I, the Emperor, Shall Dismiss the Chiefs of All Six Clans / The True King's Choice

The snap of his fingers acted as a signal, causing the water droplets floating around him to explode. At this point Fujimaru Kyoya had only barely mastered the Mana Burst), making it too difficult to eliminate the enemy directly with the exploding water droplets.

However, it's a different story if there are gemstones inside.

"Boom!"

Thunderclaps erupted from the water droplets, each containing a gemstone. These gemstones, after being modified by Fujimaru Kyoya over the past few days, transformed into fragmentation grenades that blasted all of Barghest's Black Hound to death.

Now it's Fujimaru Kyoya's turn to perform.

This time, Fujimaru Kyoya launched the attack. Having already accumulated enough sword momentum, his attack was even more powerful than before.

The sword grew faster and stronger.

The calm stream has unknowingly transformed into a raging torrent, and even harbors the potential to become a tsunami.

He's been suppressed! The invincible Fae Knight Gawain has actually been suppressed!

Although it's nighttime and the "Saint's Number" can't be triggered, the vast gap between humans and Fairy is an objective fact, and being forced to this extent by humans is already a disgrace.

However, this humiliation also excited her even more.

"Let me show you what I'm really like."

Barghest assumed a fighting stance, relying on his Holmes Weather power to forcibly absorb all damage since he had no defense, all in order to infuse Mana into his sword.

She wanted to evaporate her formidable enemy in one gulp from absolute zero distance.

Noble Phantasm Unleashed: Predatory Wheel of the Sun.

Has this guy grown taller again?

Fujimaru Kyoya looked at the huge woman in front of him. She was definitely over 210cm tall, and the sword in her hand was covered in flames that could devour everything.

Being hit at this distance will definitely kill you, so just avoid getting hit.

With his "Ghost Brain" fully activated, time seemed to stand still under the high-speed thinking, Fujimaru Kyoya could even clearly see the moment when sparks danced on the sword.

To put it simply, it's basically like Fujimaru Kyoya actively entering the feeling of being hit by Gold Experience.

Although his mind worked quickly, his body couldn't keep up, but that was enough for him to deduce the best course of action.

Limitless Zen.

This attack was not intended to clash head-on with Barghest, but rather to deflect the attack, and then Fujimaru Kyoya threw a handful of Lime Powder into Barghest's eyes.

"You bastard."

No matter how much a woman loves applying face masks, she would never like having Lime smeared on her face. Fujimaru Kyoya's next move should have been a conventional groin kick or a knockout.

However, Barghest had already grown to over 210cm tall, so those two moves were no longer effective, and he chose... the Iron Mountain Lean.

Although Kirei Kotomine was defeated, his fist techniques were still passed down by Fujimaru Kyoya and Tohsaka Rin. Now that the Sword of Perpetual Purity Tokiwa Eisetsu is restraining Carnwennan, Fujimaru Kyoya such close range is the Iron Mountain Lean.

However, due to the significant difference in their physiques, Fujimaru Kyoya had to lower his body to unleash greater power at such close range, resulting in him directly colliding with Barghest's abdomen.

What the hell? What abdom, or rather, what did they mean by hitting Barghest's uterus?

For a woman, the lower abdomen is also a vulnerable area. Barghest's armor was already shattered by the tearing of her clothes, and now her unsuspecting lower abdomen was hit like this, almost causing her to faint.

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The excruciating pain jolted Barghest's nerves. She was clearly in a position of absolute advantage, the undisputed strong one, whether in battle or in love. But this time, she was the weak one, the one being hunted.

"Survival of the fittest? What a shallow understanding."

Fujimaru Kyoya had no sentimentality on the battlefield; his sword thrusts continued relentlessly until he killed his opponent. The rapidly flowing water was sharper than the blade itself, and before long, Barghest was frequently wounded.

"No matter how powerful an existence is, there will be times when it is weak. There is no such thing as the strong always being strong in this world."

Even the strongest people start from weakness and gradually rise to the top. Even those who reach the summit will eventually fall to the bottom. If one always adheres to the mindset of the survival of the fittest, how will those who were once "strong" cope when they can no longer maintain their status?

For example, right now, Fujimaru Kyoya has transformed from a weakling into a strongman, and has begun to reap the lives of those before him.

A sharp slash came, subtle yet not escaping the Ghost Brain's perception. Fujimaru Kyoya dodged it immediately, and the spot where he had just stepped was shattered into pieces.

If it wasn't an attack from the Fae Knight Gawain, then it was...

"Sir Gawain, your disgraceful behavior here is utterly unworthy of the name bestowed upon you by your mother."

A figure in bright red, accompanied by the smell of blood, appeared. The petite girl wore high heels that seemed incongruous with her appearance, and her mocking smile was directed at either Fujimaru Kyoya or her colleague.

True Ancestor?

Because Fujimaru Kyoya had fused with Flagg, he was particularly sensitive to beings like True Ancestor and Dead Apostle, but the Fae Knight before him was still different from True Ancestor.

"Fae Knight Tristan?"

"Oh? You know my name, huh? Well, that's normal, since there's no one in all of Britain who doesn't know me."

Although Barghest was surprised that her enemy could detect her threads and even dodge the attack at the last second, it didn't matter.

Even if this human could suppress Barghest, his defeat against the combined forces of two Fae Knight was an indisputable outcome.

"Continuing to fight is clearly unwise; it's time to leave."

Something resembling insect Phosphorus Powder inexplicably fell from the sky, and the sound came from Oberon.

"How could we possibly let you escape so easily?"

Barghest scanned the surrounding space with her eyes. Even with the interference of Phosphorus Powder, she could detect and capture any unusual movement from Fujimaru Kyoya.

But this Phosphorus Powder seemed to possess a different kind of power; after enveloping Fujimaru Kyoya, it transformed the surroundings into an unpredictable fairytale world.

No one in this world can capture a fairy tale; it is precisely because they are unattainable that fairy tales are beautiful.

Barghest's flames ignited the Phosphorus Powder, and even if it caused an explosion, it didn't matter; all that remained after the explosion was a devastated Human Ranch.

A small number of people who refused to step out of their comfort zones remained trapped in their cages, while the majority were taken away by Artoria.

Where is Artoria?

Although he was being carried at high speed by Oberon, Fujimaru Kyoya was still quite worried about Artoria's situation. As for what had just happened, he was still capable of continuing the fight.

"I used Magecraft to take her far away. I mainly came back to pick you up. You're the one who brought her out of the village. If you died there, it would be a huge blow to her."

Oberon said this, but in reality he was still afraid that Fujimaru Kyoya would really trade his life for a Fae Knight.

The current situation in Britain is in a delicate balance, with some members of each clan opposing Morgan.

If Morgan were to hold a meeting with the heads of the Six Great Clans, she would likely dismiss all six of them.

At first, Morgan thought Britain's greatest threat was the Northern Fae, then she thought Britain was Calamity, and later perhaps those hairy insects.

Finally, Morgan learned that Britain's greatest threat lay within the Camelot City, among these Six Great Clans.

"Now is not the time to create chaos. Artoria's power has not yet been developed, and the northern Prince Clan is about to march south. Artoria is not ready."

"You want to expand your influence? I understand what you mean, but you also know my purpose."

Fujimaru Kyoya goal was to destroy this Lostbelt; he didn't care whether Artoria could ultimately defeat Morgan.

"The Demon King who destroyed the world, your heart harbors far too many emotions you shouldn't have."

Oberon remained noncommittal to Fujimaru Kyoya's answer. Unlike those of this era who had degenerated to the point of losing their Fairy eyes, Oberon still possessed the Fairy eyes that could see through everything.

The man in front of me spoke coldly, but his eyes told me it was all a lie.

"You never really intended to destroy the world, did you?"

"..."

This time, it was Fujimaru Kyoya's turn to remain silent.

Destroying the world is something only immature teenagers would think about. Even if the world is full of hopeless worms, as long as there is one kind and good person, then the world has a reason to exist.

Allowing the Lostbelt to invade was not something Fujimaru Kyoya would do, nor was destroying a world something he wanted to do.

Fujimaru Kyoya is still searching for the possibility of a third path.

"And what about you? You interrupted my conversation with Artoria the moment you appeared; you clearly had ulterior motives too."

Fujimaru Kyoya hadn't mentioned it because of that inexplicable trust in Jin, but now that it was just the two of them, it was time to bring it up.

Has anyone ever told you that you're really bad at chatting?

Oberon's usual playful demeanor vanished, replaced by a rare serious expression. This might have been a sign of hostility, but it was precisely this hostility that felt all the more familiar to Fujimaru Kyoya.

Who exactly is this guy?

"Never mind, I don't know why I can't bring myself to kill you. It's really strange."

A smile returned to his face; the murderous intent seemed fleeting, like a mirage. The sunny prince was back.

"Although there are still many things I cannot say, I can assure you that we share the same stance: defeat Morgan and restore the world to its predetermined fate."

That's all Oberon could say. Perhaps he still had many secrets to hide, and perhaps most of what he said before was a lie.

But Fujimaru Kyoya was certain of one thing: he wasn't lying at that moment.

The two were indeed on the same side, and he had no hostility toward Pan-Human History.

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"Kyo, Oberon, you're finally back."

With Artoria's Magecraft help, the group of humans had already left the Human Ranch. They couldn't believe that Fujimaru Kyoya could still return, after all, he was going to fight the Fae Knight.

Where do we go next?

Artoria excitedly came over to ask about the future developments, after all, this was the first time that Barghest had been humiliated, which gave her great encouragement.

"This question is for you, Artoria. Where do you want to go?"

"I?"

Artoria never expected that this problem would come back to haunt her.

"Whether you are the Child of Prophecy or not, whether you are destined to become a king or not, now that you have some followers, it is time to make your own choice."

Fujimaru Kyoya still left the choice to the girl before him. Regardless of whether they would become enemies in the end, he hoped that the girl could walk her own path.

"I?"

Although this wasn't the first time Artoria had made a choice, this time it wasn't about deciding her own fate, but about deciding the fate of others.

Humans in this world have very short lifespans, with an average age of around thirty. Most people here have already lived more than half their lives, making their lives far shorter than those of Fairy.

How to arrange their schedule is a problem.

"Battle requires soldiers, but it also requires supplies. A king doesn't need to be an expert in everything, but he must have the ability to grasp the overall situation."

Regardless of Artoria's choice, Fujimaru Kyoya will offer her a choice, but he will not make the decision for her.

Let him see what kind of magnanimity Artoria can display once she has the most basic resources.

"I... I'm going to give them up."

Artoria's carefully considered words surprised everyone, and even turned the faces of those behind her pale. They knew that without the ranch, they had no place to stand on this land.

"I apologize, I wasn't clear. I intend to take you to Londenion, where there seems to be a human Resistance Army."

Artoria's words finally quieted everyone down, and Artoria then turned to explain her plan.

"I've already witnessed the power of the Fae Knight. What Kyo said is worthwhile. Without strength, we won't be recognized by the clans. Even if they resent Morgan, they also fear Morgan."

After witnessing Barghest's strength, Artoria was not afraid. Instead, she understood the gap between them and realized the necessity of accumulating power.

"Over the years, countless people have impersonated the Child of Prophecy. Even though the Resistance Army of Londenion are an army that supports the Child of Prophecy, they won't pledge allegiance to me based on a few words. I need to have something substantial to offer."

Whether it's strength or achievements, Artoria must prove herself, otherwise everyone will just treat her as a puppet.

To go from being a puppet of fate to becoming someone else's puppet is truly a form of self-degradation.

"The prophecy foretold that I should go to the Iron Mountain and the Coal Sea, where I will defeat the Calamity and bring salvation to the Fairy."

The only place in Britain today that can be called "the Iron Mountain and the Coal Sea" is Norwich, a city with a thriving forge industry, but which also seems to be showing signs of impending Calamity.

This is the goal Artoria herself decided, the next direction of her journey.

"The reason the Fairy could tolerate Morgan's tyranny was because they feared Calamity. If you can fight against Calamity, you can indeed win over a lot of forces, but that will lead you down the path that fate has laid out for you."

Fujimaru Kyoya understood that this was the right choice. People only seek Savior when they are in dire straits, and going to Norwich was the right decision.