Chapter 198
However, Shirou simply took it as a sign that the two were familiar with each other and didn't pay much attention to it.
Although his first impression of Lappland wasn't great, the other party didn't actually cause any major problems afterward.
Just as Shirou was thinking this, Lappland suddenly kicked over the table and chairs next to her, blocking the others' attack.
"..."
Impression-1
After thinking about it, Shirou decided to help out of the predicament. As long as he didn't contact the other party, everything should be fine, right?
"Trace on─"
A black longbow appeared in Shirou's hand. Feeling the weight of the longbow for the first time in a long time, Shirou Projection an arrow and placed it directly on the bowstring.
Despite not having used it for a long time, Shirou didn't feel rusty at all; on the contrary, he felt that he was in pretty good shape.
He wasn't worried about being discovered; who would expect someone to be sniping from a low building four or five hundred meters away?
As long as there is no bleeding, there will be no problem.
I learned this from the people at Penguin Logistics, and I also confirmed its authenticity with the people at the Knights of the Round Table.
As long as you don't cause too much of a commotion in the Slums, the Knights of the Round Table generally won't interfere.
After all, the composition of that area is more complex. Although it may seem chaotic, there are actually people maintaining stability in the Slums.
These minor disturbances are just part of the daily life in the Slums.
Shirou understood this; he had seen a lot of things when he patrolled at night.
That's why he didn't intend to get involved in the conflict between the two gangs.
"Let's lend a hand."
Shirou didn't think he could scare those people away by pinning them to the ground with a few arrows, nor did he intend to make holes in them.
After all, if he had made a hole in those people, Lappland would probably have added another blow to make them even more seriously injured.
Thinking about how the opponent fought last time, Shirou felt that this was very likely to happen.
Therefore, he decided to act by providing support.
Support, cover, you name it whatever you want, it's about eliminating as many attacks, spells, or enemies as possible that could threaten the assault team.
As a sniper rifle that the Knights of the Round Table had to carry with them on every mission, Shirou's skill level was certainly not limited to attacking enemies.
He also knew quite well how to eliminate some dangers in advance, and could even accurately snipe spells and crossbow bolts that had already been cast.
While eliminating dangers and ambushes in advance can be attributed to experience, sniping spells and crossbow bolts in flight relies solely on talent.
Of course, there are some spells that Shirou still can't handle. If you really encounter them, you'll just have to make the heavy armor units in the assault team work harder.
Whoosh—
Seizing the opportune moment, the arrow was shot out instantly.
It accurately struck the crossbow bolt that was flying towards Lappland.
"Oh?"
Lappland had already prepared to avoid the situation, naturally witnessed this scene.
However, she didn't take it seriously, assuming that the other party had made a mistake during the attack and that's why they ended up fighting.
But once, twice, three times...
As the incidents became more frequent, not only Lappland but also the gang members realized that someone was supporting Lappland.
"So there are reinforcements?"
He raised his hand and fired another arrow, the gang member holding the crossbow watching helplessly as his bolt was shot down.
This is very discouraging. As someone who uses a crossbow as a weapon, he naturally understands how difficult it is to attack a moving object.
Moreover, the enemy was attacking with crossbow bolts from within a range of more than ten meters!
However, the other party seemed somewhat different from the White Wolf before them. If the other party wasn't aiming at their crossbow bolts, but rather at their own people...
They'd probably all die here. He didn't believe the White Wolf wouldn't finish them off and keep them in the hospital for a few more days.
"I don't know them. Maybe you're just the ones who are disliked?"
Because of this helper who came from who-knows-where, Lappland felt that this battle was not quite enough.
Anyway, they're just a bunch of thugs. At most, the sword will just draw some blood to warm them up, so we won't make a big deal out of it.
He also took the opportunity to mock the members of those gangs.
"You bastard... we're out of here!"
Seeing Lappland's mocking smile, the surrounding gang members were all angered.
The reason for picking a fight with the other party this time is very simple: during the last transaction, the other party spoke too arrogantly, which made everyone feel unhappy.
That's why this operation took place.
Who knew the other side was so good at fighting! And to make matters worse, they had such a disgusting accomplice!
My mental state immediately collapsed.
"Hmm~? Aren't you going to bring back a souvenir? I recommend a mille-feuille pastry?"
Hearing that the others were planning to retreat, Lappland raised her sword, wanting to go further.
I initially thought it would just be a matter of losing a few people, but I didn't expect these guys to be so willing to retreat.
Now she didn't even have a chance to warm up!
Just as she was about to walk towards those people, an arrow struck between her and them.
"Tsk, alright, I'll treat you to mille-feuille next time."
Looking at the arrow, Lappland quickly understood what the other party meant. Sheathed her sword and straightened her clothes, which had become a little wrinkled from the battle.
"Walk!"
Only after seeing that Lappland had completely given up did the others breathe a sigh of relief.
The resentment I had felt towards that unknown person and event has turned into gratitude.
The other person is an angel!
So that's why they intervened—to rescue them!
Without any intention of lingering, the once crowded intersection instantly became empty.
"Sigh, how boring. Lungmen has too many rules, doesn't it? But we can't just ignore them, since Texas is here!"
Looking at the people who had already run far away, Lappland muttered to himself.
At the same time, his gaze swept around, taking in the overturned tables and chairs, the shops, and the blood and destroyed weapons scattered on the ground.
Lappland picked up the arrow stuck in the ground as a warning and sniffed it.
"I vaguely remember him, is that the guy?"
Quickly recalling the people she had met since arriving in Lungmen, Lappland swiftly locked onto her target.
That was Shirou, whom I had met once before and who knew Texas.
Then she saw the arrow in her hand turn into blue light spots and disappear.
"..."
Seeing that the only clue had disappeared, Lappland fell silent for a moment.
"Forget it, let's go find that guy first. If it's not him, then forget it."
Brushing non-existent dust off her hands, Lappland added her next steps to the itinerary.
As for where to look... she didn't know, but judging from the location where she last met Shirou and her current location, the other party should be stationed in this area.
On the other side, after confirming that the dispute had been resolved, Shirou jumped down from the same spot and headed towards the store.
Shirou felt a little guilty because the matters at the office and things here had caused a slight delay.
Although no specific time was specified, Shirou still felt he was late.
"Sorry I'm late."
Shirou arrived at the shop quickly, but it was as deserted as ever.
As they had predicted, the booming business was only temporary, but it wasn't without its gains; at least they sold out their inventory.
And there are also some regular customers.
"Take your time, it's okay. After all, you're very busy, aren't you, Shirou?"
"I'm lounging on the cashier's table," An Su said lazily.
The fan beside her was spinning continuously, providing her with a bit of coolness in this sweltering weather.
"Is it really that hot? Your income has been pretty good lately, haven't you? Why don't you consider getting an air conditioner? If it's inconvenient, I can take out some money in advance."
Looking at the Ansuo mochi that had almost turned purple, Shirou sighed helplessly.
"The air conditioning isn't the problem, the problem is the subsequent expenses! And if we really have to buy one, shouldn't we buy the part for the second-floor dormitory? There are usually only a few of us and some customers in the store, it would be such a waste to turn on the air conditioning."
Hearing Shirou's words, Ansuo perked up slightly and said.
She has transformed from a spendthrift who would squander any money she received into a thrifty person!
Buying home appliances isn't just about the upfront cost! You also have to consider the ongoing expenses and maintenance fees, which can add up to a lot!
It would be fine if it were used by most people in the store, but it's such a waste to just keep it inside the store!
"Hmm... I'll go to the kitchen for a bit. Could you get a small stool and put it behind the fan?"
Seeing how Ansuo was giving him a strong analysis of the expenses after buying the items, Shirou finally gave up the idea of buying an air conditioner.
He himself felt it was a bit wasteful to buy something just for a few days of sweltering heat, but he wouldn't mind spending the money if he needed it.
Anyway, the salaries at Penguin Logistics and the Knights of the Round Table are quite generous.
He went into the kitchen, took a large Shirou, filled it with ice and cold water, and then returned to the cashier's table, placing the basin of cold water behind the fan.
"Ah~ It feels so cool~"
Anso, who had no idea what Shirou was doing, turned into a soft mochi after feeling the Ansuo breeze blowing towards her, and lay down on the table.
"Be careful not to spill it. If it's not cold, just pour out the water and add ice."
Seeing Ansuo's current state, Shirou chuckled and casually reminded him.
However, what he didn't know was that a White Wolf had already crept to the shop entrance, looking at the person and the mochi inside.
"Ha! Found it!"
189 This scene is so strange, isn't it?
Looking at the somewhat dilapidated and ordinary little shop in front of her, Lappland was quite certain that the person she was looking for was here.
It wasn't too difficult to find. Once she had a general idea of the location, and with her keen sense of smell, finding someone was a piece of cake.
In addition, the other party was not staying directly in the house, but in a shop.
Through the glass window, Lappland quickly spotted the other person.
"His name is... Shirou, right?"
Seeing Emiya holding ice water near the fan in the store and fanning himself with a Shirou, Lappland thought for a moment that he looked a bit like a kind old mother worried that her child was too hot.
"This scene is so weird!"
Shaking her head, Lappland thought she must have seen something wrong.
"Take one more look."
Peeking out again, I saw Shirou pouring ice water onto the purple mochi.
"It still feels so strange."
Crouching down, Lappland wondered if her Oripathy had worsened, causing these strange hallucinations.
In her memory, Shirou was an excellent fighter and should have been Texas's partner in that Penguin Logistics.