After Kai's nonsense, Morgana happily put on the ring and vowed never to take it off again. When she put on this ring, Morgana felt her body relax, as if some heavy pressure was gone. But Morgana didn't pay attention and attributed it to people being in high spirits during happy events.
The two of them were bored for a while, but the three singles next to them were stimulated enough. Especially Arthur, he never knew that his brother had such a romantic side. He always thought that his brother was a replica of Uther. The only difference was that Kai was more kind. Other than that, the two of them were really similar, stubborn, boring, domineering, and determined.
Finally, Morgana remembered that there was someone else in the room, so she awkwardly put away her flirtatious attitude, pulled Kai to the dining table, and talked about business while eating.
After helping Kai prepare dinner, Arthur, Kai, and Morgana started eating dinner. Not long after eating, Morgana took the lead in breaking the silent and cozy time under Arthur's repeated gestures.
"Kay, did you...did you drive away a child named Lancelot today? Can you tell me why?" Morgana put down her knife and fork, took a sip of wine, and then asked casually, Just like usual.
Kai didn't rush to reply, but slowly ate the last bite of beef short ribs. I have to say that the chefs in the palace are quite good at cooking, and Kai can also cook. After all, since his parents died of illness and death, he has lived alone most of the time, so he often cooks by himself. His talent is really good for this. , which makes him often narcissistic. One day he can stop being a policeman and live a good life as a cook and open a restaurant.
But he can only cook Chinese food, and he is not very good at Western food. For example, this kind of beef short ribs cannot taste like a palace chef. In an era when such seasonings are extremely scarce, it really takes effort for this chef to make the beef short ribs so tender and delicious.
After finishing the beef short ribs, Kai wiped his mouth with a napkin, and then looked at Morgana with a smile. This is a habit that Kai brought with him in his previous life. He doesn't like talking to people with something in his mouth because it's impolite. He must finish what is in front of him and put away the tableware before speaking.
"Since you asked that, I believe you must know what's going on, right? You are not Arthur, you can't be so stupid and come to me without knowing anything." At this point, Morgana She is indeed stronger than Arthur. Of course, in Kai's opinion, Morgana is actually not that strong. Of course, this does not mean that Morgana is not smart. On the contrary, Morgana is very smart, but she just lacks experience. Naturally, she is no better than Kai, a veteran. . To put it bluntly, King Uther protects them too well, a bit like a greenhouse flower.
When Arthur heard Kai say this, his eyes immediately widened. Although Kai had called him a fool since he was a child, Arthur didn't think so. He always thought he was smart. However, this time he was deceived by the person closest to him. Thinking of this, he glared at Merlin fiercely.
Morgana heard about Lancelot's situation, and she believed that Lancelot was an upright and kind man worthy of a knighthood. So she is not ready to give up. This is also a common problem of greenhouse flowers. They trust people easily. To put it bluntly, they are too confident. They think that if they are good to others, others will not treat them wrong. Just like Arthur is now, even though he knows Merlin lied to him.
But after Merlin explained the reason, he still chose to believe Merlin again. Because he still believed that Merlin would not have bad intentions towards him.
"I know that Lancelot's behavior is very inappropriate, but there is a reason! His hometown was destroyed by the northern barbarians, and all the people in his hometown died, so he wanted to become a knight. And Lancelot His own talent is enough, we can't deny him because of his background, it's unfair to him! I think we should give him a chance. At least, let him try. Kai!"
Morgana held Kai's hand and said with a slightly sweet voice. It's a bit like coquettishness.
Kai gently squeezed Morgana's little hand and did not respond to her, but looked at Merlin and Wenger.
"Merlin, you forged Lancelot's noble certificate, right?"
Merlin had long known that Kai would ask this question, and he had planned well. Once Kai asked, he would stand up and admit it, and take all the responsibility on himself. But when he really faced Kai, his courage melted away as quickly as snowflakes under the sun. Although I can't shirk responsibility, I can't be confident. I could only stand there helplessly, unable to speak a complete sentence.
Kai had interrogated as many as three hundred people in his previous life, so he always had a temperament that could turn everyone into a criminal for questioning.
"And you, Miss Wenger, you must have played a role in this. Otherwise, even if Morgana was ignorant, she would not have agreed to persuade me so quickly." Merlin has only known Morgana for a few days, and at most It's only been a few months, and in the few months they've known each other, they haven't had much contact. How heartless would it be to agree to Merlin's request so easily?
This request violated at least three laws of Camelot!
"I..." Wenger was also a little at a loss.
Kai still didn't hold on, but turned to look at Arthur. "It's you next, Your Highness! What do you want to do? Or do you know what you are doing?"
"I...I...of course I know!" Arthur's psychological quality is much stronger than those two, at least he dares to defend himself. "I just... think Lancelot is a talent. It would be a pity to drive him away like this. I think we can give him a chance. Anyway, there are so many nobles who don't have any talent. Let them become knights. It’s Camelot’s shame, so why don’t we try Lancelot? Origin doesn’t mean everything!”
Originally, Arthur was prepared to be scolded or even beaten. Unexpectedly, Kai was not angry, but nodded appreciatively.
"GODD, it's very good of you to think so."
As a young man who was born and raised under a red flag, Kai naturally scorned those class distinctions. A person's ability is always the most important, and his background is secondary. Of course, Kai would not be naive enough to completely deny the advantages brought by birth. After all, some things are very realistic.
Arthur was simply ecstatic. Kay was like many parents from traditional families who rarely praised their children. So Arthur was rarely praised like this by Kai.
"Then you agree? That's great..."
Before Arthur could finish speaking, he was directly interrupted by Kai. "What did I agree to?"
"Did not you say……"
"Your idea is correct, but what does this have to do with Lancelot?" Kai's attitude became cold. "I just praised you for being smart, why are you so stupid now?"
Arthur felt that Kai's change of attitude was quicker than flipping through a book, and he didn't know what to say.
"Do you understand what I just said? Does that Lancelot want a chance? Yes, there's nothing wrong with that. He can tell the truth. Yes, a knight must be a noble. But No one ever said he couldn’t become a noble, right?”
Although the classes in the Celtic countries are very solid, it is not that there are no opportunities for advancement at all, it is just more difficult.
"Indeed, it is difficult, but if he says it directly, and with your help, as long as you are capable enough, will it be difficult to make some achievements? Who will stop it?" It is indeed difficult for a commoner to become a noble, but If Lancelot is really capable and Arthur supports him, the difficulty will plummet. Although it is still difficult, the odds are already high compared to others.
King Uther is indeed very rigid, but no matter how rigid he is, he will not be unkind to his son without breaking the law, right? Besides, if Lancelot is really that good, will Kai really stand by and watch?
How can it be!
Once he accumulates a certain amount of merit, and with the lobbying of Arthur and Kay, it is very possible for Lancelot to become a lord.
King Uther is also a man who loves talents.
"But what did Lancelot do? He used deception! He chose the shortcut of getting something for nothing! He was fooling the laws of Camelot! And what about you? You are the heir of Camelot and the beneficiary of the law. He is also a natural defender of the law, but you actually go to intercede for an obvious fraudster and undermine the foundation of your rule? Do you know that you are tearing down your father? What is in your head? A stone? "
"And you, Merlin! You forged your noble identity certificate, then deceived your prince, and then deceived your monarch. Now that you have been discovered, you don't even know how to repent. Instead, you continue to encourage Arthur to go down the wrong path. Going further and further? I originally thought you were just young and ignorant, so I had no intention of pursuing it before, but now it seems I need to change my view. You are no longer suitable to stay by Arthur's side, guard!"
As he spoke, Kai slapped the table and shouted for the guards.
At this time, Merlin also regained consciousness, and he shouted: "I just think it's unfair, Lancelot..."
Kai was very disappointed at this time. He originally thought that the legendary Merlin was a wise man, but now it seems that he is just a self-righteous kid!
"Fair? Do you think it's unfair? What about your deception? Is that fair? If you want Lancelot to get a chance, you can just say it openly! As long as he is really as good as you say, He had a chance! But how did you do it? You forged documents and deceived Arthur. What did you regard Arthur as? Someone to take advantage of? Is this fair to Arthur? Is this fair to those who also want to compete for the knights? Is it fair to others in the title? Moreover, do you think your deception can be concealed?"
"If you don't tell me, the Grand Master will know the details of this family. What are you going to do then? Let the Grand Master not perform his duties? Prevent the Grand Master from telling the king the truth? Okay, even if you can convince the Grand Master, then Lausanne What should Lord Bea do? Lord Lausanne Bea’s family is not dead! What will you do if they hear about it? Do you want others to recognize this non-existent fifth son? "
"You came to me and screamed unfairness with a completely untenable reason? Then tell me, where is your fairness? What's even more frightening is that you actually took advantage of Arthur over and over again. After the matter was exposed, you once again tempted Arthur to work for your so-called fairness without repentance, and under the premise of destroying his interests... How can I trust you? You completely put your thoughts on Arthur Above! You never even thought about the impact it would have on Arthur. If everything goes as you want, and it is finally exposed, what will Arthur do? Just like this, what good can you bring to Arthur? Influence?"
At this time, the guard also knocked on the door and came in.
"Throw him into the dungeon! No one is allowed to let him out without my order." After speaking, Kai asked the guards to take away the frustrated Merlin. Arthur could only stand aside and worry. He wanted to stop him, but he knew that Kai's personality was exactly the same as King Uther! If you stop it at this time, it will only make things worse. Kai is tougher than King Uther in this regard. King Uther will worry about Arthur being his son and will be soft-hearted, but Kai will not!
Maybe, Kai will really draw his sword and chop off Merlin's head!
"Okay, Arthur, tell me now, where is that Lancelot?"
At this time, Arthur was also disturbed by Kai's lecture.
"He...he left. Merlin and I tried to persuade him to stay, but he felt that he was not qualified to stay, so he left...Originally, we wanted to persuade you and then pursue him..."
"Hmph! It's a bit shameful, otherwise my long sword will be waiting for him!" Kai was in a better mood at this time. Just now, Kai really planned to kill Lancelot. Because Kai finally remembered where he had heard this name.
This Lancelot is the one who gave King Arthur the forgiveness hat!
(When I read The Legend of Merlin, I was always annoyed that Merlin always wanted to die. Although he had good intentions every time, he always messed up things, so the way it is dealt with here is entirely out of the author's own resentment)
