12. Before you see the white dragon, cut off its claws first

　　[The news spread through the British army like a plague. ]

　　[Everyone knows that the White Dragon's minions want to see the Princess of Britain. ]

　　[Innate Affinity·Evil Has Activated: Many people began to speculate on the reason why you wanted to see the princess, and eventually they came to the conclusion that you were angry because you were defeated by Morgan too many times. ]

　　[Every knight who saw you was trying to verify the accuracy of this statement from you, but you didn't answer anything. ]

　　[Because you know that every word you say about Morgan now is likely to trigger a new discussion. ]

　　[However, your silence is equally eye-catching. It is considered to be a manifestation of your anger - which has further enhanced Morgan's prestige among the British knights. ]

　　[You returned to your usual silence, just waiting for a familiar figure to appear. ]

　　[Your waiting has ushered in a good result. ]

　　[On this day, a knight walks in front of you. ]

　　"Get up."

　　Ian heard the knight talking to him like this.

　　He looked at the knight without saying a word, but the other party already knew what Ian was thinking.

　　After all, in recent times, this lunatic-like existence has only shown one thought - to meet the princess of Britain.

　　"You are very lucky. I don't know who passed the news to the princess."

　　"She is coming."

　　Upon hearing the news, Ian, who had remained silent, suddenly had a violent reaction, and the shackles that originally imprisoned him were shaken by him.

　　The knight quickly drew out his sword blade and pointed it at Ian.

　　"Don't move! Calm down!"

　　"Let me see the princess...let me see the princess!"

　　Ian's crazy look made the knight feel more and more that the rumors were true - Morgan was the sharp blade that cut off the minions.

　　After being cut off from the white dragon's body, the minions lost their minds.

　　"Don't worry yet!"

　　"I will take you to see the princess."

　　For some reason, despite being sworn enemies, the knight felt that this madman was inexplicably pathetic and pitiful.

　　[You were taken out of the place where you were imprisoned. ]

　　[Along the way, you felt the strange looks from many knights on you. ]

　　[You know the reason why they are like this is because the rumors came true. Morgan, who is the princess, actually came to check on a defeated general who had been defeated by her countless times. ]

　　[But you are not happy because of this. The real thing to do is still behind. ]

　　"Your highness"

　　The knight said respectfully.

　　"I brought him here."

　　"Well, step back and let him come in."

　　A familiar voice came from behind the curtain, and before the knight beside him could urge him, Ian had already walked in.

　　There was no one else in the tent camp.

　　There was only one very familiar figure standing there - that was Morgan.

　　"Long time no see, Ian."

　　"My lady... long time no see."

　　Saying these words, Ian knelt down in front of Morgan.

　　And looking at him like this, the corners of Morgan's mouth also raised a small arc.

　　To be fair, she kind of missed the action.

　　"Ian, you know what?"

　　"Your surrender always makes me feel happy because it seems so worthless and you are trying to sell it to me like a desperate businessman."

　　"But my loyalty to you will never change, even if you don't need it, my dear princess."

　　Even though he was a prisoner, Ian still showed great respect for Morgan.

　　"Ian, I thought I said I wouldn't take you seriously."

　　Morgan walked up to Ian, his eyes no longer as disdainful as before.

　　"You are just a pawn that I can throw away at any time."

　　"Yes, my Lady." Ian replied, "I have always known this, but I still want to do something for you."

　　"You are the princess to whom I am loyal, at all times."

　　As soon as he finished speaking, Ian felt his forehead being tapped.

　　[Morgan used magic to unlock you. ]

　　[They fell to the ground, making a dull sound, announcing your temporary freedom. ]

　　"It's much more pleasing to the eye when you kneel down like this." Morgan said.

　　"The assasination failed."

　　Ian knew that this was talking about his failure to assassinate Vortigern - and this was where he felt the most guilty.

　　"I'm sorry, my lady."

　　"I...failed to complete your mission."

　　"I had a premonition." Morgan sat back in his seat, "I never had any expectations for you, and naturally I won't be disappointed."

　　"I don't think you're good enough to kill Vortigern,"

　　"But I have to say——"

　　"Your performance really exceeded my expectations, and you achieved most of the goals I needed."

　　"So go on to be used as my pawn. I want to know how much value someone like you has left."

　　[You heard Morgan's words and realized she wasn't going to stop. ]

　　[You remembered what Vortigern said and had some concerns in your heart. ]

　　[As the most loyal knight to Morgan, you decide to tell everything. ]

　　[You see Morgan clenching her fists—a sign of displeasure. ]

　　"Ian! Do you like Vortigern?, think that I will lead the British army to destruction?"

"My Lady, I don't think so."

　　Ian said with great honesty.

　　"On the contrary, I feel that you are the most suitable person to lead the British army."

　　"But that is why I fear that you will suffer unnecessary loss in the process - and that is the loss of all of Britain."

　　Hearing this, Morgan looked away.

　　"Ian, do you really think that?"

　　"Yes, My Lady, my heart has always been this way. Where you are is the real Britain."

　　"..."

　　Morgan was silent for a long time before laughing at himself.

　　"Ian, you don't understand anything."

　　"I...have not been recognized as you said. This is the first time I have felt the call of the masses, and I cannot give up on it."

　　"I must show my ability to my father and make him realize my value, instead of..."

　　Morgan did not continue.

　　It seemed that there were some things that she was not willing to tell Ian in front of her.

　　But Ian doesn't care that Morgan is hiding something from him - he only cares about the safety of the princess to whom he is loyal.

　　The humble king Vortigern is by no means a mediocre person.

　　A military confrontation with him is not a simple matter.

　　Fortunately, Ian had thought everything through before meeting Morgan - he had found a way.

　　"My Lady, in fact, you don't need to confront Vortigern head-on. There is a way to prove yourself to the king."

　　"In what way?"

　　"That is to fulfill my final role as a pawn."

　　Ian took a deep breath and spoke as calmly as possible.

　　"Before you see the white dragon, cut off its claws first."

　　"My Lady, if you bring me to the king, then kill me, the Minion of the White Dragon."

　　"In this way, your impressive achievements will definitely be recognized by the king."

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