Fortunately, the current Arthur was no longer the green youngster he had been, and was now capable of concealing his emotions well, so the Old Monk didn't detect anything amiss.
Backed by Lu Yu, the Old Monk and Arthur formed an alliance, their fates now inextricably intertwined. Presently, they had to fight side by side, first confronting that cunning Demon.
"Judging by the reaction of the Will of the World, it's likely that the Demon has succeeded, and there's a strong possibility that there's been trouble with the God of the Forest within," the Old Monk quickly switched roles and began strategizing for Arthur.
"What should we do then? With our current strength, it's impossible to contend with a Divine Spirit," Arthur frowned and said.
Although he held the Sword in the Stone, it was the Sword of the King, which could exert its greatest power only when gathering a crowd to become King. Currently without a domain, the sword's might couldn't be fully unleashed.