Chapter 4

Artoria rushed anxiously to the entrance of the inn where they were staying. However, unfortunately, perhaps because of the knighthood ceremony today, even the innkeeper had run off to watch the excitement. So, looking at the door tightly shut with two bolts, Artoria was at a loss.

"No, Brother Kay is still waiting for me!"

Artoria and Kay had a good relationship. Although Artoria was only Sir Ector's foster child, Kay had always been good to her.

Although she usually had to learn swordsmanship during the day and do chores at night, with only three or five hours of rest every day—and even during those three or five hours, a strange guy named Merlin would always run into her dreams to teach her swordsmanship—she was very content.

"I have to find a way to get a sword for Kay, but I can't steal someone else's sword. Should I go buy one? But at this time, the shopkeeper must have gone to watch the ceremony too."

Artoria was very anxious. At this moment, she suddenly heard the discussion of pedestrians beside her.

"Have you heard? There's a sword stuck in a big rock at the church next door!"

"I heard. I also heard that whoever pulls out this sword can have it!"

"But I heard many knights have tried, and they can't pull it out at all!"

"Pfft, they can't pull it out because they're not good enough. Them not being good enough doesn't mean I'm not!"

"Let's go! Let's go watch the fun together!"

In an instant, countless people rushed toward the church. Hearing the discussion, Artoria's eyes lit up, and she hurriedly rushed toward the church square.

In the church square, on a huge rock, a gleaming golden sword was stuck quietly. Countless people were watching from the side, but no one tried.

Seeing this scene, Artoria didn't think too much. Time was pressing. She stepped onto the gravel road, walked straight over, and grabbed the hilt.

Watching Artoria's actions, all the failed knights nearby couldn't help but laugh.

"Look, another person who doesn't know their own limits is trying."

"It's such a skinny boy. Young people these days really don't know their limits."

"Hahaha, I bet ten shillings, he will definitely fail. Who wants to bet with me?"

"Heh, knowing it's a guaranteed loss, who would want to bet with you?"

For a moment, everyone looked at Artoria with disdain. But at this moment, Artoria turned a deaf ear; before her, there was only this magnificent greatsword.

"Sword, oh sword, please come with me for a trip."

After Artoria finished speaking, she exerted force with her hand. *Hum!* Instantly, it was as if melodious ceremonial music rang in her ears; she seemed to smell the fragrance of white chrysanthemums and roses!

Instantly, this sword, which everyone felt was as heavy as a mountain and impossible to pull out, stuck to Artoria's hand impatiently. Artoria didn't even use force, and the sword was pulled out directly!

The golden light was bright and blinding. At this moment, the previously noisy church fell silent.

"Pulled... pulled... pulled it out! He actually pulled it out! How is that possible!"

"No! Impossible! It's fake! It must be fake! A wizard must have cast a spell! Otherwise, why could such a skinny sardine pull out this sword!"

"Um... is it too late for me to bet with you now? I bet one hundred shillings."

"Get lost!"

"Compared to one hundred shillings... have you forgotten that prophecy?"

"You mean that... no way..."

Seeing that the situation in the church was a bit off, Artoria was also stunned. What happened? Didn't she just pull out a sword? Why was everyone reacting like this?

"Forget it, time is running out, I must go find Kay immediately!" Artoria immediately wanted to leave, but at this moment, a voice rang in her ears:

[Life Simulation System has been bound. Would you like to start the life simulation?]

"Hmm?" In an instant, the King was stunned on the spot. "Life simulation? What is this? Why is this voice ringing in my mind? Is it magic similar to Merlin's?"

For a moment, the King didn't know what had happened, so she said with curiosity:

"Start?"

[Command accepted, life simulation starting!]

*Whoosh!*

Accompanied by an invisible light, the King felt a transparent panel appear in her mind. On it, lines of text appeared directly:

[Day 1: You successfully pulled out the Sword in the Stone, Caliburn. You also learned about the Sword in the Stone from the knights around you. Whoever pulls out the Sword in the Stone is the King of Great Britain!

You are quite shocked. At this moment, an incredibly handsome black-haired young man appears before you. He expresses his desire to become your knight. Do you agree?

Option One: Agree. I am the future King of Great Britain; isn't it normal for someone to pledge loyalty to me?

Option Two: Disagree. I am just an ordinary person; I still need to take the sword to my brother, I can't waste time here.]

Hmm?

Looking at the two options before her, Artoria was stunned. She looked at the Sword in the Stone in her hand blankly and began to doubt life.

Me? King of Great Britain? Did this system get something wrong?

(Do you all like reading King Arthur's story? If you like it, I'll write it in more detail; if not, I'll keep it simple and stick to the main plot.)

Although Artoria hadn't reacted yet, she still made a choice.

"I choose the second one."

Artoria was still in a daze; how would she know how to choose? She just wanted to go back to her brother and foster father as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, at Lin Ye's place:

"Damn! Again!"

Lin Ye didn't understand. Did he look that unreliable? Sakura, a little girl, didn't follow him because she was a child without judgment. Why didn't the King choose him?

"Wait, is it because I'm too proactive, making me seem ordinary?"

Lin Ye thought about it. Jiang Ziya fished waiting for King Wen of Zhou, Zhuge Liang waited in his thatched cottage for Liu Bei—should he learn from them and wait until he made a name for himself before letting the King come to find him?

"No, that's not right. King Arthur has Merlin for wisdom and Gawain for strength; she doesn't lack me. What if she really doesn't come? Wouldn't I have wasted a simulation opportunity?"

Lin Ye thought it was better to be safe. Besides, he had nothing but a bit of half-baked magic and E-rank magical energy; why would she come to find him? However, since the other party had already refused, it was better to retreat to advance. Thus...