Fate: I Will Eventually Become the Hero of Justice

Chapter 199

February 21st, 1999, Sunday.

Fuyuki City, Shinto Town, Hot Pot Restaurant.

"Mrs. Emiya, may I ask you one final question?" Shinji concluded his note-taking and pushed up his glasses before asking, "What was the King of Knights' stance towards the rebellious knight, Mordred?"

Irisviel paused for a moment, then responded, "I'm sorry, but this matter is quite sensitive and I haven't had the chance to ask about it myself."

"I understand. It's just a shame that we don't often get the opportunity to uncover the truth of history," Shinji said with a sigh.

Irisviel responded, "Perhaps some things are better left unasked, don't you think? In the Fourth Holy Grail War, Caster continuously prodded at Saber's weaknesses, which led her to vow to kill him. If he wasn't a child, Saber might have actually followed through with it."

"A child?" Shinji caught onto the significant detail.

Irisviel nodded in confirmation, "Yes. Caster was a child and he bore a striking resemblance to someone Saber knew when she was young. As a result, Saber abandoned her plan to kill Caster and even protected him during the later stages of the war."

She chose not to disclose the truth about Caster, despite being aware of his true identity and recognizing that the two boys before her were also familiar with him. However, she refused to reveal any information.

"I see. Well, that's alright. While we may not have access to all the intricate details of history, myths and legends can serve as a valuable supplement. After all, these stories are often told by those who were directly involved and can offer a glimpse into the true essence of history," Shinji said with a smile.

"Oh, by the way, Shinji," Isssei interjected, "I'm curious as to how the King managed to survive the Little Ice Age. It must have been quite challenging for ancient civilizations to endure such harsh conditions, especially since Europe lacked experience with disaster relief efforts during that time."

Shinji pondered for a moment before responding, "While I don't have all the details, based on my research, it seems that the King employed primitive greenhouse planting techniques and crop rotation technologies to adapt to the harsh conditions of the Little Ice Age."

Shinji paused for a moment before continuing, "Come to think of it, while this King is often lauded for his unmatched wisdom, his true abilities remain shrouded in mystery. However, in the realm of agriculture, his impact on history is undeniable. In particular, his contributions to the development of crop rotation technologies have been immense. Britain inherited and refined this technology, and it has since spread to many countries worldwide, including America. In the early 18th century, following European immigration to the Americas, the land suffered from severe soil erosion. Without this technology and knowledge, the erosion would have been even more devastating, and it's difficult to say how history might have unfolded."

Shinji added, "The many things and ideas left behind by this King continue to be of great value in modern society. This is why the British still hold him in such high esteem."

Adjusting his glasses, Shinji went on, "One of the most notable of these ideas is the King's expansionist philosophy, which was particularly aggressive in nature."

"Expansionist philosophy?" Isssei frowned.

"Yes," Shinji responded. "This King managed to rise from poverty to great wealth in just seven years, through the unification of Ireland, Britain, Frankia, and the Visigoths. One can only imagine how long it might have taken if he had resorted to war."

"Perhaps ten years?" Isssei ventured a guess.

Shaking his head, Shinji replied, "Not even close. During that period, the total population of the British Isles was likely no more than three hundred thousand. Additionally, both the Visigothic Kingdom and Gaul were major powers at the time. Furthermore, the King's military force in the British Isles was considered the weakest. If he had pursued a war, he probably would not have been able to gain control of the British Isles in just seven years."