Walking in the Question and Answer System of Heroic Spirits

Rin Tohsaka: "It's really frustrating to be enemies with someone who can predict the future."

[The scene returns to the Second Prince's side.]

He was still in a standoff with Bersak.

[Belsauk: "Didn't you confirm that I wasn't an enemy?"]

"As Sir Kay has confirmed, you are not an enemy."

The Second Prince narrowed his eyes slightly: "However, he never said you were purely on our side. His confirmation was just that, wasn't it? Otherwise, you wouldn't know such detailed information about the Holy Church."

[Kai: "Haha, you even remembered the unnecessary parts of what others said. This side of you is really like that gloomy adjutant."]

[Second Generation: "I'll accept it as a compliment."]

Lancelot: "Agraven? He does look a bit like him."

Rebellious Knight: "Not even close. Agravure, that cold-faced monster, has a much tougher style than this guy."

Lancelot: "Yes..."

"I'm certainly not praising you. Oh well, let's just say it's making the best use of everyone's talents."

[Kay snorted and looked at Belsak: "In short, you must have been drawn into the interests of external organizations as well. Ultimately, it's the king of this country. No, I remember they're called a government in this era?"]

Weber: "The government! Bersack is a government man!"

Lion's Roar: "Good heavens, Atlas Academy, Clock Tower, Church of the Holy See, and now even the government is getting involved. It's really a gathering of forces from all sides."

Kenneth: "This is indeed unexpected. What exactly are they trying to do..."

[Kay: "The country I lived in was quite complex. Traitors, traitors' traitors, court magicians who were half-playing around, philandering knights, and gifted kings—all sorts of characters were there. Add to that the many external powers, including Rome, and the situation became incredibly complicated. But thanks to this, my senses became more acute."]

"Leaving aside your actions, your perspective on intelligence isn't personal, nor does it quite fit the evaluation criteria of others. It's not directed at any specific person, but rather a comprehensive assessment within a certain scope—it's almost like a report. Ah, it's delightful that I often have the opportunity to see these kinds of communication reports."

"In short, it's a national perspective."

Lancelot: "This guy, he's still got that sharp tongue."

Rebellious Knight: "That bastard! What do you mean by 'traitor of traitors'?!"

This guy, Kai, is clearly referring to those who defected from Morgan's side to our king.

This subtly included Agravan, Gawain, Gareth, and Gahoris.

Chapter 246 - Summoning the Courage to Face Everything

【"..."】

Silence enveloped the tunnel. A muffled sound seemed to permeate the unpleasant, damp air.

[Grey: "Mr. Belsac?"]

"I never expected to find someone like you traveling with them."

[Belsauk shrugged, then sighed, "El-Melloi II has a keen eye, but that doesn't necessarily mean he's good at political maneuvering. I thought that as long as that girl named Reines wasn't around, this would be enough."]

[Second Generation: "So, you admit it?"]

[Belsack: "Distant relatives of our family have connections with the British government. Since the village became embroiled in a standoff with the church, the government has occasionally provided us with some assistance."]

"I'm not acting according to the government's wishes. However, the intelligence they provide isn't free. Our interests do indeed align."

Kenneth: "It seems even the government is paying attention to the resurrection of King Arthur."

Webber: "So what do they mean, support the resurrection of King Arthur or not?"

Kenneth: "Hmph, who knows."

[Second Generation: "Then, I'd like to ask you one more time. What is your purpose?"]

【"..."】

After a long silence, Belsac spoke: "I wish to postpone King Arthur's resurrection."

[Second Generation: "It's not about stopping them, right?"]

[Belsauk: "I am the guardian of Blackmore's graveyard, and also a magician rooted in this land. Therefore, as the hereditary ruler, I want to prioritize the peace of this land. Even if King Arthur is one day awakened from his slumber, his awakening should be blessed."]

"It's not the right time yet, at least that's my opinion. So, Grey, I plan to achieve my goal by letting you escape."

Weber: "In other words, the government is not against King Arthur being resurrected."

Kenneth: "I'm afraid they're trying to win people over by using King Arthur."

Rin Tohsaka: "It's not the right time yet. When will it be the right time?"

Weber: "Who knows, everyone in this village has their own agenda."

[Belsauk looked at Grey: "Aren't you angry?"]

"Well, more than being angry, I'm surprised by all sorts of things."

Grey answered hesitantly.

"Mr. Bersac, don't you think I should die?"

[Belsauk: "Of course."]

The lady said, "It seems that the old man's concern is still Grey; he doesn't want her to become a sacrifice."

Rin Tohsaka: "Fortunately, he's not as crazy as the others in the village."

[Second Generation: "Fine, I accept."]

[Belsauk: "Then, you can take the shortcut."]

"Even the villagers don't know that route, but escaping shouldn't be too difficult."

The Second Prince shook his head and said, "No, I accept your purpose, but I cannot accept your methods, because we have accepted them before."

【"?"】

[Belsauk couldn't possibly understand the meaning behind those words.]

[Second Generation: "Please think of me as someone with the ability to see the future for now."]

[Belsauk: "You? I've heard about El-Melloi II's abilities. Of course, besides the Mystic Eyes, there should be other ways to predict the future."]

[Second Generation: "I'm very sorry, I hope you'll overlook my personal abilities right now. I just happened to learn of that outcome."]

Webber: "Taking Gray away from the village is something that has already happened. And this second round is about completely resolving the village's problems."

Shiki Jieli: "I'm afraid even if they wanted to leave, they wouldn't be able to."

Kenneth: "Indeed, it's still uncertain whether this village is real or not."

A silence hung between the teacher and Belsac.

[Kay spoke up to Grey, breaking the silence.]

"What do you want to do?"

[“Huh?”]

Grey was taken aback, and after realizing what was happening, she was momentarily speechless.

"Me?"

"Yes, I was asking you," Kai said rudely.

At this moment, Kay was gazing at Grey with utmost sincerity, his tone carrying a hint of joking, just as it had when he questioned Belsac earlier.

[Grey: "I..."]

The words stuck in my throat, unable to be uttered.

She knew very well that once she spoke, there would be no turning back, and she would be forcibly dragging the Second Prince into danger.

Furthermore, given the Second Prince's mindset, he certainly wouldn't stop her.

Even so, she still said it.

"I want to meet with my other self, the spirit of King Arthur."

Grey said seriously, “I want to figure out what she's really thinking, and what she thinks of me. I want to know the truth about what she holds in her heart, not the spirit of King Arthur, or the facts of past karma.”

"I believe she is the village secret itself that I ultimately cannot face. I think it is because I cannot face her that I felt so much pain in the first round. Because I did not face the person I was supposed to meet; I simply fled there and survived."

Kenneth: "Oh, so you've finally mustered the courage to face all of this?"

Rebellious Knight: "Even though he's an imposter, if he doesn't even have this much courage, then he's truly sullied this face."

[Belsauk: "First round?"]

[Second Generation: "Ahem, this is our private matter."]

"Hmph, that's a good thing, but it could cost you your life."

Kai scoffed, "Let me make this clear: don't count on me. I'm not like those knights who can single-handedly turn the tide of battle, whose brains are made of muscles. Like the gravedigger over there said, escaping this village is the safest option."

[Grey: Yes, I think that must be it. Even so, I want to see her.]

[Kay: "They might refuse you, after all, you've already met once, haven't you? They left on their own then. If you want to fall into the hands of the skeleton soldiers and be used by the villagers for pointless rituals, then I won't stop you."]

[Grey: "Yes, that might happen. Even so, I want to see her."]

Lion Jie Li: "That's right, isn't it? Don't run away, let's settle things once and for all."