[FGOAPH] Now you and I are forever

Facts have proved that God's messengers also need to eat.

The girl named Joan politely thanked the kind Mr. France/Lan/Xi, and then, under the surprised gaze of the other party, swept away the food on the plate like a storm.

"Thank you very much for your hospitality. I have not had a proper meal for five days, sir."

As if understanding his confusion, Joan explained solemnly, and such a candid attitude made Francis feel embarrassed.Only God knows how many years such emotions died in his life.

"Why? Is this year's harvest not good?" Francis raised his confusion at the right time. For this girl who is full of mysteries, he can only obtain information by asking questions for the time being.

"No, it's not like that." Joan of Arc replied, "I'm waiting for you. Our meeting is destined."

"..." For some reason, he felt a little speechless, because of Joan's unconscious and misleading response. "Since it is destined, then you just need to wait in the warm house and show up at the right time, wouldn't it be fine?"

"Because it keeps me sane. Nobody ever forgets what they experienced first hand, and it's my mission to remember this horrible feeling. I need to keep in mind the most urgent needs of France/Lan/Sea, and… ..." With her messily cut blond hair, Joan of Arc said happily, "I don't think you will reject your people, will you? Especially she is a poor hungry girl."

This kind of words can be said without reservation in front of the person involved. This girl is really stupid...but she is also surprisingly smart and cunning.

he thought silently.

"Probably because of my erratic behavior these days, they all think I'm crazy and never believe that I can hear the voice of the Lord—look at that crazy girl Janet!—that's what they always say." Joan of Arc's trusting eyes made Francis slightly startled, and ripples appeared in his peaceful heart. "I know that only you don't see me like this, because I am your people. You will never blame me, even if I have a bold and crazy idea and act on it."

"Yes," he replied, "I know and remember everyone."

I have witnessed the birth and death of too many people, and I have witnessed too many people working hard for their future... From the past to the present, France/Lan/Xi has been unable to retain anyone.

"You are a gentle and kind country, and I wish to fight for you."

The girl's pupils were filled with transparent sadness, as if she had seen through everything, filled with sorrowful happiness.

It is an endless and vast world, enough to contain everything.

F/L/Sie had a different opinion, retorting, "Girl, I want everyone to live for themselves."

"You know it's impossible." Jeanne smiled, and said cunningly but firmly, "Human beings have their own beliefs."

Such a watertight attitude really makes people laugh and cry, but it is inexplicably impossible to refute.

"Is this really good? Give up your identity as a girl and go to the front line persistently. What can you get?"

"Everything." Joan replied without hesitation: "I just want to end the war, it's for the future, sir."

Her tone was soft but unmistakable.

Francis said in a deep voice, "So you think so."

"To stop the bloodshed, to keep out of the flames of war, there is nothing wrong with that. But I have to say, I really hate your answer, little Jeanne."

"...This should have been my job."

"No, it's not like that, it's our fault," she said.

"It is our incompetence that caused you to fall into misfortune. We live in such a war-torn era that makes you very sad, right? If our next generation is still forced to live in the cracks, then our generation is just adding to the mistakes Wrong! So, someone must step up to make up for the mistakes and build a better future."

"After all, Mr. France/France, you are our country, and you will be what we are. You must know that some feelings are beyond everything, and it is worth risking our lives to protect them.—— Maybe that sounds overly arrogant to you, but that's exactly what I think."

"...Stubborn girl."

"Even if I'm so willful, I'm still your subject."

"Yes." Francis smiled with his head propped up, and the arc of the corner of his mouth gradually softened. "With you, there is only me."

It is precisely because of such lovely citizens that he will be even more proud of his identity!They may be ordinary or great, but at the same time, the brilliance of their fresh and beautiful souls is by no means dimmer than the sun, moon and stars.

"Ah, you convinced my brother, little Joan of Arc." There seemed to be a small smile on the corner of Mr. Fa/Lan/Xi's mouth, and he said softly, "It seems that I can't stop you."

Joan glanced out of the window as if unintentionally, and said in a meaningful way: "Life is always full of helplessness, just like you can't imagine that one day you will be entangled with me...so please don't frown Oh, Mister F/L/S."

It was discovered that a certain soldier was instructed by him to take a step forward to inform the crown prince. Francis instantly realized that he was speechless.

The sound of the horse's hooves tapping the ground outside the car gradually faded away, and he heard his own voice was incredibly gentle, as if he was afraid of disturbing something. "Before meeting the crown prince, do you mind if I fix your hair for you? Jeanne."

"Of course not, I mean... well, it's my pleasure, sir."

She nodded suddenly with a smile, and exposed her vitals in front of the man without any precautions. Such impeccable trust warmed the heart of her beloved motherland.

Joan of Arc's delicate and fragile neck is close at hand, and Francis carefully cuts the girl's bright golden hair neatly with a knife, strand by strand, all representing her unstoppable firm belief.

This heavy meaning even made him breathe lightly.

"Feeling nervous?"

"Yes, after all, it is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who is about to meet, so it is impossible to say that you are not nervous."

"What if he doesn't believe you?"

"He will believe it." Jeanne closed her eyes and replied with a sigh: "—to witness with his eyes."

Before arriving at the church, Francis responded with a soft voice and blessed her.

"I wish you success, Jeanne."

"I will definitely succeed." The girl's tone was extremely firm, she proudly puffed out her chest under the sky, showing a bright and brilliant beautiful smile. "In order to make the people around you feel happy and confident, please smile! France/Lan/Sie, I believe there will be more and more people fighting to protect your smile."

"Such a day will never be far away. It will make everyone laugh sincerely. I have seen such a future. Don't forget, I am the messenger of God, Mr. Fa/Lan/Xi."

As if bewitched, the expressions of Joan of Arc and You Rongyan made him smile knowingly.However, whenever Francis recalled this scene later, the smile on his face could not help but a nostalgic wry smile.

Jeanne, I have indeed seen the future you mentioned...

That is the only future without you.

Chapter 3