Skadi, returning to infinity

"Why did you come to us?"

Artoria wasn't sure if the person before her was one of the Masters of the Holy Grail War, but since she knew about the Holy Grail War and their identities...

That basically confirms that even if she wasn't a Master, she was still one of the participants in this Holy Grail War.

But she had no information about this person and had no idea who she was.

"Before we talk about this, let me introduce myself."

"My name is Skadi, and I am one of the Masters in this Holy Grail War. My Servant class is Caster."

"I am also a student of Tokiomi Tohsaka, one of the contestants."

"My reason for participating in the Holy Grail War is the same as my teacher's: we both want to reach the Root."

Skadi revealed everything she could, without holding back any details.

Aside from the true identities of her servant and Tokiomi Tohsaka's servant, it can be said that the information she provided was quite substantial.

This left Artoria somewhat bewildered; she had absolutely no idea what Skadi was trying to do.

"Is that all you're going to say?"

Artoria couldn't help but ask.

Is she... mentally unstable?

"Hmm? I have no problem. All this information of mine is public."

"You don't know because Kiritsugu Emiya wasn't sure if I was one of the participants, so he didn't tell you."

"Once he confirms it, you'll find out all this when you get back."

Skadi's words silenced Artoria.

She and Kiritsugu Emiya were really not compatible, which is why it's normal that Kiritsugu Emiya wouldn't tell her certain information.

“I know that you and Kiritsugu Emiya are not compatible.”

"But I didn't mean to sow discord between you."

Even with Skadi's explanation, Artoria frowned.

"If you didn't mean it that way, why did you say it?"

Does she think she's a fool?

"I'm just stating a fact."

"The better the compatibility between the Servant and the Master, the more they can unleash their full potential."

"You are the legendary King Arthur, an upright monarch. Kiritsugu Emiya, on the other hand, is ruthless and will do anything he deems righteous to achieve victory."

The chosen magician assassin.

"It would be strange if you and him were compatible enough."

"Any magician who is also a Master will know this very well."

Skadi's words left Artoria speechless.

Are you a student at the Clock Tower?

While Artoria remained silent, Irisviel suddenly asked a question.

"Yes, I studied at the Clock Tower and learned everything I was supposed to before I came out."

"Later, I wanted to explore a deeper, more hidden, and more powerful path, so I searched the whole world for suitable people to learn from."

"Then I met Mr. Tokiomi Tohsaka. I learned about the Holy Grail and the Holy Grail War from him, and then I became his student."

"Of course, even my teacher doesn't know how I became a Master, and I'm completely confused about it myself."

Skadi's words were three parts truth and seven parts falsehood; the information that could be found was roughly the same as what she said.

This will make her words more persuasive and more deceptive.

Of course, Artoria didn't have this information right now; she was just looking at Skadi, quite puzzled by the girl.

"So, your purpose in becoming a Master and participating in the Holy Grail War is simply to become stronger?"

"Such a wish...I cannot understand it."

Artoria has the world at heart, and she still cannot let go of her former kingdom.

Therefore, she did not understand Skadi's "selfish" desire and did not know why she would make such a choice.

"It's normal that you can't understand it, after all, you are King Arthur, the just and impartial King Arthur."

Skadi repeated it again, which sounded rather sarcastic.

Koskadi's tone was so serious, as if she really liked Artoria.

"You seem to have a special opinion of me?"

Artoria wasn't made of wood, and Skadi's repeated praise of her puzzled her.

"Yes, I think King Arthur was a very great man."

"Without her, half of British history would be obscured."

"I admire, like, and yearn for such a person."

"Because I myself couldn't do it."

"I also know how difficult it is to do these things."

"So when I actually met someone who could do these things."

"I can't control my emotions."

“Even if you, Artoria, think what I’m saying is insincere, I’m still going to say it.”

"You are the greatest king in the history of Great Britain and one of the greatest kings in the world."

Whether King Arthur actually existed or was a girl are things that only real history needs to investigate.

In the world of Type-Moon, she exists, the legends are true, and that's enough.

"For someone as great as you, I feel it is an honor to be your opponent."

Skadi's gaze was extremely sincere; her ruby-like eyes were filled with longing and joy.

"Since you know all this, you should also know the final story of that kingdom..."

Artoria truly hadn't expected that she would be so highly regarded by others.

"There are no eternal dynasties, only suns that never set."

"The change of dynasties is a very simple matter."

"It is perfectly normal for those around you to betray you as king because of different beliefs and ideas."

"Your kingdom was thus plunged into turmoil and disappeared from history, merely a microcosm of the changing of the world."

"You've done enough. Nobody's perfect, and neither are you."

"It is unrealistic to want to be a perfect king."

"Before you became king, you were just a person."

"Everyone makes mistakes, even a king."

Skadi shook her head and spoke her mind.

As for how Artoria's kingdom fell apart and what stories happened in the past, she didn't actually know much.

Now, facing King Arthur, it feels quite peculiar to be able to express my thoughts.

Hearing her words, Artoria fell silent.

Instead, Irisviel asked a question out of curiosity...

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Chapter 62: The True King? I Think It Should Be a Tyrant

"Since you admire Artoria so much, I'd like to know, if you were in her position, what would you do?"

Irisviel was trying to free Artoria from her predicament, not wanting her to be trapped in the past.

"Me? Hmm, my answer might make Artoria very unhappy, so to avoid offending her, I'd better not say anything." II

Skadi gently stirred her coffee with a spoon, glancing at Artoria as she spoke.

Clearly, she wasn't unwilling to speak, but rather waiting for Artoria's reply.

"I also want to know the answer, I want to know, if you were me, what would you do?"

After a three-minute silence, Artoria finally spoke up and asked.

"I...I will deal with all those who oppose me, and then go on to do my own thing."

“I know I may not be right, but I’m not sure what those who oppose me are after.”

"If we let them run rampant, the end result will be that the country will either change hands or simply disappear from history."

"No matter which one it is, a qualified king should not let it happen."

"To put it bluntly, the country I rule belongs to me."

"Even if it is to be destroyed, it should be in my hands, not arbitrarily changed by others pointing fingers."

"I will not accept traitors, nor will I tolerate anyone acting recklessly for their own selfish gain."

"So even if it will terrify everyone, even if it will frighten everyone, I will kill all of these people."

"Moreover... Artoria, when you were the queen, you actually instilled fear and dread in them in the later stages."

"Because you possess the sword in the stone, and are blessed by the lake spirit, you are seen by outsiders as both immortal and eternally youthful."

"They are detached from ordinary people and incompatible with mortals."