Arturia looked at the village in the distance, her green eyes filled with an unknown emotion.

"Do you like a quiet life?"

"……fine."

It's impossible to say you don't like it.

It's just that the despicable knight's life up to this point has nothing to do with peace.

"Is that so..."

Arturia nodded thoughtfully.

"At least it's not annoying!"

"Great."

[You realize that there seems to be something in Arturia’s words. 】

[But you don’t intend to delve into it - after all, the result means nothing to you. 】

[You return to the military camp safely. 】

[All the knights are extremely happy that you have obtained two holy swords. 】

[Gareth is even more excited and cheering. 】

["Father, show us how powerful the Sword of Rotating Victory is!"]

[You realize that this may be an opportunity to further enhance your reputation. 】

【You can not miss it. 】

The sun at noon is fierce and brave.

Ian felt that he was getting a steady stream of power from the rotating sword of victory in his hand.

[Talent Sword of Rotating Victory++ has been activated: The grace of the sun bathes you and the Sword of Rotating Victory. In order to encourage the knights, you will demonstrate a powerful sun disk slash. 】

[Gift of the Talent Red Dragon+ has been activated: The magic power drawn from Artoria is serving you, and you can firmly control the scope of this sun disk attack. 】

Ian focused all his attention on the Sword of Rotating Victory.

He raised the blade in his hand.

The rotating victory sword with azure hilt and silver blade points to the sky above.

The sunlight gathered in an instant and attached itself to the holy sword like a tangled thread.

bang-

Fiery fire emerged from the lowest point of the sword body and surged upward until the entire sword was enveloped in the red flames of the sun.

If it is said that it is the time of sunshine now.

Then the moment the Sword of Revolving Victory takes effect, it's like a scorching sun is falling from the sky, trying to burn everything.

No one would doubt that they had not fallen into the scorching earth.

No one would think that they could escape the fire mist bursting out from the sword.

"That's enough, Sir Ian."

Arturia spoke.

"If this continues, your blade will hurt our knights."

"understood."

Although privately he was the one who corrupted Artoria, publicly, Ian still maintained respect for her.

The flame brought by the sun dissipated in an instant, as if it had never appeared on this land.

silence.

talk.

break out.

Finally, there was a shocking noise.

Every knight looked excited.

After all, if even the Excalibur Galatine that Ian obtained could exert such power.

So--

The sword of victory (Excalibur) obtained by Artoria as the king is definitely not inferior to this!

The dawn of victory in the war seems to have shone on all the knights at this moment.

How could they possibly hold back their inner excitement?

Artoria was perfectly content with this situation - she was never afraid that Ian would become arrogant because of the praise he received from the knights.

"Father."

Gawain comes to Ian's side.

His blue eyes, inherited from Morgan, were filled with the admiration of his father at this moment.

"I didn't expect that you have skills even more powerful than swordsmanship!"

Although in front of others, Gawain has shown himself mature and steady, and is an absolutely trustworthy knight.

But when facing his father Ian, Gawain was still like the child who tried to learn all his sword skills.

"My son, this is not my craft."

Ian is very humble.

He raised the Sword of Rotating Victory in his hand.

"It gave me the means to do this."

"No." Gawain shook his head.

"Father, your strength is obvious to all of us."

"This is definitely not a change that a holy sword can bring to you."

"When...will I grow up to be a person like you?"

"My child, you will."

Ian looked at Gawain lovingly.

"Because you are my proudest descendant."

“You don’t have to be me—you have to be more than me.”

"You will get a power equal to or even greater than this."

"..."

Gawain, who was praised in this way, was happy at first, but soon showed a worried expression.

It was naturally impossible for Ian not to notice this too obvious change.

"Gawain, do you have anything else you want to say?"

"Then let's say it now. If we get distracted on the battlefield because of this, there will be no chance of regret."

After hearing Ian's words, Gawain hesitated for a while and then spoke directly.

"Father, I know this question may be a little offensive to you."

"but--"

"I still want to get it out there."

"Father..." Gawain looked at Artoria who was encouraging the knights.

"What exactly is your relationship with King Arthur?"

"..."

After all, he still couldn't avoid Gawain's question.

But Ian wasn't nervous - he had already expected such a thing.

"My child, although there are indeed many rumors out there."

"But I promise you, everything I do is for your mother."

"This may cause many incomprehensible misunderstandings, but please firmly believe in this."

"..."

The suspicion in Gawain's eyes gradually transformed into clearer trust.

"I see."

"I understand." He nodded.

"My father's feelings for my mother are unbreakable!"

"I won't have any doubts anymore."

"Gawain, it's great that you understand what I mean."

[You have dispelled all Gawain’s concerns. 】

[He begins to believe that the relationship between you and King Arthur is absolutely innocent. 】

[He spreads a positive image for you among the Cavaliers, and allows the lively and active Gareth to further expand this influence. 】

[You know everything Gawain has done, and your inner feelings are very complicated. 】

[But you also understand that you don’t have time to worry about these things. 】

[What you have to do is continue to corrupt Artoria. 】

[You want her to fully accept this shame and become a puppet that you can control at will. 】

[During the day, you lead the knights with her. She is your absolute monarch. 】

[At night, she lies in front of you, accepting every bit of shame you imprint on her with her trembling body. 】

[A girl’s back garden is your exclusive secret. 】

[According to common sense, this should be a natural process of corruption. 】

[But you soon discovered that something seemed wrong. 】

[Artoria has her own plan. 】

Everything is quiet.

Ian stopped blaspheming against Artoria.

The girl's back garden is already covered with fallen leaves.

Everything silently tells the traces of the past without leaving any sound.

But Ian always felt as if he had experienced a small difference in these several visits.

Before he could figure it out.

At this moment of defeat, Artoria looked back at herself.

With a bit of shyness, she spoke cautiously:

"Mr. Ian, did you... feel anything different?"

"..."

Ian didn't know how to answer this question for a moment.

Seeing the man's appearance, Arturia shyly continued to explain.

"It doesn't matter if you don't feel it."

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