[You enter the main hall to meet King Uther.]
[As a visiting king from another country, Camelot has offered the appropriate welcoming ceremony, and you and the accompanying Melusine are treated to a state banquet.]
[King Uther is very attentive to your invitation.]
[At this banquet, you and King Uther first engaged in simple and tedious pleasantries and small talk.]
[However, King Uther then got straight to the point, clearly expressing his thoughts.]
"Moran, I want to betroth my daughter Morgan to you."
[After clinking glasses and drinking with you,]
[He said this without any pretense; with your thousand years of experience, you could tell he was not joking.]
"Moreover, if you agree, I can also hand over Tintagel to you. If you want to establish a territory, the current territory of Fred is probably not enough. Why not let me lend you a hand?"
Seeing that Moran did not respond, Uther continued.
Handing over his territory like this is not something any king would joke about.
"Ha ha, Uther, what price must I pay? I do not believe there is such a good deal in the world."
"Of course, but that is not a difficult task for you. What I hope you will do is simple. That is, I want you to protect Artoria; she is a child of my bloodline."
[Just like in the last simulation,]
[King Uther's request is to protect Artoria.]
[There is no hint of hypocrisy in this transaction.]
[Because, for you and King Uther, you are both non-human and share the same goal.]
[Wanting to save Britain is something you and King Uther have in common.]
[If it were another king, Uther might feel the need to engage in intrigue, but he does not intend to do so with you.]
[The reason is very simple.]
"I heard from Merlin, and it really is just like the rumors… you are the guardian of the Albion dragon of Britain, and since you want to save Britain just like me, you should be able to understand me."
Uther smiled lightly.
He believes this is the best choice.
[You are clear about his thoughts]
[Now that the Guardian Dragon of Britain has returned, it can be said that Britain has only two remaining hopes]
[The first is Moran]
[The second is Artoria]
[In order to ensure Britain's survival in the future, King Uther plans to preserve both of these hopes, which is why he is willing to transfer territory to you at almost no cost]
[After that, even if Artoria cannot protect Britain, there will still be the Dragon of Albion to provide a safety net for Britain]
[This is a win-win insurance plan]
"You and Morgan are quite affectionate. If she is by your side, she will surely find her own happiness."
Uther raised his glass to Moran again.
His words were indeed very sincere.
He felt gratitude towards the dragon that protects Britain; as long as it adds a bit of hope to Britain, it is a good thing.
"Ha, you wish for her happiness? By marrying Morgan to me, you can cut off her thoughts of becoming the king of Britain and clear the obstacles for Artoria to ascend to the throne in the future. For you, it must be killing two birds with one stone."
Moran candidly stated.
He directly pointed out Uther's ulterior motive.
It was true that Uther was sincere towards Moran.
Giving land and his daughter to Moran was indeed for the sake of Britain, which is not wrong for a king.
However, Moran is not just a king.
He is also a man deeply in love with Morgan.
"I do not deny… that I and Igraine never hoped for Morgan's birth. To give birth to Artoria, I had previously given Igraine my bloodline. But no one expected that before Artoria, Morgan would be born as the Child of the Island."
Uther's tone was calm.
He was not discussing his daughter as a father.
This indifferent demeanor was like a scientist discussing a research report, devoid of any unnecessary emotions.
"So, is this your reason for neglecting my wife as parents? If that is the case, then do not easily speak of her happiness. What you do not give to Morgan, I will give her. You have no right to talk about her happiness."
Moran did not inquire much about Morgan's childhood.
He knew his wife did not want to recall too much.
Even if he asked, Morgan would probably show a bland smile, saying that as a wife, she should not let her husband worry unnecessarily.
It was truly incredibly gentle.
And that is why it could be infuriating.
Facing parents who never wished for their daughter's birth, it is not hard to imagine why Morgan would harbor such hatred in the history of humanity.
Just imagining a world without her existence.
Morgan became that cold-blooded enchantress.
In his heart, he could not help but sigh; after all, he was someone who truly loved his wife.
"…I gave up living as a human long ago. The path I chose is one that transcends humanity. The emotions and ambitions that a person should have are not what I should possess. O dragon that protects Britain, if you are angry about this, I am willing to apologize.
Perhaps it is precisely because of this that I cannot save Britain; my path to failure is already irretrievable."
Uther seemed to be aware of his own faults.
However, he did not feel confused about what he had to do, as it was a necessary action to save Britain.
At least, it was the best method he knew.
"Morgan is the Earth King blessed by the land. She may be more qualified as a king than Artoria, but as the Child of the Island, she cannot break the deadlock of Britain. Morgan is not the ideal king who can save Britain. Therefore, I cannot give her the love she desires."
[In the end, Uther is sacrificing himself to save Britain]
[He has chosen the path of sacrificing his self and humanity in exchange for power that transcends humanity]
[The facts prove that he has failed]
[From your perspective]
[What difference is there between Uther, who has gone mad to this extent, and Vortigern, who went mad due to the decline of the divine age?]
[Long before Moran's arrival]
[This island and its king had already gone mad]
[Morgan and Artoria are merely victims of the tragic fate they must endure in this whirlpool of madness]