Chapter 36: The Hearts of Two People
When Artoria returned to the jungle where she had fought after dealing with what had happened in the castle, she saw Mordred crouching there in a daze.
The ground, which was splashed with the blood of the tentacle monsters during the Great War, has regained its original color at this moment. It is impossible to achieve this kind of clearing effect by ordinary means alone, and it has to be said that the electric light carried by Mordred's treasure has an excellent effect on things like evil paths.
Although they tried their best to clean it, the traces of the trees and treasures that were broken across the sky were deeply engraved in people's hearts.
Since Artoria left just now. Mordred, who had escaped from the inexplicable happiness, suddenly became deep in thought and sad. It's like a sage time after a refresh.
At this point, Mordred's thoughts gradually became clearer. Recalling her performance in the Holy Grail War over the past few days, Mordred felt more and more that her influence on aid was so small. Mordred, who was not part of the Holy Grail War, was additionally summoned as a Saber job. She is familiar with the original plot, and her influence on the plot can be said to be minimal.
What should have happened happened, and what shouldn't have happened didn't happen. In addition to saving his father from being wounded in the left hand by Lucky E's cursed spear and falling into decline, only the relationship with his father has improved.
This should be Mordred's biggest takeaway in the Holy Grail War. But, but, but, say the important thing three times! This Holy Grail War will not last for a month in total. In other words, after fighting the Holy Grail War, she had to go back to ancient Britain to face the "ignorant of people's hearts" King Arthur. This is the point, I feel that my good impression of my father these days has been in vain.
"...", throwing the stone out of his hand, Mordred was very depressed.
She didn't have any wishes that needed to be fulfilled with the help of the Holy Grail. Even if there is, the polluted cup of black water will not be able to exert its due effect. Mordred had no goal at all, and she couldn't even figure out what she was supposed to do.
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Mordred stayed here for a long time, and Artoria waited here for a long time. Maybe Mordred was so engrossed that he didn't notice that there was an extra person behind him.
Artoria had never seen her "son" look so helpless and confused. In other words, Mordred's words would never squat there in a dull daze.
[Shouldn't a child who is praised be happy? I was like a kitten just now, how long have I been out, how did I come back and become like this? Artoria's mind was complicated. In her impression, Mordred will always be very arrogant and will not take anything to heart. Artoria was surprised by her child's performance.
She suddenly realized that she had not, and had never been, seriously concerned about her children. No, I've never looked at her in the eye.
Whether it's when Mordred follows him as a member of the Knights of the Round Table, or when Mordred reveals her identity. Artoria has always looked at her with an extremely "objective" eye. Ever since Mordred joined the Knights of the Round Table, I've been disgusted with her for no reason. This is also the reason why Mordred has always been at the bottom of the round table despite having the ability to match herself.
Even after knowing Mordred's true identity, he couldn't afford to feel even the slightest resentment towards her as a creature of Morgan.
"The king doesn't need any emotion." Now it seems that the sentence I insisted on at the beginning was more like prevarication. At least in the past few days, she was only temporarily trying to cooperate with Mordred because of her relationship with the same servant, and her heart has been completely opened by Mordred.
What's more, this Mordred is not the rebel who rebelled against himself. Mordred, who had just joined the Knights of the Round Table, was just a fledgling "kid" who had just joined the Knights of the Round Table and struggled to become as good as herself and earn her own recognition. Artoria couldn't do the ridiculous act of putting the hatred of the kingdom's fall on her.
[She must be very distressed. After knowing his fate and ending. Artoria thought like this: "Such a naïve child, how did I force her to rebel?] Thinking self-deprecatingly, Artoria shook her head with a wry smile.
Immediately, he slowly stepped forward and sat down beside Mordred.
"Father!" Mordred exclaimed.
Artoria didn't say anything, tapping Mordred's lips to signal her to stop talking and took her into her arms.
Feeling the warmth of her father, Mordred closed her eyes and enjoyed it. There were no words to talk to, but both sides read each other's hearts.
[Although the Holy Grail War is only a few days, it is enough.] It's like a pretty real dream. Even if I return to Britain, I will continue to work hard to be recognized by my father. Just like attacking this father, open the heart of that father! 】
Stroking the back of the girl in her arms, Artoria noticed that Mordred, whose eyes were closed at some point, had fallen asleep.
[But that's good.] With Mordred's head on her lap, Artoria was like putting a child to sleep. [Make it up to you, this belated father's love. 】