Chapter 906

She found it incredible too.

A human who calls himself "The Return of the King" is, for some reason, leading the fairies from the bottom of the Nameless Forest on a Theater Company tour.

To be honest, Gawain didn't understand at all.

The information that followed was all rather nonsensical.

Among the fairies they found, one appeared to be the child of Child of Prophecy.

At the auction in Gloucester, a fairy, suspected to be the Child of Prophecy, engaged in a Magecraft duel with Tristan.

Tristan, having lost, had a collar placed on his head by that person, and then ran off to Camelot, smugly showing it off, which enraged the Queen...

What Gawain found most unbelievable was that the man, who carried the Child of Prophecy, had never rung the Bell of Pilgrimage even once.

However, His Majesty Morgan seemed to have anticipated the other party's intentions to some extent, and showed no particular doubt about either the Theater Company or the failure to ring the bell.

Then there was the Norwich incident.

The enormous shadow of curse, born from the Abyss of Calamity, was kicked away by that man, just as the name suggests.

It is said that with a single kick, he caused Norwich's Shadow, which was capable of destroying the city, to fall backward, and then he used his sword to obliterate the Shadow along with the surrounding ocean currents.

He led the fairies to help the residents take refuge, and later devoted himself to the revival of Norwich.

"Spriggan's been caught... He really does get away with anything."

Although Norwich sent a report in the name of the lord, His Majesty Morgan believed it to be fabricated by Shirou.

However, His Majesty does not seem to intend to pursue this matter.

Although the Norwich incident showed that Shirou was indeed incredibly strong, the Queen was not a weak woman who would back down just because her opponent was powerful.

It really was that one...

"This man is truly the king from 2000 years ago!"

"That's why Morgan indulges him so much; after all, he was his former master!"

Similar rumors have already circulated about Camelot.

However, Shirou did not cause any real harm to the Fae Kingdom, and the one who was captured was none other than Spriggan, who was always outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant.

Gawain even felt it would be better for Norwich to be taken in by them, so he didn't say anything more.

To be honest, Shirou's actions seem more like justice: helping fairies, providing relief to refugees, and entertaining the public with his Theater Company's performances.

Gawain even began to develop feelings for him.

However, she had no idea that her frivolous thoughts at that moment would later become such a source of great pain.

Gawain received orders from Morgan to burn down the forests of Wales.

Among Shirou's many supporters is a suspicious figure called Fae King Oberon.

Although the Queen turned a blind eye to Shirou and the Child of Prophecy's actions, she could not tolerate that guy.

As punishment, the Queen ordered Gawain to turn Oberon's homeland into ashes.

Upon arriving in the Wales forest, Gawain and Shirou were reunited after many days apart.

"... The mission I received from His Majesty is to purify Wales, not to annihilate you."

But if you intend to interfere with my work, then let this entire forest be burned to the ground by my flames.

Gawain stared intently at Shirou without the slightest hint of slackening, but the latter waved his hand dismissively.

"No, no, no, don't use your killing intent on me. Your opponent is this guy."

As he said this, Shirou pushed the blonde fairy next to him forward.

"Huh?"

"Um?"

The Child of Prophecy and the Faerie Knight looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Wait! Wait a minute! Shirou! Are you kidding me? You want me to fight Gawain? Just say you want me dead!!!"

The Child of Prophecy flew into a rage.

Gawain's strength was far beyond that of the Fae Knight Tristan, whom he had encountered before.

Ultimately, Artoria's last victory was against Tristan hadn't used his knightly powers.

She hadn't even rung the Bell of Pilgrimage yet, and her magical power was inferior to that of the lowest-ranking citizens of the Fae Kingdom. How could she possibly be a match for the Fae Knight Gawain?

Despite the vast difference in strength, Shirou nonchalantly declared, "No problem," and "I'll win."

"Win my ass!!!"

On his way here, the Child of Prophecy seemed to think that Shirou would be the one to fight Gawain, so he was not mentally prepared at all.

"That's when Magecraft comes in handy," Shirou said.

"No, no, no, no, no! I just can't do it! Aaaaaaahhhhhh!"

Ignoring the girl's screams, Shirou pushed the Child of Prophecy in front of the Faerie Knight.

Then he winked at Gawain.

"In short, you two should have a fight. We can talk after the fight."

"..."

Gawain squinted and looked down at the Child of Prophecy, who was not even as tall as him.

"Hello, it's been a long time..."

Artoria, clutching her staff, spoke tremblingly.

That's right--

Gawain and the fairy who was suspected to be the Child of Prophecy actually knew each other.

But these things don't really matter anymore.

"Hmph, I was underestimated too."

Gawain said in a voice tinged with anger.

"I'll make you regret the decision you made today, Shirou."

As he said this, the Faerie Knight reached out his hand toward the head of the Child of Prophecy.

Artoria's magical power was pitifully low; against an opponent of this caliber, she didn't even need to draw her sword.

However--

"Smack!"

Gawain's outstretched hand was deflected.

An invisible wall appeared between her and Artoria.

"What?"

Gawain originally intended to directly absorb Artoria's magic power, but it was prevented by some kind of Magecraft.

"Hmph, do you think I'll let you slaughter me so easily?"

Then, Artoria swung her Staff of Prophecy and stabbed it towards Gawain's body.

Gawain remained calm and took a step back, creating distance between himself and the Child of Prophecy.

A strong sense of unease.

The Child of Prophecy clearly did not ring the Bell of Pilgrimage, so her strength should be nothing to fear.

But Gawain's wild instincts sensed something.

After swatting away the Magic Bullet fired by the Paradise Fae, Gawain spoke.

"You've undergone a complete transformation... What exactly did you do?"

"Hmph, you've learned your lesson, haven't you? You gluttonous, bloated, brain-dead knight!"

"Fatty... Are you mocking me?!"

Gawain's face showed anger, while Artoria remained calm and composed.

"Isn't that obvious! What Faerie Knight? Don't be ridiculous!"

They only knew how to obey Morgan's orders and didn't protect the fairies at all!

To actually think of burning down the forest where the weak goblins live, and yet dare to call himself the Knights of the Round Table, is utterly shameless!

Sir Gawain was indeed a top student who regarded the King as absolute, rigid and serious!

But not someone like you, a hound who blindly trusts the Queen!

"..."

Gawain was rendered speechless by the rebuttal.

Artoria noticed the wavering in her expression and continued calling out.

"I saw it! Your real name was written on the order receipt addressed to Hector!"

A flicker of panic crossed the Faerie Knight's dignified face as the Child of Prophecy raised his wand high.

Listen carefully, and then learn from this!

Your real name is Barghest! Black male dog, Barghest who devours thunderclouds!

Tired of playing the knight game?! Throw away the Queen's Gift and bring it on!

"Bang--------!!!"

At the critical moment, Artoria gripped her wand with both hands and assumed a defensive stance, but she was still sent flying more than ten meters like a cannonball.

Huh...?

Strangeness?

Artoria collapsed to the ground, spitting blood, struggling to get up, but her legs wouldn't stop trembling.

He barely managed to block the direct hit, but his internal organs seem to be twisted and dislocated.

Why was I knocked away?

After revealing the Faerie Knight's true name, shouldn't victory be easily within reach?

This seems a little different from what I expected?

As a result, that guy Bageko's momentum only grew stronger...

This is not an illusion.

The Child of Prophecy's declaration did indeed remove the Faerie Knight's blessing from Barghest's Spirit Origin, but she did not weaken in the slightest; on the contrary, her magic became even stronger than before.

Barghest.

In the Pan-Human History of England, there is a black dog fairy who foretells impending disasters in the city; this fairy possesses a shining horn and a fiery eye.

Even if her real name is revealed, her way of existing will not change.

Barghest received the Gift from Morgan: "Light of Noon" from the Knights of Gawain, and "Numeral of the Saint" to which he wields power during the day.

However, for the black dog living in the darkness, it was not a blessing—but rather a shackle on its power.

Artoria was unaware of this fact.

Barghest walked in with heavy steps.

In Artoria's five senses, every step Barghest took seemed to shake the earth and tremble the forest.

"Even as a beast that devours fairies, even having lost my bestowed name (Gift), I am still a knight! The horned sword I present to His Majesty bears no trace of gloom!"

"Ugh... wait a minute... haa... haa..."

Artoria gasped for breath, glancing at Shirou beside her with a pleading look in her eyes.

However, Shirou remained unmoved, simply gazing at the scene with a serious expression.