The world of Type-Moon starts with saving Altria!

81. The Rotating Sword of Victory vs. the Indestructible Lake Light! (-word chapter)

[You didn't expect a knight to ask for a meeting at this time.]

[You didn't expect that this knight would come from France on the other side of the coast.]

【You feel that this matter is not as simple as it seems. 】

Ian and Altria looked at each other and understood each other's thoughts.

There is no point in avoiding it, meeting it is the right choice.

"Let him come."

The young king said so.

"understood."

Then, amidst the welcome formed by the aroma of food and the laughter of the knights, a man appeared in front of the two.

He was a man with a tall stature, beautiful violet eyes and curly hair.

One glance at him and you'll know that this is a knight of extraordinary temperament.

"Hello, I am Lancelot, a knight from France."

[You noticed that his eyes were focused on Altria beside you from beginning to end.]

[This is different from Percival and Palamidis's behavior - they both more or less mistook you for the real Knight King.]

[You realize that he is definitely not an ordinary knight. ]

[You can sense that his strength may be very strong. ]

Seeing that no one answered him, the knight who called himself Lancelot spoke again.

"If my guess is correct."

"you--"

Lancelot looked at Artoria.

"It should be King Arthur."

"And he—"

Lancelot looked the other way.

"It must be the king's attendant."

Although he had expected all this, Ian was not happy about it.

"In that case——"

Ian returned Lancelot's gaze.

"Knight from France, why have you come all the way here?"

"Is it just to tell me and the king that you can tell us apart?"

Although he is a bastard who can completely manipulate Altria's emotions in private, Ian will maintain 100% respect for her in front of other people.

A king can be corrupted in secret but can never be desecrated in public.

If anyone tries to offend Altria's dignity.

Ian was sure that he would be the first Knight of the Round Table to draw his sword.

"Of course not possible."

Lancelot smiled and shook his head.

"If that's the case, it would seem like I'm making a big fuss."

"So what is your purpose?" Ian insisted.

"It's very simple."

Lancelot's hand stopped on the hilt of the sword at his waist.

It was a rounded end made of some material.

Even though it is still under the sunlight, it still remains very calm, as if it has never been exposed to the sun.

"On the other side of the sea, I heard that the Knight King was invincible after he pulled out the Sword in the Stone."

"Those heroic deeds have even been made into ballads in France, echoing over the palace all day long."

"but me--"

Lancelot pulled the sword with a steady aura out of the scabbard.

“That’s what this ballad is about.”

"I often wonder, is this really acceptable to me?"

"It was not until I set out on my journey, crossed rivers and mountains, and met the true Knight King that I understood the choice my heart was willing to accept."

Lancelot pointed his weapon at Artoria.

The sword blade, as heavy as a lake, was pointed at the young king.

"King Arthur, accept my challenge!"

[You completely understand Lancelot's intention. ]

[He is a knight from France. He couldn't stand being compared to Altria's bravery by his subjects all the time, so he resolutely set foot on British soil.]

[This is also the reason why he immediately set his sights on Altria.]

[Because he and the first two knights who came here for his fame had completely different purposes.]

[Knights who come here because of your reputation will subconsciously associate your image as the invincible Knight King with your tall stature, leading to misunderstandings.]

【As for Lancelot, he was burdened with the idea of ​​avenging his previous humiliation. 】

[Then the image that corresponds to the title of Knight King in his mind is naturally Altria, who seems easier to defeat. ]

[You realize that Altria is underestimated.]

【You are a little unhappy. 】

"Lancelot."

Ian placed his hand on the Excalibur Galatine sword on his waist.

"You are a knight from a foreign country. It is not right for you to challenge the king right away."

"Oh?"

Lancelot shifted his gaze from Altria to Ian.

"According to what you said, you want to stand in front of King Arthur?"

"Right on my mind."

Ian drew out the Excalibur Galatine.

"How can you be qualified to face the Knight King if you can't defeat the Knight King's shadow?"

"Makes sense."

Lancelot gave a gentle smile.

"So--"

"Let me defeat you, the shadow, first."

[Your duel with Lancelot is inevitable. ]

[This is a perfect condiment for the knights on Reward Day. ]

[The duel between you and Lancelot is set in the center of the military camp. ]

【Everyone's eyes are focused on the two of you. 】

[Altria is the only one who is worried about your health. ]

【She decided to prepare something off the field.】

"Brother Gao Wen."

Gareth, who was chewing on the barbecue, asked Gawain who was standing beside him.

"Who do you think will win this duel?"

"Need I say more?" Gawain was still fiddling with the mashed potatoes in his hand.

"Of course it's Father."

"Gareth, from birth to now, have you ever seen him lose?"

"No!" Gareth took a big bite of meat.

"It seems like my father has never lost to anyone."

"Yeah." Gao Wen nodded, "So this time will be no exception."

“…That makes sense.”

As the siblings were talking about this, Altria appeared behind them.

"Gareth, Gawain."

Hearing the Knight King's voice, the two men immediately turned around and became respectful.

"King." Gawain said quickly, "It was our fault that we didn't notice your arrival."

"No, there's no need to be so nervous."

Altria calmed the two of them down.

"I just want to remind you of one thing."

"Excuse me, what is it?" Gao Wen answered immediately.

"that is--"

Altria looked towards the duel venue not far away.

"I want you to be ready at all times, if you can."

"If anything unexpected happens, we will be able to react immediately."

"Ok, I see."

"Ah."

Looking at Altria walking away, Gawain felt a little uneasy.

Is there going to be something wrong with this duel?

"Gareth, stop eating! The king told us to be ready at all times."

"Eh?! Ming, I understand!"

[You don't know what Altria is doing in secret.]

[You just want to have a duel with Lancelot in front of you. ]

[It's just that you can vaguely feel one thing. ]

[The blade held by this knight who came all the way from France resonates strangely with the Excalibur Galatine in your hand.]

"So--"

Lancelot raised his weapon.

"Before the duel begins, let's agree on a few things."

"I did not come here across the mountains and seas to start a war - I just wanted to prove to the people of France that I am no less capable than King Arthur."

"So hereby agree on three things."

"Never kill the other person."

"Never harm any knight who has not joined the duel."

"And admitting defeat in the duel."