Chapter 420
Amidst the cawing of two Raven, Novia examined the surrounding Od circulation and the changes in the land and air, and discovered—
"I slept for Nine Days and Nine Nights?"
"Yes, sir, it lasted for Nine Days and Nine Nights. And it didn't seem like Old Deng would tell us before he went to hang upside down from the World Tree. You just suddenly became like this."
With an incredibly human touch, Huginn wiped his eyes with his wing. "Miss Ash said you only exchanged a few words with her and that's how it happened. We almost thought those damned Fairy were doing something to you behind your back..."
As for the previous situation, Novia was aware of it. Unsurprisingly, she was pulled away by the Evil God in the form of 'Goat Demon Ritsuka Fujimaru'. It was probably due to the connection she formed with the Evil God in the Prison Tower. In fact, Novia still had some memories of Ritsuka's form.
Isn't this all because of the underhanded tactics of Shub-Niggurath, the Mother of the Black Goat?
But there are subtle differences. In this 'Ritsuka Fujimaru', Novia didn't sense anything like the Evil God incarnation of the Fifth Singularity or Abigail connecting to something. It was more like she herself naturally became or obtained this power... Could Shub-Niggurath's vessel reach this level?
Novia had reservations about this.
And, a strange sense of familiarity, although using this to describe Evil God is simply a fantasy, but Novia just had this feeling.
This being would absolutely not do anything to me.
Let's put that topic aside for now...
Novia gave a perfunctory answer, then stared intently at the scene before her. "I never imagined that this king of the Northern Fairy could actually summon... stars?"
Although the scene was somewhat chaotic, Novia was still able to discern, through her abilities and memories, that the pink-haired fairy with the blessing of Albion of this world was Queen Mab, the ruler of the northern fairies.
"This is going to be a bit of a problem for Xiao Chen... If she can make good use of the story, she might be able to win. Oh well, I'd better go out myself."
Perhaps it was a coincidence, or perhaps it was premeditated, but the day Novia fell into a coma happened to be the day the Northern Fairy, led by Mab, marched south.
This is known as the 'Summer War,' which is fought under the Banner of 'revenge and liberation of mankind.' Besides the original Northern Fairy, Mab's forces also include human ranches that have joined the fight because of this. Rather than being wantonly played with and eaten by Fairy, some people would rather die on the road of resistance.
In just seven days, the South Fairy were driven to the brink of despair, except for the Fairy who had built Londinium.
Having already learned of this news, Mab naturally led his army to attack Londinium.
A little earlier.
"Wow, so savage and ruthless, is this the personality of the Fairy of Paradise?"
In the battlefield where only the two of them were fighting, Mab crossed his arms and watched Ash, who was wearing a hat, fight.
Ash didn't really want to listen to what she said, because she hadn't yet successfully resolved an even bigger problem.
With just a slight tilt of the head, one can see the massive rocks approaching Britain from the sky above Londinium.
"I call this stone Yarandu, okay? It seems it's also called the Star of the Southern Sky, but it doesn't really matter what it's called."
Mab raised a hand towards the rock that soon fell from the sky. "It's quite a coincidence," he said, "That I came to understand, or rather, accept, this power just as I was preparing to head south."
A gust of wind blew by, ruffling Mab's hair.
"So, what will you choose? Will you perish with this city, or flee? Or will you surrender to me, Queen of the South?"
"It's just a stone."
Mab's gaze drifted towards the sky where the raised weapon was aimed, his eyes widening slightly.
The sound echoed all around.
A magnificent blue light resounded all around, soaring straight into the sky.
An overwhelming surge of Od swirled and accelerated, a cyclical spiral of light whose power was equivalent to the destruction caused by the falling rock.
"Interesting, very interesting! As expected of Fairy from the paradise, such strength is to be expected!"
Mab took a half step forward, but with each step, the Od from Ash shattered one of her 'bodies'. Her Flesh, strong enough to rival Fang Aesc, was as fragile as glass under the Od of the Fairy of Paradise.
But there was absolutely no need for Mab to worry about this; it was just a body, and a completely new body had already appeared.
As for a theoretical protective ritual? With the blessings of Albion and the Southern Star, it is completely unnecessary.
In an instant, the radiance of the Northern Queen burst forth, and at the same time, more rocks appeared in the sky.
"Let me see what 'story' you have that can defeat me!"
Faced with Mab's provocation, Qin simply took off her glasses, put them in her inner bag, placed her hat on the ground, and murmured softly.
"The outcome was decided in the blink of an eye, exquisitely crafted, culminating in a grand and magnificent ending."
Am I overthinking it?
Mab frowned slightly.
She always felt that the wind blowing in her face carried a subtle scent.
Unconsciously, the Queen of the North wanted to pinpoint the source of this fleeting sense of disharmony that had swept over her body for just a moment.
Ahead, one can see endless plains and low hills, straight roads, sparse green vegetation, and a half-finished City budding with Od... The City is glowing? How is that possible? Can I ask this guy to tell me the secret? It's quite beautiful.
"Ideal Country, Ideal King, gathered in the White Chalk City, are the incomparably honest knights. Birds weave stirring fantasies, and I am Vivian of Orkney, many stories merging into one!"
Was she indeed oversimplifying things?
The power emanating from the still-developing City, the expectation of its continuation, the Od that one relies on wholeheartedly, surges forth like a tidal wave.
Faced with these towering waves, he felt so small, standing alone, which actually excited Mab quite a bit.
But now that things had come to this, Mab, who already knew he was no match for him, waved his hand. "Alright, alright, it seems I'm no match for you. Let's sign the contract first. After all, you didn't do this for these South Fairy, did you? No need to lie, I can tell."
"... ah?"
"Is it strange? I'd like to change the evaluation to 'clever' instead."
Mab covered his face with his hand over his hair. "But I just want to protect the Fairy of the North. If I die, they will be slaughtered by the Fairy of the South again without me. Although it might be a little better with your control, I don't think there's much difference."
Ash nodded in agreement, then took out his glasses from his inner bag, put them back on, and patted his wide hat, which was covered in mud, off the ground.
"Judging from your relationship with the Northern Fairy, I should have gone to the North before."
"There's no need for that. I've heard that you, Ash, have saved the South Fairy from calamities many times, haven't you?"
Mab smiled faintly. "I only feel sympathy for your obsession, absolutely no ridicule. After all, you are also true to your own desires. You have remained consistent all along, and so am I."
"But I know exactly what Fairy is, and I'm sure you do too, Ash."
"Fairy, being selfish creatures lacking thought and acting on impulse, cannot possibly unite for long. Humans, however, are different. Despite their short lifespans, they are the kind of beings capable of uniting. Although I know that if they are allowed to grow stronger, the Fairy will eventually face Fate."
"However, humans and Fairy have coexisted in the world from the very beginning. To be honest, I think there should be a balance between humans and Fairy that allows this world to develop in a new way."
"I've told you everything I know and understand about what kind of creatures we Fairy are and what our relationship is with humans."
Ash pondered, listening quietly to Mab's words.
Mab asked calmly:
"Queen of the South Fairy or the Fairy of Paradise known as the Savior, I ask you, as Queen of the Northern Fairy —for the sake of Britain, what will you choose?"
Upon hearing this, Ash suddenly remembered something and looked up at Mab, who had been confident from beginning to end, as if he would never show any negative emotions in the face of any situation.
"Island of Britain is everything to me."
"I am Vivian of Orkney. In the King Arthur legends my Teacher told me, I was born as the successor to the Island of Britain, but ultimately lost to the Ideal King. But since I cannot have Britain, then I am worthless."
"Although I bear a mission from Paradise that will reduce Britain to nothingness, and although in that story Vivian's value ultimately vanished, I still love Britain. I want to do what I want, and I... don't want to disappoint my indulgent Teacher. In short, I have chosen to live as 'I'."
She must have always felt that way.
The Fairy's prayers in the face of calamity were sincere; they genuinely hoped someone would come to their rescue.
However--
"That wretched Witch, that damned Witch! She brought disaster upon herself, yet she survived."
Ash didn't know why Novia felt she liked Fairy. She didn't really like Fairy. If she liked anything, it would only be the Rain Clan, which had been destroyed. The only reason she felt this way was because she had to Protection the Fairy for the Britain.
Of course, after being rid of calamities time and time again, and then being cursed by Witch again and again, Ash's heart would break again and again. But it didn't matter. She told herself again and again, "I don't love Fairy, all I want is Britain." At the same time, she could find some comfort in the fairy tales that Novia told her.
However, if Ash truly only wanted to possess Britain, then she wouldn't have needed to become the Savior in the first place; she should have become the queen directly. It's just that she couldn't develop the same feelings for the Fairy as the Rain Clan did, and she could no longer love them.
With a trustworthy Teacher, I gradually became able to handle anything, and I also had a place where I could be indulged.
Whether she's Witch or Savior, she's long been accustomed to doing everything that fits that title.
Thinking that if it were possible to find a Britain that was impossible to obtain in any other world, Britain that belonged only to my essence, 'Morgan', then in order to establish such a nation, this was the only way.
Yes, this will definitely save Britain, this Britain that belongs only to "me".
Thinking of this, Ash suddenly felt a profound sense of loneliness.
Her obsession with Britain was something she had since birth, but it probably became so intense because of the story Novia told her about the King of Knights. As Magecraft genius Fairy and Fairy of Paradise, how could she not know about the so-called 'correct' and 'wrong' world lines during her time with Novia?
The world was wrong from the start, but Ash didn't care; she just wanted to possess Britain.
A Kingdom established in an already abnormal world is nothing more than a dream that is equally abnormal in the eyes of a rational person. Moreover, Ash is well aware of this; it is a fleeting illusion like a firefly, or a cherry blossom that easily fades and scatters.
Even if it's just a dream, as long as it exists, that's enough to achieve the goal.
I am Vivian of Orkney. Unlike the Vivian in the story of the King of Knights, who was always alone, I have Teacher behind me who exists 'only for me'. So, in exchange, it is absolutely right. I would bet my whole life without any regrets. Why be afraid? It is all because I was born for 'Britain' and 'Novia'.
What I want is not only to dominate Britain, but also to make it a home for myself and my Teacher.
Vivian of Orkney, the Savior Ash and the Witch Tonelico, are essentially the Fairy of Paradise of 'Morgan', and this is what they firmly believe.
"... Huh?"
In the brief silence, Mab, who was standing in front of Ash, suddenly pressed his hand to his chest.
The face looked like it was in pain but also very happy. Startled, Ash immediately reached out and touched Mab's shoulder.
"What's wrong?"
Mab glanced at Qin, gently pushed her hand away from his shoulder, touched his chest, and gave an "I see" smile.
"I'm fine because I felt a burning love. Hmm, not bad. So you're pretty much like me, though a little less so. Now that the battle is over, why not tell me your love story and let me see if it's romantic enough?"
While they were talking, Mab placed one hand on Ash's other shoulder, as if he were holding her arm, showing that he was very familiar with her.
"Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!"
Why pretend to be surprised?
Mab thought it was ridiculous that the Fairy of Paradise in front of him was doing something so contrary to his own nature.
Even so, Mab would not underestimate this kind of ash; on the contrary, she felt it was necessary to remove the ash from its current state.
The reason is simple: Mab firmly believes that he is the 'best'.
As Mab was pondering to herself, she noticed that Ash's ahoge (cowlick) was slightly raised, so she looked up and gazed in the direction Ash was looking.
At the same time, the pink-haired Fairy also heard the Fairy of Paradise murmuring:
"Teacher..."
Oh, is that the kind of relationship? That's a kind of romance, isn't it... Wait a minute?!
That person--
When he led the northern Fairy south, Mab went to the Dark Swamp, which was formed from the remains of the last dragon that had protected them.
When I went there before, the surroundings were filled with a dark atmosphere, but at that time, pure Waterflow was flowing.
The swamp, once filled with filth and ugliness, has been transformed into a pure, natural lake, from which flowers bloom in all Lake.
The surrounding depressions are covered with beautiful white flowers, as if crowning the last dragon that once slept there with a floral crown.
"That's right, I'll help you find it. Hehehe, this is the price for receiving the forbidden Blessing from you."
At this moment, the Queen of the Northern Fairy felt a mix of unease, unease, and excitement, unsure of what to do.
The feeling of liking this person swirls around like a revolving lantern.
The urge to fly to the person in front of me surged through me like an electric current.
Whether it's romantic love or something more than that, as long as it's you, that's all that matters.
Therefore, Mab took several deep breaths, opened his arms and ran towards Novia who had come here, and finally hugged her as if Chocolate had melted and stuck to her, standing in front of Ash.
"I've found you, my love?"
Chapter 445 Ash Without Bride Power.
The turmoil caused by the Northern Fairy' southward migration alarmed all the Fairy in the south.
The story ended with reconciliation and the Northern Fairy joining Ash's Kingdom as the King Clan. About half a month later...