The Heroines Can Read My Secret Diary

Seeing the indifferent expression on Morgan's face, a bitter look appeared on Artoria's face. Morgan's hatred for her filled Artoria's heart with indescribable bitterness.

Artoria had known since childhood about her sister's hatred and disgust for her. But Artoria also knew that her sister's disgust for her stemmed from the fact that she had taken the throne that originally belonged to her. However, that was not Artoria's own will.

If she had had a choice, Artoria would have preferred to become a knight rather than a king. That way, she wouldn't have been hated by her sister.

But fate had played such a cruel trick. There was no choice.

Artoria could not betray her mother's expectations. Countless people expected Artoria to lead Britain to its peak, to greatness. So, Artoria constantly demanded of herself to become a perfect king.

Artoria had been fair to everyone. But she felt she had failed only her sister. Her birth had caused her sister's misfortune.

And now, it had led her sister to associate with a villain like Hakuto.

Looking at Artoria, Hakuto smiled faintly and said, "Set aside your feelings about me for a moment. What I want to talk to you about this time concerns the survival of this world. If things go wrong, many people will die. And this will not be my doing."

Then, Hakuto looked at Artoria again. "Sit down and listen to me first. After you've heard me out, you can decide whether to leave."

After hesitating for a moment, Artoria sat down and didn't speak. Hakuto glanced at Morgan. Seeing Artoria stay, a playful expression immediately appeared on Morgan's face.

"Have you heard of the Nine Provinces Barrier?"

Artoria glanced at Hakuto and nodded slightly. Of course, Artoria had heard of the Nine Provinces Barrier. But what did Hakuto want by bringing this up?

"Then do you know the true purpose of the Nine Provinces Barrier? Its purpose is to protect this world from invasions by things from outside this world. You've seen Baron Island, right? Do you think that thing is from this world?"

A look of confusion appeared on Artoria's previously calm face. Hakuto continued on his own. "If the Nine Provinces Barrier is damaged, things from outside this world will continuously invade our world. Can you imagine what this world would look like if those unprecedented, terrifying monsters entered it?"

"Have you heard of the Extradimensional Demons?"

"You mean the legend of the only Extradimensional Demon invasion during the reign of the Emperor Shengzong? But isn't that just a legend?"

"Clearly, it is not. Those Extradimensional Demons really existed."

Hakuto took out the Anywhere Door and said to Artoria, "If you don't believe me, I can take you to see that battlefield. The traces of the battle between the Emperor Shengzong and the Extradimensional Demons still remain there."

"Alright."

Hakuto opened the Anywhere Door and invited Artoria. Morgan also followed through the Anywhere Door. Then, the three appeared on a battlefield, or more precisely, in a desert.

A look of disbelief appeared in Artoria's eyes. Everywhere here were bleached bones. There were at least tens of thousands.

Moreover, even though these people had turned to bones, they still emitted a terrifying aura. Just seeing these bones made Artoria feel as if her consciousness was twisting.

"What is this?"

Artoria asked Hakuto.

"This is an ancient battlefield. These bones are ordinary people who were bewitched by the Extradimensional Demons. These ordinary people became minions of the Extradimensional Demons and were killed here by the Emperor Shengzong. But even in death, the power of the Extradimensional Demons that corrupted them remains. If left unchecked, it could affect others."

"So, the Emperor Shengzong established the Nine Provinces Barrier here. Besides blocking things from outside this world from descending, it also suppresses these scums who were corrupted by the power of the Extradimensional Demons."

"This is the Nine Provinces Barrier?"

Artoria and Morgan's eyes widened instantly.

"That's right. This is the outer edge of the Nine Provinces Barrier. These bones are the former minions of the Extradimensional Demons."

Artoria looked at this desolate place, at the bones that, even though they had turned to bones, still emitted powerful auras. A complex expression appeared on Artoria and Morgan's faces.

Because any one of these bones was stronger than they were.

"This is just the outer edge. If you go inside, the closer you get to the Nine Provinces Barrier, the more powerful the minions of the Extradimensional Demons inside become."

"These should only be considered cannon fodder level."

Artoria looked at Hakuto. "What do you want by telling me all this?"

"What I want to tell you is that the Nine Provinces Barrier is about to be damaged. When that happens, the Extradimensional Demons will invade again. You can imagine how many people will die then."

"What is your purpose in telling me all this?"

Artoria had clearly realized that Hakuto wanted her to do something.

"I need the Legendary Cooking Utensils. Once I collect them all, I can summon the Dragon God and use its power to reinforce the Nine Provinces Barrier."

"You want me to retrieve the Legendary Cooking Utensil collected by Britain."

Artoria immediately understood Hakuto's purpose. He wanted her to hand over the Legendary Cooking Utensil in Britain's collection.

"Yes. You can choose to do it or not."

"Sister can do it too. Why did you specifically come to me?"

"The reason is simple. This way, Morgan can get revenge on you. As the crown prince of Britain, handing over such a precious thing as the Legendary Cooking Utensil to an enemy will be a stain on your reputation that you cannot wash away. So, this is Morgan's revenge."

Artoria's face darkened. "What if I refuse?"

"It doesn't matter. I don't care how many people die. But can you?"