Fate: I Will Eventually Become the Hero of Justice III

Chapter 401

Shirou couldn't shake off Gil's words as they kept echoing in his mind. According to him, the odds of Shirou not returning from that parallel world were grim, at over ninety percent.

His Noble Phantasm could only see what was within his line of sight. However, Gil's Sha Naqba Imuru was different, so he had to take it seriously.

Initially, he had planned to amass magical energy up to A+ by tapping into the 'Evil' lingering among the citizens of Fuyuki City. Then, in his complete state, he intended to find the connecting point between the two worlds and enter the parallel world. However, he now felt it necessary to understand the secrets of that parallel world in advance before going there.

The one with the most knowledge about the parallel world wasn't Miyu, but rather the god of that world- Astraea!

Even though Miyu was the Holy Grail of that parallel world, she led a normal life most of the time and had limited understanding of its secrets. That's why seeking answers from Astraea seemed like the most appropriate choice.

As night fell, he sought out Luvia, who pleasantly surprised him by setting up a table adorned with exquisite delicacies. She had also arranged for Rin, clad in a black and white maid outfit, to serve fine wine, all set for a delightful evening with him.

Rin wore a discontented expression, but Luvia's generous offer of money left her with no choice but to reluctantly comply.

On the other hand, Luvia was overjoyed with the situation.

As for her feelings towards him, it wasn't necessarily love, but there was undoubtedly a strong sense of liking and admiration. Memories of the kind savior who had left a deep impression on her heart nine years ago, as well as the commanding presence of the Eternal King, both evoked admiration and longing within her.

The Edelfelt family held significant status as a major noble family in Finland, which naturally led Luvia to admire and yearn for the idea of a king. Becoming a queen was not an impossible thing to consider.

However, his specific request to meet Astraea by name left Luvia feeling somewhat frustrated. Meanwhile, Astraea experienced a blend of panic and unusual excitement.

In her world, justice had been lost, and the inevitability of being forgotten was her destiny. Yet, the Eternal King had made a promise to her, vowing to remember her for all eternity.

As a goddess, Astraea couldn't help but feel fortunate to have such a devoted follower. She was aware that this king didn't believe in gods; his kingship emphasized authority over divinity. Nonetheless, she couldn't resist indulging in godly fantasies from time to time.

With a glimmer of excitement in her eyes, Astraea listened intently as Shirou spoke. He didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point.

"Astraea, I have a question for you."

"Sure, go ahead," she replied, her eyes shining like a princess gazing at her prince.

Shirou: "..."

"Let me ask you first, are you the goddess of justice, innocence, and purity?"

"Yes," she nodded, a bit puzzled. "Why do you ask?"

"It's nothing," he shook his head, feeling somewhat relieved.

Throughout the day, he was surrounded by women vying for his attention, chattering away; it was such a chaotic battlefield that it had left him a bit doubtful about every woman's intentions. But now, after asking this question and receiving Astraea's confirmation, he felt much more at ease.

After all, there was no way that the goddess of innocence and purity could fall in love, right?

'He's looking this way, he's looking this way!'