Chapter 66

So they plan to turn these empty rooms into changing rooms so that they can shower and change clothes here after work.

The clothes can be left directly for Shirou to wash—it's practically perfect!

After much debate, it was finally decided that Exusiai would talk to Shirou about this matter.

"You want to sleep here? That won't do."

Hearing Exusiai's words, Shirou thought that the others were going to move downstairs to sleep.

That's absolutely not acceptable. Who knows if some of them will be half asleep and just walk out wearing weird clothes?

"No, no, I just need to borrow this place as a changing room."

Seeing that Shirou misunderstood and refused the advances, Exusiai quickly revealed her true intentions.

While Shirou's suggestion is tempting, there's still one room short. Unless there are special circumstances, everyone will definitely need their own room.

"Locker room?"

Shirou didn't quite understand what Exusiai meant, but it was fine as long as she didn't sleep here.

Just thinking about how Rin looked in her sleep, and how the people at Penguin Logistics were in that state, would be a real crisis!

Just thinking about Shirou makes me feel terrible.

"We'll just use an empty room here to store our clothes, and when we come back, we can just take a shower and change clothes here."

Seeing Exusiai's anxious expression, Sora helped explain.

"That's no problem. Which room would you like? Do you need any help?"

This request is naturally not a problem, after all, this place ultimately belongs to Penguin Logistics, he is just staying here temporarily, as long as it's not too outrageous, he can accept it.

The locker room, well, it's probably like one of those small lockers you get at work, right?

"No need, no need, we can handle it ourselves."

Croissant declined Shirou's offer.

After all... cough cough, those who know, know. Although I don't think Shirou would do that, we still need to avoid suspicion.

"Then let me know when you've finished."

Although he didn't know why he was rejected, Shirou didn't dwell on it.

However, Shirou was unaware of the seriousness of the situation. Instead, he heard a dinging sound from the kitchen and went over to bring the chocolate cake from the oven to the table.

"Wow... is this made with chocolate?"

"Texas, the former owner of the chocolate and the source of its raw materials, asked."

The aroma is also very similar to the taste of her chocolate.

"Cake?"

Exusiai looked at the cake in front of her, which looked somewhat different from what she knew, and was puzzled for only three seconds before giving up.

Instead of wasting time wondering about this, why not grab more food for yourself?

87 Texas wants to have a fencing match with Shirou?

One morning, at the Penguin Logistics dormitory.

"The so-called 'Oripathy' is..."

Shirou was reading through the first volume of Mr. Xue. Although it was supposed to be an introductory volume, some of the technical terms were still giving Shirou a headache.

Fortunately, there's the internet where I can look up the general meaning.

Unfortunately, everyone at Penguin Logistics is staying in their dorms today; it's a rare collective holiday.

"Hahaha, eat my Originium Pulse Cyclone Cannon!"

The Exusiai, holding the joystick, roared, and as she shouted the name of the move, the halo above her head and the wings on her back became brighter.

"I have to say, Sister Neng, you're really despicable! You actually took cheat tools!"

Croissant to the side, gritted her teeth and said that her character on the screen had just been defeated by Exusiai.

The dialogue suggests that Exusiai used a cheat item to kill Croissant.

"Game items are meant to be used, otherwise it's a waste, isn't it?"

Exusiai looked smug.

The two of them had a great time, but things weren't so pleasant for Shirou.

"Sigh... maybe I should buy some headphones."

After struggling for a moment, Shirou closed the book.

Reading ordinary books in such a noisy environment is fine, but reading something this brain-teasing is definitely not an option.

If someone asks about Oripathy later and he replies with something like "Originium Pulse Cyclone Cannon," the situation will definitely be very awkward.

He can read in his room, but that would make him a bit out of place, since everyone else is there too.

"Headphones? Need recommendations?"

Texas was reading a novel nearby, asked after hearing Shirou's words.

She's probably the most knowledgeable about headphones among Penguin Logistics.

"That's not urgent."

Shirou stood up and stretched. He had been immersed in books for the past few days, and his body felt a little stiff.

He still runs every day, but after the last delivery and the two memories, Shirou felt that the amount of exercise was not enough and he needed to move his body more to burn off the excess energy.

"It would be great if there were a temple."

At this moment, Shirou missed his hometown dojo very much. Although it was troublesome to clean up, at least he had a place where he could move around freely.

"Dojo? Shirou, do you mean training ground? If so, there are training grounds nearby."

Sora, who was flipping through a fashion magazine nearby, heard Shirou's words and said something.

"Public... is a bit inconvenient."

Shirou was naturally aware that there were similar places in Lungmen, but it was really inconvenient to be outside. The main problem was that Projection Magic couldn't be used freely, and it would be troublesome if the ability to take out a weapon at will was noticed. Shirou had always kept Isv's words in mind.

If you can't use Projection Magic, then you might as well go to a gym instead.

"It's not a public facility; it's one of Penguin Logistics' locations. It has a lot of exercise equipment, but very few people use it."

Upon hearing Shirou's words, Sora put down the magazine in her hand and gave a brief explanation.

"I've never heard you mention it..."

Shirou felt a bit of a toothache. He had never heard anyone mention this before. He was even hesitating about whether to buy a gym membership, but it seems he doesn't need to now.

"After all, we rarely use it! We're already exhausted from delivering goods and fighting all the time."

Croissant was standing nearby, put down her game controller and joined the conversation.

Croissant didn't mention was that before Shirou arrived, the group would still go out together on these days off to stretch their muscles.

As for now?

Please, fighting is uncivilized, and missing mealtimes would be terrible!

"That's true... Could you give me the address? I'd like to go take a look."

Shirou thought about it and felt that Croissant's point was valid. Penguin Logistics' work was a bit complicated, and they often encountered people who coveted the goods in their hands.

He remembered the last time Croissant complained that when she received an order to deliver candy and cookies, she encountered a group of people trying to steal the goods. She hit them all with one blow and sent them flying.

However, since there was a place available, Shirou naturally wanted to go and take a look.

This way, you won't get caught by a social terrorist while jogging, and you can also increase the intensity of your training.

"Hmm... Shall we go together? It seems like we haven't exercised in a long time."

Exusiai patted her slightly chubby belly. Although she had managed to control it recently, what woman wouldn't want some definition on her stomach?

At this moment, she envied Texas and Croissant, who could eat as much as they Croissant without worrying.

Although it's mainly because they both get a lot of exercise, one fights using close combat skills, while the other runs around carrying a big hammer and a shield.

She, holding the gun, basically didn't move.

As for Sora's self-control, Exusiai was very envious of Exusiai. She admitted that she couldn't control her desires like Sora when faced with delicious food.

"I don't have any problems. I'm just here to scout out the location."

There was no objection to the group going to Shirou together; it would be more lively with more people.

"That's rare! It's actually Neng-jie suggesting we go for a workout!"

Croissant gave a teasing smile; she was well aware of Exusiai's recent troubles.

However, because the other party had something on her, she didn't dare to say it openly, lest the photos of her arrest be spread throughout Lungmen.

She personally doesn't care, but it will affect her stall!

"So noisy... it's so noisy! I just thought of it!"

Exusiai defended herself.

"I have no objection."

Texas is easygoing; she's fine with just going along with everyone else.

"Let's change our clothes first, then we'll walk over together!"

Kong stood up and said that the people were all wearing loungewear, which was naturally not suitable for exercise.

At times like these, there's no need to wear uniforms; simple and convenient exercise is the priority.

After confirming the itinerary for Dengdeng, everyone was in high spirits.

Even though it's not a trip for fun or fancy food, just going out together is enough to make me very happy.

"Hey! Shirou, don't you dare spy on me!"

After the group entered the room, or rather, the changing room, Exusiai poked her head out with a mischievous grin and said something.

"No, don't worry, I'm not interested."

Shirou immediately denied Exusiai's words three times and then went straight back to his room.

He then closed the door, covered his forehead, and sighed.

He now truly regrets it; it was only after the group used this room as a changing room that Shirou realized something was wrong.

The sounds of laughter and playfulness while taking a bath, people coming out with wet hair, and running outside wrapped in towels— Shirou has already encountered these things in just a few days.

He felt that he was gradually no longer being seen as a man, and he was worried that his still-adolescent body might not be able to withstand it.

This is also why he wanted to find a place to stretch his body a bit; he felt that if he didn't shift his focus, his reputation would plummet.

After reflecting on the group's usual unconventional behavior and calming himself down by shifting his focus, Shirou finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After quickly changing his clothes, Shirou went out to prepare.

"Large kettle, water cups..."

Shirou was in the kitchen filling a kettle with water. Water was essential for exercise. There wasn't time to prepare food, but he could make sure to prepare a more substantial dinner later.

After everything was done, the Penguin Logistics team came out.

"Have you packed everything you need? Let's go then."

Texas checked with her teammates to make sure they had everything they needed before setting off.

The Penguin Logistics training ground is not far away. The reason for buying this place was that the Emperor felt it was a low thing for Penguin Logistics not to have its own training ground for training, so he set up this training ground.

It has all the necessary facilities and equipment.

If there's anything lacking, it's the lack of a shooting range for Exusiai.

However, I heard there is a shooting range nearby, but compared to that one where you have to set up the equipment yourself, Exusiai prefers to shoot at a privately run shooting range where she can just fire her gun.

"It's quite big."

Shirou put down what he was holding and looked at the training ground.