"Can't succeed... why do you say that?"
Su Shu heard the pity in Morgan's voice.
If even the Witch of Britain said so, then his father's failure was almost certain. What was the reason for his persistence?
"To shake the Anchor of the Star that fixes the laws of the world is incredibly difficult, even for a light-devouring demonic dragon...
"Let's put it this way, something so important couldn't possibly be without a guardian.
"On the island, no one is the Vile King's opponent now, but in the Inner Sea of the Star, your old man can't get the boost from the land of Britain—so he can't even get past the Lady of the Lake.
"And even in the one-in-ten-thousand chance that he manages to obtain the Anchor of the Star, to pull it up and release it, he would first need to undo the restraints on it...
"That is a seal engraved by the will of the world. Just think about it... could a guy like him, who is trying to interfere with the decline of the Age of Gods, be acknowledged by the world?"
As she said this, the Witch of Britain couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.
She didn't care whether the Age of Gods returned or not.
Unless the world was completely destroyed, as long as the Great Source did not run dry, the decline of the Age of Gods could not shake the foundation of someone like Morgan.
Age of Gods or not, frankly, for magi of their level, it no longer made much of a difference.
The same was true for Su Shu's Ultimate Life Form body.
As long as he was willing to live, the boy possessed a lifespan as long as the heavens and the earth.
"So, I advise you to stay away from that father of yours, Alvin.
"There are only wrongly given names, never wrongly used nicknames—he is a madman who bears the name 'Demonic Dragon.'
"That kind and gentle demeanor of his, let's just say, he only speaks so softly when he's talking to you..."
The witch's voice faded like dying embers.
Su Shu smiled helplessly.
What the witch before him didn't realize was... she only nagged like this when she was talking to him.
"Let's put aside such depressing topics for now. I have something important to share with you."
Seeing the silver-haired boy's solemn expression, the witch's heart couldn't help but flutter.
She knew that Alvin had carved rings for her.
Something important... could he be about to propose to me?!
No, no! Alvin, you're still so young! And so suddenly! How can I refuse this...!
Nervous.
Her heart was racing.
Is he going to do it? Now? Right here?
Is my makeup okay—
"I met the child of the Red Dragon," Su Shu said.
"Well, I suppose I can reluctantly acce— eh?! Ah! So it's not that..."
The witch's blush-filled expression froze for a moment.
A mix of disappointment and relief, she clutched her chest and let out a long breath.
"I thought you were going to—wait, what did you just say?!"
Her mind, clogged with wild thoughts, finally processed the boy's words.
Morgan's expression instantly became a picture.
"I saw the child of the Red Dragon," Su Shu repeated. "Alive, and a girl."
"So you met my dear little sister, did you..."
Her gaze became distant with memory, Morgan's tone a mixture of complex emotions.
"Because of that Merlin's interference, I searched for a long time back then but found nothing...
"This is no coincidence. Is it really because the warring dragon bloods are drawn to each other...?"
This dragon blood of yours feels like a Stand user's ability.
"That's right. Her name now is 'Altoris.' I saw her in the eastern region of Essex, disguised as a man."
"Disguised as a man... heh, I see. As expected of Merlin's style, always up to his usual tricks of deception."
Morgan's expression became one of gritted teeth whenever she spoke of this scum of Britain.
When Uther first proposed the concept of a "man-made king," she had seen that damn white-haired man running around Londinium with joy, as if he had found some long-lost, great amusement.
Damn it, Uther and that guy, what did they take my mother for?!
However, looking at the silver-haired boy before her, the witch's clenched fist relaxed slightly.
This revenge would be had sooner or later.
Undoubtedly, she had already proven through her actions that her magic was superior to Merlin's, and she had created an even more outstanding work.
No...
Alvin was not a "work."
He was a living, breathing being.
A child she had created with her love.
It's just... thinking of that unseen little sister who had taken her throne.
Because she hated Uther's favoritism, Morgan had once held a displaced hatred for her as well.
But in the time she had spent with Alvin, that hatred... seemed to have mostly dissipated.
From knowing how to give love, to receiving love, the witch had finally broken free from that vortex of hatred.
At this moment, the emotion Morgan held for Artoria was less hatred...
—and more... "pity."
Just like her.
Seen only as a useful tool, she too had never received Uther's love, had she?
Thinking of this, Morgan couldn't help but ask with a complicated expression.
"...How is she now?"
"She eats well and is growing up healthy and strong."
Su Shu recalled Artoria's bottomless King's Stomach and felt a little nervous for the future of Britain.
"She undoubtedly has the makings of a king, but her ideals are still too naive."
"Of course. I don't need a brain to know what that Merlin guy is teaching her every day,"
The witch let out a sneer.
"Nothing but empty, vain kingly rhetoric. He's not even human himself, yet he wants to teach others how to be a king. How ridiculous."
"Not human... Could it be that Merlin is also a dragon?"
This Britain is just crawling with dragons.
"A dragon? That guy is a half-incubus. He doesn't understand any human emotions. In fact, he's not interested in anything other than having fun."
Got it. So he's a Daoist-slacker-troll.
With this realization, Su Shu heard the witch add with a cold laugh.
"If you see him, Alvin, just remember to protect yourself. Don't even think about having a chance to kill him—that so-called Magus of Flowers... his only first-rate skill is running away."
What a coincidence.
My best skill is also running away. This time, I've met my match.
Morgan gave such a pertinent evaluation of Merlin, and Su Shu committed it to memory.
"As for my little sister... what do you think, Alvin?"
"The child of the Red Dragon..."
Su Shu pondered for a moment.
"If possible, I'd like to avoid becoming her enemy.
"It might sound like a fantasy, but I think this is a perfect opportunity—if we can make the child of the Red Dragon change her views and join our side, it would be a fatal blow to Uther and Merlin, pulling the rug out from under them."
"As expected of my disciple..."
The witch's mood brightened upon hearing this, and a smile unconsciously appeared on her lips.
As expected of Alvin, to so easily come up with such a perfect plan!
That's right.
Merely defeating the Red Dragon by force was far from enough. To constantly rise from setbacks was a necessary quality for a king.
Killing the body is nothing compared to killing the spirit. To deliver a true blow to the arrogant hearts of Uther and Merlin, there was no greater ultimate insult than the Red Dragon defecting to the White Dragon's side!
"But this won't be easy. What exactly do you plan to do?"
"The great desires of man are food and sex. It's the same for dragons."
The silver-haired boy paused, then smiled.
"So, it's simple...
"—I just have to make her fall in love with me."
Morgan: ?
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