Chapter 1095: The Beginning of the Final Battle
"What should we do? The enemy forces far outnumber Camelot's!"
"Should we just rebel and surrender to the rebel army?"
"But Camelot still has the Fairy Knights, the Queen Consort, and the Queen..."
The officials whispered mysteriously among themselves.
Their expressions were as panicked as could be, as frightened as could be, and as ugly as could be.
Typical fence-sitters, utterly spineless—just hearing a few rumors had already shattered their morale.
Morgan observed all of this from their behavior.
She felt not the slightest disappointment.
Because she had long understood the nature of fairies inside out.
She had never expected these people to be of any help to her.
"How is the gathering of the Queen's Army progressing?"
Her gaze swept indifferently past the officials and settled on the messenger.
"Well..."
The messenger hesitated.
"Norwich has been completely occupied by the rebel army, Gloucester has also sided with the rebels, the Fang Clan of Oxford has been transported to Gloucester, and New Darlington is in the midst of internal strife... The only reinforcements coming are the Wind Clan of Salisbury, but their leader, Aurora, said she would arrive late..."
Counting them one by one.
Not a single city had come to Camelot's aid.
At this moment, Camelot only had ten thousand Queen's Army soldiers stationed here.
Moreover, nearly ten thousand Queen's Army soldiers stationed elsewhere had not returned to support them, clearly showing they had no faith in Camelot and were planning to sit back and watch the fight!
The disparity between enemy and ally was immense!
"Aurora harbors ulterior motives. Label her as part of the rebel army and do not open the gates for her."
"Yes!"
"This fairy kingdom, from every city to every pebble, is my possession."
Morgan sneered coldly.
"All who dare betray me will pay the price in blood. Those Queen's Army captains stationed elsewhere who did not return to aid have already been executed by me. If anyone has the courage to challenge me, step forward and try!"
For a moment.
The entire council chamber fell silent.
The officials all stared at their noses, their noses at their mouths, and their mouths at their hearts—no one dared to whisper anymore.
They were utterly horrified, completely unaware of when the Queen had killed those Queen's Army captains who sought to profit from others' conflicts!
"A mere Child of Prophecy, who has only rung the bell six times—how many pilgrimages do you think I have completed?"
Morgan chuckled softly.
From the very beginning, she had never seen Artoria as a rival!
"Pilgrimage? Bell-ringing?"
The officials exchanged puzzled glances.
"Could it be that the rumors circulating recently are true?"
The rumors among the people equated the Queen with Cernunnos, the Savior who was said to have died during the coronation ceremony in Londinium 2,400 years ago, claiming she was that very Cernunnos—the Fairy of Paradise most despised by the British fairies.
The officials had initially paid no heed to it.
They thought it was just psychological warfare by the rebel army before the final battle, assuming there were those among the rebels who engaged in underhanded tactics, trying to shake the Queen's unshakable status in the hearts of the fairies.
But now, they couldn't help but doubt the truth of these rumors.
"Kill!"
"Overthrow the Queen's Army!"
"Open the city gates!"
Suddenly.
Fierce battle cries erupted from the direction of the city gates.
The officials were all startled, and everyone realized:
"The decisive battle has begun!"
...
At the city gates.
"How are things progressing on all fronts?"
Less than a kilometer from the city gates, the Chaldea members gathered.
"Everything's settled."
Oberon, acting as the messenger, appeared before the group with an excited expression.
"Shortly, Ritsuka and Artoria will lead the first wave to breach Camelot's gates!"
"Percival, Grimm, and Muramasa will form the second wave, ready to face the Fairy Knight Lancelot!"
"Count Pepe, Bogart, and Knocknarea will lead their respective armies as the third wave, launching the frontal assault to break into Camelot!"
This was the outcome of negotiations among the various factions.
"Pepe is leading an army?"
"That was Percival's request."
Everyone understood.
"What about Gloucester?"
"They've sent troops to support us, also led by Count Pepe."
"And what about Muirenn herself? That's the most crucial part."
Da Vinci-chan pressed further.
Muirenn was a powerful card to play.
Especially in such a large-scale chaotic battle, her fairy domain could play a vital role. If she were present, it would undoubtedly be a major morale booster!
"Unfortunately, Muirenn doesn't seem to be in good condition..."
Oberon scratched his head in confusion.
"It feels like something's wrong with her. Her mind seems unclear, and she's in no state to join the battle, so I didn't invite her."
"What a pity."
Da Vinci-chan openly expressed her disappointment.
However, fortunately, they had ample high-tier combat power on their side.
Ritsuka, Mash, Artoria, Tristan, Muramasa, Grimm, Oberon, Da Vinci-chan herself, and the incredibly strong Okita Souji.
Excluding Habetrot, who was unwilling to fight the Queen, all the powerful allies they could gather were here.
This battle was not unwinnable!
"Master, orders have come from the rear!"
Tristan pointed to the fireworks rising into the sky behind them.
"They're urging us to move out!"
"Alright!"
Fujimaru Ritsuka took a deep breath, his gaze resolute.
"First wave, move out!"
"Roger!"
The flames of war instantly erupted over Camelot!
Ritsuka and Artoria led the first wave, charging like a sharp blade straight toward Camelot's front gates!
The watchtower on the city walls immediately sounded the alarm.
"Lady Barghest, the enemy has begun their assault!"
At the city gates, a soldier of the Queen's army reported to the commander stationed there.
"I know."
Barghest straightened up.
Her formidable physique and calm demeanor alone were enough to inspire the soldiers as a role model and banner.
As long as she stood, the warriors would not fall!
But.
"I will face the enemy alone for now. Do not interfere."
Barghest picked up her silver greatsword and issued orders to her soldiers.
"If I am defeated, open the city gates."
"Lady Barghest?"
The soldiers, who had been ready for a fierce fight, were caught off guard by her words.
How could this be?
Lady Barghest had already clashed with the rebel army in the Welsh Forest!
With her strength, it would be hard for her to lose in a one-on-one fight, but the outcome of a battlefield was never determined by single combat!
If the enemy swarmed in, Lord Bagster would likely lose!
Wouldn't that mean handing over the city gates empty-handed?
The soldiers exchanged glances, completely unable to comprehend what their superior was thinking at that moment.
"Listen to me. This is the best outcome."
Bagster sighed.
The Queen was no longer reliable.
She who had no intention of saving her subjects was no longer a dependable queen to Bagster.
She had to find a way to save her people in her own manner!
For this purpose.
She was prepared to atone!