Davidian's Holy Grail War

He then withdrew his hand and said to Tonelli, "Wait for me a moment. I'll be right back."

He went to the store and bought the headband with his share of the money.

He didn't use the money Lancelot and Tristan gave him, but instead bought it with his meager savings. He always thought Tonelli would look very good wearing it.

When Davidian ran back with the headband, Tonelli couldn't help but laugh again. She asked happily, "Want me to put it on myself?"

“If possible!” David’s tone revealed his inner joy. He went behind Tonelli and slowly began to tie the hairband for her.

But it was at this moment that his clumsy side was revealed. He had never tied a girl's hair with a ribbon before, and his clumsy hands, which were used to wielding a sword all day, ended up messing up Toneric's hairstyle.

Seeing his clumsy side, Tonelli smiled and put his hands behind his head, gently guiding David's hands and teaching him how to tie a girl's hair.

Under her guidance, David Ann successfully completed the first time in his life that he had ever braided a girl's hair.

Davidian walked back to her, and the small headband suited Tonelli perfectly.

When she smiled again at that moment, Davidian truly felt his heart race. Her innocence and loveliness were fully revealed.

Tonelli gently poked the headband in her hair with her finger before saying to David, "It's very well done for a beginner, it looks great."

Her praise made Davidian beam with joy; the young man's emotions were impossible to hide. Everything was written on his face, and Tonelli could easily read his thoughts.

David's feelings were gradually drawing closer to her, which was a truly good thing for her.

Will he choose me? After learning the whole truth, what will he choose?

Such thoughts arose spontaneously in Toneric's mind, and she could also perceive the feelings within her heart.

This wasn't just David's approach; it was a two-way journey, perhaps built up little by little before. But as time went on, the distance between them kept shrinking.

"Great job, David! Keep it up, you'll be winning this lady over soon!"

Meanwhile, the Lake Knight, who had apparently left early but was actually hiding in the shadows, was already applauding the two's intimate gesture.

That's exactly how young people should be. If all they know is to rigidly practice martial arts, they're no match for being an unparalleled knight.

Davidian's previous behavior seemed somewhat rigid to him, but now he was overjoyed. Wasn't there a chance for these two?

"Sir Tristan, your judgment is indeed excellent; this person is truly remarkable. I can't help but look forward to what adventures and achievements await us in the future."

Lancelot chuckled and blended into the crowd; he still needed to prepare accommodations for the two of them. He wouldn't peek any further; after all, he'd seen enough. Besides… he had nothing to worry about, right?

Chapter 34 Temporary Stay

“Oh, Davidian, Miss Tonerico, here you are. I’ve been looking for you for a while.”

Lancelot dismounted and approached the two men. He had resolved everything, and it was already late. It was time to take them to their lodgings.

"Lord Lancelot, here you go."

David returned the money Lancelot had given him earlier. Lancelot took the bag, smiled, and didn't say anything more.

He knew everything, so naturally he said nothing.

At that moment, Lancelot shoved the reins of his horse into David's hand, then patted him on the back and gestured with his eyes for what he should do.

David understood perfectly, and he led the horse to Tonelli.

"Mount up, I'll lead the horse for you."

Tonelli, of course, did not refuse. She mounted the horse. She had never had such an experience when she was still in Orkney. Should I say that I locked myself in back then?

At this moment, David brought her a sense of novelty she had never experienced before, and at the same time she noticed that David did not have any sense of superiority or inferiority in his heart.

An ordinary, proud knight would not easily do something so self-degrading. Davidian has the strength of an extraordinary knight, but he lacks that pride ingrained in his bones.

In his eyes, he is probably still an ordinary person now, no different from the villagers in Kane Village.

This attitude probably won't change even if he's knighted in the future, even though in the eyes of others, being knighted means he's already transcended the common people and entered the ranks of the nobility.

But perhaps in David's eyes, it was just a job. A job that wouldn't bring him any joy, only more exhaustion.

Lancelot walked beside Davidian, leading the way for the two of them.

He didn't bring any attendants with him; in layman's terms, he was off work at this point.

Now he can enjoy freedom and the joy of strolling the streets with his friends without being bothered by worldly affairs.

The three of them enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and, after a journey that was neither too long nor too short, arrived at the accommodation that Lancelot had arranged for the two of them.

Tonelli dismounted, and Davian returned the reins to Lancelot.

"Here's the key to the place. You can stay here as long as you like. Just let me know if you need anything."

Before you leave, please make sure you enjoy everything Benwick has to offer. It wouldn't be proper hospitality if I didn't ensure my friends left satisfied.

Lancelot handed the key to Davidian before mounting his warhorse, saying these words to the two before leaving.

"Okay, okay, since I'm already here, it would be a shame not to bother you properly."

David tossed the keys in his hand, telling him that he would enjoy his time here.

"Then I'm relieved. I'll get some rest today. I'll be going now."

After Lancelot finished speaking, he turned his horse around and headed towards his residence. After he left, Davidian also began to look around at the residence that he had prepared for himself and Tonelli.

If I had to say, this two-story house is quite nice. Compared to a magnificent palace, this kind of place makes me feel more at ease.

He unlocked the door and entered the house with Tonelli.

Through the moonlight coming from outside, he could see that the interior of the house was very clean and tidy. Tonelli clapped his hands lightly and then raised them upwards.

The ceiling of the room suddenly lit up on its own, which surprised David a little.

It seems her magic skills have improved quite a bit recently. When she was with Tristan, she could also light up a room, but she didn't do it with this ease.

"Your magic skills are getting better and better. Can anyone improve this quickly?" Davidian unsheathed the dark sword from his waist, sprawled on the soft sofa, and immediately became more relaxed than ever before. He hadn't been this relaxed since leaving Cornwall. Life adrift at sea was very tough; he'd never had such a comfortable environment before.

Tonelli couldn't help but look at him. If he hadn't seen his serious expression, Tonelli would have thought he was being sarcastic.

Someone who has practiced swordsmanship for three years and can hold his own against Lancelot, the Knight of the Lake, is now marveling at how quickly someone's magic skills have improved. If you change the tone, that sounds like sarcasm.

For a moment, she really wanted to smash David's head with her staff, but then she went to boil water to prepare a cup of honey water.

She's had a long and tiring day, so she really needs to have something sweet and get a good night's rest.

On this peaceful night, the two settled into their respective rooms and fell asleep soundly. David even drifted off to sleep with a smile on his face; he was in a truly pleasant mood that day.

Seeing him laugh so happily, I almost want to crawl into his dreams and see what he's dreaming about. It's such a good thing that this young man is starting to bravely face his own feelings. Congratulations!

Merlin opened his eyes, ending his observation—or rather, his spying. Having these far-seeing eyes made things very easy; he could see whatever he wanted.

"Oh dear, I still can't neglect what I need to do. It's getting late, time to give Artoria her lesson for today."

After saying that, he went straight into Artoria's dream. In these precious less than three hours of sleep, he had to do his best to instill knowledge in Artoria.

Seeing this familiar scene again, and seeing Merlin, whom he knew so well, Artorius didn't say much. He smiled at Merlin before him, wondering what he would tell him today.

"I have some good news for you today. David has arrived in Benwick. Although he hasn't met King Ban yet, he has fought against Lancelot. Amazingly, he won."

Merlin first shared the good news with Artorius, who couldn't help but show a surprised expression. Had Davian actually secured a victory against that Lake Knight?

"Don't be too surprised. This is a one-time victory. He's not fully developed yet. It was a reckless move that brought him this win. Lancelot has learned his lesson and won't repeat it. If the two of them fight again, I'm afraid David will lose."

Merlin explained the details of their battle to Artoria in detail. Even so, Artoria still felt that Davian had done a very good job.

After all, his opponent was the Lake Knight who was raised by fairies and possessed extraordinary strength. The fact that David was able to achieve such a victory after only three years of training speaks volumes.

I need to work hard and try to win a victory against Hector as soon as possible.

Chapter 35 Merlin's Judgment Was Accurate

After recounting his battle with Lancelot, Merlin then spoke of the relationship between Davian and Toneric.

He recounted their pleasant time together and how indifferent Tonelli was when Davidian mentioned Altoris.

The hatred she harbored for Artorius was irreconcilable, a fact well understood by both Merlin and Artorius.

"Many things were unexpected at first glance. You were created to continue Britain. But humanity is always smarter than we think. Even King Uther couldn't obtain the power of the island, but she did. Perhaps this is how humanity operates."

Merlin could only say that it was something he hadn't seen at the time.

But if you were to ask him if he regrets creating Artoria?

No one would regret it; he was overjoyed, and the dramatic twists and turns of the story unfolded instantly.

Artoria Pendragon, created by humans and possessing dragon blood, and Morgan Pendragon, who inherited the true power of Britain—these two will likely fight until the end of Britain. (After all, Morgan's mother married King Uther, so using the Pendragon surname isn't a problem.)

As for how much pain and how many people will be hurt in a confrontation between two people? What does that have to do with Merlin!?

Anyway, it's not like he's the one suffering. As a half-dream demon, he'd be thrilled long ago by the sight of such a dramatic story. What guilt? He wouldn't even have that kind of feeling.

Artoria also showed a helpless expression. She wasn't completely ignorant, but there were some things she couldn't compromise on. She and Morgan were fundamentally different on different grounds. And that was precisely why she couldn't yield.

"Does David still not know her true identity?"

Altoris brought up the same question again. Hadn't he already introduced him to Gawain? Knowing that Gawain had a child, why was David still continuing to date him?

"We don't know yet~ But if he returns from France, he will eventually land in Orkney. That means he will go to see Gawain again, and King Roth will be there too."

By then, it won't be able to be hidden anymore, and David will face reality. The scene will likely be quite dramatic, and he should be able to end those feelings. Even if it's painful, I think it's necessary for his growth.

Merlin smiled, accepting the development of events as a matter of course; in fact, he felt that this development was the best for him.