Morgan bit her lip. "Why...? Because we're enemies. Do you really not understand even that?"
The red-haired boy shook his head to indicate that he "didn't understand," leaving Morgan speechless.
Could my little brother be a hopeless idiot? Were Uther and Merlin both blind?
Just as she thought this, Shirou suddenly spoke.
"If it's because of the throne of Britain, don't worry... I have no intention of following Merlin's wishes.
"On the contrary, I support you becoming the King of Britain, Big Sister."
Morgan: "?"
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"I'll do everything in my power to help you become the King of Britain."
When Shirou said this with a serious expression, Morgan's eyes visibly widened.
She was a half-breed of fairy and human, and had possessed the ability to see through lies and reflect the truth—the "Fae Eyes"—from birth.
Even among half-breeds, Morgan's excellence was truly unparalleled throughout history.
Her power was even comparable to that of the pure-blooded fairies of the Inner Sea of the Planet, and her "Fae Eyes" were also of the highest A rank.
"It doesn't seem like a lie. You really want me to inherit the throne..."
Morgan was speechless for a moment before sighing. "Let me ask anyway: why do you think this?
"Is Teacher Merlin's training too difficult?
"Or is my adorable little brother simply a coward who's afraid of taking on the responsibility of being King?"
Under the witch's mocking gaze, Shirou answered solemnly.
"I want Big Sister Morgan to be happy."
"...Huh?"
"I just want Big Sister Morgan to live a happy life. That's all."
This was Shirou's second time traveling through time.
First, he had been sent to the Type-Moon world by a truck, replacing the "Shirou" of this world.
Before the Fourth Holy Grail War could even begin,