Before this, Jeanne had been conflicted about one thing --- should she help Black to attack Amakusa Shirou Tokisada?
Even now, she had not gotten an answer to this question, but the result brought by 'Revelation' forced her to make a choice.
"According to the information obtained from 'Revelation', if Amakusa Shirou Tokisada uses the 'Greater Grail', he will directly wish for --- the materialization of the souls of all people in the world!"
Soul materialization?!
When he heard Jeanne's words, he didn't even react for a moment. After all, what did this 'soul materialization' have to do with what Amakusa Shirou Tokisada called 'saving all of humanity'?
"What a... terrifying idea, but it is indeed feasible."
"???"
Seeing the confused Lancer, Astolfo simply explained.
"Simply put, most of the conflicts in this world come from the uneven distribution of 'resources'. These so-called resources include wealth, power, and even the right to have descendants. Once all of humanity undergoes 'soul materialization', then humans who don't need bodies will naturally no longer have similar problems..."
The more Astolfo spoke, the uglier his expression became, and Lancer expression became a bit horrified.
Is there something wrong with this logic?
But looking at the expressions of the people present, everyone else seemed to be serious.
There was no doubt that Lancer had gained strength that far surpassed most people, but he had experienced much less than the people present. Their understanding of the concept of 'humanity' was different, but without exception, they were all more profound than Lancer.
"Are you guys ready?! I can't hold on anymore!!"
And at this moment, Siegfried's somewhat hurried voice came from in front of them. At this time, it was clear that the chaotic, unknown magical energy was gradually approaching them.
Siegfried continuously increased the output of his magical energy, which temporarily curbed the other party's speed, but everyone knew that once Siegfried's magical energy ran out, destruction would definitely greet them.
An attack that drew from the ley lines of the EX-ranked Anti-World Noble Phantasm, which had consumed a large amount of resources and time, was not something that could be blocked so easily.
"Swish~"
The holy flag in her hand rolled up without any wind, and Jeanne stood in front of everyone for the first time.
"Everyone, my 'Noble Phantasm' can barely open a path for you. At that time, please be sure to stop Assassin and... Ruler!"
Jeanne, as a Ruler, should not interfere in the battle, but she was even more of a 'Heroic Spirit' before she became a Ruler.
As a 'Heroic Spirit', she had the obligation to protect the future of humanity!
"Humanity that has lost its possibilities has no future! Even if I lose my 'Ruler' identity, I must stop that man. Holy flag, at..."
"Slap~!"
At this moment, a scene that no one had expected appeared. Gilles, who had been ignored by everyone, actually snatched the holy flag from Jeanne's hand.
'Could it be that Caster didn't betray Red?!'
Just as everyone was thinking about the possibility, Gilles directly knelt on one knee in front of Lancer.
"Master of Black! I ask you here! Make a contract with me!"
"What?!"
Lancer head was almost a mess at this time. First, Amakusa Shirou's 'saving all of humanity' was actually letting all of humanity lose their bodies, and then Gilles suddenly asked to make a contract with him.
And it was at this moment that Lancer noticed that the Command Spell on the back of his left hand actually had a strange burning sensation.
Suddenly, Lancer thought of a possibility.
"You mean you want to become my Servant?!"
"Yes! This body is just a vessel made by Red's Caster using his Noble Phantasm. I cannot use a Noble Phantasm, but if it is with a 'Command Spell'..."
"Good! I understand!"
Although he didn't know why Gilles was doing this, it was a good thing to have an extra combat force at this time, and once a contract was made, he would also have control over this strange existence summoned by Red's Caster, Gilles. He would naturally not refuse this choice that had no harm and only benefits.
The situation was urgent, so there was not much ritual. After making a contract with Gilles using a Command Spell, Lancer raised his right hand without hesitation.
"In the name of the Command Spell! Gilles! Release your Noble Phantasm with all your might!"
"I'll leave it to you next! Marshal!" "For Jeanne, I will definitely succeed!!"
Lancer had one last Command Spell left, and in this life-and-death situation, he didn't hold back and used it directly. He then saw a clear white light gush out from Gilles, who was in silver armor, and he himself closed his eyes and silently felt the power that he had long abandoned. After a few seconds, he finally opened his eyes.
"Jeanne, the mistake has already been made. I am not qualified to be forgiven by you, but here, please allow me to use this Noble Phantasm!"
After saying that, he turned around with a determined look in his eyes and walked fearlessly to Siegfried's side.
His expression was firm as he held the holy flag, but deep in his eyes, an unspeakable madness was lurking, but at this time, there was a strange emotion in that madness.
Gilles, the Marshal of France, was him.
Gilles, the Bluebeard, was also him.
As Jeanne's former comrade-in-arms, he was indeed qualified to wave this holy flag, but it was not enough. To fully unleash the power of this holy flag, he had to seek help from the God he hated and despised.
This was more cruel to him than killing him, but ---
'If it is to protect that girl, then I am willing to do so!'
"My Lord Is Here (Luminosite Eternelle)!!!"
As the Noble Phantasm was released, a soft light spread from the holy flag in all directions. Siegfried also felt the pressure on his body suddenly ease, but before he could let out a sigh of relief ---
"Ahhhhhh!!!"
Gilles, who was holding the holy flag, let out a heart-wrenching wail, and in this wail, his body seemed to be burning, but even so, he still did not let go of his hands that were tightly gripping the holy flag.
'I can't let go! I absolutely can't let go!! I couldn't protect her then, but this time, I will never back down!!'
The price of the 'fallen' Gilles forcefully activating the power of this holy flag was that he, as an 'enemy', was also burned. Even Lancer and the others could see that he was probably not far from death.
"What are you still looking at!! Hurry!! Ahhhhh!!"
Looking at the path that Gilles, who was being burned, forcefully opened up with the holy flag, Jeanne gritted her teeth and was the first to rush into the distance, but as she passed by Gilles, she still said in a low voice --- Thank you, Gilles, I am honored to fight side by side with you again.
Looking at Jeanne's back, which was gradually disappearing in the white light, Gilles's eyes, which had become crazed from being burned, also gradually calmed down.
"This time... I finally protected you..."
"Slap~!"
With his mumbling, the holy flag fell to the ground, and he was completely purified by the power of the holy flag...