"Shirou...... The choice is yours. Whatever you decide, I'll support you. ”

The girl said, tilting her head slightly, leaving the decision entirely to me.

I looked up at Iskandar, who was full of heroism, and then looked down at the quiet and reserved girl.

The most famous conqueror in history and the holiest guardian of the present age miraculously appeared on this land of Britain at the same time, facing each other.

And now, one of my decisions will determine whether the two of them will meet each other in the next moment, or whether they will shake hands and make peace.

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At this time, in the British legion behind them, the soldiers were also talking.

"Hey, do you think Lady Emiya will agree to Iskandar's request? It feels like he's still hesitating. ”

"I think it's very likely, no, it's almost certain. After all, Lord Wei's love for the king goes deep into the bone marrow, which is something that the whole of Britain knows at present. Since Iskandar promised not to harm the king, the Lord of the Guardian will be able to accept the submission of his vassals......"

"Hmm...... Secretly, I feel that Iskander's conditions are simply equivalent to nothing. Just a verbal softness, the other party will withdraw the army, and will not interfere in any affairs of Britain, where can such a good thing be found? In other words, I must have agreed without hesitation, and whoever disagrees is a fool! ”

"you, not everyone is as willing to be a shameless traitor as you are! Wouldn't Britain really become part of the Macedonian Empire? Do you want the shame that the Roman Empire inflicted on us to repeat it again? Britain has managed to become independent under the leadership of the Knight King, and it would be too sad to be a vassal to others......"

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I closed my eyes gently and took a few deep breaths of the morning air, which was still a little cool around me.

When I opened my eyes again, my mind was much calmer, and all the noise around me was cleared out.

"Iskandar, I have made a decision by virtue of my current capacity as commander of all the British armies. But before I make an announcement, allow me to say a few words. ”

I walked slowly towards Iskandar on the other side.

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"Oh? This king would like to hear about it. Iskandar looked interested, and spread out his broad palms for me to continue.

The audience fell silent, and tens of thousands of eyes stared at me without blinking.

Although the number of people I faced this time was unprecedented, I didn't feel the slightest nervousness or uneasiness in my heart.

Because, the heart that has been absolutely convinced and has never changed can be said with incomparable pride whenever and wherever it is!

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"Iskander, I admire your bold heart and ambition like something I have never had." I confronted Iskandar and spoke frankly about my inner thoughts.

"For me, my biggest dream is to be happy with Artoria for the rest of my life. It may seem to you that this is incomparably small enough to be called a dream. But that's what I've been asking for all my life, so you can laugh at me as much as you like. ”

"Not really, little ghost. Never before has the king not had the slightest thought of mocking you in his heart. On the contrary, the king's respect for you at this moment is probably no less than your share of this king. Iskandar gave me a thumbs up in front of me, and his tone did not hide the intensity of appreciation, "The courage to give up everything for the people you love is not something that ordinary people can use. Little ghost, you are already a true warrior in the eyes of this king! ”

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"Thank you for your compliment, Your Excellency the King of Conquest, but please listen to what I have to say first." I shook my head and continued.

"Iskander, though I don't have the ambition to conquer the world as you do, but I know what it's like to have the whole world. Because ah, for me, Artoria is my whole world! ”

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When Iskandar heard this, the smile on his face gradually disappeared and turned into a solemn color that he had never seen before.

"Indeed, I have never experienced the joy of conquering every city, fighting the enemy to the fullest, and enjoying the joy of victory with my subordinates. I don't know how majestic it is to reign over the world and to be supported by all the people. ”

“…… However, since I met Artoria, I remember every smile she has ever felt from the bottom of my heart, when, where and why, and I have never forgotten it once! ”

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"So, just now, I made a decision. I hope that Artoria's smile will last forever, that it will be a joy that comes from the heart at all times and in all places, and that not even the slightest bitter smile or forced smile will be allowed to be mixed in. ”

"Iskandar, if I had agreed to your request, perhaps the people of Britain would have been happy for the rest of their lives, and the British soldiers would have been glad that they had been spared the sacrifice. But what is certain is that Artoria will be saddened by the fact that Britain has become a vassal state, and then doubt her talents as a king, and fall into self-denial again. This is something I will never allow to happen! ”

"So, Iskander, your kindness is in my heart, and I recognize you as the greatest conqueror in the history of mankind. However, due to the above reasons, I am unable to accede to your request. ”

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With that, I turned my back to Iskander, who had fallen completely silent, and my eyes swept over the face of a British soldier.

Most of these soldiers were the first time I had seen them. Still, I clearly noticed that there was some kind of sparkle in the eyes of every soldier in front of me.

With a slight smile, I understood what to say.

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"I'm sorry guys, because I'm alone in my waywardness, dragging you all into this troubled water. If you want to complain, do it now, no matter what you say, I won't talk back! ”

The soldiers looked at each other, and they all smiled with relief on their faces.

"Lord Emiya, you are so stubborn, so that Britain is facing the danger of destruction, and when the war is over, you have to give Britain an explanation." One of the soldiers smiled heartily, "Make up for it with a magnificent wedding between you and the king!" ”

"Yes, yes, if we don't make the king the most beautiful bride in the world, we won't spare you! Leave the decoration and decoration of the wedding scene to us! If we are still alive by then......" As soon as the words fell, many soldiers immediately responded in unison.

“…… One thing to add, don't put wine on the wedding scene! I don't know where a voice said in a wilted voice.