Type Moon: I, Mordred, Are So Filial

　　"Actually, according to what I mean, it should be a hostage exchange."

　　"As long as you are willing to stay, and obediently put on this set of chains that bind magic and power, I can put Guinevere back."

　　Mordred said, took out two silver chains, and shook them in front of Artoria.

　　It was actually a magic dress made by Morgan - Mordred didn't know what it actually did.

　　But the above magic power fluctuations cannot be faked, if it is used to coax people, it is enough.

　　And in the next moment, when Artoria, who felt insulted, clenched the holy spear in her hand and subconsciously wanted to bombard Mordred.Mordred threw the silver chain to the side and said frankly:

　　"However, I don't think you will accept this proposal, so I don't plan to discuss it with you in detail."

　　"..."

　　Arturia's hand loosened again.

　　At the same time, she felt helpless in her heart.

　　She could see that the guy named Mordred in front of her was not here to talk to her about serious matters.

　　It's all about trying to mess with her mentality.

　　However, at this moment, Mordred had her fate in her hands again, and she could only be at the mercy of him.

　　"Stop talking nonsense."

　　"what on earth do you want."

　　Arturia continued to ask.

　　This time, there was still no expression on her face.

　　But from her slightly anxious tone, Mordred could easily guess that her mood had begun to become anxious.

　　"Still too young, Father."

　　Mordred shook his head and questioned Artoria's political literacy.

　　As we all know, when the two sides negotiate, they must not panic.

　　Even if you don't have any trump cards at all, you absolutely cannot show this lack of confidence.

　　Otherwise, the result can only be slaughtered by others.There is no room for autonomy.

　　But then again, it's probably not Artoria's fault.

　　After all, since her debut, the king of knights has always been smooth sailing, and she has not encountered any too difficult enemies.

　　Even hit the old enemy Vortigern, (bcef) also easily defeated with the help of Lungomiad.

　　Under such circumstances, Arturia had no chance at all to practice negotiating skills.

　　Not to mention, it is still in a situation of deep disadvantage, negotiating with the enemy.

　　"That's it, it's okay, who told me to be filial? Just let my father go this time."

　　While thinking, Mordred raised his head and looked at Artoria's pretty face even when she was angry.

　　Then, with a light sigh:

　　"You traveled thousands of miles and went through untold hardships to find this place. You even defeated the vicious Deathwing, prevented the doomsday from coming, and saved the world."

　　"You deserve a reward."

　　"That's it, I'm not embarrassing you."

　　"Your princess Guinevere; and the potato that can completely solve the food crisis and save the island from water and fire, you can choose one of these two rewards."

　　"Sah, just and merciful Your Majesty the King of Knights."

　　"Which one would you choose?"

　　……

　　In the castle, in the attic.

　　Through a sound transmission crystal arranged in advance, CC and Guinevere in the attic also heard the conditions Mordred proposed to Arturia.

　　"Trolley problem."

　　Hearing this question, CC sighed.

　　She knows this famous ethical conundrum.

　　[A madman tied five people to the rails, the tram is about to come, and you hold a lever in your hand that can make the tram turn to another track. 】

　　[But the problem is that there is also a person on the other track. 】

　　[Only considering the above conditions, would you choose a pull rod? 】

　　Speaking of which, this question is actually not difficult.

　　This is especially true for those who believe in utilitarianism.

　　Five people, no matter how you look at it, are bigger than one person.

　　However, the problem is-

　　"Can human life really be exchanged for equal value?"

　　That's the heart of the problem.

　　In a sense, there is not much difference between one human life and five human lives.

　　Because they are human lives.

　　And the person who manipulates the lever has no right to decide the death of another person for the life of the other five people.

　　"He's killing his heart."

　　CC glanced at Mordred and said with a sigh.

　　Choose between Guinevere and Potatoes - whichever one you choose, the other is forfeited.

　　For the king of knights who has always been known by the name of [Xian] and attached great importance to his honor, this should be a difficult choice, right?

　　However, at this time.

　　"Oh no."

　　Guinevere, who had been silent since just now, suddenly spoke.

　　"This question is not difficult to choose."

　　Looking at Arturia, who was already looking up, Guinevere said with a smile.

　　It was a very bright smile - but with a trace of inexplicable sadness:

　　"If it was for this country...the king would definitely choose to sacrifice me.".

Chapter 61

　　Artoria is the ideal king.

　　However, it is worth noting that the ideal here is definitely not the ideal of "subjects".

　　It was Arturia's own ideal.

　　Arturia, who was educated by Merlin since childhood, developed a set of [inhuman] values.

　　Merlin named this value [-kingdom].

　　And Artoria also takes it for granted that the path she insists on must be the king's way!

　　She is the right king.

　　Everything she does is for the right result.

　　And on the road to this correct result, even if there is sacrifice, it is impossible.

　　Just like the things she did during the war.

　　When her knights of the round table learned that Arturia would not hesitate to abandon part of her soldiers in order to win the war.The first reaction in their minds was not shock or dissatisfaction.

　　Rather, "Isn't this a matter of course?" (Note 1)

　　Artoria defines this sacrifice as a "correct" sacrifice.

　　In order to achieve her ideal, she can sacrifice everything including herself.

　　She thought so and did it.

　　"I choose potatoes."

　　Just after a little hesitation, Arturia gave the answer.

　　It's not that she doesn't care about Guinevere.

　　Even, as her princess, she should have felt guilt and self-blame for what happened to Guinevere.

　　But, then again...

　　"It is precisely because you are the princess, Guinevere."

　　Arturia raised her head and looked at Guinevere in the attic, the melancholy mood flashed in her eyes.

　　Just like her [King].

　　The title [Princess] is also not just a title that symbolizes honor.

　　It's more of a curse by comparison.

　　When the country is destroyed, the courtiers can flee, the commoners can flee, and the slaves can flee.

　　But only the king and the princess could not escape anywhere.

　　They are firmly tied to the fate of this country and are ready to use their lives to safeguard the interests of this country.

　　This is a very cruel fact.

　　It is also a fact that Guinevere, who is a princess, has to accept.

　　"I need everything about this crop."