CK Simulation, Creating the Style of Tsukino Fumi

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Chapter 233 Stealing the Wall

Lily couldn't argue with Quinn's decision and could only watch helplessly as Melyuchina was freed from her constraints. And just as Quinn had expected, Melyuchina was very receptive to this newfound freedom.

She didn't resist or try to escape, but quietly followed behind Quinn, leaving the dungeon like an attendant. For the first time, Meryuchina, who saw the sun again, found the giant fireball quite interesting. Lily, on the other hand, felt that the world had darkened a bit. But as the two fairies followed Quinn back to the castle in Copenhagen, Lily wasn't the only one who felt the world had darkened.

[Your decision to release Melyuchina has displeased many. Without knowing that Shiro Emiya was coming, no one could understand why you would release this fairy knight whom you had finally managed to capture. Mordred's dissatisfaction was the most obvious among them.]

[Your servant and Melyuchina are particularly at odds; the former because of Melyuchina's denial of his identity, and the latter because of Mordred himself.]

[But the animosity between the two didn't affect you. Melyuchina was very clear about her position. As a defeated prisoner of war, her only action was to verbally complain, hoping that you would keep Mordred out of her sight. Mordred, on the other hand, had repeatedly urged you to put Melyuchina back in jail.]

[You ignored the opinions of these two, but you can't ignore the opinions of your allies. When Artoria came to you, you had to explain everything. Fortunately, as the former owner of the scabbard, Artoria understood your decision and helped you suppress the discussions among the Knights of the Round Table. However, she was powerless to change the attitude of the Vikings.] [The rest of the text appears to be unrelated and possibly machine-generated gibberish.]

However, because of your status as the Chosen King, no matter how much the Vikings riot, it won't affect your position in the short term, and these disturbances will end before then.

[Shiro Emiya's visit arrived as scheduled. When she came to redeem people on behalf of Europa II, those who did not understand you fell silent.]

[Because when Shiro Emiya visited, she was not alone or accompanied by the kings of Europe; she was accompanied by the solemn Knights of the Order of the Righteousness, and their current leader, Ba Vanshi.]

When this legion, the backbone of the Britannian Empire, appeared in Copenhagen, the Vikings fell silent. Even though they had shattered the Britannian Empire's nearly thousand-year-old myth of invincibility, the Chaplains and the Holy War were two completely different things. The moment their uniform, bright silver heavy armor appeared on the vast plains, a strong sense of divinity descended upon the skies of Northern Europe. The will of Europa II accompanied this legion, and this invisible and intangible majesty instantly stripped the Viking warriors of their newly ignited fighting spirit.

[As you know, Europa II is watching this place from the perspective of the Knights of the Righteousness, which is the embodiment of her will as the ruler of the nation.]

The phrase "Britannia is derived from Europa II's hands" is more than just a figure of speech. If you hadn't forged a new holy sword to prevent Europa II from controlling the ley lines of Northern Europe, she might not be able to exert pressure solely through her power. But for now, all she can do is exert her power.

But even just using force is enough to solve many problems.

The Vikings, having lost their will to fight, fell silent, and the defeated Britons ceased their clamor for continued attack. You and your good student controlled the entire negotiation, and thus the exchange ceremony ended quickly; you handed over the people and the goods.

[Having obtained Melyuchina, Shiro Emiya did not linger, nor did he remain in Northern Europe. Clearly, Europa II's arrangement for Ba Vanshi to accompany Shiro Emiya was not merely to exert pressure, but also to keep an eye on him. You don't quite understand why, even now, your dear daughter still wants to keep Shiro Emiya by her side, but you don't intend to inquire further.]

[You only secretly left a message for Emiya Haku after the negotiations, hoping he would keep an eye on Melyuchina's situation on his way back.]

[Emiya Shiro couldn't understand your request, but when Meliuchina approached her the day after she returned to London with her, Shiro fell silent.]

"You mean, you want to know about the teacher's work in pan-human history?"

Standing on the deck of the ship returning to London, Shiro Emiya stared blankly at the earnest-looking Meliuchina, completely bewildered.

“Yes, I’m very curious about Quinn Europa. His situation is quite different from what His Majesty said. His Majesty… seems to have overly romanticized him.” Melyuchina made no attempt to hide her curiosity. “But in my opinion, he doesn’t have that sacred feeling of a founder at all. In fact, he seems no different from an ordinary commoner.”

"This……"

Shiro Emiya really wanted to say that she didn't really know either, but the look in Melyuchina's eyes made it hard for her to say that she had known Quinn for nearly ten years and that her limited knowledge of him was that Quinn seemed to be very popular with women.

She always felt that if she said those words, she would probably end up in jail when she returned to London.

So, after much thought, she could only tell Meryuchina about some of the teaching experiences Quinn had given her. In this respect, Quinn was quite reasonable; at least, he didn't follow the teaching practices of the Greek era by having Shiro Emiya directly engage in real combat with demons and monsters. Perhaps this was due to consideration of the physical differences between modern people and people of the divine era. In any case, in Shiro Emiya's memory, his student life was more academic.

Normal commuting, normal reading, normal exams—these things, when heard by Mei Liuqina, seemed exceptionally ordinary, causing her to look sleepy.

"It sounds like there's nothing fascinating about Pan-Human History. I don't understand why he would give up being the Emperor of Britain to leave here and oppose His Majesty."

"I have heard about that."

Upon hearing Melyuchina's frank confusion, Shiro Emiya immediately realized the meaning behind Quinn's instruction to keep an eye on Melyuchina's situation when he left Northern Europe.

So, the teacher was planning to poach our students.

"Ok?"

"It's probably because the teacher found something dirty on His Majesty. When he returned here, the teacher told me that he came to rescue his family. At that time, I didn't quite understand what he meant, but now it seems that he might be referring to His Majesty. Meiliuqina, do you remember the changes His Majesty has undergone in the past thousand years?"

Chapter 234 Someone Betrayed Me

The Emperor's Changes?

Mei Liuqina was slightly stunned, her thoughts drifting back to a long time ago.

That was when she had just awakened from the dragon's remains. At that time, Europa II was still very young. Although she was not as good at winning people's hearts as she is now, she was already taking shape. Facing her newly born self, she claimed that her ideals were great, but her strength was insufficient, and she needed someone to help her achieve her ideals.

As a descendant of the dragon, Melyuchina was the best choice handpicked by Europa II, and was qualified to become her most trusted knight.

Although the newly born self could not understand what ideals were, it was impossible to refuse the woman who spoke such words. To the self at that time, Europa II was no different from a mother. She gave the meaning of the self's existence and told the self the goal of action.

From that time on, Meryuchina's memories were filled with images of returning to Europa II after eliminating threats within the British Empire and receiving his reward. It was these images that made Meryuchina understand Europa II's ideal—to create a prosperous world where humans and fairies could live together, and to ensure that this prosperous world would continue indefinitely.

To be honest, Melyuchina had no interest in creating such a utopian world. The reason she was willing to help Europa II was simply because he gave her a sense of purpose in life and acknowledged her existence.

But as time went by, she received less and less recognition from Europa II, especially after she inherited Lancelot's position. The opinions of those around her intensified her desire for approval. Therefore, she worked even harder, trying to gain a more important position in Europa II's eyes, but...

Meiliuqina had to admit that Emiya Shiro was right.

Europa II has changed. That woman no longer cares about herself or others around her as much as before. The beautiful dream called utopia has blinded her. In order to prolong the existence of the Britannian Empire, she has become increasingly paranoid. Meryuchina knows this. Although she does not understand humans, she still knows the logic of human behavior and the standards of judgment.

To paraphrase a famous line, "Someone like you would be locked up in St. Elizabeth's Hospital in the pan-human history." After all, there are many historical examples of kings who claim to be in control of everything, and most of them have been labeled as "mad."

Europa II had shown these signs over the past thousand years, but Melyuchina would instinctively ignore these changes. However, after Quinn and his group appeared, Europa II's tendency to claim he could control everything and make everything conform to his will became more and more obvious. Whether it was not pressing his advantage when he had it, or stubbornly insisting on playing against Quinn, these were not things that Europa II would have done before.

Most importantly... Europa II no longer paid attention to her own situation. She seemed to have completely forgotten her former ideals and pursuits, and devoted herself entirely to proving herself.

This is not what Melyuchina wanted to see.

Even for a fleeting moment, when Quinn cast that insignificant glance of approval and attention at her as he released her, a few rebellious thoughts crossed Meliuchina's mind.

Perhaps... Europa II was indeed inferior to Europa I.

“The Emperor… has indeed changed.” Mei Liuqina reluctantly admitted to Wei Gongbai’s words. “You said there’s something wrong with her, what do you mean?”

"It's just hearsay, don't be angry after I tell you."

Seeing that Melyuchina had fallen into her own logical trap, Shiro Emiya, unusually, thought that she might be able to become a qualified magician. So, she bought a ticket and began to recount the bits and pieces that Quinn had told her. She then told Melyuchina the news that the Sixth Beast might have invaded Britannia and parasitized Europa II.

Upon hearing these words, a glimmer of light appeared in Meiliuqina's eyes.

"So, her changes might all be caused by that so-called beast?"

Shiro Emiya remained silent because she had already realized that Meliuchina didn't need anyone's answer. This fairy had developed her own logic, blaming all her dissatisfaction on the Sixth Beast and believing that it had ruined the life she longed for. This logic was based on her belief in the existence of the Sixth Beast.

In this situation, even without anyone pushing her, Meliuchina would take the initiative to investigate.

Indeed, that was the case. Receiving no response, Melyuchina merely glanced at Shiro Emiya, left with the words "I'll keep an eye on things," and turned to leave. When the ship returned to the British Isles, Shiro Emiya heard the news that Melyuchina had abandoned everyone and gone to the London court.

then……

Just as Shiro Emiya returned to the London court, intending to give a report to Europa II, she noticed a change in the atmosphere within the London court.

As she left to represent Europa II in negotiations in Northern Europe, the London court was filled with the clamor of nobles over the news of the British army's defeat. Even as she left, some nobles could still be heard saying that the loss was a great disgrace to the empire and that Melyuchina should bear the consequences. But now, such discussions were no longer heard within the London court. (The last sentence appears to be unrelated and possibly a separate thought: "Mei, I think you're busy. Lin, are you there...?")

All the nobles were silent, and even the maids and guards wore expressions of fear, trying their best not to make a sound. It was as if everyone here had been given a silencing order and was not allowed to speak freely in the palace.

This unusual situation gave Shiro Emiya a bad feeling.

When she arrived at the Emperor's audience hall, the sounds of things being smashed coming from inside and the guards standing at the entrance with their heads bowed and faces full of fear further confirmed her premonition.

Oh no, could it be that Melyuchina has fallen out with Europa II?

Thinking this, Shiro Emiya had the idea of ​​backing down. Just as she was about to come to see Europa II the next day, the emperor in the audience hall noticed her presence. The previously closed hall doors were flung open, and several tentacles formed from radiance instantly engulfed Shiro Emiya. Forced to pay her respects, Shiro Emiya only had to open and close her eyes instinctively before she saw herself in the audience hall, and in front of her was the face of Europa II, who was full of anger.

"Emperor Emiya, someone in this palace has betrayed me. Do you know who it is?"

Chapter 235 The Traitor is Melyuchina

dong dong dong...

Shiro's heart rate had exceeded 120, and the intense excitement made her sweat profusely.

Oh no, I'm going to die! What did Melyuchina talk about with Europa II that made him want to kill me the moment he saw me?

"Emiya, who do you think is the traitor within the court?"

"It...it shouldn't be me, right?"

Emiya spoke hesitantly, but little hope remained in her heart. After all, she was the only one in the entire London court with direct contact with Quinn, a fact known to Europa II himself. It was only because Quinn's crimes hadn't been exposed and he hadn't directly rebelled that she was able to remain in the court. Now, however, Quinn had rebelled, and she had also hinted to Melyuchina that she suspected Europa II…

If Shiro Emiya were Europa II, he would find it difficult to tolerate his own existence.

However, just when Shiro Emiya thought he was doomed, Europa II let out a sneer.

“I know you’re a spy. You’ve never been on my side from the beginning, so how could you be a traitor? I’m referring to other people. There are others in this palace who are helping my good father behind my back. Otherwise, those Vikings wouldn’t have been able to defeat the coalition. Even if those European kings were just a bunch of rabble, it’s the same. The difference in the size of the country is what matters.”

As he spoke, Europa II gazed into Shiro Emiya's eyes and asked, "Emiya, tell me the truth, how have I treated you?"

How do you treat yourself?

Shiro Emiya's expression instantly became conflicted. To be honest, Europa II's attitude towards him was quite good. Knowing that he was a spy, he was still willing to confide in him. Such blatant attempts to win people's hearts were hard not to be moved. As the saying goes, a scholar will die for his confidant. If Shiro Emiya were also a person of this era, he would probably have already submitted to this emperor who was good at winning people's hearts.

In particular, Europa II stands out even more when compared to Quinn, who constantly assigns himself tasks that are almost suicidal.

So, she nodded.

"Since I've treated you well and allowed you to assist my father in so many things, shouldn't you tell me something now?" Europa II went straight to the point. "Who exactly is the traitor hiding among me?"

"This... I don't know either. The teacher never tells me what she's going to do."

This instinctive answer obviously couldn't fool Europa II. The emperor raised an eyebrow, his tone tinged with impatience, "You can't lie, Emiya. The first thing Melyuchina did upon returning to London was to report to me about the unusual Viking armaments. There aren't many people who can secretly transport weapons to the Norsemen right under my nose. With a little more effort, I can investigate step by step. But I'm a friend now, aren't I?"

friend?

Shiro Emiya was momentarily confused; she couldn't understand Europa II's thoughts. Seeing the bewilderment in Shiro's eyes, the Emperor chuckled, "Isn't that right? Otherwise, why would you return to London?"

Didn't you want me to come back? Otherwise, why did you arrange for Bavanshi to follow me? Was it just to ensure Melyuchina's safe return...?

Shiro Emiya instinctively wanted to complain, but the thought only flashed through her mind before she realized that she really didn't need to return to London. Her mission here was complete, and with Melyuchina imprisoned in the Copenhagen dungeon, given the situation at the time, she could simply ask her teacher if she wanted to stay in Northern Europe, and her teacher would most likely agree.

Since he no longer needed to stay in the London court, and Bavanshi couldn't possibly take him away by force, she didn't have the ability to deal with both the Knights of the Round Table and his teacher at the same time. Besides... he wasn't really a pushover either; his servants were also quite powerful.

But in fact, Shiro Emiya never had such a thought.

She did subconsciously regard Europa II as a friend, just like the Tohsaka sisters who lived with her in the Europa Mansion during her ten years as a student.

She instinctively felt that Europa II could be considered 'family', even though she had never realized it before. But deep down, she no longer believed that Europa II would hurt her.

Realizing this, Shiro Shira fell silent. She had to admit that Europa II, like his father, possessed an indescribable charm and affability. Even after only a short period of contact, strangers could already regard him as a trustworthy companion.

Is this why you specifically chose me to enter Chaldea and arranged for me to be an undercover agent?

In that instant, the image of Quinn flashed through Shiro Emiya's mind.

She seemed to realize why she had been chosen to be the spy.

"Probably." Shiro Emiya took a deep breath. "There are indeed traitors within your court."