"Lord Weigong, you have been too humble, the story of you and the king has spread all over Britain, and every people, including me, are full of reverence for you." Baye's eyes flashed with a strange look as he looked at me, "It's just that no one thought that the all-powerful Emiya-sama who saved the country from fire and water would be so young. ”

“…… This must have been a good thing for Bedwell and the others to do. I smiled helplessly.

Recall that in the immediate aftermath of the war, the Knights of the Round Table had summoned more than half of the bards in Britain in their name. At the time, I thought they were just trying to sing the praises of themselves, so I didn't pay much attention to them.

- But I didn't expect that the protagonist was actually me.

"So, Lord Emiya, who was with you just now, is it ——??"

As if thinking of the point, Baye asked with a slight opening of his mouth.

"You're right." I nodded, confirming his guess.

"Oh my God, that's ......" Baye was so excited that he couldn't hide the excitement in his eyes, "This is the first time I've seen it with my own eyes...... When I have children in the future, I must talk about it and brag about it to them! ”

"Is it necessary to exaggerate, we are all just human beings living on the same land and breathing the same air." Shook his head.

"Lord Weigong, I'm not you, I can get the opportunity to get along with the king day and night." Baye said seriously, "For us ordinary people, the king is the supreme being, if it is not for special circumstances, it is difficult to see it once in a lifetime, at most it is just to look at the portrait that circulated from Camelot, or listen to folk rumors." ”

"In this way, if we have the opportunity in the future, we may go around the places a little more, at least not to make this layer of separation so serious."

The distance between the high-ranking knights of Britain and the lower-class people was also a hidden danger from the beginning.

When the king was diligent in his administration and barely left Camelot, his knights naturally followed suit, taking pride in burying their hands without self.

As a result, even though they all lived on the same island, no more than a few hundred miles apart, the king and the Knights of the Round Table were indistinct and inaccessible in the hearts of the people.

Otherwise, they would not have become famous myths and legends.

"Speaking of which, Lord Emiya, I didn't know your identity just now, so I won't offend you......"

When Baye thought of this, his face looked a little more panicked.

"Don't worry, we came out this time to deliberately hide our identities, it's better to say that you didn't recognize us, but it's convenient." I laughed.

"But...... I always feel uneasy that I have to do something for you. Baye scratched his head, a little confused.

"In that case, then I have a proposal."

As I spoke, I held up a finger at him.

"I want you to be a knight again."

"My lord, although I thank you for your kindness, I can't go back...... said Baye with a wry smile, "I myself have been charged with killing my companion and fleeing without permission, and now my appearance has changed drastically, and I can't do it the same as before." ”

"Don't worry, you listen to me first. I don't want you to be a knight, not to go back to Camelot. And there is no need for you to give up your current life and the forces you have cultivated. Rather, it's the opposite, you have to keep the way you are. ”

“…… What do you mean, Eimiya-sama? Baye couldn't help but look at me in confusion.

"I ask you, what kind of existence is a knight in your heart?"

Looking at each other, I asked calmly.

"Defend the land and protect the people, even if you pay with your life!" Valle replied almost instantaneously without thinking.

There is nothing wrong with saying this, but it is only one aspect of the external resistance to aggression. If Britain is to be truly pertained, there must be someone responsible for removing injustice from within, and that responsibility I intend to hand over to you. ”

"If you want to be named, Camelot's knights are all guardian knights, and you are the knight of righteousness!"

"Solemn...... Knight ......," Baye muttered the word, "I really...... Can you still be a knight? ”

"Of course, not only you, but also those of your subordinates who are capable and outstanding, you can also confer the title of knight on my behalf and Artoria."

Valle was silent, looking down at the table in front of him.

I didn't urge, just picked up the wooden cup in front of me and gently sipped the black tea.

This is a very big decision, and you have to give the other person plenty of time to think.

"Emiya-sama, I have a request."

After a while, Baye raised his head slightly and whispered.

"Say, as long as I can do something, I will definitely satisfy you."

Nodding, I was actually prepared in my heart.

It is impossible for the other party to accept my proposal so easily, and it must be accompanied by other conditions.

"I can be a Knight of Justice, but I only swear to you."

"Hey, does this matter? It makes no difference at all to me or Artoria. I was slightly surprised, "Besides, we're all for Britain." ”

"No, it has a lot to do with it, I only want to be a knight for you, Lord Emiya." Baye said very seriously, "I agree with your philosophy and admire your personality, so I am willing to dedicate my loyalty to you without reservation." ”

"This is a precedent that has never been seen before......" I frowned slightly.

Only kings can canonize knights, this is an iron law that has remained unchanged in Britain for hundreds of years.

Even though I've taken over most of Camelot's affairs now, Artoria will always be the nominal king, and that's not going to change.

"Lord Emiya, didn't you just say that there is no difference between swearing to you or to the king? In that case, my oath to you is equivalent to swearing to the king. A look of astuteness flashed in Baye's eyes, "This is what you said, and it is useless to try to regret it." ”

"Okay, okay, then I'll accept your request." I couldn't help but laugh, "But as I said in advance, I'm not familiar with the process of canonizing knights, and I don't have a ready-made coat of arms for you." ”

It's okay to say that as long as there is no problem with the oath, even if you are not proficient, you can barely proceed.

However, each knight had a unique coat of arms, which was usually given to them by the king at the same time as they received the canonization as a unique proof of identity.

I was in a hurry to go out this time, and I didn't expect such an accident to happen, and it was impossible for me to carry a spare coat of arms on my body.