Chapter 88: There Was No Road in the World (cont.)

"Then—"

Jeanne d'Arc hesitated, not understanding what he wanted her to do.

"Go stop Amakusa Shirou."

Without any room for discussion, Heracles turned his head away, leaving only his massive back to her.

"Me? This..."

Jeanne d'Arc looked toward the side door, still far away. It seemed to be the path leading to the Greater Holy Grail.

She could smell the scent of magical energy coming from there.

But how were they supposed to get over there?

"Don't get ahead of yourselves, Archer and Ruler. Did you think I'd let you pass? If you want to see my Master, you'll have to step over my corpse first!"

With a grand wave of Semiramis's hand, countless spells came crashing down upon them.

But instead of retreating, Heracles advanced, effortlessly dodging every spell.

Jeanne d'Arc planted her holy banner, perfectly shielding Mordred and Shishigou Kairi behind her.

"Assassin, do you think that just because you've set up a single-plank bridge, we have to cross from here?"

Heracles sneered. "You are a woman, so let me apologize in advance. This path may indeed be blocked, but there is more than one road. Even if there isn't one, we can carve one out ourselves—"

"Ruler, hurry! Get behind the door! Sieg is there!"

Jeanne d'Arc nodded and instructed Shishigou Kairi and Mordred, "Be very careful, Mr. Shishigou Kairi, and you too, Mordred."

She quickly ran out through the door.

Semiramis narrowed her eyes. Seeing Jeanne d'Arc flee her palace, she was not angered.

"Forget it. Since my Master agrees as well, let me properly test you. Archer of the Black Faction, let's see whether you deserve the reputation of being called a great hero."

Heracles gave a slight bow.

"The honor is mine."

Jeanne d'Arc ran outside and found Sieg waiting for her