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Clearly entertaining! Bravo! I enjoyed reading this so much and I applaud how well grounded the medieval atmosphere is. Especially for the part of the contest to choose the court sorcerer. Every description of spells and characters in that fragment was delicately worded, I could see images of that scene very clearly in my head.

The first cut, where they explain Arthur's reaction to magic, was a success in terms of narrative, it really accentuated a good start for the rhythm and humor that the fic later presents.

I admit I get a little angry at Arthur as he continues to underestimate Merlin because HOW DARE HE?! However, I can never stay angry for long at the idiot, especially if he is as cheesy as in this fic. His pining is delicious, it doesn't go beyond the ooc but it remains in a princely internal gallantry worthy of fairy tales

And bravo for Merlin's displays of magic! I waited throughout the series for more scenes like the ones this fic describes. He deserved his "Wanda-switching-Scarlet-Witch" moment. (In his case, Merlin-switching-to-emrys) Demonstrating that he is pure power, a force of nature, the embodiment of his prophecies. There were hints of that in the series, but I imagine that, a he was still young, they didn't let him exploit his full potential. So it was very satisfying to read this fic where he freely overflows with power.

Chapters: 2/2 Fandom: Merlin (TV) Rating: Mature Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin) Characters: Merlin (Merlin), Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gaius (Merlin), Lancelot (Merlin), Morgana (Merlin), Mordred (Merlin), Gwen (Merlin), Geoffrey of Monmouth (Merlin), Gwaine (Merlin), Leon (Merlin), Elyan (Merlin), Percival (Merlin), Lot (Merlin), Original Male Character(s), don't worry no OC is super important Additional Tags: Magic Revealed, Merlin's Magic Revealed (Merlin), Post-Magic Reveal, Court Sorcerer Merlin (Merlin), BAMF Merlin (Merlin), BAMF Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), King Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Arthur Pendragon Knows About Merlin's Magic (Merlin), magic legalization, Pining, Mutual Pining, Idiots in Love, they're so stupid guys, POV Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Emotionally Constipated Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Top Merlin (Merlin), Bottom Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), arthur likes that Merlin can beat him up I know this to be true in my heart, Everyone Knows About Merlin's Magic (Merlin), Canon-Typical Violence, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, War, Magical War, Blood and Injury, Kissing, Sexual Tension, Mild Sexual Content, Undressing, Rough Kissing, Restraints, Light Bondage, Light Dom/sub, Light Angst, ITS MOSTLY FLUFFY ACTUALLY Summary:

Arthur sputtered. “I-I’m not sure that’s wise, I mean, no — I —”

Merlin interrupted. “That sounds like a good idea to me! No offense, but you guys are pretty useless against magical opponents.” He threw a smile at Lancelot that the Knight returned. “I mean, what’s the use having the most powerful sorcerer in the world on your payroll if you don’t use him?”

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