The Servants of the Great Holy Grail War are the same.
While Jeanne was eating, I used Clairvoyance to see the Servants.
Black Faction
Saber・Siegfried, Archer・Chiron, Lancer・Vlad III, Rider・Astolfo, Caster・Avicebron, Assassin・Jack the Ripper, Berserker・Frankenstein.
Red Faction
Saber・Mordred, Archer・Atalanta, Lancer・Karna, Rider・Achilles, Caster・Shakespeare, Assassin・Semiramis, Berserker・Spartacus.
The Masters are also the same... and by the time we were summoned, all the Masters of the Red Faction except Shishigou Kairi had been brainwashed by Semiramis's poison. Effectively, the only real Masters are Shishigou and Amakusa.
The Black Masters are similar. Assassin's Master is already dead, and Rikudo Reika has become Assassin's Master. Since she is a descendant of a distant magus lineage like Uryuu Ryuunosuke, she has Magic Circuits, so it's possible.
Nothing has changed except for my summoning.
And... I see a future where Karna attacks us. This is really... maybe it would be better to build one faction ourselves to completely crush the Red Faction.
"Munch munch..."
"... What are you planning to do when we get to Trifas?"
"Huh? First... mediation, right? Preventing civilian casualties and stopping foul play when the two factions properly fight. Essentially, we're doing the overseer's job."
"What if there are those who attack us despite that?"
"You mean us, the Rulers... We would first have to determine why they are doing that. Whether it's the will of the entire faction or an individual's intention. If it's the faction's will, we would have to impose a penalty."
"Isn't the punishment too light? The moment they attack the judge, their intention to eliminate the judge is clear. In that case, even elimination isn't enough."
"That could be too biased. If that causes one of the two factions to gain an advantage, then we would be deviating from neutrality."
"... Indeed, you and I are a bit different. No, actually, I wasn't summoned for mediation. You probably know that too."
"I know. I was summoned because there was a fear that the Greater Grail might be used for something dangerous."
Does she know what the Greater Grail really is...? No, maybe even a Ruler wouldn't know. Those three families really made it well, huh. They're hiding information again, I suppose. Well, the materialization of all human souls is a great undertaking that must be kept secret. Realizing the Third Magic to save humanity.
It's practically no different from giving the Third Magic to all humanity. In essence, the fundamental goal of the three families is no different from Amakusa's. That must not happen... If it does, humanity will stagnate, just like Atlantis and Olympus. The Servant Universe is the only case where the Third Magic succeeded. The reason I was sent is because this is a worldline where there is a probability of failure if Jeanne and Sieg fight to stop Amakusa as in the original story.
"Do you know what the Greater Grail is?"
"Isn't it a omnipotent wish-granting device?"
"On the surface, yes... It can be used that way, but its true function is different. The realization of the Third Magic."
"!?"
"You should know that much, right? Materialization of the soul... Death exists, but one enters the realm of immortality where they do not die from lifespan or illness. If that happens... what would become of humanity?"
"Don't tell me that's Yggdmillennia's goal?"
"Huh? No, no~ They're not interested in that. Their goal is reaching the Root, not that. The one who desires that is... the Red Faction. To be precise, the leader of the Red Faction. Kotomine Shirou. That man."
"Kotomine Shirou...?"
Did the Grail not convey that? Well, it seems it doesn't pass on Master information that far.
"He is the Master of Red's Assassin, a Ruler who survived the third Holy Grail War."
"!?"
Jeanne slams the table and stands up. She looks flustered.
"Is that... true? But, a Ruler... why?"
"It's Einzbern's foul play. They yearned for victory through the classes of Ruler and Avenger, and summoned a Ruler. The man summoned as a Ruler is the Japanese Amakusa Shirou, who is not famous as a Ruler, so the foul play could be concealed. He has been sharpening his sword for the past 60-odd years. Through revelation, he knew the Great Holy Grail War would occur and prepared. Already, all Masters of the Red Faction except for the Saber Master have been brainwashed by the Assassin. In short, the Red Faction will do anything to get their hands on the Grail."
".... But, I was summoned to mediate the Great Holy Grail War. Even if his goal is that. I have no right to stop him until he gets the Grail. Moreover, I can't be sure of that. Amakusa Shirou... isn't Amakusa Shirou Tokisada a man called almost a saint in Japan? And how could a person who is a Ruler wish for..."
"He's not a real saint. And he's a fanatic who thinks it's God's will as long as he himself isn't punished."
"...."
She sat down, showing a very troubled expression.
"Frankly, I also have no intention of intervening until he steals the Grail. Out of respect for you. Whoever gets the Grail, I won't stop them as long as they don't do something crazy like giving the Third Magic to all humanity or something equivalent. I was summoned to prevent such a situation. I don't care who gets the Grail. However, if the Grail falls into his hands, I will abandon my position as judge and eliminate him. That is my mission."
"... Hoo, I understand. I comprehend the story. But, is that possible for you alone?"
"I didn't say I was alone... Well, you'll see later. Probably, the Red Faction will attack us soon. Let's wait until then."
"..."
Jeanne still doesn't seem to trust my words 100%. It's difficult to immediately believe someone different from the Fergus of myth she knows from information. Still, I told her first because she wouldn't know if I didn't.
Well... if we call them, what faction would we be? Red and Black... White would be good.
There's an unexpected person included too... but whatever.
We set off towards Trifas, and as the day grew dark, we decided to stay at a hotel.
"The same room?"
"Yes, isn't one enough?"
"Hey... I'm smaller than you, but I'm a man, you know? And older than you?"
"Eh... is that so? I definitely felt like a younger brother..."
"Let's not say younger brother. It makes me uneasy."
Don't treat me like a younger brother, you saint...!
"Are you sure it's okay? I'm a man too, you know? Of course, even if I go crazy, I wouldn't do something like assaulting you, but isn't it uncomfortable living with the opposite sex?"
"Not really... it was like that in the army, you know? Of course, when I changed clothes or washed, the men were blocked from entering."
"A wartime situation with a countryside sensibility, huh... Hoo, fine. I understand. Asking for separate rooms would be ignoring you, so I'll accept..."
Due to the saint's stubbornness, we decided to share a room... Still, a man and a woman sharing is a bit inappropriate.
"You wash first. I have to organize the luggage."
"Understood."
I take a shower first and organize my thoughts. That holy maiden seems to see me as a child a bit too. Even if not as a younger brother, there's a high possibility her attention is drawn to the existence of a sibling, which scares me a little.
"I'm done washing."
"Ah, yes."
As Jeanne goes in to shower, I sit on the bed and ponder. Really, sharing a room with a woman makes me uncomfortable, so this won't do.
Swishaaaa~
Jeanne showers happily. Compared to the medieval times she lived in, modern showers felt incredibly good.
"Hoo~ I can't completely believe the Ruler's story... but if it's true, he'll definitely be pushing himself alone."
Jeanne, who is both a Ruler and a heroic spirit. She thinks that if the situation unfolds as Fergus says, he will definitely be pushing himself alone. On the outside, he looks like a child who seems younger than her to anyone. Jeanne felt a little sorry for such Fergus.
"He says he's older... but he must have been summoned in his childhood form. Here, I, as the older sister, must be strong."
And interpreting things in her own way, Jeanne is convinced she is the older sister. She thinks that as the older one, she must do well. Thinking that, she finishes her shower and comes out...
"My, you're really pretty, aren't you?"
"....... Who are you?"
However, after finishing her shower, getting dressed, and coming out, she sees an unfamiliar woman with pink hair.
"Let me introduce you, Ruler. This is Medb, my wife. Among my Noble Phantasms, there is one that summons my wives, you see? Even so, I'm a married man, and sharing a room with another woman is a bit uncomfortable... Is that okay?"
"Ah, wife...?"
"I'm Medb. You're pretty for a country girl, want to be friends with me?"
Jeanne, who had been convinced that the younger brother was just putting on a brave front, was utterly bewildered by the sudden situation of a real married man who even summoned his wife.
"... I'm Jeanne d'Arc. Nice to meet you..."
"Yeah yeah~! Don't be uncomfortable, let's get along! Really~ Fergus, getting involved in this kind of thing again? But I think it's good because it's another modern trip~!"
"Haha, is that so? I summoned Medb because she's the most sociable and would get along well with the Ruler... but looking at the Ruler, maybe Nessa would have been better..."
"Nessa can only use Conchobar's future sight! A strong woman like me is more suitable, right? Hey hey, Jeanne? Do you have a guy you like?"
"No... I don't..."
"Then what about Fergus?"
"What are you saying, Medb!?"
"Ah, why not~ I also like cute kids like this? I don't really discriminate between men and women, and with women, it's fun and feels good together, right? Hey Jeanne, have you ever done it? Masturbation?"
"My wife is a lump of desire... I'm sorry.
"...."
Jeanne regretted a little that she had suggested sharing a room for no reason.
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