The Bright Sword: A Novel of King Arthur

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of graphic violence, death, child abuse, and transgender discrimination.

As the remaining three knights and Nimue travel back to Camelot, they find the shield of Sir Three Scepters, which they recognize. It turns out that the knight whom Collum killed was Sir Bleoberys. Soon, a group of soldiers meets the group and tells them that King Galahad awaits them. Collum is pleasantly shocked: This means that God brought Galahad back from the dead and finally gave Britain a perfect ruler.

However, when the knights head in, they see Lancelot instead of Galahad. Lancelot reveals that his real name is Galahad; his son is named after him. Constantine managed to convince Lancelot to become king. Melehan, who is present in the hall, gave up his right to the throne after Lancelot made him ruler of the Orkneys. Collum supposes that Lancelot is the best option they have. However, Lancelot surprises the group by suddenly strangling young Melehan to death and attacking Collum.

Lancelot reveals that he killed Constantine and is glad for Arthur’s death. Arthur had turned too soft against Pagans. Lancelot now plans to make Britain a Christian kingdom such as Arthur never dared.