A Parent's Love for Their Child

"Your Majesty has shown me such favor; I have no way to repay it."

Kariya Matou carried the girl back to her room to rest, leaving only ruler and subject behind in the room.

Lancelot dropped to one knee, deeply moved.

He felt it himself as well. Even among all the ministers, when it came to royal favor, he stood alone at the very top.

Even Merlin and Pendragon likely had never been valued as highly as he was.

"There is no need for such words between us."

Leon waved a hand. After living for so many years, those old ministers and friends from back then had long since perished—his father, brothers, descendants, retainers...

Of those still alive, only Merlin remained...