National Destiny: Starting with a gender-swapped role as Artoria

"Well……"

I almost fell! But I quickly regained my balance and rushed into the thick smoke in front of me.

He activated the Noble Phantasm Wind's Blessing on the Excalibur in his hand to become invisible, and then deactivated it again.

With the help of the wind that had been blowing away the surrounding black smoke, and after several such cycles, the smoke gradually dissipated, and Artoria finally found the person she was worried about.

A woman dressed exactly like herself was lying in a pit about 10 meters in diameter.

Artoria immediately jumped into the pit and slid down to the woman's side.

"Wu Yue! Wu Yue, are you alright...?"

Artoria was stunned for a moment, and then she saw Wu Yue staring blankly at the blue sky with his beautiful big eyes.

"Have you calmed down yet?"

Artoria stared blankly at Wu Yue, then immediately realized what he meant!

Grip Excalibur tightly with both hands and leap backward! Re-establish your fighting stance!

"Arise! Fight me!"

Wu Yue didn't look at Artoria, but stared blankly at the blue sky, sighing softly.

"Since you're still not appeased, let's continue the fight. But I won't fight back. Come on, do whatever you want to me, as long as you can calm down."

Artoria's fighting instincts did not make her lower her guard; she still looked at the woman lying on the ground in front of her with a serious expression.

As they watched, slowly, the hand gripping the sword of victory began to loosen...

"I said, how about you sit next to me? I'd like to hold your hand."

Wu Yue spoke up.

Artoria's body stiffened slightly. She looked at Wu Yue with a hesitant expression on her face. After glancing around, she began to struggle internally.

After hesitating for a long time, I decided to walk over and sit down next to Wu Yue.

Seeing the person he knew best lying on the ground with a blank expression, looking at her current state.

She was covered in dust, and her blue headband, like herself, had fallen off somewhere. Her hair was also loose.

It's all my fault that I've ended up in this mess; it's all because of my own foolishness...

But I don't regret it, because everyone should be responsible for what they have done.

They clearly betrayed me! Yet they still pretend to be the victim!

I should be really angry... I should be angry and angry forever...

Artoria looked at the woman beneath her, and for some reason, felt an unusual bitterness and heaviness in her heart.

The armored hand extended slightly, but dared not grasp it directly.

Wu Yue smiled helplessly, then stretched out his right hand, but pulled it back halfway through and began to remove the armor on his right hand. Seeing this, Artoria also immediately removed the armor on her right hand.

I want to hold your hand.

Artoria did not answer, but simply lowered her head slightly, letting her bangs cover her eyes and her facial expression.

I could feel my hand being held; it was that familiar feeling, that familiar temperature.

"By the way, Artoria, you rushed over here so anxiously to check on the situation. Were you worried about me?"

Instead of answering immediately, she squeezed the familiar object in her hand to confirm her feelings before speaking.

Yes, I was worried about you.

"That's it...thank you."

"It's nothing, it's what I should do."

"She really has a serious personality, not hiding anything at all, saying whatever she thinks and doing whatever she wants."

"Ah."

Wu Yue turned to look at Artoria and gritted his teeth.

"Artoria, believe me, I really didn't do anything to betray you..."

"That's enough, Wu Yue."

Before Wu Yue could finish speaking, Artoria interrupted him.

"That's enough, Wu Yue. Stop talking about these unpleasant topics. Let bygones be bygones. Even if your body is tainted now, I will still accept you as always."

Wu Yue reached up and touched his forehead, feeling a headache coming on, and then let out a heavy sigh.

"Artoria, isn't this our first time? My body isn't dirty, it's never been dirty from beginning to end. Haven't I said that many times? You have to believe me. I've never betrayed you or anything like that. If I'm dirty, then your body is dirty too."

Hearing Wu Yue's explanation, Artoria's hard-won calm began to burn again. She closed her eyes and started taking deep breaths, trying to calm herself down.

After some time, he looked at Wu Yue again.

“Wu Yue, I’ve already said these words with my dignity intact. Do you still want to humiliate me and shame me like this? Just admit it now, and I will forgive you. I swear on my name.”

"Aaaaaaahhhhhh... Why... Why do you think that?... Why are you so sure I betrayed you?... I didn't do anything..."

"Last night! At 3 a.m.!"

Artoria interrupted Wu Yue's wailing and howling caused by his emotional breakdown with a stern voice.

"At 3 a.m.! You went to Xiaonan's room alone! Didn't you and Xiaonan do things you shouldn't have done?! I heard everything, what are you still denying! You still won't admit it! Do I have to point it out to you?!"

Wu Yue turned to look at Artoria, stunned...

"Oh... I see... no wonder..."

Wu Yue suddenly realized!

Artoria felt a surge of suppressed anger upon seeing Wu Yue's happy expression!

They refused to admit their betrayal, showing no remorse even after being exposed! And they were even so self-righteous!

Is someone like this really worth my effort?! I really misjudged you!

Artoria forcefully shook off Wu Yue's hand and prepared to stand up and go home to pack her luggage!

"You didn't keep listening, did you? What happened between Xiaonan and me afterward?"

"Do you think I have that weird fetish of peeping at other people doing those kinds of things?! I never have..."

"The person I like is Artoria Pendragon."

Wu Yue spoke slowly and deliberately.

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Artoria stared wide-eyed at the woman beneath her, her pink lips slightly parted... completely speechless...

"Huh? What...what did you say?"

"I said, the person I've always loved is Artoria Pendragon, always. I'm sorry, Minami."

Wu Yue took Artoria's hand again and looked at her with a smile.

"That night, this is what I told Xiaonan: I explained my feelings to her and declined her invitation."

"What...what..."

Artoria stared at Wu Yue in shock... her face filled with disbelief...

"Don't you believe me? How about we go home now and have a meeting where everyone can discuss this matter face to face?"

"me……"

Artoria's face began to blush...

"I think lying is a very bad behavior, Wu Yue! You should correct it!"

Chapter 208 The Return of Rufus

Wu Yue looked at Artoria, and then at her looking at him, at the look of confusion and bewilderment on her face, yet also at a desire to confirm something. He smiled.

“I’m telling the truth, I really said that, why don’t you believe me?”

Artoria subconsciously twirled her bangs with her fingers and lowered her head slightly.

"Because of the lack of chastity, betrayal is something that is unforgivable in any era. In my time, it was punishable by death, and... and it's something that really bothers me... It's not that I don't trust you, it's just... it's just that I still can't let it go... I just feel..."

"Okay, I see. Then, just like we said before, we'll hold a general meeting, all in person..."

As Wu Yue spoke, he sensed something, as did Artoria. The two looked straight ahead, and a person with wings on their back slowly descended.

It was Xiao Nan. As soon as she landed, Xiao Nan ran over and squatted down next to Wu Yue with an anxious look on her face. She looked at Artoria.

"What happened? Why are you fighting?"

Wu Yue glanced at Xiao Nan, then at Artoria, and a smile began to appear on his face.

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha……"

For some reason, Wu Yue suddenly laughed, tugged at Artoria's hand, and gestured for her to look at him.

"Ask any questions you have now, it's a great opportunity."