Nobody Understands Human Nature Better Than I Do (Fourth Update!) / A Bloodstained Ceremony (Fifth Update)

Third update today. I could manage at least two more updates today!

The bounty was still ongoing!

No One Understood Human Hearts Better Than Me

With the matters of the Inner World arranged, Arthur turned and headed toward the training grounds.

Before the final battle arrived, he had to ensure his strength reached perfection.

Then—

"Is something wrong?"

In the corridor, Arthur looked at Morgan le Fay, who was smiling as she grabbed hold of him, and asked calmly.

"Of course. There is indeed something."

Seeing her smile, Arthur considered it... Was this woman going to make him fulfill his earlier promise?

If so, what should he do?

Should he honor the promise, or not?

The physical exertion required could be ignored, since his magical energy was limitless. But as for the time cost...

"Arthur, take a look at this."

Then, under Artoria's astonished gaze, Morgan le Fay took out a treasure. Bright blue enamel adorned the golden metal, and fairy script was inscribed in the center.

It was Avalon. The Ideal Land That Is Far From Everything. The Noble Phantasm Artoria had lost not long ago—

"So you were the one who stole it?!" Artoria shouted furiously.

"Yes, sorry about that."

Her utterly insincere apology only made Artoria even more furious, while she continued smiling at Arthur.

"You are now the King of Britannia. This Scabbard should be returned to its rightful owner."

"Even without Avalon, I can heal quickly," Arthur said. "But regardless, I'll accept your gift."

As he spoke, he drew his sword—the Sword of Victory and Vows. He discarded the Scabbard that had been serving in Avalon's place and replaced it with Avalon, confirming that he had gained another extremely important trump card.

Avalon's true function had never been rapid recovery, but absolute defense akin to