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Chapter 83: Everyone's Reaction!!
🕑 Added 2025-04-09 03:04:00 +0000 UTCAs a knight, all he wanted was to prevent his king from dying—what fault could there be in that?
Moreover, he bore no ill intent; it was his mistake that caused the once-noble King Arthur to transform into what she had become now.
However, Bedivere still carried this sin upon himself, enduring it for 1,500 years in order to atone for his error.
Although Bedivere survived for so long due to the protection of the holy sword, now that he had returned Excalibur, his body had already decayed... A single gust of wind could scatter him into nothingness!
【 Mash watched as Bedivere dissipated, her strength leaving her as she collapsed onto the ground, unable to bear lowering her head. With sorrow, she said: “Doctor… Sire Bedivere…”
“During these 1,500 years, Sire Bedivere has been tirelessly searching for King Arthur. Though he managed to endure, it was only because of Excalibur’s protection!” Doctor Roman also revealed an expression of reluctance, but continued explaining to everyone.
“And now, he has returned the holy sword.” As he spoke, Da Vinci, who had been summoned earlier, gradually turned into spirit particles and faded away!
Da Vinci sighed as she gazed at the crumbling Holy City in the sky, her voice trembling with emotion: “You succeeded, Fujimaru, Sire Bedivere!”
Fujimaru Ritsuka had retrieved the Holy Grail, and the healing power of the era began its restoration process, forcefully returning everything to its original state. Thus, both Fujimaru and Mash began to emit faint blue light, gradually fading away.
“For this battle, I will not apologize to you.” Artoria held the holy sword tightly and slowly walked back to the throne.
“I will perish along with my ideals.” Artoria gazed at the collapsing Holy City, then turned her head and placed her hands on the hilt of the Sword of Victory, speaking gently to the starry sky.
“But there are those who have been saved! Sire Bedivere... Your mistakes were meaningful!”
“To me... they were meaningful!”
As Artoria finished her final words, the screen darkened. The wandering spirit of the Lion King, who had wandered for 1,500 years, finally perished alongside the Holy City in this era. 】
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~Projection of All Worlds~
“This is truly moving... Over 1,500 years, and still the loyalty of a knight could not be erased!”
“Wasn’t that final spear strike intentional, meant to awaken the Lion King’s memories?”
“Even with a body nearing death and a soul on the brink of collapse, the sole obsession in his eyes kept him alive until now.”
~Re: Zero World~
~Felt Camp~
Even Reinhard, who bore the title of the Holy Sword, was deeply moved:
“This is what a true knight looks like! Such unwavering loyalty that cannot be destroyed is a model for all knights.”
It’s not about strength alone—Bedivere’s spirit will surely be remembered by countless generations across the multiverse.
Felt, visibly shaken by what she had just witnessed, and clenched her fists tightly.
“That’s… That’s so unfair. After everything he went through, after 1,500 years of searching, he just… disappears like that?”
Reinhard turned to Felt, his expression softening.
“Lady Felt, life often isn’t fair—not even for those as noble as Sir Bedivere. But perhaps his disappearance wasn’t in vain. His sacrifice ensured the salvation of others.”
Felt wiped at her eyes, trying to hold back tears.
“But why does it feel so… cruel?”
~Emilia Camp~
Everyone gathered around a glowing screen, watching the events unfold with bated breath. The scene of Bedivere’s sacrifice, Artoria’s final words, and the collapse of the Holy City left them in awe and sorrow.
Emilia, her eyes glistening with tears, clasped her hands together and whispered,
“Bedivere… he endured so much for 1,500 years, all for the sake of his king. His loyalty is beyond anything I’ve ever seen…”
Beatrice, though usually reserved, couldn’t hide her admiration.
“To persist for so long, even with the help of Excalibur… that knight’s determination is truly remarkable, I suppose.
Subaru, standing beside her, crossed his arms and nodded solemnly.
“Yeah… it’s not just about strength. It’s about the heart and the will to keep going, no matter how impossible it seems. Bedivere’s spirit is something else.”
Otto, ever the emotional one, wiped a tear from his eye.
“It’s so sad… but also beautiful. He finally fulfilled his duty, and Artoria… she accepted her fate with such grace. It’s heartbreaking, but it’s also… kind of inspiring.”
Roswaal, with his usual enigmatic smile, tilted his head slightly.
“A tale of loyalty and sacrifice that transcends time itself~ How fascinating. It seems even in other worlds, such stories resonate deeply.”
~A Certain Magical Index World~
“This is truly heart-wrenching...!”
Shirai Kuroko silently wiped away tears from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, her usual composed demeanor faltering as she struggled to process what she had just witnessed.
Driven by a single unyielding thought in his heart, he traversed rivers, mountains, and seas... And even fought former companions who had become Heroic Spirits—all while being merely human.
Kuroko shook her head slightly, her voice tinged with admiration and sorrow.
“To think that Sir Bedivere endured such trials for 1,500 years… It’s beyond comprehension. His resolve wasn’t fueled by strength or power but by sheer willpower alone.”
Misaka Mikoto, standing nearby, crossed her arms and sighed deeply, her expression somber.
“It’s hard to imagine someone persisting like that for so long. He wasn’t fighting just enemies—he was battling time itself. How could anyone endure that kind of loneliness?”
Kuroko nodded slowly, her gaze fixed on the now-darkened screen.
~Type-Moon World, Throne of Heroes~
“This guy…”
Mordred was equally moved. Although she lacked the etiquette and discipline of other knights.
However, the fact that King Arthur bestowed upon him on his deathbed was something others envied endlessly. Now, King Arthur praised Bedivere as his most loyal knight.
It was truly admirable... She, too, wished for her father’s approval and encouragement. But this time, Bedivere did well—he didn’t betray King Arthur’s trust.
But then Mordred soon fell silent. Everything that had happened stemmed from her actions, and there was no need to deny it. She wouldn’t refute her past either—after all, denying her past would mean denying her present self.
“Sire Bedivere has finally attained salvation…”
Lancelot murmured as he watched Bedivere gradually fade away.
King Arthur’s final words were a pardon for the knight entrusted with the task of atoning for his sins—from beginning to end.
Tristan gazed at the figure on the screen and sincerely blessed him:
“Sire Bedivere... My friend! I am truly proud of you!”
~Type-Moon World, Fourth Holy Grail War Worldline~
Artoria silently watched Bedivere depart. Her knight, who had struggled to keep her alive, had failed three times to return the holy sword.
But that wasn’t your fault, Bedivere... Thankfully, in the end, you were freed from the heavy shackles binding you.
The King of Conquerors couldn’t help but marvel at how such a loyal knight existed under the seemingly speechless King of Knights. However, if Artoria were to seek the Holy Grail to change the past, it would be an insult to such a knight.
This undoubtedly negated Bedivere’s persistence over 1,500 years…
~Type-Moon World, Fifth Holy Grail War Worldline~
“I never expected Saber to have such a side... Truly regal demeanor!”
Emiya Shirou remarked with deep admiration.
Compared to the Saber, who seemed more like a neighborly girl, the one in the video clearly exuded the aura of royalty... Are these truly King Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table? They’re incredibly charismatic!
“Huahahaha! King Arthur is truly fascinating!”
Gilgamesh suddenly burst into laughter.
He saw how King Arthur in the video was completely different from before—two contrasting postures, two distinct personalities, two divergent paths of kingship intersecting until the very end, where they merged together.
Yet, even so, they still commanded the loyalty of their subjects!
In some worlds with legends of King Arthur, people began to gain new insights...
~JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable Worldline~
“Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful… Inspiration keeps rushing in!”
Kishibe Rohan’s expression was filled with excitement as his hands rapidly sketched manga panels!
Sin and salvation! This chapter was imbued with romance and mythological undertones!
A spirit transcending the limits of the body—a golden spirit! Stories like these are truly worth everyone’s reflection and understanding.
