Author's Note: Here we have part 28 of my ongoing reveal arc. Thank you to everyone who has been reviewing, alerting, and following this story. You're all awesome. Read and review!

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Chapter 73- Reassurance

Merlin's voice softened, wanting his next words to finally get through to his king.

"You're my friend Arthur. You have been, and you always will be. And you will be the greatest king Camelot has ever seen. I know it! I'd believe that without ever knowing of the prophecy because I know you."

Arthur was still speechless, but there was a reluctant hope growing in his eyes, and Merlin smiled when he saw it.

"Yes, I started protecting you because of who I was told you were going to be, but I stayed because of who I know you are."