"There's no such thing." Knowing that the girl was deliberately coquettish when she showed such a gesture, I had to reach out and touch her head, "I also met the hard-working people after I came here." ”

Because I didn't feel necessary, I didn't say a word about the previous conflict.

The strong man kneeling on the ground breathed a sigh of relief, and his face was ashamed.

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"Besides, I've already given them the bounty." Seeing that the girl's expression was a little confused, I smiled and continued to explain, "It's just that I think they deserve a higher degree of respect for their dedication to completing their work." ”

“…… I understand. Seeing that my gaze stayed on her for a long time, the girl smiled slightly, "Shirou is really gentle as always." ”

"Don't just use the word 'gentle' for boys." I said helplessly, "It's really easy to cause embarrassment." ”

"Huh? But Sister Skaha always says that about Shirou. The white slender fingers gently placed on the pink lower lip, and the girl pouted.

"Artoria, you should only learn from the statecraft of Skaha's predecessors." I raised my hand and held it to my temple.

For the first time, I felt so starkly that allowing Skahara to come to Carmellot was a wrong decision from the start......

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"Ladies and gentlemen, your unbreakable loyalty to Camelot has been revealed through your incomparably serious work ethic." Taking a step forward and past my body, the girl looked down at the group of servants who were kneeling on the ground and smiled, "As the master of Camelot, I thank you for your contribution to her prosperity and stability. ”

“…… The king's reputation is excessive, and this is only our duty as servants. From beginning to end, the strong man didn't dare to raise his head, and the rich royal aura emanating from the girl's body made it very difficult for him to breathe.

Including the servants behind the strong man, they all hung their heads deeply, and they didn't dare to take a breath.

Except for one person.

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It was a skinny little boy who looked like he was only in his teens.

He fell to his knees like the other servants, but he never lowered his head.

Not only that, but his sapphire-like eyes were also wide open at the same time, looking at the girl's beautiful face and inhaling deeply, his expression was full of admiration and yearning.

I remembered that this was the same boy who insisted on staying in spite of the strong man's anger, saying that he would engrave the majesty of the king in his mind.

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The boy's unusual performance, self-heating attracted the attention of the girl.

Slightly stunned, the girl immediately showed a smile.

Gently moving her steps to the boy, the girl crouched down to keep her eyes level with the boy.

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"Well, can you see more clearly?" Seeing that the little boy's face was slightly rosy, the girl couldn't help but laugh again.

"You...... Is it really the king? As if he couldn't believe he had actually seen the king of Camelot, the little boy asked dumbfoundedly.

"Why, isn't it like?" The girl tilted her head slightly and said with a smile.

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"No, I believe my sister." After thinking for a moment, the boy suddenly said.

"Why?" The girl asked softly.

"Because...... You come across as having a lot of integrity. And ......" thought about the little boy's face even redder, "as soon as I get close to you, I will have a very warm feeling in my heart." ”

"That's a good ......" The smile on the girl's face became brighter, and she raised her hand to touch the little boy's head.

"Woo ......" was suddenly touched on the head, and the little boy raised his arms helplessly, not knowing where to put his hands.

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Glancing at the little boy's hands, a flash of surprise flashed in the girl's green pupils.

"Can I hold out your hand and show my sister?" Looking at the little boy's crystal pupils, the girl asked gently.

"Hmm......" Although he looked a little confused, the little boy nodded, and spread his palms upwards and stretched out in front of the girl's eyes.

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took the little boy's hand, looked at his fingers, which looked very thin because of his weak body, and gently pinched them a few times in the palm of his hand, and the girl nodded slightly.

"What's your name?" Letting go of the little boy's hand, the girl stood up and asked.

"Sister, I don't have a name." The little boy's face was very calm, "Ever since I was sensible, I have been working as a servant in the palace. According to others, my mother entered the palace as a maid when she was pregnant, and when I was born, she went to heaven because of her physical exhaustion. ”

"That's right......," the girl pursed her lips a little sadly, and then spoke again after a moment, "but the name still has to be there." How about you were born in Camelot and named 'Carlo'? ”

“…… Are you sure?! The little boy's face showed a look of sincere joy, "Thank you, sister, I finally have a name!" Carlo! Carlo! Ha ha! ”

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"Well, you can tell everyone around you about that name in the future." The girl finished with a smile, and suddenly her face turned straight.

"Carlo, will you become a knight of Carmelo and swear your life to defend it and its people to the end?"

The girl's sudden awe-inspiring words made everyone present completely stunned.

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"Artoria, this ......" Even I was completely confused, and I stepped forward to ask the girl's intentions.

However, the girl just shook her head at me slightly, and motioned for me not to ask yet.

I had no choice but to suppress the words that had come to my lips at the right time, and forcibly suppressed my surging curiosity.

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"Ride...... Knight-sama? Carlo, the little boy who had just been named, couldn't react for a while, "This noble ...... How could it be that I was able to ......"

"Don't think about that, my sister just asks if you want to be a knight." Bending down and holding Carlo's thin shoulders with both hands, the girl's eyes stared straight at his pair of pupils, "Just say what you really think in your heart." ”

Carlo lowered his head with some hesitation, but soon his eyes regained determination.

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“…… Your Majesty, your subordinates are willing! With his arm pressed to his chest, Carlo said loudly in a childish but unwavering voice, "My subordinates are willing to use their own hands to protect all the good things they see!" ”

"Well, then I canonize you today as Camelot's apprentice knight in the name of Artoria Pendragon, King of All Britannia, Camelot." The girl put her hand a few centimeters above Carlo's head, "Apprentice Knight Carlo, recite the knight's oath with me!" ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Carlo replied solemnly.

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I swear to be kind to the weak

I swear to stand up to rape bravely

I swear to fight all mistakes

I swear to fight for the unarmed

I swear to help anyone who comes to me for help

I swear not to hurt any woman

I swear to help my brother knights

I swear to be sincere with my friends

I swear that I will die for what I love

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Each time the girl said a word, Carlo repeated it.

After confirming that Carlo had finished reading the last sentence, the girl withdrew the slender hand placed on top of Carlo's head.

"Lift up your head, my knight." The blonde-haired girl said slowly, "From today onwards, you will be a knight subordinate to Camelot!" ”