"Even Knocknaree has openly betrayed us. Lady Muirne has not responded to the summons either, and it seems not all the summoned knights have returned. Judging solely by the number of soldiers, Camelot will not lose, but all the Pilgrimage Bells have rung. The Child of Prophecy's magical energy can already rival Her Majesty's, and she has those foreign Magicians with her... What do we do? What do we do? Should we take this chance—no, there is nothing to fear. We still have the Fae Knights. Although Gawain has been stripped of her granted name, Barghest's strength remains, and there is Lancelot as well."
After Knocknaree openly declared war, the fairies in the palace hall began whispering among themselves. Quite a few looked toward Morgan on the throne ahead, exchanging silent glances. The current situation had given every fairy present certain thoughts. To them, having the Child of Prophecy take the throne was undoubtedly the better choice.
Although Morgan had displayed tremendous power, Einzbern of the Mirror Clan's prophecy and the ringing of all six Pilgrimage Bells had led them to believe that Castoria, the Child of Prophecy, was no weaker than Morgan.
"Reporting to Her Majesty Queen Morgan. Fae Knight Barghest and Fae Knight Lancelot have completed their deployments upon Camelot's walls. Lady Aurora, chief of the Wind Clan, has led her army out from Salisbury and stated that she should reach Camelot's western gate tomorrow. Lord Spriggan, chief of the Earth Clan, and his party have entered the city. Lady Muirne, chief of the Wing Clan, has rejected the summons, sided with the Child of Prophecy, and displayed clear intent to rebel. Of Her Majesty's 105 directly appointed knights stationed across the land, 80 have returned to Camelot. The remaining 25 refused the summons and have remained in