Fate: I Will Eventually Become the Hero of Justice

Chapter 149

After a long journey, they finally arrived at Camelot around noon. Located at the border between Wales and England, not far from the castle of Caerleon, Camelot appeared before them as a majestic white city. Its pristine buildings glimmered under the sun, creating a dazzling sight that left them in awe.

As they approached the city walls, Shirou noticed that they shone like jade and fairies could be seen playing around them, creating a dreamy atmosphere.

Perplexed by what he saw, he turned to Lucan and asked, "Sir Lucan, is it just me or do the walls of Camelot emit light? Has some court mages put some kind of enchantment on them?"

Lucan nodded in response and explained, "Yes, Your Highness. This city was once a fortress of the Empire, but after its fall, King Uther claimed it and rebuilt it. The walls were enchanted with a large-scale Bounded Field by court mages led by Merlin. In addition, King Uther invited fairies to bless the city. The result is a wall that is not only aesthetically beautiful, but also incredibly strong. In fact, it may be even stronger than Hadrian's Wall, and could withstand attacks from even the gods of Ireland. It is the last bastion of Britain."

Shirou expressed with emotion, "It appears that the former king put a significant amount of effort into defending against invaders."

The court mages, led by Merlin, cast large Bounded Fields, and with blessings from fairies, the walls were claimed to be unbreakable even by the gods. It is no surprise that after being transformed into a Noble Phantasm, it became a super-strong shield in the hands of Mash.

However, Shirou knew one thing for certain. Although Lucan had claimed that the city was indestructible, it had actually been destroyed and occupied by Vortigern. However, that story belonged to Artoria's epic, and as someone who had drawn the sword from the stone, he was determined not to let it happen again. Besides, Vortigern was currently blocked by the northern kings outside of Hadrian's Wall and was unable to advance.

Moreover, there was one more thing that concerned Shirou greatly. While the white city was extremely sturdy, it was also a perfect place to trap prey. Once the prey was within the city walls, the Bounded Field could be activated, making it difficult for them to escape.

As much as Shirou was pleased with the idea of trapping his enemies, he knew that playing with power always came with danger. The road ahead was uncertain, and caution was crucial.

Most importantly, he did not have the confidence to claim that he could handle the large-scale Bounded Fields created by Merlin and other Age of Gods magi, along with the blessings from the fairies. However, he was aware that his evil could corrupt Bounded Fields, and even directly erode and corrupt the world walls of Reality Marbles. This ability ensured that he could protect himself in times of danger.

Upon the arrival of the carriage outside the city, a welcoming party was already waiting for Shirou. It was evident that the high-level nobles of the kingdom had prior knowledge of his trip. The group was led by the familiar Sir Ywain, and standing beside him was a middle-aged man with a gentle and friendly smile who was completely unfamiliar to him. However, in his heart, Shirou lamented - another old fox!

Not only that, but behind these two were a group of officials and nobles, most of whom had polite and elegant smiles on their faces. Individuals like Bedivere, whose expression was pure and innocent, couldn't see through their facade. Even Lucan, who arrived at the outskirts of Camelot, skillfully put on a smile.

Shirou couldn't help but lament in his heart - he felt like he was walking right into the fox's den!

He had no choice but to put on a smile as well. While an animal's smile was a simple provocation, a human's smile was much more complicated. It could be a manifestation of happiness, a misleading cover-up, a weapon of attack, or a shield of defense.