Fate: I Will Eventually Become the Hero of Justice (Part 2)

Chapter 251

For an entire year, Shirou had been plagued by worry and speculation since the day he had fainted and frightened himself. Not even his usual coping mechanisms of picking on Guinevere, taking advantage of Scathach's silliness, or even the pure and innocent smiles of Galahad and Arcueid could dispel this emotion.

Shirou ultimately reached a conclusion that women were just too dangerous, particularly women like Morgan. If he ever found himself in the presence of such a woman again, he vowed to keep his distance and stay far away.

After a year of contemplation, he finally resolved his doubts and made a clear decision about his intentions.

If nothing happened, everything would be fine.

But if something did happen and a child was born, he vowed to do his best to love and take full responsibility for that child. He would even go to great lengths to bring the child and its mother back to the present day, even if it meant facing a singularity or suddenly stumbling upon Chaldea.

Shirou possessed a far-sighted and broad-minded nature, yet his strong sense of responsibility remained at his core. Responsibility was an unwavering value for him. When he bore the heavy crown, his instinct wasn't to flee, but rather to devise ways to save the kingdom. Even after unifying all of Britain, his strong sense of responsibility drove him to plot Crimson Moon's death.

He sighed. "But it would be better if nothing happened at all."

As they rode towards Cornwall, Gawain's expression was serious, as if he was bracing for an imminent and dangerous war. Shirou found it strange and asked, "Gawain, what's with that expression? Are you worried about Morgan's inheritance, or the upcoming war?"

Gawain pondered for a while before asking hesitantly, "My king... when the final war is over, will you... will you truly depart?"

Shirou smiled faintly and replied, "I hail from 'Avalon'; it's where I belong. I have been away for far too long, and it's time to return home. I don't belong here. So there's no need for sentimentalism. This is the king's decision."

Gawain lowered his head, and replied softly, "Yes..."

Kay knew from the start, Agravain discovered the truth from Morgan, and Gawain was informed after joining their team. If they kept Gawain in the dark, there was a risk that he might learn of it from Kay or Agravain and spill the beans. Hence, it was better to tell him beforehand and use the king's command to seal his lips.

Gawain was an excellent knight, and his loyalty was beyond question. Thus, using the king's command could guarantee his silence.

Although the odds were low, Shirou remained apprehensive about being deceived. He didn't fully trust the three of them, so he personally inspected the situation and monitored the heir's status.

While en route, Kay suggested, "My king, why don't you inspect Cornwall while I go to Tintagel to attend to our father's estate?"

Shirou shook his head and smiled. "No, we're conducting a surprise inspection. If you head to Tintagel, it'll be unfair to Morgan. You're trying to alert Artoria and prepare in advance, aren't you? That's not acceptable."

Kay sighed, conceding defeat. "You're too sharp for me, my king."

Shirou smiled, knowing that even if Artoria had made preparations, he had already aligned himself with Morgan.

Upon reaching Cornwall, he discreetly assessed the situation and found it to be stable.

But...

"Why is it so lifeless?" Shirou frowned.

The inhabitants of Cornwall were law-abiding, yet they also seemed wary, as if something frightened them. The atmosphere was gloomy and dreary.

Shirou turned to Agravain and asked, "Are you certain that Morgan is following the law?"