The Undying Death Knight failed to achieve the ending of the Heroic Spirit

"Besides father and daughter, they can also be brother and sister. Altria and I are step-siblings."

"Whether it's father and daughter or brother and sister." Menechel said as he fell into deep thought. When he looked up again, his expression didn't change at all, but he calmly changed the subject: "Now what I want is to give her a name."

Based on Kai's many years of understanding of Minashel, it was obvious that the other party did not think in this direction just now.

"Doesn't she have a name of her own?" Kai looked at Minasiel in surprise. Minasiel didn't say anything either, and also looked at Kai in silence.

Kai only then remembered the identity of the close friend in front of him. He smiled awkwardly and said, "Well, it is true that few war orphans are given names."

For refugees, whether they can raise their children is a problem. Only when their children grow up and have a certain ability to protect themselves will their parents give their children beautiful names that they have racked their brains to think of. Otherwise, if the children die, it will only add to their sadness.

"So, what do you think?"

Menechel's eyes moved upwards. When it came to killing people and taking cities, he had plenty of ways to do it, but when it came to naming a child, especially a girl, he was troubled.

"You don't have any ideas, do you?"

"How is that possible?" Minashel said, and fell silent again. Under Kai's gaze, his mind was in a mess, and he could only say a name casually: "Erks, how is it?"

"Erks, that sounds like a man's name. Is there any deep meaning?"

Minashel stopped talking immediately. He just made up a random name.

Seeing Menechel's embarrassment, Kai was finally satisfied. After all, he had studied for a few years under the coercion of old Hector, and now it was a good opportunity to show off.

He pretended to look at the girl until she shrank her neck in fear.

"Avril, Avril Saltishu, how is it?"

Kai looked calm and accepted Menechel's shocked and surprised expression with peace of mind. Of course, he would not tell Menechel that this was the name he had thought of for several years for the future child of Menechel and Altria.

"Avril, this name is not bad."

Minachell, who wanted to praise Kai, couldn't bear it and stopped talking after seeing the other party's smug expression. Although he was a little surprised that Kai solved the problem that Minachell had been thinking about for several hours with just a few glances, he was also a little surprised.

No wonder Altria let Kai manage external affairs. Perhaps Kai really has some talent in this area.

Minachell thought about it and slightly changed his evaluation of Kai.

On horseback, the twelve-year-old girl just watched silently as the two strangers decided on a name for her without saying a word. When their eyes met, she shrank her neck a little shyly.

The horse under her also shrank its neck in fear.

Sorry, the update is a bit late

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 61 Severe Punishment (Rewards and Extra Updates)

2023-07-29

Three days later, in the morning, the troops led by Kay had all returned to Camelot. Unlike the previous times, this time King Arthur did not give Menechal enough time to rest. He summoned Menechal the same day he entered the city, and Kay was also summoned as a witness.

Although Kai himself didn't want to get involved in the fight between the couple, after all, Altria's identity is different now, so she still needs to be respected.

If it was before the expedition to Stark, Menechel would never have thought that he would be a sinner when he met Artoria again, but now in front of Artoria, Menechel admitted his mistakes very calmly, with an attitude of "If you really can't do it, just kill me to vent your anger."

This made Artoria so angry that her teeth itched, but she couldn't really kill Menechel, so she could only continue to find ways to excuse Menechel.

Just as Altria was about to speak, someone immediately stood up.

"King, the knight Sardisus disobeyed the king's orders, murdered the people, and deliberately caused Camelot to fall into the quagmire of infamy. His crime is unforgivable, but because of his contribution to expanding Camelot's territory, the death penalty can be spared. However, Menechelle should be expelled from Camelot and his knighthood should be revoked."

Menechel, who had just been showing off his bad attitude, narrowed his eyes upon hearing this, and his red pupils swept dangerously towards the speaker. Unexpectedly, the speaker was not one of the newly promoted nobles in the city who had a name but no power, but a knight in armor.

"Expel Lord Menechel. If Lord Menechel surrenders to the rebel king and leads his army to attack Camelot, will you be responsible for the defense?"

Altria sneered, and a rare mocking look appeared on her icy face. Menachel, who was about to make some small moves, immediately became quiet. Altria said such emotional words, and Menachel knew that his actions this time really made the girl angry.

"This..." The knight who was speaking paused, he smiled awkwardly and did not reply. But he had already understood Altria's attitude towards this matter from King Arthur's words - King Arthur was ready to execute Menechel directly.

The knight was surprised and delighted to get this answer. He did not expect King Arthur to be so decisive, but this was also a good opportunity for him. He could take this opportunity to replace Menechel and become King Arthur's confidant.

Then he said again: "The king is right. The criminal Sardisi should be put to death."

Altria looked at the knight who was speaking with an almost indifferent look. There were some things she could say, but that didn't mean some irrelevant people could also say them.

Altria felt an inexplicable anger, and her tone was rarely mixed with anger: "Sir Enno, I don't think I said I would execute Sir Menachel, right? When can you make a decision for me?"

Cold sweat immediately flowed from Enno's forehead. His ability to read people's expressions, which he had always been proud of, was ineffective in front of King Arthur. He could only stand there hesitantly, at a loss.

Altria ignored Enno and left this cancer left over from King Uther's time in the crowd.

At this time, Lanmarok finally couldn't help but step out of the line, bowed to Altria, and said, "King, although Sir Menechel's actions are a bit radical, everything he did was out of consideration for the overall interests of Camelot."

Minachel unexpectedly turned his head and blinked gratefully at Lanmarok, but the only response he got was Lanmarok's indifference.

After witnessing all this, Artoria couldn't help but murmur in her heart:

'It's not just for the greater good, he's giving everything to Camelot.'

But in order to prevent people like Enno from showing off, Artoria could only walk down the steps of Lanmarok. She opened her mouth to set the tone for this [Malicious Incident]: "Although Sir Menechel acted on his own and damaged the image of Camelot, your heroic battle calmed down the turmoil caused by the three Stark traitors, and your original intention was also for Camelot. If you punish him severely at this time, tens of thousands of knights in Camelot will be chilled."

After saying this, Altria glanced at Enno who was still standing there trembling before continuing, "The punishment for this crime can be forgiven and it will not happen again. However, the fiefdom that should have been rewarded will be put on hold for the time being. You must stay in the royal city to reflect for a month."

The royal city, even the hall that Artoria uses for work and rest on a daily basis, meditating for a month in the royal city is likely to mean spending a month with Artoria.

Menichel was a little surprised by the sudden reward, but he still controlled his face and did not show any joy.

Altria hesitated for a moment before adding, "Immediate execution."

Menechel finally broke down and couldn't help but let out a low nasal sound.

In the crowd, Kai, who was innocently implicated and unable to get a good rest, yawned, looked at the two people who were "exchanging glances" in front of the throne with a pair of dead fish eyes, and cursed in his heart.

He was not used as a "witness" in this matter from beginning to end, so why call him in?

……

The familiar room, familiar furnishings, and even the two people sitting opposite each other at the desk have not changed. It seems that time has no power to change this place.

"Menechel."

"I'm sorry, I was wrong." Altria had just opened her mouth when Menechel finished his apology.

"Forget it." Altria stroked her forehead with her hand and smiled tiredly: "Don't do this kind of thing next time. Your reputation is already developing in the direction of [Hero]."

"I'll pay attention." The hot-blooded Menichel is also a man who cares about his reputation. If it weren't for the last resort, he wouldn't want to solve the problem in this way, but who knows if there will be another time when he will have to do so.

"Now there are only two of us." Altria continued to annotate the memorials with her head down, as if hinting at something.

"You seem to have something to tell me, tell me now."

Too bad, Altria wasn't hinting at anything.

"Actually, I am very happy to be here, but I recently took in a sister, the surviving refugee. I placed her in my residence, but as you know, there is nothing there..."

Altria stopped moving, raised her head and looked sharp: "Do you want to leave?"

“No, no, no.” Menechelle became more and more panicked. “I mean, can we bring her in with us? I’m not very good at taking care of children.”

In fact, not at all - he originally thought that he would be left outside by Altria for a while, so he left Avriel at home so that he could entrust her to Altria immediately, but the development of things obviously exceeded Menechel's expectations.

"I understand." Covering her head, Altria showed a helpless expression: "I will bring her in."

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(End of this chapter)

Chapter 62 It's time to send this trouble out to cause trouble to others

2023-07-29

Altria sat on the throne, and there was no one else around her except Merlin.

"king."

Hearing Merlin address her seriously, Artoria's eyes wandered. Since Menechel had recaptured the entire Stark territory, the unrest in Camelot had gradually subsided, and the overall situation was thriving, which made Artoria's throne more and more stable.

But even so, there is still a problem that Altria has to solve - this wise king has not yet married.

Except for Kai, who was in the know, and Menechel who was "confined", the rest of the knights gave advice in this regard to Artoria.

"King, if you don't appoint a queen, I'm afraid the people who have finally calmed down will become turbulent again." Merlin paused and continued, "You don't want Camelot to be dragged into the vortex of war again, do you?"

Although I felt that what Merlin said was a little strange, it was indeed very reasonable.

"Teacher Merlin, it's okay if others don't know, but you know that I'm not a man."

Artoria's face turned a little red with embarrassment. She had guessed such a scene as early as when Merlin sent Menechel and Kai away, but even though she guessed it, Artoria had no good solution.

Although Artoria disguised herself as a man in order to become king, her sexual orientation was very normal. She was very resistant to marrying a woman. As for marrying a man from another country, Artoria had never considered it, either rationally or emotionally.

"Isn't it nice for two girls to play together?" Merlin still had that frivolous look on his face, which made Altria's expression darken.

"Don't worry, this [marriage] is just a display to the outside world. It doesn't mean you will really live with a girl."

"but--"

"I'll take care of the rest. Just trust me occasionally, Altria." Merlin's expression became rare and serious. Only then did he show the demeanor of a national teacher.

But the next moment, this convincing expression disappeared, and Merlin put on a smile again, as if he suddenly remembered something and said, "The woman... I asked Kai to look for information about the queen."

"As for Menechel, isn't it time for that guy to reflect today?" Merlin's smile became more dangerous. Artoria had already begun to feel sad for Menechel's impending misfortune.

"So I issued an order to him in your name, asking him to lead 5,000 soldiers to the western border - recently some foreign guys have started to make trouble again."

……

Merlin walked out of the meeting hall, and his footsteps echoed in the lonely space. When he passed a corner, Merlin stopped and used an exaggerated expression to outline his surprise: "Hey, isn't this His Majesty Morgan?"

The figure wearing a gray cloak took off his hood, revealing a delicate face that was almost identical to Altria's. The face, which had been hiding in the shadows for many years and looked unusually pale, showed a mocking smile: "It seems that you and my sister are not of the same mind."

"Hey, I don't understand what His Majesty Morgan is saying."

Morgan sneered. When the knight was about to get married, she deliberately used her sister's name to send away Menechel, who was obviously interested in her sister. When the knight learned the truth, the seed of doubt would be planted in his heart, and this seed would undoubtedly become the source of future estrangement.

Morgan had also heard of that knight, the Scourge Knight Menechel, who had become famous recently. It was estimated that soon his sister would be wary of him because of his great fame, right?

"Merlin, I don't care what you're up to." Morgan smiled contemptuously: "I'm the only one who can destroy Camelot."

Morgan wouldn't dare say it so bluntly to anyone else, but to Merlin...he wouldn't tell anyone about it anyway.

"I understand." Merlin's smile became increasingly hollow, as if he was wearing a mask, which made Morgan feel uncomfortable.

As he watched Morgan leave, the smile on Merlin's face gradually disappeared, and a gloomy aura emanated from him.

Merlin had already witnessed the solution to Camelot's destruction when he watched the death of his predecessor King Uther. Even King Arthur only slightly delayed the process of destruction.

A short pain is worse than a long one. What he is doing now is just to reduce the pain of the girl's struggle.

On the other side, Menechel, the person Merlin was talking to, knew nothing about this. He led 5,000 people slowly and leisurely. For some reason, the person who acted as his deputy this time was not Kai, but his old acquaintance Lanmarok.

As one of the few knights who had fought with Menechel and survived, Lanmarok's fame had also increased a lot - although there was no necessary connection between the two, Lanmarok had gradually raised his reputation through several large and small battles in recent times.

The two men who were just unknown not long ago became famous knights throughout Britain in just a few months. This achievement made Menechel feel that the situation in Camelot was gradually becoming optimistic.

Perhaps due to Menechel's current reputation, the five thousand soldiers did not cause any trouble, which made the already boring journey even more boring. In desperation, Menechel turned to Lanmarok, who was staring straight ahead, and said something to make conversation:

"Lanmarok, why didn't you ride a horse this time?"

Last time it was only a three-day journey and Lanmarock had to ride a white horse. But now, to reach the destination, he had to cross half of Britain, but Lanmarock did not ride a horse.

Could it be that Minechel frightened the horse when he was testing his abilities not long ago?

Fortunately, Minachell did not hear any news from Lanmarok that it was dead. Lanmarok just glanced at Minachell and said, "To prevent the whole army from being delayed due to someone's poor sense of direction."

Lanmarok did not lower his voice, so the guards around him could hear it clearly. Menechel could even hear a few suppressed laughs.

After glaring at the source of the voice, Menechel could only shut up in embarrassment. Last night, he, Kay and Gawain had been drinking in the tavern all night to celebrate his "leaving the palace". When Lanmaroc found Menechel with King Arthur's appointment letter, he was still lying on the table in the tavern.

When he faced the oppressive Lanmaroc, Gawain and Kai had already disappeared. Out of desperation, Menechel evaded Lanmaroc by saying that he was lost.

I just didn't expect that Lanmarok would still remember it until now.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 63: Merlin suffers the consequences of his own mistakes

2023-07-29