Chapter Forty-Eight: Percival (First Update!) )
"In another legend, Arthur, the king of England, sent three good and pure knights to search for the Holy Grail in search of the Holy Grail, and they passed the test of the Holy Lance and finally found the Holy Grail. www.biquge.info One of these three is the same name as the fool in the previous legend, whose father is Pelinor, who fought a duel with King Arthur and caused the sword in the stone to break—"
Ignoring the sword Lancer's increasingly embarrassed face, Nezha uncovered the young knight's body:
"A pure fool, a member of the Knights of the Round Table whose martial arts far surpass his peers, and one of the Three Knights of the Holy Grail—"
"Percival 'par excellence'!"
Under the fiery spear, the maiden knight sighed.
"I was actually recognized by my real name when I was captured...... Disgrace to you, O my king......"
Percival, or Parcival, was a member of the legendary Knights of the Round Table in Arthurian legend, second to the second generation of the Knights of the Round Table, known for their martial prowess and purity of character.
Legend has it that Arthur, the great king of Britain, received from his father-in-law a large round table, which had equal rights as opposed to the long table, which had a primary and secondary relationship. King Arthur saw it as a symbol of equality and unity, and used the table as a stage for deliberations with his brave knights, and the order he led became known as the Knights of the Round Table.
In countless legends of later generations, the Knights of the Round Table are the embodiment of bravery and virtue, and they used their swords and bodies to drive away foreign enemies, sweep away monsters, and bring stability to the country and people to live and work in peace and contentment. Among them are the first knight with impeccable virtue, the knight on a white horse coveted by maidens, and the pure knight who is holy and pure enough to hold the Holy Grail...... Although many deeds have been confused or even lost over the years, people's expectations and expectations of the Knights of the Round Table have never changed.
They are the guardians of the Kingdom of Britain, the loyal knights of King Arthur, and the heroes who are not afraid of danger and courteous manners.
Percival was one of them, and even took second place at the round table of the second generation, which, of course, did not have a symbol of power. But among the many knights of the same period, Percival's virtue and bravery were also considered the most outstanding, second only to Galahad the purest. At the end of the Arthurian era, Galahad was tasked with finding the legendary Holy Grail, which could grant all wishes, and Percival and another knight, Bose, accompanied him. Along the way, they trekked through mountains and rivers, overcame many obstacles, and even passed the test of the holy spear, and finally found this legendary miracle.
The Holy Grail is a gift from the Father, and it is something that no mortal can bear. Until Galahad's appearance, there was an empty seat at King Arthur's round table, the "Seat of Danger" reserved for those who could hold the Holy Grail. Only the purest of people can find the Holy Grail and hold it up. And the moment Galahad picked up the Holy Grail, his soul was led to heaven by the angels who gathered countless rays of light.
Therefore, it was the Knight Percival who escorted his body and the Holy Grail back to Britain.
And in other legends with Percival as the protagonist, he is an innocent and pure fool. His mother, who let him go unchecked in order to prevent him from going down the path to destruction, could not hide his innate magical talent. Anything that soars through the sky can't escape his precise archery. Neither the disappointment of the crowd in his stupidity nor the temptation of the witch's emotions could shake his mind, but finally made him understand his talent and become the hero who picked up the holy spear Longinus.
As for why the Heroic Spirit who became the Sword Lancer here was a woman, I think it was also due to the inevitable limitations of that era. In any case, such a pure and heroic maiden knight does have the same essence as the legendary hero Percival.
Never angry, never betrayal, forgiving and begging for mercy, always helping ladies, the sword Lancer undoubtedly has excellent knightly qualities.
Looking at her calm appearance in the face of death, Nezha also sighed and said, "Why don't you struggle anymore?" I thought you'd try to convince me to join forces with you and win the battle against the one who made the broadsword first. ”
Sword Lancer couldn't help but smile and shook his head: "This is the situation, you happened to be on the outsider just now, with your acumen, you should have seen it clearly." Unless that Noble Phantasm encounters a restrained target, it is simply invincible in the way of attack. We've all seen its true power, and if I die, he's going to force you to join forces with him, so that you can minimize your losses and get a powerful boost. And as long as I live, he'll have to worry about the two of us joining forces. And judging by the cost of the battle you just had with me, it's better to choose an alliance with him than to be an enemy with him. ”
The corners of Nezha's mouth tugged disdainfully: "This is the so-called pure knight?" I can't see the purity in this analysis. ”
"Don't say that, you know, I have a headache too. Purity is a virtue, but not all people want to have it. As long as there is a pursuit in the bottom of one's heart, it is inevitable to give up innocence and purity, and forge oneself into a more cold and tenacious existence. Sometimes, I even hate my innocence. Lancer the sword laughed to himself.
Nezha was curious: "Want to give up your innocence? For what, for your king? ”
Hearing this, the face of the maiden knight suddenly changed, as if it was the noonday sun, bright, pure, but without any impurities, it was almost fanatical feelings.
"Exactly. Whatever the king did, he wanted others to be happy more than anyone else. He is doing everything right, and He is the Father's agent on earth, and for that I am willing to give everything I have. ”
Sword Lancer looked directly into Nezha's eyes and said without hesitation. But soon, the solemn look vanished, and her smart eyes revealed a slight smile: "But ah, I don't need to be so nervous now, because—"
"You're not going to kill me."
"Maybe I can't tell the root cause, but my gut tells me that you don't have murderous intent. From the very beginning, you didn't give it all at all, what exactly was it to hide it? Your golden circle may be your treasure, but you just used it as an ordinary weapon, and you didn't even liberate your real name. If you can make a decision to liberate the Noble Phantasm sooner, at least you won't be as embarrassed as you were when facing the Holy Lance. As a result, you would rather meet Longinus than play your cards, and although you will count my army, the current situation is not as simple as it was at the beginning. ”
As if he didn't see Nezha's darkening face, Sword Lancer said to himself: "I'm dying now, but who does this victory belong to?" Will that Martial Saint allow you to get your hands on his prey? ”
It's like matching the girl's words, and the steady footsteps come from far and near.