Otherwise, you can find another savior.

He was just a magician and a warrior, and did not have the qualifications to be a king.

And at this moment, he remembered Gilgamesh's teasing at the banquet in the past, and he felt even more resistant.

"We are just telling you the prophecy. No matter what choice you two make, the Mirror Fairy will accept it calmly." Ethel said.

Obviously, the Mirror Clan's reaction at this moment is the result of the emergence of this prophecy.

Since it cannot be changed, just choose to obey, that's all.

Xi Jian raised his eyebrows slightly, turned around, pulled Jian, and after putting some distance between them and Ethel, he whispered:

"Whatever their true purpose is, perhaps we can take advantage of the Mirror Clan's current attitude."

"Tianxi intends to become the king of Britain?"

"How could that be... It just occurred to me that I could leverage the Mirror Clan's obedience and use them as a foundation to try to form alliances with the other clans, gradually dividing and then winning them over." Xijian shook his head. "Just because the Mirror Clan allowed us easy access to Zhong doesn't mean the other clans will be so obedient. Jian doesn't want to see any unnecessary slaughter, and I don't want your eyes to be stained with blood either."

"Are you planning to use the Mirror Clan as one of my bases for future operations so that I can more easily access the pilgrimage bells of the other four clans?" Ash understood Shiomi's plan.

"You can use it, but don't trust it. Remember this." Xijian said softly.

"Then, let's follow my husband's plan."

Jian smiled knowingly.

Then, Shiomi stepped forward again.

"Ethel, leader of the Mirror Fairies, Ash and I will have something to tell you later." Xijian tossed his wide sleeves. "For now, let's wait for the ringing of the 'Pilgrimage Bell'."

Ethel remained on her knees, her head bowed respectfully.

Then, the sound of ash chanting was heard.

"'The Song of Paradise, the Voice of the Inner Sea, born to be chosen, judged, and corrected. The Bone Bell of Beginnings points the way home for those who have strayed. —Forgive their sins.'"

【history】

In the late summer and early autumn of the 3670th year of the Fairy Calendar, the bells in the Mirror Clan's territory in the northern lake area rang.

The bells rang out across Britain for the second time, announcing that something special had arrived in Britain.

After that, the record of "Savior Ash" appeared on the stage of British history and began to be active in various parts of Britain.

3400 years into the Fairy Calendar, the Earth Clan, the most peaceful of the four remaining clans, gradually came into closer contact with the Mirror Clan under the coordination of the savior Ash and the Sage.

After 2700 years of the Fairy Calendar, the Wind Clan finally united with the two clans to seek prosperity and survival.

In the 2200th year of the Fairy Calendar, the Winged Clan could no longer sit still and joined the Clan Union.

When the time came to the 2000th year of the Fairy Calendar, after 1700 years of repeated changes, only the Xiaya Clan remained and had not yet united with the other clans.

However, the northern goblins, who had been dormant for 1700 years, were finally going to fight back for the humiliation of the past.

The great war between the northern and southern elves, known as the "Summer War" and sweeping across Britain, is about to break out.

Chapter 44: Storm is Coming

"Are you really going to Oxford to personally confirm the Fang Clan's plans?"

Grimm asked as he looked at the map of Britain drawn by Shiomi.

"The only clans that haven't joined the alliance yet are the Fang Clan," Shiomi said casually, leaning back in his chair. "If the intelligence you brought back is true, it won't be long before Queen Mab's northern goblin army sets out from Edinburgh, then crosses the plains east of Manchester and attacks Gloucester, the territory of the Wing Clan, which is right here."

"It's been 1700 years. I'm tired of it even if you don't mind." Grimm crossed one leg on a chair and sat across from Shiomi in a rather casual manner. "These goblins are so unstable. It takes hundreds of years just to stabilize the relationship between a clan."

"That's really not something you would say, Setant." Shiomi said with a smile.

"I'm not saying anything discouraging. I'm just worried about your mental state." Grimm had given up on asking him not to call him by that name. "Do you plan to keep wasting time?"

"How can you say it's a waste of time? The fairy alliance is progressing smoothly. As long as we can deal with the Fang Clan and resolve the conflict between the southern and northern fairies, a united country covering the entire Britain will emerge." Xijian smiled indifferently.

Grimm still didn't understand: "What's the point of having all the goblins unite? Just to fight the disaster?"

"You've forgotten that in pan-human history, this type of nation-state is called the Commonwealth. It's essentially a loose union of nations." Shiomi narrowed his eyes. "All nations simply honor a king as their nominal ruler."

"So what's the point?" Grimm asked again.

At this moment, the door of the conference room was pushed open and a figure walked in.

It was Jian who came out after changing his clothes.

"When all the clans unite and maintain similar diplomatic relations with one another, when one clan attacks the others, the remaining clans will be able to respond effectively." Ash came to the table and looked at the spread-out map. "In this way... perhaps we can avoid a recurrence of the tragedy of the Rain Clan."

The current state of the British Isles is the result of Ash listening to Shiomi's advice and pushing the various clans step by step.

During this period, I also encountered repeated setbacks.

Both the Wind Clan and the Wing Clan were once hesitant, but ultimately bowed their heads before the disaster that they could not defeat alone.

"Only by joining the clan alliance can you receive the help of the savior and the sage."

The reason is that simple.

This is also the policy decided by Shiomi.

If they do not join the alliance, they will sit idly by and watch the clans facing the disaster even if it is a major disaster that occurs once every thousand years.

During the 3000-year catastrophe of the goblins, the Mirror Clan and the Earth Clan were protected by them and were spared from the catastrophe, while the Wind Clan and the Wing Clan tasted the bitterness of the catastrophe again.

This is also one of the reasons why the current structure of the British Isles has begun to take shape.

"Then it's the same old routine. I'll stay in Manchester and monitor the movements of the northern goblins." Grimm sat cross-legged on a chair, drew his dagger, and pointed at the map. "You will proceed to Oxford, the territory of the Fang Clan."

"The Fang Clan seems to have always disdained the alliance of clans, believing that banding together to seek our protection is an act of the weak." Ash smiled bitterly helplessly.

"How dare you say that? It was these warmongers who attacked the Rain Clan and provoked the war against the northern elves together with the other clans." Shiomi looked at Oxford on the map. "I want to see what they can do."

"Hey—" Grimm showed a mischievous expression, "Please be merciful, Junior Brother."

"I'll try my best." said Shiomi.

Then Grimm jumped out of his seat and walked outside.

"Anyway, if the northern goblin army begins to move, I will send Fujin and Muni to deliver a message to you."

"Let me remind you that Mab, the queen of the northern fairies, looks exactly like Maeve, so you'd better be careful." Xijian reminded with pretended concern.

"Even with this spiritual base, I know more about that kind of thing than you!"

After saying this, Grimm disappeared out the door, and soon even his presence could not be detected.

"There's been no growth or change at all, Setant," Ash complained.

"The Servant state is similar to that of a fairy. It basically does not grow." Shiomi smiled helplessly and shook his head. "It's been so many years, haven't you gotten used to it yet?"

As he spoke, he reached out and pulled Jian to sit on his lap.

Whether in front of goblins or companions like Grimm, they will not be too clingy, so as not to be regarded as less reliable.

Although the island elves of Britain have no right to criticize others, they still have to maintain a necessary impression of them.

When no one is around, you don't have to worry about these things.

"Because my husband is always growing, even though he has been surpassed by me who rang the five bells."

Jian leaned on his shoulder, observed his profile closely from the side, and stroked his handsome features with her hands.

"Are you disappointed? I've become weaker than you without realizing it." Shiomi asked jokingly.

"I already told you I was cheating. It's a natural ability given to me as a fairy from Paradise. And I don't believe I can beat you with that." Jian hugged his neck and laughed non-stop. "Rather, I'm more curious about who my husband is."

"Isn't it very clear?" Xi Jian raised his eyebrows.

"I only know as much as you do, but don't you also have things you don't know?" Jian explained, "Although there's no way I can know more."

Shiomi raised her hand and straightened her clothes.

In order to facilitate his activities as a savior in Britain, he helped Ash redesign a set of clothes that were more convenient for fighting and more flowing and comfortable.

"Another old question... Does my husband really not intend to become the king of Britain?" asked Ash.

"I'm not interested." Xi Jian looked at her, "Becoming a king means taking on a lot of responsibilities, which will cut into the time I spend with you..."

"That's a very good reason." Jian happily put his face close to hers. "But if you change your mind, I'll still support you."

Xi Jian was speechless for a moment. "As I told you, in pan-human history, Morgan, as the king who inherited the mysteries of Britain, is an enemy of the king supported by the British people. It's not auspicious."

"But if you become king, I will be your fairy concubine, not the queen." Jian blinked.

"Fairy Concubine...huh?"

Xijian's heart moved slightly. He suddenly stood up holding Jian and walked towards the bedroom.

"Huh?" Jian was startled for a moment.

"We leave tomorrow, and we still have plenty of time today. Let's spend it in the best way possible, shall we?"

"Well, I wish for it."

As she said this, her body couldn't help but heat up.

written request for leave

Yesterday, due to poor health, I had a minor surgery. I have recovered relatively quickly, but I was busy from yesterday afternoon until this morning and just got home, so there is no update today.

I am currently in good condition after the operation and should be able to resume updating tomorrow. If I cannot resume updating, I will provide a separate explanation.

I hope all book lovers will understand.

Grateful.

Chapter 45: Morning Tenderness

"Um... is it raining outside?"

Before opening his eyes, Jian could hear the sound of rain hitting the window.

She thought for a moment that she was back in Orkney in the north, but reality soon returned to her mind, and Ash sat up, hugging the quilt with her white arms.

"Yes, it started falling before dawn... From what the familiars have observed, the rain has covered Britain north of Manchester." Shiomi slowly crossed the room and approached her. "I'm sure the northern elves' march will be delayed as well."

It’s better to say that it will definitely happen.

It is said that Mab formed an army of humans, but did not give up the power of the goblins.

An army of goblins must be more easily hindered by weather than an army of men.

"Really? But our departure time will also be postponed." said Ash.

"I estimate that the rain will stop after noon." Shiomi held out the cup in his hand. "It won't be too late to set off then."

Jian reached out and took the cup, which contained something called hot cocoa.

That was one of the plants that Shiomi introduced to Britain through his power. As a high-quality sweet ingredient, it is now very popular among the fairies on the island.

Things like these that appear on the surface and allow the Wing Clan and the Wind Clan to join the clan union are important driving forces.

Sharing the same status is the four-distilled and four-brewed liquor invented by Shiomi.

Each one brings a refreshing experience to the fairies and effectively plays a role in winning them over.

Even if the fairies on the island are naturally fickle, you can still effectively interfere with their choices by controlling production and production areas.

On a slightly cool afternoon due to the rain, Jian really likes to have a cup of hot drink like this.

However, when she took it, the quilt in front of her slipped off, and her flawless body was suddenly exposed to the air in the room, making the room, which was only dimly lit by candlelight, suddenly brighter.

"As the savior, you are actually naked. This is not good." Xijian joked while sitting on the edge of the bed.

Jian held the cup in his hand and accepted the challenge unmoved: "If you put it that way, it's quite inappropriate for a sage to walk around the room naked."

Then the two of them laughed happily together.

"The hot water is ready. Take a bath after you finish drinking. You're all sticky with sweat and it won't be comfortable to wear clothes." Xijian said.

"That's thoughtful." Jian nodded in agreement.

After drinking the hot cocoa, Shiomi carried her into the bathroom and soaked in the bathtub together.

After wiping off the sweat on his body, he reached out and lifted up a strand of long hair floating in the hot water.