Jeanne d'Arc
My God is with Me I
Jeanne:
–I am having a dream.–"She" is smiling happily.
Jeanne:
To kill all evil, to trample over evil, it's the right thing to do.
Jeanne:
That's why she's "happy."
That's why she's laughing.
Jeanne:
–Ahh... I don't have that kind of "emotion."
–But still...
Jeanne:
Could that be...
"something" that is unattainable?
Jeanne:
There I was, thinking such foolish thoughts.
Mash:
Good morning, Senpai.
...Um, how are you feeling?
Mash:
You look a little pale...
Fujimaru 1:
I'm fine.
Mash:
Really? You've been fighting battle after battle lately.
Fatigue could be building up in you.
Mash:
It might be better to rest up today.
I'll let the Doctor know.
Fou:
Fou.
Mash:
Oh, Fou.
...Can you look after Fou?
Fujimaru 1:
OK.
Fujimaru 2:
Sure.
Mash:
Great, thank you very much.
Fou:
Fou!
Fujimaru 1:
...
Fou:
...Fou?
Fujimaru 1:
...I'm sleepy...
Jeanne:
...ster...Master, Master!
Fujimaru 1:
...!?
Fou:
Fou!
Jeanne:
Oh, thank goodness!
This is no place to be sleeping.
Fujimaru 1:
Where am I?
Jeanne:
I do not know either.
Most likely, this is France, I think...
Jeanne:
Mash!
Master just woke up.
Mash:
Master! Thank goodness you're all right.
I've finished scouting the area.
Mash:
At the moment, I couldn't detect anything unusual.
Mash:
Communication with the Doctor has been severed, which bothers me...
Mash:
Master, do you remember anything before ending up here?
Fujimaru 1:
Not really...
Mash:
I was afraid of that.
...It's the same with us too.
Mash:
When I woke up, we were in this world.
Master, for the time being, let's set up a camp.
Mash:
The Doctor will notice something is wrong, and then he'll find a way to get us out.
Mash:
At the meantime, we'll explore this world.
If we find anything unusual, we'll fix it–
Mash:
How does that sound?
Fujimaru 1:
I think that's fine.
Mash:
Good.
All right, let's get going.
Jeanne:
Such a lovely breeze.
It stirs in me the feeling I've returned to my hometown.
Mash:
Is that so...
Mash:
I was raised in Chaldea, so I don't really get that kind of feeling...
Mash:
But since you seem so happy, Jeanne, I'm glad for you.
Jeanne:
I-I am sorry.
Mash:
Jeanne, your hometown is Domremy, correct?
I wonder if it's close to here.
Mash:
If you'd like, why don't you pay them a visit?
Jeanne:
I'm afraid France is a very large country...
I can't ask the both of you to accompany for that long.
Jeanne:
Besides, I don't believe I should return.
Jeanne:
When I decided to save France, I made up my mind that I could never return to my village.
Mash:
Is that so...
Fujimaru 1:
Have you ever thought about returning?
Jeanne:
...Hmm, you asked a cruel question, Master.
Yes, I have thought about wanting to return.
Jeanne:
Many, many times. Especially whenever I felt the burning sensation in my old arrow wound.
Mash:
But you never returned.
Jeanne:
No. Even if–everything went well, and there was nothing to prevent me from returning.
Jeanne:
...I just felt that I should not return.
I mean, I threw it all away.
Jeanne:
My family, my village, everything.
Mash:
You can't be serious...
Jeanne:
Hehe. It's all hypothetical anyway.
I was captured, and put to the flame.
Jeanne:
It's all over now.
Jeanne:
If we were to change that, I would end up like how Gilles was then.
Jeanne:
–But, I don't understand why.
Jeanne:
On every occasion, people assumed that I have regrets.
Mash:
But...that really can't be helped.
Mash:
You see, people tend to have regrets about their life–
For simply being young.
Jeanne:
Yes, you're right.
That is quite correct.
Jeanne:
Time...If I had time, I would've done what I wanted to do.
Or, I would've done the things I couldn't.
Jeanne:
...Even if I didn't have either... I could at least have found something that I wanted to do.
Jeanne:
Humans have unlimited possibilities, and the younger you are, those chances skyrocket.
Jeanne:
But I simply threw that away.
I was a fool, and certainly no saint.
Mash:
...Really?
Then, I too have–
Fujimaru 1:
You too, Mash?
Mash:
Oh! No, I mean ...It's nothing.
Forget about that, Master. I can see a town.
Mash:
Let's go. We must find out what era,
and the situation we're currently in–
Jeanne:
...I think...they're fine with me.
Mash:
So it appears.
Mash:
Thanks to the Dark Jeanne's rampage in 1431, you got caught in a bad situation...
Mash:
But this town looks peaceful.
Jeanne:
Thank goodness.
If it's peaceful, there's nothing that could be better.
Jeanne:
...Huh?
Mash:
What's the matter?
Jeanne:
The castle flag... It's the flag of England.
This place must be...under England's control.
Mash:
Yes, that certainly isn't the flag of France.
Jeanne:
Is this one of the situation...
That needs to be fixed?
Mash:
Certainly if they're oppressed, but it feels unnecessary for now. We shouldn't accidentally cause any trouble...
Jeanne:
...Absolutely.
That is absolutely right, but...
Jeanne:
No, I'm sorry. That was just my personal feeling.
I am entirely your Servant now, Fujimaru.
Jeanne:
At any rate, let's gather some information in the town.
Mash:
Excuse me.
G：Citizen:
Yes?
What is it?
Mash:
Actually–
Jeanne:
Pardon me.
May I have a moment?
E：Citizen:
What do you need?
G：Citizen:
Hello, there.
What would you like?
Mash:
There's something I'd like to know...
Mash:
Master!
This is terrible!
Fujimaru 1:
Did you find something?
Fujimaru 2:
A surprising change after all!?
Mash:
No. Nothing has happened.
Jeanne:
...Yes, that's right. The town is peaceful.
Only tiny squabbles that the law could easily resolve.
Jeanne:
But it seems in this world, England defeated Charles VII, and all of France came under his domain.
Mash:
That means...
Jeanne:
That's right.
I am afraid–"I do not exist" in this world.
Mash:
There's really nowhere else left for us to investigate.
I guess we could check out the castle, but that's it.
Jeanne:
But...I find it hard to believe thatEnglish soldiers would allow us in.
Mash:
Yes, you're right.
At any rate, let's get out of here.
Mash:
We weren't able to find any leads at all...
I'm worried about tomorrow.
Fujimaru 1:
Tomorrow is...
Mash:
Yes, I know, tomorrow is another day.
Hehe. Thank you for saying that.
Jeanne:
...
...
Jeanne:
...
...
Fujimaru 1:
Oui?
Jeanne:
Oh, I'm sorry.
I was praying to the Heaven...
Jeanne:
Has Mash...gone scouting?
Jeanne:
–Master, can I speak with you?
Jeanne:
...At the end, this world is the epitome of peace.
Jeanne:
England has set up a proper government.
Jeanne:
Though it seems the French armies were slain–
it happened quite a while ago.
Jeanne:
Master...
Apparently, I was never in this world.
Jeanne:
France did not rise in defiance, was defeated, became the domain of England–and now enjoys peace.
Jeanne:
There may have been many twists and turns, conflicts and other problems...
Jeanne:
But they overcame them.
...They were able to overcome it.
Jeanne:
I do not exist in this world.
It means...my very existence...was a waste...
Fujimaru 1:
I don't think that's true.
Jeanne:
...Thank you. But, it's peaceful.
There no longer is a heart-rending war.
Jeanne:
It's possible that I might even be in Domremy.
I could be living my life peacefully in that village.
Jeanne:
Common upbringing, common prayers, even a common romance.
Fujimaru 1:
Do you want to see?
Jeanne:
...Just a little.
But, I feel it would bring me pain afterwards.
Jeanne:
I'm sure that the me over there is happy.
So I want to pray for her, just a little bit more.
Jeanne:
Master, go and join Mash and Fou, all right?
Mash:
Master, where's Jeanne?
Mash:
...I see. This indeed is a world where Jeanne doesn't exist–it is the epitome of peace.
Mash:
But there's something wrong about this.
Mash:
If Jeanne doesn't rise, and France is not a reality, there will be big implications on history to follow.
Mash:
I have...a strange feeling about this...
Fujimaru 1:
It's too peaceful.
Mash:
...!
Mash:
Yes, that is absolutely right.
This world is almost too peaceful.
Mash:
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.
Mash:
There was absolutely nothing wrong in the town–
To me, that's actually more odd.
Mash:
Let's take Jeanne back to town with us and look again.
We need to dig deeper, I think.
Jeanne:
...What's this...!?
E：Citizen:
Hello there.
How are you?
E：Citizen:
Oh, what's the matter?
What do you need?
Mash:
...The current time is...1AM...right?
Mash:
In this era, it would be safe to assume most people would be asleep by now already...
Mash:
But the streets are just as busy as during the day.
...I knew it, something is off!
Jeanne:
–Let's head for the castle. The only place we didn't investigate during the day was that castle.
Mash:
Sure!
Mash:
This is...!
Jeanne:
There's blood everywhere...and I am sensing a colossal amount of magical energy.
Jeanne:
The wandering ghosts...are...French soldiers...!?
No, there are Englishmen among them, too!
Mash:
They're attacking us!
Master, orders, please!
--BATTLE--:
Mash:
Take this!
Mash:
It's finally...over.
Jeanne:
The spirits of those dead soldiers... Wandering this world with regrets. It's just too many of them.
Jeanne:
But in the town, there was not a single ghost.
Jeanne:
...Wait, who is in charge of the town to begin with?If there are no soldiers here, then what are they–?
Mash:
I don't know. But one thing is for certain.
This door won't open any more.
Mash:
Which means...they don't intend to let us get away.
Jeanne:
...Let's move on.
I still sense something demonic deeper inside the castle.
Mash:
I hear footsteps.
Several of them...
Jeanne:
Remnants?...No, it doesn't appear so.
Jeanne:
Wait, these are...werebeasts?
Mash:
Master, orders please!
--BATTLE--:
Jeanne:
How did those monsters get here?
Mash:
It makes no sense to me either. However...
I do feel that you're the key, Jeanne.
Jeanne:
Me?
True, this France is my homeland.
Jeanne:
I will certainly not allow anyone to ravage it–
...Huh?
Fujimaru 1:
What is it?
Fujimaru 2:
Notice something?
Mash:
Jeanne?
Jeanne:
Yes, that could be it...
Jeanne:
We must hurry to the throne!
Most likely, this will solve this mystery!
Mash:
Wha...?
Are we facing...a demon next?
Jeanne:
Stay calm, Mash.
That is only a monster that looks like a demon.
Jeanne:
The one they serve–is 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!
Mash:
It's you...!
Mephistopheles:
Oh, so you know who I am?
Is it possible that we have been allies?
Mephistopheles:
In that case don't worry!
I have been summoned by someone else.
Mephistopheles:
That is to say, I can kill you all without any problem!
Mash:
...Ugh...
Jeanne:
Mephistopheles...is your name, right?
I have one question for you.
Mephistopheles:
Do you?
Then out with it.
Jeanne:
What is it with this charade?
Mephistopheles:
That, you see–
Jeanne:
Are you trying to tell me that everything I did was pointless?
Jeanne:
Or possibly, since France does not exist now–
Jeanne:
Are you testing me to see if I will raise my banner and rally the people?
Mephistopheles:
My, my! That is an excellent answer!
I applaud you! A great round of applause, everyone!
Mephistopheles:
So, what of it?
How does that make you feel?
Jeanne:
To be honest, It certainly makes me feel awful.
But in the end, this is all a fantasy.
Jeanne:
I have nothing to fear from a fantasy.
Mephistopheles:
However, what about a logical fantasy?
Mephistopheles:
This town is an actualization of the assumption,
"what if you never existed."
Mephistopheles:
Jeanne d'Arc!
O Holy Maiden of Salvation!
Mephistopheles:
You alone do not make the world go round!
Nay. Whether you act or not...the people are happy!
Jeanne:
...
...
Mephistopheles:
Neither a king nor a hero, and to borrow your own words, neither a saint as well–
Mephistopheles:
How dare you worry about the world's transformation!?
Fujimaru 1:
What's wrong with it?
Mash:
...!
Mephistopheles:
Who asked you?
My question was meant for Jeanne d'Arc–
Jeanne:
It's exactly as you say.
...I may have been meaningless.
Mephistopheles:
Heheheh.
Jeanne:
–However, does one only act if there is meaning?
Mephistopheles:
...What did you say?
Jeanne:
The fate of mankind is bright, vibrant, yet cruel.
Jeanne:
Just as life can be full of meaning, death can also have equally as much significance.
Jeanne:
People act when it's "meaningful."
People don't act when it's "meaningless."
Jeanne:
Acting or staying immobile while knowing the future.
To me, that is not what humans are.
Jeanne:
–Let me put it clearly!
Jeanne:
I'm not looking at the future.
I merely head down the path I have chosen for myself.
Jeanne:
Let me be even more explicit.
"Tomorrow is another day"–That's all there is to it.
Jeanne:
That is my answer.
Tell that to whoever hired you.
Mephistopheles:
...I see. I see.
I see. I see!
Mephistopheles:
So, your heart will not break.
In that case! I will have to physically break you.
Mephistopheles:
...No. Wait a moment.
I haven't been able to make really witty comments.
Mephistopheles:
Could it be that I am the one that broke?
Could it be? ...Yes, it could be!
Jeanne:
Take this world as it is.
Even if you have no hope, and all you have is despair.
Jeanne:
...So people, without halting, can keep their chins up and move forward.
Jeanne:
Regardless of brambles, regardless of pitfalls.
I will–choose a path where I can march forward!!
--BATTLE--:
Mephistopheles:
Heheeheeheehee!
Is my role to be over so soon!?
Mephistopheles:
Well, I guess it's all right!
If I am over there, tell myself that I said hello, all right?
Mephistopheles:
Kind regards for the mischievous Mephistopheles!
Until we meet again!
Jeanne:
...I'm so sorry for getting you involved in this, Mash and Master.
Jeanne:
It seems that you and I must again
...fight one more fight together.
Jeanne:
This is a fight challenging what I believe in.
Jeanne:
If you would, please, Master.
Will you join me?
Fujimaru 1:
Of course.
Fujimaru 2:
I promise.
Jeanne:
...Thank you, Master.
My God is with Me II
Jeanne:
Seventeen years living in that village.
Seventeen years with my family.
Jeanne:
Peaceful days spent helping out my parents and praying at the church. A precious time in my life.
Jeanne:
...But I threw it all away.
I left it all behind for the sake of victory.
Jeanne:
Master... Master, please wake up.
...Oh, what a relief. You're awake.
Fujimaru 1:
Where am I...?
Jeanne:
It appears we are on a deserted island.
Well, not deserted now that we are here.
Fujimaru 2:
Could this be...?
Jeanne:
Master. I believe I am to blame for this. I'm very sorry for causing you trouble in such a busy time...
Fujimaru 1:
Don't worry about it.
Jeanne:
...Thank you very much, Master.
Jeanne:
As for our present situation... It seems there is nothing on this island.
Jeanne:
It is small. I do not sense anything demonic...
But there are no caves, and nothing man-made either.
Fujimaru 1:
Which means...?
Jeanne:
It appears that we are inside a dream, like last time.
Jeanne:
And there is one more thing that I have noticed:
this time around, we are not in a place from my memory.
Jeanne:
...I'm embarrassed to say this, but I'm at my wits' end.
Jeanne:
What shall we do...?
Jeanne:
Wait a moment. It appears...that there's no need for us to simply sit and wait.
Jeanne:
See!? There's a ship.
It looks like it is coming towards us...
Jeanne:
...I sense very strong magical energy coming from that ship. Something is definitely up.
Fujimaru 1:
What do you mean?
Jeanne:
Based on the situation, it's likely some torment from my past, like last time.
Jeanne:
...But the theme this time around is strange.
Jeanne:
I may have seen the sea,
but I've never been aboard a ship...
Fujimaru 2:
Should we ignore it?
Jeanne:
Well, as we are alone on an island in the middle of the ocean, getting passage on that ship would seem to be our only choice.
Jeanne:
Um...unless you are saying that you want to enjoy a leisurely vacation on a deserted island, Master...
Jeanne:
In which case, I will do my best to make that happen!
Fujimaru 1:
No, please! That's not it!
Jeanne:
Hehe. I know.
Jeanne:
Our only problem is that it's unclear what kind of people are aboard the ship. If only they were pirates, it would be easy...
Fujimaru 1:
Easy?
Jeanne:
Yes, if I take it on myself to discipline...I mean, persuade them, I'm sure they will listen to us.
Jeanne:
...Master. Something's coming.
Jeanne:
They've sent over a small boat.
It seems they want us to get on it.
Jeanne:
There doesn't seem to be anyone on that larger ship, though... Things just keep getting stranger...
Fujimaru 1:
Let's go.
Fujimaru 2:
We're getting on.
Jeanne:
Oh, Master!
Please be careful as you board!
Jeanne:
It may be a trap!
Jeanne:
...I had my suspicions... It really IS a ghost ship...
Pirate A:
...Ungh...booze...trea...sure...
Pirate A:
Wenches... Good-looking girls...
Amazons... Tanned... Abs...
Pirate B:
Pink hair... Ditzy...
Pirate C:
Braids... Glasses... Intellectual...
Fujimaru 1:
Just like the Beard-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named...
Fujimaru 2:
Why are pirates all the same...?
Jeanne:
Even in death, they think almost exactly like Blackbeard, don't they...
Jeanne:
Either way, I cannot allow them to remain.
The dead deserve a peaceful rest.
Jeanne:
...Let's go!
--BATTLE--:
Fujimaru 1:
Strange. Something weird slipped in.
Jeanne:
L-looks like we got everyone!
Fujimaru 1:
The ship's starting to move...!?
Jeanne:
It appears the ship itself possesses magical energy. If we stop it prematurely, we will be stuck in the middle of the ocean.
Jeanne:
...It doesn't seem to want to harm us.
Let's continue our course.
Narration:
In the end, man always seeks to make the impossible...possible.
Narration:
This is at once a diabolical power and a ray of hope, a desire to make the unknown...known.
Narration:
...Yes. That is what being human means.
Narration:
That very fiendishness is precisely what led to so many discoveries in the Age of Exploration.
Narration:
Conversely, the desire for righteousness and justice can make people commit acts of unspeakable cruelty–like when I was burned at the stake.
Narration:
Man's vices can be forgiven... But what of his virtues?
Jeanne:
Master!
I see a ship up ahead!
Jeanne:
Is it...drifting? Its sails are tattered.
Fujimaru 1:
Looks like there are people on board.
Jeanne:
They're waving at us.
The ship is coming closer, so I'm going to talk to them.
Jeanne:
What's going on? Did something happen!?
Crewman:
Help!
We're about to sink!
Crewman:
Let us aboard!
Fujimaru 1:
Hey, we stopped...
Jeanne:
Looks like everyone's coming aboard regardless of what we have to say about it...
Fujimaru 2:
Let's help them out.
Jeanne:
Of course.
Hehe. I'm glad we're on the same page, Master.
Jeanne:
You there!
We'll extend the plank to your ship, so please hurry!
Drifter:
Thank you... Thank you!
Jeanne:
Women and children first!
You still have time!
Jeanne:
...
Jeanne:
Strange... So few people on a ship that size shouldn't be enough to sink it...
Jeanne:
Is that everyone!?
Crewman:
No, there's more!
There's still two on board!
Crewman:
Hey, you two!
Jeanne:
Eh...? No...it can't be... Impossible...!
Jeanne:
Wh-why, why are you here!?
Fujimaru 1:
Jeanne...?
Jeanne:
Why are you here!?
Mother...!?
Crewman:
Oh come now. You don't even know the half of it yet!
Mephistopheles:
...Hello, hello! Long time no see!
It's been, oh, a few days since we last met, I believe?
Mephistopheles:
Everybody stop!
Jeanne:
Mephistopheles!
What the hell are you...!?
Mephistopheles:
Well, they're just background characters. I wouldn't want them to cause trouble, so just ignore them.
Mephistopheles:
...Now then, Jeanne d'Arc. Excluding me, there are two people left on board this ship.
Mephistopheles:
One is your own mother!
Mephistopheles:
Thank you so much for coming all the way from France!
Mephistopheles:
Just kidding! Keheeheehee!
Mephistopheles:
But wait, there's more! Our last guest of honor needs no introduction...but I'm gonna do it anyway!
Mephistopheles:
He is...the filthy bishop who, under England's orders, led you to your execution at the stake!
Mephistopheles:
A real human dumpster fire... The man who was bribed for his judgment, who consigned your soul to the flames!
Mephistopheles:
The man who laughed and jeered while you were burning. Yes, you should know who it is by now!
Jeanne:
Pierre Cauchon!
Mephistopheles:
Eeexaaactly! Now let's untie these two!
Mephistopheles:
This won't hurt one itty-bitty bit, okeydokey?
Pierre Cauchon:
...P-p-please don't pull...
Ouch! Ow! Ow! Ow!
Mother:
...Oh, Jeanne...
Mephistopheles:
Oh, but that ship of yours? It can only carry one more. Let more than that aboard...and it will surely founder!
Mephistopheles:
Now, Jeanne d'Arc!
Make your decision!
Mephistopheles:
Who will you save? Your mother, who has loved you your entire life, or this old geezer who scorned you to the very end?
Mephistopheles:
Well? Well? WELL!? Whatcha gonna do!?
Jeanne:
...Oh. The answer is easy.
Mephistopheles:
Huh?
Jeanne:
I will simply get off. They can have my place.
Mephistopheles:
...There was not a bit of hesitation there.
Shoulda seen that coming!
Jeanne:
...Mother. You are probably an illusion...
Jeanne:
But I'm glad I could see you once more. Now, please, board our ship.
Mother:
B-but...
Jeanne:
Bishop Cauchon.
...You go too. Hurry.
Pierre Cauchon:
...
Pierre Cauchon:
I-I am not wrong.
You are a witch!
Jeanne:
...And that is fine.
What a stubborn man you are.
Fujimaru 1:
Come back!
Jeanne:
No. This is the right thing to do.
I'm very sorry, Master.
Fujimaru 2:
I'm going with you!
Jeanne:
...
Jeanne:
Wh-what a surprise.
Jeanne:
I don't know what to say, Master... I'm happy, but such an attitude will lead to an early death for you!
Jeanne:
I'm one to talk? Y-yes, that's true, but...!
Mephistopheles:
...How could you forgive a man like Pierre Cauchon?
Jeanne:
My mother's sadness will fade one day, just as, in time, my distaste for the bishop will disappear too.
Jeanne:
It is the sole province of God to judge what is evil.
As humans, all we can do is fight against it.
Jeanne:
This man may never have my forgiveness, but salvation is a different matter.
Jeanne:
If it's possible, I shall save him.
However many times I must.
Mephistopheles:
But didn't you hear what his last words were?
There was not an ounce of remorse in them.
Jeanne:
It is not for me to demand remorse, regret, or repentance. After all, humans cannot be other than what they are.
Jeanne:
...Mephistopheles. This ship is going to sink, correct?
Jeanne:
You should move over to our ship one as well. You may be a Servant, but I'm sure it would still be a problem for you if you were to be stranded out at sea.
Mephistopheles:
Oh my. You really are an interesting person...to your own detriment!
Mephistopheles:
But to the individual who had summoned me, I'm sure this is such a buzzkill!
Mephistopheles:
I'm sure they are positively apoplectic right now!
Mephistopheles:
So now I shall demonstrate that your choice was a mistake!
Jeanne:
Eh...!?
Fujimaru 1:
A Noble Phantasm!?
Jeanne:
Wha...!?
Mephistopheles:
I did not want you to take this game so seriously!
This is merely an imitation! A sham!
Mephistopheles:
Ah, but then again, these things are imitations that are so very close to being real.
Mephistopheles:
At least, your real mother would probably have reacted the same way. And even Pierre Cauchon would definitely say what he said!
Jeanne:
Mephistopheles...!!!
Mephistopheles:
...Ehehehe! Very good!
I do so ADORE that look on your face!
Jeanne:
Master! That ship is no longer safe!
Please jump over here!
Fujimaru 1:
O-okay!
Mephistopheles:
Aha. So Master's come too.
Well then... Come, my Shadow Servants!
Jeanne:
Shadow Servants...!
Just who are you working for!?
Mephistopheles:
Oh, don't you worry your little head about that.
It's playtime!!!
--BATTLE--:
Mephistopheles:
Keeheeheehee! I lost again!
Jeanne:
You were a strong opponent!
Mephistopheles:
Kahahahahahaha!
That's not how it was supposed to be, Jeanne d'Arc!
Mephistopheles:
Our loss was determined the very moment you chose to sacrifice your own life without hesitation!
Mephistopheles:
Why? Don't you get it?
I am the great demon, Mephistopheles!
Mephistopheles:
If you don't fall from grace, the only other choice is for us to lose!
Mephistopheles:
Well, looks like I'm still going to get overworked!
Thanks for playing!
Mephistopheles:
See you again! Byeee!!!
Jeanne:
He disappeared again.
It doesn't seem like we defeated him, though...
Jeanne:
Still, I'm starting to understand what his intentions are.
Jeanne:
Let's do our–
Jeanne:
Master? Um, are you by chance...mad?
Fujimaru 1:
You shouldn't throw your life away recklessly.
Jeanne:
Errr... But at that moment, there were no other options...
Jeanne:
Well I, um, thought that would be the best solution...
Fujimaru 2:
Please don't die.
Jeanne:
Um. Th-that line really gets to me...
Jeanne:
But in that situation, the only choice I could have made was to do what–
Fujimaru 1:
I know.
Jeanne:
I'm glad you understand!
Fujimaru 1:
I'm still mad.
Jeanne:
...I-I-I'm sorry!
Jeanne:
I know! Chaldea!
When we get back to Chaldea, I'll treat you to anything!
Jeanne:
Whether we go to Boudica or Emiya...
It'll be your choice!
Jeanne:
My journey will continue.
But the end is also on the horizon.
Jeanne:
Even if that journey ends, I would like to continue traveling with you, Master. To fight as a Heroic Spirit.
Jeanne:
Protecting humanity.
Protecting virtue.
Jeanne:
That is what I wish for, and nothing more.
My God is with Me III
Narration:
...I don't feel pain from being burned.
...I don't feel grief from being cursed.
Narration:
The only thing I feel is immense, overwhelming heartbreak. It's not my body that's being consumed, but my soul.
Narration:
Since I don't seek salvation in ascension,
the stake doesn't fill me with despair.
Narration:
Instead, I find myself entranced by the flames.
The beautiful, magnificent flames.
Narration:
Even as they reduce my flesh to ash,
I can feel the holy flames purifying my soul.
Narration:
Thus began Jeanne d'Arc the Servant. The young girl's final moments, now little more than hazy memories.
E：???:
...Wake uuup!
Wake up, wake up, wake up pup pup pup!
Fujimaru 1:
That voice... Isn't that...
E：???:
Wake up, or you'll start to hear my shrillest laugh in surround sooound!
Fujimaru 1:
Are you trying to curse me!?
Mephistopheles:
Theeere you are. Wakey wakey, eggs and bakey!
It's me, Mephistopheles!
Mephistopheles:
What an unexpected, but delightful,
surprise to find you here!
Mephistopheles:
May I ask what brings you out this way, Master?
Fujimaru 1:
...Can I go back to bed now?
Mephistopheles:
No, no, no, nonono! We are long since past that!
Yes! Long since past!
Mephistopheles:
Sadly, our present situation is sliiightly less than ideal for sleepyheads!
Mephistopheles:
Why is that, your pleading eyes ask?
The answer is simple.
Mephistopheles:
Because the way things are going,
the world will soon be destroyed!
Mephistopheles:
...All right, let's go over this world.
Mephistopheles:
As I'm sure you've already guessed,
this is a non-dream dream. You know, that old saw.
Mephistopheles:
There's no getting in touch with Chaldea here.
We may as well be cut off from the entire timeline.
Mephistopheles:
The only place this world connects to is itself.
Mephistopheles:
I believe it belongs to Jeanne d'Arc.
Mephistopheles:
And your task here is to destroy it.
Fujimaru 1:
Okay...so what about you?
Mephistopheles:
Ooh, harsh! Well, you know,
I have my own reasons for being here.
Fujimaru 2:
What are you doing here, Mephy?
Mephistopheles:
Maybe I'm here because, of all the Servants in Chaldea, I'm the closest there is to everyone's image of the Devil?
Mephistopheles:
Oh, and I also have my own connection to that Ruler, as you know.
Mephistopheles:
Now, on that note, let's be on our way!
The final battlefield awaits!
Mephistopheles:
Oh, I do beg your pardon.
Mephistopheles:
Final battle or no, even I must admit that showing up dressed like the Devil would be in poor taste!
Mephistopheles:
So, without further ado...!
E：Mephistopheles:
What do you think?
Now I look just like any other soldier!
Fujimaru 1:
Wow, that's handy...!
E：Mephistopheles:
Of course, it might be easier to just cast a perception inhibitor spell and be done with it, but this way is more fun.
E：Mephistopheles:
Now then, you there, soldier. It sounds like the whole town is abuzz. Pray tell, what might be going on?
Soldier:
Oh, they're about to hold an execution.
E：Mephistopheles:
An execution, you say?
Soldier:
Aye, they say Jeanne d'Arc finally confessed to heresy.
Fujimaru 1:
Wha...!?
E：Mephistopheles:
My, my, whatever are we going to do now?
E：Mephistopheles:
Historically, this is where she is meant to be burned at the stake.
E：Mephistopheles:
Even if, hypothetically speaking, we were to Rayshift in and save her at the last second...
E：Mephistopheles:
...the end result would almost certainly be the same.
E：Mephistopheles:
Whether Jeanne is burned at the stake,
or ends up dying of old age...
E：Mephistopheles:
...her role in history has come to an end,
and I doubt it would have any other effect.
E：Mephistopheles:
If she succeeded at avoiding the stake and tried to stand on history's stage once more, I imagine there would be secret efforts made to...you know.
Fujimaru 1:
Assassinate her...?
E：Mephistopheles:
Indeed. I imagine Charles VII, or perhaps someone else, would betray her, and she would meet a bloody end nonetheless.
Fujimaru 2:
Betray her?
E：Mephistopheles:
Indeed. I'm guessing she would be betrayed again,
and end up getting murdered anyway.
E：Mephistopheles:
Aaanyway, none of that matters in this world!
E：Mephistopheles:
There may be nothing to stop us from leaving her to her fate, but there is nothing stopping us from saving her, either!
Citizen:
It's Jeanne d'Arc!
It's the witch!
Citizen:
Poor thing. I don't see why they have to execute her.
Citizen:
Hey, they say she's a witch.
Citizen:
Forget the cross! Give her a good stoning!
Citizen:
Is God going to punish all of us for this?
Or just the priests carrying it out?
Fujimaru 1:
Wait a second. That Jeanne is–
E：Mephistopheles:
Indeed, she is. Or isn't, rather.
E：Mephistopheles:
That's neither Jeanne the Rogue Servant,
nor the actual Jeanne from history.
E：Mephistopheles:
That's Jeanne d'Arc...the Ruler.
E：Mephistopheles:
Which perhaps means that if she's burned at the stake now, she may just cease to be your Servant.
Fujimaru 1:
What!? We've got to do something!
Prosecutor:
Order! We will now carry out the sentence of execution on Jeanne d'Arc!
Prosecutor:
This girl claimed she was a saint! She claimed that she heard the voice of God! She defied the Church!
Prosecutor:
She had no compunctions about engaging in the worst kind of heresy. She is beyond redemption!
E：Mephistopheles:
My, oh my. This is true of all these sorts of witch trials, of course...
E：Mephistopheles:
...but I do so enjoy this gloomy atmosphere!
E：Mephistopheles:
Hm? Why are you looking at me like that?
Do you think I'm not normal or something?
Fujimaru 1:
To put it lightly.
E：Mephistopheles:
Oh...
Fujimaru 2:
Yes, but then again, you are Mephy, after all.
E：Mephistopheles:
Hohoho, you know me so well! No wonder you've been able to keep me on as a Servant!
Prosecutor:
Do you have anything to say for yourself, Jeanne d'Arc?
Jeanne:
...
...
Prosecutor:
...It would appear you do not.
Very well, light the fire!
E：Mephistopheles:
...So, what are you going to do now, Master?
Fujimaru 1:
I'm going to save her.
E：Mephistopheles:
Ahh, just as I thought!
In that case, I think I'll join you!
Fujimaru 2:
Are you coming with, Mephy?
E：Mephistopheles:
Oho. So your going to save her is a foregone conclusion, and the only question is whether I will be joining you, hm?
E：Mephistopheles:
Of course I will!
E：Mephistopheles:
But first, another change of clothes...
E：Mephistopheles:
Ah tah ta tah♪
Let's go do this thiiing♪
A：Prosecutor:
Hm? You there, who are you!?
Soldiers, stop them!
Mephistopheles:
Annnd switch!
Soldier:
Y-yeowch!? That's hot!
Soldier:
What the hell was that!?
That man... Don't tell me he's...
Soldier:
The Devil!?
Prosecutor:
Settle down! Settle down!
Soldiers, kill that jester!
Mephistopheles:
Nobody's killing meee!
Jeanne:
Ah...
You...!?
Prosecutor:
Khh...! Never mind that!
Just light the cursed fire!
Prosecutor:
So what if the Devil has come to save the witch!?
Kill them both and be done with it!
Jeanne:
...Please, stop this.
Don't...!
Fujimaru 1:
Sorry, but I can't leave you to burn!
Jeanne:
I mean it!
This is wrong...!
Jeanne:
I...I'm supposed to...
Fujimaru 1:
That doesn't matter!
Jeanne:
Master...!
Jeanne:
...I...
D：???:
...You wished for it, didn't you, Jeanne?
Jeanne:
Huh...?
Prosecutor:
You said it, you said it, you said it!
We heard you, we heard you, we heard you!
Prosecutor:
You did all hear that, didn't you everyone?
[♂ He /♀️ She} said it plain as day, didn't [♂ he /♀️ she}?
Prosecutor:
Fujimaru said [♂ he /♀️ she} was going to save Jeanne d'Arc! And what's more...she herself asked to be saved!
D：???:
That's right, Jeanne d'Arc has wished to be saved!
Now, Jeanne. Darkness has awoken within you!
D：???:
That's enough of the jester act!
It's time to show who I really am.
Jeanne:
What the...!?
You're...!
C：Mephistopheles (?):
My, my, oh my, my, my. What can the humble prosecutor Mephistopheles do for you?
Mephistopheles:
What the? Another one of me? You know, I could swear something like this happened before.
Jeanne:
...This must be the next part of that dream...
And that must mean you're here.
D：???:
Figured it out, did you? Well, I guess it was getting kind of obvious by this point.
Jeanne:
A version of me dressed in black...! But I thought you disappeared after the Holy Grail was collected!?
Jeanne Alter:
...It did. Since I was the Holy Grail,
I was fated to disappear once it was collected.
Jeanne Alter:
But it turns out that the Holy Grail was nothing more than my source of magical energy. I exist because that's what Gilles wished for.
Jeanne Alter:
Even after the Grail was recovered and that time period repaired, his wish remained.
Jeanne Alter:
Nor did the wish itself ever disappear.
In which case, why wouldn't I still exist?
Jeanne Alter:
That said, I'd lost almost all of my power. If I'd been left to my own devices, I would have disappeared...
Jeanne Alter:
But then...you stopped me, Jeanne.
Jeanne Alter:
You acknowledged my existence without even realizing the truth.
Jeanne Alter:
You discovered your own dark side...one that was never meant to exist in the first place.
Jeanne:
But...I...
Jeanne Alter:
That's right. You didn't accept me.
You said I couldn't possibly exist.
Jeanne Alter:
...And you were right.
But I still had something to say about it.
Jeanne Alter:
I exist!
Jeanne Alter:
Whatever the circumstances of my creation,
I was still created!
Jeanne Alter:
...But even though I could advocate for my own existence, there was only so much else I could do.
Jeanne Alter:
Namely, create a small world, summon Mephistopheles, and poke whatever darkness you had inside.
Jeanne Alter:
...Sure, my last two attempts might have ended in failure.
Jeanne Alter:
But this stake...that was immutable.
Jeanne Alter:
This was the place where Jeanne d'Arc's dreams came to an end.
Jeanne Alter:
Even if Jeanne herself had given up and decided to offer herself to the Lord...introducing a third party changes things considerably.
Jeanne Alter:
Especially one who wishes for nothing more than to save her, and is willing to act on that wish.
Fujimaru 1:
In other words...
Jeanne Alter:
Now do you get it? That's right!
I'm talking about you, Fujimaru!
Jeanne Alter:
You've gone and proven that Jeanne d'Arc did have a secret desire to escape her fate!
Jeanne Alter:
In her very last moments, she saw hope in you.
Jeanne Alter:
And so she wanted to be saved!
She wished for it! Desperately!
Jeanne Alter:
But she thought that wish was wrong,
was evidence of her own dark side!
Jeanne Alter:
Once she decided to abandon what was right and cling to her own life, that was the moment I took root inside her!
Mephistopheles:
My, my, you don't say.
Is that true, other me?
C：Mephistopheles (?):
Oh yes, quite true. Hmm, it's rather difficult to tell us apart, isn't it? Let me give myself another name.
Mephistopheles (Enemy):
I'll be Mephistopheles with “(Enemy)” after my name.
Mephistopheles (Enemy):
Jeanne d'Arc's other half summoned me here.
Jeanne Alter:
Of course, just about everyone wants to stay alive,
and there's really nothing wrong with that.
Jeanne Alter:
But for her and me...that wasn't true.
Jeanne Alter:
Right, Jeanne?
Jeanne:
Ghh...!
Fujimaru 1:
Jeanne!
Jeanne:
I was careless... I never expected to be forced to acknowledge her like this...!
Fujimaru 2:
Are you okay!?
Jeanne:
...Yes.
But, it looks like...I really did end up acknowledging her.
Jeanne:
But we can talk later.
Right now, we need to stall her!
Jeanne Alter:
This is it, Mephistopheles!
The final showdown!
Mephistopheles (Enemy):
Indeed, indeed. Everyone, I would just like you to know that I'm truly sorry about this. ...Release!
Jeanne:
Khh...!
Mephistopheles:
My, my. What shall we do now, Master?
Mephistopheles:
I really must say that I think retreat remains an eminently viable option.
Jeanne Alter:
...Good point. I suppose I am in your debt.
Jeanne Alter:
If you want to wake up now, that's fine with me.
Do that, and I'll let you go.
Jeanne Alter:
It'll be just like you never had a Ruler at all.
Jeanne Alter:
That'll take care of everything.
Jeanne Alter:
But...if you're planning on defeating me,
not that you could...
Jeanne Alter:
...Well, at that point you saving my life won't matter. You'll get no mercy from me.
Mephistopheles (Enemy):
I'd get out of here if I were you.
Go on, other me, persuade them!
Mephistopheles:
Good point.
All right, here's my attempt at persuasion.
Mephistopheles:
Master, I'd get out of here if I were you.
Mephistopheles:
That shock alone has already transferred over half of Jeanne's power to her Alter.
Mephistopheles:
Even if I joined you two,
we'd all be hopelessly outmatched!
Mephistopheles:
You do remember what your obligations are as the Master destined to save humanity, don't you?
Fujimaru 1:
Yeah, I remember.
Mephistopheles:
...Then what's your answer?
Fujimaru 1:
I'm going to save her!
Jeanne:
I had a feeling you were going to say that!
Fujimaru 2:
I'm going to fight, and I'm going to win!
Mephistopheles:
I knew it!
Mephistopheles (Enemy):
Oh, my, what happened, other me?
That wasn't very persuasive at all.
Mephistopheles:
Of course not!
Mephistopheles:
If you think this is enough to stop [♂ him /♀️ her},
you don't know Chaldea's Master at all!
Mephistopheles:
Wooo! That. Was. Awesooome!
I just wanted to say that, naturally!
Fujimaru 1:
Whatever you say.
Fujimaru 2:
Gah! My eyes!
Both:
?
Jeanne:
Master, are you sure about this?
Jeanne:
I'm at less than half my full power right now.
We may both be Rulers, but she has the upper hand.
Jeanne:
I'd bet the two Mephistopheles are evenly matched, too. There's no way we can win.
Jeanne:
Even knowing all that, are you sure you still want to fight?
Fujimaru 1:
We've both seen worse, right?
Jeanne:
...!
Jeanne Alter:
...!
Fujimaru 2:
You didn't run.
Jeanne:
...No, I didn't.
Jeanne:
That way of thinking isn't going to get you very far.
But, then again, that might be why I was summoned in the first place.
Jeanne:
Even if I am just a ghost who only happened to exist at one point...I think I can still help you.
Mephistopheles (Enemy):
So we're going to fight after all, are we?
What a shame.
Mephistopheles:
Indeed. I'm a pacifist, I'll have you know!
Mephistopheles (Enemy):
But, I guess that's okay!
Mephistopheles:
After all, I'm Mephistopheles.
I make fun of saints and demons alike!
Mephistopheles (Enemy):
You know it!
Mephistopheles (Enemy):
Okay, ghostly boys and girls, I hope you like playing with fire, 'cause the Dragon Witch is about to roast you alive!
Jeanne:
...Everything else aside, having two of him around is extremely confusing!
Fujimaru 1:
Couldn't agree more!
Jeanne Alter:
...Ugh, that clown is a real pain.
Well, at least I can fight jester with jester.
Jeanne Alter:
Now, what are we going to do about these scattered memories of yours?
Jeanne Alter:
Specifically, this group of ordinary,
decent folk whipped into a mob frenzy!
Jeanne Alter:
Look at the anger on their faces, just like monsters! Hmm... I think I'll go ahead and turn them into REAL monsters.
Jeanne Alter:
Well, Jeanne d'Arc?
Think you can defeat me now!?
Jeanne:
I don't know if I can defeat you,
but my pennant is telling me I have to try.
Jeanne:
Let's go, Master!
--BATTLE--:
Jeanne:
The Lord forgives all sin and wickedness. He rescues the lives that crawl forth from the grave, grieves for them, and takes mercy upon them...
Mephistopheles (Enemy):
My, my, how impressive! It looks like ghosts just aren't enough to put up a decent fight anymore!
Mephistopheles (Enemy):
In that case, how about this?
Come on up, anonymous Servants!
Jeanne:
Shadow Servants!
Mephistopheles:
What, them? Those are just a few shadows that happened to be hanging around.
Mephistopheles:
They're not even self-aware.
Trust me, we have nothing to worry about!
--BATTLE--:
Jeanne:
Got you...!
Mephistopheles (Enemy):
My, my, so you did!
Well, Master? What's the plan now?
Jeanne Alter:
...Don't tell me you're worried I might lose?
You know they call me the Dragon Witch!
Jeanne Alter:
I wield disaster as a weapon. I was made to sow despair wherever I so much as breathe.
Jeanne:
Oh no. Don't tell me...!
Mephistopheles:
Wooo! That's amazing! I haven't felt my eyes almost pop out of their sockets like that in a long time!
Jeanne:
Faf...nir...!
Jeanne Alter:
That's right! Fafnir, my adorable personal dragon. And this time...he's going to rid me of the righteous Holy Maiden once and for all.
Jeanne:
...Even so, I am not going to lose!
Jeanne:
It doesn't matter who you call to come fight on your behalf! We'll beat them all!
Jeanne Alter:
What, because of God's blessing?
Jeanne:
In part. The Lord is always by my side...always helping, even if only a little.
Jeanne:
But the other part is, of course,
thanks to my friends and my Master.
Jeanne:
They console me when I'm powerless to do something,
and pick me up when I slump in defeat.
Jeanne:
That's all the salvation I need.
Jeanne:
I may not have been saved in history,
but I know their desire to help me is genuine.
Jeanne Alter:
...I see you're as much of a teacher's pet as ever.
God, you piss me off.
Jeanne Alter:
Fine, then. Let's settle this once and for all. We'll see who wins: me and my dragon, or you and your Master.
Jeanne Alter:
Let's have a nice pleasant duel to the death, Jeanne d'Arc!
Jeanne:
Just what I had in mind.
Come at me, Fafnir, Mephistopheles.
Jeanne:
Come at me...my other self who fell from grace.
The Alter I once so vehemently rejected!
Mephistopheles:
Wonderful. Then this will truly be the final showdown!
At last, her long and winding journey will come to an end!
Fujimaru 1:
I'll back you both up with all I've got!
--BATTLE--:
Jeanne Alter:
No...way...
Mephistopheles (Enemy):
Welp, looks like we lost...
Mephistopheles (Enemy):
But then again, I suppose there was only so far I could go as a jester. What a shame. Maybe we should invite someone more fun to join our little party.
Mephistopheles (Enemy):
Then again, maybe the Counter Force went easy on us, pitting me against you?
Mephistopheles:
Not at all. If anything, I think it was a dreadfully cold-blooded decision. This Lord guy seems like a real sadist, if you ask me.
Mephistopheles:
After all, if I hadn't been here,
that woman you're with would never admit defeat.
Mephistopheles:
The fact that you and I are equally matched means that she has only herself to blame if she loses.
Mephistopheles (Enemy):
Ohhh.
Nooow I see!
Mephistopheles (Enemy):
Well, there you have it, Master.
I'm so terribly sorry.
Mephistopheles (Enemy):
It may not have looked like it, but I really was doing my best out there, you know?
Jeanne Alter:
How...?
It shouldn't have been possible for me to lose!
Jeanne Alter:
You lost your power!
I was the one who took it!
Jeanne:
I didn't defeat you alone.
We did it together.
Jeanne:
...Yes, I did end up creating you.
But I didn't regret that at all.
Jeanne:
Instead...I was happy. Happy to know I was actually the sort of person who wanted to live on more than anything.
Jeanne:
Happy to know I was the sort of ordinary person who felt joy at seeing others come to her rescue.
Jeanne:
So I was genuinely happy to see that Master didn't think twice about saving me.
Jeanne:
I didn't fight as a Holy Maiden. I fought you as just another Servant, and I won. That's all there is to it.
Jeanne:
That isn't about faith,
however weak or strong it might be.
Jeanne Alter:
...What a disgrace.
Guess this is really it for me.
Jeanne Alter:
Nothing I did worked out, right to the end...
Jeanne:
...I don't know if I'd say that. I did acknowledge you as the darkness that exists inside me.
Jeanne:
You're another side of my Heroic Spirit. You could end up getting registered as an Anti-Heroic Spirit.
Jeanne:
Who knows? Maybe there will come a time when your power will be exactly what is necessary to save the day.
Jeanne Alter:
...Is that supposed to be a joke? I'd rather disappear forever than get dragged into something like that.
Jeanne Alter:
But if I have no choice,
I hope I can at least change my class first.
Jeanne Alter:
I'm not cut out to be a Ruler.
Jeanne:
...And that brings my story to a close.
Master...thank you for everything. Sincerely.
Fujimaru 1:
You know, thinking back on it now...
Fujimaru 2:
I kind of get the impression this was all my fault...
Jeanne:
Yes, it may well be.
Jeanne:
But isn't that how it is with friends and allies?
I know I've made plenty of trouble for you.
Jeanne:
Besides...it's like I said earlier.
Jeanne:
This made me really happy.
Jeanne:
I was so happy I got to see you running in to save me.
Jeanne:
No other reward could possibly compare to that.
Jeanne:
That goes for you too, Mephistopheles.
I was so happy that you came to save me.
Mephistopheles:
Reeeally? I'm not used to this sort of thing,
so I'm not quite sure how to respond to that.
Mephistopheles:
But, as long as you enjoyed yourself, that's all that matters. Even better if it made you smile!
Mephistopheles:
Ahh, it really is fun being a Servant.
Mephistopheles:
This little adventure truly was like a dream come true, so to speak! Well, see you later!
Jeanne:
Haha, whatever you might be, devil or otherwise...there's nothing more beautiful, or more fun, than joining forces and fighting together.
Jeanne:
All right, Master, what do you say we awaken from this dream?
Jeanne:
Your journey to protect humanity is still far from over, after all...
Narration:
...And so ends one of the stories of Jeanne d'Arc.
Narration:
Jeanne would go on to experience many things, and eventually, an Avenger of her would be born as well...
Narration:
But that...is a story for another time.