Dimensional Descent

Leonel's words hung over the Royal Court. They played like an indifferent, systematic dismantling of everything Matteus had tried to build up. It felt almost impossible, yet every single one of his words were pointed and sculpted perfectly.

Honestly, it was a far cry from what many of them expected. But, how could they know Leonel's level of understanding when it came to human psychology? In fact, after he finished speaking, he didn't even feel the need to say anything else.

He shifted his gaze from King Arthur and fell into silence. It was as though he didn't care about the result at all. He had said his peace and whether or not Arthur wanted his help would be up to him.

From anyone on the outside looking in, it was as though it was King Arthur who had come to Leonel for help rather than the other way around. But, the truth was that in Leonel's mind, it was exactly like this.

From Leonel's analysis, Camelot didn't stand a chance if they didn't follow his plans. If they were more fond of being destroyed and losing any semblance of status they once had, then Arthur could feel free to choose against him.

At that moment, Guinevere's hand slipped into Mordred's, catching the latter off guard. The Demon Empress involuntarily trembled and even hesitated as to whether she should pull her hand away.

It was just a subtle action. Hardly anyone noticed, in fact. Even in such a silent Royal Court, the movement didn't make a sound.

Still, there were four individuals this didn't escape.

The young prince Lionus. The King of Camelot, Arthur. Leonel himself. And, finally, the Knight of the Round Table, Lancelot.

the outside, there wasn't any change to his expression in the slightest. But in his heart, a wild tsunami of

some versions of the fairy tales might write, Lancelot had never shared a bed with Guinevere. As for the awkward interactions between he and Lionus, this was only because Lionus

be as valiant and have his name resound in the ears of the people just as much as King Arthur did. So, when he stumbled upon his

minutes. On the surface, there wasn't anything

innocent conversation without blemish, one that didn't carry any

conversation Lionus had never

It only made it worse that the reactions his mother and Lancelot had when

three of them had a tacit understanding that

mother and was incredibly awkward around Lancelot. At the same time, though, he never brought this

he couldn't

as

knew that his mother and feelings for Lancelot. He knew that Lancelot had feelings for his mother. He knew that both of

in this

meant to mend what they had lost after his elder sister was driven away, but

now they

King Arthur's heartbeat erratically.

all the power he had ever known. Though Leonel painted a pretty picture, he would

than himself, he would have to bow and politely greet them. In the future, when he wanted to direct the movement of his people, he would have to consider the opinions of others and swallow his grievances. In the future, when he swore loyalty to this Ascension Empire, he would have to kneel and lower his head, accepting another