Ch. 1981The First and Final Elegy
Key Plot Points and Events
- The chapter reveals the true events surrounding King Arthur's final moments, distorted by the Humanity Incineration.
- Bedivere, Arthur's first and last knight, failed to return the Holy Sword thrice, preventing Arthur's peaceful death.
- Arthur, unable to find peace, took the Holy Spear and became the King of Lions, a wandering god for a thousand years.
- Bedivere, unable to die due to the Holy Sword's protection, has been searching for Arthur for 1500 years, his body and mind deteriorating.
Character Developments
- Bedivere: From a loyal knight to a tragic figure, burdened by his failure to return the Holy Sword, leading to Arthur's torment and his own eternal search.
- Artoria Alter: Realizes the truth about Bedivere and the King of Lions' origin, resolves to defeat the King of Lions to correct this error.
Significant Themes
- Loyalty and its consequences: Bedivere's loyalty to Arthur leads to tragic outcomes for both.
- The weight of failure: Bedivere's inability to complete his final task haunts him for centuries.
- The distortion of history: The Humanity Incineration event alters the course of King Arthur's legend.
Character Interactions
- Artoria Alter and Bedivere: Their reunion is marked by confession, guilt, and acceptance of their intertwined fates.
- Bedivere and Chaldea: Bedivere's true identity is revealed to Chaldea, shocking everyone present.
- Luo Zhen and Bedivere: Luo Zhen deduces Bedivere's true nature and supports Artoria Alter's plan to bring him before the King of Lions.