416. The Nymph of the Lake and the Green Knight (Ask for a monthly pass, on the recommended seat)
Hervin says:
"I've heard of Avalon, and according to legend, that's where King Arthur rests, and Morgan brought his body to the island and let him rest there. β
But Hervin knew that that was not what really happened, and that King Arthur had not died in Avalon at all.
Morgan Le Fay Pendragon, King Arthur's sister, was a terrifying witch who still remembers the woman's beautiful face like a poisoned apple.
Whatever Avalon in the underworld is, it is by no means King Arthur's tomb, or some kind of fairyland.
Because King Arthur is not in the underworld.
This is the territory of Vitigen.
Herwin asked:
"Do you know where Avalon is?"
Sillens says:
"I probably know something, and I can tell you about it. β
Herwin looked at him.
Sellence continues:
"But can you tell me why you're going there?"
Hervin replied sincerely:
"Votigon once promised me that if I came to the underworld, I could go to his kingdom, and there would be a place for me. β
He was telling the truth.
Hervin continued:
"And I think this Avalon is probably the country of VΓΆtigen. β
Sillens says:
"That clown in The Legend of Arthur? He's just a loser in King Arthur's way. β
Hervin smiled and took a sip of wine:
"Perhaps, but that's what I know, even now, in the underworld, Votigen can still let out a deafening roar at the human world. β
Sillens says:
"In that case......
He leaned forward slightly, revealing an inexplicable look:
"Then I have to tell you everything I know, but I want to emphasize to you that I am not sure if what I know is true, but since these stories can be circulated in the underworld, even if they are false, it proves that someone wants everyone to think that it is true.
"Because people often disappear in the gray fog, there is a legend that links the two. If a person gets lost in the gray mist, it is possible that he will hear ethereal and beautiful songs, which they say are from the legendary nymph of the lake.
"Their voices are full of deadly allure, and if the unsure of their minds hears this strange song, they will be seduced to go in a certain direction, and then it will become a supper for the fairies of the lake.
But if the lost person is determined enough and calms down, it is possible to discern where the song is coming from, and at this time, he can stay away from the environment surrounded by the song as long as he goes in the opposite direction.
"And if you move towards the song, then the lost will fall into the clutches of the fairy of the lake like everyone else, and the closer you get to the source of the song, the more powerful the magic in the beautiful song will become.
"So as long as you follow the song, people who can still stay awake will lose their minds, and then in a sweet dream, the flesh on their bodies will be slowly eaten away.
"But if the lost man is able to withstand the fairy's charm, he will follow the song to a forest, and as soon as he walks into the forest, the evil song will disappear in your ears. β
Sillens took a slow puff on his cigar:
"There is a folk saying that when you meet a fairy in the lake, don't trust your instincts, even if the truth is against reason, you must believe it.
"And if you can pass the test of will, then you will face the guardian of the Green Forest, the Green Knight, who can easily tear people into two tall humanoid monsters.
"The story of the Green Knight varies, some say that he is a tall monster with aquatic plants and ferns, some say that he is a guy wearing a green knight's armor, but the things in the knight's armor are definitely not human, and some even say that the so-called green knight is a green dragon.
"But whatever it is, he is strong enough, and if one can overcome him, it proves that he has not only extraordinary will, but also extraordinary courage. β
Hervin says:
"It sounds like courage alone may not really be able to defeat the Green Knight. β
Sillens says:
"There is also a saying about the Green Knight: forget timidity, never back down.
"And if you can make your way through the Green Forest, and the endless swamps, you can find the boat that will take you from the swamp to the lake.
"But the boat won't protect your identity in front of the cannibalistic lake banshees, who will give different tests, riddles, choices, and even if they are hungry, you will face a group of unreasonable carnivorous demons.
"It could be your luck, your intelligence, your strength, anything is possible.
"But there are exceptions. β
Hewen was curious:
"What exceptions?"
Sellence replied:
"Three kinds of people.
"First, a person of perfect moral character.
"Second, swordsmanship, courage, will, a legendary knight, a man who has accomplished at least three or more great deeds that will last for hundreds of years.
"Thirdly, a just and virtuous ruler allows his people and subjects to live happily all year round, and is loved by more than ninety percent of the people in his territory. β
After saying that, Serence shook his head:
"It's just embarrassing, like the second and third conditions are harsh, it feels like they are specially proposing to make things difficult, but the first one is even more outrageous, directly proposing an impossible condition.
"It's like a mockery. β
Herwin nodded.
King Arthur was like that.
Everything she did was like a sarcasm to someone else.
Because no one believed that humans could do this, even most gods would be ashamed of themselves when they saw such people.
Sellens added:
"But even if you meet any of these conditions, you can only make the lake fairy not come out to stop you, but the first two tests still have to be passed by yourself. β
Hervin says:
"These trials are strange. β
Sillens says:
"That's right, you feel it too, these trials are like fairy tales, although for the 'protagonist', the result of failure is more cruel, but the so-called tests are like the content of the story.
"If I want to speak, it's either that it's not really a test......
"Either that, these tests were set up by a Controller Lake Fairy, the Green Knight's fellow, but why would he use a fairytale-like test to screen visitors?"
Hervin says:
"Is that all you know?"
Sillens says:
"Yes, that's what I know, but I want to advise you, don't go to Avalon, many people will make up happy stories for souls who have disappeared in the fog, just like the story about singing.
"But I know.
"Disappear and there's nothing. β