Chapter 174: We Lure Out the White Dragon and Overthrow This Little Girl!
Noah breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing that the third volume was indeed a simulation of the Heian Capital.
He wasn't the type to fall into despair after witnessing a disaster. Rather, precisely because he understood the depth of such despair, he cultivated an even firmer resolve and conviction before it arrived.
In this regard, Noah didn't consider himself a particularly artistic or poetic figure.
He didn't think about dying for glory, romance, or freedom, nor did he dwell on when his own end might come.
He only thought about living—living well!
With this mindset, he fused the tags for this time, feeling the connection established with Little Kiara in the distance, then gently lay down, holding Morgan in his arms.
He didn't directly contact her, as he could sense through the power of the Star Performer that Little Kiara on the other end of the connection was currently asleep.
Although Noah estimated it should already be morning in the Heian Capital, sleeping in could be considered a child's privilege, so he had no intention of disturbing her.
Morgan was also asleep at the moment, and even after lying down, Noah found himself unable to fall asleep right away.
He didn't immediately retrieve the items obtainable from the second volume, as he planned to wait until Morgan woke up, bid her farewell, and then venture beyond Star 210.
Aside from dealing with matters related to the Starship and Velber, Noah hadn't forgotten that during one simulation in the second volume, while Velber was roaming about, it had discovered a peculiar asteroid belt within the solar system.
Noah also intended to search for this asteroid belt.
If he confirmed that the materials from this belt were what he needed and could be combined with the resources from the underground Magical Beasts to forge the Umbral Star Weapon recorded in Velber's database, then the plan to seize the Umbral Star Throne would become unnecessary.
As for the choice between Excalibur and the Holy Grail—
He would wait for Manaka Sajyou.
After she presented her pledge, he would need to examine both the Holy Grail and the second Excalibur she offered.
If necessary, he would choose the Holy Grail.
If not, he would then decide whether to select another Excalibur or another Avalon.
And if he chose Excalibur, he would also need to determine which of the two world's Excaliburs to take.
In short, there were still many things to consider, and there was no need to rush!
Once his thoughts on these matters settled, Noah shifted his attention to Mary.
"You're actually still awake at this hour?"
Noah reached out to Mary through their mental link, and her voice immediately echoed in his mind.
"I was about to sleep, but I'm in the habit of checking the surroundings before bed—I can only say that by sending Scáthach and Artoria back, you've given them plenty to keep busy this time."
Hearing this, Noah chuckled.
"There's no need to worry about things here. The situation in Britain has always been within my calculations. They do have work to do, but that's all."
Noah was the Will of Britain, so he was fully aware of everything happening there.
Indeed, due to the emergence of the new system and his current presence in Rome, some minor troubles had arisen—but they were truly minor.
Scáthach wouldn't be affected at all, and as for Artoria—she could handle such matters herself.
Moreover...
Noah had long anticipated everything happening in Britain now.
He had foreseen it even before he had fully unified the Twelve Kings.
So, nothing major would go wrong.
Because he had been prepared.
Hearing him say this, Mary simply hummed in acknowledgment, and Noah could sense her gradually falling asleep. He quietly added a goodnight, then closed his eyes as well, beginning to observe the situation in Britain.
Although he had a clear understanding of everything in Britain, since he now had the time, Noah didn't mind keeping a constant watch on the situation there.
After all, he wasn't skilled in political maneuvering or clever schemes.
So he had to be ready to solve problems using his most proficient methods whenever unexpected events occurred.
Even if the probability of such surprises was almost nonexistent, he would still do the same.
In Britain, a group of people had secretly gathered.
"Today, you've all heard, right? That King Arthur, because his territory keeps expanding and he intends to continue expanding, has entrusted Britain to that little girl to manage."
The one speaking at the forefront of this group was the King Londinium, known as the First Warrior of the South.
But the people before him were a group of very ordinary knights, not even among the Twelve Kings.
"I once stood up for King Rience, but King Rience didn't even have a single complaint about it. I raised similar issues with King Leodegrance, but King Leodegrance was so terrified by that King Arthur that even King Pellinore, once hailed as the strongest among us, had no intention of challenging that decision... Without a doubt, they're finished!"
King Londinium's remarks now were clearly a provocation against Noah's authority.
However, what he clearly didn't realize was that Noah wasn't at all surprised he had come to this point.
Noah had known back during the public execution that King Londinium might do something like this in the future.
But at that time, Noah had given him a chance.
He planned to wait; if King Londinium didn't bring about his own downfall, then after his successor was trained, he could find a place to enjoy his remaining years in peace.
But if he started doing foolish things before that... Noah wasn't the kind of soft-hearted person who would show mercy.
Now, it was clear that King Londinium had chosen the worst path for himself.
And he also didn't realize that, having been flagged by Noah for Morgan to keep a close watch on him from the start, he had always been under Noah's surveillance.
Even now.
"What they dare not do, I dare! She's just a little girl. If capturing her means capturing today's Camelot, then I don't think it's difficult!"
"But I also know what you're afraid of. What you fear isn't this little girl, but the King Arthur behind her, right!"
"Yet there's nothing to fear. King Arthur is still far away. As long as we kill this little girl and then announce across all of Britain that King Arthur has died in battle,
"In that case, we'll go find that White Dragon and lure it out. By then, even if others refuse to believe it, they'll have no choice but to accept it!"
"And I've already located the White Dragon's whereabouts in advance. My plan is to go ahead and lure it out—so, are you in or not?"
Upon hearing King Londinium's words, the knights below exchanged glances with one another.
In the end, these knights—specially chosen by King Londinium, each harboring their own ambitions, and who had enjoyed better treatment during the noble era—stepped forward and extended their hands to King Londinium.
They had all made their choice.
For Noah, this was the last value King Londinium held.
The Avatar of the White Dragon, located in Britain, was now ready to be activated once more.
And the hero who would repel the White Dragon was also ready to step forward.