The world of Type-Moon starts with saving Altria!

If she were to come to the wedding...

That is undoubtedly placing a time bomb that may explode at any time!

Guinevere had thought of this, so it was impossible that Altria hadn't thought of it either.

only--

Her attitude in responding to her best friend Guinevere seemed nonchalant.

"It's okay, Wei'er."

“Things like this are inherently unpredictable – so instead of worrying about how to prepare for something we don’t know about, we should just face the consequences.”

"I believe I have the ability to handle these things... so I don't feel scared at all."

"Besides -"

"Besides?" Guinevere felt that Altría seemed to be about to say something more convincing.

And this is indeed the case.

"Besides, this time, En will stand by us."

Artoria "laid out" her thoughts, then focused all her attention and gaze on the knight in front of her.

"Right?"

The girl's lips uttered the last question of the night.

And regarding this——

Ian's answer was also brief.

So concise that there is only one word that can summarize everything.

"Ah."

[You and Altria have formed an "alliance" in a sense.]

This made her very happy.

You feel the same way.

【only--】

[Compared to Altria, you still have an indescribable feeling towards Morgan.]

How should I describe it?

You are a little confused.

[In the early morning hours, you left the room where Altria and Guinevere were.]

You walked along the King's Corridor, but saw someone you didn't expect.

「That is──」

Your son, Ah Guiwen.

To be honest, this was a meeting that was completely beyond Ian's expectations.

Or rather, he never thought that he would see his son Aguiwen at this time.

After all, ever since the battle with Vortigern, this child, who rarely spoke and whose movements were quite secretive, had never appeared in front of him.

It felt like he was hiding from me, afraid of being discovered by me.

Although Ian was puzzled by this, he didn't say much.

Men have so much to do - so they have no time to take care of all their children.

Or should I say...

He didn't actually want to restrict their freedom that much.

Grow up well in a carefree environment, and then become whoever you want to be.

This has always been Ian's educational approach.

but--

Now that you have encountered it, it is not enough to pretend that you did not see it at all.

At least we have to talk.

Thinking of this, the man quickly took corresponding action.

"Agaguiwen."

"Eh?"

Agguiwen stepped back a little, looking embarrassed.

That expression looked like he was trying to pretend that he didn't see his father Ian and get away with it.

But since it has been discovered.

He still spoke very honestly.

"Father...good morning. I didn't expect to see you at this time."

"..."

[Agguiwen's tone made me feel a little strange.]

[Although you don't have much close contact in normal times, you could even say you're distant.]

[But it's not like you would have such an attitude - after all, you are still his father.]

[Even if you don't like me, you shouldn't talk to me in this tone at this time.]

【And based on your many years of experience in reconnaissance and commanding troops.】

You quickly sense that Ah Guiwen is feeling guilty.

He is very afraid to see you.

【This is how the same thing? 】

The more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong, so Ian quickly asked.

"Ah Guiwen, what's wrong with you?"

"Why do you seem to not want to see me? Could it be that a father like me is something that disgusts you?"

"..."

Hearing the question from his father, Agui Wen was stunned at first, and then quickly waved his hand to deny it.

That was the complete opposite of his usual calm and composed appearance.

It is probably not an exaggeration to say that it is like a sheep seeing a wolf.

"Nothing!"

"How dare I disrespect my father! That's... that's treason! The gods will punish me!"

"..."

Ah Guiwen's reaction was even more excited than before.

You realize that your question seems to have touched a nerve with him in some way, causing him to react in this way.

【But--】

【Why is this happening? 】

Although I haven't spent much time on Aguiwen since he was little, I can't say I haven't paid any attention to him.

[Why would he show such an attitude...? ]

You feel like you have to figure it out.

"I know."

Ian smiled slightly, stretched out his hand, and gently patted Aguiwen's shoulder.

This is the best way for the older generation to comfort the younger generation during a conversation.

"Again, don't be nervous. In my heart, although you are not as good as Gao Wen, you still have your own unique shining points."

"So there's no need to act so reserved in front of me."

"...a unique shining point?"

Listening to his father's words, Agui Wenwen's eyes became a little confused.

It seemed that Ian's words were in sharp conflict with some of his inner thoughts.

"Do I... really have any shining points? Father... you should stop lying to me, right?"

"..."

Just with this one sentence, Agui Wen felt like he was severely hit.

This made Ian more certain of his thoughts - something unknown must have happened to him.

But... this doesn't seem to be something that can be asked directly.

After thinking for a moment, Ian decided to encircle him from the "flank" and then get to the bottom of the matter.

"How could I lie to you?"

"In fact—"

The man turned around and looked at the other end of the corridor.

That was Artoria's room, and also the most magnificent place in the Camelot Royal Court.

"The king has praised you several times in front of me, Ah Jianwen."

"This……"

The Iron-masked Knight probably hadn't expected such a thing at all. He subconsciously stepped back a little, and even his steps began to shake.

His head was shaking, and the resulting reaction was a mumbling sound.

"That's impossible—I... I'm such a useless person."

"If you are really useless, then I will also despise you."

Ian's tone became much firmer. This was the simplest and most effective way to instill confidence in one's children.

"Ah Guiwen, you've done your job well—you have to understand that your mother, Morgan, and I would never raise a useless child."

"So my child, you must believe in yourself and be sure of yourself."

"..."

Aguiwen stopped there, looking as if the flow of time had been taken away from him.

It took a while before he spoke as if he had received some long-awaited redemption.

"Am I... really such a person?"

"Yes." Ian nodded without hesitation. He knew that Agui Wen really needed his affirmation at this time.

"Both I and the king firmly agree on this."

Agui Wen's throat was moving slightly, which showed that he had swallowed something.

His lips, which had been listless all day, actually raised a small arc at this moment.

He was like a child who broke a jar at home and didn't know how to ask his parents for forgiveness, but found that they were not willing to blame him.

"Thank you, father."

"I...know what kind of person I am—but before that, can I ask you a question?"

"Of course, my boy."

Ian smiled slightly and gently stroked Agui Wen's head.

This is something that only he, who is taller than Aguguiwen, can do.

"Every child has the right to ask questions of their father - and you are no exception."

"That……"