481 "The Queen"
「————」
It was a cold sound like winter was coming.
When this voice appeared, the whole air was frozen as if the whole air was frozen in the air as if the terrible battlefield and the hellish city were attacked by an invisible blizzard.
Then, a sense of oppression as if the sky was pouring down pervaded, instantly enveloping the entire battlefield.
「————!」
Rig stopped and jerked his head up.
"W-...... is this voice!?"
Woodworth, who was originally angry and vicious, also froze and became frightened.
Gawain, who was lying in a cracked hole, struggled to get up after being punched by Rige, and his eyes began to tremble as he stared into the air.
"Hoo ———"
The wind whistled and blew across the battlefield and across the sky, making the clothes and skirts of a figure that appeared there all the sounds of hunting.
Under such circumstances, the king of this goblin kingdom has come.
"Your Majesty!"
Gawain reacted first, kneeling on one knee on the ground despite his seriously injured body.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"
Woodworth also reacted, and quickly knelt on the ground, bowing his head to the figure in the air.
"Your Majesty...... ...... you left the Jade Throne?"
Even Lancelot, who had returned from the Great Sanctuary and confirmed Aurora's safety, couldn't help but stop in mid-air and look at the figure, his voice full of astonishment.
In this way, the queen slowly fell from the sky, landed in front of Rieger, and also landed in front of Woodworth, opposite Rieger, and imprinted into the eyes of everyone present.
Rige's gaze hadn't been taken off since the other party appeared.
Because, he knew that the queen who appeared in front of him had ruled the entire goblin country of Britain for two thousand years, and had been ruling over all the goblins for two thousand years, occupying the top position of the goblin country.
Such a great being, its appearance is like a legend, beautiful and enchanting.
She wore a robe reminiscent of a royal robe, with a style leaning towards a magician's robe, with a black background and blue edges, exposing her shoulders and part of her skin, which looked somewhat seductive and dangerously beautiful.
She wears a crown of thorns, the scepter in her hand is like a spear and an axe, her long hair is as thin as snow, tied up on one side, and her appearance is even more beautiful, even compared to Lancelot, who is known as the most beautiful goblin in the fairy country, it is not much better.
It's just that, unlike Lancelot, who has a cold face, this beautiful queen is very cold in her eyes and expression.
It is a kind of coldness that regards everything in the world as dispensable, but is attached to only one thing, and can sacrifice everything for it.
This coldness is brutal.
This coldness is unforgiving.
It's like the winter brought by the other party's appearance, it's so terrible, so terrifying.
That's it---
"Queen, Morgan."
As if captured by this dangerous, cold beauty, Rig muttered something like this.
「.........」
Morgan didn't say a word, and looked at Rig from a distance, at his opponent, whom the goblins called the Child of Prophecy, before speaking out after a while.
"You're too grinding."
Naturally, these words were addressed to Lancelot, Gawain, and Woodworth.
"Your Majesty, please!"
The three goblins who had gathered behind Morgan lowered their heads in unison, without making any excuses.
Morgan looked at the three subordinates coldly.
"For the sake of the three of you, I forgive you this time. Morgan said expressionlessly, "But, there's no next time, understand?"
A clan leader and two demons
The fine knight immediately responded, and even the unwilling Woodworth did not refute or justify, and accepted this disposition honestly.
This alone shows how disobedient and terrifying the queen Morgan is in the minds of all the goblins.
Morgan, who had made this disposition, no longer paid attention to Lancelot and the others, as if the three of them no longer existed, and turned his gaze to Rieg again.
「----!」
At this moment, an unprecedented warning suddenly appeared in Lige's heart.
It was a reminder from instinct.
It was an intuitive uneasiness.
Urged by such an alarm, Rig didn't think about it and activated the teleportation magic.
"[Advanced Teleportation]!"
However, the teleportation magic that was activated actually failed, and Rig's figure was blurred for a while, and then returned to its original state.
Rieger's face changed slightly, and he noticed an anomaly.
I saw that in the sense of oppression that swept the audience like winter after Morgan's arrival, there was a faint magic emanating from it.
Under the effect of this magic power, this space seems to be really frozen by an invisible blizzard, and it is completely unable to activate the teleportation magic.
Of course, time magic probably won't work, and maybe even all magic won't.
"Surprised?"
Morgan's voice was heard and reached Rieger's ears.
"This court is specially created for you, and it is the only court that is different from dreams, abysses, frustrations, and the innocent."
"In order for it to work for you, half of the two thousand years I've been on the Jade Throne have been spent with it and another great magic."
"Looking at the way you are now, it seems that my thousands of years of hard work have not been in vain."
With that, Morgan suddenly appeared in front of Rigg.
「........…!「
Li Ge's pupils shrank, and almost subconsciously raised the black knife in his hand, carried the breath of the sun, and slashed at the queen who exuded a dangerous beauty in front of him!
The raging flames suddenly burned on the black knife, causing the black knife to evaporate the atmosphere, cut through the space, and slashed at Morgan with amazing power!
This knife, even if it is an existence like Lancelot, Gawain and Woodworth, you have to do your best to block it!
But Morgan ignored the knife, and instead stretched out a hand and pressed it against Riege's chest.
"Zheng!"
The next moment, centered on Morgan's palm, a magic array appeared.
It was not a traditional circular magic array, but a magic array with horizontal and vertical lines at the upper and lower ends like two interlaced guns.
The magic array seems to be composed of extremely mysterious runes and ancient words, and just looking at it with the naked eye, there is a sense of seeing the sea of stars.
At the moment when this magic array appeared, lines also appeared on Morgan's body.
Suddenly, Rig felt that the power in his body was passing at a speed that was visible to the naked eye!
No! It's not the passage of time!
The power was still in Rig's body, but it seemed to be out of control, hiding itself in the deepest part of Rig's body, instead of filling Rig's whole body as before.
Thanks to this, not only did the flames extinguish on the black knife that Li Ge slashed, but even the strength became dispensable.
"Bang!"
The black knife that was cut off was suddenly bounced open by a magic barrier spread out on Morgan's body, not only did it not cause any damage to Morgan, but even brought Morgan closer to Riege.
"You're ......!"
Rieger's complexion changed again and again, and he was shocked by this unprecedented and astonishing change.
Looking at such Rieger, Morgan's delicate face, which was as cold as winter, couldn't help but show a stunning smile.
"This is another big magic trick I just mentioned, a magic --- "pile" that was created after "mirror", "tower", "court", and "coffin".
"It's a once-in-a-lifetime magic trick."
"In this way, the "pile" between you and me has finally been planted."
Saying this, Morgan's hand on Rieger's chest moved upwards and touched Rieger's cheek, as if he was caressing something dear, and for the first time he confided words that were not cold, but full of emotion.
"This time, you won't be able to leave me again."
"My dearest husband."
"Rieg Brihaut."
It's a whisper as sweet as preserves.
It's also a terrifying murmur like a queen bee biting its prey.
Rieger Brihaut--- When the full name, which should not have been known to anyone other than Artoria, was revealed by the queen in front of him, Riger had only one emotion left in his heart.
That's consternation.
But before the consternation in Rigg's heart could be revealed, Morgan's hand on his face released a wave of magic that hit Rige's brain.
Suddenly, Rieger's consciousness faded.
"Bang!"
The black knife covered in red veins fell to the ground, causing a crisp sound.
Rig involuntarily let go of his weapon, lost consciousness, and fell forward.
Morgan also let go of the scepter-like gun in his hand, hugged Rieger, who was falling to his side, and gently hugged him into his arms.
The movement was incredibly gentle.
"Your Majesty?"
The elves watching this scene widened their eyes in unison.
Woodworth, in particular, seemed to be in disbelief what he was seeing, and a beastly face was confused.
Morgan stroked Rigg's face a few more times, and when he looked up, his eyes and expression had returned to their original coldness.
"I'm going back to the Jade Throne." Morgan unilaterally declared, "You also hurry back to Camelot, and inform all the clan chiefs to come."
Hearing this, Gao Wen, who was still the first to react, asked respectfully.
「…… To summon all the fairy knights and clan leaders? Why is it important? 「
This question was answered in exchange for an answer that was enough to shake the entire Fairy Kingdom of Britain.
"In a month's time, I'll be married at Camelot."
"At that time, whether it is a fairy knight or a clan leader, they will all need to be present."
"I'm not going to save the goblins, but at the very least, you'll have to recognize the Queen's husband's face."
With these words, Morgan hugged Rig and glanced at the three goblins who were frozen there because they were too shocked.
"Salisbury's side will be left to Aurora to take full responsibility, and tell her that I will bear all the damage."
With that, Morgan, who was holding Rigg, picked up the gun and disappeared.
The aura of winter that permeated the surroundings suddenly disappeared along with it, causing the world to return to its original state.
The three goblins didn't get up here for a long time, kneeling there all the time, and didn't react for a long time.
Suddenly--
"What are you kidding--!?
With a roar, Woodworth's body erupted with scorching magic.
"Husband?"
"Wedding?"
"And that person?"
Woodworth went berserk.
"What are you kidding? What are you kidding!!
In a fit of rage, Woodworth unleashed his magic and swept away the rubble around him.
Lancelot and Gawain were also affected, but they only swung left and right, and then landed steadily.
"What are you doing? Woodworth!"
Gawain frowned, scolding as always
up.
This time, however, Woodworth was not dissuaded at all.
"Your Majesty is going to marry someone of unknown origin?" Woodworth roared angrily, "Why!?"
"Aren't they the enemies of the goblin kingdom that came to overthrow His Majesty?"
"Isn't that rubbish that has never contributed anything in Britain?"
"Why do you want that kind of guy? Why ......!?"
Woodworth's anger was greater and more intense than any before.
This shows how unacceptable it was for Woodworth to marry the "prophetic child."
Of course, Gawain was also surprised.
But surprise to surprise, but she didn't feel how unacceptable.
"This is His Majesty's order." Gawain stared at Woodworth and said, "Are you going to disobey?"
Woodworth's anger froze.
Seeing this, Gawain opened his mouth as if he felt pity.
"That is Your Majesty's choice, whether it is right or wrong, we have no right to oppose it, and we have no power to oppose it."
"In Britain, the queen is the supreme ruler, the being who is absolutely right and must obey."
"You should know this very well, right?"
The overly realistic words made Woodworth's whole body tremble violently.
"Damn!"
Woodworthton shattered the rubble next to him with a single claw, easily shattering the rubble that was larger than a floor.
"Damn! Damn it! Damn!"
The patriarch of the Tooth Clan let out an outlet, and slammed into the surroundings with one claw, causing a roar that razed the surroundings to the ground.
Gawain no longer paid attention to Woodworth, but looked at Lancelot, who had been silent.
"Since Your Majesty has given instructions, I will do so." Gawain said to Lancelot, "It's up to you to inform Aurora, okay?"
Lancelot was silent and nodded halfway, not knowing what he was thinking.
Looking at this silent and blood-drenched dragon goblin, Gawain wanted to say something, but found that he had nothing to say.
Lancelot turned around in silence and flew away on his own.
Gawain gave an unhappy expression and turned to leave.
Woodworth was the only one left, and he continued to rage with impotence, and continued to vent his anger without any sense.
.......
About ten minutes later, on the battlefield that turned into a deserted ruin, a figure came quickly.
"Hah...... Ha...... Ha ......"
Holding the staff of choice, Artoria gasped for breath as she looked at the empty ruins, revealing a blank expression.
"Where's Rige?"
"What about Bagger, Lancelot, and Woodworth?"
"Fighting...... How's it going......?"
Artoria, who was belated, missed everything, missed the battle, missed the destined opponent, and missed Rige.
The fairy girl, who was so confused, suddenly discovered something.
Seeing that thing, the fairy girl was stunned at first, and then hurriedly ran over and came to the front of the thing.
The black knife that emitted a scorching heat lay quietly on the ground, as if abandoned by its master.
「..........」
Artoria stared blankly at the knife before bowing her head after a moment.
Long bangs obscured Artoria's face, making Artoria's expression invisible to anyone.
"Rieg ......"
Like a lost child, Artoria first muttered, then raised her head vigorously and began to shout.
"Rieger!"
"Rieger!"
"Where are you!?"
"Come out!"
"Stop teasing me!"
"Teasing me again...... I'm going to be angry......!"
"I'm really angry!"
Artoria tore her throat and shouted everywhere.
"Did you hear that?"
"I'm angry!"
"Angry...... Ah......h
On the dilapidated battlefield, the fairy girl wandered again and again, shouting again and again, and finally returned to the black knife and lowered her eyes.
「…… Why do you tell me to go first, and you will come and join me?"
"Didn't you do it?"
"If you don't do it, that's lying."
"I thought it ...... It's your words...... You won't lie........!"
"Liar!"
Artoria's voice weakened, as if she were crying, and it was very uncomfortable to hear.
After standing like this for a long time, Artoria wiped the corners of her eyes vigorously and cheered up.
"Now is not the time to scold him, let's find out what happened here, and where that big liar has gone."
"When I find him, I'll scold him severely."
"That's right, ruthlessly."
Artoria, who was talking to herself, forced herself not to imagine the most terrible outcome.
That is, Rieg may no longer be alive.
Artoria, completely unaware of this possibility, stretched out her hand and prepared to pick up the black knife on the ground.
"It's hot!"
As a result, Artoria had barely touched the hilt of the knife, and the heat from it had barely burned her.
Artoria hurriedly cast a magic spell to add a layer of protection to her hands, and then carefully picked up the hermit.
Just as Artoria was about to leave, suddenly, a voice stopped her.
"Wait!"
Hearing this, Artoria stopped and looked at the source.
"...... you?"
Artoria looked surprised.
"Huh."
The patriarch of the Wind Clan smiled quietly and beautifully at Artoria.
"Do you want to talk to me?"
The leprechaun came out of the ruins.
Behind him, Lancelot followed silently, like a guard.