Did the Heroic Spirit I conquered become a reality?

“For the fairies of Britain, Her Majesty the Queen’s rule is the only order and salvation.” Bagst seemed to misunderstand his silence, thinking he was questioning Morgan’s way of ruling, so he added, “In this land that could be swallowed up by 'calamity' at any moment, weakness and mercy will only hasten destruction. Her Majesty the Queen’s strength is the only reason we have survived to this day.”

From her words, Yuu Tohsaka could sense an almost fanatical, absolute loyalty.

He understood that the knight before him and the girl named Tristan only ever knew Morgan as the "Queen".

Soon, the two stopped in front of a magnificent, carved gate.

“We’ve arrived.” Gawain pushed open the door. “This is the room prepared for you. Her Majesty the Queen instructed that it be used with the highest level of hospitality. All your needs can be communicated through the guards outside the door.”

The room's luxury left Yu Tohsaka speechless; its scale was almost comparable to that of the Queen's palace.

“I understand, thank you, Knight Gawain.”

“It is my duty.” Bagst nodded slightly, then turned and left, his heavy footsteps fading into the distance in the corridor.

As the door closed again, the whole world seemed to fall silent.

Yu Tohsaka looked around the magnificent room, which resembled a golden cage, and let out a long sigh.

He walked to the soft velvet sofa, sat down, and buried his head in his hands.

The development of events had completely exceeded his comprehension.

He not only has to figure out how to return to his own time, but also has to face an "old friend" who has become completely unfamiliar.

"The Queen..."

Yu Tohsaka murmured to herself, the image of Morgan's stunningly beautiful face, cool yet exuding regal majesty, flashing through her mind, filling her with a complex mix of emotions.

I wonder how Rin and Sakura are doing.

and also……

In this era, will I still be able to summon Tiamat?

Yu Tohsaka closed her eyes and tried to feel the connection between herself and the Primordial Anchor. When she confirmed that the warm, ocean-like aura was still there, she felt a little more at ease.

No matter where he is, as long as this most fundamental source of power is not cut off, he has the confidence to live a secure life.

He stood up from the sofa and began to carefully examine the extremely luxurious room.

Every piece of furniture here is like a work of art. Whether it is the huge bed with intricate carvings or the heavy books written in a language he cannot understand on the bookshelf, they all demonstrate the power and wealth of the room's owner—or rather, the queen who arranged this room for him.

He walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, pushed it open, and a chilly air, completely different from modern society and mixed with the scent of grass, trees, and magic, rushed in.

Outside the window, there was an incredibly magnificent city.

Countless spires pierced the eternal twilight sky, their architectural style consistent with the royal palace he had seen in his bedchamber, exuding majesty and solemnity.

On the city streets, there were blurry figures moving about, but they were too far away to see clearly.

The entire city was shrouded in a peculiar twilight, somewhere between day and night, giving it the feel of a never-ending theatrical performance.

This is Britain under Morgan's rule, her Camelot.

Sitting idly in his room wouldn't solve anything. Tohsaka Yu made up his mind; he needed intelligence, he needed to understand this era, he needed to understand Morgan today, and he needed to think about a way back.

He straightened his robes, walked to the door of the room, and gently pulled open the heavy door.

Just as the Knight Gawain had said, two guards stood outside the door, dressed in full black armor and carrying halberds.

They stood motionless like statues, but the moment Yu Tohsaka appeared, the cold gazes beneath their helmets and visors locked onto him.

“Hello,” Yu Tohsaka said politely, “I am Her Majesty’s guest. I would like to walk around a bit, perhaps visit the library, is that alright?”

The two guards did not answer. One of them turned around and tapped the wall behind him three times with the end of his halberd.

A moment later, a fairy who looked like a butler trotted over and bowed respectfully to Tohsaka Yu.

“Honorable guest, Sir Gawain has instructed that you may tour a portion of the palace. Please allow me to show you the way.”

“Okay, thank you.” Yu Tohsaka nodded.

However, just as he was about to catch up with the fairy butler, a familiar and sharp voice came from the other end of the corridor.

"stop."

Yu Tohsaka and the fairy butler both stopped and looked in the direction of the sound.

Then, the fairy knight Tristan—Bavan Shi—was slowly walking towards them.

She had changed into a dress that was easy to move in. Although her face was still a little pale, her eyes, which were looking at Tohsaka Yu, were filled with undisguised, cold disgust and scrutiny.

"This is none of your business, you can leave now." Bawan Xi waved his hand at the fairy butler as if shooing away a fly.

"Yes, Lord Tristan!" The fairy butler, feeling as if he had been granted a pardon, immediately bowed and fled the scene as fast as he could.

For a moment, only Tohsaka Yu and the fairy knight who was full of hostility towards him remained in the corridor.

“Your Majesty’s… ‘distinguished guest’.” Bawan Xi walked up to him, deliberately emphasizing the word “distinguished guest”, forcing a formulaic smile that looked more like a grimace. “My mother ordered me to personally serve you and fulfill all your ‘needs’. So, you want to go to the library, is that right?”

Her tone was filled with humiliation and resentment at being forced to work.

“Yes,” Yu Tohsaka replied calmly, though inwardly he was on guard.

Although the other person seemed reluctant, they actually had a rather arrogant and rather interesting air about them...

As Yu Tohsaka was lost in these chaotic thoughts, Bawan Shi snorted, turned around, arrogantly raised her chin, and strode forward.

"Come with me."

Yu Tohsaka followed behind Bavan Shi, the two walking silently down the long corridor.

Along the way, they encountered several patrols of guards and some fairy servants in a hurry.

The moment everyone sees Bawan Xi, they immediately stop in their tracks, bowing respectfully against the wall in terror, not daring to even breathe loudly, until her haughty figure has walked far away before they dare to straighten up and disappear quickly.

Bawan Shi was oblivious to all of this; she had long been accustomed to this awe.

The only thing she cared about was the man who was walking half a step behind her.

The steady breathing and unhurried footsteps made her feel inexplicably irritated.

Finally, the two stopped in front of a magnificent gate constructed of black iron and magic crystals.

“We’ve arrived.” Bavan Shi’s voice was flat and even. She held out her hand, and the door opened with a click. “This is Camelot’s Royal Library. Are you satisfied, ‘distinguished guest’?”

As Yu Tohsaka stepped inside, the scene before him startled him slightly.

This place is less a library and more a tomb of knowledge.

Countless enormous bookshelves towered to the ceiling, seemingly without end, neatly arranged with countless heavy books.

There was not a trace of scholarly air in the air, only the cold aura emanating from the ancient magic book, like dusty, untouched rocks. The entire space was eerily quiet, with only the echoes of their footsteps reverberating within.

Yu Tohsaka walked to the nearest bookshelf and pulled out a book.

The book's cover was made of some kind of unknown leather, with the title branded on it using magic circles and fairy runes.

"Oh? Can you understand it?" Bavan Shi crossed his arms and leaned against the door frame, a sneer playing on his lips. "I forgot that humans also have their own crude graffiti script. But the books here are probably beyond your comprehension."

Yu Tohsaka ignored her sarcasm and simply turned the pages of her book quietly.

The text in the book was indeed a system he had never seen before, but thanks to the "translation" function granted by his previous contract with Morgan, he managed to barely understand its general meaning.

This is an ancient book that records the history of a fairy clan that has long since disappeared.

He put the book back in its place and walked to another bookshelf, which seemed to be the history and geography section.

He wanted to find records about this era, about "calamities".

As Bawan Shi looked at his focused profile, her impatience and disgust grew stronger.

What she hated most was this attitude of ignoring her, which made her feel like a clown.

"Hey, human," she finally couldn't help but speak again, "Stop pretending to be so knowledgeable. What exactly do you want? Do you think you can understand Mother's greatness just by reading a few books?"

This time, Tohsaka Yu stopped moving.

He turned around, looked at Bavan Shi, and without the slightest anger on his face, calmly asked, "Your Majesty... she must have read all the books here, right? To rule this country and to gain such great power, she must have made unimaginable efforts. I admire her very much."

These words completely surprised Bavan Shi.

She originally thought the other party would be angry and would refute her, but she didn't expect him to go along with her words and praise her mother instead.

For a moment, all the harsh words she had prepared stuck in her throat.

“That…that’s for sure!” She almost instinctively puffed out her chest, her face revealing a fervent fervor and pride that was completely different from her usual demeanor. “Mother is the greatest and wisest being in the world! These books mean nothing to her!”

“Yes, I agree.” Tohsaka Yu nodded, her tone tinged with nostalgia. “I was fortunate enough to witness her wisdom and strength firsthand.”

These words struck Bavan Shi like a thunderbolt in his mind.

The pride on her face froze instantly, replaced by utter astonishment and absurdity.

"Are you toying with me, human?!"

Bavan Shi's rationality completely snapped in that instant.

She took a sudden step forward, grabbed Tohsaka Yu's collar, and her other hand's fingertips lit up with a scarlet magical glow. Her beautiful face was distorted with extreme anger.

"Take back what you just said! Or I'll kill you right now! How can you fabricate lies about Mother's greatness!"

Her eyes were filled with a frenzied killing intent.

To her, Tohsaka Yu's words were not only a lie, but also a desecration of the "special" bond between her and her mother.

Why? Why does this man, who only appeared today, dare to talk about his supreme mother in such a familiar tone?

Despite the overwhelming killing intent that was practically pressed against his face, Tohsaka Yu's expression remained calm.

He simply lowered his eyes and glanced at the other person's hand, which was gripping his collar tightly, its knuckles white from the force.

"Let go."

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable calmness.

"What did you say?"

“I said, let go.” Tohsaka Yu raised his head and looked directly into her eyes, which were burning with anger. “Using force against me, are you disobeying Her Majesty the Queen’s orders? She ordered you to ‘serve’ me, not to stand here shouting and killing me.”

“You…” Bavan Shi’s movements froze.

“Or rather,” Yu Tohsaka continued in a calm tone, “which of your actions right now do you think is more disrespectful to Her Majesty the Queen, compared to my 'lie'?”

Bawan Shi's breath hitched.

She looked into the boy's calm, black eyes, which held no fear, no retreat, only a depth she couldn't decipher.

That composure inexplicably cooled down her heart, which was racing with jealousy and anger.

Yes...her mother made her serve this man.

If I really do it here, what will my mother think?

Thinking of this, she slowly and reluctantly let go of his hand, but still stared at him intently, as if trying to find the slightest trace of guilt on his face.

"You'd better give me an explanation."

“I don’t need to explain to you.” Tohsaka Yu straightened his crumpled collar, as if the conflict had never happened. “Whether you believe me or not is up to you. I’m here simply to find some information.”

He bypassed Bavan Shi, who was still frozen in place, and walked back to the row of history bookshelves.

"If you truly wish to carry out Her Majesty's orders, instead of questioning me here, tell me, in which district are the records of this era's 'calamities' located?"

He threw the question back at him, with a calm and composed demeanor.

Bavan Shi was completely thrown off balance by his series of reactions.

She felt as if she had punched with all her might, but it had landed on soft cotton; her strength was useless, and she felt extremely frustrated.

Her chest heaved violently a few times, and she finally managed to squeeze out a few words through gritted teeth: "...over there, the innermost row."

Her pride, her sense of honor as a fairy knight and as the queen's "daughter," wouldn't allow her to be stumped by a human on a single question.

"Thank you."

Yu Tohsaka thanked her and walked straight in the direction she pointed.

Bavan Shi did not leave, but watched him from afar with incredibly complicated feelings.

I watched as he pulled a thick classic book from the innermost bookshelf, opened it, and began to read it intently.

Sunlight... no, it was the soft glow from the magic crystal that shone through the library's tall windows, falling on his profile and enveloping him in a soft, haloed light.

That tranquility, so out of place with the cold surroundings, fueled the growing turmoil and confusion within Bavan Shi.

Who is this man?