"Mr. Merlin!" And the moment she heard that voice, a look of surprise appeared on Artoria's face, "Where are you, show up quickly!" ”

"Huh? Wizard Merlin?! I was surprised, but I also suddenly remembered the owner of the voice.

Handsome and bewitching in appearance, powerful and weird, the guide and right hand of the Knight King, Merlin, the greatest magician in British legends!

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"That's not going to work." However, Merlin's voice was unhurried, melodiously echoing throughout the hall, "I have entered the ideal country that has been permanently closed, and I will never be able to get out of the 'tower' again." So Artoria, you just think about my handsomeness in the past, and then be sad every day alone, hahaha......"

"Really, the kind of thing you built yourself can't trap you!" As if expected, the girl crossed her arms and tilted her head, "I know that you hid that magic robe made by the elf craftsman in the mezzanine of the chest at the bottom of the Camelot Treasury. Since you can't get out again, I'll just burn it down with a fire, so as not to take up space in vain. ”

"Oh, that's not going to work!" There was finally a hint of urgency in her calm voice, "That's a gift from Vivien herself, even if she gives me the best gin in the world!" ”

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"That...... You two don't want to play anymore, okay......" I smiled bitterly at the void in desperation, "And Merlin, the magician, why are you always elusive?" It's going to scare people to death like this......"

"Oh? Can humans really be frightened to death? Merlin's voice was filled with curiosity and interest, "In that case, I'm going to practice more in the future, and see what kind of funny expressions humans show when they're scared to death." ”

"Please, can you listen to people well......" I couldn't laugh or cry, "and reflect on it once in a while......

"Mr. Merlin, you better come out quickly. Shirou looked like he was about to cry. The girl next to me grabbed my arm and smiled beautifully in a certain direction.

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"Oops, I was found again." Artoria looked at the position and heard a deliberately exaggerated voice, "Then the game of hide and seek is over, next time I will look for you." ”

Immediately, a slender figure of a man appeared in the corner on that side without warning.

Elf-like ears, moonlit silver hair, and that magic robe that immediately reminds people of a garden in full bloom.

There was a faint smile on the perfect face, and the man's beautiful heterochromatic pupils looked at me and Artoria.

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"You...... What is this doing? Merlin was furious, and I hurriedly asked to avoid embarrassment.

"Tsk, that's good." Retracting his gaze, Merlin nodded with satisfaction, "Your strength has improved a lot compared to last time. Looks like Skaha did help. ”

“…… Skaha seniors? When I heard Skaha's name from Merlin's mouth, I suddenly realized, "Ah, when I was in the Shadow Country, Skaha-senpai said that I had met you, and that you had been working hard to get our meeting with her. ”

"Yes, the legend that contains me has come to an end, and it has become my destiny to leave the scene." Merlin shrugged, as if to sigh something, "So I helped you choose a follow-up partner." How's that for Skaha and Camelot? ”

"Mr. Merlin, so far we have not had any friction at all." The girl smiled lightly and said, "And Sister Skaha is the gentlest woman I have ever seen. ”

"Hmph, it looks like the little ghost will be able to legally open a harem soon." Merlin grinned at me, "That's enviable. ”

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"Mr. Merlin!" The girl angrily protested loudly to the magician in front of her, "If you dare to talk nonsense again, I will really be angry!" ”

"Oh, the girl in love looks jealous, and it's so cute." Merlin looked intoxicated, "Artoria, hurry up and get angry at me, let me feel more!" ”

"Stop, stop!" Seeing that the flames in the girl's eyes were about to erupt, I quickly stood up again to play the round, "Magician Merlin, you have come to Camelot this time for something very important, right?" ”

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"Well, of course, it's probably the most important thing in the world." Merlin suddenly turned pale and said solemnly.

“…… What is it? My heart tightened.

Merlin, who has always been used to hip-hop, has a sudden change in his expression, and the impact on people should not be underestimated.

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"Of course it's sightseeing." Merlin held up a finger at us and said solemnly.

“…… Where to go? "I opened my mouth wide.

"Sacred Lake." Merlin said as he held out his hand to me and the girl, "Give me your hand, Vivien wants to see you." ”

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"Vivien, the fairy of the lake?" I said in surprise.

The holy sword that Artoria once possessed was obtained from Vivien, the nymph of the lake.

Vivien...... Is she okay? The girl looked concerned. After all, it was her best female friend.

"Don't you know when you see a real person?" Merlin said, taking the initiative to step forward and shake the hands of both of us at the same time, "If it weren't for Vivien's request, I wouldn't have bothered to come back and observe the lives of the two of you every day." ”

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"Hmm......"

The surrounding scenery darkened instantly, as if someone had turned off the lights in the dark.

I understood that this must have left the palace and entered the sparsely lit outside world.

The rustle of the wind through the leaves of the trees is constantly heard, and the soft soil seems to be stepped on, and the fragrance of plants unique to the forest penetrates into the nostrils from all directions.

The air is humid, and there must be a large lake ahead.

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"Alright, we're here." Letting go of the two of us, Merlin dodged to the side.

Then, the girl and I met at the same time—

A beautiful girl in a black dress sitting on the shore of a vast and clear sacred lake.

Under the moonlight, the girl's slender body is like a dream, as if it is a beautiful picture that does not exist in the world.

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"How, Vivien? At your request, I brought people in. Merlin smiled flatteringly at the girl, "My performance this time is so good, it hasn't been compromised at all, can you consider giving me some reward?" ”

"......" The girl tilted her head, smiled, got up, and walked straight towards Merlin with her arms outstretched.

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"Is it a hug!?" Merlin's face suddenly showed a strong look of excitement, "Haha, Vivian, you are really, so cold on the surface, but in fact, you are still very open inside!" ”

So, Merlin also greeted him with his arms wide open.

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And then—

Vivien dodged beautifully, brushed past Merlin, and hugged the blonde girl who rushed up from behind him.