The spell was over and by the end of its Faith was completely sweating all over with her eyes closed it seems she must have fainted at some point. Causing the two men to worry about her state. After what they had just seen.
Lancelot took charge and picked up a fainted Faith.
"I can take her," Lucius said to Lancelot as he took take Faith from him
"I got her" Lancelot responded back with a glare as he didn't let go of her either.
"Or can you both let me go" Faith said having awakened after being sandwiched between the two.
"Ah" they both let go of her gently and Faith walked forward with irritation as she walked to a black chest centered in the pavilion and took out a golden seed the laid within it. Once it was taken the palace collapsed completely as if it were an illusion they were back on the surface of the beach.
Celine rushed instantly to Faith's side and hugged her arm. Making Faith pat her head softly, before looking back to Lucius.
"The star seed is in my hands are you going to fight for it" she said.
"…." Lucius was quiet for a moment before a cold smile appeared on his face "No, retreat" he said to his men as he turned around without a second glance. Leaving for good.
After Finally returning, Faith had given Merlin the star seed which grow into a large sturdy tree. The like Magic became the round table of legends.
With the names of Knights and future knights.
"So these are all my knights," Arthur asked Merlin his eyes sparkling like a small child.
"Yes, they are sent to you by God."
Faith felt somewhat disgusted when she thought about the god of this world or its original creator before Faith messed with things. Although his original story was good, it was just dumb. The man character shouldn't have fallen in love with Arthur and neither should he….
The next few days went by with knight after knight. Faith watched as she as Arthur bright in knight after knight.
"How amazing! Within a short amount of time, there are so many knights of excellence being summoned and gathering here! The powers of the round table is extremely incredible, AH! There are even princes from other countries too!" Kai exclaimed
"Sure, this must be very exciting for your crazy-self" Faith muttered to herself. Lancelot heard it and smiled. "AH, come Lancelot. Your seat is over there" she pointed.
"You right"
Faith glanced back at Kai again to he was suddenly depressed by being sat next to Terry. Figueres, the two spent the last two days together to the point Kai couldn't talk to him anymore.
"Miss Fay"
Faith turned around to the voice to the Marques "AH! Marques Gawain"
Faith greeted "My answer is still no" she commented.
"You didn't even give me a chance to ask. AH! Another rejection, such a sad day"
"Marques Gawain, your seat is over here," Arthur said with raging fury in his eyes.
Faith rolled her eyes. 'Agh, Men'
It is now autumn. The faint scent of leaves lingered in the wind. It breezed past, leaving a chilly sensation on cheeks.
As per dinnertime, Faith visited the dining hall for dinner. Due to the large increase of knights lately, the empty dining hall now has not only one, but several long tables. This scene reminds Faith of the Harry Potter's great hall feast when she was there. Nevertheless, despite how packed the hall is, it is not noisy at all. The knights, ever so elegant, spoke softly as they partake in their meal.
As she walked towards and sat down on Arthur's table, Faith noticed many knights are seated together with Arthur as well... Lancelot who is sitting next to him, is busy chattering softly with a silver and a blonde-haired knight. This scene is picturesque, like that of a moon hanging in the night sky, embellished by the stars.
Faith signed if she was any normal girl, she would have gone crazy with the huge amount of gorgeous men around.
'The food is actually good today' Faith thought.
"Good isn't it," Kai said as he beamed "This is the handiwork of my new cook."
"Bring him out. I wish to meet him." Arthur suddenly said as he walked into Kai's conversation.
Soon, the cook is brought forth.
Contrary to everyone's expectation, this cook is a young man. Since he did not raise his head, no one saw his face.
"What is your name?"
Arthur examined the boy from top to bottom as he asked the question.
"Your Majesty, they call me Rievres."
His voice is soft, as if embarrassed from the attention.
"Raise your head."
The boy slowly raised his head, and Faith finally got a good view of his face. His pair of amber eyes are bewitching, like stars. His gaze is soft, like that of flowing water. It was a suffocating handsome face.
'Ugh' She thought.
Right at this moment, guards entered the dining hall in a rush. They have a panicked expression as they reported to Arthur.
"Your Majesty! We found the Saxon's army camped within the vicinity of the Gran Valley. We believe they will strike Camelot soon!"
'War is here.' Faith thought
Arthur, upon hearing the report, did not have a shred of panic on him. Instead, he smiled as if delighted of the news. He drank his wine in one gulp and bellowed.
"My brave knights! The time is now! We drive the Saxons off our lands!"
The knights in the hall too, followed Arthur's lead. They cheered with high morale. The tension is high. After all, war is a topic all hotheaded men love.
[Later]
As she put a step forward to enter the kitchen, Rievres was there.
"It's late. Why aren't you in bed yet?"
She asked curiously. Rievres was surprised at the voice and turned to look at the source. Seeing that it is Faith, he replied softly albeit shyly.
"I was trying out a new dish. I must have lost track of the time."
"You're an impressive cook." She said 'Well, not as impressive as to what my son can do' she thought
"You Know I can help you with your new dishes" Faith smiled. And He nodded handing her a plate
She picked up the piece of fresh bread.
"What do you think?"
Rievres sparkled at the question, awaiting Faith's verdict.
"Delicious!" She said
Rievres blushed at her praise, 'hey, don't fall in love with me okay' she thought before she was suddenly tugged by the Lolita who appeared suddenly behind her.
"Would you like some Celine?"
After a while, Faith and Celine joined him in making dishes.
"To be honest with you, this is my hobby since I was young. But my family objected strongly. They think of me as an embarrassment to my household." Rievres said softly
Faith could understand what he meant. "Why's that so? Good food makes anyone happy! Celine and I ate your food, I'm feeling much happier! I'm not lying to you! See how your food brings happiness to people? This is your skill. Isn't it really cool?" she patted the little girls head who was eating a biscuit.
"This is the first someone said those words to me. This is the first time I heard someone said my food made them happy. I'm.. I'm really happy to hear of it... Thank you."
"Then can me and this one eat the other plate?"
"If you both are ever hungry in the future, come to the kitchen and help me do a taste testing."
"Deal!"
Faith gave the widest grin she could muster. Rievres chuckled shyly at her response.