Chapter 126

He knew, of course, that Ansuo looked plumper now because he hadn't been doing well before and hadn't been getting proper nutrition.

Shirou just felt that the other person wasn't exercising enough, and that all that flesh underneath was probably...

Should we think of a sport?

"I think you're thinking something very rude."

An Ansuo felt a chill run down her spine; someone was definitely plotting against her.

Coupled with the unfriendly look in Shirou's eyes, he Ansuo suspected that the other party was thinking something bad.

"I was wondering when was the last time you exercised?"

Shirou showed no regard for his Ansuo feelings and stated his thoughts directly.

"Goo-hoo, last... last week, right?"

When asked this by Shirou, Ansuo immediately felt guilty.

It seems that ever since I came here, all I do every day is eat and sit here, occasionally moving some goods or cleaning the shelves.

Sports... it feels like it's been ages since I've done anything like that.

"Really?"

Shirou narrowed his eyes, looking at Ansuo with distrust.

"Really, you have to believe me. Look how sincere my eyes are."

Ansuo unleashed a dazzling array of eyes.

"..."

Shirou continued to squint at Ansuo.

You must believe me, just as I believe you.

Ansuo continued, his eyes still open.

My eyes are just a little dry.

"Okay, but you'll need to exercise at regular times from now on. You don't want to get so fat you can't walk, do you?"

Judging from Ansuo's expression, Shirou could roughly guess that the other party was trying to fool him.

I don't know why women seem to care so much about this, not just those in the Ansuo, but also everyone in Penguin Logistics.

I don't understand.

"You're the one who's so fat you can't even walk!"

Ansuo originally intended to say that, but considering that Shirou's body seemed very healthy, even muscular, she gave up the idea of saying it.

Given Shirou's serious attitude towards everything, if he were to gain weight, there probably wouldn't be any skinny people left on this land.

"Ahem... Excuse me for interrupting."

The pink-clad Zhalak woman beside him approached and asked a question, her expression very calm.

"Is there anything I can help you with?"

After glancing at the open Ansuo, Shirou realized he had no choice but to do it himself.

"I have something I'd like to talk to you about."

"Pink Zhalak pointed at Shirou and said."

"... Me?"

Seeing the other person pointing at him, Shirou looked puzzled and slowly moved to the side, only to see that the other person's finger was still pointing at him.

"It's you, don't run away."

Pink Zhalak said with a confident look.

Do we know each other?

Shirou could swear that he absolutely did not know the other person, and might not have even met him before.

Zhalak's features were too obvious, especially his sensitivity to this race.

After all, I often cleaned the house when I was in Fuyuki, so I would see them occasionally.

"I don't know you, but I have something I want to ask you."

As she spoke, the pink-haired Zhalak placed several photos in front of Shirou.

The photo shows Shirou removing the Projection image of his coat in an alley.

"... This angle is really well done."

Seeing how clearly he looked in the photo, Shirou's eye twitched slightly.

"It was taken by a professional. He originally wanted to sell it to someone else, but I stopped him. Let me introduce myself. My name is Lin Yuxia."

Lin Yuxia put the photo away; she had taken a good angle so that Ansuo was standing nearby, couldn't see it.

After all, she needed someone's help, so she couldn't upset them. The other party was clearly trying to hide their identity, and if they deliberately exposed it, there would be no chance for cooperation.

"You can call me Shirou. What would you like to talk about?"

Looking at the other person's expression, Shirou decided to listen to what they had to say first.

Is this what it feels like to have something on someone else's hands? It's a terrible experience.

However, he also had to thank the other party for stopping the photos, otherwise it would have been troublesome if they had been spread.

He doesn't like the feeling of being pointed at and talked about by others when he goes out.

"Hmm... let's talk about what you're doing here, and what's been happening in the Slums lately."

Lin Yuxia didn't waste any words and went straight to the point.

She came here to find out what happened last night, and why Shirou was hiding his appearance and wandering around the Slums.

As for whether Shirou will be a threat to her...

All I can say is that if the other party really makes a move against her, then she's just mistaken.

She didn't think someone who risked their own safety to save others could be a dangerous person.

Besides, she herself has some self-defense capabilities; the sand around her waist is enough for her to hold out for a while before letting the outsiders in.

132 Muscle Lupo

After sending Ansuo away to prepare tea and snacks, Shirou briefly recounted what had happened the previous day.

There's nothing you can do. They've come to your house with photos and are blocking your way. You can't run away even if you want to.

You can inquire about this matter, but you can't inquire about anything else.

"Is there really a connection?"

Hearing Shirou's words, Lin Yuxia looked as if she had known it all along.

She knew what had happened in the Slums and had ordered increased patrols, but it hadn't been very effective.

They even caused them to do something even bigger.

Thinking about this made her head ache again.

"Please have some tea."

While Lin Yuxia was having a headache, Shirou took the tea that Ansuo brought and poured three cups for her.

I feel like people come here quite often. Should we get a small coffee table?

It always feels a bit strange to serve people at the cashier like this.

What's so appealing about this little shop? Why are so many people here?

Shirou was completely baffled by this.

"Thanks."

After accepting the tea from Shirou, Lin Yuxia briefly organized all the known information and the course of events.

The involvement of the Knights of the Round Table is certain; the only question is the extent of their involvement.

It seems there are quite a few now. Do they really think that just putting on a hat will make them unrecognizable?

They didn't hide their horns or tail at all; do they really think she can't see them?

However, none of that matters. Her purpose in coming here today is simply to find Shirou.

I've heard a little about this person.

Her father seemed to take good care of this area.

As for the reason, she herself didn't know.

That's why she came here in person.

"Well, that's pretty much what happened, as I just told you. As for this place... it's just a simple shop selling daily necessities."

Seeing the other person looking preoccupied, Shirou wanted to help, but there was nothing he could do.

After all, their goal was to gather information about this place.

It's fine for him to talk about his own affairs; he can bear the consequences himself.

But it's different when other people are involved.

Shirou must now prioritize the safety of others.

"... I understand. I won't interfere here. Don't worry about the photos, I will destroy them."

Seeing that Shirou looked troubled, Lin Yuxia decided not to ask any further questions.

Perhaps this is just a very "ordinary" shop, only there are a few more people inside.

After wandering around for a while, she roughly knew what this place was all about, but what she lacked was a definite answer.

Now it's not necessary anymore; the way the other party has acted is already a good answer.

"That's great. Please destroy the negatives as well, make sure they're completely destroyed."

Hearing Lin Yuxia's words, Shirou breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that he had escaped a disaster.

"The negative? Oh, the original file will definitely be deleted too, don't worry."

Lin Yuxia was taken aback, since not many people use that term anymore.

Hmm... Shirou looks quite young, but I can't tell what race he is... Many races seem to have very long lifespans, could this guy in front of me also be...?

Although it was impolite, Lin Yuxia had begun to consider that the young man in front of her might have an experience that didn't quite match his appearance.

"That's good... Hmm? Is there something on my face?"

Shirou nodded in response, then noticed the somewhat subtle expression on the other person's face.

His first thought was that something had gotten on his face, so he turned around and looked at Ansuo with his eyes to ask him what it was, only to be met with a shrug from Ansuo.

Ansuo: "I don't know!"

"No, it's nothing. Could you please leave your contact information? I'll contact you again if anything comes up later."

Realizing she had lost her composure, Lin Yuxia immediately snapped back to her senses and resumed the expression she had maintained since entering the room.

At first glance, Lin Yuxia might seem like a strong woman, but after what just happened, Shirou has also included her in the ranks of ordinary people in Lungmen.

In Shirou's mind, the average person in Lungmen... is probably only slightly more normal than someone from Penguin Logistics, right?

After all, he encountered people from Penguin Logistics, the Knights of the Round Table, or people with very distinctive personalities like Snow Pheasant, A-Xing, Ansuo, Jie, and Minmin.

In Shirou's mind, the only people who can truly be called ordinary people seem to be children.

That feels a bit tragic...

Shirou secretly complained about his social skills, but outwardly he took out his phone and added Lin Yuxia as a friend.

Unlike Lin Yuxia's usual style, her profile picture has a very personal style, or rather, it's simple: a black background with a circle and two smaller circles on top.

It once caused Shirou to see a company's unique logo.

Is this really okay?