Why did sir Bedivere try to hide king Arthur's sword?

Sir Bedivere tried to hide King Arthur's sWord, Excalibur, to honor his king's final wishes. After Arthur was mortally wounded in battle, he instructed Bedivere to return the sWord to the Lady of the Lake, symbolizing the end of his reign and the magic of Arthurian legend. Bedivere initially hesitated, struggling with the task, as he wanted to keep the sWord as a reminder of Arthur's greatness. Ultimately, he obeyed, signifying loyalty and the transition from Arthur's era to a new future.