Reborn in Type-Moon, My Sister is Aoko Aozaki

"So, who exactly did these rumors come from?"

Inside the workroom, Artoria didn't even have the heart to look at the official documents in her hand. Her pretty face, which usually carried a serious and somewhat majestic air, was now creased with a deep frown, her expression grim.

If she hadn't noticed that Bedivere's spirits seemed a little off lately, and that he kept looking at her with an expression that said, "Even so, I will still protect you," and pressed him for the truth, she would still be completely in the dark right now.

"It seems to have started with Tristan. After all, you go to En's room every night now. It's a little difficult not to be seen."

Merlin raised an eyebrow teasingly. He glanced out the window at the Knights of the Round Table in the courtyard, who were sparring with the boy as if nothing had happened, and couldn't help but think that their acting skills were pretty decent.

"I-I'm only doing that to prevent that woman Morgan from trying any more of her schemes! It's to protect En!"

Artoria retorted subconsciously, her expression dead serious. However, the ahoge on her head, which had long since grown back, was now wobbling in a fluster.

"Alright, let's just say it's like that. But how are you going to handle this? Although given the Round Table's loyalty to you, they won't spread this matter to the outside, leaving it alone will still be a problem."

"Or are you planning to just admit to it?"

The corners of Merlin's mouth curled up, his tone tinged with schadenfreude. After all, a young woman disguised as a man, being rumored by her own subordinates to be fond of men... It was certainly a bit tragic, but also couldn't help but be a little amusing.

"...How can I admit to something like this? I don't care about myself, but it wouldn't be good if everyone misunderstood En as well."

Artoria shot Merlin an irritated glare and sighed helplessly.

To be honest, when she first heard the rumor, she was a little flustered. But after carefully considering some countermeasures, she had decided to reveal certain things. After all, for the Knights of the Round Table who had already decided to serve her with their lives and honor, it was no longer right to keep some things hidden.

Of course, more importantly, she was already annoyed enough with the populace urging her to marry. Artoria had no desire to be rushed by her own knights as well.

"Have you made up your mind? It's possible some might leave you over this. After all, this could be considered a form of 'betrayal'."

Merlin's smile faded as he asked the girl seriously. Fou, who had been resting on the workroom floor, also opened its eyes at this moment and glanced at Artoria.

"It's fine. I trust them, and this is my own choice. Go and call En and all the members of the Round Table here, Merlin."

In the sunlight, the girl wore a smile, her holy, cerulean eyes filled with determination and dignity. Even without a crown on her head or a throne to sit upon, she still radiated an air of majesty.

"...I understand."

Merlin nodded and did not try to dissuade her further.

In his eyes, the girl perhaps no longer needed his counsel. She had already become a worthy king.

[Your sister Artoria summons you and all the Knights of the Round Table from the courtyard.]

[Although you are somewhat confused and don't understand what your sister intends to do, you still follow the Round Table Knights to the workroom.]

[But what you never expected was for your sister to reveal her true gender to the Knights of the Round Table. Merlin does not stop her; in fact, he takes the opportunity to tell you all about the plan he and King Uther had in the past.]

[The Knights of the Round Table are greatly shocked by this, each at a loss for words as they fall into silence. Among them, Agravain is particularly devastated, letting out a cry of disbelief.]

[Just as you are about to step forward and say something out of worry, your sister Artoria tells the knights to go and rest, stating that she will not force them to remain loyal to her. Those who are willing to continue following her are to meet her in the Round Table Hall in three days' time.]

[Of course, your sister also hopes that the Round Table Knights can keep this secret for her. After that, she says no more, allowing the crestfallen knights to leave the workroom.]

[Finally, after everyone has left, you can't help but ask your sister why.]

[But your sister just smiles and says, "Some things are far more important than this. Besides, they chose to follow me because they chose to believe in me. So I must return that same trust." ]

[You don't quite understand what more important things your sister is referring to, and she does not explain.]

[Helpless, amidst your anxiety over whether the Knights of the Round Table will leave, three days finally pass.]

[Fortunately, although the fact that 'King Arthur is actually a woman' was a bit hard for the Round Table Knights to accept at first, what you don't know is that these men had already come to terms with the 'shocking fact' that 'the King actually likes men.']

[So, since learning the truth that day, after careful consideration, the Knights of the Round Table ultimately decide to continue serving your sister and are willing to guard this secret together.]

[This brings you a great sense of relief. You and your sister Artoria thank the Knights of the Round Table for their trust and support.]

[Just then, Gawain seems to remember something and suddenly speaks up.]

["By the way, since His Majesty is actually a woman, then can't the succession problem be solved? If His Majesty and Lord En were to get mar—pfft!"]

[However, before Gawain can finish speaking, you hear a pained whimper, followed by your sister Artoria's somewhat unnatural laughter reaching your ears. She laughs as she says:]

["It seems Sir Gawain has accidentally eaten something bad. I'll arrange for someone to take him to rest for a bit. I hope you will all get along well and refrain from casually saying things that shouldn't be said." ]

[Your sister Artoria grabs the back of Gawain's collar, who looks as if he's been struck hard in the abdomen, and drags him out of the Round Table Hall, making the remaining knights understand something in that moment as they all exchange glances.]

[But you, unable to see the outside world, can only blink in bewilderment, not knowing what has just happened.]

[In any case, this matter has finally come to a close, and the bond of trust between you, your sister, and the Knights of the Round Table has deepened.]

[Only occasionally, when you and your sister Artoria are together, can you feel the strange gazes of the other Round Table Knights on you.]

[It's a feeling as if they are expecting something, yet also anxious, but ultimately choosing to watch over you from the side, a sense of care and watchfulness.]

[You are somewhat confused by these gazes, but whenever you ask, the Round Table Knights pretend not to know anything and quickly change the subject. With no other choice, you can only suppress this doubt, and life returns to how it was before.]

[But while the Round Table Knights now know the reason why your sister Artoria will not marry, the common people do not, and the related rumors grow more and more intense.]

[And one night, when you return to your room, Merlin comes to find you about this very matter.]

"So, is there something you need, Merlin?"

The familiar scent of flowers filled the room the moment he entered. Aozaki Rin faced the direction of Merlin's breathing and asked, puzzled.

"It's nothing, I just came to ask for a little favor."

Merlin sat down in a chair as if he owned the place and stretched. Fou, who had been on his shoulder, leaped onto the boy's shoulder, much to Merlin's slight annoyance.

"A favor?"

"That's right. You should have heard by now that the people of Britain are worried about the issue of the heir to the throne. As long as Artoria does not marry, this anxiety will never disappear."

"But, isn't Sister a girl?"

Aozaki Rin frowned, feeling that there was a very serious problem here. Because this was the one thing the people were hoping for that his sister seemingly could not do.

"Mhm, that is indeed a problem, but that's not the key issue. In the perception of the people, 'King Arthur is a man, so it is normal for him to take a wife.' To maintain this perception, and also to stabilize Artoria's throne, this is something that must be done, even if we don't want to."

Merlin glanced at the boy, cleared his throat, and said with a straight face.

"Therefore, I plan to use illusion magic to hold a wed... ahem, a ceremony for Artoria, to make everyone in the city believe that she has in fact 'taken a wife.' This way, there will be no more problems in the future."

"However, holding that ceremony requires a lot of prior preparation. And most importantly, it requires your assistance, En."

"Me?" Aozaki Rin was taken aback. Although he didn't quite understand what "ceremony" Merlin was talking about, he could sense its importance.

And so, the boy smiled with pure sincerity and said earnestly.

"It's fine. I also hope to be of help to Sister. Whatever you need my help with, just let me know."

Seeing the boy before him believe his words without a moment's hesitation, Merlin felt a pang of guilt and averted his gaze. But after a moment, he took a deep breath, suppressing the guilt in his heart.

After all, anyone in the Round Table could see what kind of feelings Artoria held for the boy.

They could wait, patiently waiting for the girl and the boy's relationship to blossom, but the people could not.

Merlin sighed softly, as if lamenting his disciple's spinelessness in a certain area.

Then he lowered his voice, as if afraid others might hear, leaned in close to the boy's ear, and, after embellishing the matter with masterfully chosen words, explained what he needed help with.

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