Fate: I Will Eventually Become the Hero of Justice II

Chapter 276

She walked away from the scene, her hand cradling her forehead, tears glistening in her eyes.

Shirou: "..."

"Can't this person ever just listen to others?" Shirou thought inwardly, a hint of exasperation tugging at his thoughts.

"Big brother, are you feeling hungry?" Sakura raised her head, her eyes filled with concern.

Shirou pondered for a moment before responding, "Hmm, perhaps..."

"Um..." she hesitated, her gaze fixed on Shirou.

"What's the matter?" he asked, sensing her hesitation.

"It's nothing. I just can't help but feel that you've changed a lot, big brother," she confessed

He smiled gently and replied, "You've changed a lot too, Sakura."

Sakura's eyes brightened, but then she suggested, "So, big brother, it's already late. Would you like to have something to eat first?"

"No need for that, Sakura. Take me home, let's see if it's still the same as I remember after more than eight years," he replied, his voice tinged with a mix of nostalgia and anticipation.

"It's different now," she revealed, a smile gracing her lips.

"Oh?" his face lit up with genuine curiosity.

Sakura's smile widened, "Dad started his own company, and we moved to a big house! Of course, it's nowhere near as grand as your palace, but it's still lovely."

"How do you know what my palace looked like?"

She chuckled softly, "Because, big brother, you are the Eternal King, and tales of your magnificent palace have been described in books! It's said to be adorned with glistening gold and precious gems, with an enchanting allure that captivates anyone who sees it. And there are whispers of beautiful women summoned by the Eternal King, drawn from far and wide..."

"Wait a minute, hold on!" Shirou interjected, a touch of confusion evident in his voice. "I can understand the part about gold and gems, but where did this notion of beautiful women being summoned from all over come from?"

"Huh? Isn't that how it goes? I mean, it's written in books that the Eternal King, as the ruler of the kingdom, exercises the privilege of summoning exceptionally beautiful maidens to the palace to become his concubines..." Sakura's voice trailed off as she noticed Shirou's increasingly gloomy expression. "Um, why does your face look so grim, big brother?"

Shirou's face fell as he replied, "Is that supposed to be a history book or a work of fiction?"

Sakura hesitated for a moment before responding, "Well... it's more like a storybook, to be honest..."

After a brief pause, she added, "It was written by a French author several hundred years ago."

"Do you happen to know where this author's grave is? I feel compelled to pay my respects."

"I... I don't know," she admitted, a touch of helplessness in her voice.

Shirou let out a weary sigh. "Never mind then. Let's head home first. I'm eager to return."

"Okay," she nodded in agreement. However, deep within her heart, she silently vowed, I should consider getting rid of those storybooks. How could they tarnish big brother's reputation like this? they shouldn't have made his little sister read them!

As Sakura and Shirou walked down an unfamiliar path, making their way towards an unfamiliar home, they couldn't help but notice the curious gazes and hushed whispers from passersby.