Capitalists Would Shout "Expert!" (2nd Update)

May those who leave us on cliffhangers choke on their own spite!

At this very moment, the same thought crossed the minds of every human on Earth; they were stifled, frustrated, and itching to curse a blue streak.

The story was at a turning point, with new excitement just around the corner. Everyone had been shocked by the Conqueror King's unconventional methods, and their curiosity had been piqued to the point where they were eagerly anticipating what would happen next.

And yet...

You actually hit us with a [To Be Continued]!?

Damn it!

Many couldn't help but curse out loud, feeling that the person who released this Light Screen footage was a total scumbag.

They were supposed to be revealing the hidden historical truth to the whole world, so why on earth was there such a piece-of-trash "To Be Continued" setting?

In this instant, the collective resentment of the entire world nearly pierced the heavens.

Su Yun, however, wore the pleased smile of a "squinty-eyed monster."

Because at this moment, his Fantasy Power had once again ushered in a new round of explosive growth.

Fantasy Power is, by nature, a miracle formed by the countless fantasies generated under extreme human emotions. Extreme emotions do not necessarily have to be positive; intense feelings born from negative emotions can achieve the same effect.

After all, Fantasy Power itself is a miracle born from the chaos caused by the Mystery invasion, which triggered planetary mutations and forced people to mix hope into their fear, despair, and grief.

Now that Su Yun had dropped a "To Be Continued," he had induced panic, depression, anger, and complaints in countless people, while simultaneously filling them with curiosity and anticipation for the follow-up, compelling them to imagine what would happen next.

All these factors combined to generate a massive amount of Fantasy Power.

This was far better than playing the complete story in one go; it maximized the yield and ensured a continuous, inexhaustible supply.

The entire process was so exploitative that capitalists would call it professional, and the landed gentry would declare that they had finally found a kindred spirit among the scum of the earth.

Su Yun planned to let this heavily modified Holy Grail War run for a month or two to maximize his gains, and he had other things to do during this time.

For instance...

Improving his own strength!

Previously, he lacked the Fantasy Power, but now that he had an abundance of it, he could finally activate functions he had designed long ago but never had the resources to use.

With that, Su Yun rose and headed toward school.

Meanwhile, the storm caused by today's footage was only just beginning across the world.

On the internet, terms like King Arthur, Conqueror King, Diarmuid, and Fianna Knights became trending keywords—the keys to traffic and wealth—as various educational videos began to sprout like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.

At the same time, the other identity of the Conqueror King, Iskandar, had been dug up online.

Most people were actually unfamiliar with the name Iskandar, as historical records in many countries did not feature it prominently, preferring the name that was a household word across the globe.

Alexander the Great!

King of Macedon and the foremost of the four great military commanders of the West!

Without a doubt, this was a heavyweight figure, and his historical achievements far surpassed any character who had appeared so far.

No matter how much the Holy Britannian Empire boasted, or how many halos the Pendragon Family tried to place upon their ancestor, they could not compare to a mythical Western figure like Alexander the Great.

After all, no matter how great King Arthur was, she had merely unified the British Isles and fought a war against the contemporary Western Roman Empire, killing their emperor, Lucius.

While great, this paled in comparison to the achievements of Alexander the Great, who started with a single city and ended up with a superpower spanning three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.

If one had to name something in which Alexander the Great was inferior, it would be that after his death, his empire fell apart and his bloodline was severed.

King Arthur, on the other hand, despite the late-stage rebellion by her unfilial son that nearly caused the hard-won Kingdom of Camelot to collapse, managed to endure. She ensured the Pendragon Family bloodline continued, and to this day, they remained the royal family of the Holy Britannian Empire.

Even if the current royal family was merely a symbol of the nation due to constitutional monarchy and held little actual power, they were still of the highest nobility.

From this perspective, King Arthur was far more successful than Alexander the Great.

At least, from the perspective of Eastern civilizations led by the Flame Kingdom, King Arthur was more successful than Alexander.

In this Eastern land, the heritage had never been broken; even when beaten by foreign tribes, it had always risen again through the strength of its profound cultural foundation.

Therefore, regarding King Arthur, who had also preserved her civilization's heritage, the East felt she was stronger than Alexander the Great.

At the very least, Murata Himeko thought so. Thus, after the footage ended and everyone was shocked that Rider was Alexander the Great and discussing it incessantly, she turned to Artoria and said, "Alexander the Great was indeed a great monarch, but his empire ultimately perished. This reminds me of the once-mighty Mongol Empire. Compared to such conquest-oriented nations, cultural heritage is far more important."

"Therefore, in my heart, King Arthur is a great monarch who does not lose to Alexander the Great."

Artoria was stunned by these words, then a smile appeared on her face: "Thank you for your praise of King Arthur. I believe that if she were to hear your assessment, she would be very pleased."

Murata Himeko smiled, then her expression turned solemn: "Then, can we talk about something in private? About the King Arthur in the footage, and... about you."

Hearing this, Artoria knew that Murata Himeko must have discovered something, but she was not nervous. She had never intended to hide it; in last night's dream, while being trained by King Arthur, she had already steeled her resolve.

So, she nodded: "Of course. Furthermore, I have some requests I wish to voice, and I hope to obtain the consent of you—or rather, the high-level officials behind you—in the name of Artoria Pendragon!"

This grave attitude made Murata Himeko feel that this conversation would surely be fruitful. Without hesitation, she immediately arranged for a private conference room and proceeded to have a deep, one-on-one talk with Artoria.

No one knew exactly what the two had discussed, but they spoke for a long time, and it was not until two hours later that they emerged from the room.

Artoria: "Then, I shall await good news."

Murata Himeko nodded with a serious, even grave expression: "I will see to it. Please rest assured; our Flame Kingdom has been a land of etiquette and hospitality since ancient times. In modern society, we are also a civilized nation that respects individual will, and we will not be as overbearing or disrespectful of human rights and freedom as certain other countries."

Artoria: "..."

I get the feeling you're implying something about Holy Britannia and Ursus.

Though, I can't really refute that...

Hmm, even Artoria views the situation of her own motherland through tinted glasses. Setting aside the fact that it's true, when it comes to a cultural victory, the winner in this world is definitely in the East.

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