Ch. 362To Be King, Self-Discipline Is What Matters Most
Key Plot Points and Events
- Artoria, disguised as King Arthur, defeats the Eleven Kings' Champion Knights in duels, boosting Camelot's morale and demoralizing the enemy.
- The Eleven Kings, despite their numerical advantage, send ten thousand knights to attack Artoria, who uses Excalibur to annihilate them, ending the war.
- Artoria returns to Camelot, where she meets Guinevere, her arranged fiancée, and learns about the political marriage from Merlin.
Character Developments
- Artoria demonstrates her power and resolve as a King, instilling fear and awe in her knights and enemies.
- Guinevere shows courage and intelligence, accepting her role as Artoria's fiancée.
- Merlin reveals her role in arranging the marriage, displaying her political acumen.
Significant Themes
- Power and responsibility: Artoria's display of power raises questions about the purpose of her knights' existence.
- Political marriage: The arranged marriage between Artoria and Guinevere highlights the political nature of royal marriages and the expectations placed on rulers.
Character Interactions
- Artoria and her knights: The knights' fear and awe of Artoria's power create a tense dynamic between them.
- Artoria and Guinevere: Their first meeting sets the stage for their political marriage and potential future relationship.
- Artoria and Merlin: Merlin's revelation about the arranged marriage shows her influence over Artoria's political decisions.