Remove ads

A Fool's Study into Witchcraft [Little Witch Academia X Persona]

Reader mode
Remove ads
Patch said:
The alert annoyed me.

Which is weird, I don't think any of your other recent posts sent out an alert?
Click to expand...
Click to shrink...

That's your and your account setting's problem. Don't make a fool out of yourself screaming "dEaDfIcDeAdFiC" when I have been extremely transparent with this fic's progress. Remember, there are 2 people dropping us changes on Patreon, and they should be informed properly on what they are supporting.

To quote myself again:

741AuthorNCS said:
The day this fic dies is the day I get Isekai-ed by truck-kun.
Click to expand...
Click to shrink...
 
Last edited:
Total account of W earned for Wangari since CH 15:

Spacebattle: 19

SufficientVelocity: 18

FF.net and Other: 5

Total: 42 + 1 Z

WWWWWWWWWW
WWWWWWWWWW
WWWWWWWWWW
WWWWWWWWWW
WWZ

Thanks to everyone's work for making this grass-field of laughter for Wangari... we will miss her...

(I SAID I AM NOT DEAD-)

#Wangari草
 
741AuthorNCS said:
Total account of W earned for Wangari since CH 15:

Spacebattle: 19

SufficientVelocity: 18

FF.net and Other: 5

Total: 42 + 1 Z

WWWWWWWWWW
WWWWWWWWWW
WWWWWWWWWW
WWWWWWWWWW
WWZ

Thanks to everyone's work for making this grass-field of laughter for Wangari... we will miss her...

(I SAID I AM NOT DEAD-)

#Wangari草
Click to expand...
Click to shrink...
Wangari will always live. In our hearts.
 
I just got caught up on this story. It's very good so far, and the artwork is excellent too. I must admit that when I first started reading I was worried that Akko almost seemed like a Mary Sue due to being so overpowered relative to everyone else at the start, but I'm glad I stuck with it because I see that's not lasting now that the other characters are getting their Personas. I think you did a good job with keeping everyone in-character.
 
Timewinders said:
II must admit that when I first started reading I was worried that Akko almost seemed like a Mary Sue due to being so overpowered relative to everyone else at the start,
Click to expand...
Click to shrink...

Yeah, it's a typical responses when people read "this character get X power." Thanks, hundreds and thousands of Sue garbage.
 
So me and Cousin finally got around to watch BNA.

So a new untrustworthy TRIGGER character that helps the protagonist out of self benefit?



For real though, I am glad Michiyo Murase voiced another character before this fic is finished.
 
Remove ads
Beta by Small Nerd on SufficientVelocity Forum

Witch Hunter #1.5

Witch Hunters: The Maid of Orléans​

Unfortunately, Akko was forced to enter the cognitive world solo since everyone was either busy this afternoon (Amanda got detention especially) or too tired from other tasks to join her.

She casually strolled into the courtyard of Cognitive Luna Nova. This part of the school was still unexplored, and she couldn't say she wasn't excited to see what new surprises awaited her.

Just as she defeated some Shadows, the cognitive sky suddenly lit up with a blinding ray. "Eh?! What's going on?!"

From the radiance three figures descended onto the center of the courtyard. They were all very clearly angels, divine winged messengers of the Lord. The leader was a male angel in full armor while his two allies were female angels with blindfolds and... what could only be described as BDSM gear.

"Archangel and Angel…" Akko tensed and prepared for battle. She had battled this type of Shadow before, and from experience she knew they were weaklings compared to her. This should be a quick one.

The Archangel held up a hand. "Halt, o child of man. Please lower your weapon. We come in peace."

Akko was puzzled. She lowered her bat. "What do you want with me?"

"We have watched you from above on the orders of the Lord," one of the Angels began.

"Atsuko Kagari, the Wild Card. We have witnessed how you have vanquished the vile darkness of humanity with amazing expertise," the other Angel continued.

"So we have come to you with a request, in hopes of borrowing your strength." Archangel finished. All three divine servants bowed their heads respectfully.

"Tsk, who are they fooling over here?" Aradia commented in her mind. "Remember the rule, Akko. Never trust an angel type Shadow. Get rid of them and continue on our merry way."

"C'mon, Aradia. They are being pretty respectful about it and don't seem like the other angels we have seen before. Let's just hear what they have to say first." Akko muttered before she spoke. "Alright, what do you angels want my help for? If it is within reason maybe I will consider it."

"Splendid." Archangel said with delight. "Wild Card… we are attempting to revive a great saint who had served the Lord in the past."

"A… saint?"

"Yes… And we are very sure you have heard of her great name…"

"La Pucelle… the Holy Maid…"

"We seek to revive Saint Jeanne d'Arc."

Akko's eyes widened. Jeanne d'Arc was definitely well known even in Japan. In fact, Japanese pop culture might have liked her a bit too much. Perhaps because she reminded them of powerful women of Japanese history like Tomoe Gozen or Komatsuhime, or because of Japan's high value of pure maidens. The brunette could've sworn that there was a character based off the saint in every other medieval fantasy anime.

"Okay. You got my interest." Akko answered, beaming. While she was pretty sure those angels wouldn't be reviving the real Jeanne d'Arc since bring the dead back was impossible, she did hope to meet a Shadow based on the famous knight. "How do I help you?"

"Thank you for your assistance, o child of man." Archangel said with satisfaction. "In order to revive the saint, we will need you to gather some sacred relics for us."

"Regrettably, the foolishness of man has reduced our saint to ash. We need the relics to recreate her body before we summon her spirit forth to the material realm. Which is where you come in, Wild Card."

"The relics we need, however, are guarded by three powerful dark reflection of humanity that reside in this area. We lacked the strength to slay them… Please, defeat them and help us bring our saint back.

Akko let out a sigh, "So, a fetch quest huh… Alright then. Just what are those Shadows?"



-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-​


Entirely covered in leather, the Shadow was humanoid but with only one leg and one eye, carrying a blacksmith's hammer and tongs. He was busily banging away on some metal until Akko barged in.

"Oh, there you are! Ippon-Datara right?"

"wHo gOeS tHeRe?!"

"Long story short, I need that armor set you are making! Please hand it over so we don't have to fight-"

"oVeR mY dEaD bOdY!!!!"

-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-​


A towering cow-like monster, seemingly a bizarre fusion of a reptile and a metal furnace.

"So this is Moloch…. Hey, is there a way I can convince you to just turn off the fire just for a little bit? I just need some ashes from inside you and-"

The Canaanite god that once burned unfortunate children for sacrifice attempted to burn this one too. He let out a massive roar as the surrounding area burst into flame...


-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-​

A beautiful woman… or at least she would be if the right side of her body wasn't literally part red scaled dragon.

"Brave brat aren't you? To be so bold as to steal the treasure from me, Vouivre, the greedy one!" The Shadow bellowed, staring down Akko with her dragonic eyes. "If you want this treasured emblem you will have to take it from my cold dead claws!"

"Akko, aim for that gem on the forehead," Aradia suggested.


-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-​

Archangel and his allies met up with Akko again, who handed them the relics she had spent the last hour collecting.

"Incredible, Wild Card. Our sincere gratitude. To think you were able to gather them so quickly… Truly you harbor immense power."

"Thanks… the Shadows you had me go after wasn't too bad honestly… I have the feeling you guys might have been able to do it yourself," Akko said.

"Is that so? Either way, while you were doing us that favor, we have been preparing for Saint Jeanne's revival. Please come over… for you have earned your honor of being one of the first to witness her rebirth."

Archangel turned and flew to where his fellow angels were. Akko followed soon, arriving just as they finished placing the relics in a ritualistic manner.

"The time is nigh," the divine servants raised their voices as the sky lit up with a holy ray again. The Angels sang soothing chants while Archangel spoke to the heavens above . "O spirit of the saint who had served the Lord with all of her being… come forth!"

Akko was shocked when a laser beam slammed into the courtyard kicking up a massive cloud of dust. When it cleared, she realized it was actually a silver weapon that had fallen from the sky at insane speed.

It was a long spear, with a very large spear head with a golden tip, making it more of a bulky lance.

"Oh, interesting. If it isn't that weapon of the Cardinal Archangels," Aradia mused.

"Weapon… of the Cardinal Archangels?" Akko asked.

"You are correct, Wild Card," Archangel answered. "This is the sacred weapon granted to the Kingdom of France by the four Cardinal Virtues… Holy Spear Maltet!"

"The Holy Spear embodies the spirit of Jeanne and the will of her country… With it and the relics, she will once again walk the earth!" both Angels cheered. "Hallelujah!"

The spear pulsed with power, it didn't take long for light to consume it and the ritual area. Akko covered her eyes from the blinding radiance, all she heard was the mysterious sound of the ray and the cheering of the divine servants.

A beautiful blonde woman with a short haircut emerged from the light, dressed in full silver armor and on her back flowed the flag of France as her cape. Her eyes were closed while she held her sword up.

"T-This is Jeanne d'Arc?" Akko muttered in both awe and disbelief. "She's so pretty and regal…"

Archangel turned to face Akko. "Wild Card, there are no words to describe our gratitude toward you… However, may we be so bold as to ask another request?"

"Sure! What is it?"

"May we… offer your life to the saint?"

"Wha- WHAT?!"

Malice radiated from the divine servants as they flew to Jeanne's side. "Wild Card, we have concluded your spirit is pure… however we can not overlook your status as a Witch, which is a grave sin in the Lord's eyes."

"However, we are benevolent beings created by the Lord. So we will make an exception and welcome you into paradise despite that."

"You must shed your mortal existence so you may join the Lord in spirit. We will do that for you as a way to reward your kindness… Don't worry, we will ensure it is painless and blissful."

"Besides, offering you as a sacrifice to Saint Jeanne will be ideal. For this should take her mind off how mankind condemned her as a witch in the past!" Archangel finished as he banished his sword. "What's the mortal phrase for this…? "Win win for everyone" am I correct, Wild Card?"

The angels chuckled as if what they just said wasn't words only an insane killer could mutter.

"Called it…" Aradia sighed. "Remember, never trust the feathered freaks. Let's hope this is a lesson learned, finally."

"Oh…!" Akko grumbled as she pulled out her bat and summoned the Fool Arcana. "How about a big no thank you! I am not going to heaven at the tender age of sixteen! Bring it!"

Jeanne d'Arc opened her eyes.

"It is alright, child. Your opinion will change once you join the Lord's side," Archangel chuckled as if amused at a child's inexperienced view of the world. "Now-"

Suddenly, his laughter was abruptly, and literally, cut short as his head separated from his body.

"What in the Lord's name- O holy maiden have you gone mad?!-"

The Angels screamed as they were consumed by curse energy and fire. As the poor divine servants vanished into a dark clouds with cried of confusion and betrayal, a red aura flared. The saint's shiny armor turned dim, dark red tendrils spreading over her body. Her hair and skin color paled while her flag cape turned absolutely black. She pointed her blade at Akko, mad red eyes and black sclera full of rage glaring at the witch.

"J-Jeanne?" Akko took a step back, extremely surprised.

"The Lord abandoned me and left me to burn at the stake…" the Shadow muttered hatefully as her aura flared even more. "It's all because of an association with you… Witch! God, demons, the English, and those that abandoned me… I will henceforth incinerate all of them into the ground!"

"But I actually respect you, Jeanne-" Akko cried as she dived for cover from the curse and fire magic thrown at her.



-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-​




This was terrible… due to lacking a Persona with fire resistance, approaching Jeanne became an extremely difficult task.

Akko flinched as fire once again burned the pillar she was hiding behind. "That's no opening to attack her! Long range doesn't work either because she resists pretty much every spell we have!!"

"Why won't you burn!?" Jeanne screamed vengefully. "Suffer just like I once did! All of my hard work fighting in the Lord's name, all amounted to what?! Abandoned and forgotten by heaven and my countrymen, to the point that the English pitied me more than my motherland?!"

"Akko, thou think this is a rare case where we have to win with words," Aradia suggested. "Because our options were lacking, it's worth a shot."

"Yeah…" the brunette agreed. "That's not true Jeanne!"

"What?!"

"Yes, historically it was a tragedy, and I can't say you don't have the right to be angry about it," Akko reasoned. "But it's wrong to blame the people of today! Honestly you are no better than those people that condemned you in the past! You are just taking out all your anger on innocent bystanders! The French and English aren't even at war anymore! That was centuries ago! Let it go!"

"I-I am no better than… THE NERVE OF YOU SAYING THIS!"

The fire burned even hotter, but Akko continued to speak.

"Yes! You are a hypocrite by doing this! Please remember who you were! You were supposed to be the Maid of Orléans! The girl who inspired countless people with her bravery!"

Jeanne clutched her head and growled in agony. "Shut up, SHUT UP! My rage… you think my suffering will just disappear because of some petty words?!"

Akko grumbled, willing her mind into overdrive to think of more words to soothe Jeanne. She then noticed the Holy Spear that still sat in the middle of the courtyard. "Maltet…"

"Akko… do you think it will work?" Aradia asked.

"It's worth a shot… If it works in Mahou Shoujo anime it might work here!"

The Wild Card dashed out from behind the pillar and rushing toward Jeanne.

"Coming at me directly?!" The saint slashed her black blade, sending a wave of fire directly at Akko. "Become ash!"

"Open a path for me! Mermaid!" She crushed her Hermit arcana. The aquatic Persona unleashed the strongest Bufula and Magaru she could muster, and even then both spells were just barely enough to turn the devastating fire wave into steam.

The saint rushed to meet Akko head on, only for her to evade her slash, land by her feet, and roll past the Shadow. "What!?"

It was not her that she was gunning for… It was Maltet.

Akko lunged after the spear, ripping it out of the ground and holding it tight. "The angels said this spear was what embodied you and France's spirit… I bet this is exactly what will return you to your senses!"

"How dare you touch Maltet! Give it back!" The murderous Shadow rushed to take Akko's head off… only for the spear to suddenly emit a pulse of light energy, repelling her and sending her crashing into a cognitive tree. "M-Maltet!?"

Akko eyed the divine weapon with a smile. "Thank you, Maltet… You don't think Jeanne is right either, don't you?" She glared at the vengeful saint. "Then please, help me knock some sense back into her!"

Akko raised Maltet up high like a flagpole, the spear radiating blinding light as it gathered energy.

At that moment a memory flashed by Jeanne's eyes.

A farm girl barely able to read or fight… Only for the angels to visit her dream and grant her the revelation. Suddenly she was burdened with the monumental task of liberating her country from the corrupted English.

No one believed her back then, not only because she was a girl, but also just a child who could barely raise a sword. However, everything changed when she was able to pick up Maltet.

She still remembered the day she became what she was, where she raised her spear and her army cheered for their new leader.

"La Pucelle! La Pucelle! La Pucelle!"

The sight of Akko wielding Maltet… it was an exact mirror of what she once did.

"Show Jeanne the righteous path again!" Akko bellowed as she thrust forward. "HOLY SPEAR MALTET! ! !"

The full power of the angelic weapon was unleashed as a massive beam engulfed the saint Shadow, easily annihilating a section of the cognitive school.

Her flame was extinguished and the curse on her armor was erased by the purifying light.

That's right…

What happened to her was a tragedy and she couldn't say she wasn't vengeful about it.

However, one thing she could say at the very least was that she returned to the Lord's side with her belief and deed intact. This girl was proof enough that her tale of bravery would continue to be inherited for ages to come.



-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-​




The light of the holy spear died down as Akko panted with exhaustion. "W-We won right?"

Maltet suddenly jerked violently. It broke out of Akko's grasp and flew off. Jeanne d'Arc arose from the rubble and caught the spear without looking.

"Thank you, child," her tone was remorseful. "It was the belief of the masses that had blackened my thoughts. While indeed, I was not happy of my tragedy, degrading to a vengeful monster was beyond my righteous heart."

Akko let out a sigh of relief. "Thank goodness…"

The saint kneeled down with her head low. "Still there's no excuse for my madness. Even if there were factors outside of my control, it does not change the fact that I did a terrible action... therefore I must atone." She looked up at Akko with determination. "Please Wild Card, allow me to accompany you from now on."

"Eh?! No way!"

"A saint does not lie, so please accept my offer so you may call upon my power. I wish to fight for the peace of this world once more."

Akko was extremely happy about this outcome, having such a powerhouse like Jeanne join her would be amazing. "Thank you so much Jeanne! Let's work together!"

Blue flame spread from Akko's hand and engulfed the saint.

"I am thou, thou art I. From the sea of thy soul I come. I am Jeanne d'Arc of the Justice Arcana. Fufu… Whether I become a heroine again is up to you. Let us walk the path of righteousness, Atsuko Kagari."

She condensed into a tarot card and vanished into Akko's heart.

"Yay!" the brunette cheered. "I got Jeanne d'Arc as a Persona!"



-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-​




Akko let out a sigh as she collapsed onto her bed, "So tired…"

Sucy didn't respond, busy with her poison while Lotte worriedly asked, "Did something come up?"

"Nothing much… Just fought Jeanne d'Arc."

Both teammates did a massive double take.

Sucy lifted up her head from her science equipment. "Okay, now I have to hear this. What happened in the last two hours?"

Another exhausted sigh. "I will let her explain it…" Shocking both witches, she manifested her new Justice Arcana and shattered it.

The Maid of Orleans returned. Although this time Akko was the one doing a double take. The female knight changed drastically from ten minutes ago. She still has her shining armor and French flag cape, however her outfit now had a blue battle skirt instead. Her body shrunk. No longer an imposing adult woman with short hair, she was more of a teenager with extremely long, flowing hair that was tied at the end. She actually gave off the vibe of a farm girl instead of a serious knight.

"I can't believe this! You got Jeanne d'Arc as a Persona?!" Lotte exclaimed with something between excitement and astonishment and she honestly couldn't decide which.

"Wait, wasn't Jeanne d'Arc historically a brunette or something... Screw it, whatever." Sucy muttered. "And just when I thought your collection couldn't get any weirder, Akko."

"What happened to you, Jeanne!?" Akko cried. "Why are you younger now?!"

The Justice Persona looked to the side, embarrassed.

"What, my heart changed you into this form!?"

"So same as Skogsra then. Went from insane killer to… something that likes to harass you like a pervert." Sucy reasoned.

"Ah man…" Akko groaned. "Jeanne I am sorry… Maybe I can ask Igor and..."

"Ah… Who's Igor, Akko?" Lotte asked.

The saint thought for a minute and then shook her head. She kneeled down with her head low.

"That's way too formal! Please get up!"

The knight did so. She eyed her new commander with determination, eager to fight for the peace of this world.



-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-

Witch Hunters:

Angel (Justice)

Null: Bless

Weakness: Curse, Electric

Skills: Hama, Sukukaja​

Profile: Ninth of the nine orders of angels. They are closest in nature to humans. They watch over individuals and warn those who stray from the path.


[]

Archangel (Justice)


Null: Bless
Weakness: Curse

Skills: Hama, Fatal Sword, Tarukaja​

Profile: Eighth of the nine orders of angels. Their duty is to minister to humans and deliver messages. They are warriors of Heaven and lead Heaven's forces during battle with the armies of evil.

[]


Vengeful Jeanne d'Arc (Reversed Justice)

Resistance: Ice, Electric, Wind


Weakness: Fire, Curse

Skills: Negative Pile, Despair Boost, Rakunda, Death Break, *La Pucelle, Maragidyne, Maeigaon, Repel Fire, Drain Curse​

Profile: Corrupted legendary Catholic saint embodying her betrayal and hatred. However, Jeanne d'Arc's true feelings are unknown to the public, perhaps this vengeful incarnation is merely the masses humoring the idea of a wrathful saint.

*La Pucelle- Vengeful Jeanne d'Arc only. User ignites herself, KOs user and inflict Almighty Instant death on all foes on the field.

*On Normal to Hard, she will use it after 35 turns. On Expert mode, if not defeated within 20 turns. She will gameover the player with Death Break + La Pucelle combo. On Easy mode she will do the same, however, she will not cast Death Break, therefore opportunity for an easy victory.

-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-

Enemy Shadows:

Ippon-Datara (Hermit)

Resistance: Fire, Electric


Weakness: Wind, Bless

Skills: Sledgehammer, Tarukaja, Resist Dizzy​


Profile: A one-eyed, one-legged monster said to live deep in the mountains of Kumano, Japan. It's believed to be the degraded blacksmith god, Ame no Me-Hitotsu no Kami.

[]


Moloch (Hanged-Man)


Repel: Fire

Weakness: Ice, Bless

Skills: Agidyne, Evil Smile, Ghostly Wail, Freila, Nuke Boost​

Profile: A Canaanite god of fire. It is said that a bronze statue of a man with a bull's head was placed at the altar. The statue's hollow insides were heated and the sacrificial children were thrown in. His name is mentioned in the Bible as the god of an atrocious sect.



[]

Vouivre (Strength)

Null: Ice, Electric

Weakness: Fire

Skill: Venom Claw, Poison boost, Zionga, Marin Karin​


Profile: A female dragon with bat wings. Sometimes depicted as a beautiful female spirit. They have bat wings, eagle legs, and a snake tail, and they are all female. The secret of their power is the garnet gem in their forehead. If it is stolen, they lose their power and must obey the gem's owner


-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-

Akko's Personas:


Jeanne d'Arc (Justice)



Resistance: Ice, Electric, Wind, Bless

Weakness: Fire

Skills: *Orleans Prayer, *Maltet, Mahama, Mafrei​

Profile: A French heroine who appeared towards the end of the Hundred Years War. She is nicknamed "the Maid of Orleans." Upon receiving a vision from God at the age of 16, she took a stand to save France. Later she was captured at Compiègne and was burned at the stake in Rouen. Posthumously, her conviction was overturned, and later she was canonized as a Catholic Saint.


*Orleans Prayer- Jeanne d'Arc only skill. Recover 30% HP and 15% MP of an ally. 25% chance of failure and would instead inflict 45% HP damage. High MP to cast.

*Maltet- Jeanne d'Arc only skill. Medium Phys Damage, triggers Bless Weakness. Recovers 30% of user's HP when landing a critical hit or triggers a weakness. Use MP instead.
 
Last edited:
Jeanne
  • Informational




    • This entire thing is a massive Megumi Hen VA joke. She voiced a version of Jeanne d'Arc in Rage of the Bahamut, and it's anime adoption. And then that version of Jeanne was ported over to Granblue Fantasy and became one of its fan favorite.

    Basically I just want an excuse for Akko to scream "Holy Spear Maltet!!!!"

    Maltet is a French mythical weapon that had appeared in one of it's most important poem, Song of Roland. Together with sword Précieuse, it is owned by Baligant, the Emir of Babylon.

    Historically Jeanne don't have fancy weapon to call her own. So when Cygames was making Rage of Bahamut they were like, "WHAT'S THE COOLEST FRENCH WEAPON WE CAN GIVE HER, lol."

    Credit to them however, the way they did it was kind of clever. They doubled down since in the original poem, St. Gabriel was in it, therefore giving them a pass since they can now say both Précieuse and Maltet were weapons of the angels... Which makes sense in the plot of Rage of Bahamut, Jeanne works under the 4 angels (and later had a thing with Michael... don't ask.)

    Honestly, Rage of Bahamut from a mythology lover's standpoint is... pretty frustrating. Sometimes I learned something new... other times is just facepalm continuously at the way they use mythology (WORST THAN NASU! HOW DO YOU DO THAT?!). Example... their Europa is in love with Zeus very much, a massive oof even when the plot around it makes sense.

    Granblue's even worst... we will not go into that.

    Anyway, Maltet is non-existent in all non French pop-culture. Utterly over shadowed by other famous spears like Longinus. So I would like to give it a chance here. Even if it was just piggy backing off the Granblue reference.


    This is actually not Witch Hunters #2 BTW, so 1.5 it is. This is just something I pushed up since Corona-chan is kicking everyone's in the kneecap. This chapters happens after CH17, that's why I didn't bother with the color text right now. I will repost this complete after CH17.
     
    Last edited:
  • Informational
    • Like really though, who came first and who ripped off who? Rage of the Bahamut Jeanne or Fate Jeanne?

    Both have dark evil version. Both evil versions' personality and design are pretty similar. Both are kinda tsu tsu to the player...

    Either way, fighting an evil Jeanne d'Arc seem to appeal to people in some way. So why not.
     
    741AuthorNCS said:
    "Tsk, who are they fooling over here?" Aradia commented in her mind. "Remember the rule, Akko. Never trust an angel type Shadow. Get rid of them and continue on our merry way."
    Click to expand...
    Click to shrink...
    Hmm, I think you're biased, Aradia.
    741AuthorNCS said:
    Entirely covered in leather, the Shadow was humanoid but with only one leg and one eye, carrying a blacksmith's hammer and tongs. He was busily banging away on some metal until Akko barged in.
    Click to expand...
    Click to shrink...
    OH YEAH!!!
    741AuthorNCS said:
    "Long story short, I need that armor set you are making! Please hand it over so we don't have to fight-"

    "oVeR mY dEaD bOdY!!!!"
    Click to expand...
    Click to shrink...
    Well, if you insist.
    741AuthorNCS said:
    "May we… offer your life to the saint?"

    "Wha- WHAT?!"
    Click to expand...
    Click to shrink...
    Just because you're right, Aradia, doesn't mean you aren't biased!
    741AuthorNCS said:
    The Angels screamed as they were consumed by curse energy and fire. As the poor divine servants vanished into a dark clouds with cried of confusion and betrayal, a red aura flared. The saint's shiny armor turned dim, dark red tendrils spreading over her body. Her hair and skin color paled while her flag cape turned absolutely black. She pointed her blade at Akko, mad red eyes and black sclera full of rage glaring at the witch.

    "J-Jeanne?" Akko took a step back, extremely surprised.

    "The Lord abandoned me and left me to burn at the stake…" the Shadow muttered hatefully as her aura flared even more. "It's all because of an association with you… Witch! God, demons, the English, and those that abandoned me… I will henceforth incinerate all of them into the ground!"
    Click to expand...
    Click to shrink...
    They rolled for Jeanne d'Arc, but got Jeanne d'Arc Alter instead.
    741AuthorNCS said:
    "It's worth a shot… If it works in Mahou Shoujo anime it might work here!"
    Click to expand...
    Click to shrink...
    I see absolutely nothing wrong with this logic.
    741AuthorNCS said:
    "La Pucelle! La Pucelle! La Pucelle!"
    Click to expand...
    Click to shrink...

    741AuthorNCS said:
    "Yay!" the brunette cheered. "I got Jeanne d'Arc as a Persona!"
    Click to expand...
    Click to shrink...
    I can feel the gacha salt from everyone else.
    741AuthorNCS said:
    Jeanne d'Arc (Justice)


    Click to expand...
    Click to shrink...
    That's awesome.
     
    Akko's luck is just absurd at times, helps that the bad tends to balance out the good. :lol:

    Welcome to the team Jeanne.
     
    Hey, its (one of) the GBF Jeanne(s) instead of (one of) the Fate one(s).

    :V :)

    That was fun though. Jeanne is one of my more favorite figures both historically and fictionally.
     
    ShadowAngelBeta said:
    Hey, its (one of) the GBF Jeanne(s) instead of (one of) the Fate one(s).

    :V :)

    That was fun though. Jeanne is one of my more favorite figures both historically and fictionally.
    Click to expand...
    Click to shrink...
    ...The Jeannes just seem to keep multiplying. Soon they will outnumber the Sabers!

    (sorry, the Jeanne Alter Santa Lily joke was too good to pass up).
     
    Last edited:
    I am very slightly sad that Jeanne doesn't look like the Fate version (because your description was fairly close to that version of her). But this was excellent! So glad to see this back!

     
    Last edited:
    Doctor_Hayden said:
    I am very slightly sad that Jeanne doesn't look like the Fate version (because your description was fairly close to that version of her). But this was excellent! So glad to see this back!
    Click to expand...
    Click to shrink...

    Why would I do that? This is an SMT story, not a Fate crossover.

    This Jeanne is still the SMT version that had appeared since Soul Hacker. With a bit of Granblue's version element mixed in because of Voice Actor connection and

    Persona universe is confirmed to be quite close to Granblue univerise thanks to Persona 5 collab.
     
    Last edited:
    ... What happens when you directly copy a scene from Satō Manga?
  • Informational
    • The current town of Glastonbury was a peaceful town where witches gathered frequently. However, going back a few centuries will reveal the surprisingly dark history where this place was once the central hot sport of witch prosecution.

    The town's folks have largely moved on from the brutal past and embraced co-existence with their fellow witches, but unfortunate discrimination will always remain in some form. A sad fact of human nature.

    One such relic was the Appleton Academy, a school for young noble boys.

    The institute wore the façade of a prestigious school, while underneath it barely hid it's disdain for witches and their culture. It's basement were filled with magic resilient armor and inhuman torture devices… It really was because of the law that they weren't covering their faces with hoods and leading another witch hunt.

    The current proud star of the school was a young man named Andrew Hanbridge. He was very handsome, with A+ across his report card while also being very proficient in sports and music. The best type of student any academy could ever ask for.

    Well… that statement in Appleton's case will be relative, for Andrew did not share the school's view on witches, therefore turning this into a massive irony… Good thing he never told another soul of his option, yet.


    -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-​


    "Say what?! You are not going to the dinner?!"

    Andrew Hanbridge let out a sigh. "I don't believe it's a problem. In any case, it has nothing to do with you, Frank."

    "YES! But it's such a waste!" his blonde friend gushed. "You are meeting with witches! Witches! We don't get many chances to meet those anymore!"

    "I think what you are interested in is "girls", not witches."

    "Well of course! Meeting girls is more fun than staying in this messy boys school, right!?" Frank replied with a casual shrug.

    Andrew rubbed his temples. "For heaven's sake…"

    "C'mon, Andrew my man! You know how popular you are! All you had to do was play some notes on the piano and the girls are all over you-"

    "Enough." The young turned from his friend. "This is the end of this rubbish conversation, Frank-"

    Various other Appleton students burst into the scene. "G-Girls?! Where?!"

    Appleton and the nobles that support them, in their efforts to isolate possible witch interactions, taught their sons in an extremely conservative manner. Literally, there were boys who had never interacted with another woman that's not their mother or sister. This had resulted in… something that Andrew personally saw as an utter eyesore.

    "Hey Andrew! You are going to a party and meeting with girls right!?" the curious boys confronted them.

    "Well… kind of. His dad was invited to Luna Nova and…" Frank replied.

    "Luna Nova? The witchery?"

    Giggles settled in as the boys grinned. Andrew already dreads the incoming conversation.

    "Luna Nova's an all girls school right?!" One of the curious boys pointed out. "That's… hot."

    "Yeah! Lucky Andrew doesn't know what he's missing. I think witches are sexy." Another fantized. "I heard about rulers of countries getting seduced and snared by witches all the time."

    Another nodded eagerly. "I heard they would summon hot succubus familiars to do so!"

    "Oh god! I wish that was me!"

    "Sexy witches huh? Wasn't that one, what's-her-name who did magic shows way back? I heard her costume was pretty racy!"

    "Oh ho! I see! So that's why witches in anime and game shows show a lot of skin!"

    "... What anime?"

    "Oh my god you watch that stuff?!"

    "W-What's wrong with it!? I love Magical Lala-"

    "Dude! We are talking about witches! Not magical girl stuff! Not the same thing here!"

    "... why do you know so much about it, huh?"

    Andrew was trying his best to ignore the annoying conversation by locking his eyes to his book… only for another young man to interrupt him.

    "Enough gentlemen!" the newly arrived student said. "We are the proud Appleton pupils! Telling off color stories about petty witches will only soil our mouths! Remember! Witches are pathetic beings clinging to vulgar and outmoded traditions. They are societal vagrants doomed to be forgotten by the future! It's a waste of time to even interact with one!"

    He smirked. "Don't you think so too, Andrew?"

    The star student continued to ignore him, causing the young man to burst in annoyance.

    "How rude, Andrew! You ignored me and left me out in the cold?!"

    "The conversation was such a waste of time, I couldn't help myself." Andrew replied, eyes never leaving his book. "Really, what are you trying to get across, Louis?"

    "Huh!" Louis stabled himself. "What I am saying is, Andrew. Witches are a dying breed and not worthy of our time. Or perhaps you have something else to add?"

    "The truth may be as you say." Andrew replied. "But… it's just conjecture isn't it? Despising others based on public rumor and unfounded assumptions isn't what I would call gentlemanly."

    "A-Andrew?" Frank muttered in disbelief.

    "Oh? What are you saying, Andrew? Are you… siding with the witches?" Louis accused, as a few students joined in the glare.

    "It's not like that, I am merely saying that criticisms not based on fact isn't fair play." Andrew replied.

    "In that case, Andrew. I take it you can disprove my criticism of the witches?"

    "Dude, where is Louis going with this argument?"

    "Beats me."

    Andrew pondered as memories flashed by his eyes.

    A young girl with platinum blonde hair, studying magic away from others and him...

    "... No." He shut his book. "I can't disprove it."

    Louis grinned, before Andrew stared into his eyes.

    "However, I would prefer it if people who build themselves up by criticizing others didn't advertise the fact they were fellow Appleton academy students." He replied as he got up. "If you'll excuse me, I must be going."

    "A-Andrew!" Frank quickly followed.

    "Are you saying I am not worthy of being a student of Appleton? How dare you mock me!" Louis raged. "I will get you for this, Andrew!"

    Yeah, you are not going insane. I am just as confused at the last part too. 2/3 of it makes sense because I massively edited it and added context. The last bit is directly copied from the Manga and it is sudden as crap to read.

    Don't know if it is because of the translation or Satō screwed up by rushing, but either way this is a legitimate case of Manga >> Writing. I got my work cut out in the future ;P.
     
  • Informational
    • Reader mode
    You must login or register to reply here.
    Remove ads
    Back
    Top