FATE Type-Moon, but an A Style 'Pure Evil' Simulator

Fallen branches push away old matters, and new shoots sprout from withered stalks.

In the spring of the year, there were no fallen leaves to sweep in the courtyard.

At dusk, under the evening glow, the old knight sat in the backyard, pouring a cup of home-brewed fruit wine for the silver-haired magus before him.

"Sir Magus, aren't you usually busy? Why have you come to visit in person today?"

"I was traveling in the area and decided to drop by to see Lily."

The gentle man said, a faint smile on his lips.

A head of waist-length silver hair seemed to shine with a rainbow-like luster in the sunlight.

Though wearing a simple robe, he had an air of superior elegance.

And that handsome face, as if sculpted by heavenly hands, was adorned with gem-like violet eyes, as eye-catching as bright stars.

All of this combined to create a beauty that seemed not of this world.

And indeed, it was true.

—Not human, but a half-incubus.

This man, possessing such world-toppling beauty, was none other than the Magus of Flowers, renowned throughout Britannia: Merlin.

Facing old Sir Ector, the magus's words were gentle and sincere.

But... they were not the truth.

In reality, he was just tired of the north and had come to this area to chase women.

The great sage Merlin's divine skill in magic was famous throughout Britannia.

However, people did not know that this was a man who could not survive without women.

With his face, coupled with the seductive nature of an incubus, he could make most women fall for him body and soul with just a single glance.

When he grew tired of them, he would erase those romantic memories, and leave as if a spring dream had left no trace.

In other words, he was Britain's greatest scammer, casanova, and time management master.

He had been busy in Orkney, having an in-depth exchange with the duchess.

But recently...

Merlin's right eyelid had been twitching nonstop, as if it were an ominous premonition.

However, he had observed the present world many times with his Clairvoyance but had not detected anything amiss.

Using this miraculous Clairvoyance was also very draining.

It was better to snuggle in the arms of a woman.

After a few more times, Merlin grew lazy and stopped looking.

But this ominous premonition lingered in his mind, refusing to leave.

As an incubus, there was almost nothing in Britain that could threaten his life.

So... was the problem with Lily?

Communication of consciousness was not as restricted as the physical body.

Through dreams, Merlin could easily communicate with people across a thousand leagues.

Thus, he would lie in a woman's bed during the day for his "in-depth exchanges," and at night, he would take the time to teach Lily the ways of a king through her dreams.

It had to be said, his time management was excellent.

In these recent days, Lily had been as diligent and eager to learn as ever, with no strange behavior.

At most, she seemed to have a few more questions, which was normal for a young girl.

But Merlin still felt that it would be better to visit in person...

He took a light sip of the fruit wine, somewhat intoxicated by its exceptionally crisp and sweet taste.

The magus let out a contented sigh.

"Ah, very fresh. Your brewing skills are getting better and better."

Spring was indeed a good time for drinking.

"Sir Ector, may I ask how Lily has been recently?"

"Lady Artoria? She is growing up well. I feel I can see His Majesty's shadow in her. She will surely become an outstanding king in the future..."

Although he said this, there was no joy on the old knight's face.

Instead, it was an expression of pity, fatigue, and complex emotions.

"She has also recently had the good fortune of making a friend... It's embarrassing to say, but as an old man, I have little left to teach Lady Artoria in swordsmanship. Her martial arts are now improving by leaps and bounds, and this is thanks to the patient sparring of Sir Alvin."

"Alvin?"

Hearing the new name, Merlin couldn't help but show a look of interest.

"Lily actually made a friend and didn't even tell me, her teacher... Who is this person?"

"She didn't tell you?... Hmm, perhaps it's the shyness of a young girl."

The old knight stared at the ripples in his wine cup.

"As for 'who this person is'? That Sir Alvin is undoubtedly a very outstanding young man, so accomplished at such a young age. Looking at him, one can't help but be reminded of..."

At this point, Ector's voice paused slightly.

"—reminded of my past self..."

"Oh? Your praise is that high?"

"Even this brewing technique was not from my own hands, but a craft that Sir Alvin taught my son, Kay."

"Well now, if even you say so, Sir, it seems he is truly outstanding. I must meet him when I have the chance."

Merlin silently noted the name "Alvin."

But he didn't pay it too much mind.

As a veteran of two reigns, he had seen countless so-called "outstanding knights." Once you peeled off the fancy armor, it was hard to say what was left inside.

Perhaps he was the descendant of some lord? To be able to spar with Lily, the person's martial arts must be impressive, but the growth potential of a dragon was not something a human could match.

"By the way, Sir Magus..."

As if suddenly remembering a troublesome matter, old Sir Ector showed a look of distress.

"Lady Artoria's appetite has been growing larger recently, and the young lady's physique is also developing quickly.

"I would like to ask, is she to continue dressing as a man like this? The truth will be hard to hide sooner or later."

"No, it's actually fine for her to switch to her female form normally," Merlin smiled. "Dressing as a man is just a temporary measure."

"You mean..."

"I plan to take her on a tour of the counties after the king-selection ceremony. At that time, switching back to her female identity will actually have the surprising effect of hiding her in plain sight."

At this point, Merlin couldn't help but start showing off.

"The child of the Red Dragon being born a girl... when we first discovered this, Uther and I were very troubled.

"After all, inherent biases always exist—to become the king of this country, one cannot gain the people's recognition if one is not male.

"So, I had a flash of inspiration and went to great trouble to construct a two-layered, concept-confusing illusion for her. I'm not bragging, but its power is enough to deceive the world."

"The first is: when she appears as Artoria, no one will see her as a man.

"The second is: when she appears as King Arthur, no one will see her as a woman.

"Even if one sees through one layer, they will be lost in this nested logic. Unless one has Magic Resistance comparable to a dragon, it is absolutely impossible to see through it."

Hearing the word "dragon," the old knight's expression stiffened for a moment.

But thinking that the magus was here in person, he must have a way to judge.

Whether the truth was as he had guessed would soon be revealed, right?

With a feeling of both anticipating the truth and fearing the result, the old knight's heart felt a rare sense of unease.

If, if he really is that prince's child...

Then Lily...

"It seems Lily is about to return."

The white-haired magus stood up with a smile, his gaze seeming to pierce through the door frame, looking out at the fields beyond the courtyard.

The evening glow flowed between the clouds at dusk, the setting sun rippled in the water accompanied by the rolling mountains. In the incubus's translucent violet eyes, the magnificent rosy sunset of the entire island seemed to be reflected.

The golden-haired girl was running back with joy amidst the fusion of sunset and autumn waters.

Merlin closed his eyes.

As her teacher, he had to maintain a sense of mystery. It was not yet time to meet.

"Thank you for your hospitality. I may be coming to drink this wine often in the near future, Ector."

Brilliant flowers bloomed at his feet.

The magus's figure scattered with the wind like dancing petals.

Then, the girl's cheerful voice came from outside the door, full of life as always.

"Father, I'm hungry—!"

*

"Today we will study state affairs, Lily, specifically the chapter on tax collection. To be a good king, this is very important knowledge."

In a courtyard of dazzlingly colorful flowers, the magus and the girl sat facing each other.

The white-haired man seemed to be smiling, his face a dreamlike blur.

No matter how the girl looked, she couldn't see his face clearly.

But, unfortunately, although he was an out-and-out troll, Merlin was not a practitioner of the Dao of Forgetfulness.

This dreamlike effect was because this was not reality, but a dream constructed by an incubus.

Every night, the great sage Merlin taught the girl with the blood of the Red Dragon in her dreams, imparting knowledge on how to be a king.

But today...

After Merlin opened the scroll, the golden-haired girl did not turn the page as usual. Instead, she sat upright, a serious, solemn expression on her face.

"What's wrong, Lily? Are you feeling unwell?"

Merlin asked with a smile, his gentle voice like a spring breeze.

But the reply he received made his smile freeze on his face.

"I want to rest, Merlin."

Merlin: ?

"...Lily, what did you say?"

"Merlin, a person's energy is limited."

The girl said, word by word.

"In this long journey of learning, I have gradually come to understand a fact: the more you try to exhaust yourself to master something, the more you will fail to achieve your goal.

"Therefore, to become a king, one must transcend one's own narrow vision."

"...Lily, what, what are you trying to say?"

"In other words..."

The girl said loudly, with righteous conviction.

"—I'm not studying today, Merlin!"

"Ehhh—why?!"

The incubus scratched his hair in a panic.

"Slacking off is not a kingly virtue..."

"I've never experienced what a sound sleep is like, so I'm very curious!"

The girl said loudly, words that sounded incredible.

But they were... the truth.

Most of her energy every day was spent on training and swordsmanship. Fearing that Ector's back would be overworked, she also took the initiative to help with farming and feeding the horses in her spare time.

The girl's daily sleep time was almost less than three hours.

And in that pitiful amount of time, even in her dreams, she had to receive Merlin's teachings about kingship.

Even her foster brother Kay didn't know this secret. If he did, he would surely want to drag this white-haired man out of the dream and beat him senseless.

For f*'s sake, be a human!

Since she could remember, the girl had never truly entered dreamland.

To the point that she had almost forgotten what sleep even was.

"I want to experience what sleep feels like."

This perfectly reasonable request left the magus in speechless silence.

The incubus's heart did not understand what "guilt" was.

But a strange sense of unease, a feeling that he had done something wrong, welled up in his heart.

"Then... we'll rest today, Lily."

Driven by this unease, Merlin agreed to her request.

Then, the girl's words of thanks sent the magus into an even deeper daze.

"Thank you!"

Senior was right! Voicing my needs openly really works!

Thinking this, a bright smile appeared on the girl's face.

"Teaching me the ways of a king every day, Merlin, you must be so tired. You should get some rest too~

"To become a king, I should develop morally, intellectually, physically, aesthetically, and laboriously!

"—For example, resting for two days every five days. They say that combining work and rest can lead to a better state."

"...What did you say?"

A sense of incongruity.

Like a witch going into heat, a demonic dragon being kind and amiable, or an incubus magus who likes to sleep with women being gender-bent into a woman in a parallel world.

Merlin felt a strong sense of incongruity.

The girl's words were completely unexpected.

Just wanting to rest was reasonable, but work-life balance? Moral, intellectual, physical, and aesthetic development?

...This was definitely not something the original, mission-driven Artoria would say. She had never questioned him before.

"Interesting. Who taught you this, Lily?

"Could it be that..."

A name flashed vaguely in the magus's mind.

"—Alvin?"

"Ah—so you've already met Senior?"

The girl let out a low gasp, then looked a little embarrassed.

"Yes, that's right... Teacher Merlin, I think what Senior said makes a lot of sense—"

Once she started talking about this topic, her voice became more and more cheerful.

The magus's expression correspondingly became more solemn.

Shyness, blush, admiration...

And the light shining in her eyes—

Merlin was very familiar with that expression...

—the women in the city looked at him the same way.

Ahh, my dear Lily is in love...

This could be trouble.

"...Lily, rest well tonight. I wish you sweet dreams~"

With a light wave of Merlin's hand, brilliant petals fluttered.

The golden-haired girl, sleeping in the stables, instantly fell into a deep sleep.

The magus's figure appeared beside her, gently covering her with a straw mat.

He tiptoed out of the room and then out of the courtyard.

Merlin looked up, thoughtfully, at the star-studded night sky.

"'Alvin'... is it?"

The incubus smiled gently.

The subtle curve of his lips was quite meaningful.

"You little thief—"

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