Otherwise, you can find another savior.

One could even say that if Bawan-shi were chosen as the successor and told that once she took the throne, she would no longer be able to exist as either a human or a fairy, and would be hated by both humans and fairies. Altria was also certain that the child Shiomi had raised would surely say, "A lot of people are laughing, and I think that's not wrong."

After all...Shiomi must have told Bawan Xi the legend of King Arthur.

He understood this very well, and therefore wanted to avoid this outcome from the beginning.

Walking beside Shiomi, Artoria could see that there were even children running and playing on the street, and the scene was full of harmony and joy everywhere.

But over at the military camp, you can see well-trained soldiers preparing for war, ready to follow their king to launch the next war at any time.

Warmth and solemnity exist simultaneously in such a city.

"Compared to that kind of thing, what are you going to do?" Xijian asked.

“…” Altria was silent.

"As you can see, this world's Imagination Tree has vanished. Its continued existence relies on Morgan's power. I merely suppress all the fairies for her through war." Shiomi walked slowly. When a citizen saluted him, he would nod slightly and respond briefly. "Whether as a Heroic Spirit of pan-human history or as a companion of Chaldea... never mind. I'm not qualified to speak such high philosophies now.

"The future of human history should be determined by those who live in that era. Although I survived death and became the Goddess of the Holy Spear, I am ultimately just a fleeting reflection in human history."

Artoria stopped on the stone bridge across the Thames and slowly spoke out what was in her mind.

"I went to Chaldea out of selfish motives. I wanted to help you, to restore the future that this world you live in deserves."

"Are you planning to go against your original creed again and make a choice similar to the one you made in the sixth singularity?" Xi Jian couldn't bear it and persuaded him in a low voice.

"I have no intention of starting a war, nor of killing." Artoria slowly grasped his hand. "But I have an obligation. Whether as the Knight King Artoria, or as the goddess Longominid, or... simply as your companion, I must stay by your side and witness where your path leads."

She believed that even in this situation, if it were Scathach, Sakura, or anyone else, they would definitely take a similar approach.

"So... are you planning to stay with me until then?" Xijian closed his eyes tightly, his eyebrows trembling slightly, revealing the sadness and gratitude in his heart.

"Only if you won't refuse," said Altria.

"Then, I'll trouble you to take care of me."

Chapter 105 Declaration of War

When the fairy knight Lancelot returned to Camelot, concluding his five-day diplomatic mission, Morgan was in the palace garden, chatting with the Chaldean group who had been invited to Camelot a few days ago.

Morgan has basically grasped the situation of Chaldea's purpose and what is happening outside this world in these days.

Humanity was bleached, and seven events, including Britain, were cut off, turning into a strange belt that took root on the planet.

If the seven Lostbelts are not removed, pan-human history will cease.

To put it more directly, Chaldea and Morgan are actually in hostile stance towards Britain.

Even though the Imagination Tree is gone, Britain, which is still engraved on the planet, is said to be the source of the collapse of the entire earth.

No matter which point, it is a problem that cannot be underestimated.

And in terms of personal feelings, Morgan doesn't actually hate pan-human history. She just has information about that very different history.

What's more, Shiomi comes from pan-human history.

Morgan felt that he might be acting too hastily. If he could exchange letters with Shiomi after Chaldea arrived, perhaps they could get together again and discuss a feasible solution.

After all… the British fairies and the like can be left alone, and there are only a few people who need protection.

As for his own country, he would find a way to start over later. After all, after six thousand years, this was not the first time he had to start over.

Sadness, pain, betrayal... She had tasted everything from the fairies.

But Morgan never truly despaired.

Because he has always been by her side, maintaining that unyielding will.

"Let Sir Lancelot come here." Morgan said to the guard who came to deliver the message.

The guard turned and left. Mashu, who was also in the garden, was surprised. "Sir Lancelot...?"

"I think it should be someone else." Ying thought for a moment and said.

"It's a bit complicated to explain, but in short, they're not the same Knights of the Round Table you're familiar with from pan-human history." Morgan responded with his usual calm demeanor, then asked, "By the way, how's the communication with the rear going?"

"Little Da Vinci is still under renovation. With the assistance provided by His Majesty Morgan, normal communications should be restored soon." Mash explained quickly and expressed her gratitude sincerely.

"It's nothing, just a little thing." Morgan's mouth curled up slightly, but they couldn't see her smile through the veil.

Although they are all different, every girl in Chaldea is a straightforward and kind-hearted child.

However, even for trivial things like moving their fingers, they would thank them sincerely, which made Morgan feel much happier.

certainly--

"What's up, Queen Morgan?"

Scathach was half-lying on a bench in the pavilion, her back against the railing, not looking like a guest at all. She didn't really chat with Morgan now, though. Sakura could usually answer most of the questions he asked about his beloved disciple.

Fortunately, there was only a subtle rivalry between them, and there was no hostility to the point of fighting.

After all, the most important person is not present, so even the original fun of bickering with a serious face has been lost.

"Nothing." Morgan looked away.

She found that Scathach and Shiomi were very similar in some habits, including this lazy and careless sitting posture.

"Master has a free and easy personality. I hope Your Majesty doesn't mind..." Ying quickly tried to make amends.

Morgan just remained silent and hid his smile under his veil.

Soon, the fairy knight Lancelot followed Morgan's orders and came all the way to the back garden.

After seeing Melusine, everyone in Chaldea was surprised. They didn't expect that the knight named Lancelot was just a girl who looked less than fifteen years old.

The other person's expression and behavior were very capable, and they well demonstrated that she was indeed qualified to be a knight.

"Your Majesty, I have just returned from my mission to Londinium. The God King asked me to deliver a response to the letter from the credential to Your Majesty." Melusin knelt on one knee and spoke meticulously.

"What did he say?" Morgan asked.

"...Well..." Meilushin's expression showed hesitation. She presented Xijian's letter with both hands, "Please review it, Your Majesty."

"You should get up first."

Morgan took the letter, suppressed her anticipation, and after opening it, she saw the familiar handwriting and felt a surge of nostalgia. But after reading the entire letter word for word, she reluctantly raised her eyes and gazed at the dusk sky above the garden.

Seeing her reaction, Ying was a little concerned: "...What did His Majesty the Divine King say in the letter?"

Since there were other people here, Sakura also used other names.

"See for yourself." Morgan liked Ying very much. This child won her heart.

The letter from the throne is a public document. Even if I don't say it now, I will bring it out and discuss it with my ministers later.

Sakura took the letter, Mashu and Ritsuka came over to check the contents, and Habertlot also lay on Sakura's shoulder and peeked from behind.

"...Tens of thousands of people from Londinium are now hunting with the Queen in Camelot..."

Ying read out the most crucial part of the letter decorated with diplomatic language.

"Hunting? Are you coming here to hunt?" Ritsuka was puzzled.

"No, no, senior. This is a phrase that appeared in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and its meaning is——" Mashu quickly corrected.

"Declaration of war..." Sakura looked at Morgan, "If Her Majesty the Queen does not surrender, war is inevitable."

Only then did Melusin reply, "Although Londinium enjoys peace and prosperity, it is constantly preparing for war. With the God King's reply, he may send his troops to Camelot within a few days."

"Now that things have come to this, it seems there is no need to inquire." Morgan sighed in his heart.

As expected, the war had to go on, and seventeen years of peace came to an end.

I just don’t know how many goblins will die this time before he is satisfied.

Morgan, who was about to give an order, suddenly noticed the wording in the letter.

Hunting...

Could it be that this time, he wants to use the war to see me?

That would probably require more careful preparations, allowing Xijian to appear to attack the city, while he himself would have to stay in the palace and prepare to fight.

That's the only place that's suitable for us to meet each other.

Thinking of this, Morgan waved his hand, and the fairy maids guarding the garden immediately came out.

"Send the order to summon the goblin knight Gawain and the clan leaders to the palace for a meeting immediately."

The maids then retreated one after another to convey the queen's orders.

"What about us?" Sakura asked at this time.

"This is my kingdom. I don't need you guests to help me. If you want to protect yourself, you can either stay in the palace or leave Camelot as soon as possible."

In the end, Morgan didn't have the heart to let them fight Shiomi.

Master and apprentice killing each other, father and daughter killing each other...none of them are good things.

Chapter 106: Their respective plans

"Your Majesty, the King's Clan still does not intend to send troops to aid Camelot. They will only provide military supplies and city defense supplies."

The day after the meeting, Bagster reported to Morgan.

"At this point, what's so surprising?" Morgan said unfazed. "Their clan leader once said that if Camelot couldn't be saved, the survivors could flee there for refuge."

"This..." Bagster was speechless.

She knew that Britain was actually divided into three parts: Edinburgh, where the clan of the king of the northern elves lived, Camelot, which ruled over the other five clans, and Londinium, the city of the God King in the southeast.

Despite having the least land, Londinium has the most fertile land and the richest products in the fairy kingdom. Coupled with the governance of the God-King, the city dominated by humans has always held the initiative in the war.

Fortunately for the fairies, Queen Morgan is here, otherwise they would have been wiped out from this land long ago. Whether it is the so-called existence tax or other taxes, it is better than dying under the knife of the God-King's army.

The King's Clan sees themselves as the last bulwark, the last hope for the British elves should Queen Morgan's kingdom fall.

Morgan acquiesced to this way of existence, requiring only that they provide troops and taxes on a regular basis.

In a sense, Camelot and Edinburgh are allied, but Camelot is at the forefront of the fight against Londinium, which makes many of the harsh demands reasonable.

"Also, news came from the Mirror Clan that they have dispatched their own army, led by the knight Bojon, to rush to the aid of Camelot." Melusin reported another piece of news.

"The Mirror Clan? Hasn't that weak clan been hiding in the lake area where the war could not spread and never participated in the war?" asked Bagster.

Morgan wasn't surprised. "Perhaps it's a prophecy. If we can't resist Londinium, who has been preparing for seventeen years, all of Britain will be destroyed."

More precisely, the goblins of Britain.

Thinking of this, Morgan also began to worry that Shiomi had lost his patience and wanted to wipe out all the fairies in one go.

If that's the case, it's not bad.

At least she could finally be freed from this long duty and no longer have to play the role of the goblins' strict protector.

"You should all go back and prepare. The war is imminent. I hope that as fairy knights, you will do your best for Camelot." Morgan raised his hand and signaled the two to retreat.

"Yes, I will definitely live up to your Majesty's trust." Bagster answered straightforwardly.

"...Yes." Meilushin hesitated for a moment.

Then she turned and left the palace behind Bagster.

Whether it was Xijian's reason for starting the war or Morgan's attitude towards the war, Meilushin suddenly felt that her own significance had become blurred.

As the original subordinate who followed Morgan, Milushin regarded this as a mission given to her by Shiomi.

That person gave her a new life, but never looked at it in the eye.

Meilushin thought that was just because he only had eyes for Morgan, but now...

Standing on the high tower of Camelot, Melusin looked in the direction of Londinion. She didn't know if she could continue.

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The days of peace are coming to an end, and Londinium will once again ignite the flames of war in this Britain.

When the meeting in the Camelot Palace ended, the news spread rapidly among the fairy clans and cities under the rule of Camelot.

But it has different meanings in the ears of goblins from different clans.

"It's truly speechless. It's only been seventeen years, and the war is about to begin again. Although I only took over as clan leader a hundred years ago, it's amazing that you've been able to endure it for hundreds and thousands of years."

When the four clans of Earth, Fang, Wind and Wing began to send reinforcements from their territories to Camelot, and when the clan leaders who were in charge of their own clan armies were sitting together in Camelot to discuss the next specific arrangements, Spriggan said this.