Chapter 12: Before you see the white dragon, cut off its claws and teeth.
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[The news spread like a plague among the British army.]
[Everyone knows that the White Dragon's minions want to meet the British princess.]
[Genius Affinity: Evil has been activated: Many people began to speculate on the reason why you wanted to see the princess, concluding that you were angry and humiliated because you were defeated by Morgan too many times.]
[Every knight who saw you tried to verify this statement from you, but you didn't answer.]
[Because you know that every word you say about Morgan now could trigger a new discussion.]
[However, your silence is equally eye-catching and is seen as a sign of your anger—this has further enhanced Morgan's prestige among the British knights.]
[You return to your usual silence, waiting for a familiar figure to appear.]
[Your wait brings a good result.]
[One day, a knight stands before you.]
"Get up."
Ian heard the knight speak to him.
He looked at the knight without saying a word, but the other party already understood Ian's thoughts.
After all, this crazy person had only expressed one idea recently—to meet the British princess.
"You are very lucky. I don't know who passed the news to the princess."
"She is coming."
Upon hearing this, Ian, who had remained silent all this time, suddenly had a violent reaction, shaking the shackles that bound him.
The knight quickly drew his sword and pointed it at Ian.
"Don't move! Be quiet!"
"Let me see the princess... let me see the princess!"
Ian's crazed look convinced the knight that the rumors were true—Morgan was the sharp blade that cut off the claws.
After being cut from the White Dragon's body, the minions lost their minds.
"Don't worry!"
"I will take you to see the princess now."
For some reason, even though they were sworn enemies, the knight felt that this madman was inexplicably pathetic and pitiful.
[You were taken out of the place where you were imprisoned.]
[Along the way, you feel many knights looking at you strangely.]
[You know they did this because the rumor came true. Morgan, a princess, actually came to check on a defeated general whom she had beaten countless times.]
[But you are not happy about this, the real task is still ahead.]
"Princess."
The knight said respectfully.
"I brought him here."
"Well, step back and let him come in by himself."
A familiar voice came from behind the curtain. Before the knight beside him could urge him, Ian had already walked in by himself.
There was no one else in the tent.
There was only one very familiar figure standing there—Morgan.
"Long time no see, Ian."
"Princess... long time no see."
Having said this, Ian knelt in front of Morgan.
Seeing him like this, the corners of Morgan's mouth lifted a little.
To be fair, she kind of missed the action.
"Ian, you know what?"
"Your surrender always makes me happy, because it seems so worthless, and you are trying to sell it to me like a businessman who has run out of money."
"But my loyalty to you will never change, even if you don't need it, my lady."
Even though he was already a prisoner, Ian still treated Morgan with great respect.
"Ian, I thought I said I wouldn't take you seriously."
Morgan walked up to Ian, his eyes no longer full of contempt as before.
"You are just a chess piece that I can throw away at any time."
"Yes, Princess," Ian replied. "I have always known this, but I still want to do something for you."
"You are my loyal princess, at all times."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ian felt his forehead being tapped.
[Morgan used magic to free you from your shackles.]
[They fell to the ground with a dull sound, announcing your temporary freedom.]
"You look much better kneeling like this," Morgan said.
"A failed assassin."
Ian knew that she was referring to his failed assassination attempt on Vortigern—this was also where he felt most guilty.
"I'm sorry, Princess."
"I... was unable to complete your commission."
"I had a premonition," Morgan said, sitting back in her seat. "I never had any expectations of you, so I won't be disappointed."
"I don't think you're strong enough to kill Vortigern."
"But I have to say—"
"Your performance was beyond my expectations and achieved most of what I needed."
"So continue to be used as my pawn. I want to know how much remaining value there is for people like you."
You heard what Morgan said and realized she had no intention of stopping.
[You remembered what Vortigern had said, and some concerns began to arise in your heart.]
[As the most loyal knight to Morgan, you decided to tell her everything.]
You see Morgan clench her fists—a sign that she is unhappy.
"Ian! Do you think, like Vortigern, that I will lead the British army to destruction?"
"My Lady, I don't think so."
Ian spoke with great honesty.
"On the contrary, I think you are the most suitable person to lead the British army."
"But that is why I am worried that you will suffer unnecessary losses in the process—losses for all of Britain."
Hearing this, Morgan turned her head away.
"Ian, do you really think so?"
"Yes, my lady, I have always felt that way. Where you are is the real Britain."
"…"
Morgan was silent for a long time before she laughed at herself.
"Ian, you don't understand anything."
"I... have never been recognized in the way you said. This is the first time I feel the call of the masses, and I can't give it up."
"I must show my ability to my father and let him realize my value, instead of..."
Morgan didn't continue.
It seemed that there were some things she was unwilling to tell Ian in front of her.
But Ian didn't care that Morgan was hiding something from him—he only cared about the safety of the princess he was loyal to.
My humble king Vortigern is by no means a mediocre person.
It is not an easy task to confront him militarily.
Fortunately, Ian had thought everything through before meeting Morgan—he had found a way.
"My Lady Princess, you don't need to confront Vortigern head-on. There is a way to prove yourself to the King."
"In what way?"
"That's to play my final role as a chess piece."
Ian took a deep breath and spoke as calmly as possible.
"Before you see the white dragon, you must first cut off its claws and fangs."
"My Lady Princess, if you bring me before the King, then kill me, the White Dragon's Minion."
"In this way, your impressive achievements will surely be recognized by the king."
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