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The long-term chaos brought people peace of mind, and at the same time, it inevitably left a deep mark of war on the human beings of this era.

And the representative group of force—the knights also took this opportunity to leap into the social aristocracy.

Many lords were excellent knights as well as rulers, and their children also received knight education from an early age.

If the sons of the lords who have become talented can be gathered under the command and an organization can be established, then while giving full play to their talents, they can also gather the scattered rights into the hands of the king. This will definitely be a great idea.

Too bad it's just an idea.

The deafening cheers called Merlin back from his contemplation. Looking up, the avenue leading to the city gate was crowded with people. They waved their arms or shouted the king's name loudly, looking at the king and his friends. The eyes of the army behind him were full of admiration and fanaticism.

The glory of the invincible King Arthur in this age of war is no different from that of a god.

Hearing the cheers and the heavy hoofbeats behind him, Merlin turned to look at Artoria beside him.

She didn't wear a crown, she was wearing silver and blue armor, and she was wearing a blue cloak with white fluff behind her, adding a bit of awe-inspiring aura compared to usual.

Her eyes are as sharp as a sword, as if piercing the future in her eyes, but they are so sharp that no one can touch them.

A lone pioneer bears all the right and wrong.

"Look, my king. These are your people."

"Yes, these are the people I guard."

"Behind you is your army."

"Yes, that is my loyal comrade-in-arms."

"They'll be with you," Merlin said, looking her in the eyes.

Artoria had no doubts about this, she believed in her people and comrades-in-arms, she confidently smiled and waited for Merlin's next words.

"You choose the future, they pave the way. It's not just your responsibility to decide what the future will be."

Even the "King" is only the chooser of the country's development direction, and the final result cannot be controlled by one person.

So, if you arrive at "that" future, please don't blame yourself too much, and don't take all the sins on yourself.

Artoria couldn't help being taken aback.

It seemed that he was surprised that Merlin would say such a thing, or he was puzzled by Merlin's different way of speaking.

Or nothing.

After they led the way out of the city gate, she turned her head to signal the adjutant to lead the army behind to move forward, but she and Merlin rode to one side.

"I know." Arturia replied, but she didn't change her mind, "So my responsibility is to lead them to lay the right path." She stated with a serious face, "If If the people go astray, it means that my leadership is not effective, and if the people oppose my rule, it must be my fault."

In fact, she has always believed that she is not a qualified king. A truly qualified king has not yet appeared, and she drew the sword in the stone to become king only because of the critical situation. If no one rises up and leads the people to rebel, then Britain will eventually perish.

And she was born with that responsibility.

Besides, she wants to build a country where everyone can smile.

So she has to work hard and do her best.

So the good result must be everyone's credit, and the bad result must be my fault.

She has always thought so.

"That's not what I meant..." Merlin didn't know how to refute for a while.In fact, she didn't understand when Arturia had this cognition.It stands to reason that she has been studying Arturia since she was born, and she does not remember what happened to make Artoria have such a cognition.

Inexplicably, she felt that kind of cognition was dangerous.

"Merlin." Arturia interrupted Merlin's thoughts.

Merlin turned his head and looked directly into Artoria's eyes. Her green eyes were as still as still water, just like her expressionless pretty face, but they also showed concern unabashedly.

"You're weird today." Arturia paused as she said this, as if she was thinking about what words to use to express herself, "You've never talked to me like this before."

Merlin tilted his head and blinked suspiciously.

"You never told me this kind of theory before." Sighing slightly as if it didn't exist, Arturia frowned slightly, and worried emotions overflowed her face, "Did something happen?"

That's right, the heart trembled for a moment, and Merlin realized his abnormality.

In other words, since she woke up from the dream today, she lost her usual calmness.

Merlin, who has been Artoria's mentor since birth, has a different attitude towards the only student than ordinary mentors, perhaps because he felt guilty for arbitrarily deciding Artoria's life with a prophecy at the beginning. In the many years of acquaintance, Merlin has never put the established options in front of Artoria.

If Arturia did the right thing, then naturally she would be happy to see the results, and if there was a problem with Arturia's choice, then find a way to quietly guide her to discover the problem.

She has always believed in Arturia, and hopes to allow Artoria to do what she wants to do and become who she wants to be in this unfree life to the greatest extent possible within her ability.

Instead of being what other people see.

Moreover, even if it is not from the perspective of personal emotions, only rationally, as a king, Artoria also needs to have the ability to make self-determination, not to follow what others say.

Therefore, it has never happened before to directly tell Arturia that "things should be like this" like today, and it is very normal for Artoria to express doubts about this.

I also made this mistake.Merlin thought so.

"Ah, yes. I lost my composure." With a reassuring smile, looking directly at Arturia, Merlin seemed to have returned to normal, "My king, you are the most powerful."

The self who would be shaken by this belief, even if he was affected by the dream, did something very disrespectful to Artoria.

"Although I can't bear the title of being the most powerful, I will not lose." It cannot be said to be blind self-confidence. This is the embodiment of Artoria's confidence in her own strength and her persistence in her own beliefs. Her shining point is a bright light that shines on all her followers.

"However, is it really all right? No matter what, there is always a reason for abnormal emotions." Knowing Merlin's character that he would take responsibility for some problems, Arturia tried to confirm it anxiously.

"No more." Merlin tilted his head, and then raised a gentle smile, "Because I love Artoria deeply."

It's obviously not a very loud voice, but it seems to be whispering in the ear.Artoria froze for a moment, then looked directly at Merlin, her voice as usual sonorous and powerful.

"Ah, I love you too."

The different atmosphere did not last. The army not far away had gathered and lined up to wait for the king's command. Arturia turned her mount and pulled the reins.

"Altoria."

Merlin suddenly called out to stop her, and she stopped and turned sideways.

"I'll teach you more complicated government affairs when you come back."

"Why are you talking about this all of a sudden?"

"Well, this is also one of the skills that the monarch needs to know."

"it is good."

There was no figure of me on the battlefield in that dream.

I probably can't accompany you to the end.

How can she say such words...

"Still worried about the king?"

Kai who didn't know when he arrived beside him looked at the direction of the army's departure and frowned in a rare way.

"Although I believe that Artoria will not lose, I still feel worried." Merlin admitted his feelings generously, turned around and rode into the city with Kai one after the other.

"Even though it's been so long, I still want to say that she would rather be an ordinary person. Seriously, that guy would be happier not being a king, although she is indeed a perfect king."

Expressed his opinion for the umpteenth time. Unlike others, Kai, as Artoria's brother-in-law, thinks more about Artoria from the perspective of his elder brother, so he doesn't care about Artoria being king. How many positive views are held.

Without refuting Kai's words, Merlin pondered for a moment.

"Not everything in Arturia was taught by me the day after tomorrow."

There are some things deeply rooted in Artoria. Her character is loyal, upright and serious, her inner pride and self-esteem, her personality is strong and unyielding, she is happy to help others, and she has the courage to sacrifice. Change.

"Even if she is just the most ordinary girl, without the obligation of identity, without the interference of the magician Merlin, she will still pick up the sword when the aliens are killing Britain."

That dazzling light will become the light that guides the people no matter what the situation is.

Even if she is a village girl, she will draw her sword and become a hero leading the people in the end, just like Joan of Arc.

……etc! [Jeanne]...Who is it?

Consciousness instantly plunged into darkness, unable to feel anything, unable to do anything, even unable to think.

"...May...Merlin...Merlin!"

Suddenly hearing someone calling someone's name, he turned his mind and realized that it was his own name being called. Merlin looked blankly at Kai who looked anxious.

"what happened?"

"Are you OK?"

He was obviously still talking but suddenly there was no sound. He stepped forward and saw her bewildered face, and she called her several times but there was no response.

"...Is there something I should do?"

Puzzled from the bottom of her heart, Merlin recalled the previous scene. She and Kai went back to the city together, and Kai expressed his point of view. It should be that nothing happened along the way.

Speaking of which, why did Kai call her name?

She was just thinking about how to respond to what he just said.