Lion King: Excalibur!!!

Three days later.

Gazing at the clear lake before him, even the Lion King, known for his majesty, couldn't help but feel his eyelids twitch wildly, and a cross-shaped vein bulged on his forehead.

They've been circling around here for three whole days!

The story begins three days ago.

Alvin completed the blood trial and gained the approval of Zabriel, a former member of the Dark Angels Legion, the Order of the Sacred Three Keys, and now the Saving Angels and Sons of the Forest Chapter. This was a double victory for him.

Thus, the Lion King declared the "spring outing" a complete success, and that their next task was to return to Kamas, locate the rebel warships, and contact the remaining forces of the Imperium.

But shortly after the Lion King announced the plan, they encountered a problem.

How do I get back?

The Lion King himself was also bewildered. He had received a revelation from the "Emperor" in a dream, which led the two into this forest, but he had no idea how to get out!

Because he had only recently awakened to the Warp Essence, the Lion King was not yet able to use this power.

This has led to the current situation.

They wandered around this ghostly forest for three whole days, but they just couldn't find the exit!

The Lion King remained silent.

The surrounding air pressure became somewhat tense.

But Alvin noticed a deeply hidden embarrassment in the Lion King's consistently dignified and solemn expression.

Yes, it was awkward.

They were lost, and moreover, they were lost in the Lion King's own Warp realm. This strange forest was like a giant maze, and the three of them wandered around here for two days without finding a way out.

"My lord, we're back again."

Logically, Zabriel should have called the Lion King "Father," but thinking back to what had happened, he couldn't bring himself to say it, so he simply addressed him as "Sir."

The Lion King gazed at the lake, remaining silent. Seeing that the Lion King didn't speak, Zabriel weakly said, "Um—my lord, we're back again."

"Shut up."

The Lion King glared at him and gritted his teeth, saying, "I'm not blind yet, I know you're back!"

Zabriel wisely kept his mouth shut.

But I felt a little excited, and couldn't help feeling a sense of schadenfreude. Perhaps this is what "filial piety and parental love" means?

Seeing Zabriel secretly gloating, Alvin was helpless. He didn't want to interfere, but the Lion King was really unreliable!

"Ahem, I think," Alvin broke the silence, speaking to the silent Lion King, "This must be some kind of revelation. We've gotten lost several times, but we've always returned to this lake. Maybe there's something here."

However, as he said this, the Lion King gave him a strange look.

That look in his eyes—it made Alvin a little uneasy. "These are all just my guesses. If we don't find it, we can keep looking. We can't be trapped here forever, can we?"

"Need not."

The lion king withdrew his gaze and stepped into the lake.

The clear lake water flowed between the Lion King's knees, while a whirlpool gradually formed in front of him.

The water rippled violently, and as the eddy formed, the water level of the entire lake began to drop suddenly, as if there was a water pump at the bottom!

Soon, as the water level dropped across the entire lake, a huge, gray rock was revealed in the center of the lake.

On the rock is a Power sword with a sharp, cold gleam, its blade embedded an inch into the rock. The elegant blade exposed outside the rock makes it seem not like a weapon for conquering battlefields, but rather a courtly sword used for ceremonies.

However, the handguards, symbolizing the wings of the Imperium and embracing the emblem of a glaring lion, prove who its owner was.

The Lion King's Sword!

Or perhaps, it could be called the Sword in the Lake!

Compared to the Lion King himself, and the sword that was "buried" in the stone coffin upon his awakening, this sword is undoubtedly of a much higher grade.

This is a divine artifact that the Emperor Lord gave to his own son!

Alvin could hardly contain his excitement, staring wide-eyed at the Lion King, waiting for him to draw the legendary Sword in the Lake!

As for why I'm excited?

Needless to say, it's a secret!

The Lion King's gaze narrowed slightly as he stared at the "Sword in the Lake" for a long time. His lips twitched slightly, as if he were bitter or sneer, but in the end, it turned into a sigh.

He reached out and grasped the hilt of the sword.

With a slight effort, he easily pulled the sword out of the rock. With a soft hum, the blade, illuminated by the moonlight, gleamed with a deadly light that sent chills down one's spine.

The lion carved on the hilt of the sword, with its rubies set in the eyes, seems to be radiating a faint light!

The blade trembled slightly at the sight of the Lion King, emitting a series of ringing sounds that echoed between the lake and the forest.

Beside the lake, ancient and vigorous trees stand tall, their branches drooping in the breeze as if bowing to the Lion King. The soft sounds in the forest blend together into a hymn of praise!

"It's time to go."

The Lion King remained expressionless, seemingly filled with utter disgust for everything that was happening around him. After drawing the "Sword in the Lake," he immediately sheathed it, turned around, and strode ashore.

Zabriel followed.

"Um—" Alvin hesitated, rubbing his hands together, his eyes gleaming with barely concealed excitement, "Your Lion King, I have a small favor to ask of you."

"What's up?"

The Lion King stopped and looked at him with some confusion.

"Exactly, next time you encounter a battle and need to draw your sword, could you shout 'E'?"

"Calibur?!" Alvin's eyes flashed with a hint of fanaticism.

Although the role has changed, he really wants to see the Lion King raise the "Sword in the Lake" and shout "Ecalibur"!

The Lion King's lips twitched. Looking at the fanaticism in Alvin's eyes, he said speechlessly, "Putting aside why I shouted that, don't you think shouting during battle is a foolish thing to do? Why warn the enemy in advance and alert them?"

"Because it will look cool!"

Alvin answered without hesitation, "Don't you think that shouting it out when unleashing your ultimate attack can deliver a double blow to the enemy, both psychologically and physically?"

"I think you haven't been training enough."

The Lion King roared, "Zabriel, from today onwards, you will give this brat a good training session and show him the true essence of Calibanite Knights's swordsmanship!"

"No, Lion King!"

Alvin, still unwilling to give up, pleaded, "Please, I'll train you to death, just grant me this request, just one shout, just one!"

"Roll!"

After uttering those words, the Lion King stormed off. Zabriel looked at Alvin with a helpless expression, then sighed, "Grand Master, this... you can't blame me."

Two days later, the Lion King finally led Alvin and Zabriel out of that damned forest!

However, the situation was somewhat unexpected.

What came into their view was not the forest of Kamas, but a desert!

In the vast, seemingly endless desert, the scorching wind whipped up sand grains that stung their faces, leaving the three of them momentarily stunned.

Where am I?!

But this question didn't last long before it was answered by a group of people.

Several figures appeared on the sand dunes not far away. Judging from their height, they were probably Space Marine. Just as Lion King was about to speak and ask where they were, a bomb grazed Lion King face and blasted a crater in the sand behind him.

"?"

The Lion King slowly peeked out a question mark.

But then, those interstellar warriors began their charge, firing their Bolter one after another, their target quite clear: to kill them.

Soon, the Lion King's doubts turned into anger.

"Lion King!!!"

Just then, a voice came from behind.

The Lion King turned around and saw Alvin's pleading expression, and his lips twitched involuntarily.

He's been driven crazy by this kid these past few days!

No matter how tough Zabriel's training was, this kid just wouldn't give up, always sticking around him and repeating the same phrase.

The Lion King sighed.

Then, staring at the charging Space Marine, he hesitated for a moment, then, his face stiff, drew his sword and took a deep breath. "E... Ecalibur!"

Zabriel covered his face, unable to bear the sight. "Just spoil him!"