Davidian's Holy Grail War

Ritsuka's words elicited laughter from the others in the carriage, who were all too familiar with her behavior in this regard.

"Alright, since you've put it that way, let's speed up our return to Lentinium. Right now, we have to find a way to save these two people, don't we?"

After saying that, Bagst drove the carriage with even more force, and the four fairy horses that she had fed long ago ran even more freely.

Aside from necessary rest, after a day and a night of frantic running, they finally arrived at Lentinium. As usual, they bypassed the Queen's army encampment and entered the city through a secluded spot.

Fortunately, due to the initial failure, Davian no longer has sufficient military strength to surround the entire Londinium and launch a series of attacks.

But looking at the battered and bruised city wall, Ritsuka still felt fortunate that they had acted quickly; otherwise, if they had waited until the city was destroyed and everyone was dead before returning, everything would have been over.

Upon entering the city, Oberon was the first to arrive. When he saw Bagst, he was initially stunned, and then his eyes widened when he saw Bagst holding Bavanshi.

But when he saw the unconscious Castor, he panicked.

"What did I win? How did it turn out like this? What kind of surprise did you give me?"

Oberon's words attracted the attention of several other bigwigs in Lentinium, who immediately rushed over to check the situation.

They were both shocked to see the two fairy knights. However, more important than that was Caster's condition. She had been unconscious the whole way, murmuring things from the past, and Ritsuka was extremely worried.

The purpose of speeding up the return to Lentinium was to let the knowledgeable Oberon and Artoria see if they could find a solution, since this matter was extremely important.

Aubert was driven to a frenzy once again. Even he felt helpless this time. How could there be such disgusting magic? To use one's soul as a price to curse others—the person who developed this kind of magic deserves to die a horrible death!

Artoria gently took Caster's right hand, and after probing and sensing it for a while, she smiled and said, "I've already thought of a solution. Leave it to me."

Chapter 418 The Last Dragon Resides in My Heart

Everyone was surprised. Only a few minutes had passed? Artoria had already come up with a way to resolve the curse magic that Caster was currently suffering from?

"Because we share the same name, she is me from the Lostbelt. So let me merge with her and use my Spirit Origin to resist this curse. When I disappear, this curse should also disappear."

Her proposed method left the others dumbfounded. What kind of extreme one-for-one exchange was this? Could it be that even our King couldn't withstand such a curse?

But they can't come up with a better solution right now, and the old trick of "the one who tied the knot must untie it" is no longer applicable.

After all, Bavanshi was still lying there unconscious, and this was Belial's magic trick, so Bavanshi couldn't be relied on at all.

"Then I'll leave it to you, King Arthur. Artoria Pendragon, I thank you on behalf of Castor for this great favor." Oberon bowed directly to Artoria. Now that she could save Castor, it wouldn't be an exaggeration for him to call her "father."

"It's alright. Servants have their mission, and this life should be used in the right way. But after I'm gone, I'll leave Davidian in your care. Do your best, Ritsuka."

Ritsuka nodded and bowed to her silently and solemnly. After receiving his assurance, Artoria smiled and began the transfer of her Spirit Origin, transferring her current Spirit Origin to Caster and then taking on the magic.

Artoria gently lifted Caster's hand and said to her, who was still unconscious:

"Me from another world, you still need to walk the path ahead with unwavering determination. Your destiny has not ended here. Pain and sorrow will still await you in the future... But do not be afraid, I am in your heart."

Golden spiritual particles began to float around the two of them, and as Artoria began her actions, her body gradually became ethereal.

Meanwhile, Caster's condition gradually improved. As Artoria's spirit origin filled her body, it also repaired the damage caused by the magic and made Caster even stronger.

As Artoria's noble act came to an end, she slowly stood up and gazed into the distance in the direction of David. She was about to disappear, yet she still thought of him and worried about his future.

About half a minute later, she turned to look at the people in front of her and said to them, "She should wake up soon, the rest... is up to you."

After she finished speaking, she turned into golden spirit particles and disappeared. Ritsuka stretched out his hand, and a few spirit particles floated into his palm.

Ritsuka sensed it; the link between him and Artoria had vanished.

But now was not the time to dwell on such sad things. Ritsuka could already hear Caster's steady breathing. She was indeed about to wake up, but she wondered what she would think when she found out that Artoria had saved her life.

Sure enough, Caster opened her eyes not long after. She looked at the starry sky and then sat up instinctively. When she saw that Oberon was among the group of people around her, Caster knew that she had returned to Lentinium.

"Everyone, why are you all gathered here? Weren't we just on the shore over in the lake area? How long have I been asleep?"

Hearing that she could now inquire about everything happening around her so fluently, everyone finally felt relieved. It seemed that Artoria's efforts had not been in vain; Caster had now fully recovered.

"Check your current condition, Caster. You shouldn't feel uncomfortable anywhere, right?"

However, just to be on the safe side, Ritsuka checked on her condition again. Caster closed her eyes and began to examine her own body again, and the result surprised her greatly.

Her magical power, magical recovery speed, and magical circulation speed are all more exaggerated than before, and her physical strength has also been enhanced.

At this moment, she truly resembled a super Artoria; the boost she received from ringing the bell three times in a row before didn't feel nearly as dramatic as this.

"I feel incredibly strong right now! So strong that my past self would be ashamed of myself. How did I achieve this? Is it even possible for something this amazing to happen?"

Caster stood up and lightly leaped, and everyone watching couldn't help but marvel at how she had jumped so quickly onto the city wall... she'd completely recovered; she was back to being the little wild boar she always was!

However, Caster then jumped back in front of the group and asked them, "Where is Artoria? Why isn't she here? Logically speaking, she shouldn't have left Lentinium on her own."

Everyone fell silent. Finally, Oberon stepped forward to play the villain. He recounted everything that had happened to Caster, and as Caster listened, the smile on his face vanished.

She lowered her head, looking at the Staff of Choice in her hand, her spirits low. Rarely, she revealed genuine sorrow in front of others.

Ritsuka slowly walked towards her, and when Castor looked up and saw Ritsuka, she lunged at him and hugged him tightly.

"She said it herself, she's in your heart," Ritsuka whispered comfortingly in her ear, while Caster, unable to hold back her tears any longer, burst into sobs. (The Last Dragon Lives in My Heart)

The others could only smile wryly and avoid looking at the two embracing. Oberon actually wanted to whistle and say that the two might have already developed a romantic relationship.

However, considering that Mash was right beside him, he ultimately couldn't bring himself to say it.

"It looks like they're going to be hugging like this for a while. Let's go check on Bavanshi first. She's the caster, and Grimm said this magic costs the soul. We need to check on her."

After Da Vinci made the suggestion, everyone else followed her and left. Let's give Caster and Ritsuka some time now; they've been through so much lately.

When Castor finally released her from Ritsuka's embrace, Ritsuka was finally able to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes. Then Ritsuka thought of something else: he should go check on Bavanshi's condition.

"We need to go see Bavanshi... She's fallen into Beryl's trap this time."

Hearing Ritsuka's words, Caster wiped his nose and then laughed, saying, "Ritsuka... you really can't help but lend a hand to the weak. Even though Bawanshi used the Garden of Disappointment, you still want to save her."

Ritsuka couldn't help but laugh after hearing her words, and the two of them went to check on Bawanshi's condition. The others were also there, all struggling with how to deal with Bawanshi.

Upon seeing the two of them arrive, the others made way. Caster checked Bavanshi's current condition and then shook his head helplessly…

No, this magic trick is far too malicious, and Bavanshi was the one who cast it. Even she can't save Bavanshi now…

"As expected, we have no choice but to return her to Morgan. If even Morgan can't do anything about it, then it really is..."

Castor's words made Ritsuka's face turn ugly. Could it be that even Morgan might not be able to handle this?

[Belial, you son of a bitch...]

At this moment, this was the only thought in his mind.

Chapter 419 Shock

After Caster described it that way, everyone looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka. Now, he was the only one who could make a decision about Bawanshi's situation, so they could only wait for Ritsuka to decide how to handle it.

"Cast, from your perspective, how long can she hold on?" Ritsuka asked this question first, and Castor thought about it accordingly.

She then concluded that if she hadn't used the court, Bavanshi could have lasted another week using that magic trick.

However, because of the use of the Court of Disappointment, a considerable amount of Bavanshi's magic power was drained in one go. Given her current condition, three days is probably her limit.

Ritsuka smiled, then there was nothing to consider. Seeing that familiar smile, Caster knew exactly what to do next.

"Want me to come with you?" Caster asked, offering to help lift Bavanshi.

Ritsuka pondered for a moment before smiling wryly and saying, "I feel like Lord David would be sulking if he saw you now. Our King is gone, but her Spirit Origin has been passed on to you. I wonder what kind of expression he would have."

The thought of this made even Castor's face fall. Before Artoria arrived, as long as the two sides weren't at war, if they went to find Davian, he would probably have welcomed them with a smile.

And now... first, summoning our king crossed David's bottom line, and now our king has given up his own existence to save Castor.

Then now go and show Davidan Castor, who has inherited the King's spirit origin...

Damn it, even Ritsuka thought that David was really good-natured for not killing them all.

But after careful consideration, Castor said, "No, I have to go. It's something we can't avoid. It's something we have to face. It's better than waiting until the Battle of Camelot to let Davidian know about it."

She didn't run away; on the contrary, she was much braver than usual this time. Ritsuka also noticed that she had indeed changed; her attitude towards things was becoming more positive.

"I am now... Artoria Pendragon Caster! Ritsuka, you have to believe me!" As she said this, Caster's pretty little face turned rosy.

For the first time, Ritsuka thought this girl was actually quite pretty when she was shy. She'd never noticed before; back then, she just thought of her as an adorable little wild boar when she got rowdy.

"Alright, since you've put it that way, let's go together. Mashu!"

"Yes, Senpai!" Mashu, who had been called upon, immediately picked up Bawanshi, who was lying on the ground. Of course, she didn't mind going through this with Ritsuka. Anyway, as long as she was with her senpai, she wouldn't be afraid of anything.

The three of them, along with Bavanshi who was being carried, walked out through the main gate without any hindrance from the soldiers on the city walls and near the gate, who were on Percival's orders.

There were still about two kilometers between the main gate and David's camp, but they had only walked about a kilometer into the middle. The Gate of Darkness opened before them, and David slowly emerged from it.

"We shouldn't have anything to say now, right? But you still... Bavanshi?"

David started by reciting his usual clichéd and stiff lines, but when he saw Bavanshi in Mashu's arms, he couldn't hold back any longer.

At that moment, he even wanted to curse, "What the hell happened? How did it get like this? What kind of huge undertaking could have led to this?"

Mashu stepped forward and handed Bavanshi over to Davidian, who then asked what was going on. He wasn't blind, and he could see that something was wrong with Bavanshi.

Ritsuka could only recount what had happened, which made Davidian furious, his face turning red with anger. After a minute of deep breathing, Davidian finally managed to control his emotions.

"Please allow me to express my gratitude to you all in this matter, Fujimaru Ritsuka. You don't understand how important Bavanshi is to Morgan. If Bavanshi were to fall into Aurora's hands now, then everything would be over. Your actions are noble, and please allow me to express my respect."

After saying this, David bowed his head to Ritsuka to express his gratitude. However, Ritsuka immediately said that he should not do this, as he himself felt embarrassed.

"Let's talk about what happened before, Lord. We summoned King Arthur, and you were so angry?" Ritsuka also wanted to take this opportunity to talk about something else, namely the reason why Davidan was so angry on the battlefield.