Malzeno/Grand Order

Reprieve

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"I see, so Saint Martha left us with a lead," Ritsuka, feeling refreshed after a night of good rest, spoke with her usual cheerful voice, but there was an underlying concern about this.

"That's correct. A Dragon Slayer was said to be kept hidden due to her actions. Saint Martha made sure of it," Malzeno continued, also feeling like his old self after taking a dip in the lake.

"I believe we may encounter some trouble," Mozart added. "We can't be sure that the Dragon Witch doesn't know this either."

"Lighten up," Elizabeth interjected with her eyes closed and arms crossed. "We'll still beat them silly, so don't be the typical boorish coach."

"I agree with the kid," Malzeno smiled. "More enemies means more opportunities to fight. I can't pass up a chance like that."

"You two..." Mozart was at a lost for words at the pair, but silently resigned to his fate with a sigh.

"If we do encounter forces, what then? I'm sure we'll face tougher challenges," Kiyohime said behind her fan.

"Naturally the best course is to beat them up. But I have a feeling it'll be worse."

"Why is that?" Jeanne asked, her eyes conveying her confusion like flickering lamps.

"As you all know I come from a different World, or for simplicity sake, a different Earth," Malzeno began, his crimson eyes burning like a furnace.

"We're not just fighting the Evil Dragon. We will be facing my archenemy, Giasmagorm, the Archdemon."

A chilling silence reigned, only to be interrupted by Roman's shout.

"SAY WHAT?"

"You're not joking," Roman continued. You can feel his anxiety through the transmission.

"I never lie, he is here, even now his stench bothers me," Malzeno spat. "This isn't like fighting a Servant. I have no doubt that we will win, but it's best if you know the gravity of the situation."

"How dangerous are we talking about?" Mozart asked, albeit with the same feeling as Roman.

"He's the original master of these," Malzeno pointed to the Qurio on his hand.

"I've noticed that you have far less now," Mozart pointed out, getting Malzeno to nod.

"They've returned to the Archdemon. And considering how the Dragon Witch operates, I'm positive Giasmagorm will be more difficult for me this time around. I may even die."

"...." Jeanne remained silent as Malzeno doubted himself, but he still seemed positive that he could win.

Was there truly no hope? She did not wish to meet this beast if it could have Malzeno second guessing himself. He did tell her specifically he was weaker than he was before the affliction last night, but he was still able to keep the Archedemon at bay.

"Most of all, it was Gilles De Rais who summoned him here due to a fracture between our respective worlds."

"Wait, how do you know that?"

"You're not going to believe me, but it was the will of the planet, Gaia," Malzeno said without hesitation.

CLANK!

"That was Roman fainting," Da Vinci said, picking up Roman's slack. "But this does line up well with how you were able to be summoned here."

"Indeed, I made a promise to her as well to protect the planet. If I leave Giasmagorm around, he can turn this world barren."