Gate of the Cross

Chapter 211 Saber's True Identity

Saber listened to Xinjie's statement, and when he finally said that King Arthur passed away, a trace of struggle and regret flashed in her eyes. But this was very short, just a flash, and Xinjie didn't find it.

It didn't take much time for Xinjie to finish saying this. He learned about the legend of King Arthur from the world he was in, and there was no record related to it in the world. While he was saying this, Saber listened quietly without saying a word.

When Xinjie finished speaking, he turned around and asked Saber, "Why did you ask me this?"

He didn't ask when Saber first said this, but after saying what he knew about Arthur. Because he knew that Saber must have her reason to ask these questions, and it depends on whether she is willing to answer. Xinjie vaguely felt that Saber's mention of this today is likely to be related to her real identity. There is already a vague conjecture in his heart, but this conjecture has to be confirmed by Saber.

Saber pondered for a moment and did not answer directly, but slowly said:

"Xinjie, remember you said before that if I didn't say it myself, you wouldn't ask me my true identity, right?"

"Yes." Xinjie nodded, "It's the same now, if you don't want to talk."

"My name is Altolia."

Saber turned to Xinjie and stared at his eyes. The two leaned together, and the fragrance from Saber's body made Xinjie feel very comfortable.

Altolia, it does sound like a very feminine name. This should be a nickname, Xinjie thought of it.

"I also have a name, which is what people often call." Saber continued.

Ganiville? When Saber mentioned Arthur from the beginning and talked about her true identity, Xinjie already had such a guess that Saber was probably the legendary queen of King Arthur, the source of the turmoil in Britain, known as Ganniville, the most beautiful woman in Britain. And at this moment, I am even more sure to hear her say so.

"Arthur Pandragon, people call me King Arthur."

If there is anything else in the world that can make Xinjie calm down, Saber's real identity is definitely one of them.

When he heard Saber's words, Xinjie's first reaction was whether he had misheard it, and the second reaction was that Saber was joking with him. When he realized that the above two points were impossible events, he couldn't help saying:

Saber, do you think you are King Arthur? The legendary British national hero?

Although his mood fluctuates greatly, it is still difficult to hear his emotional changes from Xinjie's tone.

"Yes."

Saber still stared at Xinjie's eyes and said.

"I didn't expect that the legendary hero would be such a lovely girl."

Xinjie took a long breath and said.

He just said the most direct feeling in his heart. If you just look at the appearance, Saber is indeed a petite girl of 16 or 17 years old, and it is not too much to call him cute. That's why he thought that Saber was Ganivell, but he didn't expect that she would be the legendary British hero - King Arthur.

As for the authenticity of this matter? Xinjie felt that there was no need for a hero from a different world to deceive himself.

There seemed to be some unexpected Xinjie's calm, and Saber asked, "Do you think it's true?"

"I can't think of any reason for you to lie to me." Xinjie said calmly.

"Thank you for your trust."

"You're welcome."

“......”

After a moment of silence between the two, Saber took the lead in opening his mouth and said quietly:

"The rumors you just said are basically true. Since I pulled out the sword in the stone, my body has stopped growing because of the magic of the sword itself. Since I became King Arthur, I have abandoned human identity and become king.

From that moment on, I no longer thought about my feelings and only worried about the country and the people.

She explained to Xinjie the reason why she still maintains her girlish appearance. "However, the rumors about the Knights of the Round Table are not correct. The fact is that after I married Gannivelle, Lancelot was appointed as the queen's escort. After he knew that Wang was a woman and married the queen was just a political marriage, he couldn't help comforting the lonely and melancholy queen every day. Finally, the two fell in love.

I had already apologized to Ganivere. After knowing the truth, I was not angry with them. On the contrary, I was gratified. Unfortunately, things were soon exposed to the people by the leak of the despicable villain, and I was forced to fight with Lancelot, but in the end, I did not blame Lancelot's Gannivel at all.

"So it is."

Xinjie nodded. How can there be love between the same sex?

"So what's the reason for telling me these today?"

This is what Xinjie wants to know. Although he learned that King Arthur in history was actually a girl and sat next to him, Xinjie was not too surprised. In addition to the huge gap between legends and facts at the beginning. After all, what happened thousands of years ago has nothing to do with him now. On the contrary, Saber, who was a hero after his death, suddenly told him that this was something that made him care more about.

As for whether the cause of King Arthur's death was like the legend, Saber did not say, nor did he ask. To be precise, he doesn't care about this.

"Xinjie, I want to say that legends and facts may not necessarily coincide with the facts. Those that have been handed down thousands of years ago may not be true. Nothing can be truly understood until you have seen, heard and thought about it. Don't jump to conclusions."

"Thousands of years ago?"

Xinjie couldn't help but smile at the corners of his mouth, and he naturally knew what Saber was talking about. Four thousand years ago in this world, there was the shadow of his new hero. Today, he suddenly fell into a coma after seeing the grave of Ashaf and Yeka, which must have something to do with 4,000 years. Instead of being confused like just now, it's better to do it yourself and find out the truth.

But the question is how can I go back to 4,000 years ago?

At present, it seems that the only way is to become a "opener" and open a breakthrough from Astia.

"It seems that you have understood."

Looking at Xinjie's gradually brightening eyes, Saber looked very gratified, "I can feel that Xinjie, although you come from a different world like me, you have an inexplicable relationship with the world and try to find the truth, and my sword will be with you and accompany you."

"Thank you."

Xinjie said sincerely. He suddenly felt a little tired and couldn't help yawning, which was a sign of relaxation. Inadvertently, he saw that the couple opposite had changed their posture. The woman was still sitting upright, while the man lay directly on the bench, with his head resting on the woman's thigh. The two kept this posture and saying something as if no one was around.

"Xinjie, you can lie here."

Saber naturally saw the situation on the opposite side, saw Xinjie yawning, glanced at the opposite side, gently patted his straight and slender thigh, and said to Xinjie.

Xinjie's face turned red, and his expression was very embarrassed.

"This...is not necessary."

How can he do such a thing?

"No?"

"Yes...that's right, Saber! Shall I call you Saber or Altolia in the future? Xinjie quickly changed the topic. He didn't expect that he would need to use this trick one day.

"Xinjie can call whatever he likes."

"...What about Lin? Do you want to tell her the true identity of Saber?

"It's okay if Xinjie is willing."

“......”

I can't stand it. Saber's obedient attitude towards Xinjie now makes him unable to adapt to it. He felt that he would definitely make a mistake if he sat here again. He immediately stood up and said, "Thank you, Saber. I feel a little tired and want to rest early."

"Do you want to take a rest? I'll go too."

Xinjie paused slightly and nodded. It seemed that he was going to share a bed with Saber tonight. Originally, he thought it was nothing, but after saying these words to Saber tonight, he always felt strange.

Forget it, let nature take its course. It should be that you think too much. After all, Saber is the king and is unlikely to have the feelings of ordinary people, and he has always regarded her as a friend.

The next day.

"Are several people leaving? Didn't you say you would stay for three days?

The village head and Zeding's family, as well as Sinel, who has not yet left the village, are standing at the entrance of the village and are sending Xinjie three off.

"Well, I suddenly remembered something important, so I left early. Thank you, village head, for your hospitality these two days."

Xinjie said that this sentence was indeed from the bottom of his heart. The village head of Ghana Village was indeed very good to them in the past two days. He also prepared enough travel dry food and drinking water for them when he left. However, Xinjie doubts how long this "adequate" dry food can last.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help looking at Saber again. Since talking to Saber yesterday, he felt that the bond between himself and Saber had obviously become deeper, and even Saber's name had changed. Now Saber calls him Jie instead of Xinjie. The provincial surname is directly nominated.

"In this case, I won't leave a few of them. Please be careful on the road." The village head stopped persuading after hearing Xinjie say so.

"Mr. Xinjie, if you go to Astia one day, don't forget to come to me!" Sinelle waved vigorously to the new Jie who was gradually passing by.

"That girl is really good at eating..." Zeding muttered.

Time passed quickly. When Xinjie and his party crossed the Sochia Desert to Qili Village again, it was already ten days later.

"Finally... here."

When Xinjie announced that they had arrived at their destination, Rin Tosaka couldn't wait to collapse to the ground, if he was still concerned about his image.

"Lin, hold on, we will return to France through the portal soon."

Xinjie also felt very tired. He didn't expect that the road would be so hard this time. Not to mention the demon clan, he ran out every three or five times to block the way. What's more helpless is that they have met several batches of robbers in a row in the past few nights. Although the other party has not been able to succeed, they have not had a good rest.

So now, both Xinjie and Rin Farsaka are very tired, and only Saber is still in spirit.

Xinjie now has no doubt that if Saber puts him on his leg again at this time, he will fall down immediately. As for integrity or something... just throw it away.