"Mana transfer? This... this is a bit inappropriate, isn't it?"
Hearing Britomart's words, Cang Ye was startled.
Wait, are you people from the Fairy Kingdom all this open?
We've known each other for less than a day, and just because our identities are somewhat similar, you trust me and want to perform a mana transfer with me?
What if I, Lamorak, were a scumbag who pulls up his pants and denies everything? Wouldn't you be screwed?
After all, although the true intention of a "mana transfer" in the Type-Moon world was similar to its literal meaning—"to replenish magical energy"—the method was anything but ordinary. The most common methods Cang Ye knew of were the exchange of bodily fluids, blood-sucking, physical contact, and doing... lewd things.
And Britomart's current shy appearance, plus her pulling his hand to her chest and all...
It looked like the lewd kind, didn't it!
"Um, is it not okay? I just need to absorb some of the most basic magical energy."
Seeming to sense the doubt in Cang Ye's words, Britomart also panicked and hurriedly explained.
"I'm only asking you because I have no other choice. Normally, with the quality of magical energy in Britannia and the function of the 『Fortress of the Queen』, I wouldn't have a problem with lacking magical energy, but I didn't expect..."
At this point, Britomart's mood clearly dropped.
"I just didn't expect Britain to be caught in the tide of the decline of the Age of Gods. The current level of Mystery can no longer support my actions. If I don't find a suitable person for a mana transfer soon, then I'm afraid..."
With that, Britomart once again gripped Cang Ye's hand tightly, looking at him with a pitiful expression.
Her large eyes were moist, as if she would cry in the next second if Cang Ye didn't agree.
Seeing the fairy girl on the verge of showing a heart-wrenching expression, Cang Ye, despite his inner turmoil, finally agreed to the mana transfer.
"That's great, thank you! My companion, Lamorak!"
Looking at the smile blooming on Britomart's pretty face, Cang Ye silently apologized to Morgan in his heart.
I swear to the Lord, Lady Morgan, I am only offering myself out of pity for a beautiful thing and our shared heritage. It's definitely not because I'm fooling around! And it's definitely not because I'm lusting after her body! Amen (makes the sign of the cross).
And so, half an hour later, Cang Ye was sitting by the fire with a look of utter despair on his face.
Beside him, Britomart was contentedly hugging his arm, her head resting on his shoulder, her eyes closed in rest.
And the Divine Age magical energy in Cang Ye's body was slowly flowing into Britomart's body through their physical contact.
So, if just basic physical contact is enough to replenish magical energy, why did you have to make that expression like you were about to do something indescribable?
Or is it that your Fairy Kingdom's culture is different from that of humans?
Cang Ye wanted to speak but held back, too tired to even complain.
And at this moment, the useless system he had selectively ignored decided to stir up trouble again.
[Tsk, tsk, tsk, you're such a perv, Host.]
[If Britomart knew what you were originally thinking, in your century, she'd post you on some social media site to be publicly shamed by thousands.]
"What the hell are you barking about, you useless system!"
Hearing the system's teasing, Cang Ye, whose true thoughts had been exposed, immediately flushed red and lashed out in anger and embarrassment.
"Cut the crap and tell me the information you found on Britomart! One more peep out of you and I'll lock you in a dark room!"
As the saying goes, a young man's blush is more telling than anything.
The system also knew when to stop and began to educate Cang Ye on the historical records of the fairy girl, Britomart.
[Host, have you ever heard of "The Faerie Queene"?]
"'The Faerie Queene'?"
Hearing the system's words, Cang Ye was stunned. He searched his mind for any related memories.
After a long moment, he shook his head and replied.
"Never heard of it."
[What?]
[You don't know?]
Hearing the system's incredulous tone, Cang Ye immediately became a little annoyed.
"What do you mean by that? Is 'The Faerie Queene' very famous?"
[Well, not really. Compared to the mythological collection "Le Morte d'Arthur," which is of a similar genre, "The Faerie Queene," which rode on the former's popularity, and its characters are indeed not particularly well-known.]
[But Host, aren't you a supervisor from the Eighth Faction of the Holy Church? As a referee of the Holy Grail War, shouldn't you be familiar with the historical myths and legends of various parts of the world?]
"I don't read them."
This time, Cang Ye's answer was very direct, but it was this attitude, completely devoid of shame, that directly silenced the system.
[...Then what do you usually do?]
"Hunt heretics, and then go to Sub-Category Holy Grail Wars to beat up arrogant Servants and their Masters."
System: ...Incredible.
At this moment, Cang Ye also sensed something from the system's attitude. He thought for a moment and asked tentatively.
"System, you're not going to tell me that Britomart is a character from that story 'The Faerie Queene', which was written to ride on the popularity of King Arthur, are you?"
[To be precise, it's an epic poem.]
["The Faerie Queene" is an epic poem written by a poet named Spenser during the Renaissance, following the popular allegorical romance style of the time. It mainly tells the story of the Faerie Queene, Gloriana, sending out 12 knights to travel the world, with each knight representing a virtue.]
"Why does that sound so much like the story of King Arthur sending his Knights of the Round Table to search for the Holy Grail?"
[That's right. "The Faerie Queene" was inspired by it.]
[And Britomart is the protagonist knight of the third book, the maiden knight who represents chastity and pure love.]
"But, how is that possible?"
Listening to the system's words, Cang Ye turned his head to look at the beautiful fairy girl leaning on his shoulder, already fast asleep, his eyes full of doubt.
"The main body of the Type-Moon Britain world is 'Le Morte d'Arthur', right? So why would Britomart, a character from a derivative fan story, appear in this Britain?"
[It's not impossible, Host.]
[The story of King Arthur was originally provided a creative platform and background by Geoffrey of Monmouth. After being described and perfected by countless people in later generations, it finally formed "Le Morte d'Arthur" and became true history in the idealistic, fantasy world of Type-Moon.]
[Since the original can do it, why can't "The Faerie Queene," which is the most outstanding of the derivative works and was highly praised in Europe during the Renaissance for expressing humanistic and moral ideas?]
[It's just that due to the force of correction, many of its stories were modified, which is how we ended up with the current situation.]
[Just like the Britomart you see now, she is not the chaste female knight from "The Faerie Queene," but the daughter who inherited her name and fairy blood, Britomart II.]
"So you're saying my current instance is still 'Le Morte d'Arthur', right?"
Cang Ye stroked his chin and said to the system.
[Yes, Host. The story of "The Faerie Queene" is long over. You can rest assured. This incident was entirely caused by Merlin and is a low-probability event.]
"But, will I encounter this kind of thing again later?"
As if thinking of something unpleasant, Cang Ye felt a toothache coming on.
You have to know that King Arthur, as an excellent writing material in both the Middle Ages and the 21st century, has countless derivative works.
Among them, there are even... philosophical versions.
Cang Ye really didn't want to be playing through a Britain instance and then one day get turned into a... different kind of story.
The thought alone was chilling!
Cang Ye suddenly missed the gentle embrace of Morgan.
[Well, I thought about it, and I think the Host should still be careful. After all, this is the Type-Moon world. You never know what you'll encounter next.]
Cang Ye: ...
Damn it. The Moonlit World is doomed.
With such a flimsy world foundation and worldview, who else would the Alien God target but you?
[Relax, Host. At least meeting Britomart this time isn't necessarily a bad thing.]
"Hmm?"
Cang Ye raised an eyebrow, hearing the hidden meaning in the system's words.
[Look at Britomart. This girl is so innocent, and she carries a treasure like the 『Fortress of the Queen - Oceanic Shell Armor』. And from what I know, she also has a magic spear that matches the armor. Aren't you tempted, Host?]
[And she's a great beauty whose looks are on par with Morgan's. Really no thoughts, Host?~]
The system's tone was cunning, like it was fanning the flames, wishing for chaos.
Magic armor and a magic spear...
Cang Ye subconsciously looked at the sleeping Britomart.
This girl was currently sleeping soundly. He didn't know why she trusted him so much after knowing him for less than a day.
Cang Ye was very conflicted at this moment.
There were two little figures fighting in his heart. One was saying, Go for it! This is a beautiful girl who pilots a Gundam! No man can refuse a combination of a Gundam and a beautiful girl.
And the other little figure was sneering, Go on, go for it. Let's see if Morgan will castrate you when she finds out.
At this thought, Cang Ye immediately wilted.
In the end, he was still on the path of being henpecked.
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