142 The Persuasion Is Over (4200 words)

"You mean.... Teacher, were they all deceived by the guy you said about to start the war against Britain? ”

Based on Larry's speculation and what he had explained, this was what Achilles could tell, and with the fact that he felt something was wrong in the coalition, it was a plausible statement.

"Hmm..... Maybe only the princess of Colchis was bewitched, as for the sage of Charon, it is likely that he just went down the trend, and I can't judge the specific situation, after all, I don't have the information at hand, and I don't understand the whole thing clearly, otherwise why would I run to Britain? ”

If Morgan Le Fay used some kind of object as a temptation to bewitch Medea to send an army, then the arrival of Charon made Larry more puzzled, could this witch have anything else to deceive the centaur who was called the sage?

"Is that so?" Under Larry's inducement, Atalanta also seems to have figured out some problems from her conversation with Medea, and these details almost indirectly prove that Larry's statement is correct.

"I feel yes, most likely, both of them were just designed into this game, and when it comes to Greece being so far away on the other side of the European continent, so far away from Britain, if not for something that must be obtained, why is it necessary to go on an expedition and gather so many heroes?"

If it's just about expanding territory or plundering resources through war, then why not start a war nearby? In that case, Rome and Romania around Greece should be the first to be attacked, and it is strange enough that France, Germany, Romania, and Greece could form a coalition.

It's just that for those who unify their armies and start wars, they should not be aware of this abnormality.

Or rather, they were all the same as Medea, who were bewitched by Morgan Le Fay.

Obviously, Achilles and Atalanta were completely convinced of Larry's speculation and the identity he had clarified, and they believed that he did have the idea of negotiating with two people.

It's just that.... That doesn't tell the whole thing.

"Even if that's the case, it doesn't have anything to do with what is happening now." Atalanta shook her head and looked out unconsciously. "Now I just want to protect the children here, and other things have nothing to do with me."

"It's okay to leave this kind of thing to the British knights, you don't think the current Britons are still in the mood to make trouble in their own nests, do you?"

This is where the strange thing about Atalanta's actions is, if it is to prevent the slaughter of children after the siege of the city by the coalition forces in advance, then it is more appropriate, at least after the coalition forces defeat the British army, and Atalanta's current actions are like .....

"It's useless, it's impossible for Britain to defeat the coalition forces, no matter what means they have, it's impossible." Atalanta said with certainty that in her eyes, Britain seemed to have no chance of winning against the coalition forces.

"Why?" If this is true, then there is some truth to Atalanta's early break-in of Camelot, but.... Is the strength of the coalition really that strong?

"Of course, it's a simple comparison of strength, except for the twelve Knights of the Round Table and King Arthur, Britain doesn't seem to have any particularly sophisticated combat power, right?"

Larry nodded, on this timeline, Merlin does not exist, which means that Britain is directly missing a legendary-level magician, and there is no problem with Atalanta's statement.

"In terms of the number of troops, the coalition forces have an absolute advantage, and there is no reason for the coalition forces of the four countries to be overwhelmed by the armies of one country, and the lack of cutting-edge combat power is already doomed to the failure of Britain, not to mention that the princess Medea has also made targeted arrangements for several very famous knights, including King Arthur, even if Britain has great ability, it will definitely not be able to block the attack of the coalition army."

Targeted formation?

Larry thought for a moment, then asked, "Let's say Hercules vs. Lancelot, the first knight of the round table, is this one of the targeted formations?" ”

"Hmph~" Atalanta snorted coldly and shrugged her shoulders, the facts speak for themselves.

It is no wonder that the southern battlefield will be quickly defeated, Medea's spell cannon attack crushed the knight's proud formation, so that the advantage of the knight class was completely weakened, and as the cutting-edge combat power of the Knights of the Round Table at that time, there were only four, and if they were targeted, it was difficult to change the tide of the battle, which also led to the rapid rout of the southern battlefield.

In this way, the rapid defeat of the southern battlefield is not just a coincidence, is it all Medea's response plan arranged in advance?

"That.... What kind of plans do they have in place, can you tell me about them? Larry was still trying to extract more information from the other person's mouth, but that was a bit too blunt.

"Wouldn't you just go and see it on the battlefield? I have nothing to tell you. Atalanta refused to answer Larry's question, and although she and Achilles had come to believe Larry's claims and were somewhat aware that they were designed, that didn't mean that the situation would change.

If Larry only had the idea of obtaining information from the coalition forces from them, there was every reason to do so, which means that Larry had gained some trust, but not all of it.

"Still won't believe me?" Larry scratched the back of his head, Atalanta was more difficult to convince than he expected, and Achilles looked better to talk compared to him.

"So be it!"

Ryry clapped his hands violently, the applause echoed through the monastery, and the cat's ears that were shocked by the sound suddenly stood up, and the strange-eyed Atalanta looked at Ryry, not quite understanding what he was doing now.

"I'm going to negotiate with the knights outside, they are responsible for protecting the children here, what about you, act with me, I don't need you to give me any information, I will definitely stop the attack of the coalition forces, because this is a designed war at all, and there is no need for it to happen."

"What stupid are you talking about?" Atalanta looked annoyed, feeling that Larry hadn't listened to what she was saying.

"With all due respect, Atalanta, your judgment that the defeat of Britain is based on your clear understanding of the strength of the coalition forces and the apparent strength of Britain, is not accurate."

Superficial strength, that's a very important thing.

"Are you saying that there are other figures in Britain who can turn the tide of war?"

"Of course." As he spoke, Larry pointed to himself. "Am I not?"

"Poof." Hearing this, Atalanta didn't say anything, and Achilles on the side had already laughed.

However, his smile only lasted for a moment, because in the next second, Lyry's figure had disappeared from their field of vision, and the next second, Larry appeared in front of them again.

"Although I don't like violence very much, it doesn't mean that I don't have strength, I'm just an intelligence merchant who advocates peace." Exaggerated acting skills tend to have a greater impact on the uninformed.

"And not only me, but the hidden power that Britain has, you can't see, in my current perspective, what I see is the surface strength of the coalition and the full strength of Britain, and on this basis, Britain is bound to win."

"This kind of thing ....." This is just Atalanta's perspective shifting, but although she wants to say, 'It's impossible', she doesn't dare to deny Larry's statement when she thinks of what she just said.

Yes, now both of them can only see each other's superficial strength, but if the real strength of the two sides collides, it is really difficult to say who is strong and who is weak.

"Of course, that's not the biggest reason I've suggested that you leave with me, Atalanta, I don't deny what you're doing, your love for your children is real, but I have to say one thing." Larry was silent for a moment before continuing, "What you're doing doesn't do the kids here any good. ”

"What did you say?" Atalanta's eyes widened, and a pair of cat ears stood up at the same time, which really looked a little fried.

"Isn't it? You think you're protecting them, but think about the children's perspective. Larry wasn't at all intimidated by the other party's fried appearance, but said with a slightly sarcastic smile, "What do you look like in their eyes?" A monster that came running out of nowhere? A beast that drove his parents and nuns away? Or do you think that the children will trust you unconditionally and that you are here to protect them? ”

“......”

"Well, what you're doing is protecting the children on your own volition, but what about the children themselves? Do you think they're going to think about whether you're here to protect them or harm them? All the child could see was two monster-like men rushing into the place and driving the other adults away. ”

Larry placed her hand on the back of her chair and slowly uttered the last words of the heart.

"Do you think it's good for them? The longer this state continues, the deeper the shadow will be left in their hearts, do you still think this is protecting them? Or do you just want to protect their lives, and as for things like souls, spirits, it doesn't matter if they're gone? ”

Atalanta pursed her lips tightly, unable to say a word of retort to what Larry had said.

Yes, here, in Britain, Atalanta is the outsider, will the children know what Atalanta thinks? No, her ideas are good, and her approach is wrong.

And Atalanta, who was silent in pain and self-blame, obviously did not realize this.

It was only when Larry pointed it out that she realized that her approach was a bit too reckless, or that she hadn't considered the consequences at all.

Realizing the bad impression her actions had made on the children, Atalanta's eyes finally faltered, and that was what Larry needed.

"So, are you going to stay here and continue your wrongdoing? I don't need to say more, Atalanta, you can judge for yourself what kind of impact it will have on them if you continue to do this. ”

Taking advantage of the victory, Larry did not give Atalanta the slightest chance to ease, rather, there was no need for such a gap.

"I also said, I won't look down on your thoughts, that's not wrong, it's just that your method is wrong, all I can do now is to help you undo this wrong behavior, if you want to really protect these children comprehensively, you should act with me."

If Larry were looking at himself from the perspective of a third person, he would definitely feel that he was doing the same trick as a profiteer at this time, but it wasn't, Larry knew what Atalanta was thinking, and he also understood how many people criticized her under the pen of another person, and it was precisely because of the wrong approach that Larry wanted her to have a new chance.

Even if that opportunity was just right for Larry, that's fine.

"Well, you're right." Lowering her head a little dullly, this time Atalanta did not become as angry as before, but leaned her head back on the bench with a somewhat depressed expression, looking like she had been hit hard.

It's also inevitable, when people are silent in their own world, only to find that they have done something wrong, it doesn't feel good to think about it, and Larry has had such times.

"So ....."

"Yes, I agree with your plan, but do you really have what it takes to convince people from outside? If I'm not mistaken, that one.... I guess it's the Knights of the Round Table. Atalanta looked up slightly, looking at Larry.

"Leave it to me and Artoria at ease." As he spoke, Larry winked at Lily, who responded with a smile.

"So, what about Achilles, what are you going to do?"

As soon as the conversation turned, Larry asked Achilles again.

"Hmm.... What to do, if the eldest sister wants to go with you, I won't have anything to do to stay here, but you definitely won't do anything to the British, right? In that case..... I'm just a little bored. Achilles held his head in his hands and leaned back in his chair to look at the sky in thought.

If he can't fight the Knights of the Round Table, where does his desire to fight a powerful enemy go?

"Well, it's actually quite simple." Larry smiled and rubbed his hands, this time, he was indeed a real profiteer. "What do you think of Hercules as an opponent?"

"Hey, are you going to let me fight with my fellow men? I said in advance that even if I act with you, it doesn't mean that I will help you, and even if I don't fight Britain, it doesn't mean that I will help you fight back against my countrymen. ”

At this point, Achilles is still very sure, although it seems that this person is very arrogant and has no scheming, but he still understands some of Layry's thoughts, so he will definitely not be used as a knife by Layry.

"Is that so? But that's okay, I still have a good opponent for you. Achilles' answer was also within Larry's expectations, after all, he was a student of the sage Charon, and basically he was not the kind of guy who only had strength and no brains, not to mention that Achilles himself was also a famous hero in Greek mythology.

Larry held out his finger and pointed to the sky.

"Do you think that black dragon in the sky is enough to be your opponent?"