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“My prince’s appearance in this world is not without reason,” Melly said with great pride.

“Even though he flirts with girls everywhere, is a busybody, can’t go home, doesn’t listen to advice, and always gets into a lot of trouble…” Mary’s sharp tongue made Arthur’s back turn pale.

This made Orange's eyebrows twitch. This way of speaking and tone, which was supposed to be criticizing her boyfriend, was more like showing off their affection. Didn't she see that Arthur was being talked about like this and he just had a bitter smile on his face?

For a woman like Orange, who's already an older single woman (?), this is definitely showing off!

"Although he has many flaws, he is still a competent savior," Meryl said with immense pride.

Orange turned her face away affectionately, refusing to look at Mary, who was radiating love. Although she couldn't see Mary's expression, Orange was certain that if she could, she would definitely not be able to resist launching an attack.

"As a competent Redeemer, one must never give up under any extreme circumstances, find that sliver of opportunity to save the world, and if there is no opportunity, create one."

Upon hearing this, Weber interjected, "So, is this person the hope?"

Meryl nodded. "Yes, your world was destined to be abandoned, but I brought hope."

Orange took note, and after hearing what Meryl said, she was certain that the other person really did have the ability to travel between worlds.

"But what should we do? We now know that the person named Ling used the power of the alien god to inform us that he has a way to save the world, provided that we find out where he is."

After all, when it comes to one's own world, even someone as proud as Barthezmero has to bow to reality.

"The appearance of the alien god was actually an accident. Originally, if you had just told Ling the information you had, he would have known how to save this world. However, the appearance of that alien god ruined that and caused a rift between my prince and him."

Meili spoke in a very nonchalant tone, as if the way things had turned out between Yue Zhengling and Arthur was caused by an outsider.

"Then why don't we just head straight to find the real thing? Why waste time here?" Basemelo questioned Melie.

Mei Li didn't answer. Instead, she turned around and looked at Yue Zhengling on the ground. "You've got it all wrong. Ling has always been here, and she's not here either."

Everyone except Orange was completely baffled.

"No one really knows what kind of person Ling is, right? I'm not referring to his appearance, but to his inner self."

Meili reached out and pointed to the thing wrapped around Yue Zhengling's arm.

“That weapon was forged by the lake fairy, and the material was something born from Ling’s imagination. After it was forged, no one but him could use it. And that thing has always been here. Do you know what that means now?”

Information asymmetry can often lead to huge mistakes. No one knew what that thing was all about before; they had only seen Ling use it once and never imagined it had such a background.

Now that Meryl has revealed it, everyone suddenly understands.

"So what do you mean by 'always here, yet not here'?" Orange continued to ask.

“No, now we need to confirm something, it’s my turn to ask, Miss Orange.” Mary turned around. “Miss Orange, do you think Ling still has a place that belongs solely to him?”

Chapter 131 You Are So Similar

“Of course!” Orange said decisively, looking directly at Mary.

She didn't know what Meryl meant by asking that question, but her intuition told her that she absolutely could not back down on this issue.

"Whether it's me in that world or my sister, we're both waiting for him to come back."

"Hmph~~ Is that so?" Meryl's voice was filled with suspicion. "Never mind, let him choose for himself. Let's continue to figure things out."

Barthez stepped aside, shutting down her own communication device and directly contacting Webber using the one Gray had. At the same time, she remotely issued orders to the Clock Tower staff, attempting to calm the effects of the previous world declaration.

According to the staff's report, apart from a few magicians who have gone insane, the others in the Clock Tower are only experiencing minor discomfort. Barthezmero was not surprised by this, after all, the magicians who are still alive are definitely the elite of the elite.

"Mr. El-Melloi II, do you have any good suggestions?" Barthez asked Weber after finishing some general tasks.

Waver was also processing a series of reports, his deep-set eyes gleaming with wisdom. "Let's observe the situation and then try to retrieve the Noble Phantasm that Gray was taken from us."

"We have obtained enough intelligence. Now we need to gather all our strength to conquer the Atlas Institute and resolve the world's anomalies. The Holy Lance, as the Star Anchor, is indispensable, so we must retrieve it no matter what."

From everything that had happened before, Webber had seen hope for this world. The reason he didn't mention King Arthur was because he could see that there were some problems in the relationship between King Arthur and Ling. Not to mention that there was also the great magician Merry by King Arthur's side. In terms of knowledge and wisdom, this world-renowned magician was no pushover.

It's better to rely on yourself than on others. In times like these, relying on the Clock Tower's own abilities to solve the world's problems is the right way.

"Grey, once you get the Holy Lance back, don't worry about anything else. Go back with Miss Barthemello immediately."

Weber turned his gaze to his disciple, his eyes softening unconsciously.

“I understand, teacher…” Grey, who was used to obeying orders, had no objections, but Webber could tell that she wanted to say something but hesitated.

"Don't ask too many questions about Aozaki; she has her own plans." Knowing what his disciple was worried about, Waver continued to give the order. "Also, as for King Arthur, try to win him over if you can, but if not, just make sure he's not your enemy."

“I understand, Master.” Grey nodded again, glancing absently at Arthur. She had thought she would meet the real Arthur who looked like her, but it turned out to be another King Arthur, which made her feel that fate was playing tricks on her.

While the two monarchs were assigning tasks, the clash between Orange and Merry continued.

"What exactly is your purpose in treating Lingjun like this?" Orange, with her cold personality, asked calmly.

"My intention is to win him over to our side." Meryl didn't hide anything and openly stated her plan.

Orange hadn't expected Meryl to be so direct, but after thinking about it, she realized that Meryl had been plotting since her appearance. First, she controlled Yue Zhengling's area of ​​activity, and then she exchanged information with her that neither of them knew, preparing for the next move.

Looking at the motionless Arthur and Yue Zhengling, Chengzi realized that since she already knew the two shared the same spirit origin, she had to sever this relationship if she wanted to take Yue Zhengling away.

However, this is not something that can be done just by saying so, and even if she could do it, it would only be possible if she were fully prepared.

"Is Lingjun's current state related to you?" Orange asked directly. After learning that Yue Zhengling had been possessed by an alien god, she had suspected that it was all part of Meryl's scheme. Only Arthur and Yue Zhengling knew what had happened in the bar on the first floor of the mall, but if it was all a pre-planned scheme...

"Don't imagine me as the kind of person who's always plotting and scheming! It was all an accident, and ultimately, you're the one who bears the biggest responsibility for how things turned out this way," Mary retorted unhappily, feeling wronged.

Orange turned her head away guiltily, pretending to observe Yue Zhengling. In fact, she could more or less sense the reason why Yue Zhengling had become like this, but she just didn't want to admit it.

"His current state is caused by many factors. As a magician, you have long seen that he is in a soul state. The influence of the outside world on his soul is already very strong. Even though the Metatron Cube was placed in his body to stabilize his soul form, he is still very susceptible to invasion by foreign objects."

When Merlin sent Yue Zhengling away from Avalon, she already knew what was wrong with him, but because the situation was critical and Merlin had already done some initial treatment, she sent him away directly, giving him her robe before leaving.

Don't underestimate this seemingly simple robe; it's a magical costume woven from the highest-grade magic silk. Wearing it is like putting on armor. Although it can't compare to the physical body, it can still protect against many adverse effects from the outside world.

Moreover, when the alien god invaded Yue Zhengling's soul, he was not immediately affected. Besides the Metatron Cube's contribution, this robe also played a significant role.

Unfortunately, because of the bet between Yue Zhengling and Arthur, Yue Zhengling took off the robe and then discovered that Chengzi had lied to her. Her mind was momentarily out of control, causing her soul to become unstable, which allowed You Paopao to escape.

Although they didn't know what happened afterward, it seemed that Yue Zhengling had something happen with Him, and as a result, she was able to use His power to issue a world announcement. However, the purpose of this announcement was something they couldn't possibly know.

Mary told Orange about the entire appeal process and her speculations, then said, "I've told you everything I know. So, shall we join forces?"

"What does 'joining forces' mean?" After obtaining this information, Orange finally understood why Yue Zhengling had become like this, but she felt it wasn't enough. The question about "home" that Meili had asked earlier wasn't that simple.

“What do you mean by joining forces?” Mei Li pointed to Yue Zhengling, who was still lying on the ground. “I think someone as smart as you should be able to figure out what this Ling, who calls himself ‘Phantom,’ is all about.”

After considering it for a moment, Chengzi nodded. "I can see what this Lingjun is, but what exactly do you mean by joining forces? What do you want me to do?"

"I don't expect you to do much, just tell him what you know about his world. Leave the rest to Arthur."

"Merry said in a very confident tone."

"You guys are really good at scheming." Orange exhaled a smoke ring unhappily.

"No, don't misunderstand. I was the one who carried out all the scheming. My prince cares about Ling very much. He once warned me not to interfere with Ling or his own decisions."

With a very troubled tone, Melly complained to Orange, "That's why men are always fixated on some inexplicable things, and sometimes they act like children, doing whatever they want. If you had followed my advice before, things would never have gotten to this point."

Orange sensed the grievance in those words, but couldn't understand why there was such grievance.

At this moment, Arthur finally made a further move. He walked up to Yue Zhengling, squatted down, and looked at him without saying a word.

Meanwhile, Yue Zhengling recovered from her immense pain and looked at him with eyes full of hatred and incomprehension.

That familiar gaze made Arthur momentarily dazed, and then a certain resolve became even stronger.

"Ling, I'm asking you, what exactly do you want?" Arthur's expression was calm as he faced Yue Zhengling, showing no sign that he was the one who had just given him a severe beating.

Curled up on the ground, Yue Zhengling wriggled and moved back about half a meter. "Asking me is useless. I'm not the original body. You should ask him for this kind of question."

Arthur didn't move, his gaze following him. "Stop lying, you are the real Ling now."

"No, I am just a phantom."

“Merry’s magic is illusion. She deceived the world and made me and you connect. Now we use the same spirit origin. Therefore, I am the only one in this world who can touch your [illusion]. But it is precisely because of this that I can be sure that you are the [real] you.”

"I don't know what you're talking about." Le Zhengling crawled back a short distance, less than three meters away, which seemed to give him a sense of security, so he didn't continue to retreat.

"Even if you kill this version of me, it won't affect my original self in any way. So if you think you can threaten me into returning the things to you, that's just wishful thinking."

"I don't care about any of those things!!" Arthur angrily punched the ground. "That's not what I want to know!! I want to know what you really want!!!"

Everyone stared at Arthur, who had suddenly become agitated. He looked like an ordinary person who had lost everything; his once brilliant blond hair seemed to have lost all its luster, and his face appeared very haggard.

"Are you sick?" Yue Zhengling felt that the two of them were not on the same wavelength at all. The other party's self-talking attitude made him feel extremely uncomfortable and disgusted.

"No, I think you're all sick," Orange said casually, putting her glasses back on.

Le Zhengling had no intention of paying attention to the current situation. If he hadn't been bound here by Arthur's spirit origin, he would have disappeared long ago.

Although his connection with his original body continues, he cannot return. Moreover, the other side has fallen into a deep sleep to protect his mind and has reached a consensus with Youpaopao. Now, as long as the agreed time passes, his original body will be able to obtain the long-sought-after [peace].

“Ling, do you know why Arthur has always cared so much about you?” Meryl walked back to Arthur and hugged him.

"Whether he cares or not is none of my business. I've already said I'm not the original body." Yue Zhengling reiterated her identity for the fifth time. "Can't you guys understand human language?!"

“No, Lingjun, you are the real you now. You have shed everything that was brought into your soul and recovered from the effects of not having a body. Your current state is exactly the same as when you were alive. Do you understand what I mean?” Aozaki Touko walked to Yue Zhengling’s side and reached out to stroke his face.

Le Zhengling felt the warm touch of Chengzi's palm and stared in shock.

"Why is it that even you can run into me?" Yue Zhengling keenly realized that there was a big problem with him.

"That's because my foolish prince has permanently removed a part of your spirit core, making you an independent individual." Merry said these very words in a very calm tone.

Upon hearing this answer, Yue Zhengling gasped. He was not someone who knew nothing about the so-called Spirit Origin; on the contrary, he was very clear about how important the Spirit Origin was to Heroic Spirits. The Doctor destroyed his own Spirit Origin, thus being removed from the Throne of Heroes, which transcends the concepts of time and space, and severely injured Goetia.

If, as Meryl says, Arthur did something tantamount to self-harm, then it must have had an irreversible impact on him. This impact extends beyond just the two of them; it even goes back to fundamental concepts.

Completely baffled by Arthur's thoughts, Yue Zhengling stared at him in fear. This incomprehensible behavior could no longer be described as well-intentioned.

"What exactly is your purpose?" Fear stems from the unknown, and Le Zhengling is now trapped in the completely incomprehensible unknown. A great fear fills his heart, making him feel cold all over.

"That's enough, Meryl." Actually, Meryl was hugging Arthur just now to repair the gap in his spirit foundation. Arthur's emotional breakdown just now was also caused by the lack of a spirit foundation, but the trigger was something else. That was, Arthur saw another person in Yue Zhengling.

Arthur stood up again, savoring the regret buried deep in his heart, before looking at Yue Zhengling.

"Ling, you've never understood why I'm so insistent on putting you on the right path, have you?"

Still in shock, Le Zhengling didn't realize that Chengzi had helped him up and was holding him in her arms again. Hearing someone call his name, he reflexively asked, "Huh?"

A little embarrassed by his expression and answer, Arthur smiled wryly, feeling a bit lighter from the heavy emotions in his heart. "You are very similar to someone else. You both live in your own world, close your hearts off, are both helplessly chased by something, and even ultimately lose your lives."

At this point, Arthur paused, his expression turning pained. "From the first moment I saw you, I knew I could never let you go."

"Just like the person I mentioned who is very similar to you, even if you don't want to do anything and just want to stay quietly in your own world, one day, cruel reality... or rather, cruel fate will force you to move forward."

“I’ve already made a mistake once before, so I absolutely cannot make the same mistake again this time. Back then, I didn’t realize what kind of person my father really was because I didn’t acknowledge him as my child, which led to my failure to raise him properly. After all, he should be my other half in the first place.”

"And this time, I've met someone so similar to him, I absolutely cannot let you end up like him."

Chapter 132 Living Only in One's Own World

After hearing Arthur's explanation, Yue Zhengling took a deep breath, his pupils reflecting Arthur's bitter expression.

“It’s a good thing that you want to make amends for your mistakes, but I don’t think I have a responsibility to cooperate with you.”

Le Zhengling's tone was filled with helplessness. "And I don't believe I'll become like Mordred. Although I don't know what happened on your side, according to legend, his rebellion was actually to bring the legend of the Round Table to a formal close."

"Whether it was Morgan's encouragement or the coercion of the national crisis, it was all due to the circumstances. I don't think I will have the same ending as him."

Le Zhengling now feels that Arthur's actions are completely illogical, and that seeing his fate is utterly absurd!

"Do you think I'm immoral?" Arthur seemed to see through the meaning in Yue Zhengling's eyes, and he stared intently into Yue Zhengling's eyes with a worldly-wise gaze.

"The world at that time was just like me, so unreasonable to us Britons. In the end, it forced Lord Mordred down the path of rebellion step by step." Arthur stretched out his hands and clenched them together. "In the end, I used these hands to finally send him away, who had no choice in the matter."

"Listen, this is my warning as someone who's been there. Don't think that you can escape everything by being alone. That will only make you more isolated and helpless, and when you encounter problems again, you won't even have anyone to ask for help."

“My current behavior is the best example. What will you do if you encounter someone even more unreasonable than me in the future? Running away won’t solve anything. You can run away for a while, but you can’t run away forever.”

In these words, Yue Zhengling could feel Arthur's sincerity. He himself knew that the belief he followed had flaws. As an Easterner, he fully understood that the idea of ​​"I will not offend others unless they offend me" was just an ideal.

As long as one exists in this world, one will be connected with everything in the world. It is not impossible for disaster to strike from the sky while one is sitting at home.

"..." At this moment, Yue Zhengling's heart wavered.

Taking this opportunity, Mary nodded to Orange, signaling her to say something.

“Lingjun, I apologize to you for what happened before.” Chengzi hugged Yue Zhengling tightly. “I didn’t lie to you on purpose. I just wanted to keep it a secret for a while. I had considered taking you back to Japan with me and then telling you the truth in front of Qingzi, but now it seems that was just wishful thinking.”

"...Why did you only tell me the truth in front of Qingzi?" Yue Zhengling trembled like a startled rabbit.

"Because I want to know if, after Aoko comes into contact with you, she will receive memories of another world, just like I did. If so, then I have the confidence to let you accept this world and live in it."