My God is with Me I

I am having a dream. "She" is smiling happily.

To kill all evil, to trample over evil, it's the right thing to do.

That's why she's "happy." That's why she's laughing.

Ahh... I don't have that kind of "emotion." But still...

Could that be... "something" that is unattainable?

There I was, thinking such foolish thoughts.

Good morning, Senpai. ...Um, how are you feeling?

You look a little pale...

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Really? You've been fighting battle after battle lately. Fatigue could be building up in you.

It might be better to rest up today. I'll let the Doctor know.

Fou.

Oh, Fou. ...Can you look after Fou?

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Great, thank you very much.

Fou!

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...Fou?

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...ster...Master, Master!

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Fou!

Oh, thank goodness! This is no place to be sleeping.

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I do not know either. Most likely, this is France, I think...

Mash! Master just woke up.

Master! Thank goodness you're all right. I've finished scouting the area.

At the moment, I couldn't detect anything unusual.

Communication with the Doctor has been severed, which bothers me...

Master, do you remember anything before ending up here?

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I was afraid of that. ...It's the same with us too.

When I woke up, we were in this world. Master, for the time being, let's set up a camp.

The Doctor will notice something is wrong, and then he'll find a way to get us out.

At the meantime, we'll explore this world. If we find anything unusual, we'll fix it

How does that sound?

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Good. All right, let's get going.

Such a lovely breeze. It stirs in me the feeling I've returned to my hometown.

Is that so...

I was raised in Chaldea, so I don't really get that kind of feeling...

But since you seem so happy, Jeanne, I'm glad for you.

I-I am sorry.

Jeanne, your hometown is Domremy, correct? I wonder if it's close to here.

If you'd like, why don't you pay them a visit?

I'm afraid France is a very large country... I can't ask the both of you to accompany for that long.

Besides, I don't believe I should return.

When I decided to save France, I made up my mind that I could never return to my village.

Is that so...

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...Hmm, you asked a cruel question, Master. Yes, I have thought about wanting to return.

Many, many times. Especially whenever I felt the burning sensation in my old arrow wound.

But you never returned.

No. Even ifeverything went well, and there was nothing to prevent me from returning.

...I just felt that I should not return. I mean, I threw it all away.

My family, my village, everything.

You can't be serious...

Hehe. It's all hypothetical anyway. I was captured, and put to the flame.

It's all over now.

If we were to change that, I would end up like how Gilles was then.

But, I don't understand why.

On every occasion, people assumed that I have regrets.

But...that really can't be helped.

You see, people tend to have regrets about their life For simply being young.

Yes, you're right. That is quite correct.

Time...If I had time, I would've done what I wanted to do. Or, I would've done the things I couldn't.

...Even if I didn't have either... I could at least have found something that I wanted to do.

Humans have unlimited possibilities, and the younger you are, those chances skyrocket.

But I simply threw that away. I was a fool, and certainly no saint.

...Really? Then, I too have

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Oh! No, I mean ...It's nothing. Forget about that, Master. I can see a town.

Let's go. We must find out what era, and the situation we're currently in

...I think...they're fine with me.

So it appears.

Thanks to the Dark Jeanne's rampage in 1431, you got caught in a bad situation...

But this town looks peaceful.

Thank goodness. If it's peaceful, there's nothing that could be better.

...Huh?

What's the matter?

The castle flag... It's the flag of England. This place must be...under England's control.

Yes, that certainly isn't the flag of France.

Is this one of the situation... That needs to be fixed?

Certainly if they're oppressed, but it feels unnecessary for now. We shouldn't accidentally cause any trouble...

...Absolutely. That is absolutely right, but...

No, I'm sorry. That was just my personal feeling. I am entirely your Servant now, Fujimaru.

At any rate, let's gather some information in the town.

Excuse me.

Yes? What is it?

Actually

Pardon me. May I have a moment?

What do you need?

Hello, there. What would you like?

There's something I'd like to know...

Master! This is terrible!

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No. Nothing has happened.

...Yes, that's right. The town is peaceful. Only tiny squabbles that the law could easily resolve.

But it seems in this world, England defeated Charles VII, and all of France came under his domain.

That means...

That's right. I am afraid"I do not exist" in this world.

There's really nowhere else left for us to investigate. I guess we could check out the castle, but that's it.

But...I find it hard to believe that English soldiers would allow us in.

Yes, you're right. At any rate, let's get out of here.

We weren't able to find any leads at all... I'm worried about tomorrow.

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Yes, I know, tomorrow is another day. Hehe. Thank you for saying that.

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Oh, I'm sorry. I was praying to the Heaven...

Has Mash...gone scouting?

Master, can I speak with you?

...At the end, this world is the epitome of peace.

England has set up a proper government.

Though it seems the French armies were slain it happened quite a while ago.

Master... Apparently, I was never in this world.

France did not rise in defiance, was defeated, became the domain of Englandand now enjoys peace.

There may have been many twists and turns, conflicts and other problems...

But they overcame them. ...They were able to overcome it.

I do not exist in this world. It means...my very existence...was a waste...

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...Thank you. But, it's peaceful. There no longer is a heart-rending war.

It's possible that I might even be in Domremy. I could be living my life peacefully in that village.

Common upbringing, common prayers, even a common romance.

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...Just a little. But, I feel it would bring me pain afterwards.

I'm sure that the me over there is happy. So I want to pray for her, just a little bit more.

Master, go and join Mash and Fou, all right?

Master, where's Jeanne?

...I see. This indeed is a world where Jeanne doesn't existit is the epitome of peace.

But there's something wrong about this.

If Jeanne doesn't rise, and France is not a reality, there will be big implications on history to follow.

I have...a strange feeling about this...

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Yes, that is absolutely right. This world is almost too peaceful.

There's no trace of disturbance anywhere in the town. You'd think there'll be more resistance for a land that was taken by force.

There was absolutely nothing wrong in the town To me, that's actually more odd.

Let's take Jeanne back to town with us and look again. We need to dig deeper, I think.

...What's this...!?

Hello there. How are you?

Oh, what's the matter? What do you need?

...The current time is...1AM...right?

In this era, it would be safe to assume most people would be asleep by now already...

But the streets are just as busy as during the day. ...I knew it, something is off!

Let's head for the castle. The only place we didn't investigate during the day was that castle.

Sure!

This is...!

There's blood everywhere...and I am sensing a colossal amount of magical energy.

The wandering ghosts...are...French soldiers...!? No, there are Englishmen among them, too!

They're attacking us! Master, orders, please!

Take this!

It's finally...over.

The spirits of those dead soldiers... Wandering this world with regrets. It's just too many of them.

But in the town, there was not a single ghost.

...Wait, who is in charge of the town to begin with? If there are no soldiers here, then what are they?

I don't know. But one thing is for certain. This door won't open any more.

Which means...they don't intend to let us get away.

...Let's move on. I still sense something demonic deeper inside the castle.

I hear footsteps. Several of them...

Remnants?...No, it doesn't appear so.

Wait, these are...werebeasts?

Master, orders please!

How did those monsters get here?

It makes no sense to me either. However... I do feel that you're the key, Jeanne.

Me? True, this France is my homeland.

I will certainly not allow anyone to ravage it ...Huh?

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Jeanne?

Yes, that could be it...

We must hurry to the throne! Most likely, this will solve this mystery!

Wha...? Are we facing...a demon next?

Stay calm, Mash. That is only a monster that looks like a demon.

The one they serveis you, isn't it?

Eeeheeheeheehee! Right you are! Right you are! It is I who controls this demon!

My name is Mephistopheles! I am a Servant granted the class of Caster!

It's you...!

Oh, so you know who I am? Is it possible that we have been allies?

In that case don't worry! I have been summoned by someone else.

That is to say, I can kill you all without any problem!

...Ugh...

Mephistopheles...is your name, right? I have one question for you.

Do you? Then out with it.

What is it with this charade?

That, you see

Are you trying to tell me that everything I did was pointless?

Or possibly, since France does not exist now

Are you testing me to see if I will raise my banner and rally the people?

My, my! That is an excellent answer! I applaud you! A great round of applause, everyone!

So, what of it? How does that make you feel?

To be honest, It certainly makes me feel awful. But in the end, this is all a fantasy.

I have nothing to fear from a fantasy.

However, what about a logical fantasy?

This town is an actualization of the assumption, "what if you never existed."

Jeanne d'Arc! O Holy Maiden of Salvation!

You alone do not make the world go round! Nay. Whether you act or not...the people are happy!

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Neither a king nor a hero, and to borrow your own words, neither a saint as well

How dare you worry about the world's transformation!?

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Who asked you? My question was meant for Jeanne d'Arc

It's exactly as you say. ...I may have been meaningless.

Heheheh.

However, does one only act if there is meaning?

...What did you say?

The fate of mankind is bright, vibrant, yet cruel.

Just as life can be full of meaning, death can also have equally as much significance.

People act when it's "meaningful." People don't act when it's "meaningless."

Acting or staying immobile while knowing the future. To me, that is not what humans are.

Let me put it clearly!

I'm not looking at the future. I merely head down the path I have chosen for myself.

Let me be even more explicit. "Tomorrow is another day"That's all there is to it.

That is my answer. Tell that to whoever hired you.

...I see. I see. I see. I see!

So, your heart will not break. In that case! I will have to physically break you.

...No. Wait a moment. I haven't been able to make really witty comments.

Could it be that I am the one that broke? Could it be? ...Yes, it could be!

Take this world as it is. Even if you have no hope, and all you have is despair.

...So people, without halting, can keep their chins up and move forward.

Regardless of brambles, regardless of pitfalls. I willchoose a path where I can march forward!!

Heheeheeheehee! Is my role to be over so soon!?

Well, I guess it's all right! If I am over there, tell myself that I said hello, all right?

Kind regards for the mischievous Mephistopheles! Until we meet again!

...I'm so sorry for getting you involved in this, Mash and Master.

It seems that you and I must again ...fight one more fight together.

This is a fight challenging what I believe in.

If you would, please, Master. Will you join me?

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...Thank you, Master.