Altoria's dream of glory would eventually come to an end. After witnessing the King of Knights' victories one after another, Fengyu Chen once again saw this:
Artoria did a good job, no, too good job. She efficiently annihilated the enemy and minimized the number of people sacrificed in the war. No matter the form, as long as there was war, there would be sacrifices. So she believed that sacrifices should be made beforehand in order to reorganize the army and not waste any resources to fight against the enemy.
She actively protected the people, but the knights under her did not understand. They did not care about the destruction or harm of a few villages in the war, but Artoria was the King, so they had to obey. The knights arrogantly thought that the King should not be too kind, and that it was necessary to sacrifice some lives. In the end, they came to the conclusion that the King did not understand the feelings of humans.
The first knight left King Arthur. At the same time, the knights who were already dissatisfied with the King became even more resentful because of the departure of the first knight. They regarded the many foreign enemies and domestic problems as her responsibility and forced her …
But even if Artoria was alienated, feared, and betrayed, her heart would not change … Because she understood that the moment she pulled out the Stone Sword, this was already destined. From the moment she decided to pull out the sword, she had abandoned her feelings …
She worked hard, was hated, and was betrayed. Even if she loved the people more than the country, she was not known. She was always treated as a heartless King. There was no compensation, and she was not understood. On the Sword Mound that was dyed red, she was constantly isolated, betrayed, and welcomed death …
In the end, Artoria was betrayed by her country and people. Before she died, she sighed with emotion — "Protecting the country is the responsibility of a King, but I am powerless. At least I have to choose a new King …"
Even at the last moment of her life, she still sacrificed for her country and people!
"No … no … all of this is wrong!!"
Feng Yuchen felt as if his heart was pierced. He did not want to see such a dream anymore. No, perhaps it was because of this that he felt real pain?
As his consciousness struggled, Feng Yuchen gradually woke up. At this time, he found himself hiding in a quilt, while Blue Saber (Artoria) was standing in front of the window looking at the situation outside.
"Is your body alright?" Feng Yuchen finally reacted and asked Blue Saber.
"En, your blood has saved me once again. Now, I should call you — Master, right?"
Blue Saber turned around and nodded.
"There's no need for that. Just call me Ice Lancer, Artoria …" Feng Yuchen couldn't help but call out the name in his dream.
"Do you know?"
Blue Saber couldn't help but ask. Although there was a possibility that the memories of a Master and a Servant were interconnected, the fact that Blue Saber understood her past so quickly was really too adaptable.
"En, Blue Saber, you've sacrificed enough. The King chose the country and people, but the country and people betrayed you. For this, you lost the wonderful time that a girl should have enjoyed. You've sacrificed everything, and that's enough!"
Feng Yuchen couldn't help but hold Blue Saber in his arms. Seeing such a dream, how much he wanted to protect this girl who looked strong on the outside but was weak on the inside?
Abandoning everything in exchange for despair and loneliness, this result should not have happened!
"…"
Blue Saber was startled. She was somewhat unable to adapt to the feeling of being hugged by a man. She had never had such an experience. Although the embrace was very warm, it was not the time for her to enjoy this gentleness. She wanted to get the Holy Grail, redo the King's Choice, and choose a real King.
Feng Yuchen was pushed away by Blue Saber.
"It's time to eat. Both of you, if you're up, come down and eat …"
Lin Haruka's voice came from outside.
"Okay, Ice Lancer, eat. There will be another battle next, and I will become your sword and open up a path to victory. I'm not as weak as you think. Those consolations … I'm very grateful, but what I need is the Holy Grail." Blue Saber put on her armor and walked to the door.
Feng Yuchen nodded. At this moment, it was impossible for him to convince her, but he would try his best to make this sad girl truly feel happiness and joy.
"Artoria, let's make a deal."
As he said that, Feng Yuchen condensed an ice blade and cut a wound on his right thumb.
"Here, I bet all my honor and fate to give you a perfect ending. Whether it's the Holy Grail or everything else, I swear that I will take it for you. If a god blocks me, I will destroy a god, and if a demon blocks me, I will slay a demon. Those who violate the oath of fate, their souls will suffer the calamity of hell, and they will die without a chance to live!"
“！！！”
Blue Saber stared blankly at Fengyu Chen. If this was a vow made by a deity, then the price of such a vow was too high. Did he have to sacrifice everything for her just because he saw her past? What a kind master …
"Is it worth it?" Blue Saber couldn't help but ask.
"It's worth it. Let's make the contract …"
Feng Yuchen threw the ice blade to Blue Saber.
"Okay, don't regret it, Master!"
Blue Saber took the ice blade and made a cut on her right thumb as well. She then placed the blade against Fengyu Chen's thumb.
"Here, I bet all my honor and fate to become the sword of the person in front of me, to be driven by him. My sword is with you, and my fate is with you. Those who violate the oath of fate, their souls will suffer the calamity of hell, and they will die without a chance to live!"
At that moment, a huge blue magic formation enveloped Fengyu Chen and the Blue Saber. Some oaths could really take effect, especially in this magic world. Some contracts, such as souls and lives, would take effect according to the spirit and will of the contractor. These were inviolable oaths that would really take effect.
In other words, Feng Yuchen and Blue Saber's fate were linked at this time. If either of them violated the contract and oath, they would suffer the true curse.
"You're really willing to find a burden for yourself …" Blue Saber looked at the flashing contract magic circle and couldn't help but shake her head. This kind of contract magic circle would only be activated if it was approved from the bottom of his heart, which meant that Feng Yuchen really wanted to do everything for her.
"Just take it that I'm crazy … Seeing a lonely girl like you, I don't want you to be too lonely …"
Feng Yuchen didn't have any regrets. He also understood the importance of this contract. As long as he was in this world, he would be bound by the contract, but he had no regrets!