Bedivere resisted the urge to cry, raised his head and looked at Aozaki Touko aside, hesitated for a moment and said, "Bedivere... see His Highness the Prince."
He has obtained information about Aozaki Touko from Gray and Lainis. That is... the lover who has the closest relationship with Your Majesty. It is said that there is no problem for couples in this era.
"...Bedivere Yeah, I quite like you."
Aozaki Touko showed a satisfied smile, "As expected, the decision made by Artoria's close minister is truly correct and decisive."
"I'm very satisfied!"
As she said this, she glanced slightly dissatisfied at Mordred, who was sitting on the sofa hesitating. This traitor... he fought with her when they first met, and he didn't imitate others Bedivere.
Not far away, Mordred noticed the contemptuous gaze and couldn't help but twitch the corner of her mouth. However, she didn't say anything, she just let out a long breath.
Then, she stood up and walked towards Artoria.
Chapter 439 Father King Are you happy?
Quiet.
No, I should say embarrassing.
Everyone present turned their attention to Mordred, waiting for the reaction of the legendary Rebellious Knight, and also waiting to see whether the legendary King Arthur would forgive this rebellious child.
The story about King Arthur... is too familiar, so we also know what kind of unforgivable rebellion Mordred has done.
If it were them... honestly speaking, they probably wouldn't forgive me.
"..."
Mordred breathed softly, suppressing the turbulent emotions in his heart, and walked slowly to the beautiful queen. That was the legendary King Arthur, an undoubted wise king.
She raised her head slightly and looked into her green eyes, then knelt on one knee on the ground.
"Mordred... see Your Majesty!"
Her voice had the calmness of a knight, but also a hint of anxiety. Even if Father King drew his sword and stood at his head, there would be no surprise.
After all, she single-handedly ended the existence of the King Arthur legend.
"..."
Artoria said nothing and calmly stared at the girl kneeling in front of her. Her mentality had changed a bit. She used to be a king, but she only regarded Mordred as a knight, and she didn't treat her in any special way.
But now I have slightly changed my mind.
In modern life... I don't live as a king, and after several years of raising a child, I can somewhat understand the mind of a 'child'.
Therefore, we can also look at the problem from different perspectives.
"... Get up."
After hesitating for a moment, she just said so plainly, then walked towards the sofa in the living room and sat down, as if she came to Fuyuki City... not because of Mordred.
It's just that I happened to meet...Mordred.
"Yes~"
Mordred is not surprised. Rather... this cold attitude is good. He did not kill her with a sword in anger, which is already a very good start.
She just returned to her original seat and sat quietly in silence.
"Mo Zai... are you ignoring someone?"
Aozaki Touko sat next to Artoria, hugged the slender waist of the beauty next to him, stared playfully at Mordred on the sofa opposite, and rubbed his cheek against Artoria like a showoff.
"I am your Father King lover, and the one you should meet... is not someone else."
"..."
Mordred twitched the corner of her mouth and looked at Artoria. The Father King she saw did not feel any resistance to Aozaki Touko's intimate behavior, but her expression showed a little helplessness and tenderness.
This... even she can see one thing.
That is...Father King acquiesced to Aozaki Touko's words and confirmed that the orange-haired woman was the prince of Father King.
He is a special being and a target that needs to be met with the honor of a knight.
"If it were me... I would pay my respects."
On the side, Lainis picked up a cup of black tea and drank it, and said in a pleasant voice, "If you want to improve the relationship between mother and daughter... roundabout tactics are not impossible, it is better to say... turning a deaf ear is often more effective."
She glanced at Mordred and smiled maliciously.
"To be honest, Lady Touko gives people the feeling that as an enemy, you will be terrified, but as an ally... you are an absolutely trustworthy target."
This is definitely... a threat!
Mordred was thinking like this, but unexpectedly she didn't have an attack. She cast her gaze to Aozaki Touko not far away, her cheeks turned red, her lips moved slightly and she whispered:
"Mother... Gui'an~"
As she said that, she quickly glanced at Artoria. She wanted to observe Father King's reaction and whether he would mind. If there was no grudge... it meant that he acquiesced to this matter.
Moreover, this is just... admitting that he is the son of King Arthur.
"No!"
Aozaki Touko glared at Little Mo dissatisfied, hugged Artoria next to him harder, and corrected. "Should you call me Father King, or... you forgot how you called me before."
"... No, this!"
Mordred opened his mouth, then his cheeks turned red. "Father King... But Queen, how can I call you Father King? This is really unreasonable!"
"What's unreasonable?" Aozaki Touko showed a playful smile, "Even if Britain is revived by then, Artoria... will not continue to stay on the throne."
"The king who devoted herself to the country has completed her mission. Next... whether it is learning socialism, Lord constitutionalism, or choosing a new king."
"These... have nothing to do with my family Artoria."
It's not a lie, this is her more selfish thought. She wants to lock this fragile and strong girl close to her, but she doesn't want...Artoria to become a wise king again, and then to dedicate everything to a country again. This is something she cannot allow.
"..."
Mordred's eyes turned to Artoria. She knew...Father King loved Britain more than anyone else. There was really no reason for Father King to abandon Britain.
"That's right... that's it."
Artoria nodded slightly and said in a sweet voice with seriousness, "This has been decided a long time ago. As long as Britain is saved, I will... stay by Touko's side with peace of mind."
"Moreover, this world may no longer be suitable for the so-called old rules. A system that is more in line with the times may be a more suitable choice."
She looked out the window and stared at the sun in the sky.
"That's right, it's like... China across the sea!"
It's not a lie, as a king... I have reflected a lot on the past over the years, and I have also studied the systems of many countries, and then... I came under the strong recommendation of Touko.
She traveled to China... and got to know that country deeply as an investor.
During that time, I witnessed a lot and thought a lot...
"...Father King, are you selling yourself to Aozaki Touko?!"
Mordred did not focus on the system, but stared at Touko with fierce eyes. Father King revealed one very clear thing in his words, that is, at the expense of himself... in exchange for Britain's salvation.
"That's right!" Aozaki Touko's voice became colder, "That country... even if it has died, it is still binding Artoria's soul, and it has even... bet on its own existence!"
She stared at Mordred and questioned.
"Tell me... do you want Artoria to continue to be bound in that country?!"
"..."
Mordred opened his mouth and recalled the past experience of Father King. There is no doubt that Father King devoted everything to Britain. Even after death... he sold his soul to Magic User in exchange for Britain's recovery.
"Father King... can I ask you something?"
She raised her head heavily and stared at King Arthur.
Hearing this, Artoria nodded slightly, but did not refuse Little Mo's question. She found... Mordred's expression was very serious, without revealing any anger, and was as calm as a frozen lake.
"...Father King, do you feel happy now?"
Chapter 440 Shinji You have to calm down
legend.
story.
epic.
These are the food that promotes the spiritual growth of people in future generations.
However, these important spiritual wealth circulated in Human history do not represent reality. The legendary King Arthur may be just a beautiful girl who looks fragile.
And... in the story, Mordred, the culprit who caused Britain's destruction, was not greedy for power.
"...Father King, do you feel happy now?"
The legendary Rebellious Knight Mordred asked King Arthur sincerely.
She saw... not long ago, that Magic User Aozaki Touko used strange methods. Across a long river of time, I witnessed...Father King pull out the sword of passion.
So, I quietly understood something.
The reason why she wanted to go back to that day of Sword of Selection was... she wanted to help Father King get rid of the shackles of the throne. That country and that era gave the title of 'king' to a girl named Artoria.
People place their wishes, hopes, and desires on the girl who becomes the 'king'.
However, the girl is not a so-called god, nor is she omnipotent.
Moreover, people have long since reached the limit of their patience.
Therefore, those wishes placed on the 'girl' are constantly enduring and praying, and have not yet ushered in the happiness that people expected.
Everything turned to hatred and burned everything.
Isn't this strange?
Father King She had tried her best to save Britain, with the right orders, the right actions, and the right choices. However, the ending was limited at the beginning... No matter how correct it was, it was meaningless.
Father King She shouldn't be a hateful being.
So, she wanted to go back in time and correct it.
So, I want to go back to the day of **.
"..."
Artoria's green eyes reflected Little Mo's expression. The face that was very similar to hers revealed a sense of determination to get to the bottom of it, and it was not just a casual comment.
Realizing this, she turned her eyes to Touko beside her.
"It's happy... Although what Touko did at the beginning could not be called bright, our relationship over the years has been a happy time for me."
She smiled and expressed her feelings over the years.
Over the years... although they didn't stay together all the time, they definitely spent a lot of time together. This orange-haired woman would always appear in front of her when she needed her.
Touko She will quietly appear at home in the early morning, prepare a sumptuous breakfast for her, and prepare a birthday cake for her on her birthday.
When the night is just right, I will accompany her to see the stars and take her to ride the Ferris wheel.
Such a life... was something she could not experience when she lived as a 'king'.
"Really~"
Mordred's expression relaxed slightly, and a gentle smile appeared at the corner of her mouth unconsciously. Then, as if she sensed something was wrong, she quickly suppressed the smile at the corner of her mouth.
"By the way, I have a question...?"
Aozaki Touko stared at Little Mo and said quietly, "If you Father King... say that she is not living a happy life, what do you want to do? With such a serious expression... do you want to kill me?"
"That's right!"
Mordred showed a ferocious smile, "Anyway, I am also Knights of the Round Table, the master who bullies the knights, so I have no choice but to draw my sword, right?"
It's not a lie, if Aozaki Touko... only uses saving Britain as bait to occupy the beautiful Father King, but does not give Father King any happiness, then there is no doubt that she... will raise the rebellious sword to chop Aozaki Touko's head.
There is absolutely no doubt about this...
"..."
Artoria's green eyes blinked slightly. She seemed to be aware of... Mordred's will, but she didn't say anything more. Now, she has not yet decided what attitude she will take towards Mordred.