Davidian's Holy Grail War

Hearing her say that, Ritsuka began to explain with a wry smile who the two masters who ruled this Lostbelt were. As she listened, Gareth's eyes also began to look like those of a dead fish.

"My father has completely changed... My mother is a parallel universe counterpart... What the hell is this Lostbelt...?"

Gareth murmured their names, and then she learned from the group that the left-handed Albion she had previously driven away actually bore a name bestowed by Lancelot. Upon hearing this, Gareth's expression became even more speechless.

Seeing her completely out of control, everyone had to admit that this was Gareth. No matter how her words and actions changed, she would still reveal her true self when her bottom line was crossed.

However, she quickly composed herself and told everyone that now was not the time to dwell on this. Since she was there, she had to do the right thing.

What they need to do now is to go and check on Percival and Castor, who have been there for some time now.

The group walked toward the two people who were holding the corpse of the fairy Gareth. When Percival saw Gareth coming, she asked her if the fairy Gareth had fought to the last moment here.

"She was very brave. Even when facing a powerful enemy who could kill her with a single blow, she still thought about getting up and continuing to fight to protect everyone."

Gareth gave her answer without hesitation. Although she was different from him, she was moved by his courage. He was a knight that others could be proud of.

“So, the one who killed her was indeed…” Percival stopped short of asking the foolish question. On the way here, they could see the blue light flying away rapidly.

Ritsuka also relayed the information Gareth had obtained through interrogation to Percival. After a moment of resignation, Percival finally accepted the fact, even finding it somewhat reasonable.

"It was Lady Aurora who carried the fairy knight Lancelot... also known as Melyuchina, out of that swamp. Lady Aurora is also the key to Melyuchina's ability to maintain her form."

Although many years ago, she had nearly collapsed once, she made a deal with His Majesty Morgan in exchange for the name Lancelot, which stabilized her form.

At this moment, Percival dropped a bombshell on them, but after careful consideration, Ritsuka realized that it was indeed the case, they just hadn't thought of it before.

Everyone would be fooled by Aurora's deceptive appearance, never imagining that such an ugly and terrifying inner self lies beneath that beautiful exterior.

"Ritsuka, I'm going up for a bit. You wait for me here." Caster picked up the fairy Gareth's body and headed towards the Bell Tower above. The last bell—she had it now, but now she would ring it with a heart full of sorrow.

Only after Castor left did Percival dare to ask Ritsuka what they planned to do next.

Now that we know the identity of the mastermind, so... should we seek revenge, or not?

Chapter 426 Make a Choice

Ritsuka was now caught in a dilemma, struggling with what choice to make.

"If you want revenge, you can. We have plenty of strength now. The First Legion is ready to go at any time, and we can flatten that place."

Gareth told him not to worry about force; with her power, flattening Salisbury would be no problem. Even if Melyuchina unleashed her true form and fought her to the death, she was confident she could bring the Albion Dragon to its knees.

But Oberon gave the opposite opinion at this time. He said to Ritsuka, "Although I know this is painful, I do not recommend that you act on your grudges now, Ritsuka."

We do not have direct evidence to accuse Aurora of being the mastermind behind the attack on Lentinium, and her image among the British fairies is entirely positive.

If you were to approach them now, you might damage the trust that the Round Table Army has worked so hard to build in everyone's minds.

This isn't good for us in defeating Morgan. Although it's painful, I still suggest you exercise restraint for now. If you really want to do anything, at least wait until we've defeated Morgan.

His words were based on a holistic perspective, and Ritsuka had to admit that he made sense.

If we were to attack Salisbury and Aurora now, the goodwill we had painstakingly built up by not wiping out the Fang Clan would likely vanish in an instant.

Ritsuka crouched down and picked up the fairy Gareth's lance and shield, his eyes filled with sorrow.

"We can only be patient for now; we have more important things to do. But I will not forget this matter, and we will eventually demand an explanation from her, either her life or ours."

Ritsuka spoke these words at this moment, expressing his determination for revenge, but not now. They had more important things to do, so they had no choice but to endure.

Now that he had made his decision, Gareth said no more. After all, she had no feelings for Aurora; her attention was now focused on her father and Queen Morgan.

“Keep it as a memento, Mashu. No matter what, I don’t want to forget her. I don’t want to forget that there was such a cheerful girl in our group, she was our comrade.”

He handed the lance and shield to Mashu, who then stored them in the storage space behind the shield. She was just as upset as he was about this incident.

Meanwhile, in the Bell-Striking Hall, Caster gazed at the corpse of the fairy Gareth before her, overcome with grief. In that moment, she lost one of her few remaining friends.

“You’ve been working on your own all along. That was true then, and it’s true now. But… I just can’t do it, Gareth.”

I don't think there's anything precious about this world, and there's nothing in it that I want to protect.

Just as she was talking to herself, Caster heard footsteps. When she looked up, she found Ritsuka standing there, looking at her.

"Huh? Ritsuka's here too? Is she here to comfort me? But don't worry, I was prepared for this. However, I want to ring the bell by myself. I don't want anyone to see me lose face."

She pretended to be strong, or rather, she put on a brave face, and said these words to Ritsuka. However, Ritsuka just shook her head and said, "I'll stay here. You'll feel better. You idiot."

Upon hearing Ritsuka's words, Caster looked surprised and began to mutter to herself, "Eh, was she scolded? By Ritsuka..."

Ritsuka then stepped forward, took Caster's hands in hers, and said:

"If you try to shoulder everything by yourself, you will eventually become overwhelmed by the pressure. Every step you take will be extremely difficult, which is not a good thing."

After being told those things, Castor's competitive spirit surged up, and he retorted:

"I just don't want you to say that to me. Don't you also like to carry all these burdens alone? You're actually quite sensitive and delicate inside, aren't you? You don't want others to get hurt, and you don't want to get hurt yourself either. Ritsuka, you idiot!"

Upon hearing Castor's words, Ritsuka showed a surprised expression and said, "Eh~ I've been completely seen through? I'm like that too."

The two exchanged a smile at that moment, then Ritsuka released her hand, and Caster turned to face the pilgrimage bell formed from Gareth and sang his final song.

The sixth bell of the pilgrimage rang throughout Britain at this moment, and the pilgrimage was completely completed.

"Has the sixth bell finally rung? Well done, Caster... The Round Table Fortress has been burned to ashes, and the Water (Mirror) Bell has appeared in the world. Einser, half of your prophecy has come true. And the other half, you yourself have changed."

Oberon was standing on the city wall gazing at Camelot in the distance when Blanca flapped her wings and flew in from afar.

“Oh, welcome back, Blanca. How are Noknare and Camelot doing?” he asked Blanca with a smile, and Blanca told Oberon everything she had found out.

"I see, I see. Morgan has already recalled everyone he could, right? Hmm? Bavanshi has been stripped of his successor status and is under house arrest in Camelot?"

Honestly, ignoring her is actually a form of protection. But even if he wanted to protect her, this method is far too clumsy; anyone with a discerning eye would see through it immediately.

Blanca then brought up the Salisbury incident, saying that the militia on Aurora's side were actually preparing to take action.

Those guys are truly shameless! They sneakily attacked Lentinium, and yet they still pretend to be offering help in a time of need. It's disgusting...

However, once they make contact with Noknare, the final result will be a three-way... no, a four-way joint attack on Camelot?

"That Gareth guy, I never expected him to summon such an incredible being. She's practically a one-sided power..."

"What temporary contract? Even without a Master, she could appear here alone using the Light of Miracles. Would Morgan and Davian's daughter be that powerful once she's fully grown?"

At this point, he remarked that the Mosque was completely still, which was truly the calm before the storm, quite interesting.

"Blanca, you don't look very energetic. Your soft fur has become rough. Are you working too hard? It's okay, take a rest for a while."

Having said that, he reached out and began grooming Blanca's fur. There was no time left to investigate the various factions, as the key parties had already clearly chosen sides.

The final battle is just around the corner: the showdown between Castor and Morgan... no, Vivian, the two fairies of paradise, to see who will survive.

"As long as Morgan is defeated, this story will be over. As long as we win, it doesn't matter if we perish together. To be honest, Caster's life or death is not the main theme of the Fairy Kingdom."

"Ainsell is really wicked, setting such a nasty trap to keep track of what exactly they're wary of. But... as far as pan-human history is concerned, as long as Fujimaru Ritsuka lives, that's all that matters."

The story surrounding the Fairy Kingdom is finally coming to an end; the grand finale is just around the corner.

So... who will be the one to write a solemn and beautiful ending to this story?

Chapter 427 The Future That Should Have Been Achieved

That night, Ritsuka climbed the city wall. He wanted to talk to Gareth, even though it was Gareth, but a Gareth he didn't recognize at all.

For him, it was necessary to deepen the understanding between the two sides, since a joint operation against Camelot was about to begin.

"You can't not get a good night's sleep now, you know? After all, we're setting off for Camelot for the final battle tomorrow, and as the key figure, you need to be in good shape."

Gareth didn't even need to turn around to know who it was, and Ritsuka walked up to her. The two stood side by side, and only then did Ritsuka realize that Gareth was remarkably tall for a woman.

Because she was wearing heels, Ritsuka saw that her height was almost 1.85 meters, which Ritsuka felt was the most direct proof that she had surpassed her parents.

"So much has happened lately, I can't just sleep peacefully. So, I still want to hear Gareth's story, to know what you've been through."

Upon hearing Ritsuka's question, Gareth let out a gentle laugh. She smiled and said, "Then I'll tell Fujimaru Ritsuka about my past as a bedtime story."

In her world, she wasn't killed by Lancelot that day. Her brother Gahoris desperately helped her escape before collapsing, buying her time, and ultimately her father arrived and defeated Lancelot.

Nothing changed after that. My father went to war and reclaimed the Queen, sealing Lancelot's holy sword but not killing him. Later, when the King went on his expedition to Rome, he took her with him, while my father stayed behind to guard the British mainland.

However, what followed was the annihilation of the First Legion, the death of my father, the Battle of Camlann, and the death of my king.

Only a few Knights of the Round Table remained. Lancelot and Bouss, from across the sea, led troops to their rescue, but it was too late; everything was too futile.

But it is precisely because her father's and the King's story has ended that she is able to begin a new chapter for Britain.

Although it was painful and confusing at first, Gareth persevered. With the help of Lancelot and Bouss, she stabilized the situation in Britain and revealed her true identity, taking over as the lord of Camelot.

In the years that followed, she gradually rebuilt her strength and managed the nation, ultimately rekindling her father's miraculous light through her own efforts in the battle against the Saxons who had crossed the sea.

At that moment, the First Legion was resurrected, and they caused a great collapse of the alien races, forcing them to sit down and sign a peace treaty.

Yes, it was a peace treaty, not the extermination of foreign races. Ironically, Gareth found it frustrating that after the First Legion was wiped out and his king was killed, the land of Britain began to recover.

The native British population had been decimated by the war in Camran, and the only reason they were able to hold off the foreign invaders was because Gareth reactivated the First Legion; otherwise, they would have truly perished.

Therefore, they absorbed the blood of other races and integrated the two peoples. The right way was to find a way for both sides to coexist on British soil without bloodshed, and so they spent ten years together.

After that, it can't be said that they put aside their hatred, but both sides exercised great restraint. Until the Roman invasion came again, Gareth was admired by both the foreign tribes and the British people, who considered her a noble queen and the most qualified successor to the Knight King, and thus placed her on the throne.

The common enemy accelerated the integration of nations. The years-long war further tempered the various ethnic groups that could still survive in Britain, which also enhanced Gareth's prestige.

People praised her as the noble daughter of Lord Camelot, and a great queen who brought new life to Britain.