After that, the villagers spent their days in laughter and merriment, as though they had begun celebrating a festival.
Some happily harvested grain, some slaughtered chickens and sheep for cooking, some played in the river, and some knelt and prayed as though on a pilgrimage, offering thanks for the birth of this miracle with incomparable piety.
Gradually, people even began spreading this rumor.
"That lord must be an emissary sent by God to save us!"
"That's right!"
"This is a miracle!"
"Only a miracle can explain all this!"
The villagers discussed it fervently and worshiped Luo Zhen as though he were a holy son.
It could be imagined that from this day onward, the people here would pass down Luo Zhen's deeds until the Singularity was repaired.
At that moment, Luo Zhen brought Mashu with him and followed behind Artoria〔Alter〕 to the very center of the village.
A plain stone house had originally stood here.
But now...
"Since you possess such ability, turn this place into a royal palace."
Artoria〔Alter〕 made the request as though it were only natural.
Seeing this, Luo Zhen rolled his eyes at Artoria〔Alter〕, directly took out an Earth Talisman, infused it with magical power, and cast it. A magnificent palace rose from the ground and appeared before everyone.
Artoria〔Alter〕 entered it in satisfaction.
Luo Zhen and Mashu followed her inside as well.
From this day onward, this would be the residence of the three of them.
Then...
"I already told you before that, apart from me, there is another Servant here."
Artoria〔Alter〕 told the two of them this.
"When I led the army into battle, I left him here to protect the villagers. He should be hunting outside now, gathering food for the residents. He'll be back soon."
Everyone waited here for that Servant to