Chapter 170

After all, someone who isn't looking at the stage during a concert and whose eyes are wandering around is obviously suspicious.

"Shirou,... is something wrong with your hands?"

Just as Shirou was pondering whether he should find something to do to make himself seem less leisurely, Chen suddenly called out to him.

"I'm not busy right now. Is there anything I can help you with?"

After putting down the documents in his hand, Shirou stood up and walked towards Chen's desk.

"Yes, I just received a notification that there's a serious dispute in the Slums. I'll go with you to check out the situation, pack our things, and we'll drive there."

After confirming that Shirou was available, Chen stood up, grabbed his coat and sword, and gestured for Shirou to come with him.

The reason for seeking out Shirou was simple: she had experience working with Shirou in the Slums. Although neither of them had ever spoken of it, Chen knew that the other had definitely guessed something.

Disputes in the Slums might be resolved hastily by ordinary people, but she wouldn't accept that approach.

This incident was reported by her informant in the Slums; the situation seemed quite serious, with many ordinary people being attacked by infected individuals.

Those without combat power definitely can't go. Hoshiguma wasn't invited because at least one person needs to stay in the office in case the others can't find anyone to ask.

Furthermore, it is necessary to have someone on standby just in case, so that in the event of a sudden emergency, the team will not be unable to proceed smoothly due to a lack of command.

Therefore, Shirou became the best choice. They had cooperated before, had combat power, had no prejudice against the Slums, and were not busy at all!

If Shirou has something to do, she plans to go alone.

The current situation is relatively good; with Shirou there, at least the safety of ordinary people can be guaranteed.

If anyone dares to say they can't protect it, Chen will tell them to first ask about the sword in her hand and the sword in Shirou's hand.

Is it related to infected individuals?

After quickly packing his things, Shirou hurriedly caught up with Chen Wendao.

When it comes to Slums, Issei of the disputes are between Slums residents, 30% are fights between gangsters, and the remaining 60% are related to infected people.

As Chen said before, people who have been oppressed for a long time are very prone to exploding. In addition, because of their status as infected, it would be dangerous if they accidentally used Originium Arts.

"Yes, this time it was reported by an informant, and the situation is more critical."

Chen, who was walking ahead, relayed what the informant had just told her, so that Shirou could understand the situation there.

"The suspects are six infected individuals. They are causing trouble in the North Street of the Slums because they outnumber each other. Two of them seem to have a rudimentary grasp of Originium Arts. There are many injured people so far, but no one has died yet. However, it would be bad if they continued to cause trouble."

As they talked, the two got into the Knights of the Round Table's car, turned on the sirens, and sped out of the Knights of the Round Table.

This was Shirou's first time experiencing high-speed driving on the streets of Lungmen, and he was even in the passenger seat.

Chen drove really fast, but with the siren on, the cars on the street made way for him.

"Ahem... Same sniper support?"

After getting used to the speed of the car, Shirou asked.

When on duty, he was mostly assigned to sniping positions, mainly to support several squads in their battles.

If he were to join the attack, he could only be responsible for one area at most, but if Shirou were to find a good position to snipe, he could provide support to many areas.

"Just follow my lead. There are only six suspects this time, and it's not easy to find a sniper spot in the Slums."

Chen, who was driving, shook his head and expressed his thoughts.

"Understood."

After deciding on the things to do, Shirou began to adjust his state of mind.

His mental and magical state is excellent.

Moreover, his physical condition is very good.

Thanks to the increased combat situations he encountered in the Knights of the Round Table, Shirou felt that the accuracy of his Projection was improving, and he also gained a better understanding of which methods to use to attack in which situations.

With each battle, he drew ever closer to that figure.

The figure of that red knight.

"Stop staring blankly, get off the bus."

Chen noticed that Shirou was staring intently at her hands, and with the lines that occasionally appeared on his hands, she knew that Shirou was adjusting his state, so she didn't disturb him too much.

But now that we've arrived at our destination, we have to get off the bus and handle the case, even if we're not in the right state of mind.

"Sorry, I'll be right down."

Shirou only snapped out of his daze after Chen called out to him.

His life in the Knights of the Round Table did give him a deeper understanding of combat, but it also caused him to drift off into daydreams.

While it might not amount to being ambushed, sometimes it still feels impolite to others.

"Stay on the phone, stay behind me, and prioritize the safety of the general public. If necessary, we can move in and shoot or kill the suspect. This is an infected person, so we need to be especially careful, especially regarding the possibility of reinfection. Understand?"

Walking ahead, Chen quickly went over what he had to say. It was supposed to be explained in the car, but Shirou's condition wasn't suitable for saying these things, so it was delayed until now.

Fortunately, the operation was very simple and straightforward, but extremely dangerous.

In addition to the threat of Originium Arts, infected individuals also face the risk of being infected by the other party.

The most troublesome situation would be if the other party overused Originium Arts or died in a serious condition and became a new source of infection.

In that situation, we can't care about other dangers; we have to find a way to get Shirou to fire a shot and wipe the enemy out.

No, no... Hoshiguma said that they seem to be relying too much on Shirou's extraordinary combat power lately, and are always thinking about how to command him to maximize his abilities.

That won't do.

"Clear."

Shirou a brief reply, while simultaneously channeling his magic to enhance his eyesight and begin paying attention to his surroundings.

He wasn't worried about the Projection issue either, as the Knights of the Round Table's field uniforms came with hats and masks, and although it was a bit stuffy in this weather, it was still within acceptable limits.

When Kizuna turned on the communicator, Shirou heard a rustling sound, but it quickly went quiet again.

This means that the communicator has been turned on and connected to the channel.

"... Be careful, keep up."

After confirming that the equipment was intact and the communication connection was normal, Chen quickened his pace.

Although they sped over in their sirens blaring, the other party had already started causing trouble before they received the notification, and they didn't know what the situation was now.

"There's a problem further ahead."

Because of his enhanced vision, Shirou could clearly see what was happening in the distance.

Several men carrying weapons were banging and striking a shop.

Scattered glass, broken tables and chairs, and goods scattered all over the ground, covered in mud, with even traces of blood around them.

Upon seeing this, Shirou squinted and memorized the facial features of these people.

"Cover me."

Despite being some distance away, Chen noticed something was wrong after Shirou's reminder.

Slightly crouching down, Chen drew his sword, left a message, and rushed out in an instant.

Immediately behind him, Shirou Projection Gan Jiang Mo Ye, who also followed.

Sniper cover would be a good option, but the road is too narrow here, and the signs and vendors would also block the shooting, so Shirou chose to follow Chen's footsteps.

At the same time, Shirou also felt that he hadn't fought with Gan Jiang Mo Ye in a long time, and was a little rusty for a moment.

However, the Projection Magic allowed Shirou to quickly regain his previous state.

"Knights of the Round Table! Stop, all of you!"

As he got closer, Chen finally saw the scene before him, gripped his sword tightly, and shouted loudly.

"The Knights of the Round Table is here! Shift targets!"

Upon hearing Chen's voice, the men who were working on the object turned around and stopped what they were doing.

Of course, they didn't stop because of Chen's shouts, but because they wanted to shift their target.

Judging from their conversations and actions, it seems that the group had included the Knights of the Round Table personnel in their attack plans from the very beginning.

The target was Chen, who was standing in front of him, and Shirou behind him.

One of them aimed his crossbow at Shirou and fired it without hesitation.

"Snort!"

Shirou remained completely calm in the face of this type of attack, cleaving it in two with a single stroke.

Deflecting or dodging the crossbow bolt might be a better option for Shirou, but if he doesn't want others to get hurt, it's best for him to destroy it.

"Suppress them."

With a swing of his sword, Chen cleaved his opponent's weapon in two, leaving a slash in his abdomen.

After all, it was just a crudely made sword. As long as you found its weak point, it wouldn't be difficult to split it in two.

Unlike Chen, who used force to suppress them, Shirou skillfully moved among them, leaving marks on their hands and feet in an instant.

In the blink of an eye, the two of them subdued the people in front of them.

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"Be careful, there might be other accomplices."

After subduing the people in front of him, Chen kept an eye on his surroundings while talking to Shirou.

She felt that something was off.

It went too smoothly, and the infected people's first reaction upon seeing the Knights of the Round Table was not panic, but rather they launched an attack in an orderly manner.

This wasn't a spur-of-the-moment thing... but rather something premeditated?

If things are really as she thinks, then the current crisis may not be over yet.

"Six, seven, eight... are there still more than ten people?"

Before Chen could even speak up to warn him, Shirou had already noticed the hostile gazes and the commotion caused by the other party preparing to unleash Originium Arts.

A rough estimate suggests there are at least a dozen people.

"More than ten people!?"

Chen frowned upon hearing Shirou's words.

She had subdued six people, exactly the six the informant had mentioned. If, as Shirou said, there were at least ten more people around, then the situation was becoming dangerous.

This is not a case of infected rioters, but something far worse—an operation targeting Knights of the Round Table personnel!

Thinking of this, Chen glared at the people lying on the ground and placed his hand on Chixiao.

He exerted a little force, but the Chixiao in his hand remained completely still.

"Shirou, make your move! Don't let them activate their Originium Arts!"

Once it was confirmed that Chixiao was unusable, Chen immediately adjusted the tactics, assigning Shirou to be the main damage dealer while she was responsible for protecting the safety of ordinary civilians.

If we could use Chixiao... it would be a better choice for her to take the lead in the attack, while Shirou would provide sniping cover.

But if it can't be used, it can't be used. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, it's better to quickly find a way to prevent the situation from getting worse.

As she gave the order, she also pressed the emergency button on the communicator.

"Seriously injured doesn't matter?"

Upon hearing Chen's words, Shirou asked.

It's not that he's afraid or worried about anything; when these people start harming ordinary people, they're no longer innocent.

Shirou will not show mercy to this type of person, especially after being influenced by Penguin Logistics and the Knights of the Round Table.

The reason for asking is simple: when members of the Knights of the Round Table are on duty, they generally cannot use excessive force unless their lives are in danger.

But permission from higher authorities is sufficient.

Chen had the authority to grant permission, and while asking the other party, Shirou was also implying that he might cause considerable casualties.

Dozens of people, infected individuals, and the Originium Arts poised to be unleashed.