This wasn't a matter of cowardice.
This was about not courting death.
If Lot dared to say the words "acknowledge as your father," he could swear that no matter how much lusine currently approved of him, she would imdiately resort to her sword to teach him a harsh lesson.
Who among the six clans of Fairy Britain dares to act like an elder in front of !?
Never mind that Lot currently wielded Joyeuse and the Kavacha and Kundala. If he were to fight lusine in earnest, the outco would be nothing but defeat there was no second possibility.
Best to behave and focus on coaxing her to our side first.
With that thought in mind, Lot and Morgan put on an act, pretending to admire the sunset with lusine until it completely vanished. Then Morgan spoke:
"Alright, let's continue searching for that Earth Clan fairy."
"Mm."
Everyone nodded.
Treading along the muddy path, the group arrived at a wooden house. As they reached the entrance, the fairy Leah introduced it to Lot:
"This is the most renowned Master Kaa in our village. Let tell you, Master Kaa trained under the Earth Clan's chieftain himself. Though his skills might be slightly inferior to the chieftain's, the gap isn't large at all."
Hearing Leah's words, Lot and Morgan's eyebrows shot up in delight, their expressions lighting up like Brezhnev spotting a new dal or Genghis Khan stumbling upon Aragaki Yui.
Perfect. Originally, we just wanted to find an ordinary Earth Clan fairy and then figure out a way to contact their chieftain. But now, we've hit the jackpot straight to the upper echelons!
This'll make things much easier.
As the two of them pondered this, a gruff voice bood from inside the house:
"What do you an 'slightly inferior'?! My skills are every bit as good as his! Let see which clueless little fairy dares slander like this! I'll teach them a lesson with my hamr "
Lot and Morgan watched as a dwarf-like fairy, resembling a burly uncle, stord out with a massive hamr in hand, looking ready to smash soone.
However, the mont he stepped outside and saw lusine standing at the front, his imposing aura instantly deflated.
Though he wasn't from the Wind Clan, lusine's reputation was well-known among all fairies and not as a notorious figure like Baobhan Sith, but as a symbol of overwhelming strength.
The fairy nad Kaa knew full well that he stood no chance against her.
We Earth Clan fairies may be bold, but we're not stupid. Sothing this obviously suicidal? Absolutely not.
Better to just ask what they're here for and play it safe.
"...So, what brings you here?" he grumbled, his tone subdued.
Seeing his reaction, Lot and Morgan found it utterly comical.
The contrast was especially hilarious Kaa was built like a barrel, his arms thicker than lusine's waist. The hamr he carried, used for forging, had to weigh at least a hundred pounds. Swinging it around would've been an intimidating sight.
And yet, he was cowed by lusine's re presence.
Not wanting to push his fear further, Lot and Morgan adopted gentle tones.
"Don't worry, we're just here to commission a house. Ideally, we'd like it completed today so we can move in."
Building an entire house in a single day sounded absurd, but for fairies, it wasn't entirely impossible.
"Then why did you bring Lady lusine along?" Kaa asked, glancing nervously at her.
I'll do my best work, I swear! Just… please don't keep her here. My heart can't take it.
"I'll be staying there too," lusine stated matter-of-factly.
"WHAT?!"
The mont those words left her mouth, Kaa's defiance evaporated.
"Wait here! I'll get it done right away!"
Originally, he had planned to assert his status and skill by making these unfamiliar fairies wait. But now?
lusine is moving in?!
This isn't just so small request this is an ergency!
Priorities shifted. Work starts NOW.
"Give two or three hours! I'll have a house ready! In the anti, rest inside my place. You little fairy go fetch so juice for our guests!"
Kaa scrambled into action, barking orders at Leah before hurrying off.
Watching his frantic response, Lot and the others couldn't help but chuckle.
"Seems we're benefiting from your reputation," Morgan remarked to lusine.
"It's nothing," lusine replied casually.
"Let's head inside and rest for now," Lot suggested.
"I'll go get that juice for you," Leah said, stepping back.
She could tell lusine and the others had matters to discuss. Best not to intrude.
"Mm."
No one objected.
Once Leah left, lusine turned to Lot.
"I get the feeling… you two aren't ordinary fairies."
"Why do you say that?" Morgan countered.
"If not fairies, then what do you think we are?"
"I can't tell. Truly, I can't."
lusine shook her head.
Good. If even you can't see through us, then rlin wouldn't stand a chance either.
Lot and Morgan shared the sa thought.
With Lot's abilities, they could avoid most forms of detection.
Morgan pressed further. "So, what do you plan to do about it?"
"Nothing."
lusine's answer was blunt.
"I can sense no malice from you."
This wasn't deduction just pure instinct.
"Exactly! We an you no harm whatsoever!"
Morgan wholeheartedly agreed.
Everything we do is for your sake.
Look at you living in Fairy Britain with nothing, wearing that short dress even as winter approaches. It barely keeps you warm, let alone decent!
Co to Calot, and you'll have everything. I'll dress you in new outfits every day if you want. Unlike my daughter, whose clothes take twice the fabric…
"Sohow, I feel like you're thinking sothing rude about ," lusine said flatly.
"Absolutely not!"
Morgan quickly schooled her expression, realizing she'd been too transparent.
"Hmm."
lusine didn't press further.
At this point, Lot spoke up.
"By the way, why are you here? Did you co to join the front lines against Calot's forces?"
lusine's strength was no joke. If she entered the battlefield especially if she clashed with Artoria on the flank the latter would be in serious danger. Without Avalon, Artoria's chances of victory were slim.
"No. I'm not participating in the war for now," lusine replied.
"I need to speak with Queen Morgan of Calot about sothing."
"You want to speak with Morgan?!"
Morgan perked up instantly.
What could you possibly want with ?!
Don't tell you're here to assassinate too!
First Baobhan Sith, and now you, the Fairy Knight Lancelot?
"No, not like that," lusine corrected.
"Then what is it?"
Even if lusine hadn't recognized her yet, there was still that Morgan in Fairy Britain. If this involved sothing troubleso, it could spell complications.
"I need to ask her a question."
lusine studied Morgan.
"What question?"
Morgan's heart skipped a beat.
What do I know about you? Everything I've learned ca from that husband of hers! If you ask sothing specific, I might not have the answers!
Beside her, Lot was equally curious.
Since when does my wife know things about lusine?
"Hm?" lusine tilted her head, as if puzzled by Morgan's eagerness. Still, she answered:
"On my way here, I t a human knight. I felt… so kind of connection to him. He told that Morgan or rlin could explain it."
"Was that knight… Lancelot?!"
Lot blurted out before he could stop himself.
"Yes."
lusine nodded.
Then, with an expectant look, she asked:
"Do you know what my relationship with him is?"
[How should I answer this?]
Lot fell into deep thought.
[She's the Lostbelt version of Lancelot, fused with his Spirit Origin. anwhile, Lancelot is her counterpart in Proper Human History. How do I explain this in a way that benefits Morgan and ?]
After a mont, he settled on the perfect response.
"Miss lusine… have you heard of parallel worlds?"
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