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Momo smiled slightly, shook hands with Odysseus, and said, "Then thank you, Your Highness. I believe we will soon restart the negotiations on the agreement that we should have completed."

"Mr. Momo, since you are so confident, then I'll wait for your good news."

After saying this, Odysseus turned to leave, but saw Artoria walking towards him. He patted his forehead and said, "Miss Pendragon, I'm sorry for rudely interrupting our game of chess, but I'm doomed to lose anyway. My chess skills are really not very good, so please don't be angry with me."

"If my younger brother, Xiuzanne, were to meet you, I think he would be amazed by your talent, and the two of you would surely have a wonderful match."

Odysseus nodded politely to Artoria as an apology, and Artoria said, "It's alright, Your Highness. As for the Second Prince you mentioned, I think we will have a wonderful duel one day."

Hearing the subtle hint of weaponry in Artoria's words, Odysseus frowned slightly and said, "Excuse my rudeness, Miss Pendragon, can't you really tell me the origin of your surname? Also, is there some unpleasantness between you or your elders in Britannia? If possible, I would be very happy to help."

Artoria shook her head slightly, looked at Momo, and said, "My surname is Pendragon, nothing special. As for my past, let's not talk about it. Now I am Momo's knight, and Momo is my lord, and that is unshakable."

Odysseus sighed. The name Pendragon itself was nothing special, but the surname itself was legendary.

Britannia's predecessor was the British Empire on the island of Great Britain. The country's name was changed to Britannia two hundred years ago. Britannia's development and expansion, its conquest of the world, and its transformation into one of the world's three powers were all accomplished under the leadership of the current Emperor Charles, which is only a little over ten or twenty years ago.

Therefore, Britannia is in fact a continuation of the British Empire, and the legendary king of this land, Arthur Pendragon, is naturally deeply engraved in the minds of every Britannian.

Many people even idolize Arthur Pendragon, and many of Britannia's current systems, such as the Knights of the Round Table and chivalry, are inherited from Arthur Pendragon.

The surname Pendragon itself has extremely significant meaning.

However, the name Pendragon no longer exists in all of Britannia, and this blonde, blue-eyed, exceptionally talented girl claims to be named Pendragon. How could Odysseus not take notice?

Odysseus believed that the girl was most likely using the alias Pendragon, since the Arthurian lineage had long since ended. However, Odysseus vaguely sensed a regal aura emanating from this girl using the alias Pendragon, and also sensed her dissatisfaction with the current state of Britannia.

Why are they dissatisfied?

Odysseus conceived a theory: this talented girl was originally Britannian, but for some reason left Britannia and sought refuge with the Mommers. She even harbored deep resentment towards Britannia, adopting the alias Pendragon, hoping to one day return and do what the Pendragon name should do.

What is it?

Odysseus didn't want to think about it too much. Logically speaking, with Britannia so powerful right now, he, as the first prince of Britannia, shouldn't feel uneasy because of a girl who harbors hatred towards Britannia. But strangely enough, Odysseus sensed a certain quality about this girl that stirred his heart.

Hopefully… this is just wishful thinking; hopefully she won’t become a formidable enemy of Britannia.

"In that case, I'll take my leave."

Unable to persuade him, Odysseus could only leave, burying his unease deep in his heart.

"Artoria, what just happened?"

As soon as Odysseus left, Asuna dropped her serious expression and went to Artoria's side, affectionately taking Artoria's arm.

As a powerful queen, Artoria has instructed everyone in Valhalla on combat techniques. Coupled with her own charisma, she is probably the most popular person in Valhalla right now.

That's right, it's better than Momo, because Momo has CC by her side. Right now, Momo is being glared at by Argo, Asuna, and Kuroyukihime, and was also abused by the three girls all night yesterday.

"It's nothing. He witnessed my skills and initially tried to recruit me. Later, after learning my surname, he started inquiring about my background. He probably found it strange, since I told him my surname was Pendragon."

“It’s not as simple as just being strange,” Momo smiled slightly and said, “I’m afraid he was also influenced by your aura. When a Briton sees Pendragon with the aura of a king, he will feel a strange emotion in his heart.”

“Odysseus, as a prince of Britannia, would probably feel very uncomfortable in your presence as the real King Arthur. If it were Charles, the emperor who made Britannia so powerful, he might not be affected by your aura. But Odysseus, who is eyeing the throne, is not someone who can face you directly.”

Artoria smiled slightly and said, "Are you making fun of me, Momo? I'm not King Arthur anymore. I don't want to acknowledge the past. Those things... weren't pleasant. You said it yourself, I'm just a girl named Artoria."

Asuna turned around and rolled her eyes at Momo, saying, "Hey, Momo, everyone knows this already, why are you bringing it up?"

“If you hurt Artoria and cause trouble again, no one will forgive you.”

"Okay, okay, don't worry, Asuna."

Momo waved his hand and said, "Artoria, I know you don't want to talk about the past. I just want to ask you if you want to decide about the future."

"Things about the future?"

Artoria was slightly taken aback.

"That's right, things in the future."

“You said you wanted to see how I could bring hope to the world. Now I need your help to bring hope to the world.”

"At the same time, Artoria, if possible, I hope that one day you can return to the land you know so well, in the name of Pendragon, and bring hope to the people there."

"Artoria, you don't want to remember the past, and we won't let you recall the pain of the past. So, let's look forward together!"

"May your glory be restored in this world, and in the future to come."

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075 Male-female pairing

"Mo Mo!"

Asuna cried out in dissatisfaction. Everyone had secretly agreed not to mention Artoria's past, so why did Momo suddenly change his mind?

"Asuna, Momo didn't want me to go back to the past, but to pick myself up and reshape myself through another growth, rather than to find my past self."

It was Artoria who stopped Asuna. Artoria looked at Momo and seemed to understand what Momo meant.

"What was the past like? What am I really? Some things can't be concluded just by thinking. Momo wants me to become a leader again, to slowly examine myself while leading the army in battle, to judge my current state, and then to make my own choices."

Artoria smiled slightly and said, "I understand, but can I think about it?"

"No problem, Artoria. This is just my suggestion. If you think it's worthless, you can refuse me. If you think it's valuable, I welcome you to come back anytime."

Artoria nodded, turned and left, returning to the small garden, seemingly enjoying the quiet and warm environment.

"Mo Mo, what exactly are you..."

Asuna came to Momo's side and took his hand. Momo patted the back of Asuna's hand and said, "Some things have to be faced eventually. Dragging them out isn't a solution. And don't forget, Artoria is the Knight King. She can make her own decisions about all of this."

"Trust her, Asuna. She can get through all of this on her own, just like you did when you walked out of the tavern in SAO."

Mentioning SAO, Asuna smiled gently and said, "It feels like it was just yesterday what we went through."

“Yes,” Mo Mo echoed.

“However,” Asuna’s smile suddenly faded, and she placed her hand on Momo’s waist, “it’s a pity that some people have changed, to the point that I almost don’t recognize them anymore. Momo, I think it’s time for us to get together and discuss the future?”

And so, Momo was pulled into the guesthouse by Asuna, who had a kind smile on her face, by her ribs.

……

"Oh!"

"Wow!"

"Teacher, what is this? It's amazing!"

A group of people gathered in a living room of the guesthouse; everyone was present.

Momo, Asuna, Argo, Kuroyukihime, Yuuki, and the newly joined member CC. Asuna, Argo, and Kuroyukihime seemed to have formed a united front, huddled together, all three staring intently at CC on the other side. CC calmly ate her pizza, meeting the gazes of the three girls.

Although the three girls knew that CC was the Millennium Witch, they didn't realize until they actually faced CC that the Millennium Witch's temperament and will were not something they, as Heroic Spirits, could easily contend with.

Of course, if it were just them, war might have been inevitable. However, the clever Momo had Yuki bring Karen and Momo's newly recruited white-haired loli student, Jiang Lihua, as a mood-lifting device.

Momo then took out the neural connection device and put it on the two children, which instantly ignited their curiosity. Even Karen, who had been forcing a smile, was completely captivated.

"You should be able to hear the voices now. The older sister inside is called Fengzi. You can call her Sister Fengzi. She will teach you how to play."

"Yes, Sister Fengzi, my name is Jiang Lihua!"

“I am Karen.”

The two little girls were shouting and yelling from time to time, and Jiang Lihua completely abandoned her princess status, having a great time. The two adorable children alone made the atmosphere in the small living room lively.

"Alright, alright, Asuna, Yuki, stop looking so gloomy. Momo's true nature has already been exposed, and everyone knows it. Besides, Miss Sissi is so beautiful and has such great manners; isn't she a role model for us?"

As he spoke, Argo came to CC's side and affectionately put his arm around CC's shoulder.

CC, who had previously held her own against the three women, seemed somewhat uncomfortable and awkward at Argo's sudden intimacy. After all, it had been a long time since she had been treated so intimately.

Aside from Momo, the two of them were no longer at the level of intimacy.

"Miss Sissi, you've been silent all this time. Are you angry with the three of us newcomers?"

Looking at Argo's sunny, smiling face so close to her, CC couldn't bring herself to dislike him. She shook her head slightly and said, "Although I don't know anything about your affairs yet, if we're talking about newcomers, it should be me, right? I don't care if you're hostile towards me. Anyway, I'm currently captive by Momo, and as long as he doesn't let me go, I'll stay by his side."

“A prisoner,” Argo said, a mustache seemingly twitching at the corner of his mouth. “Hmph, since Miss CC doesn’t dislike me, that’s fine. How about we come to my room later and discuss this…”

"Argo, if you keep messing around, I'm really going to get angry. Momo is one thing, but why are you getting involved?"

"Oh dear, I'm doing this to share the responsibility for our husbands and resolve this terrible situation!"

“But this is a betrayal of us, Argo, your stance is truly…”

Kuroyukihime has become familiar with them and is now calling them by their names. Just as Kuroyukihime said, every time they want to teach Momo a lesson, their internal conflict always collapses because Argo defectes.

Now even Kuroyukihime has to admit that, in terms of how considerate she is to Momo, Argo is probably the most outstanding among them. Even if she were to give up everything for Momo, Argo probably wouldn't hesitate at all.

Although she and Asuna were confident they could do it, compared to Argo… something seemed to be missing.

"Huh? Really? Aren't I firmly standing on the side of my sisters?"

Argo stared wide-eyed, seemingly bewildered. Asuna and Kuroyukihime simultaneously thought to themselves, "Your stance has never been solely based on Momo, not even on yourself."

Seeing that Asuna and Kuroyukihime were ignoring him, Argo suddenly put on a mournful face, hugged C.C. tightly, and said, "Wow, Sisi-nee, it seems like I've been abandoned. They don't want me anymore. From now on, I'll stand with you, okay? Please take me in, Sisi-nee!"

CC was somewhat amused and exasperated. For millennia, she had grown accustomed to silence and indifference, presenting herself in this manner. Yet, in essence, she had not changed at all. Code had left her body in the past, and her heart was, in fact, also stuck in the past. Therefore, faced with Argo's sudden affectionate advances, and unable to refuse or feign indifference, she was genuinely at a loss for how to react.

"Mo Mo!"

CC finally pushed Argo's face away with a helpless gesture and said, "Didn't you say you wanted to talk about serious matters today? Aren't you going to start?"

Mo Mo, who had been smiling and watching all this, finally nodded and said, "Yes, everyone knows the current situation, and it's time for everyone to help me out."

As he spoke, Momo distributed the neural connection devices to everyone, including CC. CC put on the device, mimicking the others, and said, "You don't... intend to have them all help you, as a man..."

CC had developed a slight liking for Argo, so when she heard that Momo wanted Argo to help her with something, she subconsciously felt a little disgusted. However, she immediately stopped talking because she noticed that Argo and the two girls opposite her were starting to light up.

So they actually wanted to do things themselves; I was just being nosy...

Compared to an old woman like herself who finds dressing a hassle, these three children in front of her are still energetic girls!

Looking at the joyful expressions on their faces, CC suddenly felt a little anxious.

However, as the neural connection device began to work, CC was instantly drawn to this amazing device, and Maple's voice rang in her mind, teaching her how to use it.

"As you all know, we are currently responsible for the formation of a special response force, which will be around 10,000 people."