Chapter 966: The Queen's Name is Morgan le Fay
Since that was the case, Chaldea didn't particularly care about the British Lostbelt either, nor did they plan to come here.
Unfortunately, one day Chaldea suddenly detected that the British Lostbelt carried immense danger!
—〈Collapse〉.
This phenomenon was about to occur in the British Lostbelt and would rapidly affect the entirety of Pan-Human History!
According to Chaldea's calculations, when the British Lostbelt disappeared, it would trigger a massive gravitational collapse. By then, forget Pan-Human History—even the entire Earth might be doomed!
They absolutely couldn't stand by and let this happen, which was why Chaldea sent Gudao.
"I was sent here for the same reason."
Eiji raised his hand, acknowledging Mash's explanation.
But inwardly, he was grumbling.
"So this is what Collapse means."
Damn Goetia, he didn't even tell me something this basic, making me investigate it myself. Does he think I'm his lackey?
Ugh, so infuriating!
When I become powerful in the future, I'm definitely going to give him a good beating!
"However, we have another reason on our side: to deal with the Alien God, the great enemy that bleached the Human Order, we must obtain a weapon from the Queen…"
Little Da Vinci added another point.
The Alien God, in short, is the main boss of FGO Chapter 2! Because it claims to be a god from outer space, it's called the Alien God.
Back in the Atlantic Lostbelt, the Chaldea team witnessed a massive holy spear beam shot from the British Lostbelt, crossing over to appear in the Atlantic!
The Chaldea team believes that to defeat the Alien God, they need the help of a god-forged weapon, which is why they came here to obtain that holy spear.
"Of course, we mean that if we can obtain the holy spear through communication or trade and resolve the Collapse incident, that would be ideal…"
Little Da Vinci emphasized this point but deliberately left her tone somewhat ambiguous.
If not, then they would have to follow the prophecy—assist the Child of Prophecy and defeat the Queen!
That was what she meant, and it was also Gudao and Mash's intention.
"Communication is very important!"
Cast-Artoria vigorously nodded her head, looking very hopeful for communication.
"I see, I understand."
Habetrot calmly nodded.
"This is a legitimate approach. I have no objections and can offer my help."
"Thank you for your support! Does anyone else have questions?"
Little Da Vinci looked around the table.
The small guest room now had the feel of a Round Table conference.
"I have a question."
At that moment, an unexpected person raised their hand.
"Mr. Eiji? Please go ahead!"
"Do you believe defeating the Queen will resolve the Collapse phenomenon?"
Eiji stared intently at Little Da Vinci.
"Well, I can't guarantee that."
Little Da Vinci remained unfazed but fell into thought.
"However, this is undoubtedly the most plausible speculation at present—the Queen is the source of the Collapse. This is the shared speculation of everyone in Chaldea!"
"What's the basis for that?"
"Mr. Eiji, you should already know that the Fantasy Tree has long since withered, right?"
"Correct."
"In that case, why does this Lostbelt still exist?"
Little Da Vinci raised a finger, a smile spreading across her face as if enjoying the process of solving this puzzle.
"We believe the reason lies with the Queen! How much do you know about her?"
"...Basically nothing."
Eiji's finger-tapping on the table paused for a moment before he replied in an unchanged tone.
"Shall I explain from this side then... She oppresses fairies and humans with extremely high-pressure policies, forcibly collecting half of all fairies' life force annually through command spells carved on their hands - fairies without enough life force die on the spot; strictly controls human population, placing humans in positions of servants and slaves to be exploited by fairies; both fairies and humans unable to work are sent to Camelot to be disposed of!"
"Of course, I won't just list the Queen's flaws. She also has notable merits - she dispatches Fairy Knights regularly to deal with calamities like Mors. Since two thousand years ago, when she came south from the End, defeated half the clans, and became Queen through absolute power—"
"Wait!"
"What's wrong? What's your question?"
Though interrupted quite rudely, Little Da Vinci showed no displeasure, instead guiding him like a teacher patiently instructing a student.
"You just said the Queen came south from where?"
Eiji's gaze beneath his sunglasses suddenly sharpened.
"The End, meaning the extreme northern realm of Britain - the already fallen kingdom of Orkney!"
Little Da Vinci adjusted her glasses as she spoke.
Unlike Eiji, who only needed to destroy the British Lostbelt, Chaldea had needs for negotiation with the Queen, so they had been investigating the Queen's information from the start.
"The fallen kingdom of Orkney..."
Eiji murmured silently, countless doubts in his mind suddenly connecting into a clear line!
"After losing hope in everything, Castoria went to the northern End, the fallen kingdom of Orkney, absorbed all the magical energy from the Fantasy Tree, then disappeared to who knows where..."
"The Lostbelt was destroyed by the Great Calamity in AD 1. Without Castoria's protection, the fairies were nearly wiped out..."
Grim's earlier account of fairy nation history now aligned in Eiji's mind.
Then the Queen came south from the northern End of Orkney, subjugated all the resurrected major clan fairies through force, and became the Queen ruling Britain through absolute power.
The Queen's reign has lasted two thousand years.
"Caster and Castoria look exactly alike..."
Habetrot's words from last night also surfaced in his mind.
I see.
So that's how it is!
Could this be the truth after all!
Habetrot blinked in surprise, cautiously studying Eiji's expression.
Did he figure it out already?
That can't be, right?
Castoria, sorry, I couldn't keep it hidden!
"No more questions?"
Little Da Vinci gave Eiji a strange look, completely unable to understand what he was so shocked about.
"If there are no more questions, I'll continue?"
"Since two thousand years ago, when the Queen came south from the northern End of Orkney and defeated the four major clans of Wind, Earth, Fang, and Wing, she has ruled Britain as the absolute Queen through sheer power, maintaining her reign until now!"
"For two thousand years, it has been the Queen who protected this Britain. Whether it was the Mors or the calamities that strike once every century or millennium—though she ruled with tyranny, this achievement is indelible!"
"The reason this Lostbelt hasn't vanished after the Fantasy Tree withered is likely because the Queen has been sustaining it all along! This is also why we suspect the Queen is the instigator of the collapse—she must have some special scheme!"
"The Queen's name is Morgan le Fay! In Pan-Human History, she is King Arthur's half-sister and the very one who caused the collapse of King Arthur's reign! In this British Lostbelt, she is undoubtedly our greatest enemy whom we must approach with utmost caution!"