Fate/Ultimate Antagonist

[34] Breaking Her Chains, Toppling Her Fate

The night fell silent, the darkness resembling a tale.

Next to the verdant valley, a bright bonfire crackled.

The flickering flames danced upon the delicate face of a golden-haired girl.

Without a word, she opened her mouth, tore a large piece of meat from her hand, and chewed it silently.

No joy, no admiration, just an ordinary meal to fill her stomach, a taste that used to excite her immensely.

After experiencing the culinary skills of someone, her own cooking now only felt like chewing wax.

Chewing on the roasted meat in her hand, Artoria's gaze seemed somewhat distant.

No matter how hard she tried to erase it, no matter how much she attempted to clear her mind, she couldn't help but associate it with that name.

The team ate in silence, as if trying to break the eerie atmosphere.

The blond and white-haired youths exchanged glances, deciding to start a conversation.

"In Cornwall County, beasts seem to appear more frequently than in our Essex County."

"Is it because Vortigern drove people away? But he doesn't use it. Could it be some major illness..."

As the saying goes, the most dangerous place is the safest place.

Adhering to this philosophy, the three-person team advanced southwest into Cornwall County, now the southwest of Britain, a territory once tread by Vortigern.

The Celts here were driven away, but Vortigern didn't occupy it, quickly turning it into a paradise for beasts and fairies.

The golden-haired youth counted the days on his fingers. It had been almost a month since they left home and went on this journey.

During this time, they learned various survival skills from that person who couldn't be named.

Now, they could recognize strange mushrooms and were not afraid of poisoning.

However, that person, their guide, still had a strong presence even though they had run away. Kay remembered those days with mixed feelings.

Thinking back, he had also fought against Vortigern's son. Perhaps he could brag about it in the future.

Although this was Vortigern's territory, with Merlin covering them, Kay thought it was unlikely their whereabouts would be exposed.

Moreover, looking at Lily now, dressed in pure white knightly armor, her flawless beauty was emphasized.

This outfit, while a result of Merlin's strange taste, showcased Lily's immaculate charm.

Although Kay couldn't help but want to see it too.

"Well, Lily, you're getting stronger and more exaggerated. You knocked down that beast with just one strike..."

The blond youth glanced at the headless corpse of the giant wolf next to them, which they were currently roasting its thigh.

This foolish creature attacked them, aiming to leave no one alive, but Lily beheaded it with a single sword strike, severing its spine.

Kay thought that if he were to fight, it would take at least a dozen rounds to bring it down.

In other words, one Lily was equivalent to ten Kays!

Damn, thinking about it makes him lose confidence.

"Well, Kay, eat more."

The girl managed to force a smile, casually responding.

As an older brother, Kay could naturally see the distracted state she was in.