Chapter 213

As for offering the other party a glass of wine and a sip of a nutritious meal... let's not even talk about whether Huang herself could accept it. If Phoebe saw this, she would probably step forward and replace the wine with her specially made, nutritious fruit and vegetable juice.

Huang will probably set the cafeteria on fire.

"Of course I know it's not good for treatment... I just can't help it."

Seeing that the other person showed that familiar smile again, Huang finally calmed down.

"A little drinking within the limits permitted by the Medical Department is fine, good luck! If you're going to Lungmen this time to buy some drinks, I won't take you, I have something to do there."

Amiya, now free, shook her head slightly to clear her mind. Everyone knew that Huang was a very enthusiastic person, and also very hot. If Huang had held her any longer, Amiya estimated that she would have fainted from the heat.

"What is it? Oh! You mean about that Shirou kid?"

When he heard Amiya say that she had something to do in Lungmen, Huang was slightly taken aback, but then realized that it must be about Shirou.

She didn't actually know why she wanted to go find the other person.

It seems that Amiya mentioned it during the last video shoot.

Hmm... this feels a bit dangerous?

After the kitten came back last time, she couldn't stop thinking about that kid Shirou, and even wrote him down in her notebook and on her terminal.

There are even photos!

You should know that she only got this treatment after dating for a whole month!

Shirou did it in less than a day!

The other person is just a nice person, has a good temper, and isn't bad-looking either...

Okay, at least Shirou isn't a bad person, right?

As Huang thought about it, he felt that it wasn't so bad to let Rosemary interact with Shirou, since he was at least very considerate of Rosemary's feelings.

"That's one of the reasons, but the main reason is that the office said they encountered some trouble in the Slums. It seems that the relationship between the Knights of the Round Table and the Slums is quite complicated, so we went there this time to check on the situation and resolve it if possible."

As she spoke, Amiya pulled a document from her hand and handed it to Huang.

"Got it, then take me with you! I'll try my best not to go to the liquor store to look at the drinks!"

Hearing that it was important business, Huang knew he had to go.

After all, she had no other plans, and since Amiya was going, there was no reason for her not to follow.

The other party seemed to understand her meaning, so they gave her the application form for mobilization.

"I'll go ask Rosemary if she has any plans!"

After getting the item, Huang turned around and started running down the corridor of Rhodes Island.

It ran incredibly fast, and quite a few people were frightened along the way.

"Really..."

Watching Huang run off into the distance, Amiya looked a little worried, concerned that his haste might cause him to bump into someone.

Amiya quickly realized that she still had work to do and needed to take these documents to Dr. Kal'tsit to report her trip to Lungmen.

Clutching her belongings tightly, Amiya, mimicking Blaze, jogged towards Kal'tsit's office.

On her right hand, a bright red crown mark was clearly imprinted.

Did the 200 cars collide?

Nighttime, in a building in the Lungmen Slums.

"Hmm... so in the end it's still the three of us?"

Holding the equipment he had prepared in advance inside the building, Shirou looked at the other two and asked.

"Wei Yanwu said that the three of us should act, Swire should be on standby to provide support at any time."

"Wearing protective gear," Chen said.

Even Shirou could hear the helplessness in her tone.

"After all, the Slums and the Knights of the Round Table don't get along very well. If there's a sudden large-scale operation, it could irritate some people and cause difficulties in the operation."

Hoshiguma, standing to the side, said this, mainly for Shirou's ears. Old Chen's current behavior was more about wanting to provoke Director Wei.

After all, if fewer people are involved, the pressure will mainly fall on the three of them.

She and Old Chen certainly didn't care; they were already used to it.

But it wouldn't be good to put pressure on Shirou, especially since several of his family members had already told him not to overwork himself, saying that Shirou had been acting strangely these Shirou few days.

Even the three of them noticed this.

But neither those who claimed to be family members nor the three of them got any answers from them.

Shirou seems to get along well with everyone, but in reality, he keeps a distance from everyone.

How should I put it... it's probably like someone who's cold on the outside but warm on the inside, and even colder inside?

"Indeed, I can understand."

Shirou nodded as he listened to Hoshiguma's explanation.

He was aware of the situation in the Knights of the Round Table and the Slums, as he frequently traveled between the two areas.

The Knights of the Round Table's manpower is already stretched thin just dealing with Lungmen city proper, let alone managing the even more chaotic Slums.

In addition, the gangs and thugs in the Slums, as well as some infected residents, did not welcome their arrival, which further reinforced the Knights of the Round Table's reluctance to come.

"Alright, it's time to go. Shirou, you stay on the roof of this building and observe the situation and snipe. If necessary, you can change your sniping location, but don't go too far. The terrain in this area is quite complicated, and it's easy to lose sight of your sniping target."

While listening to Shirou and Hoshiguma's conversation, Chen began giving instructions after putting on his protective gear.

Their team was very well-rounded, with one sniper, one guard, and one heavy infantryman.

It's enough to handle most situations.

Moreover, with Shirou, who can change the attack method at any time, the team's command can be more flexible.

"Um."

Emiya already knew this; the building was specially cleared out by the Knights of the Round Table Shirou advance for this operation to serve as a sniping point for him.

Even the protective gear worn by Hoshiguma and Chen was placed in advance.

Otherwise, three fully armed men walking into the Slums would be quite conspicuous.

His main responsibility this time was to scout and snipe positions, and to provide close-combat support when the situation became unclear.

"By the way, Shirou, aren't you planning to put on your protective gear? This time is different from the past; you might need to fight the enemy at close range."

After briefly explaining their respective responsibilities to Shirou and Hoshiguma, Chen looked at Shirou's light-colored Knights of the Round Table Bureau uniform and asked him a question.

It's a bit too lightweight, as if Shirou isn't going into battle, but simply going to work.

"That's enough. Protective gear will affect shooting and movement."

Shirou touched his right arm briefly and nodded.

Protective gear will indeed affect his movements to some extent, but the defensive effect it provides is too low, so it's better not to wear it.

Moreover, his right hand is wrapped with the Holy Shroud, so he can use that formal attire when really needed.

While not invulnerable to swords and spears, it's still much better than protective gear.

"Then be careful."

Seeing Shirou's expression, Chen had no intention of trying to persuade him.

Everyone has a different fighting style. If Shirou were her subordinate today, she would definitely force him to change into that outfit.

But we're currently in a cooperative relationship, and to some extent... the other party might even be better at fighting than her.

Therefore, she had no position to persuade the other party to switch.

"Don't worry, I can withstand any attack."

Hoshiguma, standing to the side, revealed a rather hearty smile, while simultaneously raising the large shield Hannya in her hand.

Just looking at it gives you a strong sense of security.

"Please cover for me, and remember to keep the call going."

Hearing Hoshiguma's words, Chen nodded and then pointed to the communicator on his ear.

She was very cautious, and she had to be.

After all, while fighting with fewer people makes it less likely to alert the enemy, the scarcity of manpower can also cause many problems.

Therefore, maintaining communication and ensuring the smooth operation of the team is very important.

After confirming that the communicators were all on the same channel, Hoshiguma and Chen left the building.

Shirou then strode up to the top floor.

It was very windy on the top floor; it was a bit chilly for the end of June.

A cool breeze made Shirou feel more awake.

"Trace on─"

With the Black Bow and arrows in hand, Shirou stood on the rooftop, watching Chen and Hoshiguma for any danger or ambush around them.

If there are any other developments, he will immediately inform the two of them and stop their actions.

Fortunately, the two encountered no problems along the way and arrived at their destination smoothly.

As for the scene of the transaction... he couldn't see it.

The opponent chose a good location, with cover on all sides and a rather complex terrain.

After confirming that the two had arrived safely, Shirou assessed that the sniping spot was not very practical and requested a change.

"Can."

Chen's voice came through the communication device.

After receiving approval, Shirou looked around for a usable sniping spot.

If he doesn't find it, he'll have to meet up with the two of them.

He could also choose to clear away the obstacles with a few arrows or Noble Phantasms first, creating a better sniping environment for himself.

However, he'll probably be arrested by his own people first.

Moreover, Shirou doesn't want to go to this extent unless absolutely necessary.

"That is..."

While searching for the next sniping spot and occasionally glancing at the situation on the other side, Shirou saw several figures flash past from the other side.

Some of the figures even looked somewhat familiar.

If he wasn't mistaken... several of them were wearing Rhodes Island jackets?

Having dealt with them frequently, Shirou was quite familiar with the Rhodes Island symbol.

"What's wrong?"

Hearing Shirou's faint sound of doubt, Hoshiguma inquired about the situation.

"It seems someone is heading that way. Keep an eye on them. I'll go find out what's going on."

Shirou didn't guarantee there wouldn't be any problems, as that would be disrespectful to their lives.

The safest course of action is to have Chen and Hoshiguma remain vigilant while he tries to find out the truth of the matter.

"Permission granted, please be careful."

Hearing Shirou's words, Chen did not try to stop him.

He put away his longbow and jumped off the ten-story Shirou.

In mid-air, his clothes emitted a faint blue light, transforming into a red Mystic Code, before he landed smoothly.

There was no sound.

After landing, Shirou ran in the direction he remembered seeing the Rhodes Island group, changing his Mystic Code back into his original Knights of the Round Table coat.

It's just for cushioning the landing; the outfit is a bit too conspicuous, and the Knights of the Round Table jacket is more recognizable.