Chapter 221: A King’s Duty
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Saber's emerald eyes, filled with an unwavering conviction, met Haru's gaze.
"I wish to save my kingdom. I wish to change Britain's fate."
A heavy silence fell over the courtyard after Saber's declaration. Kiyohime and Hassan, not being kings themselves, remained indifferent.
But Gilgamesh and Rider—their faces were masks of shock, as if they'd misheard her.
Haru, though he'd already known her wish, looked at Saber, her beautiful face etched with a desperate longing, and felt a pang of pity. He remained silent.
Saber, confused by his reaction, frowned. Her wish, though perhaps unexpected, was straightforward. Surely, it warranted some kind of response—praise or criticism. But no one spoke.
"D-did I hear that correctly, King of Knights?" Rider, his voice filled with disbelief, finally broke the silence. "You wish to change fate? To alter history itself?"
Saber's gaze shifted to Rider. She nodded. "Indeed. No matter how difficult, the Grail, with its power, can grant any wish."
"So, the fall of Britain—that happened during your reign? While you were king?" Rider stared at her, his eyes wide with shock.