The One Who Longs for Redemption

"Really? That's a shame." Welt sighed.

Kevin: "..."

What are you regretting?

Too bad I wasn't cheated on? Mei isn't that kind of person!

"I didn't expect that your thinking would become so open while I was away."

Just then, Ling Yuan's voice rang out in the void.

The dark yellow Imaginary Space opened up like a vortex, and Ling Yuan walked out from it.

"Ling Yuan!"

Xiao Shi happily ran to Ling Yuan's side and took his arm.

Black Pupil also subconsciously walked to Ling Yuan's left and pushed Awei away.

Veleslan: "???"

"Ling Yuan, do you have any objections?" Hongyan asked.

Ling Yuan asked, puzzled, "Uh, why are you suddenly so interested in these things?"

Hongyan said calmly, "This is also part of the world."

As explorers, we will not overlook any clues!

"Alright, then you all know about King Arthur's expedition to France to conquer Lancelot, right?"

While watching the battle, Ling Yuan explained it to everyone.

"While Saber was away, Mordred, that brat, seized power. After that, it was simple: mother and daughter stabbed each other, and Great Britain came to an end."

"Mother... daughter?" Akashiya Moka's lips twitched, a bad feeling creeping over her.

"Ah, Mordred is a girl too."

Akashiya Moka: "..."

What Honkai worldview!

"The reason he hates Saber is that he wants Saber to punish him."

"Punishment? I didn't see that coming." Black Pupil glanced at Lancelot, who was bombarding Saber with attacks, and remarked.

Ling Yuan: "Don't worry about so many details."

"As can be seen from past events, Britain's decline began when Lancelot cuckolded King Arthur."

"He cuckolded King Arthur and caused the empire to split, yet he died of old age. So what he wanted most was Saber's punishment, and also to seek redemption."

"So, he's been faking it all along?" Black Pupil asked.

"Ah no, that's not it. I was talking about his reason for responding to the Holy Grail War. Right now, he really wants to cut Saber."

Black Pupil: "..."

What's the difference between saying that and not saying anything at all?

"That makes sense, they need an opportunity for normal dialogue."

After saying this, Ling Yuan slowly walked forward.

"Ling Yuan, what are you going to do?"

"Can't you tell? Of course, it's to interrupt the battle."

"Next, I'll show you the real Cinder Flame Greatsword!"

Ling Yuan chuckled, and the two guns in his hands merged into one, transforming into a large orange-red sword.

The four bright cores are exceptionally conspicuous.

It's not a greatsword with parasitic power like the Kiana, but a greatsword with four complete cores embedded in it.

100% mobilization of power

"First..."

Gripping his greatsword with both hands, Ling Yuan's pupils narrowed as he looked at the two slashing opponents.

"The flame will burn forever!"

With a soft shout, Ling Yuan coated his Cinder Flame Greatsword with a layer of scorching flames, gripped it with both hands, and slashed fiercely upwards!

Boom!

The fire blade skimmed the ground and shot straight toward the two of them.

"!"

Both fighters sensed danger and instinctively retreated.

Bang!

The fiery blade struck the auditorium behind it with tremendous force, splitting the entire auditorium in two.

Hiding in the shadows Kirei Kotomine stared intently at the figure wielding the greatsword, clenching his fists.

"Ling Yuan ..."

Chapter 224 Those Who Yearn for Redemption

"Ling Yuan, what are you doing?" Saber shouted angrily.

This is the second time the former has interrupted the duel between the knights.

"Aren't you tired, Saber, fighting a berserker who can't even control his own consciousness?" Ling Yuan asked rhetorically.

Saber's expression darkened. "Even so, it's still my fault that he became like this..."

"SABER, is your path to kingship simply to always blame yourself for everything?" Ling Yuan planted his greatsword in the ground, his calm voice echoing through the air.

"What?" Saber was stunned.

"Have you ever considered why Lancelot answered the Holy Grail's call, and what his desire was?"

"Desire..."

Saber turned around and looked at Lancelot was bound by the Chains of Heaven.

"Calm down a bit and listen to what your ministers have to say, shall we?"

"Is he still willing to acknowledge me as his king?" Saber asked somewhat timidly.

This girl, who had never shown any fear, revealed her vulnerable side for the first time.

That is a denial of one's ideals and a sense of confusion about what one is doing.

"Don't worry, Lancelot won't attack you anymore."

Ling Yuan walked over.

They came to Saber.

"Ling Yuan, I..."

However, before Saber could finish speaking, Ling Yuan's hand suddenly appeared on her head.

"!"

Everyone's pupils contracted.

Because what Ling Yuan was holding was none other than that ahoge (cowlick)!

"Could it be..." Eiri gently covered her mouth.

I had a very bad feeling.

"Lancelot, now I will grant your wish." Looking at the roaring Lancelot, Ling Yuan exerted his strength.

Pop!

With a forceful pull, he plucked the ahoge (cowlick) off Saber's head again.

"Now, let us prepare for the king's feast, Lancelot."

Ling Yuan took a step back.

Using the power of the Herrscher of Reason Core, Ling Yuan quickly constructed an arena around him.

With a crisp snap of his fingers, the Chains of Heaven that bound Lancelot vanished.

"Roar!"

After regaining his freedom, he charged towards Saber again.

Oh, she can't be called Saber anymore, she should be called Black Saber!

"Roar!"

Facing Lancelot's roaring charge, Black Saber, who had already completed her transformation, dissipated the Barriere of Winds that concealed the Sword of Promised Victory in her hand.

A jet-black longsword was revealed.

"Phew~"

He let out a soft breath.

Black Saber gripped her longsword tightly.

Boom!

Crimson energy instantly enveloped the entire holy sword.

Without hesitation, facing Lancelot who was charging at him like a mad dog with his sword, he swung his sword heavily upwards.

Buzz~

A crimson beam of light extended.

It shatters upon contact, instantly splitting the entire arena in two.

Lancelot was knocked into the wall before he could even get close.

Black Saber raised her chin high, looking at Lancelot getting up in the distance, and showed deep disappointment.

"Lancelot, I am deeply disappointed. As my knight, you have betrayed me! And now you have reappeared in this world with a heart of disloyalty!"

"I, Artoria Pendragon, the monarch of Great Britain, will give you the final punishment!"

With both hands gripping the hilt, Black Saber was raised high.

The magic gathered and exploded in an instant.

Boom!

A crimson light shot into the sky, stirring the clouds.

"Hmm!"

Suddenly, Eiri let out a sob.

Ling Yuan, who had appeared beside her without her noticing, placed his hand on hers.

Energy transfer alleviated the lack of magic power.

"Arthur!"

Despite the terrifying magical storm, Lancelot did not give up and charged forward with the indestructible Lake Light.

"So pathetic, so lost, where is the glory of the Knight of the Lake?" Black Saber sneered.

"Let me free you, Lancelot du Lac!"

"Excalibur MAN!"

Buzz—!

The friction of the air creates a buzzing sound that constantly stimulates people's eardrums.

The massive black torrent, like a fallen pillar, pierced through the dark clouds and plummeted down.

Faced with a life-or-death blow, Lancelot briefly regained his senses.

Looking at the black torrent, Lancelot, who was running, stopped.