"Feeling a little warmer now?"
After returning to the Shadow Border, Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash found that the Chaldea staff members who had eagerly rushed outside to admire the scenery had all returned to the Shadow Border. Even the new director, Goredolf Musik, was no exception.
Lawrence da Vinci had already emerged from the computer room. She waved a hand in front of the air conditioner as if testing the temperature, then turned to ask Fujimaru Ritsuka.
Though the outdoor temperature read three degrees Celsius, it did not actually feel that "warm." Mash was a Demi-Servant, and Fujimaru Ritsuka was a battle-hardened Master. Though the two looked delicate, they were both rather resistant to the cold. The other Chaldea staff did not possess such sturdy constitutions.
And with supplies now in short supply, while they could equip everyone with down jackets, they still needed to finish the work inside the Shadow Border as quickly as possible and find a way to replenish their supplies.
"I feel fine, at least. Mash, how about you?"
Fujimaru Ritsuka patted Mash on the arm.
"Huh? Ah, I'm fine. Thank you, Senpai."
Senpai was always so strong and dependable.
Mash smiled and unconsciously edged a little closer to Fujimaru Ritsuka.
"Good! As long as you all still seem to be in good spirits, I can rest easy!"
"Now then, great detective Sherlock Holmes, tell us what you've discovered so far, will you?"
Lawrence da Vinci sat down on a nearby stool with a smile, swinging her legs that did not reach the floor.
"Mm."
"In any case, based on what you've told us—Fujimaru Ritsuka, Mash, you both did well."
Holmes's expression looked exceptionally grave.
"Leaving aside the abnormal information you discovered, let me explain the problem we encountered while making adjustments here."
"Is it something