CK Simulation, Creating the Style of Tsukino Fumi

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After landing in Scotland, you completely handed over command of the army to Lancelot, instructing him to launch the invasion of Scotland three days later.

As for you, you continued your journey by ship to the island of Ireland. Before the war begins, you must ensure that someone will not betray you, and that person is Melyuchina.

Yes, although Melyuchina has already sided with Guinevere, considering that in the original history, Lancelot, who should have betrayed King Arthur, became a loyal subject with no blemishes thanks to your intervention, you have to consider whether such a thing could happen to Melyuchina. After all, this fairy, who only became enlightened because of Europa II, is exceptionally loyal to your daughter. If Melyuchina were to betray you at the last minute and sided with Europa II again, your plan would be ruined.

[Especially since you've put yourself in Europa II's position and can come up with numerous ways to win back Melyuchina's loyalty, this kind of thing that could potentially ruin the plan must be guarded against.]

To completely eliminate this possibility, you took Morgan, Lily, and Mordred with you to Ireland, solely to prove to Melyuchina that Shiro Emiya hadn't lied to her. However, upon arriving at the Irish court, you began to realize that 'fate' truly was a terrifying thing.

Because when you arrive at the Irish court and see Meluccina again, she is nestled in Guinevere's arms, being pampered. Meluccina isn't here... (The rest of the text appears to be a fragment and doesn't translate directly.)

"I told you none of the people named Lancelot are any good, right? Look, even those who are only remotely related can get mixed up with Guinevere so naturally."

In the back gardens of the Irish palace, Mordred's sarcastic voice made Quinn's eyes twitch.

Looking at Melyuchina, who was nestled in her lover's arms not far away, complaining to Guinevere about Europa II's bad attitude towards her, Quinn had a momentary hallucination. He even thought that Melyuchina, the second generation of Lancelot, and Guinevere only looked a little like mother and daughter. But he was mostly speechless, because Melyuchina didn't seem to have suffered any misery from being abandoned by Europa II. On the contrary, she seemed to enjoy Guinevere's embrace.

How can this fairy be so relaxed? Shouldn't she look like she's suffering from a grudge?

"If you ask me, you should rush out and do something sneaky before they find us. I guarantee that you'll silence those two guys, and then that vixen will reveal her true nature and challenge us to a duel. This is all based on my experience."

Perhaps because Quinn didn't reply immediately, Mordred felt ignored. This clever little devil completely disregarded her past experiences and started giving Quinn bad advice, which made Quinn roll his eyes and say in his own voice without any attempt to hide it, "This is not Pan-Human History, Meryuchina is not Lancelot, and I am not King Arthur. She is obviously starved for love."

As soon as those words were spoken, the two people not far away noticed that several more figures had appeared in the garden.

Melyuchina immediately jumped up from Guinevere's arms, her face flushed as she looked at Quinn, who had appeared in her field of vision, like a child caught doing something shameful. "What are you doing here?!"

[Without a doubt, you have struck a nerve with Melyuchina. After losing the care of Europa II, this fairy knight with great strength and pride is desperately craving recognition and affection from others, even if she herself is unwilling to admit it.]

Chapter 239 says it will perish after two generations, then it definitely will perish after two generations.

"I'm here to see Guinevere."

Meiliuqina's flushed face showed no sign of oppression, and with the simulator's pop-up notifications, Quinn now felt only pity for the dragon girl.

In his view, this was a natural talent for blocking the bridge, perfect for joining his plan. After all, Meiliuqina really had no driftwood. If it weren't for the shame, he thought Meiliuqina would probably want to call Guinevere "Mom".

Perhaps because Quinn's gaze was completely undisguised, even though Quinn changed the subject, the blush on Melyuchina's face became more and more obvious, and even showed signs of turning into shame and indignation. But Guinevere, who was standing to the side, looked at Quinn with a face full of surprise. She immediately let go of Melyuchina's arms, stood up from the bench in the back garden, and rushed into Quinn's arms.

This hug immediately drew several disapproving clicks of the tongue, but Guinevere ignored them, gazing at Quinn with adoration and eagerly asking, "Have you finally put an end to all this?"

“Yes, I’ve been preparing for this long enough. It’s time to put an end to this farce. Morgan has completed his research. We can safely separate the child’s soul from his body and drive away the Sixth Beast.”

Quinn's answer brought an end to the blush on Melyuchina's face. Just as he had expected, even though she had sided with Guinevere, Melyuchina's loyalty to Europa II remained high. She almost immediately moved closer to Quinn, speaking to him over Guinevere who was still in his arms.

"You've developed a magic technique that can detach the Sixth Beast from His Majesty?"

Quinn did not answer, but looked at Morgan, who had come with him.

“That’s impossible,” Morgan said. “Once you’re parasitized by a beast, no amount of magic can work on it anymore. Even I can’t actively drive it away. Those things are the natural enemies of humanity and the world. A body parasitized by a beast will also have the characteristics of the beast. The only thing I can do is to snatch my daughter’s soul from it when it is defeated.”

"What does this mean?" Mei Liuqina had a bad feeling.

"It means that Europa II must die. Only when she is dead can I snatch her soul from the beast's hands and then find her a healthy body."

Morgan's explanation left Melyuchina speechless. The Dragon Girl stared at the witch and fairy in front of her for a long time, and after confirming that the other party was not lying, she became completely dejected. "Isn't there any other way?"

“Melyuchina, Morgan is her mother, and everyone here cares about His Majesty just as much as you do.” Although nestled in Quinn's arms, Guinevere, who had witnessed everything, already understood Quinn's purpose in coming to Ireland. She pinched Quinn's cheek to express her displeasure, then gently pulled the poor little girl into her arms from behind Melyuchina, soothing her tenderly. “If there were any other choice, I believe Morgan would never kill her own daughter. We need your help, Melyuchina.”

Under Morgan and Guinevere's double act, Melyuchina completely fell into a logical fallacy. Coupled with Shiro Emiya's previous guidance, she had already accepted that everything she did was for Europa II's good. So, she looked up at Quinn.

Is there anything I can do?

"He served as the commander of Guinevere's army and led the Irish army to invade Wales."

Seeing that Melyuchina had relented, Quinn immediately and considerately planned out what she needed to do and what she didn't need to do. According to Quinn, Melyuchina didn't need to lead an army to London. She only needed to invade Wales and western England to form an encirclement with the Vikings who were about to march south to put pressure on Bavanshi. Other than that, she didn't need to do anything else.

This arrangement removed the last bit of unease in Meliuzina's heart. As long as she didn't directly confront Europa II or kill him with her own hands, Meliuzina had no psychological burden. As for betraying her former colleague...

In a sense, Meryuchina couldn't be happier to do this. After all, her relationship with Bavanshi wasn't much better, and she didn't care about the stigma of betrayal. As long as she could rescue Europa II from the threat of the beast, being scolded or punished would be worth it.

So she nodded. "I agree, but let me make this clear first: I will only do these things. I will not actually help you deal with my lord."

"Of course, the reason I came to Ireland to tell you all this is because I think you are a loyal knight. I know we can reach an agreement on rescuing my daughter, Melyuchina. When she returns to normal, I am sure my daughter will forgive your current actions. Even if she has any grievances in the future, I will act as a mediator to reconcile the relationship between you."

Your final words completely dispelled the unease in Melyuchina's heart. What she needed was precisely this kind of recognition and promise. And when you promised to take her back to Pan-Human History after all this was over, Melyuchina's last hesitation vanished.

After all, for this little imp who regards Europa II as her second father, being able to live peacefully with the person she serves is far more important than any honor, and you have given her the possibility of realizing this wish.

With Meiliuqina completely drawn into your chariot, all your concerns vanished.

Soon, you left Ireland and entered England.

Meanwhile, news of the Viking invasion of Scotland also blew into the British Isles on the cold winds of the North Sea. The entire Britannian Empire was in an uproar. Since the fall of Rome, the British Isles had not experienced such war. The people of the empire were filled with fear, and a large number of Scottish civilians fled to England to escape the war. This wave of refugees became the best disguise for you to infiltrate England.

When you joined the refugee wave in western England, Guinevere's army also rebelled, plunging the entire island of Britain into chaos once again. The vibrant scene of life and burgeoning vitality reminded the British people, who had enjoyed peace for nearly a thousand years, of the time before the establishment of the British Empire.

[The war-torn British no-holds-barred fighting tournament that you once buried with your own hands, you have now reopened it with your own hands.]

Britannia has reached the end of its imperial path; this vast and glorious nation will perish after only two generations, just as you know it.

Chapter 240 Is This Still Britain?

Rumors are spreading across England.

The rumor that "Britannia is on the verge of destruction, His Majesty the Emperor's long reign has finally displeased God and brought disaster upon the empire, leading to rebellions and wars. The millennium has arrived, the Knights of the Apocalypse are about to sweep across the land, and demons and fallen angels will destroy the entire world" spread like wildfire. It proved that even in Britannia, a world that was infinitely close to utopia, there was never a shortage of people with ulterior motives.

This was clearly a rumor spread by certain nobles and priests, which made the already fearful people even more panicked, and even caused quite a stir in the relatively stable capital region.

When Quinn and his party arrived around London, the rumors had spread to the point that they directly affected London's prices and security. Instigated by many busybodies, refugees from Scotland and southwest England began to gather restlessly on the outskirts of the city and in the suburbs, constantly discussing whether Europa II's policies in recent years had angered God, leading the once invincible empire to its current state.

The signs of a popular uprising were already evident, but even so, the emperor, who remained secluded in the palace, showed no sign of making a public appearance to appease the people. This only fueled the spread of rumors, and Quinn could understand Europa II's actions.

Just days earlier, the Vikings, led by the Knights of the Round Table, had invaded the heart of Scotland, and the Irish army led by Melyuchina had successfully entered Wales. The successive setbacks in battle and the betrayal of his former confidants must have left Europa II in a state of utter distress. If he could not deal with this imminent rebellion as soon as possible, then even before the uprising, the nobles who realized that things were not going well would choose to betray him.

While he understands the situation, Quinn is happy to see the current state of affairs in London.

The restless populace, the treacherous nobles, and the imminent rebellion—these were all pretexts to attract Europa II's attention. The more unrest there was, the more likely he was to infiltrate the palace and defeat the master of this world.

Therefore, after infiltrating London, he patiently waited for the situation in London to become even more chaotic, and this day did not take long to arrive.

Just three days later, when the Vikings launched another attack on the southern part of the British Isles, occupying more Scottish land and causing a large influx of Scottish nobles into London, the Fairy Knight Bavanshi finally made his move. A large number of Calibur Knights began to assemble and march towards Scotland. The Calibur Knights' move brought a brief period of peace to London, but this peace only lasted for a very short time.

As the Knights of the Righteous departed London, the city, now teeming with refugees, descended into chaos. The number of ordinary soldiers and law enforcement officers stationed inside and outside the city was far from sufficient to maintain order amid the influx of refugees. With the Irish rebellion underway, London, lacking a stable and extensive supply line, was simply unable to sustain the refugees' normal lives. Furthermore, the city's original inhabitants were unwilling to show any kindness to these fleeing people.

Chaos is inevitable when an individual's survival is threatened.

In their struggle for survival, refugees began clashing frequently with city residents. Initially, it was theft, then robbery. When law enforcement intervened, the initial results were positive, but soon, instigated by some with ulterior motives, it escalated into riots. Looting, vandalism, arson, and other acts of violence occurred frequently in the outskirts of London.

As the flames of riot burned in the pure white city, Quinn's infiltration proceeded without any hindrance, as if it were an empty field. However, this ease did not bring him any joy.

Along the way, he witnessed firsthand the struggles between refugees and citizens, the bloody clashes between law enforcement and civilians, and the instigation of missionaries and nobles to incite terrified refugees to riot for the sake of survival. All of this proved that even the country he created, inherited and ruled by his most favored offspring, could not create a history that transcended the secular world, and would ultimately meet the same fate as other dynasties and empires.

"Is this... still Britannia?"

The fairy Lily stared in disbelief at the scene on the outskirts of London. All the chaos filled her eyes. She longed to see even a glimmer of humanity, but all she saw was twisted ugliness, so twisted it was utterly abnormal, as if the entire outskirts had been tainted by the evil of human nature.

Beside her, Morgan's eyes flashed with murderous intent. On their way through the inner ring of London, she had seen familiar figures wandering the streets more than once, using public speeches as a pretext to incite fearful refugees to take extreme measures.

These people were all minor nobles in the London court, and their filthy thoughts were laid bare in her fairy eyes. Their ambition and desire for power were disgusting, and the missionaries who followed these nobles felt the same way.

Europa II's reign had made her a god among men, and the faith of the entire empire almost elevated her to the same level as God. But if the emperor was so noble, then what need was there for the church?

While Europa II's position was secure, these priests dared not make any moves. But now, the priests had sensed the opportunity. These people colluded with the power-hungry nobles, attempting to drag the emperor down from his lofty position, tarnish his supreme authority, and return this glorious era to its medieval barbarity. All of this was seen by Morgan, and she found it utterly disgusting.

A thousand years of prosperity could not change the fundamental nature of these people, as if to prove that all beautiful things are nothing but fleeting illusions.

Quinn did not respond to the astonishment of the fairy beside him. He knew that almost every empire fell into decline in the same way. However, as they entered the heart of London, Quinn fell silent again.

Something's not right; there's a problem here.

The moment Quinn stepped across the London Bridge, his eyes widened, for in contrast to the chaotic outskirts of London, the heart of this pristine white city capital was a picture of peace and tranquility.

Far from showing any signs of chaos, this area was orderly. Many citizens walked the streets, sharing food from their homes with refugees who had accidentally wandered into the area. Law enforcement officers treated the displaced refugees with kindness, providing them with temporary shelter. Human kindness emanated from almost everyone here, selflessly shining upon all who entered the area.

Extreme chaos and order, extreme ugliness and true goodness, are separated only by a river and a bridge.

This stark contrast, so intense it seemed like fire and water, left Quinn and his companions, who had stumbled upon the place, utterly dumbfounded.

Is this really Britain?

"Of course, rather, this is the real Britannia, the Britannia in Europa II's mind."

Chapter 241 Red Archers: I Want to Block the Bridge Too

The speaker was not any of Quinn's group.

"The stability of this entire heart of London is the culmination of Europa II's dream, the embodiment of her spirit that has not yet been corrupted by the Sixth Beast."

Quinn turned his head in the direction of the sound and saw the figure of a red archer who had appeared on Tower Bridge at some point.

"The chaos on the periphery is all the work of the Sixth Beast. Europa II is deeply corrupted by the Sixth Beast. Your final actions have already made that beast feel threatened, and it is planning a final desperate attempt to erode Europa II's last shred of sanity through chaos such as popular uprisings." The red archer came to Quinn's side while explaining the situation in London. "As someone who also possesses a fixed boundary, my perception in this regard is quite clear."

"You came all this way specifically to see us?"

"Yes, my little Master sent me here. By the way, for my own purposes, I'm also here to explain the situation, so that you don't mistakenly think that this chaotic situation is caused by your own actions and forget your original goal."

The red archer's tone was somewhat flippant, but his gaze and attitude were unusually serious. "The root cause of all this tragedy is the beast. Even without what you've done, this scene would have occurred soon..."

"You don't need to say more, where is Emiya Haku?"

"I'll be there soon."

As the red archer finished speaking, Quinn heard hurried footsteps approaching from the heart of London. Looking towards the sound, he saw Shiro Emiya, panting heavily, running towards London Bridge. By the time she reached Tower Bridge, she was drenched in sweat, clearly exhausted from running the entire way from the palace. (The last two lines appear to be unrelated and possibly machine-generated text.)

But upon seeing Quinn, Shiro Shirai didn't even have time to catch his breath before straightening up and saying, "Teacher."

"What's the situation inside the palace?"

“Only a few guards remain in the palace; the other righteous knights have already followed Bavanshi to Scotland. Now is the best time to infiltrate the palace.”

[Your guide arrives as promised. Shiro Emiya will lead you through a more secluded and unguarded route to infiltrate the palace that once belonged to you. However, in the confrontation with Europa II, she unexpectedly refuses to cooperate, because she wants to block the bridge.]

Yes, Shiro Emiya and the Red Archer do not intend to accompany you to the London court to confront Europa II.

[Perhaps because the Red Archers revealed their true intentions to Shiro Emiya, they are worried that while you are fighting Europa II, the Sixth Beast will further exploit the chaos in London to erode the world's order and eventually seize control of Europa II's will. Therefore, they have decided to directly assist you in intercepting the Sixth Beast's invasion outside Tower Bridge.]

To be honest, you don't quite agree with this statement, but you don't refute it either. You don't know much about the beasts. You're unclear about the extent to which the Sixth Beast's powers can be achieved and what specific impacts they can have. The only thing you know is a part of what's written in the game's settings.

The Sixth Beast possesses extreme resistance to all things related to 'humanity' and has a special ability to target beings known as 'Saviors'. These abilities can pose a threat to you because you are also human, and your origin as the 'Chosen King' endows you with savior-like qualities.

[For these reasons, you also don't want the Sixth Beast to grow into an adult smoothly. If the actions of the Red Archer and Shiro Emiya can really affect the Sixth Beast's growth, then blocking the bridge is worthwhile. After all, they are blocking the bridge with good intentions, to punish such an evil creature as the Sixth Beast.]