Chapter 176: -173- Is this really ok?
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About ten minutes later, when Rozen had explained everything thoroughly, Jeanne, Marie, and Amadeus were all silent.
"Incineration of humanity...." Marie's smile vanished from her face. Though it didn't affect her beauty, it made her look slightly concerned as she said, "So, it's not just a problem about France, is it?"
"Chaldea..." Amadeus furrowed his brow and murmured, "Humanity now possesses the ability to travel through time and space. The power of the future is truly unimaginable."
And Jeanne remained silent, only speaking after a moment.
"So, you're saying the mastermind behind Humanity burning away sent an unknown Holy Grail into this era, and possibly used it to summon the Dragon Witch, granting her the power of the Holy Grail to commit evil deeds in this era, thereby influencing the future of human history and turning this era into a singularity, right?"
Basically correct.
Jeanne, after all, was still the Ruler class Servant. Even though she had lost most of her powers, she quickly grasped the situation that caused the distortion of the world.
Jeanne even understood further.
"You're the Master sent by the future's organization to this singularity to retrieve the Holy Grail that caused the singularity and reset the foundation of human history. That's why you appeared in Orleans to confront the Dragon Witch, right?"
Jeanne summarized the situation.
"That's right." Rozen nodded and said, "But the power of the Dragon Witch has grown too immense. She not only has the army of wyverns as her forces, but also a total of seven Servants under her command. Coupled with the Dragonkind she uses as her trump card and the hidden puppet master behind the scenes, we have no choice but to gather effective forces to face her."
If they relied solely on the French army, they had no chance against the Dragon Witch's forces. Not to mention that the French army was already on the brink of defeat. Even if the human army could handle one or two Servants, dealing with seven Servants and true Dragonkind was an unrealistic expectation.
Besides, they also had to consider the unknown strength of Lev...
Whichever way they looked at it, the odds were heavily against them.
"But if we have your assistance, it's a different story."
Rozen explained.
Currently, Rozen only had Mash as his Servant. It was naturally impossible for them to confront the forces of the Dragon Witch with just that.
But things had changed now.
If Jeanne, Marie, and Amadeus joined Rozen, they would have a total of four Servants. And considering Mash's encounter with neutral Servants, they would likely have five Servants on their side.
While they still fell short of the Dragon Witch's seven Servants, the gap in strength wouldn't be too great.
Moreover, Rozen was a Master.
With Rozen's support and command, the strength of the Servants would undoubtedly be greatly enhanced. After all, Rozen possessed numerous magus skills and summoning techniques, including the advanced methods of puppetry technique he learned from the Akabane Clan. With five Servants' combined strength, the results wouldn't be as simple.
Hence, Rozen had to invite Jeanne's party to join.
"Consider it."
With this, Rozen concluded his explanation, leaving the decision in the hands of Jeanne's party.
Though he presented it as a choice, Rozen had a good idea of how these three Servants would respond.
Because, these three Servants had deep connections to the France currently being ravaged by the Dragon Witch.
As expected...
"No need to consider."
Jeanne was the first to step forward, planting her holy flag into the ground. She looked at Rozen directly as she spoke.
"Be it the crisis in France or the plight of Humanity, as a judge, I won't stand by idly."
Back then, for the sake of France and the lord's sigh, this girl from the countryside had stepped onto the battlefield without hesitation.
Now, facing a situation even more severe than before, Jeanne's determination remained resolute and unwavering.
"Moreover, I must stop the Dragon Witch's evil deeds," Jeanne whispered softly. "If she truly is 'me'."
Jeanne had decided to join the battle.
The second to express their stance was, of course, the french queen.
"Of course, I have no reason to refuse."
Marie smiled slightly, her smile shining brightly as she spoke with a cheerful tone.
"I am the Queen of France. For the people, for the nation, even in the harshest conditions, I will not give up the fight. Just like the radiant stars and the tiny fireflies, I will never stop shining, no matter what."
This was the resolve of a queen who had dedicated the latter half of her life to her country and her people.
Amadeus, on the other hand, sighed.
"Making decisions without even thinking... You're as impulsive as ever, Maria."
From Amadeus' words, Rozen could sense a mixture of helplessness and indulgence.
Marie might not have caught onto the nuances, as she casually asked Amadeus, "Are you coming too, Amadeus?"
Marie's tone was as if it were taken for granted.
In the face of this naively romantic yet dazzling queen, Amadeus smiled and nodded.
This interaction revealed just how profound the bond between these two was.
Perhaps Marie saw Amadeus as a friend, perhaps Amadeus no longer held romantic feelings for the queen who had once rejected his proposal. But the emotions between them were not easily explained by simple love, friendship, or family ties.
Even in this decision, there was an undercurrent of undisclosed bitterness.
Of course, Rozen understood this bitterness.
Whether it was Jeanne, Marie, or Amadeus, while they made this decision seemingly without hesitation, Rozen was well aware of what it truly meant.
Rozen couldn't help but ask, feeling a bit complex, "Is this really okay for you?"
A simple question, yet the three Servants' gazes all converged on Rozen.
And all their gazes turned exceedingly gentle and warm.
"Rest assured."
Jeanne's tone was no longer formal as she spoke these words, her expression indicating that she no longer saw him as an outsider.
"You truly are a gentle person."
Marie also voiced words that seemed to increase her fondness for him.
"As you can see, we have quite a few problem children here. We'll be relying on you, Chaldea's Master."
Amadeus added nonchalantly.
Seeing the three Servants before him make their decisions, Rozen fell silent for a while, then nodded his head.
And thus, the three neutral Servants of the Ruler, Rider, and Caster classes joined Rozen's team.
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