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IBHJ Chapter 186

"Whew... It's getting chilly out here! Feels like the weather's about to take a turn. It wasn't this cold just a few days ago," Merlin exclaimed, shivering and trembling despite the palace's lit fires. The cold air still lingered.

Merlin glanced at Shirou, who appeared as composed as ever, and inquired, "My king, aren't you feeling cold?"

Shirou smiled in response and said, "I'm fine."

"I guess I have to retract what I said before. Your body is resilient," Merlin commented.<...

IBHJ Chapter 185

It has been more than a month since the ceremony, and the recipients of the medals still feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. They hold their heads high and proudly display their medals to others, basking in the envy and admiration they receive.

Some even declare that they will pass down the medals to their descendants, so that future generations can see how their ancestors made such significant contributions to Camelot.

On the other hand, those who did not receive medals are...

IBHJ Chapter 184

Shirou instructed Merlin to present the prepared medals to the crowd, emphasizing that each medal represented a symbol of glory and honor, and that only those with exemplary character were worthy of wearing them.

The people erupted in enthusiastic applause. In Camelot, and indeed throughout Europe, heroes were held in high esteem. Any soldier who had made a significant contribution during the Great Migration, even those who were retired or injured, would receive a bronze or silver medal...

IBHJ Chapter 183

Everyone, including Agravain, Geraint, Lucan, and other officials who were highly attuned to political matters, were all wondering the same thing: what was King Arthur's true intention?

Even Morgan, who was observing the situation, couldn't help but furrow her brows and question what Shirou was planning.

As someone who had previously held power over Orkney and held a high leadership position, Morgan was well aware that the appearance of someone with significant military prestige w...

IBHJ Chapter 182

Camelot's army composition is modeled after that of the Roman Empire, using cohorts as the fundamental tactical unit and organized into legions. A typical Roman legion consisted of 4,500 to 6,000 soldiers.

Despite Shirou's inclusion of bandits, he still couldn't assemble a legion of Roman Empire proportions, so he created a framework and gradually added to it.

He disbanded the bandits and reorganized them into different types of units, assigning them to Gawain and other leaders fo...

IBHJ Chapter 181

In the past two days, Shirou had been occupied with a flurry of tasks, leaving him with little time to rest. However, there was a glimmer of relief as people sent by the lords had finally arrived.

Following a brief welcome ceremony, he assigned the newcomers to their respective departments before dismissing them.

Meanwhile, Agravain had also assembled a group of officials from Cornwall, consisting of both nobles and literate commoners who had been drafted as soldiers. However, des...

IBHJ Chapter 180

After successfully driving away the last group of magical beasts for the day, Artoria came to a halt. Though she had the urge to pursue and eliminate them, she was the sole protector of the front lines. If she were to give chase, there was a risk of leaving the civilians behind the defense line vulnerable to potential magical beasts attacks.

Above all, she recognized that she wouldn't have been able to catch up to them even if she tried. In truth, beneath her lion helmet, her complexion...

IBHJ Chapter 179

Although nationalizing the land may seem like a solution, Shirou must exercise caution due to the social norms and power dynamics of the ancient era. As most of the land belongs to the nobles, he cannot act recklessly without risking the loyalty of those who have supported him in the past. While Cornwall may be an exception with weaker noble influence, promoting this idea to cities like Tintagel would be unwise.

To avoid alienating his allies and supporters, he must proceed carefully an...

IBHJ Chapter 178

Merlin looked confused as he pointed to the pile of documents on the table and asked, "You called me here just to handle these paperwork?"

Shirou simply nodded in response.

Merlin complained, "What's going on? I'm a magus! I'm a court mage! What kind of magus handles government affairs?"

Shirou pointed to himself, "I do. Stop wasting time and go handle them. Otherwise, I'll have Kay entertain you properly."

Merlin's expression turned sour at the mention of Kay, and he ...

IBHJ Chapter 177

Shirou was being showered with proposals from various officials in charge of production and manufacturing, including fishery, mining, and handicrafts. The requests were piling up, and it was getting overwhelming.

To make matters worse, Gawain was also by his side, insisting on getting soldiers. The chaos was starting to take a toll on him, and he felt numb from the sheer volume of demands being made of him.

He directed the officials of the production and manufacturing industries t...

IBHJ Chapter 176

Barton Fortress.

Vortigern sat on his throne and lightly tapped his armrest, his expression somewhat unpleasant.

Meksis asked, "My lord, it seems like you're feeling a bit restless."

Vortigern glanced at him and sighed, "I am aware of Camelot's strength. That wall was once a bulwark that Ywain and I defended together, and although I was prepared for it, I did not anticipate Ywain fortifying it to this extent. Conquering Camelot may take us years."

"Should we consider a...

IBHJ Chapter 175

After the banquet, King Ban invited Shirou to visit his castle and he readily accepted the invitation.

As they walked and talked ahead, Merlin couldn't help but feel bitter inside. Lancelot kept asking him about Shirou's swordsmanship, and he didn't know how to answer. Should he tell the truth that Shirou's skills were mediocre or lie and say that they were exceptional? If he had known about this beforehand, he wouldn't have gone on this trip!

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IBHJ Chapter 174

"Why are you still wasting time, Arax? Prince Lancelot is waiting," Shirou said in a cold tone. "Don't ruin the mood and make sure you have a 'proper' match with him."

Shirou emphasized the word 'proper' with a threatening tone, making it clear he meant business.

It was obvious that if Merlin dared to slack off now, he would not hesitate to give him a beating when they returned. He would even enlist the help of Morgan, Artoria, and the others!

The verbal sparring between the...

IBHJ Chapter 173

At nightfall, King Ban hosted a grand banquet at the palace to entertain Shirou and his fifty warriors.

Amidst the clinking of glasses and cups, King Ban sat on his throne and lifted his glass in a toast to Shirou, "King Arthur, to be honest, I have heard much of Camelot's reputation for some time now. When your father, Uther, was still alive, I praised him as a hero and believed his successor would be no less. And now, having seen you, it is clear that my beliefs were justified!"

IBHJ Chapter 172

One of the generals sneered, "King Arthur, you speak so boldly! The dire state of Britain has already been reported by our merchants. It's said that you were defeated by Vortigern and fled in panic!"

Shirou sneered, "You're trusting the words of merchants? Hmph, it seems that this general is nothing more than that! A so-called general like you wouldn't even be considered worthy of service in my kingdom."

The general glared in anger, "What did you say!?"

Shirou responded conf...

IBHJ Chapter 171

"King Arthur? The king of Britain? I've heard of King Uther, but who exactly is King Arthur?" King Ban asked.

"He is the successor to King Uther," Lancelot replied. "Haven't you heard the recent rumors about King Arthur? He pulled the sword from the stone, traveled throughout Britain, and is renowned as the Red Dragon of Britain!"

"When did King Uther have a successor? Isn't he still at odds with the Saxons?"

"Father, that's old news. According to rumors from the returning m...

IBHJ Chapter 170

Merlin asked, "What is your plan?"

Shirou responded with a smile, "What other choice do I have? I'll need to rely on my wits."

He then proceeded to visit Morgan's workshop, where she warmly greeted him.

"Sister, are you familiar with alchemy?"

Morgan confidently replied, "Of course!"

"In that case, can you produce bronze?"

She confidently replied, "Of course. Is there a particular reason for your inquiry?"

He projected a Gae Bolg and questioned, "Is i...

IBHJ Chapter 169

During the Western Roman Empire era, the Romans were skilled in producing iron tools. However, they used a low-temperature smelting method for wrought iron that prevented the production of steel, and made it challenging to separate iron and slag. Moreover, carbon could not penetrate quickly, which resulted in the empire's low iron production capacity.

Interestingly, there were court mages and wandering magi who practiced alchemy to create various metals, including the legendary mythril....

IBHJ Chapter 168

Shirou's magical reinforcement allowed him to walk despite his weakened state from excessive blood loss, although he couldn't move with the same vigor as before.

What's more concerning is that Cornwall's negative emotions were particularly strong, causing the black mud to absorb and convert magical energy at an incredibly efficient rate - almost three times more than that of Tintagel per day.

Merlin accompanied Shirou to the internal affairs hall, where Bedivere and others were in...

IBHJ Chapter 167

February 19, 1999, Friday.

Fuyuki City.

The sky resembled a vast expanse of deep blue velvet, with the early spring sun beaming down from high above like a precious gem. Judging by the sun's position, it was likely around 4 o'clock in the afternoon.

At Homurahara Academy

"Ding ding ding..."

The loud sound of the bell echoed throughout the Academy, and instantly, a clamor erupted across the entire school. Students poured out of their classes, chatting and laughing...

IBHJ Chapter 166

All eyes, including those of Agravain, Lucan, and Geraint, were trained on Shirou. The people from Caerleon held onto hope that Shirou would be favorable towards them, while the Cornwall delegation regarded him with suspicion, uncertain if he would display impartiality.

Shirou shut his eyes, and after a brief moment of silence, he opened them and directed his gaze towards Bedivere. "According to the kingdom's laws, how is theft punished?"

"Are you saying that King Arthur will pass...

IBHJ Chapter 165

Shirou used Merlin's Clairvoyance to select the optimal route for their journey. After traveling for a day and a night, everyone's faces were marked by exhaustion, but they knew they were getting close to Cornwall.

To ensure a seamless entry into Cornwall, Shirou had dispatched Agravain ahead to inform the lord of their arrival.

As to why Agravain had been chosen over Bedivere, it was simply a matter of selecting the most suitable person for the task at hand.

Bedivere had a ...

IBHJ Chapter 164

After some thought, Shirou had come to the difficult decision of abandoning Camelot. However, this choice also meant forfeiting any hope of reclaiming Wales.

Geographically, the island of Britain is divided into three distinct regions: Scotland situated to the north, England positioned to the south, and Wales located to the west.

At present, the Picts have control over Scotland, while the Saxons have taken over the northern region of England, centered around the city of Londinium....

IBHJ Chapter 163

Merem Solomon couldn't recall exactly when it had happened. He used to be an ordinary villager, but his life was forever altered when he discovered his innate ability to summon daemons. With this newfound power, he could grant people's wishes, and the ignorant villagers hailed him as a divine child.

To prevent Merem from leaving the village, the villagers resorted to a gruesome act. They dismembered him and enshrined his remains. According to their beliefs, "the appearance of a god cann...

IBHJ Chapter 162

Tristan's plan proved to be highly successful. Not only did they manage to eliminate the enemy's commander, but they also buried over 20,000 magical beasts in the volcano. As a result, the enemy had no choice but to temporarily halt their offensive, leading to a stalemate.

However, Shirou's forces also suffered significant casualties. Despite initially consisting of around 2,000 soldiers, their numbers were reduced to a mere 724 after a thorough inventory was conducted.

Artoria's ...

IBHJ Chapter 161

Onlookers gazed at the two towering giants, wondering why their king possessed such terrifying creations. However, due to the presence of an external enemy, many assumed that the giants were Mystic Codes given to him by Morgan.

The two Evils divided into countless hands and began attacking the magical beasts on either side of the road. While the large hands were effective in slaying the creatures, the smaller ones that split off were easily ripped apart by the stronger and sturdier magi...

IBHJ Chapter 160

Palino stood in the military camp, his gaze fixed on the battlefield through his Mystic Code Lens. As he watched, he couldn't help but chuckle to himself. "The castle's barrier won't hold for much longer," he said to his comrade. "It seems they're preparing to make their final stand. Give the order for the cavalry to prepare to attack."

The adjutant turned to Palino and asked, "General, do you think there's a chance they might abandon the castle and retreat?"

Palino shook his head...

IBHJ Chapter 159

The entire meeting room was immediately engulfed in silence. Despite having access to Merlin's Clairvoyance, they still faced a staggering power gap of nearly twenty times their own force.

To execute this plan, they would require nearly 2,000 soldiers to break through the army of nearly 30,000 magical beasts, and then charge into the Saxon army of roughly 10,000 in order to capture the commander.

Who could possibly carry out such a daunting task? Who possessed the courage to attem...

IBHJ Chapter 158

"Artoria!"

Artoria heart tightened at the sound of her sister's voice. She turned to face Morgan, who was calling out to her.

"What's the matter, sister?" Artoria asked, trying to maintain a serious tone despite her growing apprehension.

Without explaining, Morgan simply said, "Come with me." Artoria followed her sister, unsure of what was about to happen.

Morgan led Artoria to her makeshift magic workshop. As they approached the entrance, Artoria hesitated and spoke u...

IBHJ Chapter 157

The magical beasts moved in unison with the flying wyverns, dancing as one. The air was filled with the sound of cannons firing magical energy, creating a deafening clash of power. It was evident that the invaders did not rely on human forces to attack, but solely relied on these creatures from the Age of Gods to carry out their assault.

The soldiers on the fortress were all occupied with their respective duties.

Shirou stood on the city wall for a long time and then returned to t...