I'm really not an old sword

Mary sighed heavily, looking as if she had done something wrong.

"I met Qingsu...Arthur."

"She didn't know Arthur at first, but she had always heard about the king-choosing ceremony, heroes, and so on."

"As a girl in seclusion, you and I both have those moments. Those who understand will understand."

"Do you have it?" Tamamonomae asked suddenly.

Meili snorted in dissatisfaction and ignored her, continuing to talk to herself.

"She fell in love with the chosen one who hadn't appeared yet."

"She thought he was the one she was destined to marry."

"Then, before the King Selection Ceremony, Guinevere asked her father to let her go to Camelot to watch the King Selection Ceremony, and her father agreed."

"But something unexpected happened on the way, and she was captured by the Saxons."

"It's a cliché story. Back then, Qingsu...ahhh, never mind. Qingsu broke into the Saxon camp and rescued her. Then the girl 'fell in love with someone else.' However, because of this, she didn't continue to go to Camelot, but returned home."

"Later, Qingsu drew his sword and proclaimed himself king, conquering countless enemies. Whether they were his own people, the Saxons, elves, dragons, goblins, or anything else, they were all defeated by him. Furthermore, at that time, his power was limited. Almost every time, he risked his life, defeated the enemy with a small force, and turned the tide of battle single-handedly."

“So, he quickly became famous.”

"Guinevere listened to his deeds, admiring King Arthur while also thinking of the boy who saved her life."

"But the boy has not been found yet."

"It just so happened that Qingsu later planned to destroy Wales's relatives who were holding him back, so he joined forces with King Rodgrens."

"Guinevere married him."

"You can imagine how Guinevere felt when she discovered that the King Arthur she had always admired was the young man who had saved her."

"She loves him very much."

"I think all of us put together are probably not as good as her."

Tamamonomae remained silent and did not argue with her about this issue.

She doesn't care whether she loves him or not.

The word "love" is very general. Is it simply love that makes two people care about each other in the end?

If it weren't for Lin Qingsu's handsomeness, if it weren't for Lin Qingsu's immense potential, if it weren't for Lin Qingsu's ability to absorb Amaterasu's magical power, if it weren't for Lin Qingsu's shameless threats to her, if it weren't for Lin Qingsu's accidental rape of her, if it weren't for Lin Qingsu's guilt after raping her and returning her sisters to her, if it weren't for Lin Qingsu's sexual desires that drove her to ecstasy and made her want to eat the marrow...

If any one of these was missing, she would have turned that damn bastard to ashes.

But now.

Physical pleasure? The peace of mind of being together? The fun of their mutually compatible personalities? The desire to see how far he could grow? Mutual support? Loyalty to one and only? Tamamonomae felt she had some of these thoughts, more or less.

As for love?

Stop saying such ridiculous things, okay?

"But," Meili pursed her lips, "everything is excessive. She loves a little too deeply."

"At the beginning, it was fine. I just went along with him in everything and spoiled him. I was so understanding that it made me feel distressed."

"As for the rest, I didn't do anything excessive."

"But later, as Qingsu's influence grew, he became surrounded by more and more admirers, and he had less and less time to spend with her. I don't know how many times he rejected her because of his busy official duties."

"There's something wrong with that girl."

"She thought the man she loved most, the meaning of her life, no longer loved her."

"She thought he was going to abandon her."

"She was afraid, she was terrified, but she didn't dare express it in front of him, fearing that he would dislike her even more and abandon her completely."

"And after countless days and nights of depression, she thought she had come up with a way to change Lin Qingsu's heart. It was simply because the country was getting bigger and bigger, and she was getting busier and busier, and she couldn't always be by her side."

"She thought it was those bad women who seduced him, which is why he no longer loves her."

Meili glanced at Tamamonomae and said faintly, "So, she wants to kill all the women around him except her."

As she spoke, Meili's tone suddenly became light and cheerful, as if she was imitating the tone of a young girl.

"As long as all those bastards are dead, he will definitely change his mind."

......

The heavy iron door rumbled open a crack, and dazzling light shone into the dark dungeon.

Guinevere stood at the door of the cell.

Listening to the faint breathing sounds inside and looking at the woman with her limbs tied with chains, her beautiful green eyes flickered, revealing a look of struggle.

Will...

"Your Majesty, I have developed a new dish today. Please try it."

"Sorry, Guinevere, I have something else to do. Wait until I get back..."

"Your Majesty, I have learned to make a very beautiful dress. Can I wear it and show it to you?"

"Sorry, Guinevere, there's a problem with Sir Carrot..."

"Your Majesty, you are still seriously injured. Can't you rest for a few more days?"

"Sorry, Guinevere..."

"Your Majesty, the flowers in the backyard are blooming. We haven't seen them together for a long time. Could you spare some time to accompany me?"

"Sorry, Guinevere..."

"Your Majesty, you haven't been with me for a long time. Can you take a day off today... half a day... half an hour is fine. Can you just stay with me for a little while?"

'Feel sorry...'

'His Majesty. '

'Feel sorry...'

I waited until late at night, and after waiting for several days, the food got cold and then heated up, and I threw it away and made it again, and the clothes were worn again and again.

I promised to be back soon.

He didn't come back until he passed out from sleepiness.

"Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry..."

Guinevere's small hands clenched into fists, and her clear eyes revealed an almost paranoid anger.

"It's all because of you, bitches like you, who seduced His Majesty. That's why His Majesty treats me so perfunctorily and hates me!"

"You deserve to die, you all deserve to die!"

Muttering to herself softly, Guinevere's little fists suddenly loosened.

"It doesn't matter. His Majesty has become the same person he used to be. As long as I deal with all of you who dare to get close to His Majesty, His Majesty will always be my Majesty."

His face also returned to his usual gentle and kind smile.

"Funi."

The tone was neither too light nor too heavy, just enough to wake up this poor woman who was extremely mentally exhausted.

Accompanied by the groaning sound of the chains.

Fanny slowly opened her eyes, looked at the blurry luxurious long dress, and raised her head.

"queen..."

"How have you been these two days?"

Looking at Guinevere, who was gentle and bright like a lighthouse in the darkness.

Funi's eyes were full of fear.

There was no abuse, no whipping, and two meals a day were delivered on time. Both the quality and quantity were higher than what she usually ate. Every day a maid would come to clean the cell, and every day a maid would come to help her wash with hot water and change into new clothes.

If we exclude this pitch-black space illuminated only by a faint candlelight and with visibility less than two meters.

It’s no exaggeration to say that it’s a princess’ life.

but.

Fanny knew in her heart that this was probably her 'last meal'. Since she was imprisoned here and tied up with chains, although she didn't know how she had offended the queen, Guinevere would definitely not let her go.

Funi had no idea of the big man's plans.

She could only fear.

Fear is clearly living the life he has always dreamed of and has clearly not made any major mistakes.

She probably won't be able to see Rushd grow up.

I once prayed to His Majesty to save me because I almost became his woman that day.

But after two days of silence, Funi understood.

She was just a lowly maid, and the king was already doing her a favor by favoring her once. He even quarreled with the queen to save her...

How can it be?

That’s right, Rushde!

Fanny shuddered and looked at Guinevere pleadingly: "My Queen, I, I don't know how I have offended you, but can you please let Rushd go? He is just a child, he is innocent."

Guinevere smiled with satisfaction.

She whispered softly, "As long as you do what I say, I will take care of Rushde for you."

Fanny's body trembled, and a trace of fear flashed in her eyes. No matter how many times she had thought about her death before, she couldn't help but feel fear when Guinevere said she was going to die.

"You, you say."

"His Majesty was attacked by an assassin a few days ago and was furious. He ordered me to help him investigate the maids in the palace who were secretly colluding with the rebels..."

"I didn't! How could I possibly betray His Majesty?!"

Fanny shook her head with tears in her eyes.

She could accept anything else, but how could she possibly betray the king who gave her and her son a new life?

She had already prepared to give everything to him, even to die, so how could she possibly collude with those nasty rebels?

"I know." Guinevere smiled slightly.

Fanny's bewildered eyes were instantly filled with fear.

"I know you have nothing to do with the spy, and I've already found out who the spy is."

"But I don't want you to live."

"You know what? You're an eyesore, so I want you dead. But I can't kill you for no reason. That would cause a quarrel between His Majesty and me. His Majesty and I have a very good relationship... I don't want any rift between us because of this. So, you must be a spy, understand?"

Fanny lowered her head, even if it meant killing her for the sake of her son.

But to make her a spy would be a shame to His Majesty...

Guinevere said softly, "Think about your son."

"Even if I kill you for no reason, His Majesty will at most be angry with me for a while."

"But if that's the case, your son will be here with you soon..."

"do not want!"

The chains trembled violently. Fanny looked at Guinevere with tearful eyes: "Don't hurt him! He is innocent!"

"As long as you promise me to cooperate with me in this play, I will give him a better life after you die. I will adopt him as my son and ensure that he becomes your Majesty's attendant in the future."

"As long as you promise me."

Fanny looked at the woman with fear, who had a faint smile and spoke softly from beginning to end.

"Devil! You are the devil!"

Guinevere's smile widened. "So, what's your answer?"

......

The remaining Knights of the Round Table left one after another, and Lin Qingsu still sat on the throne.