Chapter 25: The Past of Ios (2)
"And I was in the forest, hiding for a whole year before I dared to come out. Probably because I have the blood of a fire dragon, any beast that sees me will avoid it in fear, which saved me from dying for the time being. And in order to survive in the harsh environment of the forest, my ability to use magic has also been greatly improved. ”
"By the time I left the forest, I could barely speak, and I behaved like a wild man. But because of this, no one can recognize me as the glorious 'Royal Highness the Third Prince' in the past. I learned through covert investigation, and a month after confirming my 'death', the eldest prince designed to get rid of the second prince and become the new Saxon king. The reign of the new king was as tyrannical as his human nature, and all his people hated him to the core, and even organized several assassinations. ”
However, the king is always accompanied by a mysterious man in black, and no matter how elaborate the assassination plan of his clansmen may be, he will effortlessly dismantle them one by one. This was also proved by my own observation of the king's outing. The man in black not only followed the king inch by inch, leaving people with no chance to attack at all, but also had an extremely powerful aura, which was not something that ordinary people could fight against at all. Although I may have a chance to kill the king and avenge my family, the price must be my life. My mother's dying eyes and the mission I was carrying reminded me that I must not die so easily. ”
So, I gritted my teeth and retreated, and from then on I began to live a life of traveling around the world. I hope that I can continue to accumulate experience and ability, and one day return to my homeland, slash the enemy, take back everything that belongs to me, and revitalize the race as a true Saxon king! ”
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Raising his hand to wipe the tears from the corners of his eyes, Ios turned his head and smiled at the already deeply moved girl.
"Your Majesty the Knight King, do you know that you have always been the person I respect the most. I've traveled to hundreds of countries and seen tens of thousands of cities, but no place is as glorious as Camelot in Britain. The faces of the people there are always filled with hope and gratitude for a better life. I always thought that if I really became the king of the Saxons in the future, then I must build an ideal city no less than Camelot, so that everyone can live in it without worry. ”
"Alright, I'm done with my life. I am the Saxons, the sworn enemies of the Britons, and I will most likely become king in the future. So if you want to take my life, do it now. Smiling at us, Ios sat down on the floor and stopped talking.
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"Whew, you're cunning, you kid." Kai smiled bitterly and shook his head, "We are all fully aware of your unfortunate past, how could we still want your life?" Isn't that right, Lancelot? ”
I don't know if it's intentional or not, Kai throws the topic to Lancelot, who is silent on the side.
"My king......" The knight hesitated for a moment, then turned to the maiden and said, "Although this is against the rules of knighthood to hoe the strong and help the weak, if what this young man named Ios says is true, then one day he will become a great trouble for us in Britain." Therefore, subordinates still recommend that you ...... A fair ruling is hereby made. ”
"No, you can't! Regardless of the future, Ios is undoubtedly our companion now. Before we see the real enemy, we kill our companions who have supported each other until now, so what have we become!? "Don't even think about it, I'm directly against it.
"Lord Weigong, if you don't get rid of this young man today, then your subordinates dare to assert that the Saxons will definitely rise within ten years at most! And with all these years of hatred, then their first target was us Britain. Lady Emiya, do you want to see countless soldiers die in the war at that time? Lancelot's tone was respectful, but his determination was not diminished in the slightest, "Your subordinates understand your feelings about defending your friend, but I hope you can start from the overall situation and not affect my king's judgment." ”
"Even if that's really the case, I'll defend Ios to the end today!" For some reason, anger suddenly welled up from the bottom of his heart, "Lancelot, you have followed Artoria to win twelve battles in a row and completely defeat the Saxons. But today you are afraid of a Saxon boy? Where has your courage and courage gone? If one day the Saxons do come to attack, then I will end Ios's life with my own hands! ”
"Lord Emiya, what you say is too idealistic." Lancelot shook his head again and again, "If your subordinates are not mistaken, you must have never participated in a single war." Anyone who has experienced war will never want to step into the battlefield a second time. ”
"This ...... This kind of thing has nothing to do with experience, as long as it is human, it will definitely not ......"
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"Alright, Shirou, and my friend, I have a general understanding of your point of view. Now I make a decision. ”
Then the maiden spoke, and stopped my argument with the knight.
The girl's blue eyes are bright and transparent, as if above the sky, overlooking the gods of the world.
Now she is praised by countless legends, the great knight king of Britain, Artoria Pendragon!
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"Saxons, remember what I say today as King of Britain!" Looking down at Ios, who was sitting on the ground, the girl's slow tone carried an inviolable and powerful momentum, "Britons, they haven't been afraid of things to such an extent. Even if one day you lead your army to invade Camelot, I will return the defeat of the Saxons ten years ago! ”
"Your Majesty the Knight King, I have no doubt that you will be able to do this." Ios smiled and nodded.
"However, if this war does happen, our people will undoubtedly be affected, and this is what I do not want to see. Therefore Saxons, for thy lamentable past," the maiden's eyes fixed on Ios, "I allow you to give a reason that will allow me to spare you today." ”
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"I see. The content of the law is emotional, let me exonerate myself? Your Majesty, this is a decision that is rich in your personal style. ”
Patting the ash on his ass and standing up, Ios said with a hippie smile.
"Answer the king's question quickly, Saxon!" Lancelot exclaimed, "This is just one more procedure, reflecting the impartiality of my king." No matter how much you quibble today, you will die! ”
"Oh, oh, oh, it's so fierce, Your Majesty the Knight King, is your knight so noisy at the trial?" Ios looked trembling and pitiful.
"Damn! Without teaching you a lesson, you don't know what etiquette is! Lancelot stepped forward angrily to repair Ios.
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"Wait a minute, my friend, listen to him first." The girl raised her hand and motioned for the knight to step back first.