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"Artoria, is the Golden Sword not working properly?" Merlin asked as he rode forward on his horse.

This is the only answer Merlin can think of right now. He can't possibly say that Artoria was stimulated by the two lumps of fat on her sister's chest and wanted to throw away the sword in the stone so that her body could grow again, can he?

Hmm, if Artoria really loses the Sword in the Stone and wields the Holy Lance, plus the stimulation from the shopkeeper's food, she might actually develop even more powerfully, right?

Merlin burst into laughter; he wanted to see Artoria like this!

"Lord Merlin, your smile is so lewd! It's not that the Golden Sword is bad, it's just that my current growth is not enough to fully unleash its power. I just want to know, if I use the Holy Lance, can I unleash even more power?" Artoria said, looking troubled.

"Theoretically, that's correct, but my king, why are you in such a hurry?"

Artoria said, "After staying up all night reading the two books that Emiya gave me, I realized that even if the Age of Gods declines, I have the responsibility and obligation to lead my people toward ordinary happiness. Gods and humans are destined to separate, and humanity cannot live forever under the shadow of the Age of Gods' ether."

The ether will eventually disappear, and the age of gods will eventually fade away. Their departure does not mean that Britain is heading towards destruction, but rather towards rebirth.

But as the book says, a stable external environment is essential for the stable development of internal power. I want to be faster, higher, stronger, and eliminate external threats, quell internal strife, and develop my country as soon as possible!

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"Hey, Mom, the Holy Grail!"

Chapter 543: Restraint

Merlin was immediately stunned by Artoria's words.

Is Artoria about to make a major change?

Merlin finished reading the two books that Shirou Emiya lent to Artoria when he had some free time.

He thought the book made a lot of sense, but was it too advanced for Britain at present?

Is Britain not yet ready for such sweeping reforms?

Merlin believed that the democracy and capitalism described in the two books were insufficient to be implemented in Britain, but that slavery could be abolished, and that a gradual approach was acceptable.

However, these things can be discussed with Artoria later. The problem now is that this girl wants to pull out the Holy Lance!

"Artoria, since you want to pull out the Holy Lance, then pull it out."

What else could Merlin do? Didn't he see a bunch of King's fans already rubbing their hands together, intensely discussing how to pull out the Holy Lance?

Merlin clapped his hands, attracting the attention of a group of Knights of the Round Table.

"Well, to pull out the Holy Lance, thirteen seals need to be applied, so that the Holy Lance can be used as a weapon with difficulty."

Lancelot asked, "Then how should we apply the seal?"

"Hmm, good question. It's very simple. We just need to put a limit on the maximum release of the Holy Lance."

After hearing Merlin's explanation, Bedivere, the king's trusted confidante, was the first to step forward and say, "It can only be used when fighting an enemy stronger than oneself!"

Palamedes stepped forward and said reverently, "It can only be used in one-on-one combat!"

Lancelot thought for a moment and added, "We must not fight against the elves."

"It can only be used when fighting against evil!" Mordred, the little knight standing at the back, shouted, raising his arms and looking at his father with adoration.

“We will not fight for personal gain,” Galahad also stepped forward.

With each word spoken by the knights, the light of the Tower of Light dimmed and its size shrank.

Kai glanced at his sister and said, "Fight for survival!"

Agguwen also said, "Fight for the truth!"

Gajrez said, "It can only be used in inhumane combat!"

"Fight for honor!"

"Those who fight together must be brave!"

Thus, twelve knights had now broken the seal, and Merlin solemnly looked at Gawain—

Gao Wen immediately cleared his throat, preparing to speak.

Then Merlin's gaze passed over Gawain and landed on Artoria, who was riding on East Starion: "Arthur!"

Artoria's expression tightened, and as the last of the thirteen bound members, she declared, "Let us fight to save the world!"

As Artoria finished speaking, the Holy Lance shrank to a height that was tall enough for one person to hold, its white shell still bearing the trail of starlight as it spun rapidly.

"King Arthur, take up your Holy Lance!" Merlin said to Artoria, pointing to the Holy Lance.

Artoria nodded firmly, jumped off her beloved horse, solemnly walked towards the Holy Lance, grasped the hilt with her right hand, and raised it with a flourish.

Countless starlight bathed the entire land, and a beam of light shot out from the tip of the Holy Lance, piercing through the clouds.

Merlin nodded. This was the form in which the Star Anchor transformed into the Holy Lance Rungomminiad.

"Now that the King has drawn the Holy Lance, I must explain to him the origin and purpose of the Holy Lance."

"Lord Meilin, please speak."

Merlin pointed to the Holy Lance that was slowly spinning in Artoria's hand and said, "This thing is meant to stabilize the planet; to be precise, it is the planet's anchor."

"An anchor for a planet?" Artoria tilted her head cutely.

"Hmm, Artoria knows about the Fairy Village, right?"

"Yeah. I know."

"The Fairy Land isn't a completely different world. It's right beneath your feet, existing on the other side of the world, separated only by a thin layer," Merlin said, pointing to his feet.

"Under my feet? Underground?" Artoria asked, somewhat puzzled.

Merlin nodded and said, "You can think of it that way. So, below this fairy village is the surface of the planet. Whether it's the fairy village or the entire human world, it's all like a layer of skin, a layer of skin stuck to the surface of the planet."

Artoria nodded, seemingly understanding, "You mean, Britain?"

"No, it's not just about Britain, it's about the whole world. Just like Emiya said, the world is vast, and there are many people. The fairies, after humans entered the historical stage, already understood and comprehended the rules governing the world and the planets."

Planets change their physical laws according to the life forms that inhabit their surface. The era that was once full of mystery and magic has come to an end and is gradually declining because you humans have become the greatest power.

Nature, which once possessed a personality, became a mere natural phenomenon, and the ether in the atmosphere dissipated.

The rate of decline in mystery accelerated after the death of Solomon, the King of Magic. And five hundred years ago, the age of mythology completely ended.

This planet has become independent of nature, a world for animals that have broken free from the natural cycle and can barely survive on their own.

Well, to put it more simply, I'm referring to you humans. The intellectual direction that humans have acquired is intended to illuminate the darkness of this "uncertain law" of the spiritual realm.

As a result, the planet's rules became "the most suitable laws for human survival." Whether it's dragons or fairies, they would be breaking the rules under your human laws, so they moved to the other side of the world and gave the land to you.

Thus, only immobile creatures and those that refused to accept their impending extinction remained on the ground.

Artoria immediately thought of her uncle, the White Dragon—Vortigern the Lowly King.

Does this mean that his uncle is destined to perish?

Merlin continued, "While the former is harmless, the latter is a scourge to humanity. Powerful individuals can survive even without the magic in the atmosphere, and they might live on the other side for hundreds of years, posing a threat to humanity."

In short, you have become the representatives of this planet, but that thing is just a thin layer that can be peeled off with a gentle touch.

If you had a piece of cloth that could be blown away by the wind, what would you do? Would you just leave it there? Probably not.

If it's going to peel off, then we can just sew it up to prevent it from peeling off. And the anchor that holds this cloth to this planet is the Holy Lance—the lance that shines at the border, the pillar guarding the primates, the Holy Lance Rhongomyniad.

Artoria stared speechlessly at the Holy Lance in her hand, then at Merlin, who was beaming with excitement.

Damn it, you stinky bastard!

Why didn't you explain this to me before I pulled it out?!

Merlin stopped explaining, looked at Artoria's constantly changing expression, and asked in confusion, "Are you feeling unwell?"

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Artoria wanted to immediately release the thirteen restraints of the Holy Lance and blast Merlin to the ends of the earth, but after thinking about it, she held back.

The world is so wonderful, yet I am so irritable. This is not good, not good at all.

"So, Lord Merlin, why didn't you tell me all this before you drew the Holy Lance? What consequences will it have if I draw it now?"

"Because you are the Queen of Britain, Artoria! Listen carefully, this island is very special. The mainland has long been the world of humans, and the laws of physics have been rewritten much faster."

However, unlike other continents where the mystery has faded, this island still retains the atmosphere and mystery of the mythical era.

The more isolated a place is from the mainland, the more likely it is to retain its mystery.

Britain is of particular importance, after all, this place, like the navel of a planet, is a sacred place, equivalent to the heart, for people who live in mystery.

Therefore, if someone intends to fill this planet with ether again, their workshop will undoubtedly be located on this island, the last remnant of the mythical era and a fulcrum that could overturn the world.

"The Holy Lance is what we need to prevent this from 'piercing the world.' If we want to protect Britain, we must seal away a magical world. Do you understand, Artoria?" Merlin said in one breath, then looked at Artoria.

“I understand the logic, but the key issue is that the gun is now in my hands, so the anchor has fallen off!”

Artoria turned pale with fright; she had no idea that this gun had such an amazing origin!

Seeing Artoria's anxious expression, Merlin smiled and said, "Don't worry, Artoria, the Tower of Light still exists. It's just that you're holding it now, so people can't see it."

"really?"

"Of course it's true. When have I ever lied to you?"

"Speaking from Lord Merlin's mouth, there's absolutely no credibility to that statement!" Artoria rolled her eyes, feeling the Holy Lance in her hand suddenly become heavier.

Merlin smiled and said, "Oh, don't worry. Remember to visit Emiya's restaurant for delicious food whenever you have free time."

Artoria's ahoge (cowlick) suddenly stood up happily, as if guided by delicious food.

"The food that Manager Emiya makes is really delicious! It's just a pity that it's too expensive, and I can't eat it every day."

"It's alright, you can try learning from Miss Yu."

“Miss Yu? Do you mean that waiter? It wouldn’t be appropriate for me to work as a waiter, would it? I don’t have the time.” Artoria shook her head.

"It's alright. The time in the restaurant is different from the time in our world. Artoria, you can finish your work there and come back to continue being the queen. Just treat it as a relaxation. Even if a king is busy with many affairs, he must learn to balance work and rest."

"Hmm... what Mei Linqing said makes a lot of sense."

Merlin thought for a moment and continued, "Oh, right, you can ask Manager Emiya to make you more fresh milk drinks and green papayas in the future."

Artoria turned to look at Merlin: "Is there anything special about it?"

"No, you don't need to worry about it," Merlin said with a dry laugh, changing the subject. "What are Artoria's plans next?"

"Me? I want to have a good talk with my uncle."

Artoria's face darkened at the thought of her uncle. Could she really defeat him with the Holy Lance?

"Relax, Artoria. You have to believe in one thing: you have to believe in me, and you have to believe in yourself. The Red Dragon will surely defeat the White Dragon!"

"Yes, I know, Lord Merlin, your prophecy will come true."

Inside the restaurant, Shirou Emiya was still chatting happily with Touko Aozaki.

"I never imagined there was a world where magic didn't exist, and only technology existed! I never imagined technology could be so advanced that humans could pilot large robots across the universe!"

Aozaki Touko and Yu Meiren are listening to Emiya Shirou tell some stories about the Gundam world.

What kind of romance is this? Char, you tricked me! Even my dad never hit me! Are all the Federation's mobile suits monsters? It's just a rock, watch me push it back with my Gundam! And the road will keep extending, so don't stop! etc.

That's so interesting!

Aozaki Touko finished her last can of beer, her face slightly flushed. She stood up, patted Emiya Shirou on the shoulder, and said, "This restaurant is very interesting. Manager, can I get a membership? Do members get discounts?"

member?!

Wow! Why didn't I think of this way of making money right away!

Emiya Shirou was extremely annoyed, and at the same time asked in his mind, "Yui, did you hear that? Membership! Membership system!"

"Hmm, that's a very constructive suggestion! Let's activate the membership system now, store manager!"

"Aren't any rules and regulations needed?"

"Aren't these things the store manager needs to think about? I can't just make things up out of thin air, can I?"

"...I thought you could conjure it up right now."

Emiya Shirou sighed and explained to Aozaki Touko, "Since our store only opened yesterday, many things are still being made, and the membership system is one of them. Therefore, we cannot process your membership application at this time."

Aozaki Touko was also disappointed, it seems she will have to sell more dolls in the future, otherwise she won't be able to afford them sooner or later.