【33】Her past (Part 2)
Tony watched Artoria's expression changing between despair and hope, and was very curious about what she saw.
Has King Arthur seen the future? Why does her expression look so...confused? The way he couldn't help but want to let go of his sword... According to how he saw Artoria at his own time, she should still have drawn her sword and become King Arthur.
So, did she change the future? Is the future she sees the same as the future she experiences? Tony was really curious, so he walked closer to the two people next to the sword, but stopped again and looked into a pair of sharp purple eyes - this time he was very sure that Merlin had indeed seen it. he.
...It's really... strange.
So, do the legendary fantasy dragons and even elves and angels also exist? Tony was a little unbelievable, but he didn't think there was anything unbelievable... Anyway, there are mutants and superheroes, so what are fantasy species?
"If you want to save Great Britain, you have to draw this sword."
Fifth-century Britain was in turmoil. Vortigern, the humble king who was born in Britain and the incarnation of the white dragon who wanted to destroy Britain, attracted the Saxons and brought the British island into the dark age.
Even King Uther, who was praised as the greatest king, was defeated... The land that was not very fertile became more and more barren, people's lives became poor, and even Londinium, the button of Britain, was destroyed.
At this time, Merlin, the great magician who protected Britain, made a prophecy:
"King Uther's successor has been chosen. This figure is the next king.
When the new king, the incarnation of the red dragon, appears, he will assemble the Knights of the Round Table, and the white dragon will be defeated.
The king is still alive, and that proof will come soon. "
However, speaking of it, Artoria never thought it would be her. Tony thought as he observed Artoria's unpredictable expression.
According to the legend of King Arthur, King Arthur grew up in the home of an old knight of the nobility... so he probably never knew that he would be King Uther's child.
It was obviously a lively scene before, but now there is no one there.
Only Artoria unintentionally drew the sword and gave it to her brother.
It's not that Tony didn't hear other people's thoughts - no matter in the future or in the past, people always think the same - no one wants to be the "god agent who saves everything", doesn't want to see it, and doesn't want to take the responsibility.
"...No, only the red dragon can defeat the humble king of the white dragon?" Arturia bit her lip and asked with a gloomy face.
Merlin also answered her with a perfect smile that had never changed: "Yes...but you must have noticed it a long time ago. You are different."
"I live my life pretending to be a man, and have been practicing swordsmanship and studying state affairs since I was young... In this way, I live a completely different life from a 'woman'... You should have realized it a long time ago."
The girl still bit her lip and said nothing, with a sullen face and she didn't know what she was thinking.
"You are the son of King Uther, the incarnation of the British Red Dragon - you were born for today, to pull out the King's Sword." Merlin said this, smiling clearly but looking particularly ruthless.
Arturia was silent and clenched the sword in her hand, something seemed to flash across her eyes quickly.
"You want to save Britain, right?" the magician said with a playful expression. "But once you pick up this sword, you will no longer be human until the end... No, more than that, even once you pick it up, you will be hated by all humans and face a tragic death."
Yeah? is that so? When Tony saw this, he suddenly felt a little lucky. No matter what, people still miss and revere King Arthur to this day - so she must have successfully changed the future, right?
"Did you see it? The moment you touched the sword...listen, Arthur. Only you can pull out this sword, only you can save Britain...Similarly, you must not be able to change that future."
Tony looked at Merlin confused, not knowing what he wanted to do.
...With that said, do you want King Arthur to draw his sword or not? Putting yourself in this position, what exactly... do you want to do?
But Tony Stark soon lost his mind to Merlin's thoughts.
He saw Arturia suddenly clenching the hilt of the sword and pulling out the sword extremely easily, as if the sorrow and responsibility she was about to bear were not hers to bear.
"Then there's nothing to say." Arturia said, her hair flying. She waved the sword with a relaxed expression, wondering if she wanted to test the feel of it. "I will save the people of Britain, I will take back the land of Britain, and I will defeat the white dragon of Britain -" she prolonged her tone and finally looked at Merlin. "Britain's sorrow is mine to bear."
"I will become the new king." She revealed her determination every word. "There's no need to back down, because it's nothing. Look Merlin, it's a move I'll never regret."
The hilt is dark blue with golden edges, and the sword body is made of platinum with dark blue inscriptions and is inlaid with beautiful red gems. It is so beautiful that it is impossible to imagine how powerful it is.
The beautiful sword and the beautiful person made such beautiful and dreamy vows, Tony felt that this scene would probably be deeply engraved in his heart.
...Why on earth did I dream of this?
While still thinking, a violent panic sounded along with the explosive music.
"Wha-uh!"
The intense music suddenly woke up Tony Stark, and he looked around. The slightly familiar scene made him realize that this was his room in Avengers Tower.
My heart was still beating fast, and I couldn't tell whether it was because I hadn't recovered from the scene just now or because I was shocked by the music.
"...Jarvis." Tony's voice was obviously complaining this time.
"Sir." Jarvis responded politely. "You said yesterday - 'Wake me up if I accidentally fall asleep', but because Miss Potts and Miss Pendragon asked you to sleep a little longer, I woke you up now."
Tony was silent for a moment and ruffled his hair. Unlike the dream he had after the war in New York, this dream was clearer and unforgettable to him, and he couldn't help but sigh just recalling it.
...This is...King Arthur!
