Merlin's Fault

"Can't you give me an answer?"

Artorius looked earnestly at the silver-haired, red-eyed fairy, his expression serious. It made Vivian feel even more sorry for Artorius.

Her original plan was to bring him to Avalon when he was about to perish with Britain after his failed efforts.

This plan had gained the strong support of her other 'sister', Morgan le Fay, in recent times.

From the perspective of the Lady of the Lake, Vivian represented the good side of the Lady of the Lake, while Morgan le Fay represented the evil side. They were 'sisters' despite not having any blood relation.

Vivian didn't yet know why Morgan suddenly supported her plan. However, that wasn't the most important thing right now. The most important thing was still how to handle Artorius's questioning.

Artorius spoke in such a way because he must have sensed that something was amiss. He might have even obtained some information and evidence.

Vivian who was unaware that Artorius was a reincarnator from another world, thought so. She pondered on how to brush off this matter.

Even if Artorius would despise her afterward, just like how Artoria despises Merlin, Vivian decided to continue deceiving him for his own sake.

As for Artorius getting angry, hating her, or harboring resentment afterward, Vivian had considered a hundred and eighty ways to resolve this matter.

Although Britain would be destroyed, the Pendragon Family would survive. Morgan le Fay, Artoria, Artorius, and even Mordred, they could all be brought to Avalon. There, they would enjoy endless life and happiness, far away from troubles, experiencing pure familial bliss.

As for the anger and resentment that would arise from Britain's destruction, she believed it would gradually dissipate over time.

Vivian tried her best to manipulate Artorius in a hundred and eighty different ways so that even if he resented her, he wouldn't be able to truly hate her, especially when their children were born.

"Don't lie, Big Sis Vivian."

Vivian's wishful thinking was shattered by Artorius. Her plans would never work for him.

"I already know everything about the proper human history and the fated demise of Britain and the Celts. The idea that finding the Holy Grail can save Britain is nothing but a lie you and Merlin wove together, isn't it?"

"!"

The hidden secret inside her was suddenly exposed. Vivian couldn't utter a word as she looked at Artorius, who spoke with righteousness and anger. After a moment of silence, she turned her head slightly and whispered to Artorius.

"It's mainly Merlin's fault, Artorius. I only knew and kept it secret..."

"Big Sis Vivian..."

Artorius's voice was low, making the fairy feel even more sorrowful.

"You were saying before that we were family and shouldn't hide anything from each other. But now it has turned out like this."

"I never intended to deceive you, Artorius."

"Whether intentional or not, it remains an act of deception... What's even more troubling is that this deception revolves around such a crucial matter. It's not only deceiving me; it's also deceiving my father! All of you are truly despicable—there isn't a single good person among you!"

As Artorius shouted out those lines in frustration, his emotions became slightly unstable.

At least half of what he said while yelling at the fairy, Vivian, was true—because what they had done was truly outrageous.

Ah, of course, the fairy, although despicable and rotten, was mostly aware but remained silent, merely an accomplice.

The real scoundrel was that infamous shady and scammer bastard. He had truly deceived Artoria all her life. That scoundrel should bear at least half the responsibility.

Because that scoundrel had always been telling Artoria, "It can be saved," "As long as you do this and that, Britain can be saved."

When someone has no expectations, they are vulnerable to disappointment. Likewise, when they have already lost everything, there is no room for further loss. Despair only emerges when hope existed but ultimately proved unattainable.

So, if possible, Artorius actually wanted to question and berate Merlin heavily.

But unfortunately, he couldn't find Merlin, so he had to settle with Vivian for now.

"Artorius..."

In this situation, under Artorius's semi-angry and semi-fake expression, the fairy felt utterly ashamed. He stood up, seething with anger, ready to leave. The fairy completely lost her composure.

"Wait, Artorius, wait!"

She hurriedly stopped Artorius, then looked at his expression and made up her mind. She used her most potent weapon, her breast, to directly embrace him.

"Please, Artorius, listen to me..."

Vivian gently spoke to Artorius, saying, "All of this is Merlin's fault. I am also a victim, deceived by Merlin."

"Really?" But, Artorius couldn't help but snort coldly in his mind. He had expected her to come up with a better excuse in her rush, but this...

Vivian's reasoning was truly terrible.

Rather than explaining, it seemed more like shifting the blame.

But, this was really big and soft.

With the female fairy's ample breast forcefully and softly sticking to Artorius, any discontent in his heart was neutralized by the warm and cozy feeling.

Thus, Artorius accepted the fairy's apology and the reasons she provided.

Vivian was innocent.

Everything was Merlin's fault.

"But..."

After figuring things out, Artorius also responded to Vivian's embrace. Using his face, he rubbed against Vivian's breast, saying to her, "...But the problem still needs to be solved, Big Sis. I've been racking my brain over this matter."

Hearing Artorius say this, Vivian also started pondering over it.

When you know there's no way to solve a certain situation, it's either foolishness or stupidity to challenge it.

How should they go about saving Britain?

"After much contemplation, I came up with a solution that is not really a solution."

With Vivian staring at him in a bewildered manner, Artorius happily said to her.

"In proper human history, the Counter Force seeks to end the Age of Gods and the Celts. So, as long as we become something else, can't we just slip through unnoticed?"

In this way, Artorius revealed his plan of 'usurping fate' to Vivian.