Chapter 419: I Am the Man Chosen by the Holy Grail

Chapter 419: I Am the Man Chosen by the Holy Grail

As the Ruler with the "Servant Radar" ability, Jeanne sensed the presence of the Black Assassin before anyone else. However, she did not reveal this to the others, not knowing the Assassin's intentions, and this also aligned with her agreement with Artoria.

Unexpectedly, the Assassin kept approaching the house without stopping.

Even more surprising was that just as Jeanne was about to give a warning, Jack jumped up and said, "Papa's here," then opened the door and threw herself at the man Jeanne had met once before.

Jeanne was stunned—was the Black Assassin Jack's "Papa"? But Artoria had said that Jack was summoned by her Master, which meant he was Artoria's Master? Artoria's subsequent greeting confirmed this.

Before Shinji's appearance, Jeanne had often wondered what kind of person Artoria's Master would be. She never imagined it would be someone she knew, and moreover, a Servant.

"You are... Artoria's Master?"

Jeanne stood up from her seat, her sky-blue eyes fixed on Shinji. She saw him unhappily purse his lips and mutter something.

"You didn't take the bait. I was hoping to put on a bit of a teacher's act, but you didn't give me a chance. Ah, yes, you're right. Though it's a bit unbelievable, I am indeed Artoria's Master. No rule in the Holy Grail War says a Servant can't be a Master, right?"

As he spoke, Shinji pulled up his sleeve and unwrapped the bandage on his left arm, revealing three red Command Seals—the greatest proof and authority of a Master.

Seeing these three Command Seals, Jeanne completely confirmed Shinji's identity.

"Indeed, there is no such rule. Your status as a Master is legitimate."

"That's good." Shinji had been waiting for Jeanne to say this. "Artoria mentioned you wanted to see me?"

"Yes."

"For what? You don't expect me to continue teaching you math, do you?"

Noticing a hint of wariness still in Jeanne's eyes, Shinji played his trump card—cheating.

This was a method that an honest, diligent, and hardworking student would never think of. Specifically, using his contract with Justeaze to draw out the Holy Grail's colorless mana.

Though it was just a tiny amount, it was the most compelling evidence—look, I possess such pure Holy Grail mana, how could I not be a man chosen by the Holy Grail?

Finally, Jeanne believed Shinji's story, though she still had questions—

"Why didn't the Holy Grail inform me of your existence? Our cooperation would be far more efficient."

"You are the judge, meant to act openly and righteously. I am an assassin, naturally required to operate in the shadows. One in the light, one in the dark, a double assurance. If one side encounters trouble, the other can continue to act. I planned to contact you in the mid-to-late stages of the Holy Grail War, once the Grail had formed and the mastermind had surfaced. I didn't expect you to run into Artoria."

It was the truth, without lies, compelling Jeanne to believe.

"I see. So, have you discovered anything?"

"Finding nothing is sometimes the best discovery. After my investigation, none of the Black faction's Masters and Servants are violating any rules or showing anomalies. The problem must lie with the Red faction—Karna's actions the night you went to Trifas are the best evidence."

"But since that failure, they haven't taken further action."

"No action doesn't mean they don't intend to. It could be they haven't had the opportunity or something has delayed them. We can probe the Red faction Masters who have yet to reveal themselves to see what they're planning."

"How do we probe?"

"I have a plan—"

Shinji's eyes flashed, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.

PS: I am the man chosen by the Holy Grail, and you are the woman chosen by the Holy Grail. Quite a fitting match, isn't it?