Chapter 266: Rescinded (2/2)

”Mm.”

Leonel nodded as though this judgment had nothing to do with him. Then, he turned to leave without another word.

He had entered this castle with awe in his heart and he left with indifference hanging around him. He didn't even bother to bid farewell to Lionus.

King Arthur's gaze flashed with rage, but Leonel's footsteps didn't pause. It was complete disregard.

In the end, King Arthur chose not to move, even waving his guards who had half unsheathed their weapons off.

As Leonel walked out, he affirmed something in his heart.

There were many versions of King Arthur. There were stories that painted him as a heroic man without flaws who only fell due to the betrayal of those closest to him. However, there were others that painted him as a hero of an era with tragic flaws that drove those closest to him away.

After this interaction, Leonel already knew which version of King Arthur he was dealing with.

Long after Leonel left, King Arthur let out a sigh and shook his head. He ultimately wasn't an oppressive ruler. He had his own guilty conscience, but that didn't mean he would change his mind. He had already decided to side with Lamorak.

”Father, I think you've made the wrong decision.”

Lionus, who hadn't felt it was right to follow Leonel, stayed behind. After a long while, he finally spoke these words.

”So this is why you decided to stay back? In recent days, it seems like you haven't wanted to spend any time with this father of yours at all.”

If others knew this, they would be shocked. After all, Lionus had nothing but admiration for his father. Avoiding him didn't sound like something he would do.

”Father…”

King Arthur waved his hand.

”Say no more, the decision has been made. The words a King speaks can't be so easily taken back.

”He is an Earth Mage, so ensure that this is properly accounted for. Ensure that he doesn't leave Camelot within the next year. After this, let him go and do as he pleases.

”If he moves to join Modred, kill him. If not, leave him be.”

King Arthur gave this task not just to his son, but his guards as well. Wouldn't it be too much of a joke if Leonel was allowed to escape through the ground and leave toward the Trials even after he was banned from doing so?