Chapter 533

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Had he imagined it? It seemed as though she had just locked the door...

“How nostalgic...”

Siduri walked to the center of the room.

Though her veil hid her expression, the high priestess’s eyes softened with fond remembrance.

“Half a year ago, I brought you here to choose this room, Lord Shirou... I brought over that table, those chairs, and the tea set as well.

“When I think of how many times you have saved Uruk over these past six months, I cannot help feeling proud.

“It is rather like being an older sister whose little brother has grown into someone truly remarkable.”

Shirou was deeply moved as well. In his heart, he had long since come to regard Siduri as a dependable older sister.

“Yes. I had a hard time adjusting when I first came to Uruk. You helped me in all sorts of ways, Miss Siduri, and gave me plenty of commissions, too.”

Siduri smiled. “Hehe. A capable young man like you would surely adapt to any environment, even without my help, Lord Shirou.”

Shirou rolled his eyes. “I wouldn’t be so sure. Back then... if you hadn’t stepped in, Gil and I would have come to blows in the audience chamber more than once.”

“And now you have become that king’s closest friend.”

“Huh? No, I haven’t.”

“You are even close enough to call the king ‘Gil,’ are you not?”

“Urgh... I’ll go back to using his proper title tomorrow.”

Shirou sat down on the edge of the bed in a huff. Siduri gazed at him intently.

“Thank you so very much, Lord Shirou.”

For some reason, her earnest gaze left him feeling a little embarrassed.

“All right, that’s enough. You’re making