Unbearable
Morgan never considered herself lucky. Having long faced the demons and monsters, she had long since accepted the idea of being accompanied by misfortune until the end of time. But this time, after unexpectedly arriving in the India Lostbelt and seeing the possibility of saving Britain, she felt that Lady Luck had not abandoned her after all.
Then, just after stepping into Chaldea, fate slapped her in the face again.
Why was Artoria the first person they met?
Morgan and Artoria are incompatible to an extreme degree. As the undisputed mastermind villain in the King Arthur legend, although the direct cause of their enmity is Merlin and Uther, Artoria is more of a tool of fate in Morgan's eyes.
Unfortunately, one's stance is unchangeable.
In Lostbelt, Ash originally had little to do with Artoria, but due to Beryl's actions, Morgan of Pan-Human History entrusted everything to Ash, including his memories and Spirit Origin.
Therefore, she harbored a deep-seated aversion to Artoria, and so did Artoria.
This guy was like a wild boar, as if he had smelled something.
"Although I really want to avoid it, after calming down, I think a formal visit is better. Besides, if I back down here, how could I possibly be afraid to face Artoria?"
This situation must never happen.
Morgan thought to herself, and then she lifted the veil.
"Your nose is quite sharp, Artoria, you wretched red dragon. I never expected to see you here. What a terrible reunion."
"Aieeeee! Morgan? Why is Morgan here?!"
Seeing that almost identical face, but with a completely different aura, appear before her, Artoria was first stunned, then quickly retreated, assuming an extremely strange but clearly hostile stance.
The Invisible Air in his hand vanished instantly, and the radiance of the Sword of Victory and Contract dispelled the shadows in the corridor, but only those in front of Morgan.
"I haven't heard of Chaldea summoning you. No, you could have just popped out of a summoning circle. What are you planning to do here?"
"How rude of me. I don't work here like you. What kind of place would hire someone like you? Is the pay even enough to cover your meals?"
Unlike the wary Artoria, Morgan exuded an air of aristocratic elegance. Upon hearing Morgan's words, Artoria narrowed her eyes slightly, her expression wary.
"You weren't summoned, were you? So, you're the intruder?"
"Is this place some kind of closed castle? We've clearly just had people from another world enter."
"That was India!"
"... As a Britain, it's quite reasonable for me to be in India, isn't it? In modern times, there was that... you know, the East India Company."
"Don't say that in front of modern India Servant, lest you splatter blood on me. Besides, this is the India of the Age of Gods, how could you possibly be there!"
"Tsk, so the intelligence gathering was indeed too insufficient?"
Artoria's gaze instantly turned sharp, and she said sternly, "So you really are an intruder, aren't you?"
However, before Morgan could finish speaking, Artoria activated the Invisible Air, sending out an alarm with a sharp gust of wind. In an instant, a series of sounds came from the other side of the corridor.
He didn't know who the newcomer was, but for some reason, a strange unease welled up in Morgan's heart, and even cold sweat broke out involuntarily. Just who was this expert?
With a whoosh, the wind curtain dissipated, and several figures appeared behind Artoria. When Morgan saw who it was, she almost couldn't catch her breath.
With a whoosh, one identical face after another appeared in front of Morgan, as if he were looking in multiple mirrors.
Standing before Morgan at this moment was:
Artoria Pendragon
Artoria Pendragon [Alter]
Artoria Pendragon [Lily]
Artoria Pendragon (Christmas Alter)
[Lancer] Artoria Pendragon
[Lancer] Artoria Pendragon (Alter)
[Archer] Artoria Pendragon
[Rider] Artoria Pendragon (Alter)
[Ruler] Artoria Pendragon
Morgan felt she was probably nearing the end of her life, and at the same time, she deeply doubted what was wrong with Chaldea. Had all the Heroic Spirit in the Tianxia died out? What was the purpose of summoning so Artoria?
There are so Artoria, enough to start a Holy Grail War!
"They're the enemy!"
"Since they are enemies, there's no need to show mercy!"
"Alright, let's take this guy out in one go!"
"Morgan, go! Morgan, attack!"
Artoria's words echoed in Morgan's ears, and she suddenly felt an urge to escape from here as soon as possible. It wasn't a concern about combat strength, but rather a physical discomfort.
There are too many Artoria elements!
A burst of light erupted, instantly shattering the corridors of Chaldea. The surging magical energy, like a mighty Taiga, illuminated the entire sky. Meanwhile, on the other side, Bai Mo, who was soaking in the hot spring behind the mansion, seemed to be awakened by the sound. He opened his eyes, activated the power of the Asura Way, and repaired his damaged body.
What happened?
"It's nothing, Chaldea has always been this lively."
A voice came from beside him. Bai Mo turned his head and saw Shiki's familiar face. Seeing this familiar face, he finally relaxed. This trip to the Lostbelt had come to an end.
"Hehe, your expression has finally relaxed. Is it because you saw my face?"
"I guess so." Bai Mo nodded. This place had indeed become a place where he felt somewhat safe, and if he were to leave, he might still find it hard to accept.
Shi's pretty face flushed slightly, and she turned her head away, whispering, "I see... Sometimes being so direct can be surprisingly impactful."
She coughed twice and said, "However, was this time considered fast or slow? This must be the longest Lostbelt, almost half a year."
But from the outside, it only looks like an hour.
"Yes, it's best not to interfere with things like spacetime. I never expected things to turn out like this. But for us, it's a good thing; we resolved this Lostbelt in just one hour."
"It's not like that for me. I've been watching you all along, waiting for you alone for six months, a full six months." Shi said as she walked into the water and came to Bai Mo's side.
"Mode?"
Bai Mo was startled by Shiki's action. Perhaps considering the season, Shiki was wearing a summer kimono that was very thin and translucent, and this effect would be significantly enhanced after being submerged in water.
"I didn't dodge it... Like I said, I waited here alone for a full six months. If it were before, I probably could have gotten through it easily."
But now, I feel like these hours are very long, all by myself.
The bottom of the hot spring inexplicably dropped, turning this place into a deep pool. Shiki placed her hands on Bai Mo's shoulders, her eyes fixed on him. After an unknown amount of time, the girl revealed a smile as beautiful as a flower under the moonlight.
"So... now, seeing your face makes me feel relieved too."