Chapter 1051 A Reunion in the Truest Sense
"As a Fairy of Paradise, you are neither an invader like those from Pan-Human History nor a rebel like the Round Table Army. You are a mediator, possessing the legitimacy to correct me."
"However, if you wish to save this Fairy Kingdom—or even Pan-Human History—then try to defeat me. That is the only thing you can do!"
Artoria's eyes clearly showed hesitation.
Impossible.
Forget whether she had the strength—she never intended to oppose the Queen from the very beginning!
She understood the Queen's legitimacy and recognized her achievements. No matter what, she couldn't muster the will to fight against the Queen!
Even if she grasped the resolve of "not letting her future self regret giving up," her opponent wasn't in the wrong. She couldn't even make a decision, let alone stand firm!
Gudako glanced at her subtly.
She knew Castoria hadn't made up her mind yet.
Or rather, everyone among them could see that Castoria was still just a lower-class fairy with no grand ambitions.
"Is this really alright?"
At that moment, Da Vinci-chan suddenly spoke.
Even with the Queen's clear display of displeasure, she fearlessly met her gaze.
"Deciding the outcome with Pan-Human History isn't a matter for just you or a few of us. It's a clash between worlds. When that time comes, every life in Pan-Human History will become your enemy!"
"Even the person you're waiting for might eventually walk a path of opposition against you. That possibility remains unknown!"
The person the Queen is waiting for?
The officials, who had been bowing as if awaiting a drop of mercy, couldn't help but inwardly speculate.
Who could the Queen possibly be waiting for?
Given her cold and ruthless nature, could there truly be someone worthy of her patience and time?
The fairy officials instinctively refused to believe it.
This heartless Queen should have been alone from the very beginning and would walk alone to her grave!
The faint smile on Beryl's face slowly faded.
"The person she's waiting for... So that's how it is. I've been puzzled for so long. Is this the real reason?"
Silence suddenly fell over the scene.
The fairies grew even more timid, holding their breath.
Because the Queen spoke.
"What did you say?"
The Queen's tone turned icy.
Unlike her previous indifference, her voice now carried a hidden fury.
Sensing that anger, both Gudako and Artoria trembled.
Yet Gudako stubbornly raised her head, while Artoria lowered hers even further.
"Before we came, Habenyan told us about what happened 2,400 years ago."
Da Vinci-chan secretly swallowed.
Her heart trembled too, cold sweat seeping from her entire body.
But she maintained her composure, calmly and logically elaborating her perspective.
"We deeply regret what happened back then. However, no matter what Your Majesty thinks or how tumultuous your past has been, the fact remains—he is a part of Pan-Human History. That will never change."
"He too has his own homeland, his own family, and bonds there that absolutely cannot be severed."
"Facing him as an opponent surely isn't the outcome the Queen wishes to see, is it? In that case, why not choose communication? Resolving our conflicts peacefully benefits both sides, doesn't it?"
Her words struck a perfect balance - neither pushing the Queen too hard nor presenting herself as morally superior.
The restrained tone carried no aggression, likely the most suitable approach for negotiations.
"Boom!"
But immediately after, immense pressure descended like supergravity!
All three of them paled simultaneously, their bodies involuntarily bending as their knees slammed heavily onto the floor.
"Such powerful magical pressure...!"
Fujimaru Ritsuka's head was forced downward.
Her mind was swept by towering waves of shock.
This scene felt hauntingly familiar!
Back when they faced the great god Zeus in the Interstellar City Mountains of Olympus, they had been similarly pressed to the ground by his overwhelming magical presence!
It was magic so dense it became tangible, so concentrated it created gravitational phenomena.
Pure magnitude without any additional manipulation.
Just through sheer magical density alone, it formed this terrifying pressure!
Could this Lostbelt's Queen possibly rival the Machine God Zeus?!
"Originally, I intended to let you leave."
The Queen's grip on her staff turned bone-white.
"But I've changed my mind. I hear New Darlington is hosting human combat tournaments? I'll send you there instead!"
The Queen's fury was now undisguised.
She slammed her staff down, causing a long crack to spread across the floor.
A mirror several people tall abruptly appeared beside Gudako's group, emitting an irresistible black hole-like suction.
All three faces paled again.
Under the immense magical pressure, resistance was impossible. They could only watch helplessly as they collapsed and began inching toward the mirror.
"Wait a moment."
But at that moment.
A shadowy figure appeared in the hall like a ghost.
Treating the overwhelming magical pressure as nothing, he reached out and lifted Gudako, Artoria, and Da Vinci-chan.
"I apologize on their behalf. Could you let them go this once, for my sake?"
The magical pressure sweeping through the council hall suddenly stalled.
Though the giant mirror's suction continued roaring, transforming into fierce winds that whipped the figure's black cloak and blew back his hood.
It was the Consort!
The fairy officials around them felt their hearts warm.
The brightest star of Britain had finally returned to Camelot!
However.
Even the Consort couldn't possibly make the Queen revoke her decree!
This Queen's rule had always been merciless - pleas for mercy were meaningless, and no one could change her decisions once made!
"You're protecting them?"
Through her veil, the Queen's eyes fixed tightly on the youth.
"You could say that."
The youth scratched his cheek with a "please help me out" expression.
"..."
The Queen remained silent for a moment.
The giant mirror slowly dissipated from midair.
"If there's a next time, I won't spare them."
The fairies present nearly dropped their spectacles in shock.
That cold, ruthless queen who cared for no one and trusted no one had actually chosen to step back instead of eliminating them completely?!
Had the sky fallen?
"That's it then."
Eiji lowered his head, looking at the three frightened girls in his hands.
"Be mindful of your words and actions. You never know when they might bring disaster upon you. I can't always be there to save you."
"In any case, you should leave now. Have you said everything you needed to say?"
Even though their conversation had been interrupted midway.
Gudako and Little Da Vinci exchanged a glance and wordlessly chose to take their leave.
Not another word was mentioned about the previous topic.