The Morgan Dynasty, 1566 / Fairy Knight
"No? But I just feel... never mind, Kyo, it's a bit too much for you to treat someone you've just met like this."
"Sorry, that guy was positioned in such a clever spot, and for some reason I suddenly had a stick in my hand."
Fujimaru Kyoya quoted Hong Qigong's famous lines, but there was no hint of apology in his words. Instead, he seemed more concerned about why he would suddenly lose control.
Who exactly is this aggressive person?
"Wait, what kind of look is that? Don't you know Oberon? You don't know a work like * A Midsummer Night's Dream *...?"
The boy named Oberon looked at Fujimaru Kyoya in disbelief. Did Shakespeare's masterpieces become outdated?
"Sorry, but I have reviewed the movie 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' starring Beast Scallop."
Fujimaru Kyoya deny the quality of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," but for 21st-century teenagers, the PS2 is simply too good to pass up.
"Pressure Massenet... what a load of rubbish! Read more books!"
Oberon brushed the dust off his clothes and then began a formal self-introduction.
"Fairy King Oberon of Autumn Forest, was originally Servant who was summoned ahead of time to help Chaldea. However, since the people from Pan-Human History this time are not from Chaldea, he came specifically to investigate."
Servant summoned ahead of schedule by the Human Order?
Fujimaru Kyoya adopted a suspicious expression.
"Hey~ you don't actually believe me, do you?"
"Not really. I have a feeling I know you, but would Human Order really summon a Servant? That guy is notoriously lazy."
"At least we're at a critical juncture, a matter of life and death."
To reveal his identity, Oberon shared a lot of information about the Pan-Human History and Alien God, while also explaining Fujimaru Kyoya's purpose to Artoria.
"So, under Morgan's leadership, our world is preparing to invade your world, so Kyo here to defeat Morgan and save his own world, right?"
Artoria nodded, seemingly understanding, her small brain working rapidly as if trying to comprehend the meaning of the sentence.
Oberon's ability to reveal so much information was clearly beyond the comprehension of the natives of this world, leading Fujimaru Kyoya to gradually believe that he was Servant summoned ahead of time by Human Order. However, the information he provided to Artoria was incomplete.
Although Oberon recounted in detail how he defeated Morgan, the Lostbelt King, he concealed a more crucial piece of information: the ultimate end of this world.
Of course, it needs to be kept secret. Morgan is not easy to deal with, and the Child of Prophecy is a necessary fighting force.
With just one glance from Oberon, Fujimaru Kyoya understood the meaning. This feeling was so damn strange; it was the first time he had met this person, and he was a man at that.
This feeling of perfect understanding almost made Fujimaru Kyoya vomit.
In Fujimaru Kyoya's opinion, this was hardly Oberon from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," but rather the Beast Scallop from "A Midsummer Night's Silver Dream."
Damn it, I never thought he'd be stuck in something like a college girls' dormitory one day.
"In short, everyone shares the same goal: the necessary pilgrimage to defeat Morgan must begin, and the first target is Salisbury of the Wind Clan."
Oberon breathed a sigh of relief. If he were to expose Fujimaru Kyoya's purpose now, this Lostbelt would be difficult to navigate.
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Salisbury, the territory of the Wind Clan.
They were a group of creatures with appearances similar to elites from the Demon World. They built cities, cultivated farmland, and even ran inns and businesses, but...
"That's so strange."
With Oberon's introduction, Fujimaru Kyoya gained some basic understanding of this world, but the more he learned, the more questions arose in his mind.
Fairy don't need to eat, yet they can farm; they don't believe in gods, yet they can build churches; and what they build is nothing more than a clumsy imitation of humans.
A group of people who know what happens but not why.
"Fairy are a group of creatures that pursue existence, but they only pursue existence itself; what exists is unimportant."
Oberon's explanation Fujimaru Kyoya's disgust. What difference was there between these Fairy's actions and those of a rabble who only knew how to blindly follow others?
How could such an entity supersede the entirety of human history? What exactly happened in this world?
The group arrived at the hotel's inn, where Artoria used Magecraft that the Fairy considered "useless" to create a soundproof Barrier, making it easier for them to continue their conversation.
"Oberon, do you know what's really happening in this world?"
Logically speaking, Fujimaru Kyoya be so unguarded with a stranger, but the familiarity he felt with the boy named Oberon always made him unconsciously lower his guard.
"I come from the same Pan-Human History as you, and I only have a little more information than you. How about we combine what Artoria know and tell you all at once?"
Through Oberon's consolidation, Fujimaru Kyoya gained some understanding of this world.
In this Lostbelt, the island of Britain is the entire world; there is no other land in the ocean.
France, Germany, Italy, Poland... none of these countries that should have appeared were there, not even Rome. Now even the most devoted Romans can't shed a tear.
The reason why the mainland disappeared is currently unknown. There is no record of it in any historical books, and all the Fairy believe that this is how the world has always been.
In present-day Britain, the ruler is Queen Morgan, who commands three Fae Knight named Lancelot, Gawain, and Tristan. These are not Knight from Pan-Human History, but rather distinct individuals with the same names.
They resided in Camelot, ruling Britain with absolute military force, while leaving the specific affairs of the local areas to the Wind, Earth, Fang, Wing, Mirror, and the King's Clan of the North. Among them, Mirror and Wing both failed, and the King's Clan was ostracized because of its poor relationship with the Fairy of the South due to the initial Spring War.
"Each clan has its own role, and because of Mors's corruption of Fairy, the Fang Clan has become the main military force due to its extremely high resistance. Are there also humans using Mors's properties to attack Fairy?"
If the information we have is accurate, then destroying the world right now wouldn't be that difficult.
Although Morgan and the Fae Knight are strong, their oppressive rule has long caused discontent among the Six Great Clans, and some may even be plotting to infiltrate Camelot and seize the Bird Throne.
Even though there are still clans loyal to Morgan, the Six Great Clans are deeply divided, and there is also something in this world called Calamity.
"Calamity of unknown origin Calamity every hundred years, and a Great Calamity strikes every thousand years... Has the timing of the next Calamity been determined?"
Fujimaru Kyoya would never let go of something that could be used.
"Ordinary Calamity occur once every hundred years, but the Great Calamity that occurs once every thousand years has never happened since Morgan became queen, which is why there are still people supporting Morgan today."
Although Fairy are hated by both humans and dogs, they still refuse to die. They fear Morgan, but they fear Calamity even more.
Did the Great Calamity not befall Morgan during his reign?
So Morgan really is something else.
Fujimaru Kyoya recalled that when he was still Lloyd, he had almost never met this legendary witch and knew nothing about her strength.
However, Mors's poison is remarkably effective against all races except the Fang Clan; this is something to keep in mind.
"Defeating Morgan is so difficult, and the bell in Salisbury is guarded by the Wind Clan. What method should we use to ring it?"
Artoria was naturally not worried about ringing the bell, after all, Merlin had taught her countless Magecraft such as unlocking locks, stealth, and putting people to sleep.
The question is how to extricate oneself after the bell is rung.
Once the bells ring, it's essentially announcing to all of Britain that the Child of Prophecy has arrived.
"That's not difficult. I'm the beloved Oberon, and I can even speak to the Wind Clan. As long as I show a little sincerity... um..."
"They will never agree to that."
Fujimaru Kyoya disagreed with Oberon's view. Even if the other party really had a personal relationship with the head of the Wind Clan, they couldn't just let them ring the bell so easily.
"If the bell tolls and the Wind Clan fails to capture the Child of Prophecy, Morgan might retaliate against them with extremely cruel methods. To avoid this, they will absolutely not allow us to ring the bell unless we demonstrate sufficient strength."
Without strength, everything is just empty talk. And now that Morgan controls most of the power, the only power that Fujimaru Kyoya can win over is humanity.
"Humans are an important resource for Fairy, and Morgan has always complained about how humans are treated like livestock. We must liberate humans first. Where is the nearest Human Ranch?"
Fujimaru Kyoya and asked Oberon to point out the location of the Human Ranch.
"Wait, I know you're right, but aren't our combat strength a bit insufficient? You're a human, and neither are Artoria and I Servant particularly good at combat."
Oberon didn't want to make a hasty move that would alert the enemy, although he understood that Fujimaru Kyoya's grand strategy was sound, but the details of its execution still needed to be discussed.
"For example, should I inquire about when their defenses are weak?"
"No, this time I'm going to attack head-on."
Using one's strengths to attack the enemy's weaknesses is certainly a correct strategy, but Fujimaru Kyoya was not a victory, but to understand the fighting power of these Britain Fairy.
Defeating a few villagers means nothing, but conquering a city is what truly matters.
"Are you serious? This is the day the Child of Prophecy sets out. The Fae Knight have already left Camelot and are searching everywhere. If we encounter them..."
"Then let's test their strength."
Fujimaru Kyoya's eyes turned a deep blue; he possessed a deadly Assassin card that could kill with a single blow, meaning he wouldn't lose even if he couldn't win.
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"You didn't actually have to come along."
Fujimaru Kyoya looked at Artoria, who was following him closely. Despite the reckless nature of the plan, the girl remained loyal. If she were to be scammed, she might even end up helping to count the money.
"I know quite a few Magecraft; I can use them to open doors for you."
Strangely enough, Artoria in this world is indeed a master of lock picking.
"Alright, take good care of yourself if the fighting gets intense."
Fujimaru Kyoya free to come and go on his own, but bringing someone along would inevitably restrict his movements. However, considering that this Child of Prophecy will come to the battlefield sooner or later, there's no better time than now.
As for how to get to that Southern Ranch?
Need I say more? Of course, it's infiltration.
Fujimaru Kyoya pulled out the Black Keys. Although the power of the Stigmata was used to purify the Black Mud and could not be used at the moment, it was not a problem to deal with a few Fairy soldiers.
"Follow me."
"Um."
The instant Fujimaru Kyoya entered battle mode, Artoria sensed a change in the "atmosphere." The person before her was still there, but his presence had noticeably diminished.
This is an assassination technique passed down by the Old Man of the Mountain. It is famous for its ability to infiltrate and assassinate while concealing one's presence. Even if discovered, it can immediately eliminate all witnesses to complete a "perfect" assassination.
Fujimaru Kyoya has memories from the simulation period, so he naturally remembers how to use it. It's just that he's not very skilled at it yet, but this lack of skill will disappear over time, giving Artoria an opportunity to learn.
At first, it was just a child's tentative steps, but as she got closer to the Southern Ranch, Artoria's progress became faster and faster, and before long she had already begun to grasp the basics.
Coach, someone here is cheating.
Fujimaru Kyoya felt the increasingly good momentum behind him and almost got excited. No wonder he couldn't beat his opponent at this learning speed.
Looking back now, I realize that I was only able to defeat Artoria in a one-on-one fight because of my special attack, plus Artoria's mental breakdown at the time. Otherwise, I really might not have been able to beat her.
The Human Ranch was heavily guarded, not at all like a place that could be infiltrated, but there is no fortress in the world that Fujimaru Kyoya cannot infiltrate.
The cold Black Keys struck the guarding Fairy from behind, giving him no chance to cry out before piercing his heart and Fujimaru Kyoya his head.
As night deepens, even if someone suddenly disappears, no one will realize it in a short time.
One by one, figures fell without uttering a sound. Artoria followed behind, watching the corpses with bated breath. She tried to accept it all; she knew the path she was on was not a fairy tale, and it was impossible to complete it Immortality.
"What happened?"
Fujimaru Kyoya's infiltration was flawless, but the reduced number of patrolling flames in the darkness still attracted the attention of the sentries. A large number of Fairy soldiers and Familiar emerging from the flames quickly located the intruder.
"Artoria, wherever you want to open the door, I'll take you there."
Before they arrived, they had already divided up the tasks: Fujimaru Kyoya was in charge of killing people, Artoria was in charge of picking locks, and Oberon was in charge of preparing the means of transportation to lead humanity to escape.
With the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception activated, the "death" of all things, whether Fairy or Familiar, was fully revealed. Fujimaru Kyoya stepped into the direction Artoria had indicated, and under the sharp blade of the Black Keys, all life was instantly torn apart, blood and life flowing away together.
Does life really vanish so easily?
She didn't think much of the first Fairy's death, but as more and more Fairy died, and the blood spread to her feet, Artoria gradually lost control of her Magecraft.
The ranch gate was already difficult to open, and with Artoria's mind in turmoil, it was even easier to fail.
Am I not even able to pick a lock?
Artoria recalled how confidently she had boasted about her "Merlin Magecraft" before coming here, but now...
"No rush, we can take it slowly."
Black Keys traced a "line" of a fire Familiar. Fujimaru Kyoya's words were calm yet powerful. He could see Artoria's talent; now, she just needed time to grow.
Fujimaru Kyoya didn't urge him at all; even a gifted person needs time.
"If a person cannot bear everything, they should share some of the pressure with someone they trust. No one can fight against an entire era single-handedly. Even someone as powerful as Morgan needed absolutely loyal Fae Knight, didn't he?"
Although Britain is currently under Morgan's violent rule, she alone would absolutely not be able to suppress the Six Great Clans for two thousand years.