Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fafnir, the Evil Dragon, is defeated by an all-star Servant team (Jeanne d'Arc, Elizabeth, Kiyohime, and Mashu) after a prolonged battle, allowing the team to protect the 'Dragon Witch.'
• Lian Ye, the Master, commands the Servants from the rear, ordering skill usage and targeting, ensuring a well-coordinated battle.
• Olga Marie, another Master, watches the battle and questions Lian Ye's lack of involvement in the fight.

Character Developments

• Fafnir: Despite its defeat, the Evil Dragon finds pride in its prolonged battle against the Servants.
• Lian Ye: He demonstrates his role as a Master, commanding the Servants effectively and resting when not needed in battle, challenging traditional views of a Master's role.
• Olga Marie: She questions Lian Ye's approach to being a Master, reflecting her initial misunderstanding of the role and her growing awareness of his unconventional methods.

Significant Themes

• The role of a Master in battle: Lian Ye challenges the traditional view of a Master as a primary combatant, instead emphasizing strategic command and resource management.
• Teamwork and coordination: The Servants' fluid actions and Lian Ye's precise commands highlight the importance of teamwork and strategic planning in battle.
• Understanding and adapting to new situations: Both Fafnir and Olga Marie demonstrate a shift in their understanding of their roles and the situation at hand, reflecting the theme of adaptability.

Character Interactions

• Lian Ye and the Servants: Lian Ye demonstrates effective command and communication with the Servants, ordering skill usage and targeting to maximize their potential.
• Lian Ye and Olga Marie: Their interaction highlights their differing views on the role of a Master, with Lian Ye challenging Olga Marie's initial understanding and forcing her to reassess her perspective.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Olga Marie realizes Lian Ye is severely injured but hiding it.
• Olga offers to serve Lian Ye, bringing him tea and massaging his legs and shoulders.
• Lian Ye accepts her gratitude, considering it better to accept than refuse.
• Olga suggests Lian Ye should rest more and let Servants fight, but Gudako objects, stating she's also a Master.
• Olga tries to convince Gudako to participate more, but Gudako remains nonchalant.

Character Developments

• Olga Marie shows concern and willingness to support Lian Ye, demonstrating her growth as a leader.
• Lian Ye accepts help without excessive pride, showing maturity.
• Gudako remains indifferent and lazy, but acknowledges her role as a Master.

Significant Themes

• Leadership and responsibility (Olga and Lian Ye)
• Laziness and accountability (Gudako)
• The dynamic between Masters and Servants

Character Interactions

• Olga and Lian Ye: Olga shows concern for Lian Ye's well-being, while Lian Ye accepts her help without resistance.
• Olga and Gudako: Olga tries to motivate Gudako, but Gudako remains unperturbed.
• Gudako and Lian Ye: Gudako acknowledges Lian Ye's efforts but doesn't feel the need to match them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gudako, known for her laziness, is slacking off during a team battle.
• Olga Marie, her superior, is left speechless by Gudako's shameless and earnest slacking.
• Lian Ye and Gudako bully Olga Marie, who is at the bottom of Chaldea's food chain.
• The team defeats Fafnir, a dragon blocking the main castle gate of Orleans Castle.
• They enter the castle, with Jeanne d'Arc (Lily) anxious to prevent new Servants from being summoned.

Character Developments

• Gudako: Shows her laziness and lack of responsibility, but also her shamelessness and confidence.
• Olga Marie: Struggles to reprimand Gudako, showing her helplessness and lack of authority.
• Lian Ye: Shows his enjoyment in bullying Olga Marie, revealing his playful side.

Significant Themes

• Laziness and responsibility: Gudako's slacking off contrasts with the seriousness of the mission.
• Power dynamics: Olga Marie's lack of authority highlights her low position in Chaldea's hierarchy.
• Bullying: Lian Ye and Gudako's treatment of Olga Marie raises questions about workplace dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Gudako and Olga Marie: Gudako's laziness frustrates Olga Marie, who can't reprimand her effectively.
• Lian Ye, Gudako, and Olga Marie: Lian Ye and Gudako bully Olga Marie, showing their camaraderie and Olga Marie's lack of power.
• Jeanne d'Arc (Lily), Elizabeth, and Kiyohime: They share their opinions on the castle, showing their individual perspectives.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Elizabeth and Jeanne d'Arc discuss the whereabouts of Caster and Jeanne d'Arc (Alter).
• Lian Ye reveals he saw them at the training grounds in the inner city.
• Jeanne d'Arc and Elizabeth discuss the nature of Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) and whether she should be killed.

Character Developments

• Jeanne d'Arc: Sympathizes with Jeanne d'Arc (Alter), understanding she's not her dark side but a false creation.
• Elizabeth: Reveals her malicious nature and lack of empathy for innocent lives, but also shows a hint of self-awareness when Lian Ye speaks up.

Significant Themes

• The nature of identity and self: Jeanne d'Arc grapples with the existence of her alter ego.
• Moral ambiguity: Elizabeth's lack of remorse for harming innocents contrasts with Lian Ye's strong moral stance.

Character Interactions

• Jeanne d'Arc and Elizabeth: Discuss their plans and opinions on Jeanne d'Arc (Alter).
• Lian Ye and the group: Interrupts their conversation with useful information and later challenges Elizabeth's views.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jeanne d'Arc (Alter), a clone of Jeanne d'Arc, is created through the Caster's corrupted Holy Grail.
• Lian Ye, the protagonist, plans to investigate Jeanne d'Arc (Alter)'s true nature and remove her from the Caster's influence.
• They encounter the Caster, Gilles de Rais, who is mentally unstable and the only 'witness' to Jeanne d'Arc (Alter)'s origin.
• Gilles de Rais summons an evil god and is defeated by Jeanne d'Arc and her companions, leading to their confrontation.

Character Developments

• Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) is revealed to be 'Chaotic Evil' in nature, with memories of vengeance and brutal tendencies.
• Gilles de Rais is confirmed to be mentally unstable, with his sanity deteriorating as he lashes out at Jeanne d'Arc and her companions.

Significant Themes

• The corruption of power and its consequences (Holy Grail, Gilles de Rais).
• The innocence of children and the impact of their upbringing (Jeanne d'Arc vs. Jeanne d'Arc (Alter)).
• The struggle between truth and deception (Jeanne d'Arc (Alter)'s true identity).

Character Interactions

• Lian Ye and Jeanne d'Arc discuss the nature of Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) and decide to investigate further.
• Gilles de Rais and Jeanne d'Arc confront each other, with Gilles accusing her of interfering with his plans and Jeanne d'Arc questioning the authenticity of the 467 Jeanne d'Arc clones.
• Lian Ye, Jeanne d'Arc, and Gilles de Rais engage in a tense standoff, with Gilles becoming increasingly unstable and hostile.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lian Ye struggles to communicate with Caster, who is mentally unstable.
• Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) clarifies her character, stating she's not a mad serial killer, but a tsundere-like delinquent schoolgirl.
• Caster tries to convince Jeanne d'Arc to embrace her dark thoughts and seek revenge, but she remains composed and rejects his persuasion.
• Jeanne d'Arc expresses contentment with her life and death, refusing to be resurrected as the 'Dragon Witch'.
• Caster, desperate to resurrect Jeanne d'Arc, tries to bewitch her into revealing her true inner thoughts, but fails.

Character Developments

• Jeanne d'Arc (Alter): She demonstrates maturity and self-awareness, accepting her past and refusing to be defined by others' expectations or Caster's manipulations.
• Caster (Gilles de Rais): His mental state deteriorates, leading him to act more erratically and desperately in his attempts to resurrect Jeanne d'Arc.

Significant Themes

• Acceptance of the Past: Jeanne d'Arc embraces her life and death, finding peace in her experiences and refusing to dwell on regrets or seek revenge.
• True Self vs. Perception: Jeanne d'Arc asserts that her current self is the truest version, rejecting Caster's attempts to manipulate her into revealing a 'deeper' or 'darker' self.

Character Interactions

• Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) and Caster: Their dynamic shifts as Caster becomes more desperate and delusional, while Jeanne d'Arc remains steadfast in her resolve.
• Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) and Jeanne d'Arc (Lily): They share a moment of camaraderie, with Lily showing indifference to Caster's attempts to sway her alternate self.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Caster, a Servant in the Holy Grail War, has been deceiving himself and others about Jeanne d'Arc (Alter)'s true nature, believing her to be the true Saint despite evidence to the contrary.
• Lian Ye, another Master, decides to confront Caster to obtain conclusive evidence about Jeanne d'Arc (Alter)'s identity, rather than simply defeating him.
• Lian Ye reveals a hidden blade, indicating his familiarity with the Assassin class, and engages Caster in conversation.

Character Developments

• Caster: Struggles with self-deception and denial, unable to accept the truth about Jeanne d'Arc (Alter). His mental state is complex, with both sympathetic and hateful aspects.
• Lian Ye: Shows strategic thinking and patience, choosing to engage Caster in dialogue to gain information rather than immediately attacking.

Significant Themes

• Truth vs. Illusion: Caster's inability to accept the truth about Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) and his preference for his self-woven illusions.
• Memory and Identity: The reset of Servants' memories after each Holy Grail War and the implications of retaining memories from other timelines.

Character Interactions

• Caster and Lian Ye: Lian Ye confronts Caster, aiming to wake him from his self-deception and obtain information, while Caster threatens Lian Ye, trying to protect his illusions.
• Lian Ye and Jeanne d'Arc (Alter): Lian Ye's decision to engage Caster in dialogue shows his desire to protect Jeanne d'Arc (Alter)'s true identity and prevent further conflict.

• Key Plot Points: Lian Ye, an Assassin, confronts Caster, who is obsessed with reviving Jeanne d'Arc. Lian Ye captures Caster, threatening to kill him unless he reveals if the current Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) is the real one.

Character Developments

• Caster: Reveals his deep devotion to Jeanne d'Arc, showing no fear of death. His obsession has led him to abandon his humanity and dignity.
• Lian Ye: Displays his skill and ruthlessness as an Assassin, admiring Caster's devotion while hating his methods.
• Significant Themes: The theme of obsession and its consequences is prominent. Caster's single-minded pursuit of Jeanne d'Arc has led him to abandon his humanity and dignity, causing distress to Jeanne d'Arc.
• Character Interactions: Lian Ye and Caster have a tense interaction, with Lian Ye capturing Caster and threatening him, while Caster remains defiant and unyielding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lian Ye confronts Caster, who is taunting him and accepting death.
• Lian Ye reveals that killing Caster repeatedly won't stop his evil deeds, as Heroic Spirits can inhabit new bodies and continue their existence as long as their story persists in the Root.
• Lian Ye threatens to kill Jeanne d'Arc (Alter), suggesting that her death could erase her from existence, unlike other Heroic Spirits.

Character Developments

• Caster remains arrogant and unrepentant, showing no remorse for his actions.
• Lian Ye demonstrates a deeper understanding of the Root and the nature of Heroic Spirits, revealing his strategic thinking and determination to stop Caster's influence.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions and the inability to escape them.
• The power of stories and legends in shaping reality and the existence of Heroic Spirits.

Character Interactions

• Lian Ye and Caster engage in a tense standoff, with Lian Ye using Caster's attachment to Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) against him.
• Lian Ye's threat to Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) highlights the power dynamic between them and Caster's vulnerability.

Key Plot Points

• Caster reveals that Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) is not a true Heroic Spirit but a 'false' one created from his wish to the Holy Grail.
• Lian Ye forces Caster to admit the truth, crushing his spirit and causing him to collapse.
• The 'Evil Dragon Hundred Year War' is interrupted after Fafnir's defeat, leaving the training grounds empty.

Character Developments

• Caster: Admits the truth about Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) and suffers a severe spiritual blow.
• Jeanne d'Arc (Alter): Summons weakened Shadow Servants to protect herself, showing a rare moment of quiet introspection.

Significant Themes

• The truth behind Jeanne d'Arc (Alter)'s existence and her impact on Caster's psyche.
• The consequences of Caster's actions and his inability to accept the reality of Jeanne d'Arc's death.

Character Interactions

• Lian Ye forces Caster to confess the truth about Jeanne d'Arc (Alter).
• Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) summons Shadow Servants to confront Lian Ye but does not immediately order them to attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lian Ye and Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) confront each other after she overhears Lian Ye's conversation with Caster.
• Lian Ye reveals that Jeanne d'Arc (Alter)'s memories and personality might be false, planted by the Witch.
• Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) struggles with this revelation but maintains her composure.

Character Developments

• Jeanne d'Arc (Alter): Struggles with the revelation of her false memories and personality, but demonstrates resilience and emotional stability.
• Lian Ye: Shows empathy and understanding towards Jeanne d'Arc (Alter)'s situation, initially considering her breakdown as a possibility but admiring her resilience.

Significant Themes

• Identity and Truth: The theme of discovering one's true identity and the truth about one's past is central to this chapter.
• Resilience: Both characters display remarkable resilience in the face of challenging revelations.

Character Interactions

• Lian Ye and Jeanne d'Arc (Alter): Lian Ye's revelation causes Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) to question her identity and past actions, leading to a tense interaction between them. Despite this, Lian Ye shows understanding and respect for Jeanne d'Arc (Alter)'s resilience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jeanne d'Alter realizes she's been deceived by Caster, who claimed she was the true 'Saint of Salvation.'
• She decides no one is worthy of her trust, not even her own identity.
• Jeanne commands her Shadow Servants to attack Lian Ye and uses her Noble Phantasm, 'La Grondement Du Haine.'
• Lian Ye materializes his Noble Phantasm, 'Golden Holy Shield,' to defend against the Shadow Servants and Jeanne's attack.

Character Developments

• Jeanne d'Alter: Realizes her betrayal by Caster, leading to increased anger and despair. She decides to trust no one, not even her own identity.
• Lian Ye: Maintains composure despite Jeanne's increased fury. He chooses to stand his ground and defend against the combined attack of Shadow Servants and Jeanne's Noble Phantasm.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and Trust: Jeanne's experiences lead her to conclude that no one is trustworthy, including herself.
• Despair and Anger: Jeanne's realization of her fake identity and betrayal by Caster fuels her anger and despair.
• Loneliness: Jeanne feels more lonely and desperate than anyone else, as she has no genuine companions.

Character Interactions

• Jeanne d'Alter and Lian Ye: Jeanne commands her Shadow Servants to attack Lian Ye, while he defends against their combined assault using his Noble Phantasm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lian Ye, as the Prince of Demacia, defends against a group of shadow Servants using his 'Golden Holy Shield' and 'Guan Dao'.
• Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) watches Lian Ye's battle, feeling disconnected from other Servants and questioning her own existence as a fake.

Character Developments

• Lian Ye demonstrates his combat prowess, efficiently defeating shadow Servants with his powerful, sweeping halberd strikes.
• Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) accepts her false identity and decides to face death calmly, having lost her purpose after learning she's not the real Jeanne.

Significant Themes

• Identity and authenticity: Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) struggles with her false identity and the meaning of her existence.
• Acceptance of fate: Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) comes to terms with her impending death and decides to face it bravely.

Character Interactions

• Lian Ye and Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) indirectly interact through their respective battles against the shadow Servants. Jeanne watches Lian Ye fight, reflecting on her own situation.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Caster (Gilles de Rais) confesses his hatred for his homeland and his desire to destroy it using the Holy Grail's power.
• Jeanne d'Arc (Ruler) declares she will stop Caster, leading to a final confrontation.
• Caster, despite his exhaustion, accepts Jeanne's challenge, determined to die as a dignified warrior.
• Jeanne, with a killing intent, prepares to strike Caster down, seeing it as both a duel and Caster's self-judgment and punishment.

Character Developments

• Caster: Accepts his past actions and chooses to face his death with dignity, embracing his role as a warrior.
• Jeanne: Maintains her compassion for her homeland but shows resolve in stopping Caster, understanding the need for justice.

Significant Themes

• Redemption and Acceptance: Caster's realization of his past actions and his decision to face his death with dignity.
• Justice vs. Compassion: Jeanne's struggle between her kindness and the need for justice.

Character Interactions

• Caster and Jeanne: Their final confrontation is a mix of a duel, self-judgment, and perhaps Caster's final repentance, with Jeanne as the witness and executor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Caster (Gilles de Rais) is defeated by Jeanne d'Arc and collapses.
• Caster confesses his sins and asks Jeanne to protect Jeanne d'Arc (Alter).
• Jeanne d'Arc (Alter), upon learning the truth about her origins, falls into despair and attempts suicide by charging at Lian Ye's halberd.

Character Developments

• Caster accepts his fate and seeks redemption by entrusting Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) to Jeanne.
• Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) experiences profound despair upon learning she's a counterfeit and decides to embrace destruction.

Significant Themes

• Truth vs. Deception: The truth about Jeanne d'Arc (Alter)'s origins leads her to despair, while Lian Ye believes in revealing the truth despite its harshness.
• Redemption: Caster seeks redemption for his actions by asking Jeanne to protect Jeanne d'Arc (Alter).
• Identity and Purpose: Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) struggles with her identity and finds no meaning in her existence after learning the truth.

Character Interactions

• Caster and Jeanne d'Arc: Caster confesses his sins to Jeanne and asks for her forgiveness.
• Lian Ye and Jeanne d'Arc (Alter): Lian Ye's insistence on revealing the truth pushes Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) to the brink of despair.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lian Ye attempts to attack Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) with his halberd, but she doesn't dodge or guard, leaving him confused.
• Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) provokes Lian Ye, expecting him to want to kill her, but he denies this.
• Lian Ye reveals he supports Jeanne d'Arc (Alter)'s revenge, not her death.
• Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) interprets Lian Ye's intentions as enjoying her suffering, leading to a tense standoff.

Character Developments

• Lian Ye: Shows restraint and complexity in his motivations, not solely driven by killing his opponent.
• Jeanne d'Arc (Alter): Struggles with understanding Lian Ye's intentions, leading to emotional turmoil.

Significant Themes

• Enemy Intentions: The misunderstanding and misinterpretation of each other's goals drive the conflict.
• Power Dynamics: The characters' power levels and control over the situation influence their actions and words.

Character Interactions

• Lian Ye and Jeanne d'Arc (Alter): Their conversation is tense and filled with mistrust, each trying to understand the other's true intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lian Ye confronts Jeanne d'Arc (Alter), who is on the verge of self-destruction due to despair and loss of purpose.
• Lian Ye reveals that Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) is not the real Jeanne, causing her to question her existence and purpose.
• Lian Ye uses his Noble Phantasm, 'Earth Shattering Sky Collapse', to temporarily stabilize Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) within his 'Territory Creation' to prevent her annihilation.

Character Developments

• Jeanne d'Arc (Alter): Struggles with her identity and purpose, falling into despair and on the brink of self-annihilation.
• Lian Ye: Shows empathy and understanding towards Jeanne d'Arc (Alter), trying to help her find her true wish and existence.

Significant Themes

• Identity and purpose: Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) grapples with her identity and the meaning of her existence.
• Despair and self-destruction: The chapter explores the theme of despair leading to self-destruction, as seen in Jeanne d'Arc (Alter).
• Truth and its consequences: Lian Ye's revelation of the truth about Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) has severe consequences, highlighting the theme of truth's power and potential harm.

Character Interactions

• Lian Ye and Jeanne d'Arc (Alter): Lian Ye tries to help Jeanne d'Arc (Alter) understand her existence and find her purpose, while she struggles with her identity and lashes out in anger and despair.
• Lian Ye and Caster (off-page): Lian Ye mentions Caster's 'trusteeship' trick and his disapproval of Caster's actions, showing their differing views and methods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lian Ye and the group reunite and share their battle reports.
• Caster's true self is revealed before his exit, and his crimes are no longer pursued.
• Jeanne (Alter) is found in a 'Territory Creation', her spirit unstable after learning she's a fake.
• Da Vinci is suggested to help stabilize Jeanne (Alter)'s spirit.
• The Holy Grail is recovered, and the era begins to correct itself.

Character Developments

• Lian Ye shows understanding and empathy towards Jeanne (Alter)'s situation.
• Jeanne (Lily) demonstrates maturity and acceptance of the truth.
• Elizabeth displays harsh honesty about the pitfalls of living with false memories.

Significant Themes

• The importance of truth and self-discovery in existence.
• The consequences of living with false memories.
• The correction of an era after the recovery of the Holy Grail.

Character Interactions

• Lian Ye and Jeanne (Lily) share a tender moment, promising to take care of Lily and Alter.
• Lian Ye and Jeanne (Lily) discuss the 'Vortex of the Origin', with Jeanne (Lily) expressing her beliefs about 'God'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jeanne d'Arc (Lily) meets her younger self from another timeline and expresses acceptance of her different path.
• The Dragon Maiden threatens to return and interact with Lian Ye and his group again.
• Marie Antoinette arrives to thank Lian Ye's group for their help and expresses her love for France despite its flaws.
• Marie Antoinette is invited to host Lian Ye's group in her personal capacity, with Lian Ye suggesting she wear a maid outfit.

Character Developments

• Jeanne d'Arc (Lily) shows maturity and acceptance of her younger self's different choices.
• Marie Antoinette displays humility, gratitude, and a pure charm that attracts others, despite her historical reputation.

Significant Themes

• Acceptance of different paths and choices (Jeanne d'Arc and Lily).
• The impact of historical reputations on personal identity (Marie Antoinette).
• The importance of personal connections and relationships (Marie Antoinette's invitation).

Character Interactions

• Jeanne d'Arc (Lily) interacts with her younger self, expressing acceptance and happiness for her.
• Lian Ye and the Dragon Maiden have a playful, tense exchange.
• Lian Ye and Marie Antoinette have a friendly, teasing conversation about her hosting them in a maid outfit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group returns to Chaldea after resolving a Singularity.
• Gudako searches for rewards or compensation for their hard work but finds nothing.
• Lian Ye reveals he has Jeanne d'Arc (Lily), Jeanne d'Arc (Alter), and Olga Marie in his Territory Creation, highlighting the urgency to stabilize Jeanne d'Arc (Alter)'s Servant status.

Character Developments

• Gudako's frustration grows as she feels unappreciated for her efforts.
• Lian Ye shows responsibility and urgency in handling Jeanne d'Arc (Alter)'s situation.
• Jeanne d'Arc (Lily) demonstrates maturity and understanding of the current situation.

Significant Themes

• Recognition and reward for hard work.
• The urgency and importance of stabilizing Jeanne d'Arc (Alter)'s status as a Servant.

Character Interactions

• Gudako's interaction with Lian Ye highlights the disparity in their "cheating" levels.
• Lian Ye's interaction with Jeanne d'Arc (Lily) shows his care and responsibility towards his Servants.
• Kiyohime's teasing interaction with Gudako lightens the mood amidst the group's frustration.