"They're basically my adopted sons..."
Seemingly noticing the hostility the four Knights of the Round Table held toward Samael, Morgan set down her fork and took the initiative to explain.
Though he had anticipated it, out of respect for her honesty, the ancient serpent chose to listen carefully and combine it with what he knew to fully understand the connection.
In truth, it was a relationship similar to that of a godmother and godsons.
On the island of Britain, two distinctive traditions had existed since ancient times: the secret rites of the Druidic Order and the fae race. Both were closely tied to nature and life.
King Uther had been the leader chosen by the Druidic Order in the southern lands, while Morgan, as Uther's daughter who had inherited royal blood and nature's blessing, had naturally possessed the aptitude of a Druidic high priestess.
Religions associated with life and nature often placed matriarchy above patriarchy. Therefore, Morgan's original status should have been something akin to the godmother of the Druidic Order.
However, Uther handed that inheritance of the Druidic Order over to Great Sage Merlin, successfully screwing over his own daughter once again.
Even so, relying on the blessings and bloodline granted to her by heaven, Morgan still managed to learn runes, Ogham Script, and magecraft passed down by the Fae Clans. She had also conducted considerable research into the recreation of artificial life.
As Britain's native religion, the Druidic Order had always overseen births, disaster relief, blessings, healing, and the like. Those who wished to bear descendants with special bloodlines and revitalize their families naturally came seeking Morgan's aid.
As the island's ruler, Morgan called upon Britain's mysteries and bestowed blessings. Gawain, Agravain, Gareth, and Gaheris had all been born this way.
These children, blessed by nature and conceived