Morning.

The soft and quiet morning light shone in through the window and spread out on the boxy table.

On the edge of the table, a blonde girl sat naturally, bearing the faint sunlight, and the morning light dissolved her with her surroundings without any pollution. The awe-inspiring posture is clear enough to make people feel that breathing is a distraction.

Xia Ran prepared the tableware for two, then served the prepared meal, and then sat down to signal that it was time to start-

Although he was only going to simply settle the breakfast, he didn't need to eat so much in the early morning, he had no appetite and no need, after all, he could live by magic and mental power now.

Supplementing with nutrients through daily eating is no longer necessary, and he is getting further and further away from the concept of the word "human".

However, considering that if you want to wash the dust for Artoria, even if you don't count other identity elements such as kings and servants, even from the perspective of "a friend comes to the house for the first time", you have to be enthusiastic, right?

In addition, considering that the knight girl does not have many hobbies, enjoying food is one of them, so he simply makes breakfast more hearty.

And one thing to say, Xia Ran's cooking skills are quite good.

Although it's not particularly good, it can't make the special effects of glowing dishes or medicated dishes, and there is no way to make people feel like they have encountered the best thing in the world immediately after eating it, giving exaggerated tasting reviews, and even special effects of tears in their clothes......

- He didn't know why he had that effect, although it was possible, but it wasn't necessary.

Besides, as long as his cooking skills are not compared to those extreme examples, they will not be much worse, at least if they are regarded by the standards of home-cooked meals, they are not at the same level as excellent.

In addition, Artoria was not blessed to enjoy delicious food during her lifetime, not only because she was strict with herself as a king and had no time to enjoy it, but also because she was born in ancient Britain......

The dark cuisine of that country still stinks to this day...... As for the ancient times when the productive forces were extremely underdeveloped and there was a shortage of materials, it is probably possible to imagine one or two.

Therefore, diners who are not qualified to be picky encounter dishes that are not of a low level are already at the level where they can collide and rub sparks.

Artoria was like this now, she was a little hesitant, but after picking up the chopsticks and taking a bite, her expression suddenly changed slightly, her eyes lit up slightly, and then she put another chopstick in her mouth.

Next, she basically repeated this behavior, and every time she ate a dish that she hadn't touched before, she couldn't help but nod her head again and again, as if she was using her movements to show that it was delicious, and her emerald green eyes were shining brightly, almost emitting light......

This scene makes people feel a little funny, but it is not to the extent of gobbling it up, acting like no lady or anything, and it does not destroy the beauty and good impression of her.

On the other hand, if you calm down and take a closer look, you will find that her chopstick-wielding movements can even be said to be quite elegant, as if the flower of the battlefield is swinging a sword.

And thanks to the coordination of high attributes, this exotic girl does not have the kind of foreign appearance that foreigners who use chopsticks for the first time basically have, and after a few simple uses, she has completely mastered the trick.

“Master？ What's wrong...... Why do you look at me like that? Do I have grains of rice on my face or something? ”

After a while, as if sensing something, the blonde beautiful girl's movements slowly stopped, and she looked up at the magician across the table with a frown, and then found that the other party was holding her cheek with one hand with great interest, and she was quietly watching herself.

Remembering that she had just gobbled up (self-thought) had been being watched by the other party like this, her cheeks suddenly flushed, she felt a hot feeling, and stammered a little and asked, "You...... Don't you eat it? ”

"It's nothing, I just think your performance is a little different from what I expected......" Xia Ran explained calmly, "You eat quickly, don't worry about me, I don't have any appetite now." ”

You look at me like this, how should I eat?

And what does it mean that there are some deviations from expectations? Is it really humiliating for what you just performed?

The knight girl suddenly felt embarrassed, and felt that maybe it was really like that, and her humiliating behavior probably shocked the Master...... The more she thought about it, the more she felt that it might be the case, and she subconsciously squeezed the chopsticks in her hand.

The delicate and slender fingers are not as good as they look like they are, so they are accompanied by a click......

Xia Ran didn't say anything, silently handed over the unused tableware in front of him, Saber lowered his head and took it, he also didn't know what to say, and the atmosphere became silent for a while.

"Eat it quickly, it won't taste good if it's cold later......" Xia Ran said softly, breaking the silence.

It's just that Artoria almost snapped her chopsticks again, and if she hadn't realized it, it might have been better. But when you realize that someone has been quietly watching you eat, you feel that something is wrong.

She felt that it would be difficult for her to continue to act like nothing in this situation...... You look yours, I eat mine?

"Master, am I ...... Was the performance just now rude? Sorry for the joke......" Saber took a deep breath and raised his head to look directly at Xia Ran, his eyes looking very serious.

"No, it's elegant, actually...... You don't have to think too much about it. Xia Ran shook his head and replied seriously.

“……”

“……”

Saber lowered his head and continued to wave his chopsticks silently, but his movements became noticeably slower and more graceful.

Although she couldn't figure out if she was acting a little rude, she felt that it was very likely that this was the case, and even Master probably felt that these meals were not enough for her to eat alone, so she said that she was not hungry and did not want to eat to avoid her embarrassment.

Although she was ashamed of this, this kind of thing was often getting darker and darker, and there was no point in continuing to dwell on it, so the only solution she could think of now was to end this breakfast as soon as possible.

Of course, under Xia Ran's sight, the knight girl also tried her best to make her every move just right and compliant.

The magician couldn't help but feel that maybe he had made a mistake, obviously eating so slowly, ladylike and elegant, and didn't seem to have the attribute of a "foodie".

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The little episode of breakfast was over quickly.

At this time, it had come to the point where it was close to eight o'clock.

"First of all, I need to explain that I'm still a student, so I don't stay at home all the time, and I have friends and circles that I care about, so I always go to school on time unless it's a weekend......"

While locking the door of the house, Xia Ran explained to the knight girl behind him about how his daily rhythm was during the recuperation period.

"So what should I do?" Saber asked seriously, this was her primary concern.

"You don't need to do anything, and you can't be spiritualized...... Don't show that look, that's the truth, but I won't force you to stay at home, and you can do the same thing without being spiritualized. ”

Xia Ran also knew that it was unrealistic to let the Knight King stay at home for the rest of the year, and he was not prepared to toss the master-slave relationship that was already on the right track and was developing for the better, until finally he was like Emiya Kiritsu.

Besides, this is not a short-term state, if it is only for a short period of time, it will pass by casually. However, the problem is that if there are no accidents, this master-slave relationship will continue for a long time, so it is naturally necessary to solve Saber's role in the Overworld.

"Other ways? Do you mean Master, your illusion? ”

The knight girl was stunned for a moment, and then subconsciously thought of this possibility.

The other party's illusion seems to be the most convenient and quick way to solve the problem, so that others can't see her, or see but ignore her, or simply be able to see her, and don't ignore her-

However, it is limited to the current interaction, and as soon as you turn your head, the impression will quickly fade, as if it is a dream, and no meaningful memory will be left......

"You can have this, but you don't usually need ......."

Xia Ran shook his head and calmly gave his opinion: "Maybe Saber, you haven't realized it now, this is no longer a battlefield, so you don't need to think too much about covering up......"

"Huh?" The knight girl tilted her head, feeling as if she understood something, but she didn't feel like she understood.

"I mean, if you just change your clothes, who will be able to find out what's wrong with you?"

Xia Ran could only try to speak more thoroughly, and at the same time carefully glanced up and down at the girl standing in the courtyard: "I remember that after you pulled out your sword and became the king, your body has stopped growing, right, and your appearance is forever fixed at the year when you were fifteen years old?" ”

“……”

“……”

"Yes......" Saber nodded quietly and replied in a low voice, as he said this, and a subtle feeling sprouted deep inside.

- Why exactly?

Didn't you already know about this kind of thing? Once she picks up that sword, she will no longer be human until the end.

It is not counsel, but prophecy.

Draw your sword and become someone else.

Everything that was feared up to this time is a thing of the past.

It is a ritual to kill oneself who was once alive as a human being.

But in the end, she still made up her mind, just like people are born as human beings, dragons, and dragons are also entrusted with their duties.

However, this kind of thing that has been known for a long time, why does it feel completely bad when it is said in the mouth of this guy in front of him?

- "Once you pick up that sword, you will no longer be human until the end......

- "After drawing the sword, your body will not grow again, and it will stay forever at the age of fifteen......

Is there such a big difference between these two statements?

The king's body and appearance stop at the moment when the sword is drawn, and this is precisely because of the magic contained in the sword in the stone. Despite the fear of many knights, the immortal image of the king was still regarded by most as a symbol of sacredness.

That's true, once she pulls out the sword in the stone, her body will no longer grow, she will no longer age, and it is impossible to be considered human at all. Because human beings decay, and she is immortal.

It is precisely because of such inhuman behavior that some people feel fear and worry, and some people feel sacrosanct.

But it was just a more straightforward way of saying that her body would not grow again, and she would stay forever at the age of fifteen, but she felt ...... Well, this is the first time I have experienced this feeling, it is difficult to describe, a little annoying and a little subtle.

"So, then there's no problem, you just need to change into our school uniform now, who can tell that you're not a student at all?"

Xia Ran is a guy who doesn't know how to be slender, so he said so confidently.

"But this can be talked about later, so let's take you to buy some daily clothes and the like for now......"

"Is this okay, Master?" Saber frowned slightly, "Didn't you say that as long as it's not a weekend, you have to go to school?" ”

"In the past few days, I have always looked at my mood during exams, so there is no problem at all." Xia Ran said calmly, everything is under control, "What can be the problem?" Rest assured......"

The music sounded, and at this time, I don't know who called.

"Hello?"

He glanced at the caller ID, which was not marked and had no impression, but it was still connected.

The other side didn't say anything, and quickly hung up...... He frowned slightly, who, is this a prank?