Chapter 909

Then, with incredible skill, almost like True Magic, he used incomprehensible principles to block Barghest's attack.

Coming to my senses, the sword I swung down had already been guided in the wrong direction along with the opponent's blade.

The strike, which should have been a sweeping blow, was met with slight resistance, producing a soft, deflated sound as it bounced back.

The sword, which should have clashed with the opponent's blade, was instead smoothly pushed down as if it were drawn into the opponent's blade.

What's this?

The strength is alright.

No, although that was completely beyond comprehension, it's still acceptable as long as it's considered his ability.

However, the techniques are different.

This man, relying solely on skill, neutralized Barghest's attack, which was exceptional even among the Fae Kingdom in terms of sheer arm strength.

Even if I said it, no one would believe me.

His skills were so advanced that even Barghest, who was fighting him, experienced the illusion that cause and effect and spacetime were distorted.

Barghest, who had launched a fierce, torrential attack, fell into a state of daze.

Ah... what exquisite swordsmanship!

No matter how many times I look at it, I can't take my eyes off it...

Wait, but... have I watched this person's swordsmanship many times?

Such skill... where... in the past...?

So familiar... so nostalgic...

Ah... this is...

During his confrontation with Shirou, Barghest gradually recalled everything.

Tears streamed down her face.

Those are memories from two thousand years ago.

The memories of the person (the lord) to whom she once swore allegiance are gradually becoming clearer.

That's it, so that's it.

Barghest understood.

This person... Shirou is that person.

As he declared before his throne, he was the Britain Nameless King who unified Britain 2,000 years ago.

And he himself was the Black Dog of the Nameless King.

After Shirou's death, Barghest's world turned black and white.

Fairies rarely retain memories of their previous lives during reincarnation.

Even if there is --

With each reincarnation, memories fade and eventually disappear forever.

Barghest could not accept that reality.

She couldn't face the future where she would one day forget her master.

So, I went to ask His Majesty Morgan for help.

"While I still retain that memory, let's seal away my current memories."

Morgan looked at Barghest, who was weeping in pain, with pity and accepted her request.

Barghest received the name "Gawain" (Gift) and became Camelot's Faerie Knight.

She believes that her memories fade with each reincarnation.

But that's not the truth.

Barghest himself discarded his memories.

Unable to face reality, she chose to escape from it.

So--

When her beloved lord returned to Britain, Barghest didn't notice anything amiss and treated him like a complete stranger.

How ironic...

Barghest raised his eyes and met Shirou's gaze.

The once red-haired boy, Wang, has undergone a physical transformation, but his gentle yet sharp twilight-colored eyes remain unchanged.

"..."

Barghest felt only regret.

Why would I do something so foolish?

Why are they unwilling to trust their master?

He could have held onto hope, but Barghest chose to escape and betray.

In that instant, emotions erupted.

The female knight felt an unprecedented surge of anger towards herself.

She is no longer qualified to acknowledge Shirou.

So----

"This horn is proof of the law, correcting all the injustices of the geothermal city walls..."

Roar! "Blackdog Galatine, the Horn That Devours Shemesh!!!"

Barghest poured all his magic into freeing A-Ray's tentacles once again.

Shirou:"..."

The white-haired youth silently watched the rampaging female knight, and slowly, for the first time, assumed a fighting stance.

"..."

Barghest showed a relieved expression.

That's right...

With all his memories restored, Barghest also came to understand his other identity.

What is the meaning of my own existence?

The Calamity of the Beast, which was once suppressed by the king and the witch.

He should have been killed back then, but he was spared and allowed to become his knight.

However, he betrayed his master and forgot the kindness shown to him.

A monster (calamity) like myself will only cause trouble for Shirou.

In fact, she's almost losing her rationality.

Therefore, while he could still maintain consciousness, this was the last act of loyalty Barghest could offer Shirou.

The female knight channeled the power of liberation into her sword like flames, unleashing a fatal blow.

It wasn't aimed at Shirou, but at its own body.

She was prepared to end it all by committing suicide.

However--

Shirou is faster.

"Ugh...!?"

He hurled the "Blades of Chaos," which wrapped around Barghest's arms, and then with a mighty pull, sent the greatsword flying from his grasp.

Then, Shirou rushed up and knocked the female knight to the ground.

"..."

Barghest collapsed to the ground, staring in astonishment at the man who had mounted him.

With one hand, Shirou pressed Barghest's hands together and onto the ground.

This position looks exactly like a man unilaterally abusing a woman.

Barghest never imagined that a woman of her physique would one day be treated this way by men.

In this world, probably only Shirou could do something like that.

Shirou looked down at Barghest from his vantage point.

"I ask you, Fae Knight Gawain... no, my Barghest."

Will you atone for your sins with death, or will you live on, bearing your sins and atoning for them?

"That's for sure..."

Barghest was speechless. "Death must be so easy," he thought.

She's now on the verge of being overwhelmed by her guilt, and is on the verge of going crazy and collapsing.

Once one loses their rationality, unimaginable tragedies can occur.

However, the moment her eyes met Shirou's, she felt a certain power deep within her.

"Even if Barghest goes berserk, I can easily control you, so you don't need to feel any pressure."

"..."

Barghest's eyes widened. "Won't I cause Shirou trouble...?"

"Of course I will, but isn't cleaning up after a dog also the owner's responsibility?"

Shirou said with a smile.

"..."

Barghest's expression twitched.

After a long silence, she finally spoke.

"... If I could, I would like to atone for my sins."

Shirou nodded in satisfaction.

"Very well. As the victor of the duel, and as your master, I will take three things from you."

First, I'll take away your right to go crazy.

Second, they take away your right to die.

Third, I'm taking away your right from now on to live solely for atonement.

"...!!!"

This announcement, both too cruel and too gentle, made Barghest gasp.

"If you agree, then put this collar on yourself."

As Shirou said this, he released Barghest's hand, stood up, and took out a black collar.

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"This is... for me?"

Barghest struggled to sit up and took the collar from Shirou.

I couldn't help but recall the scene of Tristan showing off his collar in front of the Camelot fairies...

To be honest, it's not impossible to understand Barghest's feelings when she recalls her past.

"You don't want to?" Shirou asked.