The child has grown up... Higashino Kanade sighed inwardly when Mordred asked somewhat awkwardly:
"Master, how is Father King doing?"
"She's fine now." Higashino Kanade scratched his cheek awkwardly. "Ahem... since you heard everything just now, you don't have to call me Master anymore. We're family now."
Mordred's expression brightened at a visible pace, and she immediately greeted him excitedly:
"I understand, Mother Queen!"
Smack!
Higashino Kanade gave Mordred a chop on the head without hesitation and said solemnly:
"What the hell do you mean, Mother Queen? It's Dad, Dad! Artoria isn't a king anymore."
Mordred covered her head and nodded obediently, saying somewhat shyly:
"D-Dad..."
"Good girl!"
Higashino Kanade rubbed Little Mo's golden hair and instructed her:
"Artoria needs rest. Wake her up in half an hour."
"Yes, Dad."
With a free daughter out of nowhere, Higashino Kanade walked down the corridor in a complicated mood, wondering how he could explain this without getting beaten to death by his four lovely wives.
Just then, a blue projection appeared before Higashino Kanade, and Olga Marie said anxiously:
"Higashino Kanade, Nidhogg has started moving. It's headed straight for you. It's expected to arrive in two hours!"
"So it's finally here."
Higashino Kanade closed and opened his eyes. The ease on his face had been replaced by resolve.
"Understood. I'll prepare for battle immediately."
After hastily ending the call with Olga Marie, Higashino Kanade quickly notified everyone. Under Ozymandias's mobilization, the entire kingdom entered a tense state of battle readiness.
An hour and a half later, when Higashino Kanade climbed the city wall once more, it was already packed with people.
Cannons had been mounted along the wall. The soldiers held rifles, spears, or bows. Their expressions varied, but every one of them carried some measure of fear and unease.
The surviving