Chapter 75

"You can only eat one... two! Just two!"

Swire a moment, saying that she originally only planned to let Hoshiguma eat one, but considering their friendship, she decided to add one more, making it two.

"Okay, two then."

Having received permission, Hoshiguma immediately took a Fried Winged Beast Chunk and put it in her mouth.

She could probably understand why Swire had made that expression earlier. After being hungry all day, eating delicious food was already a happy thing, and the Fried Winged Beast Chunk in front of her were simply indescribable to Hoshiguma.

After licking the remaining oil off his hands, Hoshiguma reached out and took a second piece.

"Ah, if only there were some wine."

This time, Hoshiguma chose to savor the experience, thinking that it would be great to have beer with it, as it would be a perfect accompaniment to drinks, especially with the movie "Dragon Fight" playing right in front of her.

"Ahem... Hoshiguma, please be careful, we're hungry too."

The Knights of the Round Table who were nearby couldn't help but speak up. After all, Swire was her superior, so she didn't dare to say anything to remind her, but Hoshiguma was different.

Hoshiguma is quite easygoing; as long as you don't go too far, there won't be any problems.

"Sorry, sorry, by the way, did you make this, Shirou?"

Upon receiving complaints from the neighbors, Hoshiguma immediately put the lid back on, stopping the aroma from wafting out.

At the same time, he stood up and asked Shirou, who was standing next to him, trying to distract himself so that he wouldn't be unable to resist taking more.

"Hmm, what's wrong?"

While stopping Exusiai and Croissant from clinging to his legs for food, Shirou responded.

Texas and Sora, who were standing nearby, were also trying to stop the two of them from behaving shamelessly. They said that the two of them were shameless, but they were even more shameless than Shirou.

"How about we exchange contact information? I often receive ingredients from old friends, but I don't really know how to cook them. If I need them again, I'll contact you and send them to you directly."

Shirou patted Hoshiguma on the shoulder and said with a serious expression.

She often receives some rather strange ingredients, but because she doesn't know how to cook them, she can only leave them or give them away to others.

But some of the ingredients came from her hometown— Higashi —such as some seasonings or sauces.

This type is more troublesome. The people I know don't know much about cooking, and the finished products I make by following the recipes online aren't very good either.

Shirou, who was standing in front of her, seemed to be from the same hometown, so she no longer had to worry about the ingredients expiring!

If we're lucky, we might even get to taste some familiar flavors from home!

"Ah? Oh... okay, then there's no problem."

Shirou thought Hoshiguma would say something more, but that was all?

However, he still maintained good relations with the Knights of the Round Table and agreed to their request.

"Shirou, you're very popular."

Exusiai teased after watching Shirou and Hoshiguma exchange contact information.

As far as she remembered, besides the people from Penguin Logistics, Shirou seemed to get along well with some other people, such as Alina, who was far away in Ursus, Swire beside her, and Hoshiguma in front of her.

"Well enough?"

After hearing Exusiai's words, Shirou thought for a moment. Most of their interactions were just ordinary conversations, hardly exactly the kind that would make someone welcome.

In Shirou's mind, someone like Rin is probably considered popular.

"... Shirou, you can't do this."

Seeing that Shirou was completely oblivious, even Croissant felt that this couldn't go on, considering that two of the three of them had already approached Shirou with ulterior motives!

If he remains completely oblivious, Shirou could very well be tricked!

That would mean she'd have to do her own laundry, clean, and order takeout! She couldn't accept that!

"Hmm... I agree with that."

Sora also felt that Shirou's approach was not quite right.

Texas, standing to the side, nodded without saying a word.

"Um?"

Judging from their reactions, Shirou had no idea what they were talking about.

"It's okay, you'll understand later."

Hoshiguma patted Shirou on the back and said that watching the conversation at Penguin Logistics was quite interesting.

Right now, Swire and Chen are still bleating to each other on her right.

The four members of Penguin Logistics on the left were also talking to Shirou.

She stood in the middle, watching the two sides start their own group battles, silently taking another Fried Winged Beast Chunk and putting it in her mouth, watching the group joking around.

These kinds of days are pretty good, aren't they?

94 Meow meow meow meow!

Finally, just as Hoshiguma was about to take the fourth piece, Swire ended the battle of the sheep and rushed back to her seat to put the bento behind her.

"Didn't you say it was two yuan? Why did you give me more than that!"

"Sorry, sorry, the scene just now was too appetizing."

Hoshiguma waved her hand and said that she had been enjoying watching the chaos on the left and the fierce battle on the right.

"Hoshiguma, you..."

Swire had a lot of things he wanted to say to Hoshiguma, but he held back.

"Hmm, it tastes pretty good."

Chen, who was behind her, saw Swire bring the bento box to her, so she took one without hesitation and ate a bite.

She had been starving all day, and just then, Chashu Cat brought her his bento box—what a coincidence!

Overall, it tasted pretty good, but it was a bit cold. It would have been even crispier if eaten freshly fried.

However, the thought that he got it from Chashu Cat made Chen feel that it was especially delicious.

"Aaaaah! You Bratty Dragon, you actually stole some food!"

Upon realizing she was under attack from the rear, Swire hurriedly clutched the Swire to her chest; she was now caught in a pincer movement.

Is this how it is usually here?

Seeing this scene before him, Shirou asked Exusiai, who was standing to the side.

Although I was already prepared, I still thought the Knights of the Round Table would be a very serious place, but it turns out that the three big bosses there are no different from the people at Penguin Logistics!

"The main problem is that there isn't much work right now, but the three of them are still very dedicated to their work."

Sora, who was standing nearby, helped explain. After Exusiai and Croissant were still watching the good show in front of them. It was a rare sight to see the three giants of the Knights of the Round Table fighting for their lives in the Knights of the Round Table.

On the other hand, Sora felt that she should try to change Shirou's mind about the Knights of the Round Table Bureau, otherwise Shirou's impression of Lungmen would only be a group of strange and eccentric humans.

"Hmm... I think I understand."

Thinking back to how Swire had questioned him earlier, Shirou could roughly understand what Sora meant.

Simply put, I keep business matters separate from personal matters. When there's something important to do, I'll take it seriously, and when there's nothing to do, I'll relax a bit.

Although Swire and Hoshiguma look quite funny now, Shirou remembers very clearly that the two were quite serious when they were working.

He was severely criticized by Swire back then, which reminded him of being pointed at and scolded by Rin.

"Um... if there's nothing else, shall we head out?"

Texas felt a little uncomfortable here, so she asked directly.

After a busy day at work, being chased around, and being lectured by Chen for a while, Texas now only wants to go back to her dorm to take a shower and then lie down and rest.

"Old Chen, have you finished everything on your end?"

Upon hearing Texas's words, Hoshiguma asked Chen.

"It's almost done. You can leave now and don't come back."

Chen waved to the Penguin Logistics, signaling them not to come back.

Although it's impossible, I guess we'll receive another police report related to Penguin Logistics in a few days.

"We'll get in touch later."

Swire waved to Shirou, saying that she already had an idea and would figure out how to implement it later.

I need to find a way to get some of Shirou's char siu rice!

"Meow meow meow meow!"

Croissant and Exusiai stood between Shirou and Swire, not forgetting that Swire was one of those who harbored ill intentions towards Shirou!

"Has this been assimilated?"

Shirou muttered a complaint under his breath.

Seeing Exusiai and Croissant bleating, Shirou wanted to leave. He worried that if things continued like this, he would start bleating too.

It's really a bit brainwashing, especially when Swire and Chen are hurling insults at each other.

But despite the complaints, we still had to say the polite things:

"Then we'll be leaving now. I'll come back later to get your lunchbox when I have time."

After saying that, Shirou was pulled away by the group.

It was less like he was being pulled and more like Shirou was being carried away.

"Is that the person you Chashu Cat, have your eye on?"

Seeing the group hurriedly leave with Shirou, Chen asked.

The person in question was present, so she couldn't ask. Now that they're gone, she can ask the question she's curious about.

She had known from Hoshiguma for a long time that Swire into the Knights of the Round Table Shirou, but this was the first time she had met her.

Overall... it's pretty average?

However, considering that the other party is from Penguin Logistics, it seems rather strange that they are so ordinary.

After all, even the style of a certain famous idol has become so distorted.

"You've already seen the information, why are you asking me?"

Swire pouted and said, getting angry just thinking about it. Her plan to recruit Shirou had already been betrayed by Hoshiguma.

However, unlike Chen, who only knew part of the story, she had already met and communicated with Hoshiguma.

Chen currently only knows about the shopping mall case and the time she dragged Shirou to the market, since these are all documented.

"Tsk, you're really hot-tempered. Hurry up and go back to finish your work."

Seeing that Swire didn't seem inclined to say anything more, Chen didn't bother to continue the conversation.

Whether it's a talented person or an informant, as long as the person is confirmed to be trustworthy, that's fine.

However, since Hoshiguma also thinks she's a good person, there shouldn't be any problems. Swire is great in every way except that she's prone to messing things up. She still remembers the last time the other person took the wrong bag, causing her to take her lipstick and setting spray to catch a criminal.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, this incident will stay with her for the rest of her life.

"Okay, okay, let's go."

Swire started chasing people away so she could properly enjoy the remaining Fried Winged Beast Chunk... no, she wanted to finish up her work and go home to rest.

"Old Chen, Missy, you two..."

Seeing the two still bickering, Hoshiguma felt exhausted.

After all, without the other group of penguins, it feels like something's missing.

However, it wasn't a complete waste of time; if you want some snacks to go with your drinks later, just go find Shirou.

It's a bit of a shame that Shirou doesn't drink much. If he were willing to drink, Swire wouldn't have needed to come up with so many methods; they could have just had her get drunk and taken away.

While the Knights of the Round Table was still engaged in a fierce battle, on the other side, on the Penguin Logistics truck...

"Hmm... it's a bit windy."