In the city of the Dragon Kingdom of Guidance.
The lively celebration continued until the morning of the next day.
Elizabeth sang all night, her voice so hoarse she could barely speak; Black Jeanne, wrapped in bandages, drank all night... she was just short of pouring those wines, aged for who knows how many years, into a pool to stage a scene of ultimate debauchery and indulgence.
If she were a real monarch, she would surely become a foolish ruler, right?
... Not only others, but even Black Jeanne herself thought so.
For no other reason than to fully enjoy the beauty of life while she could, as a foolish ruler.
"Hehe... "
"You know, when I was fighting that ahoge woman today, I was scared to death."
"I thought I wouldn't make it back at all."
The drunken Black Jeanne was helped back to her enormous bedroom by her subordinates.
Alaric lay by the fireplace, looking at the alcohol-reeking black witch with a slightly disdainful gaze, and shifted his body a little to the side.
But Black Jeanne stuck to him like glue.
The dragon scales, which should have been very smooth, now seemed as if they were coated with adhesive. Black Jeanne hugged tightly, impossible to shake off.
"Whew... "
Soon, even breathing sounds arose. Alaric looked back and, upon finding that she could actually fall asleep in such a situation, could only helplessly change his position to continue curling up, allowing her to enjoy sleep in a slightly more comfortable position.
"Really... "
"Even though you're so badly injured, you shouldn't drink so much alcohol."
...
Black Jeanne slept for a whole day and night.
Just like before, during her sleep, the false Holy Grail created by the Demon King Goetia continuously provided her with magical energy, healing her physical wounds.
After a day and night's rest, her external injuries were almost healed, and even her internal strength had recovered about thirty percent.
In this state, although she couldn't engage in life-threatening battles, she had no problem with regular daily activities.
"Get moving, get moving!"
"What, didn't you eat or something?!"
"I don't care, before it gets dark today, I must see this building completed!"
"If you don't finish, you'll work overtime, even without sleep!"
Black Jeanne, getting up from bed, after a brief moment of mental daze, once again transformed into a foreman, throwing herself into the city's construction.
The city was almost completed.
The main buildings of the city were already constructed, leaving only some minor details on the peripheries, as well as the construction of streets and other facilities... of course, although these tasks seemed insignificant, they still required a lot of time. Their difficulty was no less than that of building those structures.
Black Jeanne worked overtime urging those dragon servants, wanting to see the city completed as soon as possible.
... But when that day truly arrives, will she regret today's urging?
Alaric watched Black Jeanne, sensing the false Holy Grail hidden within her body.
He could feel that the tool created by the Demon King Goetia, specifically designed to collect the [Ashes of Human Order], was becoming increasingly complete under Black Jeanne's efforts.
"There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world."
"Those incredible miracles often require an even greater price to be paid."
If before, Alaric was still somewhat uncertain, now he was almost certain.
The moment that city is completed is when this segment of human history will be thoroughly distorted.
A kingdom of the undead standing in the world of the living... regardless of its ultimate fate, its very existence is a denial of the Human Order.
And the Dragon Witch who rules this city... no matter what she truly thinks or what she hopes to become, her very existence will become a defiance against the [Human Order], forever rejected by [Humanity].
... In other words, if she can realize this...
"Then the gate to the Human Order will open for you."
"You will no longer be a life born from a wish, forever unable to gain the recognition of the Human Order."
"This is the final test."
"No one can help you; it's a test only you can pass."
Alaric stood at the top of the castle, overlooking the city, looking down at that foolish woman who was unknowingly walking towards her final destiny.
He didn't know what the outcome would be.
But no matter what choice Black Jeanne makes, he will fully support her decision and sincerely wish for her future.
"No matter what the future holds."
"I only wish that your ending is without regrets and splendid enough."
...
Outside the city of the Dragon Kingdom of Guidance.
Looking at the pure white city before her, White Jeanne, who had come here alone, gulped subconsciously.
To be honest, she really didn't want to just walk into this city like this.
She would rather storm into the city as an attacker and have a real fight with that Dragon Witch who was swaggering around using her name.
But... "I'll leave the next matters to you."
"Huh? Me?"
"Yes, only you can do it."
"Gather intelligence on Black Jeanne, approach that Master and try to persuade her to return, and also try to build a good relationship with that white dragon... these are things only you can do."
For some reason, Artoria suddenly assigned her many tasks.
At first, White Jeanne was hesitant... no, she didn't believe it at all.
But when she secretly activated her [Revelation] skill and found that the divine guidance matched exactly what Artoria had said... even this Saint Jeanne, who could loudly refute enemy interrogations and fight the entire Inquisition single-handedly without losing ground, could only accept her fate.
"This matter started because of you."
"Naturally, it must also end because of you."
This was the revelation given to her by the divine.
It was also the important mission she bore, having been resummoned to this world when she should have returned to heaven.
"Since even the divine says so... then there's no other way."
Looking at the city before her.
The white saint, trying her best not to think about what would happen next, mustered her courage and carefully walked towards the unfinished city gate.
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