Airi had always acted with decisive efficiency. Early the next morning, she called Yukina directly and had her bring a large metal case to Artificial Island No. 12.
"Senior, do I need to stay?"
Yukina had also learned about Shadow Time from Airi. She was quite surprised that something so bizarre even existed, and naturally wanted to stay behind to investigate.
"Of course. Give it a try. If you can move around during Shadow Time, that would be even better."
Airi certainly did not mind Yukina staying. In fact, if Yukina could remain, she would naturally be a great help in exploring the tower. It was just that this strange Shadow Time seemed quite selective, and Airi was not sure whether Yukina could successfully act within it.
They would just have to see.
"Miss Airi, what is this?"
At that moment, Kirijo Mitsuru walked over as well. Seeing the metal case beside Yukina that was only a head shorter than her, she froze for a moment. It looked no different from an ordinary suitcase, aside from being much larger and having a distinctly high-tech appearance...
"Oh, these are the weapons I'll be using... I prepared them last night. They look pretty good now."
As she spoke, Airi extended a finger and lightly pressed a spot on top of the case that resembled a fingerprint scanner. With a soft hiss, the metal case, which had seemed completely seamless, suddenly split apart layer by layer, revealing what it contained.
Shotguns, grenades, Sniper Rifles, Grenade Launchers...
"This is..."
Looking at the case before her, which resembled a miniature arsenal, Kirijo Mitsuru was completely dumbfounded. Yukina beside her was equally overwhelmed. She had never imagined that the dangerous things she had hauled all the way here were weapons like these!
"Sometimes, I still trust