[comprehensive] not human

Artoria knew who Yan Bai was referring to, the fairy of the lake, and some people called her the lady of the lake.But she had never seen this fairy before, would she really not be submerged if she walked into the lake like this?She told Merlin about her doubts, but she didn't want the other party to answer her: "Please believe that even the fairies who live in the holy lake that doesn't care about the world have heard of your glorious character. The original owner of that sword is you."

Because only the glorious people can be worthy of the glorious sword.

Watching Artoria take off the armor one by one, only the close-fitting shirt and trousers were left, and even the moccasin boots were taken off to reveal the smooth and white toes. Due to the effect of the magic ring, Artoria Ya only restrained her breasts to the extent that she could not hinder her movement, and she did not deliberately flatten them completely. When she slowly stepped into the water, the linen shirt was soaked by the lake water, showing a translucent texture, which was attached to the curve of her body, under the silver moonlight. Next, a girl with blond hair, smooth lines, and a wet shirt with a strange beauty.When Artoria disappeared into the water, Yan Bai suddenly remembered that he didn't remind her, because his magic would be invalid in the lake, so the magic ring wouldn't work either, and of course the fairy in the lake could tell her gender at a glance , I hope that Arturia will not be too embarrassed by then.

Yan Bai didn't wait long, and three seconds after the last ripple caused by Arturia disappeared on the water surface, the sound of water splashing came from the center of the lake.Under the bright moonlight, Yan Bai saw Arturia being lifted from the bottom of the lake by the water, and the white water waves gushed upwards, slowly lifting her up like a fountain.Artoria was kneeling halfway, coughing loudly, but her right hand was holding a golden long sword embellished with dark blue patterns, kneeling on the water as if stepping on the ground, the lake was no longer important to her. Instead of being liquid, it becomes a solid that can be stepped on.She will never sink, not only in the holy lake now, but also in the holy lake in the future, including on any water surface in the future.

A figure covered in white light gathered in front of Arturia like fireflies, and soon turned into the image of a woman in a long skirt. At this moment, this woman exuding holy white light was bending down to shake her gasping blonde hair. The girl stood up, and the white light shone brightly for a moment, so intense that even Yan Bai who was on the shore had to close his eyes to block the too bright light.

Arturia only felt a pair of warm and soft hands supporting herself, and when she just stood still, something softer and colder was imprinted on her forehead.

It was a kiss.

Her eyes widened in amazement, and at last she saw the figure standing before her, or more precisely, the fairy.Fairy in the lake.

With lake-like eyes and long white hair, the woman who is too elegant and beautiful to describe in words looked at Artoria tenderly, held her face with both hands and said softly: "Good night, my king, Artoria Ya, His Majesty Pendragon."

This was the first time Artoria faced a non-human being at such a close distance, she panicked for a moment and quickly calmed down, and performed a chivalrous salute to the fairy with impeccable etiquette: "Good night, ma'am. "

The fairy in the lake took her saluting hand, put it on her chest and said softly: "I know why you came, and I will also present you with the weapons you need, but please answer one of my doubts."

"Please say."

"As a woman, you could have enjoyed beautiful clothes, luxurious jewelry, and the love of men. As a descendant of King Uther, you could have become a carefree princess who is loved by thousands of people, why would you Choose such a difficult path. Why are you willing to hide your gender, abandon everything, abandon all your desires, and face all open and dark arrows to become a king?"

"...a friend of mine before you has asked me this question several times, and each time my answer has been the same, and I have never regretted choosing this path. Beautiful clothes will rot one day, Luxurious jewelry will also be covered with dust over time, and men's love will become less and less with the passage of time, but my kingdom will last forever in history, it will always be sung and sung by the world, I people will be happy forever."

"My lord, there is nothing in human beings that can last forever. Clothes and emotions cannot, neither can kingdoms, nor can history. Your thinking is too naive."

"But if I can't even think about it, how can I tell myself that I can do it? I know it's hard to do, but at least while I'm alive, I want to do it. I want my The kingdom is strong and prosperous, the borders are peaceful, and the land is vast. I want my people to live and work in peace and tranquility. I want the prestige of England to reach the world beyond the sea, and even cross the foggy river to Avalon. This is my extravagant wish. The pursuit of my life." Arturia's panting has calmed down, and she still doesn't know what else she got from the fairy in the lake besides the sword in her hand, but it doesn't prevent her from feeling grateful for the fairy's gentleness and generosity, so she Tell this fairy what I have never told anyone: "I want to be a saint, a benchmark for the people, a shield for them, a sword for them, and a reliance for them. I want my people to believe that as long as I am here, they will always be Don't worry about anything."

"My lord, I believe your friend told you about your stupidity. I cannot fully agree with your ideals, but this does not affect my respect for you. Please take this sword and my blessing away, Hope they make the road ahead a little easier for you."

Following the eyes of the fairy in the lake, Arturia noticed that she was stepping on the water, as if walking on the ground. She was surprised to see this miraculous scene, and she had never seen such a scene on Merlin. Strange power.Merlin's magic can destroy cities and bring thunderstorms, but it is difficult for other people to experience the magic of magic, but the fairy in the lake has done it. It should be said that the two have their own strengths in magic.

Yan Bai didn't know that Artoria was comparing himself to the fairy in the lake, he couldn't even care about what happened in the center of the lake now, because he knew that King Arthur, who is famous in this continent for his noble and pure state, could not be loved and holy The fairies in the lake love her, which is why he dared to bring Artoria directly to the holy lake.But, other than that, he didn't expect that he would get such a big rejection.

Standing in front of him was a human figure formed by magic, made up of lake water, and the lake water flowed to form a human-tall female image, which was the lake incarnation of the fairy in the lake.At this moment, the avatar was raising his left hand, palm facing him, refusing any step forward: "Merlin Ambrosius, this is not the place for you."

Yan Bai was a little dazed, how long had he not heard this name?His full name can only be known by the creatures of Avalon. The continent where he walks in the world has always used the name Merlin. No one knows that his surname is inherited from the great elf king, his father who will never be seen again. .But this kind of ecstasy was fleeting, and soon Yan Bai pulled back his thoughts, looked at the figure in front of him, and said calmly: "I just sent King Arthur here to get the sword."

"I know your purpose. If it weren't for King Arthur, you would have been driven out of the holy lake by me. From the day you rejected Alice, you have become my enemy."

The puzzle was solved, it turned out to be Alice, and the fairy in the lake is Alice's friend?

As if seeing his doubts, the human-shaped body made of lake water was flowing, and the silver reflections of moonlight flashed in the eye sockets: "She is my friend, and she followed you and left Avalon, stained by the dust of the human continent. Alice will never return to Avalon."

Yan Bai closed his eyes, calmly: "She followed me out of Avalon just to curse me."

"Is it really just a curse? She loves you. You know that, Merlin Ambrosius."

"I know, she knows, and we all know that I can't fall in love with her. Is that right, Alice?" Yan Bai opened his eyes, and found that the human figure in front of him had disappeared, leaving behind a mess on the grass. The water is slowly and spontaneously flowing back into the holy lake.And Alice didn't appear, as if she didn't exist at all, it was just his imagination.But Yan Bai is sure not. Ever since he entered this forest, he can often smell a faint scent inadvertently. That scent is very unique. In his half-elf career so far, only Alice appeared.

The wind blows through the tree crowns around and above the head, rustling, the farther away from the holy lake, the darker the forest, the trunks from brown to brown and finally blending with the dark bushes and thorns, as if someone is walking gently in the dark depths, The hem of the skirt skimmed the gaps in the tops of the bushes, and it was as if she had never been there.

"Don't come here again, as long as you show up next to the holy lake next time, I will never show mercy." Only the cold voice of the fairy in the lake sounded again.

"No..." I won't come here again.Yan Bai replied in a low voice, and seemed to be talking to himself.

"Why not?" Accompanied by the sound of splashing water, Artoria stepped on the water step by step, and walked towards him steadily. Her right hand tightly held a golden long sword in its scabbard. .She seemed to have seen something strange just now. Standing in Merlin's position was no longer the old bearded man she was familiar with, but a handsome silver-haired young man. His green eyes were shockingly bright, like surging spring, the vitality of life. The power is hidden in the eyes, and the long silver hair is softer and more beautiful than the moonlight tonight.She blinked and realized that she was hallucinating, because standing there was still her good friend, an old mage with white hair but always looking like a young man full of energy.

"It's nothing. It seems that you have received other gifts besides the sword." Yan Bai put his gaze on Artoria's bare feet stepping on the water.

"Yes, this is a gift from the fairy in the lake, and I am very grateful to her." Artoria replied with a smile, it was obvious that she was very happy and satisfied with the new sword.As soon as she set foot on the shore, before she had time to put on her armor, she caressed the blade of the sword fondly, took half of the long sword out of its sheath, looked at it carefully, and praised sincerely: "It's so beautiful."

Yan Bai raised his hand, touched the cold scabbard with his fingertips, and nodded in agreement, "Yes, it is Excalibur, the sword of kings." This is not the first time he has seen this sword, because it is not in It was forged elsewhere, but in Avalon, by the most powerful craftsman among the elves. The sword was made of gold, and the gemstone on the hilt was given by his father. Ni's sword is one of the best even among the long swords of the elves.He recalled the future he had just seen, and asked Arturia who was wearing the long sword on her waist: "Which one do you prefer, the sword body or the scabbard?"

"The sword body and scabbard?" Artoria returned the sword to the sheath with a bang, and replied, "The sword body, because it is extremely sharp."

"The scabbard of this sword is more valuable than his sword body. As long as you wear it, bleeding can be stopped and wounds can heal, so please be sure to protect the scabbard and carry it with you." Yan Bai stared at Artoria's emerald eyes , solemnly said.