Fate: I Will Eventually Become the Hero of Justice

Chapter 6

At this point, Shirou had no choice but to confront the harsh truth that had been forced upon him. As a young boy, Shirou had been selected for a special purpose, but now the secret of the curse he bears has been revealed, and he knows that greedy magicians will stop at nothing to end his life.

As for whether anyone will spare his life considering that he is still just a child, perhaps if he wasn't a Demi-Servant, an ally of justice like Emiya Kiritsugu might let him go. But now that he is a Demi-Servant, and both a Master and a Servant to boot, there's no doubt that no one will spare him.

As for counterattacking... with an E-rank ability, combat experience relying solely on inherited Saint Graph, and a normal Chinese person's brain and thought process, how can he fight those old foxes and mythological-level murderers? Should he just bash their heads in?

At this point, Shirou thought about it, and the only way he could think of to survive was...

"Mom, let's leave Fuyuki City."

When Fujimaru Chiyo returned from grocery shopping, Shirou made this suggestion with a grave expression.

Leaving Fuyuki City is the safest way to avoid the Fourth Holy Grail War and ensure their survival. As long as they remain in the city, their lives will always be in danger. The only option is to leave.

Even leaving the city may not be enough, as there is a risk that the skilled magician hitman with access to modern weapons might come after them. It might be best to leave Japan entirely and go abroad, perhaps to China where the border controls are strict and an infamous international hitman magician would likely be placed under surveillance upon entry.

But...

Fujimaru Chiyo objects, saying seriously, "Don't say such reckless things anymore."

As abandoned children who have managed to build a home and a family in this city, they know how hard they have worked to get where they are and are not willing to give up their hard-won home so easily.

The most pressing concern is that leaving Fuyuki City would mean giving up their jobs. In this difficult economic era, it is very challenging to find employment. Without a job, how would the family generate income? Would they have to rely on farming to make a living? This is a significant consideration that makes the decision to leave more difficult.

"I understand that you're feeling anxious and uncertain about the situation in Fuyuki City right now, but don't worry. Your father has already taken leave and we're going on a family vacation." Fujimaru Chiyo said, trying to reassure her child.

"A family vacation?" Shirou asked.

"Yes, the four of us will go on a family vacation," Fujimaru Chiyo smiled, her fierce demeanor softening slightly. By saying "the four of us," it was clear that she had already begun to view Sakura as a member of the family.

Shirou realized that going on a vacation would be a viable solution as long as they can avoid the Fourth Holy Grail War. When the time comes, they can leave Fuyuki City and never return. While it may be a somewhat childish approach, survival is the most important thing. What's wrong with wanting to live?

"When will we leave?" Shirou asked, understanding that the timing of their vacation is crucial for avoiding the Fourth Holy Grail War.

"Your father's leave has been approved, but he still needs to take care of some important business matters at the company. It should only take him a few weeks to finish everything up," Fujimaru Chiyo, unaware of Shirou's true motivations, assumed that he was excited about the trip and gave a proposed date.

"A few weeks..." Shirou thought to himself. While he may not be a seasoned "Fate" fan, he still has a general knowledge of the series and is aware of the timeline. The Fourth Holy Grail War is said to have taken place in 1994, and the descriptions of the setting suggest that it took place in the winter. It is now September 1993, so there is at least a two-month buffer before the war is expected to start, whether it begins at the beginning or the end of the year.