent, he can successfully seize the Holy Grail. Even if the enemy is a being like the King of Heroes, there is no need to fear him.

However, his enemy was the assassin who had once slain the immortality of the Mother of Creation.

A tattered, black cloak fluttered in the wind, and a figure resembling death itself stood before him, wearing a skull mask and heavy armor. Eerie blue flames ignited from his eye sockets, and the same eerie flames surrounded his body.

Like death, like an abyss, like a shadow, like judgment.

The seemingly decayed and broken greatsword was stuck in the mud. An assassin from the abyss stood in Karna's way, its pitch-black nature even obscuring the sun's brilliance.

"My name is Karna, son of the sun god. If you have no fear of my spear, then bring it on!" With intense fighting spirit and crimson magic, Karna's gaze was like a sword.

"Hassan al-Sabah, from the valley, comes only to slay the living." King Hassan held a greatsword, and a ghostly blue light burst forth from his skull eye sockets.

"I didn't expect there to be such a skilled player among the Assassins. It seems we have no choice but to fight each other."

"No need for further words, we are all here to fulfill the wishes of our contractors." A flash of ghostly flame appeared in King Hassan's eyes as he raised the massive, decaying greatsword.

"Then let's fight." Crimson magic erupted, and Karna pointed his spear, ready for battle.