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54. Tree of Emptiness

The Imaginary Tree.

A powerful entity that absorbs magic from the earth's veins and, in turn, influences reality, replacing the original history with subjective fantasy.

Once it has completed its growth, it will form a "lost belt" capable of altering existing history.

In the original history, you might have just been an ordinary person.

But once the tree of imagination grows and blossoms, you may become an existence completely different from this concept.

such as--

A butterfly with wings.

For this reason, the Imaginary Tree was a treasure to Voodoo.

if--

If the white dragon that wants to save Britain is destined to be destroyed by that damned artificial red dragon.

Then.

Let's deny this history.

No one has ever said that the white dragon has no chance of defeating the red dragon.

In the past, Vortigern could not find even the slightest hope of fulfilling this tragic wish.

But now——

Not the same.

I heard that sound myself.

"Whoever can destroy Britain can borrow this power!"

Despite hearing the terrifying sound—

Despite feeling the life-or-death cost—

but……

There's nothing to be afraid of anymore.

The moment he grasped that power, Vortigern found himself with the possibility of fulfilling his tragic wish.

"Lord Vortigern——"

"What should we do next—"

"The Saxons have come to Britain as you requested."

"hold on."

Let's wait a little longer—

Vortigern looked down into the abyss beneath his feet.

Those eyes, which have witnessed countless years, still hold a flicker of fire.

"Not for long."

A few days later.

In the court of Camelot.

As if sensing something, Meliuchina, walking in the royal court, turned around and looked into the distance.

She felt as if something was unintentionally affecting her.

"What are you looking at?"

Ian's voice rang out.

He was looking at his friend, Melyuchina, with a puzzled expression.

"Several times."

"I don't know either—"

Mei Liuqina muttered to herself.

"I feel like someone has been calling me all day."

Could it be me?

"It's not you!"

"How could it be you, you idiot!"

Melyuchina rejected this possibility without hesitation.

"It's a very distant sound."

"In which direction?"

"there--"

Meiliuqina pointed into the distance.

But she quickly realized what was happening and grabbed Ian.

"Don't change!"

"I was just saying it offhand!"

"Now, take me to King Arthur right now!"

Having successfully prevented Ian from embarking on a spontaneous trip, Melyuchina clutched her chest and breathed a sigh of relief.

However, this ease did not last long.

She quickly became worried again.

"that……"

"Won't Artoria blame me?"

"I've looked into it; it's a very valuable sword, isn't it?"

Just as Melyuchina confessed, she initially thought it was just an ordinary sword belonging to Artoria.

But after several days of investigation, Melyuchina discovered that this was not the case at all.

The blade of the sword called Caliburn, the Golden Sword of Invincibility, was not only a symbol of Artoria's coronation as queen, but also a legendary weapon that many knights had never drawn.

Such a valuable item was destroyed simply because of his momentary desire to fight.

Mei Liuqina gasped.

No matter how she thought about it, she didn't believe that this was a crime that could be easily forgiven.

“It’s alright,” Ian replied.

"I've had it pulled too."

"Oh, you've pulled them out before too? Then—"

"Ok?"

Meiliuqina felt as if she had heard something extraordinary.

"What did you say?"

"Have you ever pulled out the Caliburn sword of certain victory?"

"Correct."

Ian nodded, his expression remaining as calm as ever.

"Artoria and I drew the sword together."

“The knights of Camelot all know this.”

"..."

These past few days have made Melyuchina realize that Ian wouldn't talk nonsense about such things.

The fact that he brought it up like that means he did indeed do it with Artoria.

"Does that mean you are also the king of Camelot?"

"Do not."

Ian shook his head.

"There is only one king of Camelot, and that is Artoria."

If you deny this—

Ian placed his hand on Excalibur Morgan at his waist.

"Even if they are friends, I will still take action."

The killing intent arose in an instant, and vanished just as quickly.

Feeling like she was in a dream, Meiliuqina pinched her cheek, and after confirming that she was in reality, she continued to ask:

"And what about Morgan?"

"I see that she's always around you."

"And who is she?"

"The princess is Artoria's older sister."

"they……"

"they……"

Ian really wanted to explain the relationship between the two of them to Melyuchina.

But he found that he couldn't find the words in his mind that could perfectly describe the relationship between the two of them.

Ever since——

Melyuchina heard this answer.

"They are all delicious."

"what?"

"It's delicious! What is it?"

The dual-wielding swordsman tilted his head slightly, a puzzled look in his eyes.

Finally, she also came to a conclusion:

"Camelot's relationships are such a mess—"

"I have a feeling that I have arrived in an incredible place."

"But it's not bad either."

Melyuchina looked at Ian and shrugged.

"At least I met one pretty interesting person."

Chatting casually, Melyuchina and Ian walked on.

Every now and then, passing knights would greet the two of them.

Finally, after turning a corner...

Melyuchina and Ian stopped in front of a heavy gate.

This is the throne room, which only the king and the Knights of the Round Table can reach.

On ordinary days, any lost items that require the opinions of the Knights of the Round Table are handled here.

"This is a very deep place..."

Mei Liuqina couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

However, she soon realized that she hadn't come here to do something so pointless.

She was just about to knock gently on the door to announce her arrival.