Chapter 222

It makes people not want to get close to it.

"The only question now is where the transaction took place. We'll just have to wait for Ace and the others to find out!"

Seeing that the topic had been successfully shifted, Huang focused on stroking the Rosemary in his arms.

Shirou then turned around and shared this information with Chen.

"..."

Shirou, who had just finished reporting to Inspector Chen, suddenly sensed that something was wrong.

In addition to the strong smell of gunpowder and burning from before, there seemed to be many other smells mixed in the air now.

This means there are many people around, but if it were someone from the Knights of the Round Table, Chen would have informed him.

"Shirou, did you sense it too? Someone's getting closer."

Rosemary, who was being stroked by Blaze, noticed Shirou's somewhat strange expression and said...

She also sensed someone approaching.

"Hmm... I'm not so sure, but it's better to be safe than sorry."

Shirou was slightly surprised when he heard what Rosemary said.

He only noticed things through subtle changes in the outside world, but Rosemary seemed to... sense someone directly?

Originium Arts is truly an amazing thing...

After marveling at the theory that everything could be Originium Arts, which Exusiai and the others often talked about, Shirou pulled out Gan Jiang Mo Ye and walked outside.

Huang, who was standing nearby, also stopped petting the cat and looked at Shirou with his chainsaw in hand.

"I can go by myself. You just need to tell Amiya and the others what's going on."

After saying something to Huang, Shirou stepped forward.

"Be careful when making contact. If I'm not mistaken... they're probably from the gang."

Through the communicator, Hoshiguma's voice said that Shirou hadn't had time to turn off the communicator after reporting, so they already knew about the commotion.

Having lived in the Slums for quite some time, she naturally understood that a commotion of that magnitude would make someone want to come up and check on things.

"Those people from the Slums? Is it because of the commotion just now?"

Compared to the knowledgeable Hoshiguma, Shirou was not very familiar with the situation.

His impression of the Slums gangs was mostly negative, and he had personally thrown quite a few thugs out of Fuyuki Store.

Hoshiguma and A-Xing seem to be among the few people Shirou has a good impression of the gang.

"Well, don't worry too much. You're still wearing your Knights of the Round Table coat, they won't do anything to you."

To avoid a conflict between Shirou and the other party, Hoshiguma offered a brief explanation.

As long as Shirou reveals his identity as a member of the Knights of the Round Table, there shouldn't be any major problems.

"...I see."

After glancing at the jacket he was wearing, which could barely be identified as belonging to the Knights of the Round Table, Shirou responded.

"If all else fails, just bring up my name or Old Chen's name to buy some time. I'm already on my way there."

"Okay, then I'll go check on the situation first."

"Be safe."

"I will."

Even after receiving some information from Hoshiguma, Shirou remained vigilant.

It's always good to be careful, especially since Shirou's side was just hit by a bomb.

Without Mystic Code, the injury wouldn't be severe, but it would still cause some trouble for the subsequent actions.

When Independent Action, Shirou had fewer concerns and jumped onto a nearby rooftop, looking around from there.

The lights were on in many houses, and it seemed that many people had been awakened by the explosion.

This situation is already considered good; at least no one rushed to the scene to investigate.

Or perhaps they originally wanted to come out, but were driven back by someone?

Turning his gaze to the other side, Shirou saw many people.

"That's... Miss Lin Yuxia?"

Shirou's excellent eyesight allowed him to see the faces of everyone there clearly. Although he didn't recognize most of them, he did recognize Zhalak, the pink-haired Shirou in the crowd.

After all, that's a big customer of Fuyuki Store! They come here to buy things regularly!

But why is the other person here?

Shirou expressed his confusion about this.

"Shirou, how do you know Lin... Never mind, I'll ask you properly later. If it's Lin Yuxia, just go over and give her the communicator, and I'll talk to her."

Hearing Shirou call out the name of someone she knew, Chen was initially puzzled, but considering that the current situation wasn't suitable for asking anything, she quickly suppressed her doubts.

"Give it to her? Okay."

After listening to Chen's instructions, Shirou finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, someone who can elicit such an attitude from Chen must be someone with no problems.

He jumped off the not-so-high roof and landed safely. Then, empty- Shirou, he walked towards the group of people.

The group noticed Shirou immediately and were on high alert towards him.

Just as Shirou remembered this frequent guest, Lin Yuxia also remembered the Shirou standing before her.

In her memory, the other person should have finished their internship at the Knights of the Round Table long ago, and they should now be cooperating instructors. So why is the other person here?

"Chen asked me to give you the communicator."

After getting closer, Shirou stopped and explained his purpose.

Otherwise, he always felt that if he took a few more steps forward, the people next to him would punch him.

It seems even the Knights of the Round Table's coats can't make these people lower their guard!

Or was it simply because it had been blasted open and was too dirty that the people didn't notice?

Shirou didn't know the answer to that, but after he mentioned Chen, those people were indeed less wary than before. It seems that Chen's name is effective.

She handed the communicator to the man in the Feline nearby, who then passed it on to Lin Yuxia.

"Why would the Knights of the Round Table be operating in the Slums? And why make such a commotion?"

As soon as they got the communicator, the other party spoke quite rudely to Inspector Chen on the other end of the communicator.

As for what Chen replied... unfortunately, Shirou couldn't hear it.

"I don't mean to pursue this matter. Could you please explain why you're here?"

"... A small-scale assault? Intervention? I see. So, have you caught the criminals?"

"Still searching? Wasn't the explosion just now caused by a fight?"

"That was a trap?... Okay, I understand."

After saying just a few words, Lin Yuxia personally returned the communicator to Shirou, saying:

"Chen is looking for you."

"Oh...okay, Chen?"

Upon hearing what the other person said, Shirou immediately put on the communicator.

"Everything has been agreed upon. To avoid any unforeseen circumstances, I shared some of the information directly with that pineapple mouse."

Even without being face-to-face, Shirou could sense Chen's depressed mood.

And what the heck is this pineapple mouse?

Chashu Cat, rice noodle roll dragon, Fried Ghost, pineapple mouse...

Are you guys just using each other's favorite foods as nicknames for each other?

Suppressing his urge to complain, Shirou asked:

"So, the operation continues?"

"Continue as before, but before that, you need to keep an eye on the other side and that group from earlier, and don't let them act in secret."

When mentioning not letting them act in private, Chen's tone became noticeably more forceful.

I'll try my best.

Shirou can guarantee that Rhodes Island won't act recklessly, but he can't guarantee that Lin Yuxia will.

After all, they weren't familiar with each other, and it seemed that even Chen hadn't gotten much favor with him. He didn't think his reputation was any better than Chen's.

After receiving a few words of encouragement from Chen, the other party went back to work.

He left behind Shirou, Lin Yuxia, and a few others beside her.

Feeling awkward in this place, Shirou really wanted to go back to Rhodes Island, where at least Rosemary would try to find topics to talk about with him.

"...Lead the way to the place where you were resting."

Seemingly noticing Shirou's awkward expression, Lin Yuxia spoke up.

As for Chen's words to her not to act privately?

Just listen to those words, after all, Chen doesn't understand the current situation here as well as she does.

After confirming with Chen that he had no intention of stopping them, Shirou led the group over directly.

"There are other people over there, so I'll go over and let them know first."

Shirou led the way, first speaking to the other party.

He was a little worried that Huang might just grab a chainsaw and start hacking away, so he had to go over and tell him beforehand.

"I understand, Shirou... I'll just call you that then. I remember your internship contract with the Knights of the Round Table Shirou have been terminated, right? Why are you still working for the Knights of the Round Table now?"

Upon hearing Shirou's words, Lin Yuxia showed no impatience or other emotions, but simply nodded slightly to indicate that she understood.

Chen Gang had just mentioned those people from Rhodes Island, so she was aware of the situation.

I didn't expect Shirou to become familiar with these people so quickly.

Meanwhile, during the break in the journey, Lin Yuxia also gathered some information about Shirou's side.

You know, she regularly supplies Fuyuki Store with goods, so as a supplier, it's perfectly reasonable for her to know where the people receiving those supplies are going, right?

"Hmm... Later, another contract was signed to assist in guiding the Knights of the Round Table's sniping. However, it seems that when the boss was drafting it, Mr. Wei Yanwu got him into a trap again, adding a clause that my contract could be directly invoked when needed."

Faced with Lin Yuxia's question, Shirou thought for a moment and then answered truthfully.

After all, the other party already knows about my internship with the Knights of the Round Table, so they can definitely find out any other information if they want to.

Lin Yuxia was a regular customer at the store and could be considered a semi-acquaintance, so Shirou didn't want to ruin their relationship.

Anyway, only the boss is injured, and he can't hear the conversation here.

"I was aware of the contract for guiding the Knights of the Round Table Sniper Team, but I didn't expect Mr. Wei Yanwu to risk his relationship with Penguin Logistics for your sake..."

Upon hearing Shirou's reply, Lin Yuxia pondered Wei Yanwu's intentions in doing so.

For Shirou's fighting strength?

Would someone's combat strength warrant such attention? So much attention that it would jeopardize their relationship with Penguin Logistics?

Lin Yuxia had heard of Penguin Logistics, the logistics company.

On the surface, it is a logistics company, but in reality, it is a company that can provide private armed forces.

Intelligence, escort, bodyguards... it's more accurate to say that delivering letters and packages only accounts for a small part of their work. Rather than being a logistics company, they are more like an employment company with a powerful private armed team.

Compared to him, Shirou was just a person, which is why she couldn't understand it.

How can the strength of one person compare to the strength of a group? Especially Penguin Logistics, a formidable force in Lungmen.

Or perhaps, Wei Yanwu wasn't interested in the opponent's combat strength, but rather in their future potential?

After much thought, Lin Yuxia felt that this was the most likely idea.