Type-Moon, the Path of a Magician

The strong wind dissipated instantly, and the light also subsided at this moment. The appearance under the black light also appeared in Xia Yuan's eyes.

It was a pitch-black spear, surrounded by black light and air from top to bottom, with several black barbs like fangs extending from the spear. Although its appearance was very different from when it was in Altria's hand, the transcendent power of a star-made weapon made him certain that this strangely shaped black spear was the legendary star anchor - rhongomyniad.

Seeing this, Xia Yuan couldn't help but feel curious.

After all, he knew that the real Star Anchor - Rhongomyniad, was undoubtedly sealed in Yad's body and was still in Gray's hands. So where did the holy spear in Morgan's hand come from?

——【Logos reaction】

Recalling the location here, Xia Yuan already had the answer.

Morgan intervened here in advance and input new data into the Logos react stored in the gravekeeper's underground, setting it so that a reaction would only be triggered when [King Arthur] entered here.

That's why when Altria entered this time, the inherent barrier that had been set up here a long time ago was activated, causing such unusual movements.

You really caused a lot of trouble for others, Zibia.

Xia Yuan roughly understood the situation.

The Logos react that Zibia left here was actually tampered by Morgan, and he used his power to create such a skeleton queen.

The essence of the Skeleton King is - with the help of a re-enactment of [Logos reaction], as long as sufficient conditions and specifications are met, it can even simulate a character's personality and abilities that are infinitely close to the original in this specific space.

So they are not fakes. The Morgan and Star Anchor in front of us can be said to be infinitely close to the real reproduction of the Age of Gods, and they are completely reproductions of the Age of Gods at the level of top-level Heroic Spirits.

Xia Yuan could even be certain that the consciousness within the Skeleton King was not an evolved personality simulated by [Logos reaction] like Yad, but the real Morgan le Fay. She had synchronized and grafted her consciousness with that of the Skeleton Queen, thus completing the possession reproduction.

If that's true, it would be really interesting.

"As expected, not only Artoria, but you, as the Witch of the Island, can also control this gun that maintains the surface of the world."

Looking at Morgan le Fay wielding the black holy spear Rongomyniad, which symbolizes the storm, a slight smile appeared on Xia Yuan's lips.

"But, arrogant witch, this is no longer the mysterious era of your Great Britain."

Xia Yuan opened his arms and directly pulled off the restriction pendant on his neck. His eyes and words were full of confidence. Dazzling magic circuits covered his entire body, and powerful and terrifying magic power spread around him.

"Next... Welcome to the era of humans, and also my era! Ms. Morgan le Fay."

He responded with a momentum that was no less powerful than that of the Skeleton Queen.

"Do you want to challenge the authority of the Age of Gods? Trying to defeat the Star Anchor is extremely foolish for a magician. Is the third magic your greatest reliance?"

"Well, you can give it a try."

Xia Yuan smiled and shot back, still without any fear on his face.

"Arrogant little devil, if you insist on seeking your own death, then I will obey you and grant you death."

Morgan le Fay raised the holy spear and stared at Xia Yuan with emotionless eyes. The magic power in the Star Anchor rose steadily, and the black storm that was stirred up seemed to tear everything in front of him apart.

"Prove your truth to me with all your strength, magician, and let me see if you are worthy enough to be the one to go with her and share this fate."

Facing the oncoming black storm, Xia Yuan did not dodge or evade, but continued to increase his magic power, standing in the center of the black storm like a piece of stone that could not be moved by thunder.

"Haha, as you wish then."

"But there is one thing I need to correct first, Miss Witch, you are the challenger!"

His face was still full of confidence.

Chapter 96 If the truth brings pain, lies only make it worse.

[——If the truth brings pain, lies will only make it worse. ]

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Xia Yuan, who encountered the Skeleton Queen controlled by Morgan le Fay, was performing a battle across time and space with the famous Island Witch in a corner of the barrier.

And as a magician, he challenged the supreme mystery from the Age of Gods——【Star Anchor·Longomyniad.】

The words are divided into two parts.

After sending Gray and Belsak to the end of the barrier, Altria immediately set out to return along the same route, wanting to support Xia Yuan who was still in the barrier.

As a knight, she couldn't leave her Master alone in a place like this, letting him face unknown enemies alone.

But even though there was only one road, her direction of progress was still disturbed by some special force, and eventually she deviated.

Finally, by accident, she came to a very empty tunnel space, which also revealed a bit of weirdness.

Altria looked back and found that the way she came had disappeared without a trace. The strange white fog that had originally filled the tunnel became even thicker, and a strange floral scent quickly drilled towards her nose.

"not good……"

Noticing the abnormality in the surrounding environment, Altria did not hesitate at all and drew the Star Sword at her waist before the fog swallowed her.

brush--! !

The dazzling golden starlight easily cut through the lingering white mist, and the strange floral fragrance was also dispersed by her surging magic power.

Then, she looked in a certain direction in the fog, frowned slightly, and then raised the Star Sword and prepared to chop it directly.

She shouted coldly, "Who's there? Come out quickly!"

“Ahhhh, spare her life, Altria, it’s me, it’s me.”

A brisk voice came from the other side of the fog, and a figure ran towards her quickly. Then the familiar nightmare smiled happily and appeared in front of her.

"Merlin?!"

Seeing this figure, Artoria was a little surprised, but being in such a strange place, she couldn't be sure that the Merlin in front of her was real, so she still didn't put down the holy sword in her hand.

The strong wind swirling above is ready to go, and if any abnormal situation occurs, she will chop it down directly.

Merlin realized that Altria was wary of him, but he understood, but he didn't care.

"Don't worry, it's really me, Altria, the genuine British court magician, and also your mentor and guide."

"And...it's been a long time."

Merlin nodded slightly, expressing his gratitude for this hard-earned reunion with Altria.

"I feel relieved to see that you are still so energetic. It seems that Yuan has taken good care of you."

"Are you really Merlin?"

Altria confirmed again.

"Of course it's me. I've already told you. It's the real deal."

"But to make a long story short, I was able to appear in the world this time because of the special nature of the barrier here. In addition, Morgan Le Fay was fighting with Xia Yuan and couldn't take care of me for the time being, so I was able to meet you here, Al."

When she heard her sister's name from Merlin, Altria frowned slightly and said, "So that's how it is..."

"Is Sister Wang really here too? Does that mean she prepared the barrier here?"

"Yes……"

Merlin nodded, and then said: "The entire gravekeeper village and this barrier were prepared by Morgan for you."

"Originally, she prepared all this just for your resurrection, but because of Xia Yuan and I's plan, you were resurrected as a heroic spirit ahead of time, so all her preparations here were scrapped."

"This should actually be a good thing. After all, you are resurrected as a heroic spirit. Not only do you have full strength, but you don't have to occupy someone else's body. After all, I know your personality. If you were really forced to take over that girl's body, you would definitely commit suicide by slashing your sword to apologize."

Merlin smiled bitterly at this: "But your sister is not someone who gives up so easily..."

"..."

Altria fell silent, with mixed feelings.

Of course, she knew more about Sister Wang's paranoia than anyone else.

"Merlin, do you know what the Queen's plan really is? Why on earth would she try to revive me when there is clearly a lot between us..."

"Al, you are still as slow as ever."

Merlin shook his head and said, "You only focus on the country, but ignore the feelings Morgan le Fay has for you."

"You've never really understood your sister."

Just as Xia Yuan said, Merlin told the truth in a calm tone.

"Your sister Morgan Le Fay has done a lot for you, but you have never noticed it. According to Xia Yuan's idea, you should ask these questions in person."

"However, Morgan has been fighting with Xia Yuan this time, so it should be difficult for her to escape. That's why I came to see you."

After hearing what Merlin said, Altria's smile immediately collapsed, and her expression seemed a little evasive.

"You and Yuan both like to play such bad jokes. Obviously, Sister Wang..."

"No, the reason why Morgan has been persuading you to give up becoming the King of Great Britain is not because she covets the throne that is only in name only. She just doesn't want to see her only sister accept the inevitable end of destruction."

Merlin shook his head, and then told Altria the truth that was even more unacceptable to her.

"Even though she doesn't have clairvoyance, as the witch of the island, Morgan can certainly see the future of Britain. Mystery is fading from the island, the age of the gods has ended, and a new age is about to come. Britain is at the junction of the two ages and will inevitably fall into destruction. That's why she tried every means to dissuade you from becoming king. She doesn't want to see you buried with this doomed country."

"But countless persuasions had no effect. Later, she knew your determination and understood that you would never give up on becoming king. So she sent her best children to your side, hoping that they could help you solve your problems. They are Gawain, Gareth, Gaheris, Argwen, and Mordred."

Merlin silently recited the names of the Knights of the Round Table.

"Because all the outstanding knights in the fiefdom were sent to you, she must stay in her castle all year round and guard the rebellious white dragon in the north, Vortigern, for you."

"Then Mordred is..."

Altria's eyes widened.

"Even Mordred was born because of you. After all, you are just a girl, and it is impossible for you and Guinevere to give birth to the heir of Britain. But if a country has no heir, it will inevitably lead to unrest, and bad rumors will spread about you. So in order to help you solve this problem, Morgan used your blood and hers to create the most suitable heir - Mordred."

"However, you never understood Morgan's true intentions from the beginning to the end. You did not accept her, nor did you accept Mordred. This planted the seeds of hatred in Mordred's heart. Later, you did not listen to Argentinian's advice. Instead, you trusted Lancelot, an outsider, and indulged him in getting along with Guinevere, which led to the deaths of Argentinian, Gareth, and Gaheris, directly or indirectly, at his hands."

"It was actually your inaction that led to that outcome."

Merlin sighed.

"This...how is this possible?!"

Hearing this, Artoria could no longer maintain her initial calm and composure. The holy sword in her hand slipped and she fell heavily to the ground. Her eyes were filled with disbelief and despair.

"Are you saying that all this is my fault... all because I don't understand human nature...?"

Thinking back to what her knight Tristan had said to her, Artoria fell into deep self-doubt.

"it's all my fault……"

Seeing Altria in so much pain, Merlin sighed, and a bit of reluctance emerged in his heart, but thinking of what Xia Yuan said to him, he decided to tell her everything that happened with great pain.

"If the truth hurts, a lie hurts more."

"As the person involved, Altria is qualified to know the truth, or rather, she must know everything, and it would be best for her to ask Morgan in person. If there is no chance, then you, who have spent the longest time with Altria and are both her teacher and friend, should tell her in person."

This is what Xia Yuan said to himself.

Although Merlin hesitated, was this truth too cruel for Altria? Was it right for him to tell it?

But when he saw Xia Yuan's serious expression, he became more open-minded. His friend was obviously better at solving this kind of problem than himself, a monster who didn't understand human nature.

He believed Xia Yuan, so when Morgan and Xia Yuan were fighting fiercely in another part of the barrier, he appeared in front of Altria as instructed and told her the long-hidden truth.

"Sister Wang...Gawain...Mordred...They are all like this because of me..."

Altria looked a little dazed, and it was obvious that she was deeply traumatized by the painful truth. She looked at Merlin in front of her with disbelief, praying that he would treat her words as a joke as usual.

"I'm sorry...Al, this is the truth behind everything."

Merlin tilted his head and continued to speak the cruelest words.

"Because the rebellion started by Mordred was so rapid that Morgan was unable to react immediately, in just a few months after Lancelot's rebellion."

"Your sister has lost so much, first Argenwen, then Gahoris, Gareth and finally... Altria, her most cherished sister. Because of this, Morgan finally stepped into true despair."

"After Britain was destroyed, Morgan hated me for my inaction. She thought it was all my fault that you had such a tragic ending, so she teamed up with Vivian to punish me. They sealed me in a tower at the end of the sea of ​​flowers, and I could never leave..."

"But she still didn't give up. She abandoned the worthless island and began to look for a way to revive you. It wasn't until a long time later that this gravekeeper village that believed in King Arthur appeared."

"Sister Wang, everything she did was for me..."

"You can understand it this way. The initial persuasion and even the seizure of power were all to help you escape that tragic fate. I sent my outstanding children to your side just to assist you in ruling so that you don't have to work so hard. Mordred was born to solve your worries as a woman."

"She has done everything she could to help you. She sent you excellent knights and servants, and stayed alone in the fiefdom to check and balance Vortigern for you. But the ending is still as predicted. Everyone is a loser, whether it's you or Morgan."

"Even Morgan at this moment, for the sake of your safety and future, is waving the Holy Spear as hard as he can to drive Yuan away from you."

"Although she's not good at expressing it in words, but ah... Altria, your sister, Morgan le Fay really likes you and loves you as much as she can."

"It turns out that my sister has always been..."