I, the Masked Swordsman, started my journey through a Lostbelt.

Chapter 48 A Thank You Fairy Tale, Your Majesty [New book, pink and fresh! Please give flowers! Please give monthly tickets!]

"In that case, I will stay here and keep Your Majesty company."

"You really don't hold back at all."

Du Wei was not deterred by Morgan's queen status at all.

He casually sat down in one of the seats inside the pavilion, seemingly thoroughly enjoying the invitation.

"Does His Majesty perhaps prefer me to follow those tedious rules of conduct for his subjects?"

"Heh, I suppose it's not suitable for you either."

"Fine, I'll make an exception for Bawanshi's sake."

Morgan unexpectedly granted Dewey's request.

This is somewhat surprising.

I don’t know exactly why, but it seems that Morgan’s attitude towards people has softened a little.

Is it really because of Bavanshi?

Du Wei couldn't help but speculate.

"I'd like to ask you the same question again. Du Wei, why do you want to become my knight?"

Morgan stated bluntly.

The questioning was conducted with more seriousness this time than last time.

Staring intently into her pale blue, ethereal eyes, I doubted I could get away with a perfunctory answer.

So why did she ask that question in the first place?

This question flashed through Du Wei's mind.

"I was going to talk about my previous answer... but I'm sure you won't be satisfied if I say it like this?"

"Of course."

Du Wei looked helpless.

Last time he only gave part of the reason.

I haven't revealed my true inner thoughts yet, because some things are difficult to talk about when they touch on deep topics.

At the same time, the sound of birdsong could be heard outside the pavilion.

A bird with blue markings gently landed on Morgan's raised index finger and let out a melodious chirp toward Duvey.

At that moment, Du Wei understood.

I noticed this when we were fighting against the calamity.

This brightly colored bird appears frequently, and I had always thought it was a creature unique to Britain.

Only now, upon seeing him again, do I realize he was a familiar sent by Morgan.

He used to be too casual and didn't pay much attention to things.

Now that the blue-striped bird has appeared here, Morgan must have come to observe its condition several times in the past six months.

She was probably aware of the garrison rebellion.

Well, none of that matters.

Du Wei had absolutely nothing to hide.

This is also the biggest reason why he doesn't care.

As the saying goes, "A person with a straight body has nothing to fear from a crooked shadow."

"Has Your Majesty been observing me all along?"

"Don't ever think you're that valuable. Don't try to change the subject; you haven't answered me yet."

Morgan quickly steered the conversation back to the main topic.

It seems she doesn't want to talk about this anymore, because frankly speaking, it's no different from spying.

Well, it's not that I can't understand it.

After all, he was a human from another world.

Therefore, Du Wei had no objection to Morgan's actions; it would be even better if she could make Morgan believe that she was harmless.

Now I still need to answer Morgan's question.

“I’ve seen everything that happened in Orkneylin; that’s just the nature of the British fairies. Aren’t you very disappointed? Ha, if you feel hatred for it, I can’t help but understand.”

Morgan smiled with a self-deprecating expression.

The next second, her expression turned serious.

"However... I will not tolerate any existence that could threaten the Fairy Kingdom, because this is my Britain."

"I have no hatred towards Britain."

Du Wei smiled faintly and replied.

Morgan's sharp gaze softened slightly upon hearing this, but a hint of doubt appeared in it.

"...Why?"

"Although the fairies of this Britain are a repulsive existence, it doesn't change the fact that...this land taught me what it means to be alive, and gave me something important I'd never had before..."

Du Wei exclaimed from the bottom of his heart.

Fairies are like filthy, black mud, and he found the gem in this quagmire.

I found myself, the one who was supposed to drown.

It was only after arriving in Britain that I felt truly alive, that I had something that could be called important.

So no matter how ugly life may be in this world.

He wouldn't utter the word "regret".

It is this world that has created everything he loves, and for this reason, Du Wei loves this land from the bottom of his heart.

This was the most precious treasure he had ever encountered.

"As a human from another world...did you obtain something important in the fairy kingdom I created...?"

Morgan murmured to himself, deeply moved.

The heart that had sunk into the icy sea, which it thought would remain unmoved, now experienced indescribable feelings.

This applies to both Morgan and Dewey.

"Well... to be precise, I guess I've been redeemed..."

Du Wei revealed a satisfied and pleased smile.

Then, his gaze turned to Morgan.

"Thank you for bringing me this fairy tale called Fairy Kingdom. And thank you for letting me find something important in this beautiful world. This Fairy Kingdom of Britain is so beautiful and enchanting that I will risk everything to protect it, as your fairy knight."

Your Majesty, are you satisfied with my answer?

Du Wei gazed intently at Morgan.

Nothing could be more sincere and pure; this is a redeemed person's gratitude to her.

That's why Du Wei respected Morgan.

Everything that needed to be said had been said, and the two fell into a moment of silence.

Perhaps their inner feelings prevented them from speaking for the time being.

Morgan was unsure how to respond.

Why did I feel a strange and subtle flutter in my heart?

Is this feeling... joy...?

She originally intended to rule the Fairy Kingdom cruelly.

But if that were to be done, it would be too pitiful for the country.

Morgan then softened the tone slightly—

Allow smiles to exist, allow happiness to exist.

Allow for constraints, allow for development.

May this country continue to develop.

Morgan was like a young girl who dreamed of eternal happiness and gave everything for it.

She also anticipated that other guests would visit the Fairy Kingdom.

I wanted to learn from them what my country was like.

How do you feel about my country?

It's a beautiful country, isn't it? A dreamlike country, isn't it?