Chapter 39: The King and the Knight, the Oath and the Guardian
"Do you have anything to do with me? Bedwell"
After putting on the armor and tidying up her whole body, Qing turned back to Bedwell behind him and asked. For Leigh's Guards Knight, Qing is no stranger to it. But the man who can send Bedwell must be his loyal king, so Lily must have something to do with me, and she can't get out of it. In desperation, he sent Bedwell to find Qing
"Yes, Lord Qing. The king has sent me to find you, and to the meeting room."
"Oh, okay. I'll go right away! Thank you"
After saying thank you, Qing didn't say much, and went to the reception room under the leadership of Bedwell.
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"I don't agree with this proposal! The king can't just leave Camelot so easily, and lead his troops to stop the Saxon attack, it can be completely left to your knights! In a word! I will not let the king of the country go to war casually!! ”
"No! As a king, you should be on the front line of the country, and it is the king's responsibility to keep the country!! ”
From afar, you can hear the arguments between the guests. It was Qing, the voice of a person he trusted so much. Sir Ector, the enlightened teacher of the knighthood.
I didn't expect Instructor Ektor to come too. Qing followed Bedwell closely, and in a short time arrived at the reception room. Bedwell knocked lightly on the door
"Come in!"
Artoria's voice came from behind the door, and her voice was very serious and majestic. Bedwell and Green walked in
When Qing walked in, he found that all of Camelot's prestigious knights were in the reception room, and they seemed to be in an emergency meeting
It's really a bunch of anxious people. Originally, Qing thought that he had already gotten up early, but he didn't expect that there would be someone who got up earlier than him. And they have already come together to discuss the country's strategic approach
"Sorry I'm late"
Qing still feels very rude for being late, so I have to apologize
"It's okay, please sit down! For those of you who have just come down from the battlefield, you should need a break. I don't think anyone here will mind."
Artoria is very serious and cold now. There is no soothing and gentle feeling at all when I am usually with Aoi. Just like the holy and inviolable king in Artoria's mouth
"Thank you------"
Qing found a place to sit down, his mood was complicated. Today, Aoi is the first time to see Artoria like this. I feel very uncomfortable. Looking at the cold king, Qing was silent
[Leigh, do you really think so?] Is this really how the king should be? Is that cold, unsentimental king who doesn't do anything with a trace of emotion, really right? That doesn't exist! Why is it like this? Are you --- happy right now? Or is it painful? I feel so far away from you---- I can't see ----- clearly."
That's it, in the time of Qingxin's trance. The heated meeting was over, Artoria's proposal was successful, and Sir Ector failed to convince the emotionless king, and he failed. After the meeting, he silently left the room, Artoria was no longer the simple child, she was now grown up, she could no longer need him as an old beacon, she had left him far behind, and now he could only look up to the king, as a knight.
Gradually, the people in the meeting were gone, leaving Qing with confused thoughts and Artoria who had been paying attention to Qing. Artoria gently walked over to Qing's side and found a stool to sit down. Now Qing's heart is very chaotic, and he doesn't pay attention to everything around him at all
"Are you --- alright? ---“
Artoria asked with some concern as she looked at Qing who was in a state of disengagement. Hearing Artoria's gentle voice, Qing gradually came back to her senses, and the light in her eyes gradually recovered
"Li?--- is that you? Is it really you? “
Qing was worried, the appearance of that king was too terrible, and Qing had the appearance that he would never see Artoria. He didn't want to lose Artoria, this was the last light in Qing's heart, illuminating Qing's life. Qing can't be lost, and there is no meaning to live
"Of course it's me~, do you think I'm Kai or Bedewell?"
Artoria spoke briskly, not at all like the unwarm king just now
"No, it's not! It's just ---- you looked so horrible just now------ I felt so scared that I felt like I was going to lose you forever----"
Qing gripped Artoria's arms tightly, and felt like she would disappear as soon as she let go. This feeling, Qing is not like experiencing the second time
"Don't worry--- I'm here and won't leave you behind----- forever"
Qing's strength is very strong, even without the assistance of magic power, it is still very scary. Artoria, who was being held tightly by Qing, did not show a painful expression, but Qing could sense that Artoria was scratched by Qing in pain. Hurriedly let go of the hand that was gripping Artoria's arms
"Yes, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to! “
Qing is very strong, very strong, but even the strongest person will have a weak side, what can support this weak heart and continue to move forward bravely is the light that belongs to Artoria, illuminating all the darkness in Qing's heart, and being able to let him be firm in the future
"No, I don't. I can feel the pain in your heart----"
With that, Artoria stood up and gently hugged Qing so that he could feel reassured
"I'll never leave!"
Artoria's voice was soft and soft. I could feel that the hot beating heart was so powerful and warm
"Come, I'll take you somewhere"
With that, Artoria took Qing's hand and led her out of the room
"Ahh Good--- good--"
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The water of the creek is very clear, rippling with blue waves, and there are sequential waves that hit Qing's feet. It was comfortable and peaceful
It was a small grove outside the castle of Camelot, and there was no sign of anyone coming, only a clear river and small animals grazing around. It is a small world away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world, which makes people feel quiet
"You know, I often come here alone when I'm unhappy, sit here quietly and listen to the sounds that come from nature, and all the sadness will be swept away. It's like the whole world is quiet. The world without war and death is so beautiful, and everyone can live happily and happily---"
Artoria sat beside Qing, her white feet fiddling with the water of the river, and Qing told her sadness and dreams. It's so beautiful here, but it's because you feel this beauty enough that you can feel the pain outside. I want to save this painful world and protect everyone
"That's why you chose ----- be the emotionless king, just to better protect this fragile country. To be a king who can't make mistakes, you have to stifle all your feelings?! I'm not going to let you do that!! “
Qing stood up suddenly, holding Artoria's face and looking firmly into her eyes
"I won't just watch you suffer alone, as long as I still breathe! I am your sword, slashing all your sorrows! Believe me! Lily !! “