I must draw my sword immediately!

Chapter 29 Wang Lai Admits, Wang Lai Bears the Burden!
An atmosphere of despair spread across the silent plains in an instant.

Nearly a hundred gazes shifted from astonishment to trembling, and then to fear.
Finally, it solidified into despair.

He was stunned and enraged as if he had been betrayed.

Countless gazes, suddenly turning icy, instantly focused on Suya.

Even Lukan, who was kneeling beside Suya, changed his expression, thinking to himself, "Has this kid gone mad?"

Hasn't he hinted enough?
If they are deserters, then what about you, the heir to the kingdom? Aren't you also a coward who ran away with his tail between his legs in front of the Conqueror King's army?

What right do you have to talk about us like that?

The same thought as Lucan simultaneously occurred in the minds of every knight present.

Suya, amidst the oppressive atmosphere, let out a deep breath. He surveyed his surroundings, his gaze sweeping over the knights kneeling before him.

Then, Suya closed her eyes, gritted her teeth, and continued speaking:

"I am not your king!"

"I, too, am a helpless deserter in the face of this disaster!"

Hearing this, the knights exchanged bewildered glances, some of them confused, but the coldness in their eyes lessened slightly as they listened to Suya continue:

"My careless act of leading my cavalry away almost cost me my life,"

"but--"

“At that moment, it was Hector, it was you, who saved me when I was in my most desperate moment.”

"And now, you want to call a deserter like me king!"

Suya opened her eyes, a hint of panic in them, and earnestly addressed the group of knights:

"I cannot accept the excuse Hector gave me against my conscience. I was only charging forward to save my life. I only just found out my own identity!"

"I apologize, everyone!"

"As someone who aspires to become a knight, I cannot break the vow I am about to make—"

"I must treat my friends with sincerity!"

“I absolutely cannot agree with Hector making you, the warriors, share this humiliation with me in order to cover up my guilt!”

Suya gritted her teeth, her gaze sweeping across the faces of the knights before her.

He suddenly raised his hand and pounded it against his chest, his voice booming:
“You are true warriors who followed Hector in breaking through the encirclement, who disregarded life and death. I cannot let you bear this infamy because of my mistake!”

"Therefore, if you are deserters, I cannot be your king and accept your allegiance!"

"A knight may pledge allegiance to a false king, but a knight must never bear the sins of a false king!"

The words fell.

The knights present looked up in surprise. Among them, the cavalry captain, the one with the small mustache, suddenly realized what was going on. Then, with a hint of pity on his face, he couldn't help but speak up to dissuade them:
"My king, you need not do this!"

"We...we actually are too."

They wanted to live, and they didn't want to die.
That's why they deliberately turned a blind eye after learning that 'Hector' was not 'Hector'—as true confidants of Hector, how could they not recognize their master's true identity after spending several days together?

That's why they followed 'Hector,' choosing not to expose his lame excuses, but instead helping him cover them up at every turn. In the end, even under such an absurd reason, they chose to betray their allies and abandon them.

now,

Compared to the sincere, upright, and noble heir to the kingdom before him,
They are the ones who know best, are the most frivolous and slippery, and are the most vicious and cunning!

However, because of the oath he took when he became a professional,

No matter how conflicted, guilty, or even eager the mustachioed knight was to confess everything,
He simply couldn't continue speaking.

If he continues, he will die.

His desire for his own life outweighed his loyalty to the king, a fact that filled him with a profound sense of transgression. Unable to articulate it, he could only murmur, his lips trembling, looking at Suya with an apologetic expression.

"You don't need to say anything more!"

Suya took a deep breath and immediately declared that the matter had been classified as such.

He suddenly changed the subject and said in a deep voice:
"King Uther is dead, the British army is in disarray, and the throne is vacant. I have no intention of becoming king, nor am I qualified to be king of Britain."

"but--"

"Now, someone must step forward to change all of this, and someone must take on the responsibility that no one else is willing to bear!"

"I'm willing to work for this!"

"Now, follow me," "and I will acknowledge your achievements!"

"I will bear your sins!"

"Our most important task right now is—"

And then,
Lukan suddenly spoke, interrupting Suya before she could finish her sentence, and shouted passionately:
"Our primary goal right now is to support the new king's ascension to the throne and restore order to the kingdom's affairs!"

"Britain has the strength to resist Macedonia!"

"Those mighty knights, heroes, and the mythical and legendary heroes and their knightly orders—they have not yet joined this war!"

"We've only encountered a minor setback temporarily!"

"And only he—"

“Sua Pendragon is qualified to command these legends!”

Upon hearing these words, especially the words 'King of the Realm' and 'Legend', the kneeling knights' eyes lit up, and their previously negative emotions turned into high spirits.

Lucan didn't care how Arthur Pendragon had become Sua Pendragon from the magician girl's mouth, but in keeping with his professional attitude as a con artist, he immediately started spouting nonsense:
"Gentlemen, our actions at this moment are righteous!"

"Our king is noble!"

"And our future will surely be one of victory!"

Suya couldn't help but glance at him out of the corner of her eye, thinking to herself, "How come this Hector is different from the description in the book? Isn't he supposed to be a man of few words, hardworking and practical?"

But why is this person so good at public speaking? Why did I get a little excited along with them?
Suya was afraid that the other party would immediately follow up with "Applause, I understand."

And then,
Lucan took a deep breath.

He twirled the long spear in his hand, leveled it, and presented it to Suya with both hands.

"Suya Pendragon!"

"Your character is admirable, your will is awe-inspiring, and without a doubt, you are the true king of Britain!"

Lukan solemnly bowed his head before Suya and shouted:
"I swear to serve you to the death!"

With this remark,
The cavalrymen kneeling and gazing up at Suya could no longer contain themselves. They lowered their heads, drew their swords, raised them with both hands towards Suya, and unanimously acknowledged him:

"You are an upright king!"

"We swear to serve you to the death!"

With this remark,
Suya only heard a loud clanging sound of dice beside her ear!
[Talent: Legendary Heart, triggered!]

You have successfully conducted a small-scale fraud ritual.

[Your 'King (Ex)' pathway progress (100/100), progress satisfied, ritual conditions met—]

You have received a new E-rank job: Scammer.

[You have acquired the job placement skill: The Conman's Temperament.]

But Suya didn't have time to look closely.
After casually accepting the yellow spear handed to him by his 'adoptive father'
He quickly revealed his true intentions after rambling on for so long—

"Hector, do you know your crime?"

Lukan was taken aback: "Huh?"

Suya lowered her voice seriously, but deliberately in a way that everyone around her could hear, and said in a deep voice:

"You want to make the warriors bear the blame for me, and let the noble knights suffer slander for no reason!"

"I'm temporarily confiscating your weapons and mount—"

"Your punishment is to walk alongside the group!"

now,

Looking at the blond boy before him, who was increasingly exuding a 'kingly aura,' he received what seemed like a mere hint or a mild punishment.

Lukan was struck in a vital spot by a critical hit!
Heaven have mercy! After being captured by King Uther, he suffered so much, yet he received hardly any reward. The most valuable thing he got was this stolen spear!

But he couldn't refuse, and could only watch as Suya took his gun and unceremoniously mounted his white horse.

The entire group followed and began their journey home.

Lucan's smile behind the mask froze instantly.

(End of this chapter)