Chapter Thirty: Self-righteous
Kai's nonsense made Morgana happily bring the ring and swear that she would never take it off again from now on. When she put on the ring, Morgana felt a sense of relaxation, as if some heavy pressure would go away. But Morgana didn't care and attributed it to the joyfulness of people.
The two of them were so fucked that it made the three single dogs next to them very exciting. Especially Arthur, he never knew that his brother had such a romantic side. He always thought that his brother was a copy of Uther, and the only difference was that Kai was a little more kind. In addition, these two people were really similar, stubborn, boring, domineering, and firm will.
Finally, Morgana remembered that there was someone else in the room, so she embarrassedly put away the bird's leniency and pulled Kai to the dining table, and talked about business while eating.
After helping Kai organize the dinner, Arthur, Kai and Morgana started to have dinner. After a while, Morgana was the first to break the silent warm time under Arthur's repeated warnings.
"Kay, did you... drive away a child named Lancelot today? Can you tell me why?" Morgana put down the knife and fork, took a sip of wine, and then asked casually, just like usual home-cooked.
Kai did not rush to reply, but slowly ate the last bite of beef steak. It has to be said that the chef in the palace is very good at cooking, and Kai can cook. After all, since his parents died of illness one after another, he has lived alone most of the time, so he often cooks by himself. His talent is really good, which leads to him often intoxicated himself. One day he will stop being a policeman, and he can live a good life as a chef and a restaurant.
But he only knows how to make Chinese food, and he is not very good at Western food. For example, this kind of beef steak cannot taste like a palace chef. In this era when seasonings are extremely lacking, it really takes effort for this chef to make the beef steak so soft, tender and delicious.
After eating the beef chops, Kai wiped his mouth with a napkin, and then looked at Morgana with a smile. This was a habit that Kai brought to his previous life. He didn't like to talk to people because it was impolite. He had to finish the things in front of him and put the tableware before he could speak.
"Since you asked this, I believe you must know what's going on, right? You are not Arthur, you won't be so stupid. You come to me without knowing anything." Morgana is indeed better than Arthur. Of course, in Kai's opinion, Morgana is actually limited in strength. Of course, this does not mean that Morgana is not smart. On the contrary, Morgana is very smart, but lacks experience, and is naturally not comparable to Kai, the old world. To put it bluntly, King Uther protects them so well, and it means a little like a greenhouse flower.
When Arthur heard Kai say this, he immediately widened his eyes. Although Kai has said that he is a fool since childhood, Arthur doesn't think so. He always thinks he is very smart. However, this time he was deceived by the person he is closest to. Thinking of this, he glared at Merlin fiercely.
Morgana heard about Lancelot's situation, and she thought Lancelot was an upright and kind person, worthy of a knight's title. So she was not ready to give up, which was also a common problem of greenhouse flowers. They could easily believe people, to put it bluntly, they were too confident. They felt that they were good to others and others would not be sorry for him. Just like Arthur now, although he knew that Merlin had deceived him.
But after Merlin explained the reason, he still chose to believe Merlin again. Because he still believed that Merlin would not have bad intentions towards him.
"I know, Lancelot's behavior is very inappropriate, but there is a reason! His hometown was destroyed by the northern barbarians, and everyone in his hometown died, so he wanted to become a knight. Moreover, Lancelot's talents are enough, and we cannot deny him because of his origin, which is unfair to him! I think we should give him a chance. At least, let him give it a try. Kai!"
Morgana held Kai's hand and said with a little sweet voice. It was a bit like acting cute.
Kai gently kneaded Morgana's little hand, and did not respond to her, but looked at Merlin and Wenger.
"Merlin, Lancelot's nobles proved that you forged it?"
Merlin had known that Kai would ask this long ago. He had planned very well, but once Kai asked, he would stand up and admit it and resist all the responsibility on himself. But when Kai really faced Kai, his courage would melt quickly like the snowflakes under the sun. Although he would not shirk responsibility, he could not be justified. He could only stand there at a loss, stammering and unable to say a complete sentence.
Kai had interrogated people in his previous life but had 300, so there was always a temperament that could turn everyone into criminals and question them.
"And you, Miss Wenger, you have played a role in it. Otherwise, even if Morgana doesn't know anything, she won't agree to persuade me so quickly." Merlin only knew Morgana for a few days, and at most, they hadn't had much contact with each other in the past few months. If they agreed to Merlin's request so easily, how careless it would be.
This request violated at least three Carmelotte's laws!
"I..." Wenger was also a little at a loss.
Kai still didn't hold on, but turned his head to look at Arthur. "The next one is you, Your Highness! What do you want to do? Or do you know what you are doing?"
"I...I...I...I of course I know!" Arthur's psychological quality was much better than those two, at least he dared to defend himself. "I just... think Lancelot is a talent, and it's a pity to drive him away like this. I think I can give him a chance. Anyway, there are so many nobles who don't have any talent at all. It's a shame for Camelot to make them knights. So why don't we try Lancelot? Origin cannot represent everything!"
Originally, Arthur was ready to be scolded or even beaten. But unexpectedly, Kai was not angry, but nodded with appreciation.
"GODD, it's great that you can think so."
As a young man born and raised under the Red Flag, Kai naturally scoffed at the class distinction between them. Human ability is always the most important, and background is second. Of course, Kai will not naively deny the advantages brought by background. After all, some things are very realistic.
Arthur was simply ecstatic. Like many parents in traditional families, Kay rarely praised their children. So Arthur was rarely praised by Kay.
"Then you agree? That's great..."
Before Arthur finished speaking, he was interrupted by Kai. "What did I agree with?"
"You didn't say..."
"Your idea is right, but what does this have to do with that Lancelot?" Kai's attitude became cold. "I just praised you for being smart, why are you stupid now?"
Arthur felt that Kai's turn against each other was faster than turning on the book, and he didn't know what to say.
"Do you understand what I just said? Lancelot wants a chance? Yes, what's wrong with that? He can tell the truth. Yes, the knight must be a nobleman. But no one has ever said that he can't become a nobleman, right?"
Although the Celtic countries have a solidified class, they are not really not at all likely to rise, they are just more difficult.
"Indeed, that's difficult, but if he says directly, and with your help, will it be difficult to make some contributions as long as he has enough ability? Who will stop it?" It is indeed difficult for a civilian to be promoted to a nobleman, but if Lancelot really has the ability and Arthur supports him, the difficulty can plummet. Although it is still difficult, the chance of comparing others is already very high.
King Uther was indeed very rigid, but no matter how rigid he was, he would not be unkind to his son without violating the law, right? Besides, Lancelot is really that good, would Kai really stand by and watch?
How is that possible!
Once a certain amount of credit is accumulated, coupled with the lobbying of Arthur and Kay, it is very likely that Lancelot will become a lord.
King Uther was also a talent-loving person.
"How did Kolanslot do it? He used deception! He chose a shortcut for nothing! He was fooling Camelot's law! And what about you? You are the heir of Camelot, the beneficiary of the law, and the natural defender of the law, but you actually pleaded for a silly fraudster to destroy the foundation of your rule? Do you know that you are tearing down your father's desk? What is your mind? Are you stones?"
"And you, Merlin! You forged aristocratic proof, then deceived your prince, and deceived your monarch. Now that you have been discovered, you don't know how to repent, but instead continue to instigate Arthur to go further and further on the wrong path? I originally thought you were just young and ignorant, so I didn't plan to pursue it before, but now it seems that I need to change my opinion. You are not suitable to stay by Arthur's side, guard!"
As he said that, Kai slapped the table and called the guards loudly.
At this time, Merlin also recovered and shouted, "I just feel unfair, Lancelot..."
Kai was very disappointed at this time. He originally thought that the legendary Merlin was a wise man, but now it seems that this is a self-righteous little hairy child!
"Fair? Do you think it's unfair? What about your deception? That's fair? You want to give Lancelot a chance, yes, you say it openly! As long as he is really as good as you said, he has a chance! But how did you do it? You forged the proof and deceived Arthur. What do you think Arthur is? The object of exploitation? Is this fair to Arthur? Is this fair to others who also want to compete for the Knighthood? And, do you think your deception can be hidden?"
"If you don't talk about me, the Grand Secretary will know the details of this family. What do you plan to do then? Let the Grand Secretary not perform his duties? Stop the Grand Secretary from telling the king the truth? Well, even if you can convince the Grand Secretary, what should Lord Lausan Biya do? Lord Lausan Biya's family is not dead! What if they hear it, what should you do? Do you let others recognize this fifth son who does not exist?"
"You ran to me with a reason that was simply untenable and shouting about unfairness? Then tell me, where is your fairness? What's more terrible is that you used Arthur again and again. After the matter was exposed, you unrepentantly bewitched Arthur again to contribute to your so-called fairness, and on the premise of destroying his interests... How can I believe you! You completely put your thoughts above Arthur! You never even thought about what impact it would have on Arthur. If everything goes as you wish, then what will Arthur do in the end? In this way, what good impact can you have on Arthur?"
At this time, the guards knocked on the door and came in.
"Take him into the dungeon! No one is allowed to let him out without my order." After that, Kai asked the guards to take away the lost Merlin. Arthur could only worry about it. He wanted to stop it, but he knew that Kai's personality was exactly the same as King Uther! If you stop it at this time, it would only be worse. Kai is tougher than King Uther. King Uther would also be worried that Arthur was his son, and he would be soft-hearted, but Kai would not!
Maybe, Kai would really draw his sword and cut off Meilin's head!
"Okay, Arthur now tells me where is that Lancelot?"
Arthur was also disturbed by Kai's preaching.
"He...he's gone, Merlin and I tried to keep him, but he felt that he was not qualified to stay, so he left... We originally wanted to convince you to go and get him back later..."
"Hmph! I'm still a little ashamed, otherwise my sword would be waiting for him!" Kai was in a better mood at this time. Just now, Kai really planned to kill Lancelot. Because Kai finally remembered where he had heard of this name.
This Lancelot is the one who gave King Arthur the hat of forgiveness!
Chapter completed!