Collapse, Traveling from the Moonlit Oath

"Isaiah, it's Isaiah... Where am I? Isaiah, why are you here?"

Tosca looked around and asked weakly.

"This is the countryside. Miss Moonlit saved us. Tosca, we've left that devil's place."

Isaiah helped the girl up and said quickly.

At this moment, Miss Moonlit put away her chainsaw and began to treat the girl before her.

[Divine Artifact "Innate Defense Barrier," recoverable for 2050 Crystals.]

"As expected, it's quite valuable! I've made a big profit again."

On the beach, Miss Moonlit, with her bare, snow-white, jade-like feet on the sand, played with the newly acquired Divine Artifact in her hand, in a good mood.

This "Innate Defense Barrier" naturally came from the girl named Tosca.

Although not as good as Isaiah's Demon Sword Creation, it was still a top-tier Divine Artifact worth 2000 Crystals! However, it didn't seem to have much use for Miss Moonlit, as she didn't lack means of self-preservation.

Possessing the Sacred Gear "Sephiroths Cup," Miss Moonlit had a degree of immortality and terrifyingly powerful self-healing abilities.

After some thought, the girl chose to recycle it.

Apart from extremely rare Divine Artifacts, all other Divine Artifacts had to be exchanged for Crystals, so that Moonlit Oath: Granting Love With Heart could reach SS-rank, or even SSS-rank, as soon as possible.

After saving Tosca, the girl didn't let go of the Divine Artifact within her, but in return, she granted her the power of immortality.

Making Tosca her Servant...

As long as Miss Moonlit was alive, Tosca would not die.

Besides that, she wouldn't be short on Stigmata and weapons. Miss Moonlit was never stingy about these things; they would just be stored in a warehouse anyway and were of no use.

After saving Tosca and trading the Divine Artifact, Miss Moonlit didn't let the two follow her, as it was often inconvenient.

Thus, the three parted ways not long after, and Miss Moonlit was once again alone. It was similar with Gasper and Valerie; they had only been in contact via phone for half a year.

However, the girl mentioned that she would have to visit the island country in a few years.

Isaiah was also reminded that if he wanted to avenge the victims of the Holy Sword Project, he could also go to the island country after some time.

The mastermind behind the Holy Sword Project would definitely appear in Koma Village in the island country at that time.

Koma Village could be considered the most core location in this world, where the plot unfolded, and major factions would be paying close attention to it.

Therefore, Miss Moonlit had no intention of going there until her strength was sufficient for self-preservation.

But now, with her level about to max out and having obtained many powerful Divine Artifacts, she could plan to go to Koma Village and make a move.

Although that place was dangerous and could easily expose her to the eyes of major factions, it was also full of opportunities. Especially for the Divine Artifacts that Miss Moonlit needed, there were quite a lot.

[System Prompt: Recycling successful, obtained 2050 Crystals.]

After recycling this decent defensive Divine Artifact, Miss Moonlit walked alone by the sea.

It was already late at night, and everyone else was asleep. How could they sleep during the day like Miss Moonlit and only come out to play at night?

But it was good this way, enjoying the beautiful night scenery alone.

Looking at the shells exposed in the water under the moonlight, Miss Moonlit picked them up one by one, then selected the most beautiful ones to collect.

After playing until late at night, the girl lay down on the beach to rest.

But after a short while, a flash of inspiration struck the girl's mind, and she quickly got up.

"Perhaps, I can try it."

Regarding the Forbidden Hand of Demon Sword Creation, Miss Moonlit was only one step away but had never succeeded. Given Miss Moonlit's talent, she should have been able to achieve "Forbidden Hand" immediately upon obtaining the Divine Artifact.

It seemed that Miss Moonlit had been developing Demon Sword Creation in the wrong direction all along.

As long as she found the right direction, there would be no problem.

"Sword Birth (Demon Sword Creation)!"

As the voice of the Divine Artifact itself sounded, a demonic sword was instantly created out of thin air in the girl's hand.

Holding the demonic sword, Miss Moonlit closed her eyes and began to construct her own thoughts and spirit according to her ideas. Her thoughts and spirit turned into nourishment absorbed by the Divine Artifact.

Then, an incredibly powerful demonic energy erupted from Miss Moonlit, even pushing back the surrounding seawater.

With Miss Moonlit at the center, demonic swords appeared out of thin air, standing around her.

However...

"Still not enough, far from reaching Forbidden Hand."

This is not Forbidden Hand!

Forbidden Hand, Forbidden Hand... What is Forbidden Hand? It is an ominous, forbidden external technique, the ultimate domain of a Divine Artifact.

It is a realm that can only be reached by an Artifact Wielder who can use their Divine Artifact with complete freedom, when their spirit undergoes a major change due to certain events.

It is a state where the Divine Artifact is pushed to its limit by the power generated from extreme changes, such as happiness, sadness, joy, sorrow, and fear.

It was just that even though Miss Moonlit had already done so, with ten thousand years of longing as motivation, why did it still feel like something was missing?

Chapter 42: The Appearance of Jeanne

"What exactly is missing?"

Miss Moonlit closed her eyes, thinking in her mind.

She lacked none of the conditions for activating the Divine Artifact's Forbidden Hand; whether it was strength, longing, or emotion, she could instantly push the Divine Artifact to its limit.

Was it compatibility?

Could it be that she was naturally unsuited for this Divine Artifact? How could that be possible?

There was no such thing as being suited or unsuited.

"Perhaps... I know how to achieve Balance Breaker, even if it's just a subspecies."

Opening her beautiful crimson eyes, Miss Moonlit made up her mind. A Divine Artifact held countless possibilities, and everyone's Forbidden Hand was not entirely the same.

Especially a subspecies of Forbidden Hand, which had completely deviated from the Divine Artifact itself. It was forcing the Divine Artifact into Forbidden Hand mode with one's own will.

Thinking of her guess, Miss Moonlit controlled her emotions, imitating...

Raising the Demon Sword in her hand, Miss Moonlit began her self-understanding of the sword, or rather, imitating the swordsmanship of others, especially what she had always wanted to try.

"I am the bone of my sword, and fire is my blood.

I have created over a thousand swords.

Unknown to death, nor known to life.

Have withstood pain to create many weapons, waiting for one's arrival.

I shall not regret the work I have done.

So, as I pray, Unlimited Blade Works!"

"Balance Breaker!"

A terrifying power erupted from her body once more. Demon Sword Creation broke through the final step, successfully reaching Forbidden Hand.

In an instant, the scene centered on Miss Moonlit changed dramatically. A Blade Works barrier formed within a ten-thousand-meter radius.

The maiden stood atop a mountain of swords, the entire area filled with all sorts of Demon Swords, numbering over a thousand!

"Unlimited Lost Works!"

This was a Forbidden Hand forcibly developed by the maiden's thoughts, not the original Forbidden Hand of Kiba Yuto, which was centered around the Holy-Demonic Swords. It was a completely different direction.

"It succeeded."

Holding the Demon Sword and looking at everything she had created before her, a hint of joy flashed in Miss Moonlit's eyes. She had finally managed to achieve Forbidden Hand for "Demon Sword Creation."

However, the Forbidden Hand developed was similar to Unlimited Blade Works in the Type-Moon world, but not entirely the same. In the end, this "Unlimited Blade Works" version of Demon Sword Creation was merely something Miss Moonlit had forcibly evolved from her Divine Artifact.

"It can only be called a subspecies of Forbidden Hand."

Miss Moonlit understood the abilities of the Forbidden Hand and found that this Unlimited Blade Works could not be compared to the Unlimited Blade Works of the Moon world; they were different.

The "Unlimited Blade Works" in the Moon world was the Reality Marble possessed by Shirou Emiya and Archer, while hers was merely the power of a Divine Artifact.

(Reality Marble: A sub-specialty of Imaginary Projection, close to Magecraft, which materializes the world of imagination and erodes the world, creating one's own world, but it is always an existence that disrupts the balance of the world and is eventually corrected.)

"That's enough for now!"

Canceling the Forbidden Hand, Miss Moonlit was satisfied.

At least she had mastered one type of Forbidden Hand for "Demon Sword Creation." With this, all three of her Divine Artifacts had been developed to the Forbidden Hand stage or even higher.

The Forbidden Hand of Demon Sword Creation was completely different from the Unlimited Blade Works of the Moon world, only bearing a slight resemblance. However, the maiden still named it "Unlimited Blade Works."

Since they were not from the same world, it was fine to name it as she pleased.

Noticing a faint light appearing at the edge of the sea, Miss Moonlit knew that the night had passed, and a new day was about to begin.

She didn't plan to stay here; she didn't like the daytime, so she might as well go home and sleep!

And just as Miss Moonlit was about to leave the seaside, she suddenly noticed a strange figure appearing not far away. It didn't look like an ordinary person.

"Congratulations, you've successfully mastered the Forbidden Hand of Demon Sword Creation!"

Noticing that Miss Moonlit had discovered her, the figure slowly approached, clapping her hands and speaking congratulations.

It was only then that Miss Moonlit got a clear look at her. She didn't look old, appearing to be under 20, with long blonde hair tied into twin tails, and wearing orange knight's armor.

A heroic and valiant female knight... style.

However, the holy power emanating from her seemed related to the Church.

"Human, who are you?"

Looking at the approaching woman, Miss Moonlit assumed she was someone attracted by her entering the Forbidden Hand earlier. Although she looked a bit like an Angel, Miss Moonlit was certain she wasn't an Angel, just a human.

"Allow me to introduce myself, I am... Jeanne."

The blonde woman, no, Jeanne introduced herself politely to Miss Moonlit.

"Jeanne?"

Upon hearing this, Miss Moonlit was taken aback, but quickly realized that this name was no ordinary one. In this era, someone dared to be named Jeanne?

Saint Joan of Arc!

The direct translation would be Jeanne d'Arc, nicknamed the "Maid of Orléans."

She was an incredibly famous figure worldwide, a French national hero, a Catholic saint, and a key figure in the Hundred Years' War.

But that was how many years ago.

It was somewhat unbelievable that the girl before her bore the name of Saint Joan of Arc.

Could she truly live up to that name?

"Don't overthink it. I'm not the saint you're imagining. To be precise... I am the soul reincarnation of that Saint Joan of Arc."

Seemingly guessing Miss Moonlit's thoughts, the girl Jeanne added.

"Soul reincarnation? Jeanne..."

"The Order of the Fallen!"

With this reminder, Miss Moonlit finally recalled something. Her beautiful eyes widened. The girl before her... should be a member of The Order of the Fallen.

The Order of the Fallen, who called themselves the Hero Faction.

The members within were all related to historical heroes, either descendants, reincarnations, or had other connections.

Therefore, the members all took on the names of their respective heroes, aiming to recreate the glory of their ancestors.

In their own eyes, the Hero Faction was exploring the limits of humanity, challenging the high and mighty gods and demons with human bodies.

However, in the eyes of others and other factions, these so-called Hero Faction members were just a bunch of troublemakers.