Chapter 875
The Queen said weakly, "All I need is... for you to stay by my side right now..."
No, I can't stay by your side any longer.
"I still have things I need to do, "Shirou said.
There was a girl waiting for him.
The girl must take the place of the fairy who betrayed Paradise and fulfill the mission the planet has given her.
In the past, Shirou became Morgan's strength, fighting against the world for her sake.
Now, he must end this twisted spiral of fate for Morgan's sake.
"Perhaps my actions seem like betrayal to you... but, Morgan."
Shirou strode toward the Queen.
Morgan kept backing away, but Shirou grabbed her hand that was placed in front of her chest.
Her hands were beautiful and slender, with a smooth texture that made you want to keep touching them.
"This is... ah."
Shirou gently placed the ring on the Queen's palm and said solemnly.
"Take this, Morgan."
"!"
The Queen's eyes widened, her expression one of disbelief, as she stared intently at the ring held in her palm.
Because they were facing each other and at the same eye level, the hand holding the ring remained still for a moment in front of Shirou.
A long silence followed.
Morgan was the one who moved; she grabbed Shirou's hand and put the ring back into his finger.
The Queen looked tense.
"You... you put it on me..."
She swallowed hard as she held out her free left hand to Shirou.
Giving a ring to a woman is, of course, meant to convey that kind of meaning.
Bringing this out during an argument is utterly unromantic.
It was all wasted.
It was all for nothing.
The romantic scene that Morgan had fantasized about countless times actually came true in this way... hastily.
Absolutely lacking in romance, but--
"That really has Shirou's style..."
The Fae Queen wore an expression of deep nostalgia; though stunned, she smiled happily.
"Ah, really... I'm sorry, I'm a man who lacks romance."
Shirou felt somewhat embarrassed because his long-prepared marriage proposal had not achieved the desired effect.
Although somewhat embarrassed, under Morgan's compelling gaze, Shirou still slipped the ring onto her ring finger.
"Thank you... I'm so happy..."
Morgan gazed at the ring on her ring finger for a long, long time, her expression filled with happiness.
Then she turned to Shirou and hugged the white-haired youth tightly.
This is their first embrace in two thousand years.
The next time they meet, they will be enemies.
Tears welled up in Morgan's eyes as she buried her face in Shirou's shoulder, letting out a choked sob.
Shirou... I love you.
Me too.
Shirou stroked her silver hair and murmured something.
"I love you, Morgan."
When she regained consciousness, the Queen found herself lying on her bed in her bedroom.
Looking at the window, it was no longer open but locked.
He was no longer in the room, of course.
What just happened felt like a dream.
But--
The Queen slowly raised her arm, the ring on her ring finger gleaming in the moonlight.
Shirou and Morgan became a real couple.
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Volume 11: 514 Artoria Caster
Camelot Palace, the long staircase leading to the throne room.
The harsh sound of high heels slamming against the marble floor continued to echo.
"Mother...!!"
Tristan pushed open the heavy door and strode into the dimly lit hall.
"Mother..."
When she arrived, the other two Faerie Knight — Lancelot and Gawain— were already there.
"Quiet down, Tristan... This is His Majesty's presence."
Gawain glanced at Tristan and said.
Although she reprimanded the boisterous Tristan, her face also betrayed her anxiety.
The reason is simple--
Because of a decree issued by Her Majesty the Queen this morning.
"Fae Knight Lancelot; Lord Fae Knight Gawain; Fae Knight Tristan."
The knight beneath the throne spoke up, "Her Queen has granted permission for the three Faerie Knights to speak. Please report."
"Yes, sir."
Gawain calmly nodded, just about to speak--
"Your Majesty Morgan, I have heard that you have exiled Shirou. Is that true?"
Lancelot spoke first.
The Queen on the throne had her legs crossed, and her expression was obscured by the black veil.
"That's correct, I should have made it very clear in the edict--"
From this day forward, that man is me, and the enemy of all Britain.
"Wait, please wait a moment! Your Majesty... Your Queen!!"
Tristan looked up at the high and Fae Queen and said loudly, "There must be some misunderstanding, Shirou..."
Shirou Amamiya, that man, absolutely has no intention of being His Majesty's enemy.
Tristan.
"Ugh...!"
Terror crossed Tristan's face.
The mother's cold words pierced the girl's body like a sharp sword.
"Are you questioning my judgment?" Morgan countered.
"Absolutely not, Your Queen. I just felt..."
The red-haired girl shrank her shoulders nervously.
Despite her fear and dread, she still wanted to continue defending Shirou.
What do you think? Why don't you tell me?
How much have you learned about that man in the past week?
Ignoring his mother's slightly mocking tone, Tristan bit his lip and said haltingly:
"I think... Shirou is very gentle, he won't be an enemy of Britain..."
There must be some misunderstanding...
"Honestly, I was completely fooled by a man from the outside world..."
Morgan, sitting on the throne, sighed softly, "Still as gullible as ever, my poor daughter."
"!?"
Tristan looked surprised for a moment, then lowered his head in dejection.
She was actually well aware of her own susceptibility to being deceived.
But a feeling lingered in the girl's heart: Shirou had not deceived her.
Unlike fairies, those kind actions were definitely not performed to please oneself...
There must be some misunderstanding!
Because, in a young girl's heart...
Shirou said he promised he wouldn't abandon me this time!!
Gawain noticed Tristan's disappointed expression and asked a question.
"Your Majesty, I heard that Shirou broke into your room last night and attacked you."
The Queen said, "That's right."
I granted that man freedom and protection in Britain, but he repaid kindness with enmity, sneaking into my room in the dead of night to try and kill me.
Having been repelled by me, he must have fled Camelot like a stray dog overnight.
Gawain looked confused. "How could this happen... Shirou, why did you do this...?"
"Who knows? I can't understand the thoughts of people outside," Morgan said coldly.
"..."
Throughout, Lancelot kept a close eye on the Queen's reaction.
Faerie Knight had already confirmed that Her Majesty Morgan knew Shirou's identity; she knew that Shirou was her former lover.
If that's the case, then what's the point of today's scene?
Lancelot had never understood their thoughts before, but now he felt a sense of nostalgia.
However... no matter how close their hearts were, the fact remains that Shirou and Morgan parted ways.
Lancelot thought to himself expressionlessly: Whew... I don't know what happened, but my chance has come.
Morgan said, "Gawain, I have ordered you to monitor the actions of foreigners in Britain, haven't I?"
The blonde female knight bowed her head and said, "Yes, Your Majesty... this situation is entirely my responsibility."
It was my failure to fulfill my duties that led to His Majesty's attack.
Morgan: "Aren't you going to offer any explanation?"
Gawain: "Your Majesty, that man's defection is a fait accompli."