To Become a King and a Magician 851-855

Title: The Failed Salvation

Salvation.

Relocating the entire Fairy Nation to Proper Human History via Rayshift technology, replacing Britain in Proper Human History.

【It’s hard to imagine this is a method you would conceive, Naoki.】

A surprised expression appeared on Merry’s face.

【Do you think Proper Human History will accept this proposal of yours? What do you mean by replacing... could it be, as I suspect, completely erasing Britain from Proper Human History?】

“Five years.” Said Naoki. “I can give you five years. In these five years, you can relocate everything within Britain. And with that much time, you should have sufficient time to prepare residences outside of the British Isles.”

“I’ve waited two thousand four hundred years; I don’t mind waiting another five.”

【You know. What are the consequences if the fairies come to Proper Human History?】

Merry knew the fundamental nature of the fairies and, through Naoki’s memories, fully understood the situation of the fairies in the Fairy Nation. Without a doubt, allowing them to go to Proper Human History would certainly cause a disaster.

“You don’t need to worry about that. I will kill every single fairy without exception.”

Naoki’s cold explanation made Merry frown.

【You mean, what’s being relocated is just an empty island?】

“Precisely.”

The fairies in this Lostbelt have no right to live, no value in continuing to exist in Proper Human History. Before executing the full-island Rayshift, Naoki will kill all the fairies on the entire island, annihilating them all without a trace.

“Of course, Cernunnos suppressed in the Great Pit and the Cursed Worm of the Abyss lurking deeper below, I will take care of them all too. I will not bring the problems of the Lostbelt to Proper Human History.”

【Then, what’s the point of you doing this, Naoki?】

Merry let out a soft sigh.

She more or less understood Naoki’s thinking.

What he wants to save is only the Island itself, to make this island born from sin leave that hopeless world without a future. Furthermore, he has already considered solutions for all potential issues, striving to minimize any other impact on Proper Human History.

A generous transfer timeline, the extermination of the fairies, the subjugation of Cernunnos and the Cursed Worm of the Abyss—he will complete all preparations before the transfer. The side of Proper Human History only needs to pay the price of losing the island of Britain.

【A very interesting idea. From my perspective, your idea is truly fascinating. If I were in that Lostbelt, I would definitely support you wholeheartedly, Naoki. The way you are doing this is the most interesting method I have ever encountered. I like it very much.】

Merry praised him from the bottom of her heart.

For her, whose entire mind sought only amusement, Naoki’s thoughts and actions suited her tastes perfectly. It made her admit that even though two thousand four hundred years had passed, Naoki was still the Naoki she admired and loved, her best source of entertainment.

【But sorry, our side cannot accept your request. No one would accept it.】

“Is that so? It doesn’t matter. I never intended to ask for your approval anyway. I will still execute the Rayshift in one year.”

【Huh? Wait, wasn’t it five years?】

“You refused the terms, so I no longer need to accommodate your situation.”

【...】

(He’s become truly cunning.)
Merry rubbed her forehead with slight worry.

【You really... So, the negotiations have failed. I originally wanted to negotiate properly, to bring you back peacefully. It seems that’s impossible.】

“Sorry, Merry.”

【!】

Hearing Naoki’s apology, Merry’s eyes trembled instantly—it was the tone of voice Naoki used to have.

“That apology just now, I said it to you as Naoki. Even though I no longer have real emotions, you were my lover in the past. I still remember this, so I apologize to you.”

“As a traitor, as the scoundrel who abandoned you all, I apologize.”

“I will invade your world, for my world here, for the wish of my lover here.”

【You still intend to oppose all of Proper Human History? For the sake of making the Fairy Nation exist in Proper Human History, you will violently resist all counterattacks against the Fairy Nation?】

“If necessary.”

【...】

The entire Chaldea, everyone who heard these words, fell silent.

Naoki, who once saved the world of Proper Human History, who should have been an unsung hero, had now become the greatest enemy of Proper Human History.

【Servant, Magician, Dead Apostle, Church, Counter Force... There are many things you will have to face. Will you defeat them all alone?】

“Not alone. There’s me and Morgan, and my Fairy Knights.”

【Five people cannot fight the entire world.】

“Do you even believe that statement yourself?” Naoki retorted with a voice as calm as steel, “If you want to stop me, don’t rely on words, use your actual actions to stop me—defeat us, destroy my throne. That is your only way out.”

After saying this, Naoki cut the video call with Chaldea.

◆━⊰✧⊱━◆

In Chaldea.

Sitting in the main commander’s chair, Merry stared at the now inactive communication line. After remaining silent for a long time, under the gaze of many Chaldea staff members, she slammed the table hard and let out a long sigh.

“Haaah... Good grief, I can’t stand that fool! An utterly incurable fool, no matter how many years pass, that Fool King!”

“Commander Merry?”

The staff were all somewhat confused.

“Do we need to inform the UN and the Mage’s Association? Something like this...”

“Ah, no need at all. The Rayshift won’t happen. They were just bluffing us.” Merry waved her hand nonchalantly. “What was it, Rayshifting the entire island? He from the very start... No, maybe he initially thought of it, but probably not anymore.”

Merry understood Naoki’s thoughts perfectly clearly.

What’s the point of moving an empty, meaningless island to Proper Human History?

There is no point. It would only allow the island to continue existing, but it wouldn’t truly be saved at all. Moreover, Naoki mentioned conquering Cernunnos and the Cursed Worm of the Abyss. But once those two entities emerge into the real world, the destruction and collapse of the island of Britain is inevitable. The only difference is how much can ultimately be saved in the end.

“He’s just cornered now.”

“Since two thousand four hundred years ago, after Morgan asked him to save the world, he has been constantly forced by Morgan’s wish and his own stubbornness to walk on the edge of a cliff.”

The Fairy Nation cannot be saved.

It is destined to be destroyed.

Before Morgan and Naoki, there are only countless paths leading to despair. They wanted to find a way out of that situation, but failed. They wanted to carve a path to victory, but also failed.

And yet, they persisted, holding on for two thousand years as before, and now—Naoki has reached his limit.

He told Chaldea to stop him with all their might, but in reality, he was asking for help.

“He has been on the wrong path for two thousand four hundred years. He desperately wants to give up, but he can’t give up anymore. So, he needs someone to force him to give up.”

Merry looked at everyone below.

“You should know. He saved our world once before, and now he needs us to save him—He even told us all the keys to defeating him. If we don’t go save him, who else can save him?”

-

Title: The Fall of the Everyday Moon

An unfamiliar, luxurious ceiling.

That was the first thing Ritsuka saw upon waking up.

“Ugh~~~ Hmm~~~~!”

With great force, she stretched her stiff body and sat up. Only after sitting up like that did she realize she was sitting on a super large bed, about five or six meters long.

And the room housing this super large bed was also extremely opulent, making one wonder if she had entered a noble’s castle.

No, wait. A castle?

And she was awake now?

Ritsuka remembered being suddenly attacked from behind by Naoki and then sealed inside a crystal block. Now, not only was she awake, but she was lying on a large bed in a luxurious room like this, which meant...

(Did the Director free us?)

Just as Merry had said.

(If he released us, could it be that the Director actually...)

“Ugh......”

A groan sounded next to Ritsuka.

Turning her head, or more accurately, looking down beside her, Ritsuka saw a long row of familiar people on the bed.

Mash, Atalanta, Ayaka........ Almost everyone was with her on the same bed!

“We’ve all been placed together. It seems the others haven’t woken up yet.”

Seeing Mash still asleep beside her, Ritsuka felt a little relieved. As long as everyone was okay. Even though they were severely beaten and badly injured before, the important thing was that no one came to harm in the end.

(Just as Merry-sensei said, even if the Director only left behind an empty shell of memories, he still remembers us... This is the best news.)

The next thing to do was to bring the Director back to Proper Human History along with everyone.

But considering the difficulty...

“Haaah......”

Ritsuka let out a long sigh, then raised her hands to look at the ten rings on them.

The Ten Rings of King Solomon, rings inhabited by the strongest Familiar, Goetia. In the previous battle, Ritsuka did not summon Goetia—no, rather than saying she didn’t, it’s better to say she couldn’t.

She had no idea how to summon Goetia. Calling out to him in her mind yielded no reaction. Even though Goetia had chosen her, he didn’t seem willing to hand over his power for her use.

(But... not summoning him back then was probably for the best. If I had summoned him, and he ended up being taken by the Director, the situation would have become truly hopeless.)

Two enemies on the level of Beasts would be impossible to deal with.

So, not summoning Goetia at that time, in terms of outcome, was actually very good.

“By the way, where is this? It looks like we’re inside the city of Camelot, but.......”

*CREAK!*

As Ritsuka was thinking, the sound of a door opening suddenly came from the door not far away. A somewhat recognizable figure entered through the door and looked slightly surprised to see Ritsuka already sitting up.

“Awake already? Master of Chaldea.”

“You’re... Fairy Knight Gawain?”

The person who entered was Barghest.

Barghest nodded: “The name bestowed upon me by His Majesty is indeed Gawain, my real name is Barghest. You can call me whatever you like, I personally don’t mind much.”

“Yes... well then... Miss Barghest, I’d like to ask...”

(Crap, I’m a bit nervous.)

Seeing Barghest, who was far stronger than any muscular Servants she had met before, Ritsuka unconsciously grew nervous, compounded by the memory of Barghest swinging her flame sword and taking everyone down in a single attack...

“No need to be nervous, Master of Chaldea.”

Noticing Ritsuka’s state, Barghest’s voice and expression softened slightly: “Although our previous two encounters were unpleasant, at that time I was merely following His Majesty’s orders. And now His Majesty’s order is for us Fairy Knights to treat you as guests, so I will not take any aggressive actions against you now.”

“The Director said... we are guests?”

“Yes. I’ve heard the details from His Majesty. You are His Majesty’s comrades and loved ones from Proper Human History. You were willing to come to our world to reclaim His Majesty. Regardless of the reason, your feelings earn my great admiration.”

Barghest said with a smile: “However, there is one thing I wish to make clear. His Majesty is our His Majesty. He has left Proper Human History and will not return with you—this is also a message His Majesty and the Queen asked me to convey.”

“.......”

Ritsuka fell silent.

And the next moment—

*BOOM!*

An ear-splitting thunderous sound suddenly came from outside the window, and Ritsuka immediately felt the entire room shake, as if an earthquake had occurred.

“Eh? What’s happening?”

“It’s starting again.”

Unlike Ritsuka’s surprise, Barghest showed a helpless expression: “They truly refuse to learn their lesson. There has to be someone like this every day. Defeated by His Majesty time and time again, yet they remain so persistent.”

“Is someone fighting the Director?” Ritsuka more or less grasped the meaning.

Barghest explained: “Yes. Although you all were originally scheduled to be released today, five days ago, two of your comrades managed to break through His Majesty’s seal on their own and voluntarily came out. Immediately after, one of them launched an attack against His Majesty. Although she was defeated by His Majesty right then and there, the very next day she came back again.......”

*BUZZ!*

As Barghest spoke, a red moonlight suddenly shone from outside the window. The powerful sound of vibrating air reached everyone’s ears.

(This commotion... it must be Sister Arcueid!)

Ritsuka looked at the scene outside the window with slight shock.

Sure enough, a Crimson Moon was slowly descending from the sky—Arcueid had directly dropped a Moon Fall!

“She’s too reckless, Sister Arcueid!”

“Don’t worry, Master of Chaldea.” Barghest approached the window. “This attack cannot possibly harm His Majesty in the slightest. Over the past few days, that True Ancestor has attacked His Majesty like this every single day, but not one attack has truly injured His Majesty. Today will be no different.”

(Whoa... Even Moon Fall can’t defeat the Director?)

“Rather than that, could you wake your comrades? His Majesty and the Queen have ordered me to wake all of you and bring you to the Throne Room.”

-

Title: The Heartless Bastard

For Ritsuka and the others, their current situation was somewhat unbelievable.

Logically, as invaders of the Lostbelt and the ones who proactively started the fight, given their condition after defeat, there would be no issue even if they were thrown into prison.

Hands and feet bound in chains, or palms nailed to the wall, or stripped completely for humiliation... Everyone had imagined various scenarios.

But a situation where they gathered together to eat peacefully, even being treated as guests, was completely outside anyone’s expectations.

According to Barghest, she received orders from Naoki to wake them all and bring them to the Throne Room. However, because Ritsuka accidentally mentioned she was hungry, Barghest, after confirming with Naoki, brought them to the dining hall first.

[His Majesty understands your situation. Not eating or drinking for seven days would indeed cause hunger. So, let’s meet and discuss later at the dining table.]

Those were the exact words of Naoki conveyed by Barghest afterwards.

Such an overly generous arrangement left everyone slightly stunned, yet on the other hand, it felt reasonable, because that’s exactly the kind of thing Naoki would do.

So, now—

“Damn, this is good, this is good too, everything is so delicious......”

Mordred kept devouring the food in front of her with a flat expression.

Having been nearly defeated in one strike by Morgan earlier, she harbored considerable anger in her heart—especially towards her own incompetence. So now, she was channeling her grief and anger into appetite, displaying the King’s Stomach inherited from Britain to its fullest.

Artoria, sitting with her, appeared calm, but her eating speed was by no means slow; it was even slightly faster than Mordred’s, one could say elegant yet swift.

“This tastes like Master.”

After tasting for a moment, Rei showed a nostalgic expression: “Although it’s changed a lot from before, this is indeed Master’s signature cooking—Miss Barghest, don’t tell me all this was made by Master?”

“If you are referring to His Majesty, that is correct.” said Barghest. “Basically, breakfast every day is prepared by His Majesty, because His Majesty is the earliest riser in Camelot city... No, it should be said that His Majesty never closes his eyes.”

“Eh?”

Hearing Barghest say this, everyone eating couldn’t help but be surprised.

Touko raised an eyebrow: “Never closes his eyes... You mean that brat doesn’t sleep at all?”

“At least in the thousand years I’ve followed His Majesty, I have never seen His Majesty sleep. No matter the day, when I wake up, His Majesty is already awake, and wakes very early.”

These words caused everyone’s eating pace to slow down.

Rei thought for a moment: “Could it be... Master hasn’t slept at all for two thousand four hundred years?”

“Rei, are you serious?” Ciel was somewhat disbelieving. “Two thousand four hundred years... no matter how tough he is, he couldn’t possibly stay awake that long. Wouldn’t he go insane?”

“I’m just speculating. Who knows the actual situation? How about we ask Master directly later?” Rei laughed. “After all, we all have many things we want to ask Master, right?”

“That’s true.”

“Exactly.”

All present nodded. And shortly after, within just tens of seconds, accompanied by the sound of footsteps and the door being pushed open, four figures entered from outside.

First was Naoki, still wearing his Fairy King attire, and Morgan standing side-by-side with him. Then there was........

“Mmmh mmmh mmmh mmmh mmmh mmmh!”

Her entire body bound by countless chains, her mouth also gagged, Arcueid continuously struggling, plus Aoko who was carrying her.

The people Barghest mentioned earlier who voluntarily broke the seal were these two.

After glancing at everyone seated in their places, Naoki and Morgan sat in the main seats—

*CLANG!*

Mordred, who was eating, suddenly drew Clarent on the spot and swung it fiercely towards Naoki!

*TING!*

Accompanied by the sound of metal clashing with metal, Mordred’s blade was immediately parried by Barghest with her own blade. Then Barghest forcefully shoved her away. Mordred was instantly sent flying into the wall.

“Very spirited, Mordred.” Naoki looked at Mordred, who got up from the floor still full of fight, waved his hand signaling Barghest to step back, then laughed, “I’m relieved to see you’re still this energetic.”

“Don’t talk as if you still know us, Father King.”

Mordred sat back down with a sour face, biting hard into her bread: “Why did you come here again? There’s nothing left for us to talk about.”

“Perhaps you think so, but from my perspective, there are still a few things I want to explain to you all—and likewise, I suppose you also have things you want clarified. After all, the situation a week ago didn’t allow us to properly explain and clarify things with each other.”

Naoki said while laughing.

Hearing his words, after everyone exchanged glances, they finally delegated the speaking rights to Rei, the person most suited to negotiate with Naoki.

“Yes, that’s true. Even without considering other matters, we have fully become strangers to each other. Before discussing serious matters, it would be good to get to know each other again.”

“No need.”

Naoki shook his head.

“I don’t need to interact with you all any further. Although this is somewhat cruel and heartless towards you, my interaction with you ends today.”

“Our side has completed preparations for Chaldea’s Rayshift. After this breakfast is finished, I will send you all back to Chaldea in Proper Human History.”

“At the same time, I will also completely erase your memories related to me. From now on, we will no longer—“

*BAM!*

Naoki’s words didn’t get to finish. Halfway through, everyone simultaneously slammed the table and stood up one by one, all staring at Naoki with the same angry gaze.

“Just try saying half of that sentence, Naoki!”

Aoko stared at him coldly.

“If you dare, say that sentence about wanting to destroy memories, the past, and the feelings between us, you heartless bastard!”

-

Title: Trust

Naoki had uttered the sentence the people there least wanted to hear.

Erasing their memories of him.

Aoko and the others did not doubt whether Naoki could do such a thing. He had delved into the field of Magecraft for two thousand four hundred years. No one knew what kind of Magecraft he could use, and it wouldn’t be strange if among them was Magecraft capable of erasing memories.

However, they absolutely could not accept him using such Magecraft on them.

It meant he wanted to completely sever himself from them, discard all of the past, and wholeheartedly stay in this Lostbelt.

This was the action that chilled their hearts the most.

“Is there a reason, Master?”

Rei asked in a dissatisfied and confused tone.

“Is there a reason that forces you to erase our memories?”

“Only for your own good. I personally think it’s the best for you.” Naoki explained after a brief silence. “I voluntarily discarded my memories of you, and maintaining an empty shell of memories doesn’t mean I still have any attachment to you. There might have been a little left at the moment of parting, but more than that, it was to be able to utilize you.”

Two thousand four hundred years ago.

When all of Britain was destroyed, in order to obtain the Mana to revive the entirety of Britain, and as a symbol of his vow, Naoki discarded his memories and his Holy Sword.

That was his resolve.

But he also knew at that time that people from Proper Human History would surely arrive at this Lostbelt in the future. Although there was no clear evidence, just a hunch, Naoki knew that his past self must have strongly believed in that.

And at that time, he could use the power of those people to determine the distance and even the conceptual direction and coordinates between Proper Human History and the Lostbelt, thus confirming the destination for the Reverse Rayshift.

From that moment on, he had been planning to utilize the feelings Aoko and the others held for him.

“I utilized you based on trusting you. To you, I have become a hopeless traitor, a betrayer who betrayed your trust, betrayed the feelings between you and me. Rather than you continuing to remember me, wouldn’t it be easier if I simply erased all memories related to me?”

“.......”

Naoki’s explanation left everyone silent.

Anger, confusion, suspicion, dissatisfaction....... Various emotions filled each person’s heart.

And then—

“I’m really happy.”

Rei suddenly uttered a sentence that left everyone slightly confused.

Happy?

Right now?

“Ah, indeed. It makes me both angry and happy. This man has always been like this since way back.”

Aoko realized something and also gave a bitter smile.

Seeing Rei and Aoko behaving so unusually, the others also began to think. After repeating the words Naoki said a few times, just like the previous two, the others also couldn’t help but smile bitterly twice, then showed expressions as if they were helpless.

Naoki frowned: “You all... find something funny?”

“Of course it’s funny. Besides, I’m also a little happy. In your words, you say you’ve discarded all of us, but deep down, you never actually discarded us.”

“What are you—“

“You trusted us.” Ayaka interjected. “Those are your own words, Naoki. You trusted that we would come here, which is why you wanted to use us to achieve your goal. That means you actually always trusted us, trusted for two thousand four hundred years.”

Ayaka pointed out the fact hidden within Naoki’s words, even one he himself might not have been aware of.

He had always believed that someone from Proper Human History would come.

“It seems there are things that cannot be discarded, no matter how much one wishes to discard them.” Touko laughed. “The memories of us, you thought you discarded them, but the most important part seems to have always remained in your heart, Brat.”

“Two thousand four hundred years have passed, and you haven’t changed at all. Always an unreliable Magus.”

“Just leftover bodily instinct.”

Naoki defended himself after a brief silence, but hearing him say that, Aoko laughed again: “Isn’t that even better? It means even an extremely long time, two thousand four hundred years, couldn’t erode your trust in us.”

“......”

Naoki fell silent for a long time.

Standing to the side observing the silent Naoki and the seemingly relieved people from Proper Human History, Barghest gritted her teeth. Just as she was about to say something, a sharp gaze immediately came her way.

(My Queen?)

(Don’t speak out of turn, Gawain....... Naoki’s past is not something we have the right to interfere with.)

(Understood, as you command.)

“But—“

After a silence so long it felt excessive to everyone, Naoki slowly began to speak: “Even so, I will not retract my decision to erase your memories. This is for—“

“Can you stop making unilateral decisions about our feelings?” Atalanta frowned and pointed her fork at Naoki. “You think it’s a good thing for us, but for us, it’s not a good thing at all. We’d rather have been eliminated by you a week ago than to forget you. Dying by your hand is far easier to accept.”

“I strongly agree.”

“Me too.”

“Dying in Master’s embrace is also a kind of romance, though it’s best to avoid such an end.”

“Have you all been reading too much shoujo manga?”

Aoko sighed helplessly, then turned to Naoki: “Hey, Naoki. It’s about time you told us what you actually plan to do. We asked before, but you wouldn’t talk. We told you from the start, we are not enemies. If there’s something you want to do, we can all help you. You don’t need to completely sever ties with us and act recklessly alone like a fool.”

“We are not just lovers, but also family and comrades.”

“Lovers, family, comrades...?”

Naoki couldn’t help but laugh: “The me now, when hearing these words, the first thing that comes to mind is Morgan and the others....... The things about you all, what remains in my heart is just emptiness.”

“Fine, I’ll tell you. But after hearing it, you will definitely try to stop me.”

-

Title: Finding Naoki Number Two

Naoki hid nothing from the people present; he honestly revealed his plan to replace Britain in Proper Human History.

He also said he would officially begin executing this plan in one year, and after arriving in Proper Human History, he would also defeat all Magi, the Church, even armies and nations that opposed him, all to protect this island.

After saying all that, Naoki, Morgan, and Barghest left, giving the people from Proper Human History present there time and space to think.

Of course, before leaving, he also returned Ritsuka’s communication device to her.

After Naoki and the others left, Aoko, who had been resting her chin on her hand and pondering for a long time, let out a soft sigh: “No wonder he said something like that before.......”

“Something like that? What?”

Ciel asked with a frown.

“Earlier, when we were fighting Master, Master said that if we wanted to help him, we had to return to Proper Human History and gain the consent of all humanity, then come back to him.......” Rei explained, “Although we suspected Master wanted to do something big, we never imagined it would be this big.”

Killing all the fairies in the Fairy Nation, except for the city of Camelot, to the point where no next generation could be born, then using Rayshift to move the empty island to Proper Human History, replacing the existence of Britain in Proper Human History.

“That’s an incredibly insane plan.”

“Besides, can this plan actually succeed?” Ritsuka asked confusedly, “Moving an island that large to Proper Human History... it seems impossible just in theory.”

Rei shook her head: “No, in theory....... it should be possible. In terms of Rayshift theory, it can be done, but the Mana required is an astronomical figure.”

According to Naoki’s own words, the tyranny over the fairies he started since Year 1 of the Fairy Calendar was actually preparation for gathering Mana. The vast Mana obtained from repeatedly squeezing the fairies to death, only twenty percent was used to suppress Cernunnos and the Cursed Worm of the Abyss. The remaining eighty percent was all stored away.

Mana accumulated over two thousand years, plus the infinite Mana Naoki himself possessed, performing a Rayshift of the entire Britain was not an impossibility.

“That means....... the Director will succeed? Then what about Proper Human History........”

【Our side could never accept these terms, you know.】

Merry’s voice suddenly sounded in everyone’s ears.

Ritsuka immediately raised her hand and placed the communication device on the table, switching it to video call mode, so Merry’s image appeared before everyone.

【Yaho~~~ Good morning everyone, it’s been a week, how are your mental states?】

“Tch, are you blind?” Mordred glared at her annoyed. “By the way, why are you contacting us suddenly? Something urgent?”

【Yes, it’s about the goal Naoki just mentioned, it seems Naoki has told you.】

Mash asked: “Did Miss Merry know about it long ago?”

【You could say that. Not long after you were imprisoned, I negotiated with him, and he told me his goal. Over this past week, I’ve been trying to inquire about the related situation, like immigration intentions, the Mage’s Association and Church’s stance, the UN’s reaction.......】

Hearing Merry say that, Aoko asked while crossing her arms: “So, what was the result?”

【Everyone refused. Just thinking with your chest, you should know. How could anyone accept Naoki’s unreasonable request. Some leaders even angrily said they would execute anyone making such a joke. It really made me laugh my head off.】

Merry’s answer was the same as what everyone had thought.

Even though Naoki would give Proper Human History enough time to react and immigrate, Proper Human History would absolutely never accept this situation; no matter what, this is a super major event that would directly change the world order!

“That means, Proper Human History has decided to go to war?”

【Who knows? But if Naoki really moves that island, the countries of the world won’t sit idly by. Maybe it would directly trigger World War IV; that seems quite interesting too.】

“Merry, whose side are you actually on?” Aoko glared hard at Merry, “This isn’t a joke, be serious!”

【I’m always serious, you know. If I weren’t serious, I wouldn’t proactively contact you—During this week you were sealed, I’ve been thinking of a solution. Aren’t you going to thank me?】

A solution?!

Hearing Merry say that, everyone’s eyes trembled.

Rei couldn’t help but laugh: “Oh, no wonder, Merry. You’re always very proactive about things that interest you.”

【Well, although admiring the King facing the entire world alone is also interesting, the world might be destroyed afterwards, so it’s not worth the loss.】

“Don’t waste time, tell us your solution.” Artoria urged.

【Naoki’s Throne】 Merry said.

【He proactively revealed it to me himself. The Mana he gathered over these two thousand years is all stored within that throne. As long as that throne is destroyed, the large-scale Rayshift cannot proceed smoothly.】

【It’s just, because it’s such an important thing, thinking just a little, you must know Naoki will protect it fiercely. So, the problem returns to ‘how to defeat Naoki, Morgan, and the Fairy Knights?’ If you don’t defeat them, nothing can start.】

Defeating Naoki, Morgan, and the Fairy Knights.

This was this group’s initial goal.

“But right now, we can’t defeat them! Didn’t you see us get wiped out?” Mordred was a bit frustrated, “Father King, Mother in the Lostbelt, and those two fairies using the names Gawain and Lancelot, they’re all so strong. How are we supposed to fight them!”

【Regarding that, actually Morgan, Fairy Knight Gawain, and Fairy Knight Lancelot can still be dealt with. The most troublesome one is Naoki. As long as he remains, we can’t even touch the throne.】

“Then how do we defeat Father King?!”

【By finding the person who claimed they could weaken Naoki, of course! Haven’t you realized it yet? Someone who should have entered Camelot city with you, but disappeared unnoticed after arriving there.......】

“With us.......”

“Someone...... Ah—!”

Ritsuka immediately remembered.

“Could it be—“

【Yes, Naoki Number Two.】

【Only after finding him do we have a chance of winning against Naoki.】