"Ryu, although none of us mind your feelings, suddenly gathering so many sisters together is a bit surprising."
Looking at the castle filled with girls, Morgan spoke up.
"Mmm... I just thought crossing worlds and sustaining them was too dangerous, and I didn't really want you all involved."
"And honestly, this all started because of you, Morgan. If it weren't for you, Vivian, and the others planning to sacrifice yourselves to prolong the Age of Gods back then, I wouldn't have hidden so many things later."
"I was afraid of a situation like yours happening again."
Back in Camelot, his first simulation world, Ryuya encountered Morgan, Artoria, Merlin, and Vivian hiding their plan to prolong the Age of Gods from him.
If he hadn't discovered it in time, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Since then, Ryuya grew accustomed to bearing everything alone. As the King, he shouldered the world, concealing much information from his lovers.
He sighed, holding Morgan's hand, and looked at everyone present, "As a King, I consider myself somewhat qualified. But as a lover..."
"As family." This was directed at Haruno.
"As an older brother." This was for Yukino and Souji.
"And as a friend." This was for Kaguya.
"...I am inadequate."
Though he was smiling, the sincerity emanating from Ryuya silenced everyone.
"However…"
Pausing, Ryuya revealed an expression of utmost confidence, that of the King everyone present had seen and followed.
"However, now I am confident I can handle everything. You just need to trust me, help me, and accompany me as you did before."
Silence.
The underlying anger ultimately stemmed from the depth of their love. After waiting for Ryuya for so many years, learning he had lovers in other worlds naturally caused some discomfort.
But with Ryuya's heartfelt confession, though his words were few, the emotions and his past actions made everyone understand he was speaking the truth.
He seriously regarded them all as his family.
And for Camelot, Uruk, Rashomon... he had taken concrete action. He was absolutely not the kind of scoundrel who just spouts empty words.
Remembering what Ryuya had done for them, the girls felt their anger was somewhat misplaced.
After all, the man they loved was a King, one who could encompass and change the world. Normal monogamous norms held no meaning for them, and this was decided the moment they chose and fell in love with Ryuya.
"You fool, this king has never blamed you."
The first to speak was Gilgamesh, who had been sulking all along, finally unable to maintain her composure.
Staring intently at Ryuya, the oldest King declared, "Ryuya, you scoundrel, you are the only lover this king has ever acknowledged and loved from beginning to end. No matter what happens, this king never considered giving up on you."
Her face slightly flushed, the confessing Gil-chan looked adorable in her shyness.
Though she stubbornly claimed not to be angry, everyone knew she was actually the most upset.
"Gil, you have always been someone I love, always the same."
Remembering how Gilgamesh, in a past simulation, even used the name 'Cecilia' and fabricated having a younger sister just to follow him, Ryuya found it both amusing and deeply touching.
While speaking, he squeezed Morgan's hand. In truth, he was most grateful to this witch who had been with him from the very beginning.
He also realized Morgan, sensing the tense atmosphere, had deliberately made those seemingly jealous remarks to help everyone form a preliminary impression and avoid excessive unpleasantness over his relationships.
As for the remaining issues, time could smooth everything over.
Morgan believed that with a certain someone's... capabilities, after a few nights, they would all be united in a single front!
After all, the difference in combat power was too great. The land would be thoroughly plowed!
"Hmph."
Snorting at Ryuya's personal confession, Female Gil wasn't finished. She looked at the others and stated bluntly, "That being said, this king only acknowledges Ryu and the companions from Uruk. As for the rest of you, at least show this king your magnanimity!"
Always the proud Gil-chan, Gilgamesh wouldn't acknowledge the others' status so easily. Gaining her approval was clearly a troublesome matter.
"King? King of Heroes, your words are too biased."
In the silent atmosphere, few could match a King, but Artoria was clearly one of them.
Nurtured by Ryuya, Camelot's King Arthur shed the indecisiveness of Fate/Zero, the ruthless decisiveness of Garden of Avalon, and the despair-inducing divinity of the Camelot Singularity.
Gathering the best aspects of various parallel worlds onto herself, after Ryuya left, Camelot prospered for centuries under Artoria's rule.
The miracle named King Arthur was shining. Perhaps when Ryuya was present, she smoothed all her edges, but underestimating Artoria would teach one the meaning of 'carelessness leads to loss'.
Her golden ahoge twitched. Artoria stood up, her impressive bosom trembling slightly.
"King of Heroes, if we speak of power as a King, then I believe few ladies present can match you."
"But if we speak of love for Sensei, I believe no one here is inferior to you. After all, the fact that we can all sit here together now signifies that Sensei absolutely trusts and deeply loves every one of us."
Her emerald eyes swept over the other girls, especially Irisviel, the Yukinoshita Sisters, and Kaguya… those who clearly lacked combat power. That was just Artoria's nature.
Treating everyone equally, then judging their character through interaction… that was the true King.
"Oh? Your name... is King Arthur, correct?"
Raising an eyebrow, Gilgamesh crossed her legs, looking as if she'd heard a joke.
"Good, very good. Since you say so, I assume the others present share the same sentiment?"
"In that case, sooner or later, we'll have to settle this with our skills. Rather than hiding and dodging, let's have a decisive battle and get it over with."
Getting carried away, Female Gil stood up directly.
Her crimson eyes and kingly aura filled the castle hall as she declared unceremoniously, "Strength determines everything! This king will sleep with Ryu tonight! If any of you wish to contest this position, come at me now!"
Declaring the start of war cleanly, regardless of her tsundere words and actions, Gilgamesh genuinely hadn't seen Ryuya for many, many years.
Desperately wanting to spend the night with Ryuya to express her longing, she declared: 'Tonight's turn to serve is mine, no exceptions!'