Chapter 50

First, go to that Dark Swamp, attempt to fish out the "Dragon" Fairy Melusine—

Then go ring Onyx's Pilgrimage Bell, starting from the Rain Country, make this place the first stop of the Pilgrimage Journey—

Vivian swiftly made up her mind, decisively formulated a decision with confidence, and briskly finalized the next two-step plan.

This time she had absorbed enough lessons and experience, clearly perceiving how to act to achieve efficiency; regarding this there was no more confusion or hesitation, no more wavering indecision, but rather single-minded preparation to execute a speedrun of the Fairy Kingdom strategy guide.

That's right, there was no longer any need to consider saving every single fairy……

Only Britain, only the entire Fairy Kingdom, was the part worthy of pouring true attention and power into……

Anyway, disgusting things like fairies are just like weeds; as long as this land hasn't perished, they can always survive tenaciously. And she only needed to ensure they don't die out completely, that as the minimum bottom line, no need to over-invest.

Once this point was understood, everything seemed to become suddenly clear.

Even the originally mountain-pressing urgency had eased somewhat.

She had previously been too demanding of herself, single-mindedly hoping to quell the Great Calamity as soon as possible, striving to reduce the destruction it brought, so she felt such heavy pressure, a heavy mood…… However, after changing her perspective, she suddenly discovered that slacking off was the correct choice.

This time, Vivian would absolutely not make the same naive mistake again——

Facing those fairies that were disgusting to the core, and disappointing to the core, yet still persisting in saving them for two thousand years, hoping they could truly be redeemed……

All of this had no meaning whatsoever!

Because history would prove time and again that these despicable existences were not worthy of happiness, not worthy of redemption, even…… not worthy of living.

Therefore, Vivian decided that this time, from the very start, she must thoroughly adjust her strategy; if not for her power still being somewhat insufficient, she would almost want to immediately protect this Britain with the posture and strategy of a ruler.

Walking on the road they came from, feeling the evening wind blow.

Listening to the steady, powerful footsteps coming from beside her, the girl wiped her eyes again, then took a deep breath.

——For now, just endure for the time being……

——After all, the current me hasn't even completed a single Pilgrimage yet.

Wanting to launch a unilateral Conquest War like the "Memory", needing no companion assistance, relying solely on her own strength to suppress the entire Fairy Kingdom in battle, it was estimated that at least five or more Pilgrimages would need to be completed.

However, as far as the Pilgrimage Journey currently appeared, there were no difficulty points whatsoever.

The Great Calamity brought many troubles, but equally nurtured turning points.

Under normal circumstances, wanting to complete the Pilgrimage Journey, the difficulty could not be called small; every clan would inevitably go all out to stop it…… But now it was completely different; to cope with the impending catastrophe, the fairies had no spare power to waste.

When the time came, whether directly negotiating terms openly with them, or launching a surprise attack to ring the bell while they were unprepared, anyway the fairies would have no possibility of having the strength to stop this kind of profiting-from-disaster behavior.

As long as this line of thinking was followed, successfully walking through six Pilgrimage Journeys……

No, that's wrong, six times still isn't safe enough.

Recalling the "Second Playthrough" experience, Vivian resolved to do even better this time…… If not for the Pilgrimage Bell itself having restrictions, requiring a time interval, unable to repeat farming counts in a short time, she would absolutely not mind ringing the Pilgrimage Bells until they shattered.

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Returned to the flying boat's landing point.

It looked like just an empty wilderness, but passing through the Bounded Field, that radiant boat formed of gold and emeralds prominently revealed its magnificent outline.

"Master, you've returned……"

The dutiful Artoria walked straight up to greet them, and after exchanging greetings, her gaze also subconsciously passed the Master, looking toward that lifelong enemy beside him.

In an instant, the Knight King's expression froze.

She discovered Morgan's eye sockets were still slightly red and swollen, that face white as jade faintly retained traces of tears…… Th-this is what happened? How did she become like this after just going out a trip?

Setting aside the bizarre feeling of seeing "herself" wronged because the other's appearance and figure were exactly identical to her own, Artoria quickly came to her senses. At this moment her gaze also quietly became subtle, subconsciously casting a scrutinizing, doubtful look at the Master.

"Mm, we're back…… Thanks for the trouble, you and Medea."

Xia Zhi nodded, about to announce the next action plan——

"Although it's a bit sudden, we still can't rest now; we have to go to a nearby lake first……"

"Wait, Xia Zhi, let everyone rest for a night first……" Vivian suddenly spoke, she stared tightly at the suspicious-looking Knight King opposite: "And, I also have a bit of business to discuss with…… with Artoria——"

"Hm?"

Xia Zhi turned to look at her, tilted his head slightly, expression clearly not very approving.

"Rest assured, I currently have no intention of fighting her……" Vivian knew what he was concerned about, explained softly, but likewise did not look away, still staring tightly at the golden-haired girl opposite.

"What conspiracy are you plotting now, Morgan?!"

Artoria instantly became vigilant; she felt this must be this witch playing some poisonous scheme again.

"What are you afraid of? Could it be you don't even have the guts to talk with me?" Vivian didn't intend to explain; she knew for this annoying younger sister of hers, direct goading was the more effective method.

Of course——limited to her using it.

The Knight King could calm down at other times, but uniquely when facing Morgan, she absolutely refused to show weakness easily.

"Who's afraid of you! Talk then, what do you want to talk about!" The little lion really couldn't take provocation, coldly snorted, directly indicating she accepted; no matter what tricks Morgan had, she would absolutely not fear.

"Come with me——"

Vivian also turned away with an indifferent expression; although she had seriously thought it over on the way and judged she must have a proper talk with the other party, she still didn't want to give the other any good face.

Artoria glanced at the Master, confirming he had no objection, only then strode after her.

"……"

"……"

"Master, really okay letting them be alone?" Medea came to his side, watching the two golden-haired girls who were like mirror images walk away, her tone carrying mockery; she wasn't optimistic about those two sisters being able to get along peacefully.

The Knight King and Morgan ah……

Tsk tsk, won't they just start pulling hair directly?

"Honestly, of course not very reassured…… Hard to imagine a scene where these two people could calm down and talk properly in such a short time."

Xia Zhi shook his head; he prepared to immediately restrict the magical energy supply to Artoria from the Contract level the moment he discovered something wrong, after all if the two sisters fought again, the younger sister's side still had stronger combat power.

Especially with his vast magical energy providing the supply.

Without restrictions, the Knight King could even fire the Holy Sword in rapid succession.

Not merely continuously swinging the Holy Sword to attack, but fully releasing the Holy Sword's True Name and power, unleashing strength capable of blasting away even structures as solid as a "castle"…… such ultimate attacks, she can use like basic attacks.

This is undoubtedly a terrifying thing.

If that night at Liu Dong Si, there were such Mana conditions, Gilgamesh would probably have been blown up by rapid-fire Holy Sword strikes before his Spaceship even stabilized.

"Right, Medea……" Xia Zhi glanced sideways, looking at the Witch beside him, recalling a matter.

"Do you want me to go watch them?" Caster clearly misunderstood.

"No, I also have something to discuss with you——" the youth waved his hand, looked around; right now Vivian and the others had walked over there, while the two little Loli were still on the Vimana, unknown if they had fallen asleep.

"What matter?"

"I perceived earlier, your gaze when looking at Artoria…… seems off?" Carefully observing the Witch's expression and eyes, Xia Zhi squinted his eyes slightly, "And also when facing Vivian, you also revealed that kind of gaze……"

"Eh, Vivian? Wait, wait, Master, isn't that Miss Morgan? Hold on! Could it be the legendary Witch Morgan and the legendary Lake Fairy Vivian…… are indeed the same existence?"

Medea first froze for a moment, the instant she reacted, her occupational habit as a Magician activated on the spot.

She subconsciously recalled certain legends, and asked in great surprise:

"Or is it different facets of the same existence? Morgan is the evil facet of the Lake Fairy? Or is the Lake Fairy Morgan's kind Personality?"

Because earlier in the introduction segment, Vivian directly spoke her name as Morgan.

Immediately after was the sisters tearing at each other, the scene of them fighting fiercely, after that Medea was dispatched in advance to search for Moss, and did not hear Xia Zhi and Tetelot's dialogue.

And after leaving combat, the group rode the Vimana traveling day and night, arriving directly at Onyx at the North End of the Fairy Kingdom; the atmosphere was heavy all along the way, because they perceived omens of the Great Calamity, no one had the mood to speak.

Finally just a short while ago, when Xia Zhi pulled Vivian off the ship, because he had arranged missions in advance, he had dispatched Artoria and Medea ahead of time……

The result being until now——

Medea only now learned Miss Morgan's other True Name.

"Regarding this I also have no way to answer you……" Xia Zhi pondered briefly, clearly also feeling quite puzzled. Medea's perspective instead inspired his thinking; he gently shook his head, refocusing his attention.

"And right now this isn't the main point; I'm the one asking you questions. Caster, answer me honestly, do you have some strange thoughts about them?"

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"……"

"O-okay, actually it's like this, Master……"

Medea's expression was clearly somewhat unnatural, her gaze also drifting toward other directions, but after brief consideration, she decided to tell the truth. After all concealment had no meaning; the Master had already keenly perceived the anomaly.

Moreover, being frank might bring unexpected benefits——

Perhaps she could thereby win the Master's understanding and support.

Thinking of this, a glint flashed in the Witch's eyes; she quickly adjusted strategy, determined to engage in direct cooperative dialogue with the Master.

"I have a hobby, which is usually making some models; simply put, it's similar to Craftsmanship like figures and dolls. Simultaneously, I am also enthusiastic about designing various beautiful clothing, especially those filled with a maidenly aura……"

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(Chapter End)