The appearance of a black mist brought a disaster, but at the same time, it also brought a hero to Britain.
And not just any hero, but one who stepped out of historical myths, a legendary king revered by countless people.
King Arthur. A name known not just in Britain but renowned throughout the world.
And starting today, she is no longer a character from stories, no longer a figure historians debate, no longer someone that exists only in peoples imagination.
King Arthur appeared, and with great power and conviction, saved this nation.
When the black mist finally dissipated, when the massive monsters turned to ashes, when the people began licking their wounds and the nation started to rebuild, a call arose.
Restoration!
No—more accurately, return of governance!
Since the current royal family had shown no decent performance during the national crisis, and couldn't even protect themselves...
Since the great King Arthur demonstrated ruling-level strength, as well as care and dedication to the country and its people.
Then, what is wrong with the incompetent royal family returning power to a capable monarch?
Among the public, a grassroots campaign for a nationwide vote emerged to make it happen.
The movement was swiftly organized, starting in London and spreading across Britain.
Even Scotland stopped considering independence and actively participated in the referendum.
If King Arthur were to regain power and continue leading Great Britain, they would be the happiest.
Because, in a strict sense, they are the rightful descendants of the Britons from King Arthur's time, while the English are merely invaders.
At first, the royal family treated the referendum like a farce and ignored it.
But when it swept across the country and even the military began siding with Saber, they realized serious trouble was brewing.
But it was too late.
The prestige Saber earned in battle, combined with her legendary fame, completely overshadowed the royal family.
The decline of the empire upon which the sun never set—had begun with them.
A week after the London black mist incident, one piece of news shocked the world.
The British royal family abdicated. The legendary King Arthur, Artoria Pendragon, officially ascended the throne as Britain's new monarch.
The news came so suddenly and explosively that no government or leader around the world had time to prepare.
Shortly after Saber ascended the throne, the British Prime Minister, the golden-haired man who could never tame his hair, began a series of actions that left everyone speechless.
Quitting groups. Withdrawing from alliances. Aside from the United Nations, they announced withdrawal from all U.S.-affiliateAkatsuki s, including NATO.
This behavior sent a clear message to the world.
From today, Britain and the U.S. are completely parting ways. You go your way, and we go ours.
Upon hearing this news, Alexander Pierce directly smashed his office.
"What's wrong with these Brits? Just because they have a superhero, they're acting so cocky? Do they really think our doors are that easy to open, coming in and out as they please?"
"They're delusional. Draft me a strategy—sanctions! Heavy sanctions!"
"I want them to know what happens when you betray America. Let them learn a lesson, and let every scheming country out there see what happens to traitors!"
Alexander Pierce completely positioned himself on the moral high ground, as if he believed that Britain's withdrawal from the circle and refusing to play along was an unforgivable crime, a great betrayal.
He completely forgot that when Britain faced peril, it was him who stood by coldly, even attempting to profit from the situation.
But then again, Alexander Pierce represented typical American arrogance—always seeing others' faults, never reflecting on their own.
Faced with American sanctions, newly crowned Queen Saber showed a firm stance.
"There is not just one country in the world. We align with no one and are no one's vassal."
"The strength of a nation is the foundation of all things. Britain's economy is declining, so what we need is a non-aligned economic bloc—not a military alliance born of coercion."
"Britain's hope of rising again lies in the East. Its future lies in the East."
Saber spoke calmly in an interview.
At the same time, one word emerged in media circles: SCO.
(Shanghai Cooperation Organization).
Internal strife accelerates global collapse; only cooperation and mutual benefit can lead humanity beyond Earth.
Inside the palace, since Saber was now the queen, supporting roles and positions had to be filled.
Court officials, ministers, and most importantly—the consort, the king's spouse.
Kingship requires succession; only those who can carry on the legacy are considered a dynasty.
Although Saber looked young, matters of marriage and heirs still had to be arranged early.
After all, the world is unpredictable, and things can change unexpectedly.
No one knows which will come first: tomorrow or an accident.
Therefore, the matter of an heir must be brought up early, so that everyone can feel more secure knowing there is an heir.
As for the spouse, if a regular princess were to inherit the throne, finding a prince from another European country or an ordinary man of similar status would not be unacceptable.
Times had changed, after all.
But now, the monarch was King Arthur—a legendary hero from myth.
Thus, her spouse required careful consideration.
Someone suggested that the Prince of Asgard, Thor, should be a suitable match for our king in terms of status and ability.
This suggestion was quickly agreed upon by nearly everyone.
A legendary king of Earth and a legendary divine prince from myth coming together happily is definitely a tale worth praising.
A political marriage could re-establish Britain's ancient name: Great Britain.
It would also create diplomatic ties with Asgard, enabling resource and cultural exchange.
Great Britain could serve as humanity's window to Asgard, while Asgard could provide its advanced technology to help Britain rise again.
Wasn't that perfect?
Some even began to seek help through the council, asking the senior figures to assist in making connections.
Originally, Alexander Pierce should've been the perfect person for this—he led S.H.I.E.L.D., under which the Avengers technically operated.
But since he felt betrayed by Britain and had enforced sanctions, that door was closed.
Worse, upon learning of Britain's intentions, Pierce didn't help—he sabotaged.
You want to steal our hero? Dream on!
"Thor of Asgard and American scientist Jane Foster pledge eternal love!"
"A love that transcends planets and civilizations: the bridge between Asgard and Earth is built by science's brightest star—Dr. Jane Foster!"
"Dr. Foster has traveled to Asgard to build a home with Thor. Rumors say a child of love is already on the way!"
"An American scientist and an alien god—what powers will their interstellar child possess?"
…..
All sorts of gossip about Thor and Jane began to spread worldwide.
On one hand, they promoted Jane's excellence, while on the other hand, they solidified their relationship and molded it into a perfect match, a marriage made in heaven.
As a result, even if the people of Great Britain had any ideas, they would find it difficult to bring them up.
How could the legendary hero King Arthur possibly settle for someone else's leftovers?
Inside the palace, the ministers and officials of Great Britain were anxiously pulling their hair out, and the Prime Minister even made his golden hair look like a bird's nest once again.
"What do we do? Besides the Asgardian prince, who else is suitable to be our Queen's consort?"
Actually, there is someone else on Earth who would be suitable—the Prince of Wakanda, T'Challa, the future superhero Black Panther.
But the Wakandans had strange logic. While hiding their Vibranium tech and pretending to be poor, the old king went to the UN to beg.
This line of thinking, which normal people can't comprehend, has successfully deceived everyone, but in the process, they missed a seemingly perfect match for marriage.
Not really, after all, Great Britain is different from America. Over there, Uncle Sam can become president, but here, they would never allow an "Uncle Sam" prince consort to return.
"Keep looking!"
The Prime Minister left with his hair looking like a bird's nest, and the aides began to join in, pulling at their hair as well.
Compared to the anxiety of these ministers and officials, Saber, the person involved, didn't feel much.
Spouse? Heir?
She already has a spouse—one who granted her a second life and brought her back to this world to perform the heroic feat of saving the nation. No one else can fulfill that role.
And this person, in their role as her master, is currently riding a horse in the royal chambers, their posture elegant, movements bold, and actions vigorous and thorough.
The six arts of a gentleman include rites, music, archery, charioteering, calligraphy, and mathematics. Among these, "charioteering" originally meant driving a chariot, and after war chariots were phased out, the meaning of "charioteering" evolved into riding a horse.
Therefore, as a master, being skilled in driving and riding horses is quite normal.
In short, the matter of a spouse is not something the ministers need to worry about.
As for the heir, Saber is still young. What matters is that Su Ye is in the prime of life, and living for a hundred more years is no problem.
As long as Su Ye is alive, Saber will not die, so there is no need for an heir at all.
"By the way, I might have to go on a long trip soon," Su Ye said to Saber after finishing his ride.
There is currently no crisis on Earth, and Su Ye is a man with grand ambitions, his journey spanning the stars and the sea, so he will naturally not be confined to one place.
According to the storyline, after the crisis with the Dark Elves, the Aether particle will be sent by the Asgardians to the Collector.
The Collector lived in Knowhere, where the next plot would begin—Guardians of the Galaxy.
Since Su Ye has already left Earth and gone to Asgard, he naturally needs to enjoy a good trip around the universe.
However, this time, Saber cannot accompany him. She is the new king of Great Britain and must stay to oversee the situation, so they can only part for now.
Saber understands this, and being a king herself, she will not be burdened by romantic feelings.
So, after asking Su Ye to replenish her magic, ensuring she won't worry about lacking power for a long time, the two of them said their goodbyes.
…..
In Asgard, the Great Wall expeditionary force was packing their bags, preparing to leave.
They hadn't done much work but had enjoyed themselves.
They've had their fill of the beautiful scenery of Asgard, Jotunheim, and the other Nine Realms. The high-calorie food and low-intensity exercise have also made their bodies a bit rounder.
In the end, this otherworldly journey expanded their horizons, showing them that there is always more beyond what they know—there are worlds within worlds, realms beyond realms.
"So… we're not going back to Earth? We're roaming the universe instead?"
Someone quietly said in the crowd.
Another pointed at Su Ye leading the group. "That's up to Uncle Su. If you have questions, ask him."
No one said more. Su Ye's prestige in the Guardians was unquestioned.
Plus—traveling the cosmos on public funds while still getting paid? Only a fool would say no.
Soon, with Heimdall's help, they began their interstellar journey.
Asgard also has spaceships, but in comparison, they prefer the Rainbow Bridge—a simple, direct, and powerful mode of transportation.
Voice-activated teleportation—leave whenever you want, wherever you wish to go, you can get there quickly, without having to search for parking or pay parking fees. It's much more convenient than flying a spaceship.
However, for people like Su Ye, a spaceship is still necessary. They can use the Rainbow Bridge to leave Asgard, but after that, if they want to move to other spaces, they will have to rely on themselves.
Their spaceship was modified from the previous Quinjet fighter.
Originally, the Quinjet they arrived in had been upgraded by Tony in its power system to enhance its flying capabilities.
But during their time in Asgard, Tony and Banner further upgraded the Quinjet using Asgardian magical technology, along with materials like Uru metal.
This greatly improved its capabilities for space travel and flight speed.
Unfortunately, Asgard lacked warp tech, so their Quinjet still lagged behind Star-Lord's Milano.
And this time, their goal is to solve this problem.