chapter 6

The battlefield held its breath.

On one side stood Jeanne d'Arc, the saint chosen by the Holy Grail itself, her silver armor gleaming beneath the moonlight. She had judged kings, defied armies, and commanded miracles.

On the other—Goku. A warrior who had arrived in this war unbound by its laws. A force beyond human understanding.

Jeanne held her banner high. "This war is sacred. It is not a playground." Her golden eyes locked onto Goku's. "If you will not leave willingly, I shall remove you myself."

Mordred whistled. "Heh. You're really gonna fight him, huh?" She rolled her shoulders. "Better hope you last longer than I did."

Goku grinned. "Aw, you're gonna fight me too? That's great! I can tell you're really strong!"

Jeanne exhaled. This wasn't going to be easy. She had faced many warriors in her time—but none like this.

She planted her banner into the ground. "Then I will prove to you the will of the Grail."

A radiant aura surrounded her, the blessing of the Lord himself strengthening her body. The winds howled. The earth trembled.

Then she lunged.