The banquet was still going on. From the direction of the town center, the sound of the knights singing in unison could be faintly heard. And at this time, Artoria and Souya, who were still sitting on the city wall, were like people from two different worlds. One side was quiet, the other was noisy, but what was different yet the same was that they were both enjoying the relaxation they wanted.
"Speaking of which, I don't think I've told you my full name yet, Lamorak." Artoria gently swung her legs like a girl of her age. It could be seen that she was very happy.
"You just said it, Artoria Pendragon." Souya rested his left hand behind his head and looked at the girl at his side with a smile on his face. "A very cute name."
Eh eh? Cute? It seemed to be the first time she had heard someone use 'cute' to describe her name. Artoria was slightly stunned for a moment, but soon her mood became cheerful because she had been praised by him. It seemed that in front of him, this girl who had clearly already become a king would always take off the shell called "King" and reveal the girlish appearance underneath.
"If you can, I hope you can call me Artoria or Lily in private, Lamorak."
As if afraid that he would misunderstand something, after saying this, she hurriedly added, "This has no other meaning. I just want you to be a little closer to me like Brother Kay and Merlin. After all, we are friends."
"I understand, Lady Lily."
Hearing her somewhat trying-to-hide-something explanation, he couldn't help but be amused. He subconsciously reached out and patted her small head. What this brought, naturally, was another blush and shyness from her.
Then the two of them chatted on and off for a few more sentences, from reminiscing about some things in the past to their views on Kay, on Gawain, and other Round Table Knights. The atmosphere was very harmonious. It was as if they had returned to the past.
It was just that when she talked about what kind of life she would have after defeating Vortigern, he deliberately avoided the topic. "By the way, Lily, what kind of person do you think I am?"
Facing the evening wind blowing from the horizon, he asked this question as if unintentionally.
"Lamorak is a gentle person," she answered almost without thinking.
"Gentle?" Hearing this, he was a little stunned. He had thought she would give all sorts of other answers, but he had never expected this one. After all, he still had the title of 'Anglo-Saxon Meat Grinder', and he felt that the only time he had ever shown this kind of temperament was when he was facing Morgan and in her bed. So why would she think so?
"Yes, a very gentle person." She rested her chin in her hand, her eyes filled with the light of memory. "Whether it was the first time we met, or every time after that, Lamorak would always use the gentlest voice to bring me many things I had never experienced before. Whether it was knowledge that Merlin had never taught, or interesting stories, or the principles of being a person and doing things, such a Lamorak really gives people a very gentle feeling."
As she spoke, the corners of her mouth also curved up slightly. Her smile was very happy, with a hint of happiness, as if those memories were a golden treasure to her.
This smile made him a little silent. It was only at this moment that he finally understood a little why the attribute 'Bond' had always existed in his status bar. The so-called bond, as long as it didn't disappear, would become deeper and more difficult to sever with the contact and time between the two.
But he knew that this was not a good thing for them. If he had been loyal to King Arthur from the very beginning, then with such a bond, he and the king would surely have created many wonderful stories. It might not have been impossible to become the Hand of Britain.
But this kind of bond, in the current situation, would not bring a wonderful story, but a painful poison. Thinking of this, he subconsciously asked, "But Lily, don't you think I'm a bit hypocritical? Clearly saying that I'm not loyal to you, yet occupying the third seat of the Round Table and sharing the glory with you."
"How is that possible?!" Hearing this, the girl blurted out almost the next moment after hearing his words.
This time, it was him who was stunned. And her explanation also came at this time. "To be loyal to one's own oath, this is the very heart that a knight must believe in. This is beyond reproach."
At this, a few traces of shyness appeared on the girl's expression, but she still continued, "Actually, I have always coveted Lamorak."
Coveted? Why is this word used so strangely... His expression became a bit strange.
"Do you know, Lamorak, in these two months of life, I have understood one thing, that is, the emotional exchange between people does not necessarily have to be bound to a certain fixed relationship. So, to become the person who stands by your side, to become a king who understands the human heart, one must transcend the shackles of the world."
"Wh-what? Lily, what are you trying to say?"
"I will no longer be obsessed with making you my knight, Lamorak! I want to become an existence with you that is even purer than that relationship! So..."
As if she had made up her mind, the golden-haired girl said in an incomparably serious and solemn tone. Looking at him, he was stunned for a moment. And the latter, hearing these words that were almost like a confession, also finally sensed something.
"No, Lily, we don't..."
"Become my best friend! Lamorak!"
Hm? Isn't the development of this a little different?
He looked up in astonishment. What entered his eyes were her shining blue eyes and the unconcealable seriousness and longing within them.
"Become best friends?"
"Yes, that is a bond even more sincere than the feelings between a king and a knight."
As if thinking of something, a hint of pride appeared in the girl's tone. No matter how much loyalty Morgan has from Lamorak, in the end, isn't it still a relationship between a knight and a lord? Such a serious superior-subordinate relationship is definitely not as close as that between best friends! Besides, the goodwill between friends is just the basis. As long as there is enough time, who can be sure of their relationship in the future? At that time, who Lamorak belongs to, won't it be clear at a glance?
The pure Artoria thought this, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curve up slightly, not knowing that the relationship between him and Morgan had long since surpassed her little head's imagination.
"Just you watch, Lamorak. You are so outstanding now, the most perfect knight in all of Britain. But in the future, I will definitely become a king who is recognized and trusted by everyone, and is worthy of you. No matter how difficult the process is, and what kind of dangers I encounter, I will not let you down."
She said so, and under her fluttering golden hair was a pair of incomparably sincere eyes.
"Is that so? Then I shall wait and see."
Looking at such eyes, he suddenly smiled with relief. Since she saw him this way, then he didn't have to be bothered by this anymore. The girl's vision was so beautiful, then he, who knew what he sought, no longer needed to waver because of this. This was both a respect for each other, and a collision and witness of ideas.
After all, another meaning of best friend was nemesis. The jet-black will would inevitably face a golden soul. She, who represented the will and future of the world, should rightfully accept the test of the old era. At this moment, he would no longer be hesitant about the upcoming end. He would face this best friend and everything with the calmest state of mind, and shatter the shackles of the world. For his king, he would win the foundation of the kingdom's future.
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