It was a change Jeanne Alter herself hadn't even noticed.
But it had undeniably occurred.
From wanting to destroy the world to not wanting the world to be destroyed... a significant leap.
Philosophically speaking, this meant her tendency toward "self-destruction" was gradually fading.
In its place was a more positive emotion:
To live.
This world might be beyond saving, but there was still one existence she cherished, one that made her want to keep living in it.
For that, she was willing to raise her flag of rebellion against divinity once more... but this time, not to vent her anger.
"Everyone, listen, I have an idea…"
With a tone both hesitant and hopeful, Jeanne Alter shared her vision:
"I want to build a new nation on this land."
"A kingdom free of betrayal!"
This was the "brilliant idea" She'd spent ages pondering.
... She would prove her revenge wasn't mere "impotent rage"; it stemmed from a loftier wish and her superior ability.
"I'll do better than that Jeanne ever could!"
She declared confidently, as if already envisioning herself as a leader guiding her people to glory.
But there was a problem...
"Hold on."
"You're saying, after you've killed most of the people on this land and alienated the rest…"
"You want to recruit them to support you in building a nation?"
Elizabeth stared at the Dragon Witch in disbelief.
She'd thought Kiyohime's lovesick brain was foolish enough… but Jeanne Alter's obsession outdid it by far.
"What were you doing earlier?"
Elizabeth asked, baffled.
Honestly, if Jeanne Alter hadn't started with those massacres and instead rallied the French as "Jeanne" for a "holy vengeance." She might've already marched to Rome and been crowned Pope.
But now, with the world in this state… it was hard to salvage.
"I know it's difficult."
"That's why I called you all here to brainstorm!"
Jeanne Alter was frantic.
She knew her mind wasn't the sharpest... but three heads are better than one. Couldn't three "monsters" Together come up with a good plan?
"Sorry, you know I'm no good at this… my dream is just to be an idol."
"A nation? Why build a nation? Will my beloved be in it?"
... Well, no, they couldn't!
Jeanne Alter had overestimated the two monster lolis' brains and underestimated the trouble she'd caused this land.
Indeed, after slaughtering most of the population, how could she build a nation here?
"I'm such an idiot!"
Her briefly lifted spirits plummeted again at this insurmountable obstacle... she slumped over the table, utterly defeated.
But at that moment...
Roar...
A sudden dragon's cry snapped Jeanne Alter out of her despair and failure.
"You say you have a plan? What plan?"
"Wait... that's right, that's an option."
"How didn't I think of it!"
Listening to the white dragon's suggestion, Jeanne Alter's eyes shifted from hollow to vibrant.
By the end, as she heard Alaric's full "blueprint." She couldn't contain her excitement, seizing her dragon flag.
"Tomorrow... no, now."
"I'm doing this now. You all go rest!"
...
The next day.
Perhaps the bed was too comfortable, or the castle too safe.
In any case, the savior duo, who should've been on high alert, didn't wake until past 9 a.m.
"Morning, Mash."
"Good morning, Miss Elizabeth, Miss Kiyohime."
The orange-haired girl yawned as she entered the castle's dining hall.
On the table were foods prepared by Kiyohime... slices of bread, cups of milk, and a large plate of grilled sausages.
Very much in the era's style.
"By the way, Miss Kiyohime and Miss Elizabeth are Servants, right?"
"We were in such a rush yesterday… could you tell us what's happened in this era?"
At the table, Ritsuka Fujimaru activated her EX-rank social skill, trying to build rapport with the two Servants.
She succeeded... and failed.
Succeeded, because she had a peculiar charm that even a Counter Hero like Kiyohime didn't immediately dislike.
Failed, because she'd asked the wrong people!
Kiyohime and Elizabeth, since being summoned to this land, had been wandering the wilderness until Alaric brought them to the castle yesterday. They vaguely knew something was happening out there, but ask them for specifics… they'd mumble for ages without saying anything concrete.
"I see."
"Guess we'll have to hope for that other Servant."
"Right, where's the one in black armor? Where'd she go?"
Ritsuka Fujimaru began fishing for info on Jeanne Alter.
But before the two girls could answer, an urgent beep-beep-beep sounded from her wrist.
"Ritsuka, Mash, trouble!"
A translucent blue holographic screen projected from her watch into the air.
A man with orange hair tied in a ponytail, wearing a white coat, spoke in a frantic tone, reporting their latest findings:
"According to our scans, there's a massive surge of abnormal creature activity outside the castle... minimum thirty thousand…"
"Fifty thousand!"
The man's words were cut off by an excited female voice from outside the castle.
"Saviors from the future, open your eyes and witness!"
"This power… is my defiance of divinity, my rejection of your so-called future!"
"Dragons, grant me strength!"
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