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They believed that the king they were protecting was the one who could unify Britain.

"For a belief, I am willing to give my life to strive for it."

Merlin's voice suddenly came from the side:

"Perhaps this is what makes people different?"

"You seem to have excluded yourself?"

Kiana stared at the guy who called himself the Flower Magician, and for a moment she couldn't tell whether he was grieving or sighing.

"Haha, so this is what you're really focusing on?"

"Phew, sometimes I really don't understand you. Oh well. We've won this battle, or maybe it's already over?"

"No, it may only be the beginning."

Merlin said earnestly.

He slowly moved away from Kiana and walked down the mountain.

Upon seeing his arrival, Artoria's somewhat bewildered eyes regained focus, a rare occurrence.

"I'm back. How have you been? Have you been enjoying your time with Kiana these past few days?"

He said it as if bathed in a gentle breeze.

Dressed in a long white robe, he seemed out of place on this brutal battlefield.

It's as if someone like him should be quietly listening to the voices of others in a paradise.

Or perhaps he uses his special magic to alleviate the suffering of others.

Merlin, what have you been doing these past few days?

Looking at the still composed magician before her, Artoria sighed.

When you drew the King's Sword, you were fully prepared mentally.

However, when the bloody truth was laid bare before him, he realized that he might have oversimplified things...

"Me? I am spreading your glorious deeds throughout Britain."

Merlin answered slowly.

Artoria was stunned.

She had never heard such an answer before.

Merlin...

"So many people are fighting for you, and you never feel like you're fighting for anyone else."

Merlin smiled and gently patted Artoria's shoulder.

He had already recited this sentence to himself many times.

"But..."

"No buts! Artoria!!"

Merlin suddenly frowned and said, word by word.

"I've made up my mind. Artoria, please forgive my rashness."

Although I know you will be unhappy with my decision.

But it's necessary, Artoria.

This is an irresistible force; I cannot stop its arrival, Artoria, do you understand?

Merlin's voice was gentle and calm, but his words carried an undeniable firmness.

Upon hearing these words, Artoria's bewilderment vanished, replaced by an unwavering gaze.

She has now regained her confidence.

I believe that the prestige gained from this resounding victory will be immense.

The unification of Britain is just around the corner!

...

"This is the sixth lord to come and submit this week..."

After the obese lord in his oversized noble robes left, Kiana slowly said to Artoria beside her:

“I can’t believe it, just a few weeks ago they were ignoring you.”

Merlin said that this is an inevitable trend.

Artoria analyzed the situation calmly.

"Now, what should we do? Just sit here and wait for all the lords to pledge their allegiance to you?"

"Now..."

After a moment of silence, Artoria said:

"I need to find someone; I think I'll need their help."

A person?

It should be Merlin, right?

Or perhaps Lancelot? Anyway, whoever it is, go and see.

Kiana nodded without saying anything more.

The two walked out of the hall, preparing to take a carriage to the council hall in the center of the castle.

Kiana, watch out!

Just then, Artoria called out to Kiana, pulled her back to her side, and whispered:

"We absolutely must not tell anyone else what happens next."

Kiana asked in confusion:

"Why?"

Artoria whispered:

"I suspect someone is spying on us."

Kiana was taken aback:

"How could that be? We've made thorough preparations. Besides, you and I have stayed here the entire time these past few days; we haven't left the house at all."

Artoria whispered:

"But if I'm not mistaken, she's probably spying on us."

Kiana looked at Artoria in surprise and asked in a low voice:

"Is someone trying to ambush us?"

Artoria shook her head:

"I don't know, but there are some things we have to be careful about, otherwise the consequences will be very serious."

Let's go find Merlin now and discuss what we should do next.

Kiana nodded in agreement. Artoria led Kiana to the council hall in the center of the castle. The atmosphere in the council hall was very oppressive. All the lords were gathered here, and a huge map was placed on the table in the center of the hall. The lords seemed to be arguing about something, and many of their expressions were uncertain. On the other side, a young man stood.

Kiana approached Artoria and asked:

"What's going on with these people? Merlin is sitting in your seat?"

Artoria whispered:

"That's not important. These people are the forces we need to utilize. Merlin has already explained everything to me. If we sit idly by and wait to die, we will perish without a burial place."

Kiana was taken aback:

"Why? Why is this happening?"

Artoria explained in a low voice:

"Because we are about to march our troops to the land of the fairies."

Kiana was stunned.

"You mean the land of fairies? Are you kidding me!"

Kiana retorted in shock, saying that although she hadn't misheard, she still refused to believe it.

Artoria whispered:

"I wish I had made a mistake, but that's the truth."

Merlin a few days ago

He told me the truth: unifying Britain was actually a very simple matter, but... there was someone who wouldn't let it happen.

Kiana was still hesitating when Merlin's gaze fell on Artoria, and a smile appeared on his lips.

He said:

"You brought her here."

Merlin nodded:

"Don't be nervous, I'm your partner. Just do your job."

Having said that, Merlin turned around and looked at the other lords:

"What are everyone's opinions? Shouldn't we discuss what we should do next?"

I think we should do something.

"certainly!"

An old lord spoke first.

"Leave this to me; I'll find out as soon as possible."

"That's right!"