People in Type-Moon have a hero simulator.

Nemesis: You consider that boy named Artorius your nemesis, and your attributes will increase when you fight him.

……

Fujimaru Kyoya had repeatedly confirmed that only he could see this panel; it was proof of his existence as Fujimaru Kyoya.

This is just a scene simulated by the "Hero Simulator". Once this scenario ends, we should be able to go back.

Fujimaru Kyoya slowly walked towards the sword in the stone. He wasn't King Arthur, so he couldn't pull out the sword. But since he was already here, he might as well give it a try.

You approached this sword of kingship, even though you already knew the answer, you still intended to try.

You grasped it, but couldn't pull it out.

You are not qualified. You are not qualified, therefore you are not qualified.

It can't be pulled out.

Based on his experience, Fujimaru Kyoya should have been able to pull it out, but something was missing from him, and he was not recognized by the sword at all.

That's understandable, after all, he's not King Arthur, and he came here to draw his sword with the intention of "pilgrimage to the holy site".

But what's with this simulator's tone? It's absolutely unbearable!

Fujimaru Kyoya channeled his magic power into the sword in the stone; this time, he was going all out.

[You refused to give up and used all your magic power. In the process, you experienced changes in the use of magic power and gained the talent "Magic Release (Water)".]

[Awakening of the talent "Magic Release": The skill of manipulating flowing water by releasing magic outside the body; the sharpness of the rapidly flowing water is beyond everyone's imagination.]

You exerted all your strength, but the sword in the stone remained unmoved.

Okay, let's get started.

Seeing that the sword in the stone remained motionless, Fujimaru Kyoya decided not to stay any longer. Now that the sun was setting, he figured King Arthur wouldn't be coming here today.

Although the Sword in the Stone is a good weapon, he himself is blessed by a holy sword and will surely obtain a holy sword in his life. So why force himself to obtain the Sword in the Stone?

"It's just a pity that I didn't get to see King Arthur."

Even without deliberately seeking knowledge, Fujimaru Kyo had heard of the story of King Arthur: the battle between the red and white dragons, the disintegration of the Knights of the Round Table, the choice between sword and scabbard...

I really don't know what kind of hero he was.

"Hmm? That tuft of hair?"

Just as Fujimaru Kyoya was pondering, a tuft of hair swaying in the wind caught his attention. He remembered someone who was short and thin but had extraordinary strength and had defeated him.

"Artoria?"

“Lloyd? Have you seen my brother? He forgot his sword.”

The "boy" named Artorius heard someone call his name and quickly spotted Fujimaru Kyoya in the crowd.

"Kai? I didn't notice, but look where the most chaotic place is. That guy's foul mouth is sure to get him into a lot of trouble."

Fujimaru Kyoya felt inexplicably nauseous whenever he thought of Kai. When he first learned just how foul Kai's mouth was, he even doubted that he was in Britain or Zaun.

"Thank you, Lloyd, then I..."

"Artoria, are you just delivering the sword?"

Fujimaru Kyoya looked at the "boy" in front of him. He looked like a woman, but for some reason he always thought of him as a man.

Aside from this inexplicable fact, Fujimaru Kyoya also understood what kind of power this "boy" possessed.

This "boy" is practically a humanoid dragon.

Atolis remained silent, his emerald-green eyes fixed on the direction of the Sword in the Stone, the meaning of which was self-evident.

"It really was you."

Fujimaru Kyoya left with those words and went back.

You've discovered Atolis's true identity, but this hasn't dampened your fighting spirit; instead, it has fueled your desire to become stronger.

You feel a force drawing you in, a force that seems to have always been a part of you, now summoned by your fighting spirit.

You walk into the forest and wade in the stream; you feel it getting closer and closer.

You put your hand into the water.

On his way back, Fujimaru Kyoya clearly felt a force pulling him, and as the distance between them grew closer, he understood more and more that it was his holy sword calling him.

"found it."

Fujimaru Kyoya grasped something and pulled it out of the stream, revealing a sword that had been buried in the mud.

"Running water never stagnates, and a frequently used door hinge never rusts."

Fujimaru Kyoya looked at the Celtic script on the sword. It was a long, narrow, and slender sword, and when he held it in his hand, he felt a sense of extension of his body.

[You have obtained the "Sword of Everlasting Purity and Eternal Clarity," and you have felt the true meaning of flowing water. Your Noble Phantasm is now unlocked.]

[Noble Phantasm "Running water never stagnates, a door hinge never rusts" unlocked: An anti-personnel Noble Phantasm where sword strikes flow continuously like water, never ceasing until either the user or the enemy is defeated.]

Just as Fujimaru Kyoya found his holy sword, before the Sword of the Chosen King, a "boy" grasped the hilt and drew it, and King Arthur stepped onto the stage of Britain.

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[The sword in the stone was pulled out, and you sensed the changing times, thus embarking on the path of cultivation.]

You defeated a group of bandits and earned some money.

You punished a nobleman who bullied men and women, and you gradually gained some fame.

You encountered a Vortigern army, which you single-handedly defeated, gaining a large sum of money and gradually earning some fame.

……

"A glass of ale."

Fujimaru Kyoya arrived at a tavern. Although it wasn't the first time, the feeling of killing still made him uncomfortable, and he needed some alcohol to numb himself.

But before he could even take a sip, a commotion broke out, as if someone was causing trouble in the tavern.

The noise in the tavern disrupted your thoughts; some sharp and unpleasant words reached your ears, sounding vaguely familiar.

[You look in the direction of the sound and see three people surrounded: a somewhat familiar female knight in a white dress, a white-robed magician with an irritating smile and a built-in flower effect, and finally, your acquaintance, Kai.]

You feel like you've seen that girl before, but you can't quite place where you've seen her.

girl?

Fujimaru Kyoya looked at the girl knight's ahoge (cowlick) swaying in the wind, wondering why he felt this sense of déjà vu.

Artorias!

Fujimaru Kyoya thought of Artoria, whom he regarded as his nemesis, and King Arthur, who pulled the sword from the stone.

This girl has the same blonde hair, the same green eyes, and even the same ahoge (cowlick). Could it be... that she is Atolis's sister?

For some reason, Fujimaru Kyoya's mind suddenly took a sharp turn, thanks to Merlin's illusion magic, which isolated the "concepts" of Artoria and Artoria.

Even if Artoria appeared in the form of a girl, no one would mistake her for King Arthur.

Similarly, when Artoria appears as King Arthur, she doesn't give the impression of being a girl.

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This is Merlin's signature technique, the greatest illusionist of his time—an illusion that can deceive even the world.

Since she's my nemesis's sister, there's no reason not to help her.

Fujimaru Kyoya was never a hero, and his motto was to help his relatives regardless of right or wrong, not to mention why they had a conflict with these people.

But this is Vortigern's territory, and once her identity is exposed, it will become a trump card to restrain Artorius.

Therefore, Fujimaru Kyoya must save her.

"You brat, I regret being born with a mouth."

The scarred man with a fierce expression was carrying a sharp longsword.

He was in a great mood today, and even more so, he was lucky to find such a pretty young girl in this shabby tavern.

It's practically a damn easy item to stand upright.

Scarface was now "standing up straight," just waiting to "fire," but unfortunately, that brat ruined his good mood.

"I absolutely have to be there in front of you later..."

"Bang~"

A loud bang came from the back of Scarface's head. Under the huge impact, Scarface was knocked back his eyes and fell to the ground.

Only then did people notice that behind Scarface stood a black-haired knight, and in his hand was a wooden stick the size of a bowl, stained with bright red blood.

"I'm going to launch a sneak attack."

You've already launched a sneak attack, haven't you?

Even someone as shrewd as Merlin couldn't help but silently complain, wondering why this handsome young knight could so calmly use such a sneak attack.

You're clearly stronger than that scarred guy.

"Lloyd?"

"Let's go, we shouldn't stay here any longer."

Fujimaru Kyoya looked at the crowd around him. Soon they would call the guards, and in the end they would face a city-wide manhunt.

This doesn't pose a threat, but once they attract the White Dragon's attention, it won't be easy for them to leave.

"Where is Artorias? He wasn't with you?"

Fujimaru Kyouya didn't know where the King Arthur had gone, but since Kai was Artorius's older brother, the girl was obviously also connected to Artorius.

Kai glanced at Artoria, and besides silently marveling at Merlin's exceptional illusion magic, he didn't know what else to say.

"Forget it, let's leave quickly."

Kai didn't answer, so Fujimaru Kyo didn't press the matter. After all, there were many people who wanted to know the whereabouts of King Arthur, and it was fine if they didn't believe him.

But leaving here is the priority now.

"This is a tough problem, brothers, let's go together."