-203- A completely different battle

"Clang!"

The sound of metal clashing erupted like bursting flames within the vast hall.

The pure white holy flag and the pitch-black dragon flag collided heavily, causing both flags to wrap around each other and transform into sharp spears, intertwining with each other.

"Clang!" "Clang!" "Clang!" "Clang!"

With each clash, sparks flew as the white and black flags relentlessly collided, creating a shower of sparks.

Jeanne and Jeanne Alter resembled two winds of different colors on the battlefield, their figures intersecting at astonishing speeds. Their weapons traced elegant paths as they engaged in intense combat.

"Ha!"

With a powerful shout, Jeanne swung her holy flag, causing it to spin agilely in her hand. It resembled blooming lilies and swirling vortices, generating gusts of wind. She abandoned her previous defensive strategy and unleashed an astonishing offensive.

"Hah!"

Jeanne Alter also roared defiantly. Swinging her black flag, layers of energy surged forth, creating a heavy fire wind. She advanced without retreating, meeting Jeanne head-on.

The two Servants, identical in appearance, clashed fiercely. Their flags, vibrant and radiant, collision and friction created dazzling radiance.

This scene was completely different from two days ago; it was no longer one-sided.

Back then, Jeanne Alter had been able to overpower Jeanne.

However, this time, Jeanne wasn't just focused on defense. She had the ability to counterattack.

Though the battle wasn't evenly matched, Jeanne had more than just endurance; she now had a genuine chance of victory against Jeanne Alter.

This change was easily understood with a bit of thought.

"Is getting that human Master's magical energy so exhilarating for you, Saint?"

Jeanne Alter spoke these words and swung her flag upward, splitting the air like down with flames as it descended towards Jeanne.

"...!?"

Ignoring Jeanne Alter's provocation, Jeanne pivoted and allowed her holy flag to once again trace a circle. After rotating around her, the flag abruptly jolted upward.

"Clang!"

In midair, the holy flag and the dragon flag clashed once more, creating an impact that released a burst of energy.

The two continued to exert force against each other, causing the two flags to incessantly clash against each other, sending sparks flying.

Sensing the enemy's strength, Jeanne had only one thought in her mind.

"I can do it!"

Although victory wasn't certain, with the magical energy Rozen provided, Jeanne's abilities had improved. She could at least see a possibility of victory now, as opposed to before.

This sentiment wasn't only within Jeanne; even Rozen thought the same.

"Even with the power of the Holy Grail, she's not invincible yet."

If he could support Jeanne well, then even in a one-on-one situation, victory against Jeanne Alter, who possessed the Holy Grail, wasn't an impossible task.

Just like during the Fuyuki singularity, Rozen had achieved victory against the holder of the Holy Grail, King Arthur.

This time, Rozen also intended to defeat this formidable opponent.

Thus, right at the start of the battle, Rozen not only provided a large amount of magical energy to Jeanne but also used Rigid Body to enhance her physical abilities. This change was significant compared to their battle two days ago.

Regarding Magic Resilience and Magic Defence, Rozen wanted to bestow them upon Jeanne as well. However, if he did so, the magical energy consumption would be too immense, making it unsustainable in the long run.

In that case, it was better to only use Rigid Body to enhance her overall abilities, then seize the opportunity to decide the outcome with a decisive blow, using Magic Resilience or Magic Defence.

Rozen had thoroughly considered this.

Naturally, Rozen's Heaven's Eye had long been fully activated, encompassing the entire battlefield within his perception.

In this situation, Rozen saw through all of the enemy's attacks and provided constant guidance to Jeanne.

"To the left!"

Following Rozen's guidance, Jeanne swiftly retreated to the left.

"Bang!"

Almost simultaneously, the ground beneath her exploded, showering countless fragments.

A demonic ant burrowed through the ground there, causing Jeanne Alter to sink down.

"Do you think the same move will work forever!?"

This time, Jeanne Alter wasn't caught off guard but instead spoke mockingly. She leaped into the air, evading the collapsing ground.

However...

"Do you think I'll just keep on using the same move!?"

In response to Rozen's retort, the shattered rocks suddenly halted in midair. Like bullets, they shot towards Jeanne Alter's direction.

Now Rozen's Telekinesis was at play.

"...!?"

Jeanne Alter's expression shifted slightly, but she didn't show any fear. Waving her black flag, she immediately ignited a large expanse of flames, covering the front.

Jeanne Alter's expression shifted slightly, but she showed no fear. She swung her black flag, causing a large expanse of flames to ignite and spread forward.

"Vroom!"

The bullet-like fragments that shot forth were engulfed by the flames, emitting muffled sounds as they collided. Then, as if melting away, they disappeared without a trace.

However, Jeanne Alter hadn't noticed at all.

Her leap and swing had caused her body to shift slightly to the left.

And right there, Jeanne, who had just followed Rozen's instruction to move away, was waiting.

"Now!"

Rozen's concise command rang out.

Before that, Jeanne had already leaped into the air and charged upward.

"Thud!"

Amidst the heavy impact, the flagstaff of the holy flag landed heavily on Jeanne Alter.

"Ugh…!"

Jeanne Alter grunted, being sent flying.

Two days ago, Jeanne Alter had delivered such a blow to Jeanne, sending her flying.

Now, it was time for payback.

"Ohh...! Jeanne...!"

Seeing this scene, caster, who was constantly controlling sea demons to attack Rozen, widened his eyes. He seemed disbelieving as he shouted and turned his gaze over.

"Now's the time!"

Seizing this opportunity, Rozen empowered Mash with Rigid Body, who had been supporting the barrier and defending against the sea demons' tentacles and Venom from all directions.

"Take her down, Mash!"

"Yes, Master!"

With a resolute response, Mash deactivated her Noble Phantasm.

"Haaa!"

With a strong battle cry, Mash shattered the ground beneath her feet and charged toward caster.

"Boom----!! "

All the sea demons that obstructed her path were sent flying by Mash's shield, as she turned into a charging war machine.

"What...!?"

Caster finally turned his head back, but it was already too late.

Mash, with her impressive momentum, crashed into caster.

"Thud!"

The impact was so powerful that it generated a shockwave. The terrible force hit caster, sending her flying and tumbling to the ground.

Under Rozen's command, both enemy Servants were knocked down.

The situation had completely turned towards Rozen's favor.