Just as he was about to stand up, the shop door was pushed open.
It wasn't that group of thugs, but a girl.
Short hair, black-rimmed glasses, a black long-sleeved shirt, and a cross necklace.
Shizuku walked in.
She seemed completely unaware of the chaos at the entrance and went straight to the counter, speaking to the trembling waiter.
"Excuse me, do you sell maps? I think I'm lost."
The waiter froze.
The thugs outside were stunned as well.
Leo's pupils contracted slightly.
Shizuku!
Although her hairstyle and outfit differed somewhat from his memories, those distinctive black-rimmed glasses, that cross necklace, and that harmless-looking face—there was no mistake. She was Shizuku, the Phantom Troupe's new Number Eight member.
"At this point in time..."
Leo quickly ran through the timeline in his mind.
According to the plot, Shizuku had only joined the Phantom Troupe after Shirvam's death.
And now, Shirvam had already been killed by Silva, so there really was an opening in the Phantom Troupe. But he had no way of knowing whether Shizuku had joined yet.
Pino, the leader, came to his senses, cursed, and led two lackeys to the entrance.
"Hey! Didn't you hear me? This shop isn't open today! Get lost!"
Shizuku turned her head and looked at Pino. Then—she actually began seriously thinking about it.
"Hmm... are you talking to me?"
She tilted her head.
"But I just want to buy a map. I'll leave after I buy one."
Her reaction left Pino momentarily speechless.
He looked Shizuku up and down—a petite figure, a quiet appearance. She looked like an ordinary schoolgirl.
"Damn it..."
Pino spat and reached for Shizuku's shoulder.
"Can't understand human speech, huh? I told you to—"
His hand stopped in midair.
At some point, Shizuku had grabbed his wrist.
Her movements did