However, this was the Type Moon world.
And according to the information Alvin knew, there really were unbelievably powerful beings on the moon.
It was just that even Alvin had not expected that such a being would actually descend upon Britannia?
'And going by what Merlin means, the enemies who has come to Britannia are far from just one?'
Artoria's pale green eyes studied Merlin for a long while.
She first raised her hand and dismissed everyone in the Hall of Kings. Only after the three of them were left did she slowly say, "Merlin, explain it clearly. What you just meant was that this time there are two enemies, and one of them comes from the moon?"
To be able to descend on this planet from another world. No matter how you looked at it, the other party's strength was probably unfathomable.
Thinking of that, Artoria could not help but feel heavier in her heart.
During this period of time, because of the cooperation between the two sides, some dissatisfied voices had already appeared among the Britannian nobles. And inside the palace there was also Morgan le Fay, who could erupt at any time.
And outside Britannia, there were still hostile nations from other regions.
In a situation like this, there was actually another terrifying enemy hiding inside Britannia?
Artoria sat upright on the throne. Although her face was expressionless, her mind was already thinking about the follow up plans.
Alvin looked at the white haired mage with doubtful eyes and hesitated before asking, "You have already used Clairvoyance to peek, right? Do you know what the other side looks like?"
"You are overestimating me a bit. My Clairvoyance can indeed observe the present, but when facing some powerful enemies, while I am observing them, they can also sense me."
Merlin showed a helpless look and sighed, "To avoid alerting them, I did not directly use Clairvoyance to spy on them, so I also do not know their identity."
"However, that person's presence is very strong, that much is certain," When Merlin said this at the end, his tone became more serious.
Artoria was silent for a moment, the expression on her face also growing heavier.
Merlin might be carefree in daily life, but he would not exaggerate in matters like this.
To make Merlin take it so seriously, it was not hard to imagine just how strong that guy from the moon really was.
"I wonder what they actually want," Artoria soon said softly.
"Both the one on the moon and the master of the flying ship appeared not long after 'Gaia' descended."
There was a meaningful tone in Merlin's voice as he said quietly, "I am afraid this matter has something to do with the two great Counter Forces, and the people who were at the center of them back then."
As he said this, Merlin's gaze unintentionally drifted toward Alvin, "In other words, wherever the one chosen by Gaia is, the center of this trouble will probably move there too…"
Artoria looked at Merlin expressionlessly and said in a low voice, "Merlin, if you have something to say, just say it clearly. There is no need to beat around the bush like this."
Merlin shrugged, a smile appearing on his face, "My King, haven't I already said everything that needs to be said?"
Do not be fooled by how the white haired mage joked around with Alvin on ordinary days. If you really had to make him choose the person he disliked the most, that would without a doubt be Alvin.
For a nightmare who could use Clairvoyance to peer into everything and even guess other people's thoughts, the thing he hated the most was this kind of person full of uncertainty.
Not to mention that Alvin's Authority, Watchman, could block all perception, including Clairvoyance.
'So that is what this little bastard Merlin was waiting for all along,' Alvin shot him a sideways glance and suddenly said, "Do you think if I left Britannia right now, the other side would leave too?"
"Alvin,".Artoria raised her head, about to speak, but Alvin immediately signaled her with his eyes.
Merlin gently shook his head, "That I am not too sure about, but it is not impossible."
"That is enough, Merlin!"
Artoria suddenly raised her head and looked at the white haired mage, "I do not want you to say things like that again in the future. Whether it is Alvin or anyone else in Britannia, I will never abandon them. You should know that."
Yes. A king should protect everything in Britannia, including her people and even her subordinates. That was the resolve Artoria had already made when she became a king.
Even though she had faced many doubts along the way, she had never wavered in that resolve.
"I know you are not that kind of person, but you have seemed a bit too relaxed lately, so I am worried that in the end you will not be able to protect anything."
Merlin said with a smile, "Recently, you really do not feel much like the king everyone used to respect."
There was no sign of anger like one might expect. As if some soft spot had been poked, Artoria fell silent in an instant.
At this time, Merlin asked tentatively, "If there is nothing else, I will take my leave first?"
Even after Merlin left, the Hall of Kings remained silent for a long time.
Alvin walked to the woman's side and said softly, "Do not think too much."
Artoria gently shook her head, "Thinking about it carefully, I really have been too relaxed lately. That is not a good thing for Britannia."
Ever since Alvin came back, the first thing on her mind had always been the boy. Even the nerves she used to keep tight had relaxed.
That kind of relaxed state was good for her as an individual, but if she was a king, and considering the current situation in Britannia, it was not a good thing at all.
"Is there anything else you want to say?", Alvin asked.
"Ever since you came back, Sister has been staying in the royal palace. Although we have not clashed again yet, if this keeps going, maybe one day it will turn back into how it was before, and even make you die again."
Artoria lowered her eyes slightly and said softly, "I was thinking, if I let you leave with Sister, would that be better for you, and even for Britannia?"
"Then what about you?", Alvin suddenly asked.
"Continuing to sit alone on the throne, playing mind games with the great nobles and even the border enemies, and also having to face the doubts of some of Britannia's people?"
"It would be fine even if Morgan and I left?"
Artoria did not speak anymore. Her eyes, usually so dignified and noble, dimmed slightly. She lowered her head. In front of Alvin, she could take off all the disguises of a king and show the simple, happy Artoria from the days when she used to be with him day and night.
Precisely because of that, she could not bear to let Alvin leave, even though she knew that staying in the palace would sooner or later drag him into all kinds of turmoil.
This was one of the few selfish desires of King Arthur.
She always looked like someone who did not understand people's hearts, but in fact she understood everything. She just had to suppress those feelings in front of others, because she was King Arthur, because she could not betray everyone's expectations.
But if it were possible, who would not want to live freely?
It was just that the burden of Britannia did not allow her to do so.
Artoria slowly calmed her emotions. When those words were kept in her heart, she always felt suffocated, but after saying them out loud in front of Alvin, she felt much better. Even though the problems of Britannia were still not solved, at least there was someone who cared about her, not about this country, but simply about Artoria.
"Lily," Suddenly, the boy's voice sounded by her ear.
Artoria instinctively looked up, only to find that at some point Alvin had crouched beside her. There was a smile on his face.
"Actually, your troubles are not that hard to solve."
"The voices among the nobles opposing cooperation with the Travelers are mostly the result of some of the kings secretly guiding them. As for those enemy nations watching us like tigers, not to mention Lancelot and the others, am I not here too?"
"As for Morgan's side, that is also very simple."
Artoria showed a trace of confusion, "Sister's side is…"
She wanted to say that unless Alvin left with Morgan, how could Morgan possibly give up her idea of taking revenge on Britannia.
"Do not worry. I have my own way," Alvin put on a mysterious air.
Yet even when Alvin said this, Artoria could not help but doubt it a little.
After all, that was the revenge driven witch. To make her give up on revenge, there seemed to be only one possibility.
"Do you plan to leave the palace with her?", Artoria asked without thinking.
Alvin reached out and gently held Artoria's hand. Looking at the woman's noble and beautiful face, he smiled, "I would not be willing to leave your side."
"Do not worry. I already have a way to persuade Sister."
Even though the enemy of the flying ship was still unclear, maybe this would be the chance for these two sisters to make up.
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After leaving the Hall of Kings, the smile on Alvin's face gradually faded.
Just as he walked out, he ran into the white haired mage by the garden walkway.
Merlin was sitting on a stone bench, humming a tune and admiring the riot of colors in the garden.
"Why did you say those things just now?"
Alvin looked at Merlin, "You should know that doing that would make her dislike you, right?"
Although he did not know Merlin very well, Alvin was still somewhat aware of this white haired mage's usual habits of slacking off and flirting around.
For him to suddenly say such sharp and cutting things, and claim that Artoria was too 'relaxed' now and not like a king at all, that was not Merlin's style.
"Compared to being disliked by her, I am more afraid that her growth path will deviate."
Merlin's eyes were deep and far away as he gazed at the scenery in the garden, "Alvin, have you not noticed? Because of you, Lily is gradually turning back into that little girl she used to be."
"As King Arthur, that is not a good thing."
The nobles of Britannia were like weeds, burned and growing back again. Pressure from the kings and even the border enemies already left Britannia facing trouble from within and without, not to mention the uncertainty brought by the appearance of the Travelers.
"You want her to become King Arthur so much because you had some agreement with the late King Uther, right?"
Alvin said calmly, "As for what she herself wants, what Morgan wants, neither you nor the late king ever cared."
Merlin smiled noncommittally, "Do not put it that way. As her teacher, of course I want her to walk the right path under my guidance."
Alvin smiled too, "I believe you have that ability. That is also something I cannot do."
"Because of you, she can become King Arthur."
"How rare to hear you admit defeat like this."
Before Merlin could finish, Alvin continued smiling, "Because I do not have that cold heart, nor the courage to watch a once innocent and happy girl turn into a king who does not understand people's hearts."
"Merlin, because of the arrangements you and the late king made, she and Morgan became enemies, and she became a King Arthur who is not understood."
"But this time, because of me, she will become Artoria again."
Merlin's smile slowly froze.
'Let her become Artoria, not King Arthur?'
When he heard Alvin say something that sounded like a fairy tale, the smile on Merlin's face froze for a long time. Only after the boy had left did he slowly come back to his senses, then he quickly shook his head in secret and chuckled.
The idea was good, but it was far too naive.
Once you sit on King Arthur's throne, there are many things you have to think about. This is not something that can be solved just by Alvin being at her side.
Not to mention anything else, just this time, that being who descended from the moon was already enough to give them all a huge headache.
Although he was not sure of that moon creature's identity, Merlin had a feeling. It was definitely an extremely troublesome one.
He really did not know how Alvin planned to deal with it.
Just thinking about it filled Merlin with a bit of excitement.
"By the way, before you go back to slacking off, do me a favor?", Alvin suddenly said.
Merlin was slightly stunned and quickly scratched his head, "Alvin, do you think I have a good temper or something? You were just verbally attacking me a moment ago, and now you want me to help you?"
"You will help."
Alvin said with a smile, "Because this is also helping yourself."
"What do you mean?", Merlin asked hesitantly.
"Merlin, I want you to see what real feelings are," Alvin smiled, "Do you not like observing humans? Do you not want to see more complex human nature?"
Merlin narrowed his eyes, a strange light in them.
"What are you planning to do?"
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