In Britain, the Noble Phantasm: Divine Key

She was originally a bounty hunter, and intelligence gathering was her forte. In addition, with the ability to absorb magic and transform into black mist, as long as she doesn't run into Vortigern, nothing serious should happen.

“After it’s done, I’ll give you your freedom in three years at most. Then you can go wherever you want,” Yanan said with a smile.

Yulina's face stiffened for a moment, her scarlet eyes flickered slightly, and she said softly, "Actually... I think it would be nice to stay by your side like this all the time."

Yanan: ? ? ?

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After assigning tasks to Karls and Yulina, it was about time for Yanan and the others to leave Tyler Bill.

Unlike Cantreber, who can leave whenever he wants and is very carefree, if Yanan, as king, were to leave without a word, it would have a very bad impact on both himself and Tylerbil.

Therefore, he released the news two days in advance.

Then he saw that on the day they left, thousands of townspeople spontaneously organized themselves at the town entrance to see them off.

It's impossible not to be moved.

"Kai, remember what I told you, stay close to the king and do what you are supposed to do." Hector solemnly instructed his eldest son.

"Don't worry, Father." Kai nodded seriously.

Hector looked at Artoria beside him, hesitated for a moment, then reached out his large hand and gently rubbed her head.

Artoria was stunned for a moment. In her memory, Hector had never made such an intimate gesture towards her.

"I'm so sorry to have put so much pressure on you all these years." A hint of guilt appeared in Hector's eyes. "You've worked so hard."

A strange emotion surged within her, and her vision suddenly blurred. Artoria hurriedly lowered her head and softly hummed in agreement.

"Hey, I've worked really hard all these years, you know," Merlin complained. "Even if everyone gives me flowers, they could at least say thank you."

Unfortunately, no one paid any attention to him.

"Alright, it's about time. We should get going."

Yanan looked up at the clear blue sky, a slight smile curving his lips.

He suddenly remembered that on the day he left the Land of Shadows, he saw a sky that was just as clear.

"Next, a new journey begins."

Volume One Complete

Chapter One: The Mythical Beasts Vanished from History

A deep darkness enveloped the earth, and the distant bright moon hung alone in the sky, its cold, frost-like moonlight scattering down, covering everything with a thin layer of silver gauze.

Yanan leaned against the tree trunk, his hands behind his head, quietly gazing at the dazzling stars in the sky.

Whether it's because he awakened the Black Dragon Body or because he spent sixteen years in the Land of Shadows, he now prefers to stay in this dark environment.

Whenever he is here, he feels a sense of inner peace.

He really liked this feeling.

Sixteen years have passed since he came to this world, and everything around him has undergone tremendous changes, but this starry sky remains exactly as he remembers it.

The world changes, everything turns to dust; on the scale of the universe, it's just a blink of an eye.

"Teacher, the meat is ready," Artoria called to him.

"coming."

Standing up, Yanan brushed the dirt off his clothes and walked toward the campfire in the center of the clearing.

The meat placed on the grill was roasted to a golden brown, sizzling with hot oil, and then seasoned with salt and spices that had been prepared beforehand, releasing a rich aroma that burst forth instantly.

"I never expected you to have such abilities," Kai said, raising an eyebrow slightly in surprise.

"Food is a treasure created by humankind. By combining various ingredients and then performing simple processing, one can create effects that transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Even the most ordinary person can learn this technique. How could I possibly miss out on such an incredible creation?" Merlin said proudly.

Artoria stared intently, her large eyes unblinking, as if afraid the roasted meat in front of her would suddenly disappear.

After the day of the election, at Anaen's request, she no longer concealed her true gender.

Her dazzling blonde hair was tied back with a black butterfly, and a pure white dress, like a lily, outlined her petite figure. Her slender and beautiful legs were encased in black stockings.

—This outfit was prepared by Merlin for Artoria. You could tell from his eagerness at the time that he had obviously been waiting for this day for a long time.

Artoria handed the best-colored and most fragrant piece of roasted meat to Anahn.

"Teacher, please enjoy your meal first."

"Thank you."

Yanan took the roast meat, took a bite, and the crispy skin crunched in his mouth. The thick roast meat brought an incredibly satisfying taste. With a gentle bite, the rich juices, along with the aroma of rosemary, burst in his mouth like a volcano.

This was indeed the best roasted meat he had ever eaten since he transmigrated to this world.

After Anaen had finished eating, Kay and Artoria began their meal.

This is the rule for apprentice knights; as attendants, they must wait until Anahn has eaten his fill before they can eat themselves.

Yanan was helpless in the face of this.

Merlin stood aside and didn't participate. He didn't need to eat, nor did he like eating other people's leftovers, and besides...

He wasn't sure if he'd be bitten by a lioness protecting her food if he reached out his hand.

The dinner lasted for about an hour and a half. Apart from Yanan and Kai each eating two pieces, the rest went into Artoria's stomach.

The 500-kilogram demon boar, almost 10 times Artoria's weight, was devoured by her alone.

He even looked like he hadn't had enough.

Looking at Artoria's still flat stomach, Anahn's lips twitched slightly.

Although he knew that most of the roasted meat had actually been devoured by the red dragon's heart inside Artoria, the sight still felt somewhat unreal.

Compared to this, those so-called gluttons from my previous life weren't even qualified to carry Artoria's shoes.

Anan could only be thankful that he could control the opening and closing of the Black Dragon Body at any time; otherwise, if another King's Stomach were to appear, their supplies would really not be able to hold up.

"what!!!"

A scream suddenly pierced the night sky, and everyone's eyes instantly turned in the same direction.

"Someone's in trouble!" Kai frowned; he could clearly hear a woman's scream.

Artoria stood up instantly. Having eaten until she was 80% full, she had fully recovered to her peak condition and could fight for three days and three nights without any problems.

But there was someone who was even faster than her.

Anan instantly activated his Black Dragon form, then drew the [Runes of the Elements] rune, and disappeared from Kai and Artoria's sight in the blink of an eye.

The two siblings were completely dumbfounded. They exchanged a glance and quickly took off to catch up.

Merlin sat by the campfire, casually fiddling with the burning branches, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

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With his enhanced senses, Yanan was able to pinpoint the exact location based on just that scream, and arrived at his destination in less than half a minute.

The deep night did not obstruct his vision at all; he could clearly see a huge lion launching a fierce attack on a woman surrounded by a light green shield.

No! That doesn't look like a lion!

Yanan frowned slightly as he noticed that next to the "lion" was a goat's head, with the hindquarters also resembling a goat, and a snake covered in cold scales as its tail.

With its lion's head, goat's body, and snake's tail, its iconic features are so distinctive that almost everyone can recognize its name instantly.

Chimera!

Chimeras are fantasy species that surpass wyverns. They are not only incredibly strong, but can also spew deadly poisonous mist and flames. Some special individuals even possess strength comparable to that of dragons.

However, with the decline of the Age of Gods, the Chimera, like the dragons, has long since turned into dust of history. For at least a hundred years now, no one has seen a living Chimera.

Why did one suddenly appear here?

Yanan had no time to think, because the light green barrier was becoming increasingly dim under the chimera's fierce attack, and it was clear that it wouldn't last much longer.

With a stomp of his foot, he pounced towards the Chimera like a black lightning bolt.

But the Chimera, as expected of a fantasy species surpassing even wyverns, reacted the instant Anan approached.

The thick snake head was slightly raised, its black vertical pupils as cold as frost, and when it opened its mouth, a cloud of black poisonous mist spewed out and rushed towards Yanan.

Wherever the poisonous fog passed, a hissing sound could be heard in the air, and the surrounding trees were quickly corroded away, a sight that made one's scalp tingle.

Such a terrifying toxicity would be fatal even to a wyvern.

Yanan's eyes turned cold. Without pausing, he walked straight through the center of the poisonous fog, his five fingers clenched into a fist, squeezing the surrounding air like a vortex, and slammed down hard on the huge lion's head.

boom!!

The head, harder than marble, exploded instantly, splattering crimson blood onto the snake and sheep heads on either side, their eyes filled with a rather human-like bewilderment.

Yanan reached out with both hands, grabbed the remaining two heads, and squeezed them, causing them to burst like balloons.

Having lost all its heads, the chimera's life force vanished instantly, and its massive body collapsed onto the ground with a crash, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Hey? It's you?"

The victim next to him gasped in surprise.

Yanan turned around, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

"Can you tell me why you're here?"

"Miss Guinevere."

Chapter Two: Letting Go

Long, pale blonde hair, eyes of the same color, a black and blue dress, a tall and voluptuous figure, and that familiar look in her eyes, like a frightened little rabbit.

Who else could this person be but Guinevere?

Yanan never expected that he would run into Guinevere here.