Chapter 288: What Justifies a Knight’s Battle? (11)
"......Ahem."
Everyone present let out a hushed breath, momentarily at a loss for words.
—[The Hidden History of Mordred.]
The only one aware of this matter was Guinevere, Mordred’s long-standing ally. At most, the Pendragon royal family and Galahad might have had some vague idea.
That meant only a handful within the entire kingdom knew the truth.
And yet, here was a complete stranger, whom they had met for the first time today, casually revealing knowledge of such a well-kept secret.
Their minds reeled.
But the man responsible for their bewilderment?
"This isn't even difficult. There are at least five other people around me who could figure this out."
"That just means those around you are just as extraordinary as you are...."
"Extraordinary? First time anyone's ever called me that. You nobles sure love to overreact."
"...Did a noble scam you or something? You spew noble-hatred as naturally as breathing."