A god imbued with new power descended beside the king in a radiant new form.
Undoubtedly, this was a display of grandeur. Yet, it was also the god asserting his divine authority to the world.
"It's beautiful!"
Artoria sincerely praised Alaric's new form.
Compared to the [Blue-Eyes White Dragon], whose massive wings could shroud an entire village, this [White Spirit Dragon] was far more "delicate." its presence more restrained.
Its size was now akin to a three-story building.
Still large, but no longer exuding the overwhelming pressure of "a mountain bearing down."
Moreover, the aura emanating from Alaric was no longer sharp and domineering but imbued with a holy and solemn grace.
The light radiating from the white dragon's body softened its fearsome scales, lending it an almost ethereal elegance. Floating in the sky, it resembled a colossal work of art carved from white jade.
"Beautiful? I find it a bit awkward…"
"But it's true, I've gained new power."
Alaric flapped his wings in the sky.
In the next moment, white light cascaded from his body, enveloping Artoria and the villagers below.
The light was warm, like a spring breeze sweeping away their fatigue. It also seemed to harbor a mystical power... Artoria sensed it was a defensive blessing, greatly enhancing the recipients' resistance to "mysteries."
"Hmm… seems somewhat useful?"
Artoria nodded hesitantly. As the Red Dragon King with top-tier magic resistance, such a blessing was ineffective on her.
As for the others… well, who in their right mind would seek a "magic immunity" blessing?
"Of course, its main purpose isn't just that. It protects your kingdom, shielding it from malevolent forces."
Alaric continued to explain.
This was the true essence of the "sacred pact" between [God] and [Holy King].
The king rallied the people under the god's name, while the god extended his power into the mortal world through the king's authority. From now on, Artoria's kingdom was Alaric's sanctuary, and his power could reach every corner of it.
"The sanctuary brooks no disturbance; the mortal world permits no violence."
"Evil magi can no longer weave their schemes within this holy kingdom."
"All malevolence will be laid bare under this sacred light."
In plain terms:
[It's essentially a massive barrier plus a magic-detection radar.]
[People like Merlin can no longer come and go as they please!]
Realizing this, Artoria's emerald eyes sparkled as she looked up at the jade-like dragon in the sky.
"Wow~"
"That's incredibly useful!"
…
Alaric came quickly and left just as fast.
He lingered above the logging team for less than five minutes.
Yet those five minutes were enough to become the talk of the fledgling kingdom for the rest of the year.
Those who witnessed the Dragon God's majesty tirelessly recounted the tale... ordinary in truth, but extraordinary in their telling. They spread legends in the taverns, like [When we were exhausted, the god appeared and bestowed holy white light to restore our strength], leaving Kay, who could no longer score free drinks, wondering if he should visit that "Babydrago" He got along with to concoct new stories.
Harmony within, and everyone brimming with hope for the future... this was the true state of the new kingdom.
But the outside world was far less peaceful.
"My king, according to our merchants' reports… unfavorable rumors about us are spreading in other kingdoms."
Bedivere cautiously relayed a major development in Britain to Artoria.
But even without his words, Artoria knew what was happening.
Morgan le Fay... the daughter of King Uther, acknowledged by all kings as Camelot's theoretical first-in-line heir... had suddenly raised Camelot's banner. Standing beneath it, she publicly declared Artoria a shameful "illegitimate child" with no right to the throne.
At the same time, she staked herself as a prize, inviting the eight most powerful kings of the era to "encircle" Artoria and her new kingdom, proclaiming she would marry the final victor.
It was, without question, a trap.
Having spoken with Morgan beforehand, Artoria understood her sister's plan to gather all their enemies in one place.
The rest… was to let the world witness the Red Dragon King's might, paving the path to the true King of Britain's ascension with the blood and corpses of false kings!
"But isn't this a bit too extreme?"
"Even if we succeed… won't it ruin her reputation?"
Truthfully, Artoria opposed Morgan's "lure them into the trap" plan.
She didn't need such tactics to defeat those kings. Even if it took longer, she refused to sacrifice her sister's honor.
In Artoria's eyes, such a sacrifice was utterly unnecessary.
Yet Morgan insisted on it.
"Consider it from another angle."
"What could drive a proud princess to cast aside her last shred of dignity?"
"No doubt, she really wants those kings dead!"
Merlin marveled at the princess's vindictiveness, silently vowing never to cross paths with her.
... By the way, thanks to Alaric's [Protection] power now in effect, he had to knock on the door to enter today.
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