Tohsaka Aoi frowned deeply and asked, "What exactly happened to Kariya? Why did I see him... killing Tokiomi with my own eyes?"
Lucas replied calmly, "That was Kotomine Kirei's doing. He framed Kariya to gain twisted pleasure from your misery. Honestly, Kariya Matou cared for you far more than you realize. After both he and Tohsaka Tokiomi ended up on my domain, he learned about your situation. And I can tell you—he was more concerned about your well-being than Tohsaka Tokiomi ever was."
Tohsaka Aoi's expression stiffened as her lips trembled slightly. "Is... that so?" she murmured, her voice filled with disbelief and uncertainty.
Lucas gave a faint smile. "Deep down, you already know the answer. You were never Tohsaka Tokiomi's priority. His ideals always came before you. But for Kariya? Your happiness meant everything to him."
Aoi's eyes grew misty, and she spoke softly, her voice heavy with sadness, "...Is that... really true?"
Lucas nodded firmly. "Absolutely. He didn't just care about you—he cared for your daughters too. He loved you so deeply that he extended that love to Rin and Sakura. When he saw Sakura suffering in the Matou household, he sacrificed his life to enter the Holy Grail War. His only goal was to save her from that nightmare."
Aoi's lips parted in shock, her voice barely a whisper, "...How could this be...?"
Lucas sighed, shaking his head. "Well... what can I say? Some people call that kind of devotion romantic. I call it... peak simping."
Aoi's face froze, the sadness momentarily replaced by confusion and disbelief. "...Simping?"
Lucas smirked playfully. "Yep. A certified Grade-A simp. And here's the kicker—the Servant he summoned in the Holy Grail War... was none other than Lancelot! The same Lancelot who had an affair with his King's wife. It's kind of poetic, don't you think? Kariya, the man obsessed with another man's wife... ends up partnered with the knight who betrayed his king with the queen. Their... compatibility is off the charts."
Aoi was left speechless. "..."
In the Chat Group:
After Lucas explained Kariya Matou's sacrifice, the chat group buzzed with emotion. Whitebeard and several others praised Kariya's devotion, condemning Tohsaka Tokiomi for his cold-hearted neglect of his own family.
But the moment Lucas uttered, "Peak simping is truly powerful," the group's atmosphere shifted into something... strange.
When Lucas followed up by pointing out the ironic pairing of Kariya Matou and Lancelot—the man known for betraying his king—the chat group fell into an eerie silence.
The pause was long and heavy.
Finally, it was Golden Lion Shiki who broke the silence, his laughter booming across the group.
Golden Lion Shiki: "Shihahaha! Well, damn! Kariya's got... interesting taste, I'll give him that! But forget him—Lancelot! What's your deal, huh? I thought you were some 'noble knight'! Didn't expect you to be the king of homewreckers!"
Whitebeard: "True enough! When you showed up and told us not to let the group leader into your world, I thought you were some righteous, honorable knight. Turns out... you've got quite the shady backstory. Just goes to show... you can't judge a man by his words alone!"
Uchiha Madara: "Tch. What's with all this 'righteous knight' nonsense? Since when is blocking the group leader from entering your world a sign of goodness? If I recall correctly, I was the only one in the Ninja World who welcomed the group leader. And guess what? Not many 'good guys' came from that decision either."
Howard Stark: "Lancelot, huh? Oh, now I remember you. Knight of the Round Table, right? Known as the 'Knight of the Lake' and hailed as the 'Strongest Knight of the Round Table.'"
Gold Thief Woonan: "Wait... so he's the one who—"
Howard Stark: "Yep. He's the one who had... relations with King Arthur's queen. That little scandal? Yeah... it kinda ended King Arthur's kingdom. No biggie."
The chat fell silent again.
Lancelot: "…"
After a long pause, Lancelot finally spoke, his voice heavy with shame.
Lancelot: "You're... not wrong. I am... a sinner. I have long since forfeited the honor of a Knight of the Round Table. My greatest wish has always been to fall by my king's hand and receive the punishment I deserve."
Lucas: "Well, if that's your wish, then congratulations. It already happened. In the last Holy Grail War, you were killed by King Arthur. Of course... you were in a berserk state, so I doubt you remember it clearly."
Lancelot: "Though those memories are hazy due to my madness... the moment I faced my king... I felt it. And now, thanks to you, Group Leader, I know it was real, not some delusion."
[The Mutant Black King -> Sebastian Shaw]
Sebastian Shaw: "Hah... Interesting. Very interesting. So tell me, Lancelot—why did you... get yourself tangled up with King Arthur's queen? I've heard you were called the 'Flower of Knights.' So what, you couldn't keep your hands off the king's woman?"
Lancelot: "Do not twist the story. I must make it clear—I never betrayed my king with physical treachery. What existed between the queen and me... was spiritual. I admit my crime of loving her, but it was a love of the soul, not of the body. I accept my sin, but you will not slander the queen."
Howard Stark: "Spiritual love? Pfft—Hahaha! Are you seriously expecting us to buy that? A platonic affair? C'mon, man! Really?"
Whitebeard: "What's so hard to believe? Love doesn't have to be physical. Even spiritual bonds can tear kingdoms apart."
Howard Stark: "Wait... Seriously? You're saying you believe this whole 'spiritual love' angle?"
Whitebeard: "Why not? Every world has its... quirks. Maybe in his world, they are all about that 'pure-heart, no-body' kind of nonsense."
Sebastian Shaw: "Heh... Howard Stark, isn't platonic love a bit rich coming from you? If you're from my world, I know exactly who you are—you were once playboy. The last man who'd buy into this 'spiritual' crap."
Howard Stark: "Exactly! That's why I don't believe it! But... you're making a mistake, Shaw. You can't use our world's logic to judge every other world."
Sebastian Shaw: "Oh? And why not?"
Howard Stark: "Simple. Look at the Pirate World—men there chase power, fame, freedom. For many, wealth or adventure matters more than women. That's... alien to guys like us, right? But for them—it's just how the world works.
Look at the Ninja World—kids go to war at three years old and start falling in love by five or six. I mean, come on! In our world, a five-year-old barely knows how to tie their shoes, let alone understand romance."
Sebastian Shaw: "...You make a fair point. Every world... has its own rules. I suppose it's my ignorance to impose my logic on theirs."
Sebastian Shaw: "Hey, Group Leader... is this world... really obsessed with... 'spiritual love'?"
Senju Tobirama: "Or... is it possible that Kariya Matou's 'love' was... purely one-sided?"
Kariya Matou: "...…"
Lucas: "No... it's not that the world is obsessed with 'spiritual love.' Lancelot and the queen's... spiritual connection... is more of an exception than the rule. And honestly... I think it has less to do with 'pure hearts'... And more to do with...King Arthur."
Golden Lion Shiki: "Hah! Let me guess—he kept it 'spiritual' because he was scared of pissing off the big boss. Probably knew if he crossed the line, he'd get his head lopped off. He should've learned from Teach—backstab your captain the right way, and you win everything."
Whitebeard: "Tch. Get lost, you damn fool."
Lucas: "Actually... The reason... is simple— King Arthur... is a girl."
The chat group... exploded.
Howard Stark: "...Wait... WHAT?!?"
Sebastian Shaw:"Are you kidding me? King Arthur... is a girl?"
Howard Stark: "A female King Arthur? Hah! That's not something you hear every day!"
Lucas: "No joke. In this world, King Arthur is indeed a young girl. And because she drew the Sword in the Stone, her body stopped aging. She'll remain forever fifteen years old."
Howard Stark: "Hehehe~ A fifteen-year-old girl who never grows up? Now it all makes sense…"
Sebastian Shaw: "Typical. Men are always single-minded—forever chasing youth and beauty. I guess even King Arthur couldn't escape...."
Lancelot: . "Shut your mouths! You will not slander my king!"
Howard Stark: "Oh, come on, Lancelot! Be honest with yourself. Are you telling me... you never had any thoughts about King Arthur?"
Lancelot fell silent. How could he deny it? He had thought about it. It wasn't just him—the entire Round Table was enchanted by her grace, her purity, and her unwavering resolve. But precisely because they all felt the same way, none dared to express their feelings openly. It was a silent rule among the knights—an unspoken pact born from their mutual admiration and their fear of losing their place by her side.
Moreover, King Arthur had always presented herself as a man to the world. None of them wanted to risk shattering that image—or tarnishing her dignity—with their personal desires. So, they chose to bury their feelings and serve her in silence.
But none of that could be said aloud—especially not in front of these fools.
Lancelot: "Arthur is the greatest king the world has ever known. Her charisma and leadership are unmatched. She conquered our hearts—not with beauty, but with her spirit. Every knight of the Round Table... serves her out of faith."
Lucas: "@Lancelot, are you sure you're not interested in 'dumb King'? Because if you're not... then I might just make my move."
Lancelot: "No, I am not, I am the King sword"
Howard Stark: "Wait—Dumb King? What's that supposed to mean?"
Lucas: "It's a nickname Lancelot used to refer to King Arthur, Even if he said all of that, his real thought that King Arthur is naïve and stubborn, and he resent her for Camelot downfall."
[*Tl: I change the story, it mention that Lancelot have feeling for Artoria, but after researching the Dumb king referring not to a cute nickname but Lancelot resentment]
Sebastian Shaw: "Naïve and stubborn….Hah! Now you've got me curious. If possible, I'd like to meet this... 'Dumb King' myself."
Senju Tobirama:"Group Leader... you can't be serious, can you? You just said you were interested in my granddaughter, and now you're chasing after this King Arthur? Scumbag behavior."
Outside World:
Aoi Tohsaka, still struggling to process everything, suddenly gasped as another realization struck her. "If... what you're saying is true, then... Rin and Sakura—are they in danger?"
Lucas raised a reassuring hand. "Calm down. They're perfectly safe—and they'll stay safe. Because I'm about to eliminate the source of that danger... immediately."
Aoi's worry did not fade entirely, but she nodded, determination flashing in her eyes. "It's almost time for school to finish. I'm going to pick them up!"
Lucas, his voice firm but casual, replied, "Go ahead. Bring Sakura home. Leave the Matou family... to me."
Matou Family Residence:
The Matou estate, a sprawling, luxurious mansion, stood as a testament to the family's long legacy as magus. Though weaker than the Tohsaka family in influence, the Matou family's magic and wealth were still formidable. The property radiated an ominous aura—a nest of corruption and cruelty.
Lucas stood before the mansion, his expression cold and merciless. Without preamble, he raised his hand.
"Six Red Yang Formation!"
Instantly, a massive dome of crimson chakra erupted from the ground, engulfing the entire Matou estate. The vibrant red barrier pulsed with raw power, shimmering with lethal energy. The formation sealed not only the mansion's perimeter but also extended above and below, cutting off every conceivable escape route.
This was no ordinary barrier—it was absolute.
In the Chat Group:
Senju Hashirama:"That's... the Six Red Yang Formation?! But... how? It takes four Kage-level shinobi combined to perform the Four Red Yang Formation! You're telling me... you just cast the Six version... alone?!"
His voice was filled with disbelief, and beneath it—awe.
Senju Tobirama: "That's... beyond monstrous. Group Leader... if you entered the Pirate World now... could you crush their strongest Admirals?"
Lucas: "Easily."
Doflamingo:"Fufufuufu….Then you're confident you can topple the World Government right now?"
Lucas: "Without a doubt. But... I have other priorities first. The Pirate World's affairs... can wait."
Golden Lion Shiki: "Shihahaha! Fine, fine! We'll wait! But tell me... after you topple the World Government—then what?"
Lucas: "Then... I replace it. I don't just want to destroy the World Government— I want to rule what's left. To achieve that... I need managers, generals, and armies. I'm preparing for that now. And soon... My empire... will rise."
The chat group fell into a tense silence. They could all feel it—the weight of his ambition. Lucas was no mere conqueror...
He was aiming to become a sovereign.
Uchiha Shisui: "I see why the Group Leader sealed off the estate. It's... crawling with worms."
Pirate King Roger: "Yeah... I can hear them. Layers upon layers of those filthy things. Is that... what you're here to wipe out?"
Uchiha Madara: "Just... worms? What's with all the theatrics? If it's just a nest of insects, a simple fire jutsu should incinerate them instantly."
Lucas: "These aren't ordinary worms. They're the lifeblood of the Matou family's magecraft. To cleanse this place, I have to burn them all—root and stem.
But... this isn't just pest control. The barrier isn't for the worms.
It's to trap... Him."
Lucas continued, "The head of the Matou family... Zouken Matou... He's... not so different from Orochimaru."
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