King Arthur's Respite
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Royal Vacation
—Waves crash on the beach,
their sound deafening.
their sound deafening.
A nostalgic sight for those who hold the
sea dear to heart...
sea dear to heart...
King Arthur drinks tropical juice,
sweet and refreshing.
sweet and refreshing.
King Arthur
Sip sip sip...
Agravain
...
Agravain
My king... Are you sure this is all right?
King Arthur
Ah, are you referring to the situation we
find ourselves in?
find ourselves in?
King Arthur
Listen, Agravain. I have come to be under
a beach parasol, in a swimsuit—
a beach parasol, in a swimsuit—
King Arthur
This fine tropical nectar is the only
rational response.
rational response.
Agravain
...
Agravain
However, as we stay here, Gawain and
the others are gathering their strength.
the others are gathering their strength.
Agravain
They are sure to challenge us.
Agravain
Sooner than later, most likely...
King Arthur
Let me ask you a question, Agravain.
King Arthur
We are trapped here within an impenetrable
barrier.
barrier.
King Arthur
What good will it do if we waste our power
before we can get out?
before we can get out?
Agravain
And what about...her?
King Arthur
She cannot kill us.
King Arthur
Let us rest our bodies and minds for now.
Agravain
(Inside this barrier, the power the King
has obtained on Avalon cannot be used...)
has obtained on Avalon cannot be used...)
Agravain
(It's as if she has returned to her princess
days...)
days...)
Agravain
You demon spawn...
Agravain
What have you done to us?
Agravain
In hindsight, we should have killed her
by any means when we had a chance.
by any means when we had a chance.
Agravain
What is our next move, my king?
King Arthur
We will use that puppet to subdue Gawain
and the others on Gagokhalkis.
and the others on Gagokhalkis.
King Arthur
Though I am not holding too much hope of
this approach being successful.
this approach being successful.
Agravain
There's no need to use the puppet.
If you command it, I will gladly...
If you command it, I will gladly...
King Arthur
Are you dissatisfied with my strategy?
Agravain
...No, of course not.
Agravain
(The King's nature is that of self-righteous
arrogance—everything and everyone aside
arrogance—everything and everyone aside
Agravain
from herself is merely a pawn.)
Agravain
(But that's fine... Preferable, even...)
Agravain
(A king should not be a weakling who
panders to others, but a strong leader who
panders to others, but a strong leader who
Agravain
commands the masses to make their
ideals become reality.)
ideals become reality.)
King Arthur
After Capitulia, it will be Camelot's turn.
King Arthur
We will annihilate it.
???
Not if I have anything to say about it.
Agravain
Who are you, girl?
Wait, this powerful aura...
Wait, this powerful aura...
King Arthur
So you have finally shown yourself, Merlin.
Agravain
That is the legendary Merlin...?
King Arthur
Do not be deceived by appearances.
This is merely a disguise. A pathetic facade.
This is merely a disguise. A pathetic facade.
Merlin
Hey, facades have feelings too! Plus, my
cuteness is 100% genuine, just so you know♪
cuteness is 100% genuine, just so you know♪
Merlin
Now, about the destruction of Capitulia...
Merlin
You made quite a spectacle of it, missy ☆
King Arthur
It is a pity you were too late to save it,
Merlin.
Merlin.
Merlin
Yeah, well, I didn't care about that country
much anyway.
much anyway.
King Arthur
Is that so? Then why are you here?
Merlin
To keep the promise I gave him.
I won't let you destroy Camelot.
I won't let you destroy Camelot.
Agravain
(Such power... This is bad... How is she
casting multiple spells at once?)
casting multiple spells at once?)
King Arthur
If that is how you choose to proceed,
we shall respond in kind...
we shall respond in kind...
King Arthur
Regal Fangsbane.
Merlin
!?
Merlin
Hmph, you countered all my attacks... You
must really possess the power of Avalon.
must really possess the power of Avalon.
Merlin
Then, let's get serious, shall we?
No holding back!
No holding back!
Merlin
Phantasm Kaleidoscope.
Agravain
(Such overwhelming power...!)
Agravain
My liege, step aside—
King Arthur
...
Agravain
(Why doesn't she show any intent to
dodge? Why—)
dodge? Why—)
Agravain
My liege...
From Beyond the Grave
Agravain
...Ngh!
Agravain
What happened...?
Agravain
(We should have been engulfed by
Merlin's grand spell.)
Merlin's grand spell.)
Agravain
(But there's no pain, no injuries...not even
a single scratch?)
a single scratch?)
King Arthur
Just as I thought, Merlin. You cannot
kill us.
kill us.
Agravain
She cannot...?
King Arthur
Just like the Knights of the Round Table,
you are under a curse.
you are under a curse.
King Arthur
And, if my guess is correct...
King Arthur
Your curse is "not being able to interfere
with fate."
with fate."
Merlin
I see you've done your homework well.
Impressive, really...
Impressive, really...
Merlin
Your grandfather...the first King Arthur and
I were supposed to return to Avalon together.
I were supposed to return to Avalon together.
Merlin
But I fled.
Merlin
In order to fulfill the promise I gave him.
Merlin
Ever since then, "Merlin" is considered to be
non-existent in this world.
non-existent in this world.
Merlin
Even if I attempt to influence the world,
it all ends up as if nothing has happened.
it all ends up as if nothing has happened.
Agravain
(So the enormous impact of that grand
spell was erased, as if it never happened...)
spell was erased, as if it never happened...)
King Arthur
I had information about your curse, but
had never seen it in action before today.
had never seen it in action before today.
King Arthur
It is nice to have confirmation.
King Arthur
You did not immediately go for a decisive
strike, so I was convinced that
strike, so I was convinced that
King Arthur
the restriction was indeed effective.
Merlin
You're no fun at all. What was the point of
attacking if you didn't even get surprised?
attacking if you didn't even get surprised?
King Arthur
Now, Merlin...
King Arthur
It is my turn to attack.
King Arthur
Here and now, I will put an end to both
you and the memory of my grandfather.
you and the memory of my grandfather.
Merlin
Again, not if I have anything to say about
it ☆
it ☆
King Arthur
I have seen through your magical tricks.
They are all meaningless.
They are all meaningless.
Merlin
Not all of them.
Merlin
The curse applies to the part of me that is
the great magician Merlin.
the great magician Merlin.
Merlin
However, my other half is an incubus...
And that part of my power is not restricted.
And that part of my power is not restricted.
King Arthur
This is your end all the same—
King Arthur
Regal Eclipse!
Merlin
...Uwaaaaaaaaah!
Agravain
So this was the extent of the great Merlin's
capabilities.
capabilities.
King Arthur
...
Agravain
What is it, my liege?
King Arthur
She yielded far too easily...
Merlin
Bingo! What you cut down was just a clone
I had prepared under cover of my big spell!
I had prepared under cover of my big spell!
Merlin
Ahahahaha! And the winner is Merlin!
Thank you, thank you all!
Thank you, thank you all!
Agravain
...Where is the real body?
Merlin
You won't have the time to find out.
Merlin
Fall, descend into dream! Welcome to the
realm of regret and resentment!
realm of regret and resentment!
King Arthur
A magical barrier?
Agravain
Curses...
Merlin
The heroes will come meet you eventually...
Merlin
All I did was slightly alter their timing.
Merlin
Just enough so that the change wasn't
nullified.
nullified.
Merlin
In the meantime, I have to keep you
entertained!
entertained!
Merlin
Let me add a little bonus to your dream.
I'm sure you'll like it!
I'm sure you'll like it!
Merlin
Why not just settle there forever, hm?
Agravain
What kind of bonus is that...
That meddlesome fiend...
That meddlesome fiend...
King Arthur
Sip sip sip...
Agravain
...Does it taste good, my liege?
King Arthur
Yes, it is delicious. Too good to come from
the real world.
the real world.
King Arthur
If I were to describe it...
King Arthur
The most singular, tastiest taste.
Agravain
...
Agravain
Rest is well and good...but we must think
of a way out of this barrier.
of a way out of this barrier.
King Arthur
There is nothing we can do.
King Arthur
It is a barrier constructed by Merlin.
I doubt it has any flaws.
I doubt it has any flaws.
King Arthur
We could attempt to force our way through,
but I cannot use the power of Avalon here.
but I cannot use the power of Avalon here.
Agravain
But this could hinder your plans, my king!
King Arthur
My plans will not be hindered.
King Arthur
Merlin's magic is not infinite. Once it is
depleted, the barrier will collapse by itself.
depleted, the barrier will collapse by itself.
King Arthur
We just need to wait.
Agravain
As you wish, ma'am.
King Arthur
So, Agravain. How do you find my
swimsuit?
swimsuit?
Agravain
What do you mean...?
King Arthur
Does it suit me?
Agravain
Why such frivolity, my liege...
King Arthur
Humans like to distract themselves by talking
in times like this. Were you not aware?
in times like this. Were you not aware?
Agravain
I see...
Agravain
It suits you well, ma'am.
King Arthur
So you can talk like an average person too,
I see. No, that did not sound appropriate...
I see. No, that did not sound appropriate...
King Arthur
Hmm...
King Arthur
Hehe, thank you.
Agravain
...
Agravain
(People would praise her smile as
befitting an upright young lady.)
befitting an upright young lady.)
Agravain
(But behind her eyes lies a deep,
undisturbed darkness,
undisturbed darkness,
Agravain
and her lips don't form any expression
that's not calculated...)
that's not calculated...)
Agravain
(You could say she's cold as ice.)
Agravain
(And that's precisely why she is my
king. My sovereign.)
king. My sovereign.)
Agravain
(The absolute ruler worthy of my service.)
???
Hmph, "suits her well"? Don't make me
laugh.
laugh.
King Arthur
...!
???
Though I suppose a luxurious swimsuit
perfectly fits the noble princess
perfectly fits the noble princess
???
people once thought you were.
???
Do get rid of that forced smile, though.
It's nauseating, Your Majesty.
It's nauseating, Your Majesty.
King Arthur
Why...
King Arthur
Why are you here?
Unfinished Business
King Arthur
Back in that cave on Avalon...
King Arthur
You used Royal Ouroboros to save your
comrades.
comrades.
King Arthur
At the cost of your life.
Kay
Ah, were you watching my final moments?
King Arthur
No, but I could sense it. It was a formidable
technique.
technique.
Kay
I see...
Kay
The utterly evil version of you from back
then would have been more annoyed.
then would have been more annoyed.
Kay
How anticlimactic...
King Arthur
That sarcasm of yours has remained intact
even in death, I see.
even in death, I see.
Kay
I am honored by your praise, my liege.
Kay
(The power of Avalon we all witnessed
back then... I don't feel its threat now.)
back then... I don't feel its threat now.)
Kay
(Just as she said...)
Merlin
Hey there, handsome. I am the great
magician Merlin ☆
magician Merlin ☆
Kay
Merlin? But you're a woman—
Merlin
I think I've heard this line one too many
times, thank you very much.
times, thank you very much.
Merlin
Let me be blunt with you.
Merlin
Kay, you haven't been resurrected.
Kay
I haven't? That's unfortunate. But I am
quite sure I died...
quite sure I died...
Kay
...Ah, right. I saved their skins and
watched them leave before dying.
watched them leave before dying.
Merlin
Right. But after you died, I brought your
lingering thoughts into this dream.
lingering thoughts into this dream.
Kay
I don't recall asking for that... What do
you want from a dead man like me?
you want from a dead man like me?
Merlin
All I ask is that you finish what you left
undone.
undone.
Kay
What I left undone...
Merlin
It would contribute to keeping that wild
little girl separated from her power.
little girl separated from her power.
Merlin
Now, about how to do that. Listen well...
Kay
(When that young girl claimed to be Merlin,
I thought it was some kind of joke...)
I thought it was some kind of joke...)
Kay
(But I suppose only the legendary great
magician could pull off the feat of
magician could pull off the feat of
Kay
dressing our king in a swimsuit.)
Agravain
You haven't answered our king's question.
Agravain
Why are you here?
Kay
Ask the one who summoned me here.
King Arthur
Merlin is half-incubus, and we are within
her barrier.
her barrier.
King Arthur
If this is a dream, then encountering the
dead is not out of the question, I suppose...
dead is not out of the question, I suppose...
King Arthur
But I have no use for sentimentality—
Kay
Whoa!
King Arthur
(...He dodged my strike?)
Kay
So your abilities really have declined.
Kay
If that's all you can do, there should be no
problem.
problem.
Kay
You'll have to suffer me for a bit,
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
King Arthur
What is happening... I... I...
Agravain
What have you done to the King?
Kay
I am taking her to the very depths of this
dream with me.
dream with me.
Kay
You'll be the one to watch over things
while we're gone, Agravain.
while we're gone, Agravain.
Kay
I trust that you'll fulfill your duty
obediently.
obediently.
Agravain
Damn you, Kay...
Agravain
You make no sense, even in death...
King Arthur
Where are we...?
King Arthur
(It does not feel like I am standing... No, it
does not feel like I am even really here.)
does not feel like I am even really here.)
King Arthur
Has my physical form disappeared?
Kay
Precisely. Strange as it may seem, you are
dreaming within the dream world.
dreaming within the dream world.
Kay
What's more, we are sharing the same
dream.
dream.
Kay
Amazing what a barrier created by
an incubus can do.
an incubus can do.
King Arthur
I see... So that is why I have no physical
form.
form.
Kay
You are taking this almost too well.
I expected more resistance...
I expected more resistance...
King Arthur
If killing you could return things to
normal, I would gladly do it...
normal, I would gladly do it...
King Arthur
But it appears I cannot even punch you
here. What a shame.
here. What a shame.
Kay
Yes, that's really too bad. Well, there's
only one way out of here.
only one way out of here.
Kay
After we witness a particular memory,
just answer one question for me.
just answer one question for me.
King Arthur
And if I refuse, I will be stuck here forever?
King Arthur
My ambition remains unshaken, but
I cannot afford a delay.
I cannot afford a delay.
King Arthur
Show me this memory of yours,
and do it quickly.
and do it quickly.
Kay
(As expected, she's completely unfazed
by the situation.)
by the situation.)
Kay
(I was deceived by you for so long... But
was the smile I saw on that day also fake?)
was the smile I saw on that day also fake?)
Kay
(I must find out...)
—Camelot's city streets.
Not much time has passed since the foreign
knight and the saint made their appearance,
knight and the saint made their appearance,
and the battle with Capitulian forces was
fought.
fought.
The memory of those events still smolders
deeply within the townspeople's minds.
deeply within the townspeople's minds.
Fearful Camelot Resident
I'm still scared at night. I toss and turn,
wondering if monsters will appear again...
wondering if monsters will appear again...
Cheerful Camelot Resident
Come on, how long are you going to talk
about that?
about that?
Cheerful Camelot Resident
Sir Gawain and the others handled things,
didn't they?
didn't they?
Cheerful Camelot Resident
Besides, today we celebrate! Let us wash
away the harrowing memory of that night!
away the harrowing memory of that night!
Cheerful Camelot Resident
The King has returned from the
expedition! That calls for festivity!
expedition! That calls for festivity!
Gossipy Camelot Resident
And I heard Camelot's territory has
expanded even more!
expanded even more!
Cheerful Camelot Resident
That's our king for you! With her around,
Camelot is safe!
Camelot is safe!
Gossipy Camelot Resident
I've heard that Sir Agravain's
performance was quite remarkable.
performance was quite remarkable.
Cheerful Camelot Resident
Sir Agravain, huh? I rarely see him around
town, so I don't know much about him.
town, so I don't know much about him.
Gossipy Camelot Resident
There's a rumor that he's the strongest at
the Round Table now.
the Round Table now.
Cheerful Camelot Resident
Even stronger than Sir Gawain or Sir
Lancelot!?
Lancelot!?
Gossipy Camelot Resident
Well, it's just a rumor...
Gawain
King Arthur's return is the talk of the
town.
town.
Gareth
Siiiiis... I can't move anymore...
I can't walk...
I can't walk...
Gawain
Stop calling me that, Gareth. How many
times must I tell you?
times must I tell you?
Gawain
And you obviously need more discipline if
you want to give up after such basic routine.
you want to give up after such basic routine.
Gareth
Uuuugh... I can't take it anymore!
Gawain
I don't want to hear any "I can'ts".
Gawain
Knights of the Round Table have no need
for such words.
for such words.
Gareth
But, but... I've trained so hard since—
Uh...
Uh...
Gareth
I mean, I know this is punishment...
Gareth
And becoming stronger is my way of
thanking everyone for forgiving me, but...
thanking everyone for forgiving me, but...
Gareth
Am I really getting stronger?
Gawain
If you can't objectively assess yourself,
then you still have a long way to go.
then you still have a long way to go.
Gareth
A-Are you serious...
Gawain
But the Royal Helioslash you unleashed
today was quite powerful.
today was quite powerful.
Gawain
If I hadn't taken it seriously, I wouldn't
have been able to withstand it.
have been able to withstand it.
Gareth
Really!? So, if I keep it up, can I use
Royal Lunarslash too?
Royal Lunarslash too?
Gawain
Let's not get carried away.
Gareth
Ugh... I should've known...
Gawain
...Perhaps one day I'll allow it. Since
you're supposed to be my little sister.
you're supposed to be my little sister.
Gareth
Whaaa—!?
Did you just—
Did you just—
Gareth
Oooh, so you do have a soft side!
Do I finally get to be spoiled? Huh, huh?
Do I finally get to be spoiled? Huh, huh?
Gawain
I have no idea what you're talking about...
And this is embarrassing...
And this is embarrassing...
Gawain
Stop it!
Gawain
Besides, if you're going to call me sister, you
must also call Sir Agravain your brother.
must also call Sir Agravain your brother.
Gareth
Huh...?
Gawain
It's only natural. We're all family here at
the Round Table.
the Round Table.
Gawain
Can you call Sir Agravain that?
Gawain
Come up to him and call him "big brother"
to his face?
to his face?
Gareth
Eh, ah... Ugh... Mmm...
Gareth
I don't think I can...
Gareth
He's scary! And I never know what he's
thinking...
thinking...
Gawain
Then stop calling me your sister.
Gareth
Nope, I don't think I can do that either...
King Arthur
Camelot is peaceful today, is it not?
Kay
The mere fact that the King sits at the
Round Table serves as a deterrent
Round Table serves as a deterrent
Kay
to foreign nations and provides the greatest
reassurance to the people.
reassurance to the people.
King Arthur
Is that so...
Kay
Is something troubling you, ma'am?
King Arthur
...
King Arthur
When did Gawain start showing such
gentleness?
gentleness?
Kay
Ah, Gawain and Gareth.
Their training must have just ended.
Their training must have just ended.
King Arthur
Not long ago, she seemed to always
walk around with a stern face,
walk around with a stern face,
King Arthur
keeping everyone at an arm's length...
That was my impression.
That was my impression.
Kay
That recent battle must have changed
something in Gawain's heart.
something in Gawain's heart.
King Arthur
They truly seem like sisters now.
King Arthur
Sisters...
King Arthur
On that subject, apparently my grandfather
and the first Kay were like brothers.
and the first Kay were like brothers.
Kay
Yes, I believe they shared a wet nurse.
What of it?
What of it?
King Arthur
Then, should I call you "brother"
as well?
as well?
Kay
What on—Brother?
King Arthur
Is something the matter? You have gone
pale.
pale.
Kay
It's because you are calling me unusual
things, ma'am... It's deeply disturbing.
things, ma'am... It's deeply disturbing.
King Arthur
But that relationship has continued ever
since the first generation.
since the first generation.
Kay
Let it stop at two generations, please.
Besides, you had real brothers, didn't you?
Besides, you had real brothers, didn't you?
King Arthur
Real brothers...?
King Arthur
Ah, I had forgotten. They were indeed
capable men.
capable men.
Kay
...Your Majesty, that's rather disrespectful.
King Arthur
Is that so? I shall keep that in mind.
Kay
(She had forgotten about her real
brothers?)
brothers?)
Kay
(There's something twisted about this
king indeed...)
king indeed...)
Your Majesty∼!
Kay
(Ugh, this overly cheerful voice...)
Lancelot
Congratulations on the successful
expedition, my liege!
expedition, my liege!
Lancelot
I have been eagerly awaiting your return
every single day!
every single day!
Lancelot
I wish to hear all about your glorious deeds
directly from you!
directly from you!
Lancelot
Oh, but this scrape on your arm, ma'am—
Are you all right!?
Are you all right!?
Lancelot
There might be poison in it... I must suck it
out immediately!
out immediately!
Lancelot
To me, poison would be no bother...
Hehehe, I'd even say it would be—
Hehehe, I'd even say it would be—
King Arthur
Lancelot?
Lancelot
Oh, my apologies. I got carried away...
Anyway, are you unharmed, my liege?
Anyway, are you unharmed, my liege?
King Arthur
You need not be concerned.
Lancelot
Th-That was cold...
Lancelot
Oooh, I could get used to that!
Kay
Sigh... Lancelot, the King's return is no
excuse for such immoderate behavior.
excuse for such immoderate behavior.
Kay
Now, state your business.
Lancelot
Oh, Kay, you're here too. Perfect timing!
Lancelot
Won't you join us for a meal?
Lancelot
...Perhaps I should mention that if you don't
come right away, it's going to get cold...
come right away, it's going to get cold...
Lancelot
I put my heart and soul into cooking it!
Please!
Please!
Kay
You should have started with that...
King Arthur
All right. Let us have a meal.
It is about time anyway.
It is about time anyway.
Lancelot
Thank you, my liege! Then, please come to
the Round Table!
the Round Table!
Lancelot
Oh, I can see Gawain and Gareth!
I'll go call them too!
I'll go call them too!
Lancelot
Everyone, let's eat together at
the Round Table!!!
the Round Table!!!
Lancelot
To the Round Table, assemble∼!!!
King Arthur
What in the world are you planning to ask
me after showing me this dream?
me after showing me this dream?
Kay
This is merely a prelude.
Kay
The question I want to ask is about what
follows.
follows.
King Arthur
Very well. Let us proceed then.
Kay
(Up until this point, she was her usual,
unemotional self.)
unemotional self.)
Kay
(But later that day, I saw a glimpse of
a different side of her...)
a different side of her...)
Kay
(Was it real? )
Kay
(That's what I want to know...)
A Glimpse of the Past
Lancelot
Here you go! Please have as much as you
like!
like!
Gawain
Hmmm, fried food.
Lancelot
I poured my blood, sweat and tears into
developing this secret sauce,
developing this secret sauce,
Lancelot
and the meat was marinated in my very
special extract before frying.
special extract before frying.
Gareth
...Very special extract?
Kay
Hey, the King is going to eat this too. You
didn't put anything weird in there, right?
didn't put anything weird in there, right?
Lancelot
Ah, the "special extract" is just a name.
It's not anything nasty...or bodily fluids...
It's not anything nasty...or bodily fluids...
Lancelot
I swear!
Gareth
I heard you shout stuff like "hyaaaargh" and
"ohhoooo" when you were cooking, though.
"ohhoooo" when you were cooking, though.
Gareth
What if some of the ill will from those wails
has seeped into the marinate?
has seeped into the marinate?
King Arthur
I am starting to lose my appetite...
Lancelot
Gareth! How could you say such a thing!?
Lancelot
Those were magical incantations, to make
the food delicious!
the food delicious!
Lancelot
Love is the secret ingredient!
Kay
Those screams were filled with love...?
Gareth
Fine, let's just eat anyway! I'm starving.
King Arthur
Yes, let us not waste any more time.
Lancelot
Phew, finally...
Wait, we need to say grace first, everyone!
Wait, we need to say grace first, everyone!
Gareth
Yay! So, which one should I eat first...
Gawain
Chomp chomp, munch munch...
Gareth
Really, sis? You've already started!?
King Arthur
Please, lend me your ears while you eat.
King Arthur
I wish to thank the knights who remained
in Camelot for repelling Capitulia.
in Camelot for repelling Capitulia.
Gawain
You are too kind, ma'am. We merely
fulfilled our duties.
fulfilled our duties.
Gawain
Besides, we could not have done it without
the help of our visitors,
the help of our visitors,
Gawain
the foreign knight and the saint.
King Arthur
The foreign knight...and the saint?
Gawain
My king, is something the matter?
King Arthur
No, nothing...
King Arthur
Still, I do not believe those visitors alone
could have protected Camelot.
could have protected Camelot.
King Arthur
It is because you were all here
that the realm was safe.
that the realm was safe.
Lancelot
Thank you, Your Majesty! We are most
grateful for your words.
grateful for your words.
Gareth
Your Majesty...
King Arthur
What is it, Gareth?
Gareth
Is it really all right for me not to be
punished...?
punished...?
Kay
That again?
Gareth
But, Kay...!
Kay
Don't get the wrong idea, Gareth. We've
seen your strength and efforts and decided
seen your strength and efforts and decided
Kay
you're needed at the Round Table,
that's all.
that's all.
Lancelot
Kay is right! We all appreciate your worth.
There's no need for you to worry, Gareth.
There's no need for you to worry, Gareth.
King Arthur
You should focus on relearning knighthood
under Gawain. Let that be your punishment.
under Gawain. Let that be your punishment.
Gareth
Yes, ma'am!
Gareth
I won't rest until I relearn everything
about being a knight!
about being a knight!
Gawain
There is a lot I need to teach you. And don't
count on any kind of special treatment.
count on any kind of special treatment.
Gareth
I-I'll do my best...!
Gawain
Hmm, good answer.
King Arthur
Gawain, it appears that we were able to
repel Capitulia thanks to your strategy.
repel Capitulia thanks to your strategy.
King Arthur
It was the right choice to have you as my
regent.
regent.
Gawain
Such words are more than I deserve.
King Arthur
And Kay. I have heard that you put your
loyalty to your king above everything else.
loyalty to your king above everything else.
Kay
...It's only natural.
Gareth
No way, Kay, are you blushing?
Kay
I am certainly not.
Gareth
Reeeeally∼? Because it looks an awful lot
like—
like—
Kay
Enough, brat. If all you have to say is
nonsense, just stuff your face with more food!
nonsense, just stuff your face with more food!
Gareth
No creativity in your insults, as usual.
Kay
Hey, Gawain! You're supposed to be in
charge of her. Do something, will you?
charge of her. Do something, will you?
Gawain
Mmh?
Gawain
Gulp... Excuse me.
Gawain
I was so reassured by the King's words
that I put too much in my mouth.
that I put too much in my mouth.
Kay
...Never mind.
Lancelot
Hehe, I'll go make more food.
Please pass me the empty plates.
Please pass me the empty plates.
Gawain
Looking forward to the second serving.
Gareth
Yeah, me too—Hic!
Kay
That's what you get for eating in such
a hurry. Here, drink some water.
a hurry. Here, drink some water.
Lancelot
Hehehe, the oil is waiting... Fresh, hot oil!
Lancelot
Oooooooooil!
Kay
Not a single sensible person in this order,
I swear...
I swear...
King Arthur
Hehe.
Kay
Was that...a laugh, my liege?
King Arthur
...?
King Arthur
Quite the moment for a laugh, is it not?
People do so in such times.
People do so in such times.
Kay
...
Kay
(I still remember her smile from that
moment.)
moment.)
Kay
(Was that the real her?)
Kay
That smile back then...
Kay
Was that also part of your strategy?
Was it feigned?
Was it feigned?
King Arthur
I have told you before.
King Arthur
It was merely an output I deemed correct
for the situation. It was quite deliberate.
for the situation. It was quite deliberate.
Kay
No, I don't think it was.
Kay
That smile came out spontaneously.
I daresay it was genuine.
I daresay it was genuine.
Kay
It was completely different from your
perfectly-affected, sculpted expressions.
perfectly-affected, sculpted expressions.
Kay
That smile had warmth.
King Arthur
That is merely what you wish to believe.
Kay
You won't admit it?
King Arthur
That is quite enough. End this dream now.
Kay
No, not yet.
King Arthur
You refuse? Then I will force it to end.
Kay
Force? How—
King Arthur
—
Kay
Wha—Blood!?
King Arthur
It appears he understood my intentions
well...
well...
Kay
Damn, so there was a way...!
Agravain
—
Kay
Agravain!
Kay
You dare to strike down the king you
serve!?
serve!?
Agravain
Kay, your accusation is entirely
misplaced.
misplaced.
Agravain
For my sword always serves the King...
King Arthur
Well done, Agravain.
Kay
...!
Agravain
The King simply wouldn't wake up.
That's why I cut her.
That's why I cut her.
Agravain
I assumed a near-death experience
would surely awaken her.
would surely awaken her.
Kay
Even in this alternative world, she could
have actually died.
have actually died.
Kay
You'd kill your king with your own hands?
Agravain
Impossible.
Agravain
My king would not succumb to such
a wound.
a wound.
Kay
This is insane.
King Arthur
He is my servant. What would I do if he was
not slightly insane?
not slightly insane?
King Arthur
You used your judgment and acted without
orders.
orders.
King Arthur
Such initiative is commendable, Agravain.
Agravain
It is only natural, my king.
Kay
(Agravain... His way of thinking always
tended to ignore the accepted norms...)
tended to ignore the accepted norms...)
Kay
(Even while he served as the previous
king's right hand...)
king's right hand...)
King Arthur
Now, Agravain, to the next task.
Eliminate this ghost.
Eliminate this ghost.
Agravain
As you command.
Kay
(So it comes to this...)
Kay
I've always despised you and your swords-
manship, ever since the previous king's rule.
manship, ever since the previous king's rule.
Agravain
What a coincidence. The feeling is mutual.
King Arthur
Enough talk. The only thing you need to do
is eliminate the obstacle in our path.
is eliminate the obstacle in our path.
Kay
This is a duel between knights!
Do not interfere!
Do not interfere!
Kay
Royal Ouroboros!
King Arthur
A diversion? Very well.
King Arthur
Do not fail me, Agravain.
Agravain
Yes, ma'am.
Agravain
Let's begin, Sir Kay... I'll send you back to
the underworld.
the underworld.
Kay
Apologies, but I won't allow that. I still
have something to do here.
have something to do here.
Kay
Unfinished business, as it were...
The Second King Arthur
Kay
Agravain and I became acquainted during
the previous King Arthur's rule.
the previous King Arthur's rule.
Kay
I remember it well...
Second King Arthur
Do you two know why the Round Table
is round?
is round?
Kay
Is it a matter of construction materials?
Or perhaps the shape to fit within the hall?
Or perhaps the shape to fit within the hall?
Second King Arthur
That's a dull answer, Kay. I was hoping
for more depth.
for more depth.
Second King Arthur
Something more human, vibrant.
Kay
Vibrant...?
Second King Arthur
Yes, exactly! I prefer such answers over
bookish ones!
bookish ones!
Second King Arthur
What do you think, Agravain?
Agravain
To make it easier to protect the king,
perhaps.
perhaps.
Second King Arthur
No, it's not about functionality...
Second King Arthur
To put it simply, the Round Table
signifies family.
signifies family.
Kay
Family?
Second King Arthur
Yes. There's no head seat at the Round
Table.
Table.
Second King Arthur
Rank and social standing don't matter,
only trust does.
only trust does.
Second King Arthur
That's essentially what family is, isn't it?
Kay
Are you saying we should become a family?
Second King Arthur
I won't force it. But, you know, the first
Kay and my father were like brothers.
Kay and my father were like brothers.
Kay
It would be presumptuous of someone as
young as me.
young as me.
Kay
Even without the distinction of rank,
I must maintain decorum.
I must maintain decorum.
Second King Arthur
Ah, you're so rigid. Really, just like your
predecessor.
predecessor.
Second King Arthur
Anyway, I hope we can get along well.
No need to be so formal with me.
No need to be so formal with me.
Second King Arthur
This applies to you too, Agravain.
Agravain
...
Kay
I remember Agravain did not budge an
inch at that time.
inch at that time.
Kay
His anger and disappointment were almost
palpable.
palpable.
Kay
What he expected from the king was not
affability.
affability.
Kay
He wanted overwhelming strength,
extraordinary charisma.
extraordinary charisma.
Kay
Savagery, even.
Kay
It seemed that to him, a king was not to
be human.
be human.
Kay
He must always stand independent and
absolute.
absolute.
Kay
The second King Arthur and I regarded
one another as brothers,
one another as brothers,
Kay
just like the first bearers of our names.
Kay
The King always approached me
without restraint or formality,
without restraint or formality,
Kay
sometimes even showing playfulness.
Kay
Soon, I too shed my inhibitions, adopting
my usual sarcastic demeanor with him.
my usual sarcastic demeanor with him.
Kay
It seemed the King liked that.
"Kay!"
Kay
I still remember him treating me like
family.
family.
Kay
But I had one grievance.
The King left without telling me everything.
The King left without telling me everything.
Kay
What did you entrust Gawain with?
Second King Arthur
Sharp as ever, Kay. You see through
everything, hm?
everything, hm?
Kay
It's not me, you're just really predictable
for a king.
for a king.
Second King Arthur
Your tongue is as sharp as ever too, I see.
Kay
Where are you planning to go?
Second King Arthur
Oh, just...somewhere pretty far away
from here.
from here.
Kay
So you won't tell me... Weren't we
supposed to be brothers?
supposed to be brothers?
Second King Arthur
That's precisely why there are things I
can't tell you.
can't tell you.
Kay
Don't go, Your Majesty.
Kay
Don't leave...please.
Second King Arthur
Don't worry, Kay. The sky over Camelot is
always blue.
always blue.
Second King Arthur
Even when dark clouds are all you can see...
Second King Arthur
You can be sure that above them, a clear
blue sky stretches endlessly.
blue sky stretches endlessly.
Second King Arthur
I'm counting on you to look after the
kingdom while I'm away, brother.
kingdom while I'm away, brother.
Kay
...Your Majesty.
Kay
In the end, all I could do was see him off.
Kay
When Leidram ascended the throne in his
place, I made a vow.
place, I made a vow.
Kay
No matter what, I would never again
serve only "the king".
serve only "the king".
Kay
I would no longer think of anyone as family.
Such notions only dull one's judgment.
Such notions only dull one's judgment.
Kay
Lastly, I vowed to wield my sword only for
Camelot, as per the previous king's wish.
Camelot, as per the previous king's wish.
King Arthur
Out of my way, snake...
King Arthur
Regal Wavemaster.
King Arthur
Hmph... Finally, it is all gone...
King Arthur
(Using one of the finest cursed techniques
just to hinder me... How troublesome.)
just to hinder me... How troublesome.)
King Arthur
Come, Agravain.
What is taking you so long?
What is taking you so long?
Kay
Unfortunately, I'm the winner of our little
duel.
duel.
King Arthur
...!
Kay
Surprised? You're making quite an amusing
face.
face.
Kay
Truly, like father, like daughter, Leidram.
King Arthur
Silence.
Kay
Oh, please.
King Arthur
...You evaded me again?
Kay
I've been keeping an eye on you all this
time.
time.
Kay
Learning everything about you, and more
importantly, your swordsmanship.
importantly, your swordsmanship.
King Arthur
You have taken every precaution, I see.
Kay
Indeed.
I will keep you here until my soul perishes.
I will keep you here until my soul perishes.
King Arthur
...
Don't be so quick to forget about me.
Kay
...Ugh!
Agravain
You've made a mistake. If you had cut off
my limbs, I wouldn't have been able to move.
my limbs, I wouldn't have been able to move.
Agravain
But you, seeing me fallen, sheathed your
sword.
sword.
Agravain
Foolish...
Kay
How can one...swing a sword at...a fallen
opponent...
opponent...
Agravain
Chivalry, hm? That's twice as foolish.
Kay
Ngh...
Kay
Royal Spitstrike...!
Agravain
Weakling...
Kay
Gah!
Agravain
To understand, honor, and serve the one true
king—that's our mission. One you failed at.
king—that's our mission. One you failed at.
Agravain
I am the only one worthy of serving
King Arthur!
King Arthur!
A Knight's Loyalty
Agravain
Your Majesty, a message from Camelot.
Agravain
The Capitulian army's offensive is imminent.
They're requesting reinforcements.
They're requesting reinforcements.
King Arthur
...
Agravain
Your Majesty, Camelot is—
King Arthur
I heard you. Leave it be.
King Arthur
What I have long sought is finally within
my grasp.
my grasp.
King Arthur
This matter is paramount right now.
King Arthur
Hehe...
Agravain
(Is that the legendary compass?)
Agravain
(It seems ordinary, but she destroyed
an entire nation to get it...)
an entire nation to get it...)
Agravain
(That resolve is exactly why she is my
king...)
king...)
Agravain
Did you just laugh, my liege?
King Arthur
Yes. It is what people do, is it not?
King Arthur
When they get what they desire, they
cannot help but smile.
cannot help but smile.
Agravain
(An reenactment of humanity...)
Agravain
(Paradoxical as it might sound, it is proof
that she lacks human nature.)
that she lacks human nature.)
Agravain
(She is a demon, a deity—)
Agravain
(A monster called "the king.")
King Arthur
Are you prepared to betray the Round
Table to serve me, Agravain?
Table to serve me, Agravain?
Agravain
You need not ask, my liege.
Agravain
My blood, my bones, my flesh, my soul,
my words, my time, my hopes, my despair—
my words, my time, my hopes, my despair—
Agravain
They are all yours...
Agravain
My offering to you, the one and only
King Arthur.
King Arthur.
King Arthur
Good answer. Follow me, then.
Agravain
As you wish.
King Arthur
You have resisted us to a surprising extent...
King Arthur
I must say I respect your loyalty to
the Round Table, Kay.
the Round Table, Kay.
Kay
Spare...me...words you don't...mean at all...
Kay
What is...your true purpose?
King Arthur
My true purpose...?
Agravain
Ignore him, my liege. It's just the ramblings
of a pathetic ghost.
of a pathetic ghost.
King Arthur
Step back, Agravain.
Agravain
...As you wish.
King Arthur
Consider it a parting gift for someone who,
though already dead, is about to die again.
though already dead, is about to die again.
King Arthur
Listen well, Kay.
King Arthur
My true purpose is...
King Arthur
—
Kay
What...?
Kay
That's it? You must be...joking...right...?
King Arthur
No. This is my purpose.
Kay
(Is she being sincere now?
There was warmth in her expression.)
There was warmth in her expression.)
Kay
(Does that count as proof...?)
Kay
So that's why...you chose...the path of
cruelty...
cruelty...
King Arthur
You look displeased, Kay.
Kay
I was...cursing God...
Kay
Hey, Agravain...!
Answer me...!
Answer me...!
Kay
You're okay with this, right...? For her
sake...you'll live on, right...?
sake...you'll live on, right...?
Agravain
What are you on about? My life has
always belonged to the king...
always belonged to the king...
Kay
No, for her!
Agravain
...Rest assured, I will always be by Princess
Leidram's side.
Leidram's side.
Kay
I see... Good. I'll be...counting on you...
King Arthur
It appears our time here is up.
Agravain
The barrier is fading...?
King Arthur
Yes, this is the limit of Merlin's power.
It is high time to wake from this dream.
It is high time to wake from this dream.
King Arthur
Farewell, Kay.
We shall not meet again.
We shall not meet again.
Kay
Ha...haha...
Kay
(Her face when she spoke the truth... It
wasn't a pretense or and act of calculation.)
wasn't a pretense or and act of calculation.)
Kay
(Then, that smile from long ago must have
also been—)
also been—)
Kay
Why must I always be the one who
watches other people go?
watches other people go?
Kay
Although I admit... This time, it feels
somewhat...refreshing...
somewhat...refreshing...
Agravain
Hmm...
Agravain
This appears to be reality...
Agravain
(Being trapped in that dream was truly
vexing...)
vexing...)
Agravain
(What even was that Kay... A ghost with its
own will? A figure from the King's psyche?)
own will? A figure from the King's psyche?)
Agravain
(No, that wouldn't make sense.)
Agravain
(At the end, the King seemed to have
conveyed her true intentions to him...)
conveyed her true intentions to him...)
Agravain
(She wouldn't have done it if she didn't
want to open her heart to him.)
want to open her heart to him.)
Agravain
(Such human feelings couldn't possibly
exist in my king...)
exist in my king...)
Agravain
(King Arthur is a divine monster!)
King Arthur
What are you brooding about, Agravain?
Agravain
My king. Gawain and the others will
surely soon stand in our way.
surely soon stand in our way.
Agravain
When that time comes, what are you
planning to do?
planning to do?
King Arthur
Hehe...
King Arthur
We shall cut them down, of course.
Without mercy.
Without mercy.
King Arthur
Did you think I would be swayed by
sentiment?
sentiment?
Agravain
Not even for a moment, my king!
King Arthur
Then let us be off, Agravain.
King Arthur
To the site of the final battle.
Agravain
As you command.