To all the medical workers on the front lines, keep going!!!
Chapter 682 The Saintess Who Bowed to Reality
"The Ruler class is a special class established by the Greater Grail to deal with all abnormal states. Now, the Red Faction has sent Karna Lancer, to intercept and kill you. This is itself an anomaly, and the biggest anomaly in the Holy Grail War."
Either the Red Faction is doing something extremely harmful, or something like that will happen in the near future, and your presence is the ultimate means of preventing such a thing.
With his arms crossed, Wang Hao didn't reveal the truth, otherwise the Holy Grail War would be too boring.
Moreover, with the interference of these two outsiders, Kariya Matou, the original plot has been completely disrupted, at least eliminating the possibility of the Grand Duke transforming into a vampire.
It's difficult to predict where things will develop in the future.
Jeanne d'Arc fell silent. Although she held the man before her in utter contempt, she had to admit that what he said was true; the Red Faction's behavior was far too suspicious.
The ruler herself does not participate in the Holy Grail War. Even if she is the only one left in the battle, she will not gain anything, let alone obtain the right to use the Greater Grail.
This was established after the Ruler class was created, and even though she was once a saint of France, she had no power to disobey it.
So it seems the biggest heresy in this Holy Grail War lies with the Red Faction!
Is it because of the Red Faction's Master, or the Heroic Spirit Servant by the Red Faction?
"We don't know the current state of the Red Faction, but they have seven full-strength Heroic Spirit at their Servant. Even if you were a saintess, you would have no chance of surviving against seven Servant Heroic Spirit."
Here's a suggestion, or rather, a piece of advice.
"Do not investigate the so-called truth in the Red Faction's camp for now. Wait until our two sides truly engage in a major battle and tie down all of the enemy's Heroic Spirit before you act."
Watching Karna transform into countless golden lights and relentlessly beat Kariya Matou Karna, Wang Hao indifferently offered a reminder.
This is indeed a well-intentioned suggestion.
After all, this is a real world, unlike the plot of an animated film, and who knows what changes his intervention will bring.
In the anime, Jeanne d'Arc didn't encounter much danger; even in the end, she sacrificed herself by activating her Noble Phantasm. But that might not be the case now.
He certainly didn't want this girl to leave prematurely.
Thank you for reminding me!
Jeanne d'Arc's heart skipped a beat, and she solemnly thanked Wang Hao, for she could tell that his reminder was genuinely well-intentioned.
Besides, she wasn't stupid. Knowing that the Red Faction was targeting her and that they possessed overwhelming power, why would she be foolish enough to risk her life?
Although as a Ruler, she has the right to command all Servant Heroic Spirit, this is not without cost, and such commands are based on Command Spell and are not absolutely effective.
Therefore, we must be careful! Careful! And even more careful!
It doesn't matter if he dies, but it would be troublesome if the Red Faction's conspiracy succeeds.
"He just called you teacher. Did you teach him all his power?"
Suppressing these thoughts for the time being, Jeanne d'Arc of Arc turned her attention to the battlefield between Karna and Kariya Matou, and was surprised.
At this moment, Karna and Kariya Matou were both using basic attacks, relying on their own pure martial arts skills, without any unconventional methods such as energy cannons.
Even so, it is still astonishing that Kariya Matou, a mere mortal, could contend with a Servant Heroic Spirit.
It should be known that the power of Heroic Spirit Servant far surpasses that of their living self. Even if they are now just a Servant formed from a wisp of consciousness, their power is still beyond the reach of ordinary people.
However, Kariya Matou managed to withstand Karna's attacks. Although he was suppressed and at a disadvantage, he did not show any signs of defeat and was even able to launch a counterattack occasionally.
Most importantly, she could see that Kariya Matou was growing rapidly, absorbing Karna's combat techniques at an astonishing speed.
"It's true that I taught him, but his achievements are largely due to Kariya's personal will; otherwise, he couldn't have grown from a mediocre magician to this level in just six months."
Wang Hao remained with his arms crossed, watching the battle between Kariya Matou and Karna with indifference.
"When--"
Suddenly, Karna forced Kariya Matou back with a single spear thrust, glanced at Wang Hao watching from the sidelines, and solemnly said, "Your foundation is very solid. To possess such power in just half a year, you must have undergone inhumanly brutal training. Regardless of your obsession, I, Karna, acknowledge you. You are a true warrior."
This time, Karna showed more respect for Kariya Matou; he was a true warrior.
Although he did not use any skills or Noble Phantasm, his spear was not something that just anyone could withstand. The Yang Spirit contained within it would passively surge into the enemy's body, and the burning sensation originating from the sun could drive most people insane.
Despite the prolonged battle, Kariya Matou did not utter a single scream, nor was his fighting posture affected in the slightest, demonstrating the incredible tenacity of his will.
"You are a strong person, a true strong person!"
Kariya Matou also acknowledged Karna's power; he was a true strongman, a terrifyingly strongman fully qualified to hone his skills.
Even without using skills or Noble Phantasm, he could be suppressed, demonstrating his immense strength, likely placing him among the top ranks of Heroic Spirit Servant.
"As a reward for my approval, I'm going to get serious from now on. I can't die!"
After offering a friendly suggestion, Karna charged forward again, unleashing an even more ferocious attack than before, completely overwhelming Kariya Matou.
As the golden spear shadows dissipated, Kariya Matou's imposing figure was revealed, though he now appeared quite wretched.
His armor was mostly shattered, he was covered in wounds, and even his left arm was severed at the shoulder.
"You bastard, Kariya, only I have the right to take your life! Stand up!"
Rin Tohsaka angrily rebuked him, not even knowing why she would say such a thing, but it couldn't possibly be just for the reason she claimed.
"You're strong, but that's not enough to kill me!"
Kneeling on one knee Kariya Matou grinned maliciously, picked up his left arm that had fallen to the side, and pressed it against his shoulder. The granulation tissue at the wound writhed and was quickly restored to its original state.
His offensive capabilities have been quite weak over the past six months, but he has worked hard on his defense and recovery abilities.
According to my teacher, if you want to learn how to fight, the first thing you have to learn is how to take a beating.
Only by learning to take a beating, so as not to be instantly killed in battle, can he have the opportunity to continue growing, until finally possessing the power to change his and Aoi Zenjou's fate.
While he wasn't immortal at this point, injuries like severed arms and legs were no longer fatal, so...
"The battle continues!"
Wielding his greatsword Kariya Matou launched another savage charge, slashing horizontally at Karna.
"Interesting!"
Coming to his senses, Karna charged forward with renewed fighting spirit.
He never refuses a challenge from others, especially when the opponent is a warrior he acknowledges.
And so the battle continued. Kariya Matou was repeatedly beaten to a pulp, but thanks to his formidable defense and abnormal regenerative abilities, he stubbornly persevered and made significant progress.
Karna also enjoyed the battle, so he didn't interrupt Kariya Matou's recovery.
"That's enough for today's battle. I won't hold back next time!"
Karna's attack forced Karna Kariya Matou to retreat, and he stood still, showing even greater recognition and respect for Kariya Matou.
Although the battle lasted only three hours, this guy was like a monster. He learned almost all of my fighting skills through the fight and applied them to his own system. Now he can fight me to a standstill.
In terms of combat skills alone, he's not much inferior to her.
He is a remarkably talented junior, qualified to reach his level.
"I won't let you down next time!"
Kariya Matou, panting heavily, replied earnestly, expressing absolute confidence that he could quickly grow to Karna's level, after all, his teacher was Mr. Wang Hao.
I look forward to playing against you!
After taking one last deep look at Wang Hao, the mysterious heroic Heroic Spirit he feared most, Karna's form dissipated, choosing to return.
Since the mission has failed and he's had a great time, there's no need for him to stay any longer.
" Jeanne d'Arc, will you choose to act alone, or come with me to our base castle?"
Wang Hao turned his gaze to White Jeanne beside him. Although he already knew what decision the Holy Maiden would make, he still asked her again.
"I will not join either side until the anomalies of this Holy Grail War are thoroughly investigated."
As expected, White Jeanne remained steadfast in her stance and had no intention of joining either side for the time being.
" Darnic, as the hosts, shouldn't we offer our guests some assistance? After all, our Saintess seems to be in great need of help!"
Glancing at the scattered pieces of luggage not far away, Wang Hao casually opened a spatial rift, from which he could see the figures of Darnic and the others on the other side.
Although shocked by Wang Hao's spatial abilities, Darnic calmly walked out of the spatial passage opened by Wang Hao, gave White Jeanne an elegant bow, and handed her a token.
"Your Excellency, this is a token representing the Yggdmillennia Lineage. All your expenses in Romania can be charged to our account."
He certainly wouldn't miss this excellent opportunity to curry favor with the Ruler in this Holy Grail War, and given his intelligence, he'd be able to handle the situation well enough that the Ruler wouldn't refuse.
As expected, White Jeanne, who originally did not want to get involved with either side, followed Wang Hao's gaze and saw the completely ruined luggage. Her face fell, she hesitated for a moment, and finally accepted the token handed to her by Darnic.
After all, she didn't descend into the body of a true Servant this time, but rather into the body of a girl in the real world, who also has the needs of an ordinary person, such as food.
Now that all her belongings have been destroyed, and she hasn't even kept her money, she doesn't want to use someone else's body to starve and sleep on the streets.
Therefore, even as a saint, she had to bow her head in the face of reality.
"Thank you, but as the ruler of this Holy Grail War, I will never side with either of you."
Of course, while accepting Darnic's kindness, she will still uphold fairness.
"That's natural. We have absolute confidence that we will achieve final victory in this Holy Grail War through normal means."
Darnic was very confident, then his expression changed, and he pointed to the token in White Jeanne's hand and explained, "We are not afraid of a direct battle and are confident in dealing with it, but we are afraid that the Red Faction will break the rules and play some tricks. I think this is the reason why the Holy Maiden Pavilion descended to earth."
If Your Excellency requires anything, please contact us at any time through this token, and we will come to your aid immediately!
He knew a little about the power of the Ruler class, especially Servant the Ruler was very effective against all Heroic Spirit. If he could win this saintess over to his side, victory in this Holy Grail War would be almost certain!
"I will!"
After a brief silence, White Jeanne finally and solemnly put the token away.
Victory in the Holy Grail War was secondary; her primary task was to investigate the source of the anomalies in this Holy Grail War and intervene to stop it.
If the Red Faction truly harbors ambitions to harm the world or humanity, she certainly wouldn't stubbornly fight against it alone; in that case, the Black Faction's Heroic Spirit would be a great asset.