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Chapter 698: Chapter 697: There’s actually this kind of operation?

Although they had only met twice, at this moment, facing Jeanne d’Arc, Fang Zheng had already resolved to kill.

The reason was simple, because she knew that he possessed two Servants, and had even discovered their Class Levels. If Fang Zheng didn’t eliminate Jeanne d’Arc here, she could simply go to the Black Camp and spill the beans, rendering all his efforts over the past few days in vain.

Therefore, Jeanne d’Arc must die!

Because you know too much!

”Clang, clang, clang!”

The Greatsword in Fang Zheng’s hands turned into a violent storm as he slashed down at Jeanne d’Arc, while Jeanne could only raise her flag as if wielding a Long Spear in an attempt to block Fang Zheng’s blows.

Under Fang Zheng’s ferocious assault, Jeanne d’Arc appeared to be in a tight spot. She did not exhibit the formidable power befitting her RULER Class Level. On the contrary, at the moment, Jeanne seemed to be barely holding on, as if she was about to fall to Fang Zheng’s onslaught at any second.

Although this seemed somewhat inconceivable, Fang Zheng wouldn’t have dared to attack Jeanne d’Arc without having researched her beforehand. Jeanne d’Arc’s authorities were indeed formidable, yet —— yet there was a very important problem with them.

They were all focused on the Servants.

As a RULER, Jeanne d’Arc had special privileges including the ability to sense all Servant’s present, scout their locations, and ascertain whether each Servant was still alive. Moreover, she could instantly see through a Servant’s True Name and could also use her RULER privileges to possess two compulsory Command Seals over each Servant in the Holy Grail War.

Logically speaking, if she were facing any other Servant, Jeanne d’Arc might not have an assured victory, but she wouldn’t appear especially disadvantaged either.

However, these privileges were utterly useless against Fang Zheng, because he was not a Servant, but a MASTER.

This left Jeanne d’Arc with only her EX-Class Magic Resistance to have any effect on Fang Zheng.

Well... it was of no consequence. Fang Zheng wasn’t using magic at the moment, but directly swinging his sword to attack.

And so, Jeanne d’Arc’s final advantage dissipated.

”Clash!”

The Pitch Black Greatsword and the flag collided, and Jeanne d’Arc’s body shook violently. She then stepped back, while Fang Zheng took the opportunity to press forward, his eyes fixated on Jeanne, waiting for the chance to unleash the final, decisive blow. Fang Zheng clearly understood that prolonging the battle in the current situation would not benefit him. Jeanne d’Arc’s stamina far surpassed that of the Red ARCHER; had it been Red ARCHER, his close-range combo could have taken her out instantly. But facing Jeanne d’Arc, Fang Zheng didn’t have the same confidence. Her invulnerable Noble Phantasm was also quite troublesome; he had to create an opportunity, distract her attention, and then... execute a fatal strike.

Simultaneously, Fang Zheng remained cautious of Jeanne d’Arc’s desperate gambits. He hadn’t forgotten that Jeanne d’Arc still possessed two strokes of Command Seal authority. In the event she acted out of desperation and Summoned Illya or Little Hei, or another Servant for a mob beating, his situation would become perilous.

Thus, Fang Zheng did not rush to secure a swift kill, as he had with Red ARCHER, but instead gradually exerted pressure on Jeanne d’Arc. His intent was to not have her immediately decide to use her Command Seal. After all, based on the previous turn of events, this RULER seemed to abide by the rules quite strictly, and would only use her privileges when absolutely necessary.

Fang Zheng was highly cautious, while Jeanne d’Arc at this juncture seemed quite anxious. Her reason for coming here was not due to a ”revelation,” but because she had sensed Little Hei’s presence. After careful detection, she was shocked to discover that the Black Side lacked an ASSASSIN, which was replaced by two CASTERS and an ARCHER.

This was clearly a violation of the rules!

It was for this reason that Jeanne d’Arc determined that this rule-breaking MASTER was why she had been Summoned as a RULER in the present world.

Not to mention, after Fang Zheng displayed his formidable combat prowess, Jeanne d’Arc was even more convinced of this fact!

That’s how it should have been.

But to Jeanne d’Arc’s surprise, as she battled Fang Zheng, trying to eliminate the rule-breaking MASTER from the Holy Grail War, her ”revelation” suddenly activated!

”Revelation” was Jeanne d’Arc’s Inherent Skill, similar to ”Sixth Sense,” but unlike mere battle instinct, her ”revelation” was more akin to receiving heavenly commands in the mysterious workings of fate, offering guidance from the ”revelations” of destiny.

This time, the ”revelation” Jeanne d’Arc received was actually to leave immediately, not to face off against Fang Zheng!?

What in the world was going on?

At this moment, Jeanne d’Arc was also filled with doubt. She had always trusted her revelations, yet the current revelation was showing her to choose departure over battle. What could be the reason for this? Could it be that this MASTER was not the violator? What in the world...?

At this moment, Jeanne d’Arc was engulfed in bewilderment and confusion.

However, it was precisely because of this that she failed to notice the fleeting cold murderous intent in Fang Zheng’s eyes.

What an opportunity!

Realizing that his opponent seemed to be distracted, Fang Zheng didn’t let this chance slip away. His pitch black greatsword suddenly burst forth, slashing down at Jeanne d’Arc once more with a roar of flames. Jeanne, coming back to her senses, hurriedly lifted her flagpole in an attempt to block Fang Zheng’s strike.

But this strike was completely different from the previous ones!

One Sword!

Power accumulated across countless time axes converged at one point and erupted in an instant. Jeanne felt as though she had been hit head-on by a tank, her flagpole immediately swept aside. But that was not the end, for as her flagpole blocked Fang Zheng’s pitch black greatsword, a powerful force, the Power of Existence, surged into her body like a flood through the pole, and then burst violently inside her!

”Ahhhhhh!!”

Accompanied by her screams, countless wounds erupted on Jeanne’s body, blood splattering in all directions, drenching the ground. She herself was covered in gashes, slamming into the trunk of a massive tree nearby, the impact so strong it even created a huge gap in the trunk that required five people to embrace.

No, I must use my Noble Phantasm...!

Sensing the arrival of danger, at this moment, Jeanne no longer considered the problem of revelations; she hastily raised her banner, trying to activate her Noble Phantasm to protect herself.

But at the same time, the sound of a gunshot rang out.

”Bang!!”

A howling light bullet tore through the darkness, striking Jeanne’s body head-on. This shot didn’t cause her harm, but it made her body suddenly weaken, causing her to collapse to her knees. Simultaneously, the banner she had been clutching fell from her hands, dropping to the ground.

Who am I, exactly...?

Jeanne had no idea what had happened, but she no longer had a chance. Fang Zheng’s figure appeared in front of her. He reached out with his left hand to grab Jeanne by the throat and hoisted her up high, and the next moment, the pitch black greatsword pierced through Jeanne’s chest, nailing her firmly against the tree trunk behind her.

At the same time, flames erupted.

The searing Primordial Soul Fire roared and surged forth from the pitch black greatsword, quickly enveloping Jeanne within it.

Finished!

Watching the figure gradually dissolving in the flames, Fang Zheng heaved a sigh of relief, but just then, he suddenly felt a slight pain on his arm.

What’s going on?

Fang Zheng lifted his right arm, and to his surprise, found that below the Command Seals representing Illya and Little Hei, three new Command Seals had appeared!

Not only that, but with the appearance of these three Command Seals, Fang Zheng felt... a connection with Jeanne d’Arc!

What the hell is this?

Looking at the three new Command Seals on his arm, Fang Zheng was stunned for a moment. Then he suddenly sensed something and quickly retracted his sword and stepped back. As the flames dissipated, the figure of Jeanne d’Arc re-emerged, collapsing heavily to the ground, looking like she was on her last breath. free𝑤ebnovel.com

”What’s... going on?”

Looking at the dying Jeanne in front of him, Fang Zheng frowned. He could feel that just a moment ago, a very strong will intervened, granting him these three Command Seals.

So is this to imply... that he should take in Jeanne as a Servant and then spare her life?

Is there really such a maneuver?

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