Izawa Sugi and Artoria Custer looked at each other.
If the mission of the Paradise Fairies is to forge the holy sword through a pilgrimage, Izawa Sugi is fully capable of creating an artificial human to replace the girl as a collection device and then throw it into Avalon for forging.
But Merlin said nothing, and even blocked the relevant information from Izawa Sugi.
Artoria Custer looked at Ize Shan who was deep in thought and whispered, "Perhaps the information I have is insufficient. After all, I only rang the bell once. Perhaps I will get all the information after I ring the six bells."
Izeshan glanced at Artoria, shook his head slowly, and looked a little solemn.
"Merlin...although he seems frivolous and unreliable most of the time, and even deliberately tricks people and does some bad things that make people angry, in my opinion, he is a very reliable guy and never makes mistakes at critical moments."
Merlin likes to read stories with happy endings. In order to make things develop in a happy direction, Merlin will even take action himself to help the protagonist of the story gain an advantage at the critical turning point and ignite the light of hope in despair.
"He knows my past and upbringing very well, and is also familiar with the magic I have mastered. He even taught me the magic of creating androids."
In order to help the real King Uther create the future King Arthur, Izawa Sugi studied the relevant magic with Merlin for a long time, and later did research with Morgan and created a Mordred.
"Even so, he still blocked the relevant information from me, which shows that there must be some secrets that I don't know."
Ize Shan lowered his eyes. It was not that he was being sentimental. He and Merlin were both immortals. They knew each other well and had been close friends for a long time.
So in Merlin's heart, is the Paradise Fairy who forged the holy sword more important, or is Izawa Sugi?
Some answers are self-evident.
"If I interfere with your tour, I will most likely be in danger."
After ruling out many impossible factors, Izawa Sugi finally concluded, "He was worried that I would be affected, so he didn't tell me the relevant information."
Artoria's eyes widened, and then her expression became relaxed. She smiled and said, "Isn't this a good thing and something worth being happy about?"
Ize Shan was stunned for a moment, and said helplessly: "Girl, you are still the same as before. You will never get angry with me."
Artoria smiled shyly: "I just think it doesn't matter and is unnecessary. I am the fairy of paradise. Merlin told me early on that I must make the choice myself. Although I don't like it, I don't want to escape."
Ize Shan hesitated to speak. He frowned and said after a long while, "I understand."
Then he mentioned another thing, "You met Fujimaru Ritsuka."
Artoria was stunned: "Brother, do you...know Fujimaru Ritsuka?"
"I have met Ritsuka from other worlds. Regardless of whether they are men or women, they are all very strong and respectable suzerains."
Izawa Sugi said meaningfully: "It is a good thing for you to be connected with Ritsuka. Enjoy your trip to the Fairyland with him."
Artoria blinked, "Wait, Gol, aren't you going to meet Ritsuka? He said he wants to find the person who stole the Illusion Tree! Chaldea is trying to find a way to drive away or even defeat the Alien God."
Izawa Sugi shrugged his shoulders and said, "My method was a trick. I used distortion and sympathetic magic to steal another fantasy tree. In fact, I still used the power of the fantasy tree itself."
He said sternly: "Tell Ritsuka that to save the world, you need to use all the strength you can find and fight the enemy head-on. Don't think of taking shortcuts."
But the next second, Ize Shan said with a smile: "But I can give him the information about the fantasy tree."
Defeating the enemy is one thing, gathering relevant intelligence in advance is another.
Artoria looked at Izesugi speechlessly.
Izawa Sugi took out a scroll and said, "Give it to Ritsuka when you have the chance. I have taught you how to unlock it."
After saying this, Ize Shan turned around and prepared to leave.
Artoria was stunned: "Gol? Are you leaving now?"
"I have something to do."
"What are you going to do? Continue to cause trouble for the Queen?"
Thinking of the big scene that happened last time when Ize Shan fought with Queen Morgan, Artoria was a little worried.
"I heard from Merlin that you found a way to destroy the world and protect it at the same time, but you failed."
Izawa Shan didn't care: "It doesn't matter. Someone tried for 14,000 years but failed. I've only tried for three years. It's not shameful to lose."
He waved his hand and said nonchalantly, "There is no need to feel sad and regretful about parting. Maybe we will meet again tomorrow, or maybe it will be a long time before we meet again, but there will definitely be a next time."
Artoria was stunned for a moment, and influenced by Izawa Sugi's attitude, she also smiled.
"Then I can only wish you all the best."
Ize Shan left in such a casual manner. Artoria Custer was lost in thought for a while and sighed.
Although she didn't like most of the fairies in the fairy kingdom, she still met many interesting people who were worth remembering and missing during this journey.
The blonde girl raised her hands and patted her cheeks: "Cheer up, Custer!"
She went out to look for Ritsuka Fujimaru.
Artoria plans to go to Gloucester to ring the second bell, while Fujimaru Ritsuka is going to look for his lost companion. They may not be able to travel together in the future, so they must say goodbye before parting.
"Give him the scroll and say goodbye to him."
Artoria Custer finds Ritsuka Fujimaru in a restaurant.
With the help of the guards, Fujimaru Ritsuka found the heroic spirit Da Vinci who had arrived in Salisbury earlier and was working in a restaurant due to amnesia.
After meeting Fujimaru Ritsuka, little Da Vinci regained his memory and remembered the purpose of entering the fairy kingdom.
She negotiated with the restaurant owner and decided to use the restaurant as a base for discussing matters temporarily. Ritsuka Fujimaru, young Da Vinci, and the Heroic Spirit Tristan were in a meeting.
But there was a young man sitting next to the three of them.
The young man had moon-colored hair and a star crown tilted on his head. He was wearing a gorgeous court robe, and colorful and beautiful phosphorous feathers spread out behind his back.
He had his back to the door, was behaving in an exaggerated manner, and was talking to Fujimaru Ritsuka.
Artoria looked at the young man's back in astonishment, listened to his voice, and especially after using her fairy eyes to see what he was thinking, a guess came to her mind.
"Oberon?"
As if he heard her voice, the young man turned around and saw the Elf King Oberon, who was the first of the three black-hearted teachers to get to know the girl but the last to show up. He was also the one jokingly called the Slacking King Vortigern by Izawa Shan as the one who had been slacking off for 14,000 years.
"Ah~ Our savior has arrived~"
Oberon said with a dramatic and exaggerated tone, "Castor, you are right! This Fujimaru Ritsuka is a good kid. I have decided to help Chaldea!"
Although Artoria had some questions in her mind and didn't understand what Oberon was doing, she was still happy to see him.
Each of her three teachers is more elusive than the other, especially Oberon, who previously communicated with her through his staff. Now that Merlin has been locked up in a small dark room by Queen Morgan for the second time, is Oberon finally willing to show up?
The blonde girl smiled as she sat next to Oberon. She did not ask any questions, but followed the end of Oberon's words and said, "Really? It's great that you two can get along well."
Little Da Vinci looked Artoria Custer up and down, and was amazed in his heart, wow, she is worthy of being the counterpart of King Arthur, they really look exactly the same.
She then happily introduced herself and thanked Custer.
"Oberon said that he came here specifically to help Chaldea obtain the Holy Lance Arms and the Illusion Tree data after hearing your introduction. Thank you so much, Caster. We are in need of the help of the local fairies!"
Chaldea arrived at the Fairy Kingdom later than Kirshtalia, and had already lost the initiative. Oberon's arrival was like timely help, too timely and too important.
The corners of Artoria's mouth twitched. She glanced at Oberon meaningfully, then smiled and said to Da Vinci: "Oberon has many friends and a wide range of sources of information. Whether it's looking for your lost companions or finding a way to see the queen, he should be able to provide a lot of help."
After a pause, the blonde girl was about to say that she was going to Gloucester, but Oberon suddenly said, "By the way, Ritsuka just told me about his partner. It's the girl holding the shield, right?"
Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded immediately: "Yes, do you know any news about Mashu?"
Oberon smiled and said, "I'm not sure if it was Mashu. I just remembered the auction roster that Murrayne updated earlier. She said there is a new item added to the latest auction. It is said to be a special fairy wearing rare equipment. It seems to be a special product sent from the Nameless Forest, which is where you landed."
Fujimaru Ritsuka immediately became excited: "It's Mashu! It must be her!"
Oberon deliberately poured cold water on her: "It may not be her. Recently, many people from the outside world have entered the fairy kingdom's pan-human history."
The next second he cheerfully invited everyone, "But Gloucester, where the auction is held, is not far from my territory, Autumn Forest. You can go to Gloucester to inquire about the situation. If it's not Mashu, then come to Autumn Forest as a guest!"
Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at Little Da Vinci and Tristan: "What do you think? I think we can go to Gloucester to see the situation."
Da Vinci nodded repeatedly: "I have no objection."
Tristan: "The Lord makes the decision."
Artoria was a little surprised: "Are you going to Gloucester? It just so happens that I plan to go to Gloucester to ring the bell next..."
As she said this, she began to feel somewhat doubtful, as if Oberon had done this on purpose.
The blonde girl looked at Oberon, but Oberon smiled and winked at Artoria, making a mischievous expression.
Artoria: "..."
Very good, no need to guess, Oberon did it on purpose.
What does he want to do?
But as soon as this thought arose in her heart, Artoria felt inexplicably familiar: before, she watched Ize Shan and Merlin fight wits and courage with her fairy eyes every day, is it her turn to put it into practice now?
It's so hard for me.
Artoria Custer held her staff and felt that her trip to Gloucester would be exciting.
In fact, the girl's sixth sense is surprisingly accurate.
Ritsuka Fujimaru, young Leonardo da Vinci, Tristan, Artoria and Oberon went to Gloucester. Although Gloucester had been burned once before, it had regained its prosperity and bustle under the magic of the fairies.
Oberon was a frequent visitor to Gloucester. When the guards at the city gate saw Oberon, they did not ask any questions and directly let the group into the city.
"I used to have a shop in Gloucester."
Facing Fujimaru Ritsuka's curiosity, Oberon explained, "But later on, for some reasons, I had to hand over the shop to the Queen. All the money I earned before was invested in the Round Table Rebels. I can only rely on telling stories and performing magic tricks to offset the meal expenses."
Artoria added, "Your Highness, nicknamed the Poor Prince."
Oberon said angrily, "Cast! How can you say that to me? Wasn't it because you lost the game that the Queen took over my shop?"
Artoria chuckled: "Really? You guys had planned this long ago and deliberately lost the store to the Queen!"
Only by handing over the casino can the queen use it to increase her existence tax, and more and more fairies will be unable to stand the queen's tyranny.
Oberon stubbornly defended himself: "We have tried very hard! But the fairy clan leaders are too powerful. If we want to offset their terms, we can only ask the queen to help!"
Artoria was about to retort when she suddenly noticed that Fujimaru Ritsuka was looking at her and Oberon with a smile.
"Ritsuka?"
Fujimaru Ritsuka chuckled and waved his hands: "Sorry, I just think you two have such a good relationship."
Artoria felt embarrassed, she was indeed very happy.
The teacher who taught her how to keep warm in winter and witnessed her hardship in childhood finally appeared before her and joked and played with her. This was something the girl had never expected before.
She had thought that Oberon wouldn't show up until the end of the tour!
Oberon glanced at Artoria and said with a smile, "Yes, we have known each other for a long time."
He quickly passed over this point and diverted Fujimaru Ritsuka's attention. "By the way, the auction requires an invitation. I have a good relationship with Mu Ruien, so I can bring one person in. As for the rest... who among you wants to enter the auction venue?"
Little Da Vinci and Tristan looked at each other.
Tristan hesitated: "According to what you said before, Gloucester is the territory of Lord Murion. The power of everyone who enters Gloucester will be suppressed. In this case, the Lord should not be in any danger..."
Little Da Vinci: "Then Tristan, please accompany me to Gloucester. I want to try to buy some magic materials. I saved some money when I worked in the restaurant before. Oberon, can you take Ritsuka to the auction?"
Oberon said readily, "No problem."
Artoria: "I'll go with you. I need to talk to Murray about the bell ringing. If I reveal my identity as the Son of Prophecy, she probably won't refuse me from participating in the auction."
The group split into two groups, and Artoria, Oberon, and Fujimaru Ritsuka walked towards the auction location.
But halfway through, a sharp voice rang out.
"Castor!"
Artoria stopped and looked over when she heard the sound.
"Ba... the Fairy Knight Tristan?"
The rose-haired girl walked quickly to Artoria. She looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka in disbelief and asked with shaking hands, "Castor, this, this is your human slave?"
Artoria nodded.
In the fairy kingdom, humans are all slaves of the fairies, and ownerless humans will be fought over and torn apart by the fairies.
She glanced at Fujimaru Ritsuka apologetically and nodded: "Yes."
Fujimaru Ritsuka blinked to show that he didn't care.
"That's too much! How come you have human slaves without saying anything?"
Bawan Xi was angry at first, but then she became complacent. "But a country girl like you can only look for such old-fashioned humans. My human slave is very beautiful! Just like my mother's court magician, he has beautiful long golden hair!"
Artoria frowned and warned, "Don't do anything stupid."
Bawan Xi curled her lips and said, "I'm not stupid. Ever since the factory went wrong, humans have been a scarce resource. I won't mess with them. By the way, I'm here to find the Son of Prophecy. I heard that the Son of Prophecy appeared and rang the Salisbury bell. I plan to catch the Son of Prophecy and give him to my mother!"
She showed a look of joy and anticipation: "Maybe mother will agree that Kirshtalia will become my lord's wife!"
Fujimaru Ritsuka: “…”
Hmm? What did he hear?
The young Lord's expression changed into one of eating a melon.
Artoria raised her hand to her forehead.
She was about to warn Bawan Xi that the human magician who dared to become the court magician must be very powerful, at least stronger than Belial, and Bawan Xi should not come to get beaten, but then she saw Ize Shan walking out of the shop next door.
He was holding a pile of magic materials in his hands.
"Miss, we have bought the things, let's..."
Izawa Sugi's words were stuck.
In Murrayn's fairy territory, everyone's power will be suppressed. Izeshan was just concentrating on buying things in the magic material store - Bawan Xi paid - and he really didn't notice the people outside.
Bawan Xi happily pulled Izeshan's sleeve and proudly introduced him to Artoria.
"Castor, look at my human slave. Isn't he beautiful?"
Artoria: "..."
Oberon tried hard to hold back his laughter. He traveled with Artoria just to see this scene!
In the previous battle, Merlin was captured by Queen Morgan in order to help Izawa cut off the cedar.
Ize Sugi naturally wanted to find a way to get Merlin out, but since his stored power and the techniques he had set up were used up in the previous wave of attacks, he couldn't fight Morgan head-on, so he could only think of other means.
Bawan Xi is Morgan's adopted daughter. Her personality... to put it nicely, she is arrogant and willful, to put it bluntly, she is stupid and brainless.
The weakness is so obvious that Ize Shan feels it would be a shame not to take advantage of it. He plans to steal the [court] where Merlin is imprisoned from Morgan through Bawan Xi.
Bawan Xi likes to treat fairies cruelly, so Ize Shan certainly cannot appear as a fairy. It just so happens that Kirshtalia becomes Morgan's court magician. With this example, Ize Shan decides to recommend himself to Bawan Xi as a pan-human history magician.
Then Bawan Xi asked Izeshan to get married, hold a wedding, and even have a wedding banquet.
Ize Shan was so scared that his face turned green. Is it possible to drink the fairy's wine?
He immediately chose to become Bawan Xi's human slave. It was just a temporary measure. Once he got to the court where Merlin was imprisoned, he would be able to find no trace of him.
But going to Gloucester to buy magic materials and being seen by Oberon and Artoria was a bit embarrassing!
Izawa Sugi glared at Oberon who was watching the show with a murderous look.
Oberon tried so hard to hold back his laughter that his face twitched and he looked like a funny man.
He looked very interested. "Castor, this lady knight has said she wants to arrest you. Are you going to do nothing?"
The corner of Artoria's mouth twitched, and she wanted to pick up her staff and hit Oberon on the head: Hey! You're obviously fanning the flames and just waiting for fun, bastard!
"Catch you? What do you mean?"
Bawan Xi was puzzled.
Oberon cleared his throat and said, "Ahem, because this Artoria Custer is the legendary son of prophecy!"
Bawan Xi was stunned. Before she could react, Artoria said with a desperate expression: "Yes, I am. Let's fight it out!"
Anyway, Bawan Xi came for the Son of Prophecy, so they had to fight.
"If I lose, I will go with you to see Her Majesty the Queen, but if I win, your human slaves will be mine!!"
Izawa Sugi: “…”
Oberon: "...Puhaha, cough, sorry, you guys keep going, keep going!"