Davidian's Holy Grail War

Noknare, who had declared war on the Queen and the Lord, had already left her tent and gone outside, for tomorrow was the decisive battle.

Even for her, her feelings at this moment were quite complex.

Surprisingly, Ritsuka was also wandering around outside alone at this time. The two bumped into each other and started chatting. Ritsuka even talked with Noknare for an hour.

"Your explanation is really good; it's detailed, fluent, clear, and easy to understand."

Noknare was very satisfied with Ritsuka's expression; this magician from another land was truly remarkable. No wonder Castor was able to be influenced by her and progress further.

"After all, this excuse is used so often that I'm tired of saying it again. But it's really great that Noknare understands, but... these are things we'll have to consider in the future."

In response to Ritsuka's words about the future, Noknare smiled and said, "Of course." Chaldea, Heroic Spirits, Lostbelts, Pan-Human History...

These things were so new and beyond her imagination, but it was truly exciting to hear that the world outside Britain was not the Sea of ​​Nothingness but a much wider world.

"However, the fact that the fairies are hiding in the forest, and the world is basically all humans, makes me a little uncomfortable. But it doesn't really matter, after all, that's the law of the world. Just thinking about all the things I need to do and can do in the future makes me so excited!"

At this moment, Noknare acted like a naive young girl in front of Ritsuka, which was quite different from her usual self.

However, Ritsuka felt she could understand, since she usually maintained a queen-like demeanor, it was normal for her to let loose a little now.

However, he also felt that this was what made him similar to Maeve; both of them were the kind of people who could actively strive for something.

Seeing Ritsuka's current expression, Noknare suddenly said, "She always has this expression, just like before. Does that mean I'm on your side too?!"

Just as Ritsuka was about to reply, Noknare immediately stopped her! She felt that if Noknare heard her, she'd be so ashamed she'd roll on the floor!

But the next moment, she really started rolling around on the ground! Ritsuka felt that this person didn't seem like a queen anymore, but really like a child. So Ritsuka could only pull her up immediately, and with that tug, Noknare was pulled directly into his arms.

"Um... I think I used a little too much force. Are you alright, Noknare?" Ritsuka wasn't embarrassed at all, since his understanding of Noknare's feelings was just that of a good friend.

However, Noknare's face turned bright red at this moment, but she still suppressed that strange emotion and said, "It's okay! Anyway, I will definitely defeat Morgan before Castor tomorrow, so you just prepare to be my queen!"

With that, she pulled away from Ritsuka's embrace. Even as she left, she declared that she would not repeat the mistakes of her predecessors, and that this time she would definitely rely on her clan to defeat Morgan; the rest of us should just wait and see!

“We’re all watching, but Caster won’t lose, and... humans aren’t as weak as you think, Noknare.”

After saying that, Ritsuka smiled and turned around. The moment he turned around, he saw Oberon standing there, smiling at him.

"Oh my~ I never imagined that Ritsuka, your luck with women would be this good. Let me count on my fingers: Mashu, Bavanshi, Caster, Noknare, and even that Bagst trusts you. Oh my, this is truly unbelievable."

Ritsuka could only manage a wry smile after being teased by Oberon; it didn't seem like something particularly joyful for him.

Chapter 432 The Eve of the Decisive Battle (2)

Upon seeing Oberon, Ritsuka's expression shifted from calm to worry. Oberon's expression, naturally, also lost its previous ease and brightness.

"Is there anything to worry about?" Oberon asked him, and Ritsuka replied that she was worried about Caster. Each time the bell rang, Caster became more distressed than before. Was this really alright?

After Ritsuka's comment, Oberon couldn't help but sigh. Indeed, with Ritsuka's intelligence, how could she not see through this?

“Every time a bell is rung, Caster becomes stronger. At first I thought she was growing, but now it seems that's not the case. It's not growth, it's being released.”

It seems that the physical capabilities of the Paradise Fairy were sealed upon its birth, and the Pilgrimage Bell is what was used to break those seals.

At the same time, the bell also awakens the knowledge, memories, and destiny that should be possessed. Each time Castor rings the bell, he gradually comes to know his mission and his destiny.

Now that all six bells have rung, she's probably quite different from the Caster we met in the Nameless Forest.

Oberon spoke of the matter in a rather somber tone, but Ritsuka thought about it carefully before saying, "

I feel fine. She is still herself. Even though time has passed and she has awakened to her mission, Custer is still the same Custer!

Rather... don't you think she's becoming increasingly free? Living boldly, boldly doing what she wants to do.

"Eh! Is that so? Now that you mention it, it does seem to make sense!" Oberon was taken aback by Ritsuka's optimism. But thinking about it carefully, Caster really hadn't changed much.

"Moreover, with the blessing of Artoria's dragon blood, Caster is no ordinary being now. What I'm truly worried about is her so-called mission and destiny."

Morgan and she are both fairies from Paradise, so Morgan's strength means she also experienced the pilgrimage, but she didn't fulfill that destiny... So, what exactly was it?

After Ritsuka said that, Oberon looked surprised. He hadn't expected Ritsuka to have thought of that; his mind was just too sharp!

"Even I don't know the answer to that. It's probably something only the fairies of Paradise would know. But Ritsuka, do you remember what I said before? In this Lostbelt, we are just observers, and witnessing is our duty."

Ritsuka nodded in response to Oberon's question; of course he remembered it.

Only after receiving Ritsuka's confirmation did Oberon continue, "That's right, so there's no way we can save Britain, and Artoria's fate..."

That belongs solely to her; we cannot change it, regardless of the outcome… good or bad. Our mission is to obtain the weapon to fight the alien god and leave as quickly as possible.”

Hearing this, Ritsuka rarely showed indignation. Was he really just going to respond and do nothing? If the final fate was good, then it didn't matter. But if that destiny ultimately determined Caster's fate…

“I know that I respect your will and determination. Not for Chaldea, but for the path you have personally walked so far.”

If, after defeating Morgan, you still wish to save Britain… no, I mean help Castor, then I'm willing to lend my support. Although, from a pan-human history perspective, this seems like an unnecessary detour.”

Oberon saw through Ritsuka's thoughts, and his words surprised Ritsuka, which even slightly lessened his doubts about Oberon.

Therefore, Ritsuka now revealed his truest thoughts—more than the divine weaponry meant to fight against the alien god, he now wanted to protect Caster.

"Of course you can. Those who ultimately achieve great things are all humans who strive 'for themselves'. Although you want to protect Castor, it's because that's your truest thought, without any hypocrisy."

Oberon suddenly felt a little shy at this point, but he still mustered his determination to continue encouraging Ritsuka:

"Because I've also come this far alone, I can understand how you feel to some extent. How should I put it? It wouldn't hurt to indulge yourself a little, taking about 10% of the effort you've put in, right?"

Upon hearing his words, Ritsuka smiled knowingly. However, Oberon immediately coughed twice and said seriously:

"Well, Caster is another matter. I don't intend to indulge her. If I really want to let her have her way, I'll have to wait until after I've defeated Morgan."

She clearly has low self-esteem, yet she's fiercely competitive—a rather troublesome personality trait. Without a sense of mission driving her, she might head in a completely strange direction.

Hearing this, even Ritsuka, who was determined to always side with Caster, couldn't help but laugh. He could only say that Oberon was really very strict with Caster, just like a father.

Upon hearing Ritsuka's words, Oberon immediately became agitated and loudly defended himself:

"Father... Father? Me? No, no! I'm just worried! After all, that girl always does unexpected things, and I don't know how many times I've secretly helped her out! I really wish she could be a little more demure like a princess!"

At this point, Oberon quickly coughed twice more, pretending to be serious, and told Ritsuka to forget what he had just said, since it was a small slip of his tongue.

"Well, I think it's fine for Caster to stay the way she is. You never get tired of looking at her, she always makes you hold your breath. Ah! Seriously, you're practically smirking! Is it that funny?"

After Oberon said that, Ritsuka just smiled and asked Oberon, "So, Oberon, have you found your Shining Titania yet?"

Upon being asked this, Oberon was momentarily stunned. However, he then replied, "That's hard to say. Although it's the current situation, I am indeed still searching."

Even in stories created at will, she was merely a minor detail cut out for the sake of convenience. She was a useful stage prop existing only in that particular context; no one considered her happiness.

However, the so-called supporting characters only need to be in this way. Considering each one individually would only make reality unstable. We cannot expect readers to have such rich imaginations, and the same is true for playwrights who write scripts.

All of this is ultimately just a fairy tale; anything superfluous is forgotten after the page is turned. That's how she came to be. So, it's alright. My queen can't truly exist.

He spoke at length in one breath, and unusually, for some reason, Ritsuka felt that what he was saying... was about Caster.

"Alright, you should go to sleep now! After all, you're the main force in the siege tomorrow. I'll have it easy; I just need to keep an eye on Bagst. Good luck, Ritsuka. Everything will be over by tomorrow."

Chapter 433 Oberon and Castor

However, even though Ritsuka went to rest, Oberon wouldn't. Instead, he went to find Caster.

Just now, Castor had just returned from his commotion with Noknare over there. After all, the siege was tomorrow, and everyone was actually talking to their friends about their innermost thoughts.

"Really... Noknare actually writing instructions for every single soldier? That kind of thing should be left to the platoon leader."

Northern fairies are relatively simple-minded, so they focus all their problem-solving efforts on people who can use their brains, right?

However, they were all very honest, uniformly dressed, and utterly loyal to Noknare. The Round Table Army members were also roused, so that tomorrow's battle would also be..."

Caster walked towards Ritsuka's tent, talking to herself, but just as she finished her monologue, Oberon interrupted her:

"The pilgrimage will proceed smoothly as predicted, and Morgan will be defeated without any sacrifice. The pilgrimage will go very well, and no one will fall behind."

The reorganization of the rebel army was also flawless; there wasn't a single member of the Queen's army with ulterior motives. This should lead to a satisfactory conclusion, right, Caster?

Provoked by Auberon's words, Caster's expression immediately turned uncomfortable. Seeing this, Auberon could only say:

“You seem quite concerned about Gareth’s situation. The prophecy foretold her fate. The Round Table Fortress was burned to the ground, and the Water Bell appeared in the world. It wasn’t your fault, and she didn’t fall behind; she was simply replaced by someone else. It was destiny.”

However, Castor simply said, "Do you really think so?"

Oberon gave a matter-of-fact, reassuring smile and explained, "Of course, otherwise Gareth wouldn't have died with her eyes open, would she? Even at her last moment, she was thinking about continuing to fight, which is why she was able to summon the strongest Miracle-type..."

But Caster interrupted him without hesitation. She wasn't talking about Gareth, but about what Oberon had said about not making any sacrifices.

The rebels do have a high chance of winning; Gareth is incredibly strong right now, ridiculously so. But not everyone is like her. Everyone in the Round Table, especially humans, will die.

"You clearly think that way, but you reassured me by saying 'there were no sacrifices.' And you even mentioned the Queen's Army..."

"Oberon, you've known Noknare for a long time, haven't you? Otherwise, you wouldn't have had the chance to meet her or even persuade her to support us in the Battle of Lentinium."

After being exposed by Caster, Oberon could only awkwardly reply that it was true.

However, he immediately began to defend himself, saying that if Castor had known all along that he and Noknare were actually friends, then Castor might not have trusted him, and this was a necessary cover-up.

"Not only that, back in Norwich, you did know Mash, but you pretended in front of everyone that it was the first time you had met her."

You always knew she was in Norwich, but you didn't tell everyone until Lord David came before them.

Caster was well aware of the reason behind this: if Fujimaru Ritsuka had known where Mashu was too early, there might not have been that break in Wales.

Emotional restraint is the best form of restraint; pity for the little fairies is truly a powerful emotional tool.

"Also, during the battle with David and his men, you simply couldn't have repaired Morgan's magic circle."