lost narrative poem

Chapter 704 Consensus (in every sense

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The atmosphere at the scene was completely silent, and the air seemed to freeze because of some kind of atmosphere.

After Arturia told the secret that had been hidden in her heart, she seemed to be relieved a lot. Her expression was quite calm and calm. Just like what she said, she did not approve of Mordred. Is the truth.

But it wasn't because of hatred or prejudice. On the contrary, she had treated Mordred the fairest.

Mordred, on the other hand, couldn't believe it at all, with a stunned and grim expression on her face. She couldn't accept such a cruel fact, and her subconscious refused to believe in such a sad fate.But the point of disbelief is not unbelief, but daring.

In other words, she has actually realized that this is the truth, but her rationality cannot accept all of this, it is really too sad to be like that.

"So, if the two of you were honest and not so awkward at the beginning, there is a chance that this tragedy could have been avoided..."

After a long while, finding that no one was talking, Xia Ran finally spoke slowly, taking the initiative to break the uncomfortable silence, and at the same time couldn't help feeling sorry for the two of them.

Mordred grew up too fast as a cyborg, and everything came and went like the wind in her short life.When she was ashamed of her abnormal origin, Morgan not only failed to do her duty as a mother, but instead showed a naked attitude of using her as a tool for revenge.

It is probably because of this that she is so eager to get the approval of her father and king whom she yearns for and admires.But at the same time, Mordred was not able to empathize with his father's distress.

That was the tenth year, the last year, of King Arthur on the throne of Camelot.

Abide by morality, protect the people with your body, be fearless, not for your own desires, but to protect the country and beliefs... Arturia remembers the original oath, and implements her ideas straightly and without confusion. Because a king cannot rule with a heart full of kindness and indecision.

So she never showed any emotion while sitting on the throne.No one is more capable of governing the country than the king, handling affairs without bias, and punishing enemies without bias.She is like a balance that is precise to a few decimal places, calculating the balance of gains and losses.

——"King Arthur, don't understand people's hearts."

Even though Tristan later regretted all his life for uttering this meaningless nonsense with no brains, he must have thought so at the time, and it was also the thought of many other knights.

Fearing the king's ruthless decision-making, they began to question the king's fair and selfless behavior. The knights gradually became dissatisfied and had more ideas.

The powerful lords who were intimidated by the majesty of the king in the past are also paying attention to the king's words and deeds maliciously. Once the king has any actions that are considered wrong, they plan to drive her off the throne collectively, so that they can get more. multi benefit...

Originally, Artoria had to be more cautious in her actions under a lot of pressure, but it was as if fate was maliciously opposing her, and huge troubles appeared one after another—in that year, Lance Lotte and Guinevere's infidelity is revealed.

The huge impact and subsequent series of developments directly brought the Knights of the Round Table to the verge of collapse.

During this period, Mordred took off his helmet, revealing the cheek that was very similar to Artoria, informed his life experience, and claimed his right of inheritance.Artoria, who knew nothing about this, was naturally shocked by this fact.

From the incident of Lancelot and Guinevere, to the incident of the illegitimate son Mordred who suddenly appeared, it can be said that everything is fatal.

Perhaps a single incident would not be enough to put her to death, but if two incidents broke out at the same time, then even the King of Knights would be absolutely unable to restore all of this, and Britain would be destroyed once.

She could only put the overall situation first, and cautiously rejected Mordred's request, but entrusted Mordred with the important task of guarding the kingdom during her expedition, hoping that this behavior would let her understand her true attitude .Of course, it is not true that the King of Knights does not provide insurance at all. At that time, Gao Wen and Kai were sitting in the town at the same time, which was enough to rest assured.

It's just the same sentence, fate seems to be targeting her maliciously.

During that period, Kai left Camelot due to certain things, leaving Gawain alone.And Mordred also failed her trust. When King Arthur returned to Britain after completing the glorious expedition to Rome, she was surrounded by his own army.

"In fact, it's like a conflict between teachers and students. The teacher always feels that the students are contradicting themselves, and the students always feel that the teacher is targeting themselves. They all feel that it is the attitude of the other party. In fact, as long as it is clear, it will not be that much of a problem."

The magician looked at them without speaking, either they were thinking in silence, or they were holding their fists tightly with their heads down and unable to see their expressions clearly.

"It's good to be like this now, at least you both know what the other person really thinks, and how the other person views issues about yourself... Maybe it will be a little awkward and uncomfortable at first, but it will always be more hostile to each other than before. , a life-and-death relationship, okay?"

"What is mutual hatred? She has always hated me unilaterally..."

Artoria couldn't help but frowned and complained, but she glanced at Mordred next to her again, and finally she didn't continue talking, but just looked at her master coldly: "Forget it, just say you Get ready to do something, Master."

"Didn't you say it? Help Xiao Mo inherit the great power..." Xia Ran replied patiently, "Or to put it more directly, it is to get your approval."

"I don't agree." Although she doesn't hate Mordred, Arturia will not easily shake her decision because of compassion, so she said lightly, "She is not suitable to be a king, and I really can't Camelot into her hands."

"Regarding the previous assessment, Xiao Mo really screwed up, but don't say she didn't react at the time, even if she did, she really didn't do well..."

Xia Ran blinked, "You rejected her request earlier because you thought she lacked the most crucial education to be a king, and then you directly entrusted her with the important task of protecting the kingdom and asked her to prove herself... don't you think Isn't that fair to her?"

"But at that time, Gao Wenqing and the others helped govern the country together. As long as she humbly asks for advice and studies hard, there will be no problems. That is her chance..."

"Isn't it the same now? Gao Wen and the others are still there." Xia Ran nodded, as if she was waiting for this sentence, "It just so happens that this time I can be honest, and if she still can't prove herself, then I can't blame you Oh...Xiao Mo thinks so too, right?"

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Mordred stared at him blankly, opened his mouth subconsciously, but couldn't say anything, just like a drowning man grabbing the last straw, her eyes suddenly burst into a fiery light , nodding vigorously with fear and hope.

At the same time, she also instinctively turned her head to look at her father, but just as her eyes met, she moved away in such a panic that she didn't dare to look at him at all.Perhaps guilt and remorse, all kinds of complicated emotions intertwined, and the truth of enlightenment made her terrified at the moment, but her eyes were still full of pleading and despair.

The rebellious girl was afraid of being directly denied by her father, afraid that the last straw would break and her hope would be completely shattered. This was her last light.

Arturia originally wanted to refuse directly without mercy, but after being stabbed by Mordred's panicked and fearful eyes, she couldn't speak anymore.

"Then follow what you want, Master, what do you plan to do?" In the end, she sighed helplessly and made a concession.

As the master said, the facts will not change, and both she and Morgan are unqualified parents, Mordred will develop such a distorted and deformed concept, she also has a lot of responsibility... before it can be treated coldly , but after the matter was revealed, she had no way to ignore the issue of the "illegitimate child", let alone abandon it.

The most important thing is that she finally remembered the most important point, that is, like the master, she cannot stay in this world forever.

"Admit her identity, let her learn from the Knights of the Round Table and you, and learn how to govern the country..."

The magician smiled slightly.

"As for whether she can pass the test or not, let's compare it with the selection you went through. How about this?"

The selection that I experienced back then?Arturia was taken aback for a moment, and immediately reacted: "The sword in the stone? But it was broken a long time ago, and I don't know where the broken sword ended up now."

"Then just make another King's Choice Sword. Anyway, aren't the materials ready-made?" Xia Ran looked at the sword at Mordred's waist.

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The time came to the next morning.

"...To sum up, the main reason for summoning the ministers this time is for this matter..."

In the palace of King Camelot, in the spacious and bright meeting hall, Lancelot and other Knights of the Round Table sat around the round table, and Artoria was watching them, with a calm and peaceful expression and Tone, delivered his own speech.

The round table is modeled on the past system, which means "equality" and "unity", because at the same round table where there is no distinction between superiors and inferiors, there is no difference in status and distinction between monarchs and ministers. Everyone is allowed to speak and discuss freely. In domestic affairs, even the knights may have differences and conflicts due to similar or inconsistent political views.

But at least at this table, all are equal.

It's just that I haven't been able to reproduce the past style for the time being, and the number of Knights of the Round Table here is not even half of what it used to be... Of course, whether it is Arturia or others, I feel that I can't expect too much, after all, the past is The past is the present.

"...That's probably the case. I will not be able to stay in this world for a long time, so it is necessary to determine the successor to the throne before then. I hope you can understand. If you have any opinions or opinions, you can express them at this time. "

Arturia looked around, carefully observing the expressions on everyone's faces and the changes in their eyes. She hoped to confirm the true thoughts of each knight, and she was unwilling to become the king who didn't understand people in the past.

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After a moment of silence, Gao Wen spoke first, "Is the king about to leave this world?"

He felt very uncomfortable, and this was the first thing he paid attention to. Obviously, a criminal like himself has only been redeemed not long ago, but is this sweet dream about to wake up soon?There is no way to follow the king anymore, no way to be loyal to the king and fulfill the loyalty of a courtier?
"That's true, but...it's not like leaving forever and never coming back."

Arturia organized the words and said.

"It can be understood that I can't stay in this world for a long time, but I will continue to watch you in other worlds, and I will try my best to keep in touch with you, and if I have the opportunity, I will come to the earth again... ...It’s just that if that’s the case, the rule will inevitably be unstable, so it’s necessary to establish a new king first.”

"Is it because of the Holy Lance, Wang?"

Lancelot felt a little stunned, "Because I have already reached the realm of the gods, there is no way to stay on the earth for a long time, and I want to transfer to the outside of the world?"

"...You can put it that way."

Arturia hesitated a little, but finally nodded.

The actual reason is that this "world" has been unfolded within the main body of the master, and the master has replaced this grand concept outside the world... But it is obvious that this kind of thing is too far-fetched, and there is really no need to explain it clearly.

For Lancelot and the others, it is enough to use an easier-to-understand statement, that is, King Arthur, whose nature has been transformed into a goddess because of the Holy Lance, has no way to stay in the world forever, and can only go to the world like other gods. higher dimension.

Anyway, in essence, this is indeed the case.

"Damn it! It must be because those Chaldeans destroyed Lord Xia Ran's technique!" Gawain thumped the table angrily. The huge force shook the entire hall, and the stone that was integrated with the foundation The quality round table was almost knocked over by him.

He felt that it must be the fault of that group of people, since everything was fine before, the whole world was in the order of the age of gods, and humans and gods could co-exist.

But after that group of people made a fuss in the tower, they obviously destroyed a huge ceremony, which caused terrible visions to appear in the whole world not long ago. Although it finally stabilized, there must have been some changes .

For example, now, Wang suddenly said that she was leaving, which is definitely one of the influences.

"It's not important anymore, it's useless to talk about the matter so far..." Artoria didn't know what to say, so she could only drag the topic back to the normal, "What do you think of Mordred? Any opinion can be expressed without reservation.”

Mordred is not here now.

The main reason is that the conflict between the two sides is still too serious to let go, not to mention affecting the results of the vote, and may eventually fight.That's why she didn't let Mordred participate in today's round table meeting, and she didn't want Gao Wenqing and others to be afraid because of the latter's presence and not be able to reveal their true thoughts.

After all, if they all objected, it would be useless to force it, but it would increase the risk, for example, during her departure, history would repeat itself again.

only--

"I have no objection." Tristan closed his eyes and was the first to say with a sad face.

Although he has always been like this, Arturia still looks at him suspiciously, a little uncertain whether he really thinks this way, or if his words are not right.

"I have no opinion either."

Gawain and Lancelot immediately nodded in agreement, and it seemed that they really didn't mind the past at all.

"Are you sincere? I don't want you to have any reluctance." Artoria frowned slightly. She didn't quite believe that there would be such a smooth result. Could it be that they all agreed with Mordred, or herself? Are you really prejudiced and have not discovered Mordred's kingship?
"Of course not."

"Not at all forced."

Gao Wen and the others seemed to be nodding their heads repeatedly, but they did seem to have no opinion at all.

Seeing the performance of Gawain and Lancelot, Arturia suddenly came to her senses.Originally, Gawain should have hated Lancelot the most. During his lifetime, he was also the one who swore to hold the latter accountable. He did not forgive Lancelot for his betrayal, and he was hostile to the latter until the end.

But now, he seems to have completely forgotten about it...

But it was not because of other reasons, but because of Artoria, Gawain hated his own stupidity and impulsivity back then, which led to the king's demise.So this time he wants to serve his master as a more perfect "knight", and understand "assisting the monarch to the end" as an absolute mission.

The same goes for the other two, they just want to be the sword in Artoria's hand and the cornerstone under her feet.

As long as it is the king's will, then it is their wish. For this reason, they can let go of everything they have insisted on, everything they have been proud of, including past disputes, which is naturally even more insignificant.

Zhuqing, what virtue and ability do I have... The girl felt a little disappointed, a little joyful, and a little scared, thinking that this was actually a brilliance she didn't deserve.

"My lord, if you want to recognize Mordred's identity, does that mean...you also want to restore your identity as King Arthur?" At this moment, the knight Gawain thought of something, and asked in confirmation.

Mordred was a Knight of the Round Table in the past and a well-known figure. If her identity is revealed, there will be a lot of things that need to be explained.

You must know that even the current ones are using false identities to return to this kingdom to assist the "Lion King" in governing the country, and the people will not know that they are the ghosts of the past.

"No, I'm the Lion King now... and only with this status can I declare to the outside world that she is my daughter."

Artoria shook her head, she could indeed give in, but this was the limit.She is not King Arthur now, but the Lion King, so Mordred can be her daughter.

She has never hated the latter, this is true; but if it is true that she has no grudges in her heart and can accept it as a matter of course, then this is absolutely false.

"I understand……"

Gawain nodded, then he hesitated for a long time, seeing that Artoria did not speak, he hesitated to speak.

"What's the matter, Gao Wenqing? Just speak up if you have any questions."

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"That's how it is, my lord, even if it is announced as the current Lion King, it is feasible to recognize Mordred's inheritance..." Gawain thought carefully, and said cautiously, "But, her Who should the father be? How should this be announced to the public?"

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Arturia was stunned for a moment, she wanted to escape for granted, and felt that she had found a way to get the best of both worlds, but she didn't think about it at all.

(End of this chapter)