Lancelot had already taken off his heavy knight's armor and changed into a pure white dress cinched at the waist. Holding a folding fan, he looked like a noble young lady.
Perhaps the dress was a little too small. The fullness of his chest strained against the fabric, drawing Yuan Shikai's gaze.
"Please excuse my appearance," Lancelot said. "I normally only wear this outfit when entertaining guests. It has been so long since anyone visited that I never noticed it seems to have become a little too small."
Yuan Shikai coughed and looked away. "Not at all. We were the ones who arrived unannounced. We are deeply grateful for your warm welcome, not to mention the lodging and food."
"By the way, since you know we're outsiders, aren't you worried we might mean this place harm?"
"You worry too much," Lancelot said. "The great mage informed us long ago. We already knew you would be coming; we simply weren't sure exactly when or where."
"Several of your companions arrived before you. They should currently be in Gawain's village. If you wish to find them, I can take you there after daybreak."
Yuan Shikai and Yustiza exchanged a glance. Those companions were probably Ritsuka Fujimaru and Sanzen'in Ori.
"Then sorry for the trouble," Yuan Shikai said.
The evening's victory feast began, and the villagers and Purge Knights threw themselves into the festivities.
The village square was filled with food, fine wine, laughter, and cheerful chatter.
After taking off their armor, the Purge Knights drank and danced with the villagers, with no barriers between them.
Yuan Shikai continued talking with Lancelot, who answered everything he knew without holding anything back. Before long, Yuan Shikai understood the situation in the Kingdom of Logres.
The Kingdom of Logres consisted of its capital, twelve major