Thunder Run Wild

"Welcome, Saintess! It is such an honor to see you again!"

It has to be said, the French Marshal's obsession with Saintess Jeanne d'Arc was truly frightening. He had actually sensed Saber's arrival from so far away.

You must know that at this moment, Artoria had not released any magical energy at all. She was even wearing a black suit instead of her iconic silver-and-blue armor.

"You bastard really never learn, do you? What evil are you planning tonight?" Saber demanded furiously.

"My deepest apologies, Jeanne d'Arc. You are not tonight's guest of honor. But if you would be willing to grace us with your presence, I would naturally be overjoyed. This is a feast of death and decadence hosted by Gilles de Rais! I hope you enjoy it to the fullest!"

The moment his words fell!

Countless enormously thick octopus tentacles suddenly burst from the seawater beneath the French Marshal's feet, wrapping around him from head to toe. Only his face, filled with excitement and anticipation, remained exposed. Grinning wildly, he declared, "Now! We raise the banner of salvation once more!"

In an instant!

An enormous Sea Demon leaped out from beneath the water. From afar, it looked like a small island, its sheer size utterly staggering.

Although the French Marshal's body had already been completely devoured, his impassioned voice still echoed over the docks.

"Those who have been abandoned! Gather here if you will!

Led by me! Commanded by me!

The voices of resentment raised by us abandoned ones!

Will surely reach God's ears!

O Lord in Heaven!

I shall praise Your name with words of rebuke!

Arrogant God!

Cruel God!

I shall drag You down from Your throne!"

Just as every participant in the Holy Grail War was shocked by the colossal creature Caster had summoned, a