The world of Type-Moon starts with saving Altria!

"Uh……"

Ian looked back at the carriage and found that Altria was still sitting in it. He quickly realized that she wanted to temporarily avoid him and Guinevere in order to create a so-called "world for two".

"She wants to sort out the things she bought along the way, so she'll come back later."

Not that Ian was lying.

This trip was indeed Guinevere's journey back home, so the three of them did buy a lot of things along the way.

But...

If we really want to follow etiquette, this little bit is obviously not enough.

But now it’s just right to use it as an excuse.

"I see." Guinevere nodded thoughtfully, then laughed again.

"So according to you, shouldn't you stay with her? Why did you come here so soon?"

"..."

Faced with this problem, Ian decided to tell a lie that wasn't really a lie.

“Because it does look beautiful here.”

"Especially after seeing how excited you are, I care about this place even more."

"..."

Guinevere was stunned at first, then she laughed.

"Ian, if I'm not mistaken—it was Altria who asked you to come here, right?"

"..."

Although he felt that saying it directly was not a good option, the man felt that Altria's feelings should be recognized.

"Well, that's true."

"That puts me at ease."

Guinevere seemed to be relieved.

She extended her hand towards Ian, and then said with a smile;

"Since Lily asked you to do this... then come and stay with me."

"..."

"it is good."

[For some reason, you feel that Guinevere is much quieter than you imagined.]

[It was so exciting at first, but when you came over, everything seemed to dissipate like mist.]

You can't help but feel worried.

[Could it be... that she also has some ideas? ]

"What beautiful flowers, Ian."

Guinevere bent down and picked a flower in front of her.

It was a small white flower. It didn't look as bright as the rose of Camelot, but it had its own unique charm.

"You just said that flowers like this are also beautiful, right?"

"Yeah." Ian nodded.

These were not feelings he expressed to flatter Guinevere, but words that came from his heart.

“Although it’s not gorgeous, it’s beautiful enough, and that’s what makes it unique.”

"Do you know the name of this flower?"

Guinevere suddenly asked this question.

"Hey, this..."

Ian looked a little embarrassed.

For many years, the knight's attention has been focused on the princess he protects, and he really doesn't know much about her other than the roses she loves.

"Sorry, I don't know."

"It doesn't matter." Guinevere smiled slightly, "Because I don't know either."

"but……"

"Whether we know it or not, it doesn't affect the fact that it once appeared on this land, right?"

"..."

Ian is not a slow person.

He soon realized that Guinevere had a hidden agenda in her words.

"That's true—but I think it's better to remember it."

"Why?" Guinevere asked in confusion.

“Because someone needs to remember this beauty.”

The knight bent down, imitated Guinevere, and picked a flower, then said:

"It's such a beautiful thing, but no one ever discovered it before it disappeared - isn't that a very tragic thing?"

"..."

"..."

【You and Guinevere locked eyes with each other.】

[This time, you read an unprecedented sadness in her eyes.]

【And she learned something about the concealment from your gaze. 】

【Maybe--】

Now is the time to expose all this.

"You're hiding something from me," Guinevere said. "Both you and Lily's reactions are too strange."

"..."

"That's not true." Ian turned his head away. "Weier, don't think too much."

"There must be."

Guinevere imitated Altria's posture and pushed Ian to the ground on the grass.

I have to say that such a straightforward approach does have some effect.

"Ian, tell me—I'll accept it no matter what the outcome is."

"..."

Almost at the moment the words were spoken, a few tears fell from Guinevere's beautiful blue-white eyes.

Tick.

Tick.

After all, it is the body of a familiar, and even the tears that fall have a hint of magic.

Even though his relationship with her was not as strong as that with Altria, Ian still felt a touch of emotion in his heart.

"Guinevere, I..."

[In the end, you still couldn't resist Guinevere's pleading.]

You told her exactly what the nymphs of the lake had told you.

[Even though you know this will definitely cause her a great shock - but you really can't stand such pleading.]

[And you also believe that, as the person involved, she does have the right to know everything clearly.]

"Is that so?"

"My lifespan... has come to an end."

Hearing the hint of sadness in Guinevere's words, Ian felt a little regretful that he shouldn't have told her everything so simply.

"Weier, listen to me."

"What the Lady of the Lake said may not be true, and we haven't returned to your homeland yet. Once we return, we will surely find a solution."

"There won't be any."

Guinevere, on the other hand, was very open-minded.

She looked at her hands, her eyes filled with an indescribable regret.

"That's right—I'm just a manufactured familiar, yet I'm dreaming of living with you guys like this."

"I really don't know what's good for me."

As she said this, Guinevere's eyes were filled with tears again.

"Nothing."

Ian reached out and gently wiped away the crystal liquid for Guinevere.

He already knew that she was a very sentimental person, and this was now confirmed.

after all--

A person's behavior when she is excited is her truest self.

"Everyone has the freedom to yearn for happiness. This applies to you and Altria as well."

"Even a familiar has the right to move towards the world of his dreams."

"Weier."

"Although it may be a little late to say this." The man stretched out his hand and held Guinevere in his arms.

At this moment, he wished time could stop so that he could listen carefully to her heartbeat.

"But I'm really glad I got to know you."

"I think Altria definitely thinks so too - we..."

Before Ian could finish his words, he felt his lips being gently stopped.

That was an obstruction from Guinevere.

"Yeah, I know. I've always known."

"So...Ian, can you promise me something?"

"what's up?"

"Don't tell Altria that I already know about this, okay?"

"..."

Ian wanted to say something, but when he saw Guinevere's almost pleading eyes, the idea disappeared.

"I understand."

"I……"

"I won't tell Artoria."

680. Love Under the Moonlight? / A Journey of Secrets (4k)

[Some things, once exposed, only leave endless pain.]

【For example, the current state of Altria and Guinevere. 】

[The former doesn't want the latter to know that she already knows that she will die soon, while the latter doesn't want the former to know that she already knows this.]

[As a result, you can see their white lies almost every day.]

[It was a rather distressing situation.]