"It shouldn't be like this."
Artoria: "A King, a King should lead by example, should be a role model for everyone…"
"Then Saber, do you really think anyone would want to be that kind of King?"
In Bai Luo's view, what Artoria called the Knight King was not a King at all, but a slave named King.
In contrast, Conqueror's dominance inspired countless people.
His followers were not walking corpses, but heroes with dreams, everyone wanting to become King.
Perhaps, this would lead to greater chaos.
But for the human race, Conqueror did indeed plant the seed of desire for expansion in their genes.
"The Knight King does not understand human hearts!"
"!!!"
Bai Luo's last words were like a sharp blade, piercing Artoria's heart, making her almost suffocate from the pain.
Directly wishing to save the country was wrong.
Wishing for a greater King to replace her was her self-righteousness.
Then, what should she do?
Besides contending for the Holy Grail, besides using the omnipotent wish-granting machine, she had no other choice.
"Moreover, you were wrong from the very beginning."
"As a King, the most inappropriate thing is to deny your own life."
Bai Luo: "Even if the country is destroyed, that is a shared choice between you and your Knights of the Round Table!"
"But if the price is the country's demise, shouldn't such a mistake be corrected?"
"Mistakes only need to be remembered!"
Bai Luo: "And in this world, where are the flawless, where are the eternal dynasties?"
"What are you clinging to, the demise of Britain, or the demise of Britain at your hands?"
"If it's the former, I want to tell you that even without your country, there will still be the British Isles in this world."
For an eternal country to exist, two indispensable conditions are required.
One is an immortal King.
Two, that King must remain true to his original intention and always be wise.
Bai Luo was determined to build a Demon Country.
He also hoped the Demon Country would be eternal.
And Bai Luo had hope of achieving all of this, because he truly could be immortal and indestructible.
As for remaining true to his original intention...
If one day Bai Luo grew tired, he wouldn't care about the Demon Country's demise.
"You cannot be immortal, Saber."
Bai Luo: "Even if your country doesn't fall at your hands, it will eventually decline at the hands of your descendants."
"So the change you speak of is not salvation, but merely prolonging life!"
"..."
At this, Saber was completely speechless.
She felt that no matter what she said, Bai Luo could shut her down until she was withdrawn.
Perhaps, just as Bai Luo said.
The Knight King does not understand human hearts.
"Very sharp, young man."
Conqueror originally had something to say, but he felt that Bai Luo's remarks pointed more directly to Artoria's true nature.
"Then, what about you, young man?"
Conqueror savored his wine, and seeing the atmosphere between the two ease slightly, he spoke, "Won't you introduce yourself, unknown King?"
Upon hearing Conqueror's words, the somewhat withdrawn Artoria instantly looked up.
She admitted that her wish was neither sacred nor noble.
On the contrary, it was shameful and selfish.
But even so, Artoria still wanted to contend for the Holy Grail, even if it was just to extend her country's life for one more second.
She wanted her companions and subjects from her memories to live happy and joyful lives.
'I will not throw my troubles onto others.'
'At least, give me one chance to make amends…'
To go back to the past and start over.
And this time, no matter the outcome, Artoria would accept it.
Even if the country still headed towards destruction, she was willing to accept it.
At least she had tried her best, hadn't she?
'So, that's how it is…'
At this moment, Artoria finally understood the meaning of Bai Luo's recent remarks that went straight to her core.
He wasn't really mocking her wish.
Instead, he was using this method to tell her, if even the direction of progress is wrong, is there still a need to continue?
"It's time to tell you my origins."
Bai Luo noticed the change in Artoria's eyes.
"My name is Bai Luo, neither the King Solomon you believe me to be, nor any other King you know!"
As soon as Bai Luo spoke, he dropped a bombshell on everyone: "I come from another world, an alternate world, the Demon King who rules over everything!"
"Dem-Demon King…"
Bai Luo's identity and origin were truly beyond everyone's imagination.
Although the Holy Grail summoning, which allowed Heroic Spirits to descend, was already miraculous enough.
Even Irisviel and Waver had heard that the Holy Grail had the ability to summon Heroic Spirits from the future.
But, another world.
This was simply too bizarre, wasn't it?
"A King from another world?"
Conqueror stroked his chin: "No matter what, as long as he's a King, that's fine."
"Other worlds, interesting!"
Jin Shan Shan also acknowledged Bai Luo's status as a King.
"I don't need your recognition."
"Unlike you, who have obtained one or two treasuries, or ruled over a region."
"What I possess is a gift box called 'the World'!"
Bai Luo's words were astonishing, and even Gilgamesh and Conqueror, whom he had mocked, couldn't help but show expressions of disbelief.
"This world!"
"This planet you stand on, and even the entire space-time and universe it inhabits!"
"In my eyes, they are treasure chests waiting for me to open."
"Traversing countless worlds, conquering, plundering, dominating, ruling!"
0.4 Bai Luo suddenly clenched his fist, displaying his ambition and desire before everyone: "An unchallengeable Creator? A lofty deity? Even the World Will that created the universe."
"Everything that stands in my way, no matter what it is, will ultimately submit to me!"
"You!!!"
Artoria was completely flustered.
After all that talk, aren't you even more excessive than Jin Shan Shan and Conqueror?
No, this guy is practically a combination of the two!
World conquest is no longer just a metaphor.
If he truly treats the world as his territory and makes it his own.
Moreover, no one knows how many worlds Bai Luo had conquered before descending upon this one.
This is far more valuable than Jin Shan Shan's Treasure of Kings.