In Type-Moon, it all starts with adopting Sakura.

He had to admit that Artoria was indeed a queen, because only a queen could bear such a level of resolve. But this act of knowing it was wrong, yet still rushing to do it out of a sense of responsibility, sacrificing herself, was difficult to judge.

The Knight King possessed a level of awareness and magnanimity unlike any other king, and it was precisely this magnanimity that enabled her to uphold her nobility and justice. However, she made a grave mistake...

To place all one's hopes on the Holy Grail and start over is such an absurd act.

This made Iskandar feel sorry for everything about the Knight King.

"Knight King, Knight King... But in my opinion, you are more like a knight than a king, because I don't see the domineering and controlling nature that a king should have in you. Instead, your gentleness and protection occupy the majority of your life, so you are more like a knight."

Finn also expressed his feelings at this moment.

He also felt sorry for this noble knight.

"So, even knowing that things are wrong, and harboring the heinous determination to use the Holy Grail to rewrite history, are you unwilling to repent?"

Scáthach questioned.

She felt moved by Artoria's actions, but did not agree with them.

"That's right, it was decided long ago. I will not stop until I save my people."

Artoria shook her head and then answered.

At this point, even though everyone present felt some regret about the Knight King's choice, they saw that this was the decision she had made, so they didn't say anything more.

"Hmph, the King of Knights... Although your wish sounds utterly foolish, your obsession is rare. Therefore, I will concede that you also deserve to be killed by my own hands."

Given the circumstances, Gilgamesh reluctantly agreed with Artoria's insistence.

Even if it's incredibly foolish, those who can single-mindedly uphold their beliefs are undoubtedly extremely rare.

How difficult is it for a person to persevere?

All the heroes present could answer this question.

Some persisted for the sake of dominance, some for the sake of solitude, some for the sake of love, and some for the sake of liberation.

This path is extraordinary and fraught with hardship. Even though everyone knows that Artoria's current state is clearly wrong, they can't help but admire her determination as they see her still take this step despite knowing it's a mistake.

"Protection and responsibility, justice and commitment... As Finn said, King Knight, your beliefs are more like those of a knight than a king. Since you do not understand what the way of the king is, then I will have to tell you directly."

With a sigh, Iskandar, no longer as angry as before, nor with his initial playful grin, uttered a genuine sigh of his own.

"From a young age, I have loved reading all kinds of mythological texts and Homer's epics. I also hoped to have the divine power of Hercules and create my own story, and I also hoped to have the martial arts of Agrippa and travel to the ends of the earth. But my era was not peaceful, but full of war. The merciless nature of war was the main theme of that era."

"In war, people will die, nations will be destroyed, and countless lives will be lost. This is inevitable, but it is also the best way to achieve great things! It is the heroic spirit of us men!"

Iskandar, the conqueror, was unusually thoughtful, and finally he gathered his thoughts into a short statement and told it to everyone present.

"There is war in every era. There is no absolute peace in this world. Someone always has to play the role of war, bear hatred, praise the warriors, and act for the sake of hegemony. In my opinion, that is what makes a king!"

"And I will not shirk this responsibility, even if I know that in your eyes, the Guardian King, I am no different from an invader, but so what?"

Iskandar looked at Artoria, then his tone suddenly became more serious, "From the moment I decided to embark on this path, I was prepared to endure all hatred. If I couldn't do that, how could I uphold my domineering ambition, my desire for conquest and my dreams? And the soldiers who follow me, they, like me, crave glory, and war is their path to advancement! We are interdependent and absolutely inseparable! And this is the way of the Conqueror King!!"

"My path to kingship differs from that of a hero king. I am not aloof, but willing to walk alongside my subjects. I always believe that as long as I need them, those soldiers who share the same lofty ambitions will always be by my side!"

Having said that, Iskandar patted his chest, where a surging, equally fiery heart beat, carrying his kingly will.

"Not aloof at all? Interesting... Conqueror King, I must admit, you are more interesting to me than the Knight King."

Gilgamesh, on the other hand, was lavish in his praise.

After all, his true nature is that he doesn't hide himself; however, the King of Heroes' praise and killing intent are often the same thing.

Thus, the kingly way of everyone present was stated, and just at this moment, Luo Wei, who had listened to the entire banquet, stood up.

"Oh? Do you also have some insights into the Way of the King, strategist?"

When he saw Rowe stand up, Iskandar's eyes showed a hint of surprise, and the others also turned their gazes to him.

To dare to stand up at such a tense and sensitive time is courageous enough to earn respect.

"I wouldn't call it insightful. Logically speaking, at such an important moment, someone like me, a minor character, should just obediently play a supporting role, but..."

Lovi looked at Artoria and then spoke.

"Unfortunately, I have been entrusted with this task and have been entrusted with it, so I also have some things I would like to say on behalf of the Knight King. I wonder if you would give me this opportunity?"

"Oh? So it's about the Knight King? Why not? Since heroes are here, then speak freely, strategist. Let me see your insights!"

Seeing that Lovi was about to speak, Iskandar, who greatly admired him, naturally did not object. Gilgamesh also turned his gaze to him, clearly curious about what Lovi wanted to say.

"Speak, kid, let me see what you're capable of saying."

"Okay, thank you all."

With permission from everyone present, Luo Wei looked at the Knight King in front of him and slowly uttered the three questions he had prepared.

"First question, King Knight: Have you always been gazing into the past, never looking towards the future?"

"That kind of thing, I..."

Faced with this unexpected question, Artoria was about to answer when Lovi interrupted her without hesitation.

"Please don't answer casually, and don't rush to give an answer. Ask your own heart, and be sure to give the answer that you truly think."

"..."

"The second question tonight, King Arthur. In your eyes, what would be the best way for a nation to die peacefully, to have a tranquil end? Reject ambiguous answers, and give a correct and specific answer."

Artoria's eyes widened slightly, her face filled with disbelief, but Rowe continued speaking, asking...

"This final, third question, Artoria, you say you're responding to expectations, but whose expectations are you really responding to? Do your knights truly want to see you in such pain? Have you truly listened to their wishes? Is it that you don't want to, or that you're unwilling?"

After Lo Wei finished his three probing questions, Artoria's expression suddenly changed. She hurriedly stood up and rushed forward, trying to grab Lo Wei's arm and ask him what had happened.

How did he know all these questions? What was his relationship with Merlin and the Knights of the Round Table? However, Rowe didn't give her a chance, leaping behind Scáthach in a flash.

Then, she gave a wink to the King of Conquerors and Gilgamesh, and the three, who were also interested in the three questions, immediately understood and joined forces to stop Artoria.

"That's enough, King Knight. The strategist's three questions are the best questions and answers for you, and also the best answers."

Iskandar looked at her calmly and said, "Think it through carefully. When you understand, all of this will be over."

Compared to him, Gilgamesh's attitude had changed even more at this moment. His scarlet eyes were fixed on Lovi, and his gaze swept over him as if he were looking at an interesting toy.

"How interesting, kid... You certainly have more secrets than I imagined, and they're far more intriguing than I ever imagined..."

Gilgamesh sized up Lovi before him, then said with a hint of amusement, "Do you still remember what I said before about you being entitled to a reward..."

"of course I remember."

Lo Wei nodded.

"Very well, since that's the case, while I'm bestowing this reward upon you, why don't you join me in playing a game?"

"game?"

Upon hearing Gilgamesh's words, the others present couldn't help but turn their gazes in this direction.

Scáthach looked somewhat apprehensive; she didn't know what kind of game this unpredictable guy would play, while Finn, at Kenneth's behest, was ready to come to the rescue at any time.

"Don't worry, it's just a game similar to the one you played when you asked Saber."

"The conditions are simple. I will now ask you a few questions. For each correct answer, I will increase your reward by one level. What do you think?"

Gilgamesh, a smile playing on his lips, gazed into Lovi's eyes, awaiting his choice. Then, golden ripples spread across the night sky behind him, followed by the simultaneous unfolding of dozens of golden gates, revealing a multitude of dreamlike treasures around him. The assembled Heroic Spirits, as well as Kenneth and Tokiomi Tohsaka, couldn't help but swallow hard. Not only them, but even the Heroic Spirits were captivated by these treasures, their gazes fixed on Lovi, awaiting his decision.

and so……

Do you accept it?

Gilgamesh narrowed his eyes and asked in a cold voice.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Your Highness, the Hero King. Since you have gone to such lengths, I have no reason to refuse. However, unlike you, who are born with near-omniscience, I cannot be truly omniscient or appropriate. Please forgive me if there are any questions I cannot answer."

Even now, Luo Wei maintained an extremely humble attitude and answered with neither arrogance nor servility.

"Then let me ask you, who is your first target to be attacked?"

Gilgamesh stared intently at Lovi in ​​front of him, then asked a question filled with mischievous amusement.

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"Fontaine Grand Stage, Come If You're Served"

I'm recommending a book; it's a friend's book.

Synopsis: Luo Fan transmigrated to the world of Genshin Impact and obtained the Fancy Death System.

If you die in a truly shocking way, you can earn a lot of points, which can then be exchanged for all sorts of good things.

So, in order to accumulate points, Luo Fan began to die in various creative ways.

From dying while doing a good deed to killing himself, the people of Fontainebleau witnessed countless horrific murders.

As Luo Fan accumulated more and more points, he suddenly discovered a shortcut: the Water Goddess Funina's every word and action was being watched by all the people of Fontaine.

"Your Honor, I have an indictment against someone!"

Navilette: "Please state the object of your accusation."

"Water Goddess Funina!"

Funina: "???"

Years later, the blonde traveler and her emergency rations arrived in Fontaine, only to be fitted with silver bracelets as soon as she entered the territory.

"This foreign traveler, you are accused. Please come with us."

fluorescent:"???"

Paimon: "???"

Some time later, Ying and Fu Ningna sang "Tears Behind Bars" together.

Chapter Sixty-Two: The Final Rumble (6,500 words)

The solitary, golden king stood before Luo Wei, his crimson eyes fixed intently on his face, as if trying to see through his very essence, to discern something from his mere physical form. Although the two stood at the same level, everyone present could feel the aura of superiority emanating from this golden king as they faced him.

Gilgamesh, the Hero King, the first king in human history, is the protagonist of the oldest heroic epic.