Chapter 714

Shirou tried to push her away, but she held him tightly.

"Shirou, you covet my body, don't you? Although I can't offer it to you right now, let me give you a taste of the sweetness first!"

"... I've already said it's not like that!!"

And so, Shirou began to practice Black Magic with Liddell.

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Volume 9: Chapter 437 The idol's... is about to be pierced...?

It was early evening in London, England.

Shirou sped along the highway on his companion, a Vespa Italy scooter that he had rented for £30 a day.

Sitting in the back seat of the car was May Liddell Achelot, the daughter of a media mogul and a world-renowned witch-like idol singer.

"Hahahaha! Shirou! You actually applied 'Mana Burst' to a motorcycle? Are you a genius? Hahahahahahahaha!"

Liddell hugged Shirou tightly, laughing uncontrollably in the howling wind.

However, Shirou doesn't have time to deal with her right now.

Behind them, several black luxury cars were closing in, enacting a gunfight and chase scene reminiscent of a Hollywood movie.

Shirou's task tonight is to get Liddell to a venue near London before 7 p. m. for a signing event for her new single.

Because Liddell had spent a lot of time in the apartment, her commute was already tight, and then she unexpectedly encountered this accident.

After passing through some kind of invisible barrier, the presence of pedestrians and cars around them suddenly vanished completely.

Even on suburban roads, it's highly unusual to find them completely deserted.

What I just saw was probably some kind of barrier or a barrier that could exorcise people.

"Something's coming! Hold on tight, Miss Liddell!"

After Shirou reminded Liddell, she changed from sitting sideways to straddling him, pressing her body against him.

At the same time, a dozen cars and motorcycles appeared on both sides of the road and began to drive alongside them.

"They're after me, they are..."

Liddell explained the situation, naming several people Shirou had never heard of.

At that moment, a laser beam aimed at the tires of a scooter was fired from the rolled-down window of the black luxury car.

"Tsk...!!"

Shirou immediately twisted the accelerator to the floor and unleashed his magic at the same time.

The originally retro-styled scooter was encased in a layer of silver armor, which deflected the incoming light projectiles.

"What...!?"

The strange cries of the pursuers could be heard, along with Liddell's cheerful laughter coming from behind.

She seemed to be thoroughly enjoying this Hollywood -movie-like scene, but for Shirou, the priority was getting her to her destination within the allotted time.

The pursuers on motorcycles surrounded them from both sides. Shirou took out a baseball bat he had prepared beforehand and smashed their helmets to pieces.

Watching the men fall off their motorcycles and tumble backwards, Liddell made a face while holding Shirou's waist.

After Shirou destroyed all the Magic Bullet and smashed several motorcycles, the black luxury car began to maintain its distance.

Shirou was in a hurry and didn't have time to waste, so he sped up again.

Just when they thought they could leave them behind, even more pursuers appeared.

"... and..., they've actually joined forces! They've been enemies for almost a hundred years!"

Liddell cried out in surprise.

Just how many people have you offended?

Shirou couldn't help but complain, but the idol witch in the back seat smiled sweetly, "The answer is 'everyone'."

"There's no other way but to fight while riding. Let's try to reduce the number of enemies first."

"Wait, Shirou! Don't use Projection Magic!"

Liddell once told Shirou: "Try not to use Projection Magic in battle unless absolutely necessary."

That's because Shirou Amamiya's Projection Magic is so famous that he's even known as the "Thousand Swords" among Magecraft.

If Shirou Amamiya's becoming Liddell's bodyguard is revealed too early, it could very well alert the enemy.

"Okay, okay, just shut up."

Shirou infused his eyes with magical power, turning his pupils a deep crimson—"The Mystic Eyes of Flame Burning."

The rims of the pursuing vehicle immediately burst into flames, lost speed, rolled to the side of the road, crashed through the guardrail, and flew off.

Because the other party was aiming at his tires, he didn't kill them.

The enemy leader must have also given the order to "capture Liddell alive if possible".

"How many soldiers have been prepared? If not many, they should still be able to make it in time."

In the end, this wish was not fulfilled.

After that, Shirou was constantly attacked, and each time he had to fight back.

When we arrived at our destination, it was already 7:30 p. m., thirty minutes past the scheduled time.

"Don't worry about it, keeping the fans waiting is also a treat for them."

Liddell flashed a bright smile that showed absolutely no remorse.

Are you trying to comfort me?

Just as Shirou opened his mouth, Liddell suddenly stepped forward, stood on tiptoe, and kissed his cheek.

"And this is a perk for Shirou?"

"Hey... don't do this kind of thing in a place like this, what if someone sees you?"

Shirou frowned, wiped the lipstick mark off his face, and looked around to make sure no one else was nearby.

"It's okay, if someone sees us, Dad will take care of it."

The media obeys my every command, and my fans will unconditionally believe whatever I say.

Liddell said nonchalantly.

To this woman, her fans were merely slaves who showered her with money, and their feelings were not worth caring about at all.

"Compared to this, Shirou is truly amazing."

Liddell said with an expression of adoration.

"Not only did they deliver me here unharmed, but they also didn't make me lift a finger. No wonder they're a legendary figure in the Mage's Association."

I had a great time tonight, and now I'm more motivated to work!

Well then, see you later! I've already made a reservation. Let's go grab some late-night snacks together after this is over!

After saying that, Liddell left Shirou behind, waving to him as she walked into the venue.

A dozen seconds later, the venue erupted in deafening cheers that could be heard even outside.

That was an illusion of Liddell that captivated the whole world; only Shirou knew the witch's true face.

"Okay, it's about time I got to work too."

Shirou turned around and faced the black luxury cars that were stopping one after another in the distance.

After that, Shirou also served as Liddell's bodyguard, acting alongside her for several days in a row.

His ostensible identity is that of a new agent, but in reality, he is a bodyguard with whom he shares meals and sleeps.

Shirou repelled several waves of enemy attacks.

Those targeting Liddell seemed to realize she had a very powerful bodyguard, and their attacks gradually intensified.

According to Liddell, the battle for the position of head of the family has entered the final round, and the outcome will be decided in the next few days.

Shirou focused solely on defeating the enemy, while Liddell exerted pressure on the enemy's superiors after the battle, successfully bringing several opposing factions under her control and gaining fame and influence within the Clock Tower.

Rumors are now circulating within the association that Liddell will be chosen as the next Lord, Achelot.

This request is almost over, Shirou thought to himself.

It was a pretty good internship experience. Compared to listening to explanations from Makiri or Tohsaka, hands-on experience is a much faster way to understand modern Magecraft.

"Nine-tenths of the Achelot family are now under my control; no one can voice any objections."

A popular upscale restaurant, more than 200 meters above the ground, refused to accept guests tonight and had the entire place to itself reserved for just two people.

Sitting by the window, Liddell gazed at the London night view while explaining the current situation to the boy directly opposite her.

"The ceremony for the succession to the Lord will be held next Monday. We've made it all possible thanks to Shirou."

"This is all thanks to Miss Liddell's own abilities; I only did a little bit of insignificant work on the sidelines."

After finishing his main course, Shirou wiped his mouth with a napkin and said this casually.

Because he frequently attended such occasions with Liddell, he also began to get used to the etiquette of dining in upscale restaurants.

"Hmm~ Shirou is as humble as ever."

Everyone knows that I am where I am today because of your support.

Liddell smiled knowingly.

She wore a gorgeous evening gown tonight, boldly revealing her fair skin, collarbone, shoulders, and thighs, as well as her taut waist and hip lines.

This is a sexy outfit that is clearly incongruous with her idol status; in her own words, it's a special perk that only Shirou can enjoy in the whole world.

"What do you plan to do after this job is finished, Shirou?" Liddell asked.

"I want to go back to Japan to study," Shirou replied.

"Aren't you going to consider staying by my side?"

Liddell made no attempt to hide the passion and adoration in her eyes as she stroked the boy's hand with her slender fingers.

Shirou: "Our agreement is to make you the head of the Achelot Family."

Liddell: "Then, I would like to make a new request to Shirou."

Shirou: "I'm still a student; this is just an internship."

Liddell: "If it doesn't work, you can just say no."

... Um?

Shirou frowned slightly: I have a feeling that Liddell's demeanor is a little different than usual.

"The reward is everything to me."

The pink-haired witch stared intently into Shirou's eyes and spoke with meticulous seriousness.

"My heart, my body, my life, my possessions... everything about May Liddell Achelot..."

"And everything I have taken from the Achelot Family, I also offer to Shirou."

"... Saying something like that suddenly will only be troubling."

Shirou's brow furrowed even deeper.

Seeing his very troubled reaction, Liddell chuckled mischievously, "I haven't even revealed the details of the request yet!"

Shirou sighed.

Liddell is a proactive, assertive, competitive, arrogant, sharp-tongued, willful, self-centered, and materialistic witch.

She captivated everyone with her looks and expressiveness, yet felt empty, lost, and insecure because "no one could notice the real me."

Therefore, when she discovered that Shirou could see through her inner self, she fell hopelessly in love with the boy.

However, that wasn't because Shirou was actually watching her; it was simply due to the effect of his Mystic Eyes.