Chapter 1079: Wait Until the Next Life
What was the result?
"I truly don't know where that sinner who destroyed the Mirror Clan came from, but they must be the ugliest, most foul-smelling creature in all of Britain!"
In the sanctuary, Aurora spoke her mind with a cheerful smile to her guard.
From beginning to end, she had never considered Melusine an important person.
She only relied on Melusine's strength, needing her to eliminate those she disliked, which was why she always smiled at her.
Once Melusine was out of sight, Aurora would flaunt her own benevolence while constantly spreading rumors about her.
The reason for this was simply that Melusine was more beautiful, more dazzling, and far more popular than she was.
It was pure jealousy.
That night, Melusine stood outside the church, drenched in the rain all night long.
Was it worth it?
That wasn't the question she pondered.
For her, as long as Aurora continued to shine, it was enough. No matter how she was treated, it didn't matter. Just as she had told Eiji before, even if she had to sacrifice herself, she would do so willingly.
However.
The bitterness and pain in her heart could not be erased, no matter what.
"Hmm..."
Eiji hummed thoughtfully, scratching the back of his head.
"I completely fail to understand your feelings for Aurora. I just think you're out of your mind. Asking me to comfort you is really quite difficult!"
His words were sharp.
Without any regard for their friendship, he mocked her mercilessly.
If it were merely about repaying a debt of gratitude, it would be one thing. But for Melusine, repaying Aurora for lifting her out of the swamp was only a small part of it.
What drove her to commit such heinous acts.
Was purely love.
To this, Eiji could only say:
He completely failed to understand the mindset of a simp!
"...You're right. I might indeed be out of my mind."
Melusine was taken aback for a moment, then let out a bitter laugh.
"Let me ask you, to what extent are you planning to devote yourself to Aurora?"
Eiji pressed further.
"Until the end of this life."
Melusine answered without hesitation.
"..."
Eiji was speechless.
Fine.
Not a hint of remorse!
"I see. You're just getting what you deserve!"
"You're right."
In response to his scolding, Melusine admitted it with a smile.
Eiji was completely at a loss for words.
You can never wake someone who enjoys being mistreated.
"What if one day Aurora abandons you?"
"I will protect her until the end of my life."
"...Hmph, ridiculously foolish."
Faced with Melusine's unwavering eyes, Eiji snorted coldly.
"Then carve these words into your soul—wait until the next life, and don't meet someone like Aurora again!"
With those words.
Eiji, filled with displeasure, soared into the sky and disappeared beyond the setting sun.
"You're right..."
Melusine watched his retreating figure and let out a self-mocking laugh.
"If a fairy like me has a next life... I'd like to experience a normal romance."
But was it possible?
It wasn't.
She knew clearly that a fairy like her had no chance of reincarnation.
The final outcome can only be being devoured by calamity.
After driving away Koyanskaya, Eiji returned to Camelot.
Morgan used a tracking spell and indeed found no trace of Koyanskaya left behind, so the two of them finally breathed a sigh of relief.
But just two days later.
"Dong—dong—dong—!"
Another bell toll echoed throughout the entire Fairy Kingdom.
"The Pilgrimage Bell?"
Eiji looked up.
"That's the bell of Orkney."
Morgan gazed toward the north, a nostalgic gleam in her eyes.
The bell left by the Rain Clan had been successfully rung by the Child of Prophecy.
And so.
"Norwich, Salisbury, Gloucester, Orkney... The Child of Prophecy has already rung four bells, leaving only the one at Oxford."
Eiji silently recited in his heart.
There were only five bells left in this era, and Castoria had already rung four of them.
The final battle was now just around the corner!
...
"Wow, I didn't expect ringing the bell this time to be so easy!"
On the eastern plains of Britain.
Gudako and her companions were riding in a carriage, heading toward Norwich.
In this carriage, there were only five people: Gudako, Mash, Artoria, Muramasa, and Okita Souji.
"And we successfully formed an alliance with the Northern Queen, Knocknarea! This is an unimaginable gain, Senpai!"
"Mhm!"
"But Artoria's killer chocolate is something I just can't forget. How can a mere piece of chocolate possess such terrifying power?"
"Muramasa, shut up! Hurry up and delete that memory from your brain!"
"Don't ask for the impossible, you crazy girl!"
Artoria and Muramasa soon started wrestling with each other.
After leaving Gloucester.
The group split into two teams.
Oberon and the others went ahead first, returning to Norwich to prepare for the attack on Oxford.
Meanwhile, Gudako's group took a detour to Orkney in the Far North to ring the Pilgrimage Bell left by the Rain Clan.
However, before heading to Orkney.
They also made a stop in Manchester to conduct some business with Baobhan Sith.
The reason for sending Oberon away was due to his past conflict with Baobhan Sith in the Welsh Forest.
After ringing the Pilgrimage Bell in Orkney, they hurried to Edinburgh, home of the Northern Fairies, to meet the second-generation Northern Queen, Knocknarea, and seek an alliance with the Northern Fairies.
After experiencing the turmoil known as the "Dessert War," they successfully formed an alliance with the Northern Fairies, agreeing to fight together against the Queen's army of Camelot.
After accomplishing a series of objectives, they left Edinburgh and entered the eastern plains, currently heading toward Norwich to reunite with the rest of the rebel army.
Grimm was also traveling with them but stayed behind in Edinburgh to facilitate communication with Knocknarea.
Okita Souji accompanied them throughout the journey, witnessing this part of history.
Especially witnessing the "Child of Prophecy Chocolate Murder Incident" firsthand!
What kind of ingredients could turn chocolate into a monster, even equipped with an instant-death skill? She simply couldn't understand it no matter what!
"There are Mors up ahead again."
The carriage came to a stop on a flat stretch of road.
A few clusters of Mors appeared on the path ahead.
"Didn't we just eliminate a group? How come there's another one? Are there a bit too many Mors in this area?"
"Stop complaining and finish them off quickly so we can leave!"
After scolding Artoria, Muramasa left the carriage alongside Mash.
Under the protection of the now-transformed Artoria, the two swiftly eliminated the Moss horde with greater agility than usual.
"Something feels off."
Mash raised her shield, shaking it with a puzzled expression.
"Does the texture of these Moss feel different from the others?"
"Really?"
Muramasa dismissed the concern.
"Perhaps Artoria has grown stronger, making the Moss seem weaker to you?"