I never imagined a world in which Arthur and Merlin actually ended up with independent lives. I'm sad for them but happy they're each living at their full potential.

Aw sweet Merlin. Glad he has Arthur.

I did not see that coming. I knew she'd try something against Merlin's kingdom but hadn't expected the mutiny!

Such a perfect reunion. Two typos in this chapter - your writing is so absolutely perfect and error free that it felt like a shock or accomplishment to find a typo haha. P. it's a compliment, I've never come across another fic with such good editing.

So proud of Arthur! And so I'm character, I can totally see that happening.

Alright so I had to skip to chapter 27 to prepare myself for the upcoming disappointment that Merlin would give up the throne and go back to Arthur, which always seems to happen in royal Merlin fics. Very excited that based on brief skimming that doesn't seem to be the case. Yay!

Hahahaha my favorite part of this fic so far is Merlin telling Kilgharrah to go do whatever it is he does all day. I don't know why I love that line so much, but I do.

My heart hurts for Merlin. Lovely writing though and everyone seems perfectly in character.

This is my first free weekend in over a month where I got to just wake up at 8 am and sit in bed all day. I prefer sunny days, but there are still good vibes from a cloudy, drizzling day like today. So I wanted to read one of my favorite stories, something I've read 3 or so times already, and relax all day reading. Thanks for writing this lovely story and sharing with us because I was able to forget the time and the world for several hours and enjoy reading this world, where Merlin is royalty and everything turns out happy in the end and I got to picture Merlin with longer hair, dressed as a King

This is great! Thank you so much for sharing!

great story! I love it!

Just reread this. Lovely story:)

This is a lovely romp in an old fandom of mine. I don't generally read royal Merlin fics, but this one was great fun. I particularly appreciated the approach to Merlin's relationship with Mordred-it reminds me of the prophecies in Harry Potter that only have power if acted on. The lines of succession were sensible and the evolution of various characters refreshing. Well done!

I love this story. your imagery is very good.

very well written