Chapter 54: Artoria: I Understand, Everything is Arranged by the Archbishop
"Lux, that… is that you?"
As the light screen ended, Artoria was eager to see it.
Lux pondered for a moment and said, "If nothing happened, I should be right."
Speaking of this, he scratched his head, "However, to appear in such an embarrassing way, I really don't know what to say."
Artoria was stunned: "Don't you know what it is?"
Lux: "Why do you think I know what's going on?"
Artoria was stunned for a moment: "But you clearly seem very clear about the situation on the light screen."
Lux: "Didn't I say it? I am the observer and connector of Counter Force, so I can access a lot of information so I can know some information."
Not a lie, Counter Force is in his hands, and it's natural to set the status of observer and connector.
It's also true to consult information. In another world, watching TV dramas, searching for information on the internet, reading popular science, etc. All are sources of information and intelligence.
It's not that Lux is lying, he just didn't say it clearly.
Therefore, even Artoria's intuitive skills didn't have any vigilance against his lies.
In fact, Lux wouldn't be vigilant even if he was really lying, because Artoria's intuitive skills were given to her by him, and before she gained transcendent power, the girl had an instinctive vigilance and could feel other people's hatred towards her.
But does Lux have any ill intentions towards Artoria?
No, although he is full of lies and only a few words are true, he has no ill intentions towards Artoria.
In this regard alone, Lux has indeed achieved it, and there is nothing wrong with that.
That's why Artoria trusts him so much and values him so much.
In this mood, Artoria was very relaxed and even a little happy, because it means that even though she gained transcendent power, her relationship with Lux wouldn't change at all.
But…
She became a little emotional again, and didn't puff up her cheeks sweetly and say: "So Lux, you've been a member of Counter Force for a long time, and you haven't told me anything."
Lux spread his hands: "There's no choice, Lia, you weren't a transcendent before, and although I am the operator of Counter Force, I am the connector and observer, and my task is to be responsible for connection and observation."
"The so-called connector is to act as a liaison between Counter Force and combat operators like you, and tell you some important information. And observation means observing the extraordinary world and the development of human civilization."
"Actually, my power is very weak. I can't compare to fighters like you at all. I'm more like a logistics expert."
Artoria pondered for a moment: "Lux, do you know many people like me?"
Lux shook his head and said earnestly: "Except for you, I haven't seen a second operator of Counter Force at this time. I don't rule out the possibility of meeting you in the future, but you are the only one now. Actually, being an operator of Counter Force is also strange, believe it or not? I heard a voice calling me while I was dreaming, and I answered in a daze."
"When I woke up, I was surprised to find that I had become a member of Counter Force. After that, I was transferred to Aoba International High School, and then I unexpectedly met you…"
At the end of his speech, his face was full of emotion, this is true, emotion from the real appearance.
After all…
This is how he was dragged into this world, and he was truly brought through time in a daze.
Artoria nodded thoughtfully after hearing this: "So, you didn't approach me intentionally, but maybe Counter Force arranged for you to approach me?"
Lux: "It must have just been a coincidence."
'What a bad arrangement, I said it was an accident.'
However, Artoria couldn't hear his thoughts. She said with a serious face: "No, no, no, Lux, you are too naive. Although there are coincidences in this world, things that are too coincidental are not necessarily true."
"Think about it, somehow you became an observer of Counter Force, and then coincidentally moved to Aoba High School, and coincidentally met me, and I inherited the legacy as King Arthur not long ago, becoming a transcendent, and also a contributor to the members of Counter Force."
"All these coincidences combined are completely deliberately arranged by someone. I have many reasons to believe that this is what the Archbishop did, and you are the connector he specially arranged for me!"
Lux: "…"
Artoria: "Lux, do you think my analysis is wrong?"
Lux: "Mm, it makes sense. The logic is consistent and perfect."
'If I wasn't the Archbishop you called me, I would believe it myself…'
On the other hand, Artoria received Lux's approval and said with a serious face: "After all, this coincidence is not a random selection of people. Looking at the light screen, all of us who were selected appeared on the light screen."
"This proves that we all have special identities. Even if Lux was seriously injured when you appeared on the light screen, I believe there will be a reversal later. Otherwise, Counter Force wouldn't choose to let a small role like a close friend be one of them."
It's true that there will be a reversal later, but if you guess directly, the reversal won't be strong enough.
But forget it, this reversal is not just for Artoria, but Lux's attempt, an attempt to let himself gain a template and gain transcendent power.
Although he is a spokesperson for the world and has a lot of power, he can also create powerful characters in fantasy like King Arthur, and give power to Artoria who is a companion of this world.
However, Lux himself is just a 'human' with extreme physical fitness like ordinary humans. He doesn't have transcendent power.
Because, if you want to truly use something like a module, you have to 'believe' it.
Believe that it's real, believe that it exists, believe that it's not just an illusion.
Artoria believes it, so she perfectly integrates her template.
But can Lux do it?
He also wants to hypnotize himself and say that this is true, but his subconscious clearly tells him that it's all wrong, created by his own fantasy combined with the fantasy power of this world.
The hardest thing a person does is to deceive himself, especially someone like Lux.
This is very confusing. At least Lux is helpless. There aren't many good ways at first. He can only temporarily gain transcendent power by consuming fantasy power.
It wasn't until Artoria's last level five mystery attack that she gained power in her belief when she released her Noble Phantasm, and Lux saw her light.
If…
If he added himself to the role of public execution in the light curtain, and then gradually created living characters to absorb the power of faith, then he could use the power of faith as a foundation, integrate the pattern created by the fantasy power, and then use it himself. Just like a pilot controlling a Gundam, use this special set of modules to gain extraordinary power that can be used at any time without having to constantly consume fantasy power, allowing him to truly become a transcendent!