Chapter 1257: The Girl Bound Upon the Pyre

Jia Bai Li gritted her teeth: "What do you mean by a feminized version of Gabriel? If it weren't for the President's overwhelming strength, I'd give the President some face!"

She'd smash your dog head to pulp! Thor Odinsson: "...... A saint of a church."

Sounds impressive.

Loki: "I'm thinking! If this is a saint of a sect that's incredibly powerful and world-famous..."

Loki: "Then if she becomes my retainer, she should become strong in the shortest time possible—maybe even catch up to Ais quickly!"

Bai Jing Heizi: "I feel like, aside from wanting to take on retainers, Loki Miss is always half-dead!"

Fourth Hokage: "Only retainers can spark Loki's interest."

I think this is perfectly normal!

Su Xiao Xiao: "...... Indeed! And it has to be a beautiful, young female retainer."

After all, she's a trash moe yuri goddess."

Loki: "!!!"

Loki: "What do you mean by 'trash moe yuri goddess'... Even if you're the President, you owe me some respect!"

Su Xiao Xiao: "Dare you deny you're currently powerless?"

Loki 29: "That's just because I sealed my divine power! That's all."

Su Xiao Xiao: "Loki Miss, those are all excuses."

Face the current situation and accept your fate!"

Loki: "......"

Thor Odinsson: "Though I already know the situation, every time I see the name 'Loki Miss'... I feel like vomiting blood!"

Fallen Angel Twelve-Winged Black Cat Clan: "Because Thor had an association."

Thor Odinsson: "......"

Jackie Chan Doesn't Want to Do Archaeology: "This is truly a sad story."

Tony Isn't the Richest: "Don't be too upset! Thor, let me tell you—just get used to it!"

Thor Odinsson: "Sorry! I just can't get used to it, aaaaah!!"

Su Xiao Xiao: "Jeanne."

Darque.

Young Lady Saint! Can you pop up for a moment?"

Su Xiao Xiao: "Everyone is welcoming you so enthusiastically—if you don't even pop up, they'll be deeply disappointed!"

...... Bound upon the pyre.

Watching the firewood being added, Joan of Arc clasped her hands together and silently prayed.

Joan of Arc's expression was utterly calm.

Facing death, she felt fear, but more than that, she felt relief.

After countless battles, she had long grown accustomed to death, and used to it.

Just as she closed her eyes, she discovered a guild interface had appeared in her mind.

Joan of Arc's expression froze.

The guild chat room was filled with many people chatting.

Joan of Arc had never learned to read.

She was a genuine illiterate.

Yet she could effortlessly understand the meaning of every single character in the guild chat room, leaving her utterly stunned.

In that first instant, Joan of Arc formed a deduction in her mind, her lips moving slightly.

"Could it be... divine mercy? Since I'm about to reach the end of my life, the Lord no longer merely grants me visions—but truly appears in my mind, communicating with me."

A surge of excitement rose in Joan of Arc's heart.

She saw Su Han calling her name, and noticed the highly visible "President" characters preceding his name, distinct from ordinary members.

Thoughts flashed through Joan of Arc's mind.

"Could it be... he is the ruler of this place? The God of Catholicism?"

Joan of Arc immediately wanted to respond, but she couldn't read.

So even though she wished to reply, she didn't know how to type—until, in her hesitation, she suddenly realized: every thought in her mind appeared directly in the guild chat bar.

Ready to send at any moment.

After a moment's hesitation, she sent the line.

Jeanne.

Darque: "Is this a divine revelation? I never expected that at the final moment of my life, I would no longer merely hear the Lord's voice—but truly communicate with the Lord and the angels... This is my greatest honor."

Hei Qi Yihu: "The Lord and angels dare not speak!"

Xiao Mei Yan: "The magical girls dare not speak either."

Pure White Spirit Master: "The silver-haired half-elf trembled, too afraid to speak."

Ainz Ull Gown: "The undead necromancer who hasn't yet achieved manifestation dares not speak!"

Youkai Sage: "The youkai sage silently passed by."

Arcueid: "...... Is this some kind of special game? Then I'll join too! The True Ancestor Princess dares not speak."

Jeanne.

Darque: ""

Joan of Arc blinked, staring at the string of races.

She fell silent.

Had she misunderstood? It wasn't the Lord's mercy at all—it was the demon's guidance! Thinking of this, Joan fell silent, opened her eyes, surveyed the dense crowd around her, and bit her lip slightly.

Had she truly been abandoned by God? After a brief silence, Joan exhaled, then closed her eyes again and entered Daolegong Society.

And this time, a brand-new message in the society caught her attention.

Gabrielle: "Outstanding graduate of the Angel Academy! Gabrielle harshly scolds you all, you backstabbing bastards."

Jeanne.

Darkel: "...... Are you an angel?"

Gabrielle: "Though I'm ruined now, I am indeed a genuine angel—987, no mistake."

Jeanne.

Darkel: "...... Is that so? Then that's perfect!"

After a brief silence, Joan finally sighed in relief, a faint smile tugging at her lips.

Hearing that an angel existed in this society proved at least that she had not been truly abandoned by God.

As for these...... the True Ancestor's Princess! the Death God! the half-elf! What exactly are they...? Though Joan was deeply curious, she did not know whether she should ask.

Su Xiao Xiao: "Jeanne."

Darkel.

I'd like to help you change your name—is that alright?"

Jeanne.

Darkel: "No problem at all!"

Su Han, seeing Joan's agreement, immediately changed Jeanne's name to Joan of Arc.

Though Jeanne was her true name, it wasn't as well-known as Joan of Arc.

Joan of Arc: ""

Joan of Arc: "No need to add 'of Arc'... If you really wish to, just call me Joan."

Su Xiao Xiao: "Can't be helped! We're used to it—leave it like this."

Too lazy to change it."

Joan of Arc: "...... If that is your wish!"