And just like that, our team made it all the way to the city gate.

"Greetings to Lord Bedwell." The two gatekeepers, who had already spotted our figures, saluted the female knight at the front of the line.

"The order has been given, and the king and the Lord of the Guard have returned to Camelot, and all the inhabitants must go out to greet them." The female knight calmly ordered.

"Your Majesty?!" The two guards were visibly stunned, and glanced at me and the girl, who were riding the same horse, behind Bedwell, with a shocked look in their eyes.

"I've seen the king and the guard! The subordinates are clumsy, please punish! However, their reaction was also fast, and they subconsciously knelt on one knee at the same time, and their attitude was extremely respectful.

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"It doesn't have to be that way, just do your job." After calming the nervous guards, I turned to look at the female knight who had already come to my side and said, "Bedwell, don't make such a big fanfare, it looks like I'm deliberately showing off. ”

"It wasn't done on purpose, Eimiya-sama. Whenever the king returns, all the people must welcome each other, not only in Britain, but also in this land. Bedwell shook his head slightly, "Originally, if you and the king had returned by the usual means, this process would have to be repeated in every town in Britain that we passed through on the way. Now it's down to the point where there's only one city, Camelot. So now, this step must not be omitted. ”

“…… Bedwell, forget it this time. The girl who had been holding my waist stuck out her head and whispered to the knight in a voice that only we could hear, "Shirou will be unaccustomed to receiving the gaze of all the inhabitants of Camelot for the first time. ”

"My king...... Since you say so, then ...... "Bedwell looked at me with understanding, and prepared to revoke the order.

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"No, Bedwell, just follow the normal process you said earlier." I raised a hand and stopped her from making the next move.

The slender arms that wrapped around my body exerted a slight force, and the corners of the girl's good-looking eyebrows furrowed slightly.

"Don't worry, I'm not reckless." Smiled and turned around and touched the girl's head covered by bright blonde hair, "I'm just a little worried that our relationship will be doubted by very few people due to overperformance. But since it's the rule, it would be nice to have all the residents of Camelot witness our love together. ”

"Shirou, you...... Whining! The girl looked like she wanted to refute, but was completely blocked by my low head kiss.

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"Trust me, okay?" My lips parted as soon as I touched them, and I smiled at the girl in the same way as usual.

"Uh-huh......" cheeks flushed, and the girl hung her head shyly, her voice almost inaudible.

"Just do what Bedwell said, and pass the order." I looked up at the two straight-eyed guards.

“…… Yes, Emiya-sama! The subordinates will give the order! The two guards took the order and ran all the way into the city.

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"Emiya-sama, are you really okay?" Bedwell cast me a look of concern.

"No problem, leave it to me." I nodded.

I'm willing to do anything for Artoria's sake.

If I have to say, that's what I'm saying right now.

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I don't have the same unwavering conviction as Artoria, and even if no one around me can understand it, I will continue to carry out my ideals until the end.

My previous life could be regarded as unsatisfactory except for the goal of the messenger of justice, which is already very naïve and ridiculous now.

Without ideals, there is naturally no motivation to work hard.

The grades are not bad but definitely not excellent, the friends guarantee a lot but definitely not many, and the life is not boring but definitely not fun.

I have to admit that I am an extremely inconspicuous member of the crowd, and I have long been so numb that I have even forgotten it.

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Until, the encounter with Artoria.

In just ten days of getting along, Emiya Shirou had something he wanted to protect with his life for the first time.

For this, he can give everything he has at all costs.

It's not about whether the idea was distorted, it's just about the real voice.

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It is precisely because of Artoria's company that we have encouraged each other all the way and supported each other to get to where we are now.

Indeed, being alone can be weak, compromised, and unable to muster the courage to take the most crucial step.

However, as long as the two of them are together, they will definitely be brave, and no matter how big the twists and turns, they can overcome them.

So this time, I must also cross it with all my might!

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A moment later, the guards ran back out of breath.

"Report to my king and Lord Weimiya." The guard struggled to adjust his breathing before continuing, "The soldiers and civilians in the city are ready to enter the city at any time!" ”

"Thank you for your hard work." Bedwell nodded, and turned his gaze back to me, "Lord Guard, you and my king's horses must march at the front at a steady and slow pace during the entrance ceremony, so that every resident of Camelot can see you and my king's heroic appearance. ”

"Okay, let's go." Taking a deep breath and holding back the tension that was surging over me, I tried to keep my smile on my face.

"Yes, Einomiya-sama. If you feel any discomfort on the way, please inform your subordinates immediately, and they will immediately resume the escort formation, so that you and the king can go straight to the palace as fast as possible. Seeing that I didn't show anything abnormal, Bedwell just gave me an extra commandment.

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With a command from Bedwell, the heavy city gate slowly opened.

Through the cracks in the gates, I could faintly see the wide streets of the city, with the soldiers and many residents waiting on both sides of the streets.

"It's okay Shirou, they're just subjects under you and me, just like our children." The girl quietly took my somewhat cold hand from behind and soothed, "And don't worry, everything is with me." ”

“…… Artoria, you really want a child. For some reason, at such a formal moment, my mind twitched and said, "When the problem of the red dragon is solved, you will be able to get pregnant." How about we have a wedding and then have a baby? ”

"I ......" The girl's eyes widened completely, and she stammered.

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"Haha, I'm kidding, I'm not nervous at all now."

After fixing the girl's hair, I leaned over and stared at the slowly opening door with a normal expression.

"Uh......h I don't want it to be a joke...... I really want to give Shirou ...... Give birth to a baby...... "The girl behind her didn't seem to have accepted what had just happened, and kept muttering.