Fate/Ultimate Antagonist

[59] Eternal Night Spiral City

[Holding incredibly complex emotions, you returned to Londinium.]

[Before that, you had already evacuated the army near the front castle.]

[You knew very well the despair Artoria would fall into, but you couldn't accept her love no matter what... at least, not as Alvin.]

[Because... everyone except you loves her. Saying such words sounded exceptionally ironic... but, she lacked no shortage of that kind of love.]

[However, you are the only one who loves the witch...]

[Except for you, no one loves her.]

[Alvin Pendragon's heart was long given to Morgan Le Fay, a vow made under the night unseen by anyone, an unwavering oath until death.]

[You returned to the castle hall, having received Morgan's message left to assist Vortigern. Due to the violent time flow near the Anchor of the Planet domain, it might take her months to return to reality.]

[Suddenly, you realized this was a ploy to lure the tiger down the mountain...]

[You understood why Artoria chose to impersonate Morgan.]

[Because only in that way could she infiltrate the castle.]

[Now, Londinium was filled with shadows, hidden watchers, and traps everywhere. Except for the lack of castle cannons, the defense had long been turned into an unyielding fortress under your management.]

[Even if the blind Merlin sneaked in, he would be immediately detected, and with his non-attack magecraft, he couldn't harm Vortigern's physical form... his magecraft had no offensive capabilities.]

[If the Knights of the Round Table attacked, you could instantly swoop back and make them regret their decision.]

[Disguising herself as Morgan, Artoria was the perfect candidate for assassination, and no one would stop her.]

[Ironically, she didn't choose to kill Vortigern, but instead, she came to see you...]

[You took a glance at your daughter, who was already deeply asleep in the bedroom. Her mouth had a smile that seemed to melt hearts, sucking her fingers and murmuring the name of her beloved mother and father.]

[For Melusine, you didn't intend to confine your daughter. However, the current situation outside the island wasn't suitable for her to go out alone. So, just like in the past, she grew up within the castle. You and Morgan were her entire world.]

[Silently, you covered her with a blanket.]

[Under the darkened hall, under the night, you quietly stood beside Vortigern's throne. Your shadow, mysterious and lightless, seemed to dissolve into the shadows.]

[From now on, you would be stationed in Londinium, guarding the flesh of your father Vortigern, never leaving for a moment, until Morgan returned.]

[Your performance on the battlefield had terrified the Celtic army and made them increasingly attentive to you.]

[The entire intelligence system began to gather various information about you.]

[So, apart from the kingdom, your various deeds as the adopted son of Vortigern gradually spread to the opposite kingdom.]

[Those arrogant nobles hated you to the bone. Your name became more and more vicious and terrifying on this island... a name that completely overshadowed the White Dragon Vortigern.]