Fate: Hero of Justice Takeover-Chapter 233: [] Miyu Arrives in Fuyuki

The night had deepened.

Within the great hollow of Mount Enzou in Fuyuki City, a figure slowly emerged.

It was a girl with short black hair, her black dress trailing behind her like a wedding gown.

The colour of her attire nearly blended into the night, with only her pale skin and amber eyes faintly shimmering under the moonlight.

Leaning against the mountainside, she stepped out of the hollow and gazed at the sprawling view of Fuyuki City before her, her eyes widening in momentary fascination.

The lights of human civilization glittered across the land. Divided by the Fuyuki Bridge, the old town of Miyama glowed with warm orange hues, while the new city of Shinto shone with cool white radiance.

The stars twinkled above, and the city lights flickered below—like the pulse of life, the breath of the world.

This was Fuyuki, yet not the Fuyuki she knew.

The ruined city, its center marred by a massive crater as if in an apocalyptic aftermath, had been left behind in another world. The Fuyuki her brother had sacrificed himself to send her to was this one—more peaceful, more worth living in.

As she gazed at the heartwarming glow of countless homes, the girl instinctively took a step forward.

Pain shot through her feet.

She retreated, looking down to find several small stones blocking her path. They were things she could have easily kicked aside, yet she lacked even a pair of shoes—her bare feet completely unprotected.

She had come to this world as an offering. Apart from the long dress that barely covered her body, she had nothing.

Moving cautiously, like a baby taking its first steps, she leaned against the mountainside, enduring the pain as she made her way down to the foot of the mountain, finally stepping onto the asphalt road.

Thanks to this country's diligent cleanliness, she no longer had to suffer the sharp pebbles of the mountain path. The pain in her feet lessened slightly, but in its place came a biting cold wind.

Early spring—when warmth and chill still battled.

Though few pedestrians passed by, most wore long sleeves and jackets, casting curious glances at the girl walking down the center of the road.

Suddenly, headlights approached in the distance, accompanied by a blaring horn, startling her into stumbling toward the roadside.

Sheltered under her brother's protection before, she had rarely left home and thus knew nothing of the distinction between roadways and sidewalks.

But now, separated from her brother by worlds, she had to rely on her own hands and feet to explore and navigate this new world.

And so, her first step was to find warm clothing.

As if some lingering wish of the Holy Grail still clung to her, a bag of discarded clothes lay quietly in a corner ahead.

Unbeknownst to her, streaks of red and blue light crossed in the distance. She simply walked forward, step by step, and reached out.

A hand grasped hers, warmth spreading from her arm to her entire body.

"Those clothes aren't right for you."

Trembling like a startled animal, she looked up to meet the gaze of a white-haired boy whose expression was inexplicably complex.

Indeed, the boy was Sakatsuki.

From the moment Miyu emerged from Mount Enzou, he had been silently watching this nominal "little sister," observing as she endured the pain of her journey to reach this point.

Sakatsuki had considered stepping forward—holding her as he had during the Fourth Holy Grail War, whispering, "It's me, your brother. You're safe now," and then protecting her for the rest of her life, watching her grow.

But that was impossible. Absolutely impossible.

"Why, Master?" Hidden in the shadows, guarding Miyu, Katou Danzou watched as Sakatsuki repeatedly reached out only to withdraw his hand, unable to hide her confusion.

At that moment, Sakatsuki—now in the form of a young man—closed his eyes and sighed helplessly.

"I have no right to take her in. I am a wanderer, an untamable wind. I cannot afford attachments."

Just like how Kiritsugu Emiya had wept in Einzbern Castle, saying, "I have no right to hold this child," Sakatsuki now understood the sorrow and helplessness Kiritsugu had felt then.

He was not the "Great Hero." He had his own path to walk.

Yes, adopting Miyu would have been simple. In this world, those who could defeat Sakatsuki could be counted on one hand. If Miyu wished for it, he could even pluck the moon from the sky for her.

But there was one thing Sakatsuki, for all his power, could never give her.

And that was companionship.

Whether or not the forced skill "Endless Sorrow" existed, Sakatsuki was destined never to stay in one world for long.

The Second Singularity, the Moon Holy Grail War, Fate/Apocrypha, Fate/Grand Order... too many adventures awaited him. He could not stop.

And so, he decided to follow the original course of fate—let her drift to the park, meet the Sapphire jewel, encounter Luviagelita, Illya, Rin, and all the precious friends she was meant to find. As for the lurking dangers in the shadows, Sakatsuki would handle them himself.

All Miyu needed to do was live peacefully in this world. If that could be achieved, then Sakatsuki would have fulfilled the Great Hero's wish.

Yes, that was what he had intended.

But seeing Miyu lost and helpless in this vast world, even resorting to picking up discarded clothes, he couldn't hold back any longer

Was this the influence of the Great Hero, or his own pity at work?

Sakatsuki no longer pondered the question, for his instincts had already acted before reason could intervene, grasping Miyu's outstretched hand.

For a fleeting moment, it felt like the beginning of the Fourth Holy Grail War—but this Miyu was no Servant. She was a living, breathing girl.

"It was a wonderful journey, Brother. In that world, we'll meet again someday, won't we?"

The image of the magical girl overlapped with the timid child before him. Blinking, Sakatsuki simply spread his arms and lifted Miyu into an embrace.

"Welcome to this world."

As if reliving the past, Miyu—who had initially tried to push him away—once again sensed that comforting presence, as though her brother had crossed worlds to reunite with her.

"Brother..." She clutched his sleeve, her voice trembling.

"No, I'm not your brother." A trace of bitterness flickered across the boy's lips before vanishing. "I'm just a priest who couldn't bear to see a lost lamb wandering the world. That's all."

Still holding her in his arms, feeling her slight unease, Sakatsuki called out, "Danzou."

"Yes, Master." Katou Danzou appeared before him, holding a bag of clothes in one hand.

Knowing Miyu would arrive in Fuyuki tonight, how could Sakatsuki not have prepared?

For all his talk of staying uninvolved, his actions betrayed him.

"Take care of her." Sakatsuki handed Miyu to Danzou, then tactfully turned away.

"Understood." Danzou took the bewildered Miyu and retreated into the shadows. Soon, rustling sounds and the girl's startled cries could be heard.

"W-Wait, Miss Danzou, not there—ah!"

"T-That's not necessary... eek! I-I can do it myself!"

"I-It's inside out... uu..."

Sakatsuki's lips twitched at the noises, but Danzou didn't keep him waiting long. Soon, she emerged with Miyu—now dressed in adorable children's clothing, her cheeks still flushed.

Compared to the pale, frail girl in the trailing dress earlier, this Miyu seemed far more lively and endearing.

"Well done." The young priest clapped lightly in satisfaction. "Next, let's get some food."

"Food?" Miyu looked up instinctively—only for her stomach to betray her with a loud growl, making her duck her head in embarrassment.

Smiling gently at her reaction, Sakatsuki took her hand. "Let's go."

"...Okay."

They didn't head to any grand hotels or high-end restaurants. Instead, Sakatsuki simply led her to a random izakaya by the street. With the combined "persuasion" of a Fukuzawa Yukichi bill and the young priest's presence, the owner gladly surrendered his spot, allowing Sakatsuki to personally cook a steaming bowl of rice porridge.

Simple fare, yet comforting to the soul.

Silently watching as Miyu devoured the meal, Sakatsuki estimated the time was about right and stood. "Danzou, take Miyu to the park later. That's where she belongs."

Swallowing her food hastily, Miyu looked up anxiously. "Where are you going?"

She didn't understand why this boy felt so safe, why he knew her name, or why he was suddenly being so kind to her. But the thought of him leaving so abruptly filled her with panic.

"Don't worry, Miyu." Turning back, the boy's golden eyes held nothing but open fondness. "Just as your brother wished, he wanted you to be happy—to make friends in this world. And so, I wish the same for you."

As he spoke, his figure dissolved like a shadow, as though he had never been there at all.

"Go embrace your life, my... friend."

"Let's go, Miss Miyu." As she stood frozen, Danzou appeared beside her and spoke quietly.

***

Hey readers! freewebnøvel.com

Want to read ahead? 📖 Join my Patreon for early access to 30+ advance Chapters! Your support helps me write more and bring the story to you faster.

🔹patreon.com/aarvan🔹