Emiya Shirou doesn't want to work overtime

The surrounding area was also lined with tables, on which were dishes prepared by renowned chefs that one rarely has the opportunity to taste.

The scene was incredibly lively.

But how long can this excitement last?

Chapter 405 Inspection on the Cruise Ship

I wonder what kind of background Teacher Xiaoyeming has that has enabled him to invite so many people from high society to this banquet.

But judging solely from his elegant demeanor and the classic mansion he lived in, Mr. Koyomi should undoubtedly be considered an aristocrat.

These nobles, dressed in magnificent clothes, held blankets in their hands and chatted amongst themselves with polite smiles at the banquet.

Many of the attendees were even old acquaintances at the banquet. Apart from a few individuals, almost all the nobles had their own social circles at this banquet.

Some of the most famous people were surrounded by people in layers.

It can be said that the banquet was a great success; at least, everyone was smiling and chatting.

Emiya Shirou, naturally, kept his body low as he moved around the area.

When those people tried to talk to him, Shirou Emiya refused almost without hesitation.

Although Shirou Emiya enjoys helping others, it doesn't mean he won't refuse someone's request.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that Shirou Emiya frequently refuses other people's requests.

Shirou Emiya always coldly refuses to do things that others are capable of doing themselves, even if they ask him to do them.

He might lend a helping hand the first time you ask Shirou Emiya for help, but the second or third time, Shirou Emiya won't be so friendly.

However, if it's just something that requires a helping hand, and if Shirou Emiya doesn't have anything else important to do, he will still agree to help.

Emiya Shirou wholeheartedly rejects such inefficient behavior.

Although Shirou Emiya might have had a better way of refusing these nobles.

But in order to move quickly on such a large ship, he had to put on a cold, unapproachable expression.

This also caused a lot of discussion among the nobles about Shirou Emiya.

After all, Shirou Emiya left from Yoruichi's room, and to get to the deck, he would have to go through the banquet inside the ship.

In fact, Shirou Emiya's initial suggestion to Yoru was that he would monitor everything on the ship from the rooftop outside.

Although Kinji Toyama lost to Aria in battle.

However, when it comes to designing traps or searching, Shirou Emiya considers himself inferior to them.

On one hand, Kinji Toyama is in the Detective Division, so he is more skilled at these kinds of things.

On the other hand, since joining Tokyo Butei High School, Shirou Emiya has only taken on one request related to the "Butei Assassin".

He doesn't need to earn credits through commissions to improve his grades, nor does he need more money to buy more weapons and equipment, or to improve his living conditions.

Emiya Shirou only needs enough wealth to maintain his daily life.

Both Kinji Toyama and Aria have taken on countless requests, big and small.

In terms of experience in handling incidents, they are far more experienced.

There were so many people at the banquet that it would be very difficult to find an armed detective assassin who infiltrated the party midway through.

Now we can only place our hopes on the communications department.

Unless they're incredibly lucky, if the armed detective assassins are on the ship, they'd have a very hard time getting close to them.

"Emiya, everything is normal at the banquet."

The earphones worn by Emiya Shirou came through the voice of Shiranui Akira.

In order to maintain communication, Shirou Emiya would naturally carry communication equipment instead of wandering around aimlessly on such a ship alone.

The patrol routes were actually arranged by the communications department well in advance.

This ensures that the remaining armed reconnaissance personnel on the ship maintain a certain distance from each other.

If one armed detective discovers a special situation, the others can react quickly and provide support.

They were on high alert when facing the copycat of the "Armed Detective Killer".

"Received—!"

Emiya Shirou adjusted his earphones, nodded, and pushed open the ship's door.

On the deck, many guests were enjoying the surrounding night view and chatting with each other.

There was even a dedicated band playing on the deck.

For a moment, the entire ship exuded an elegant atmosphere.

Ships do not remain stationary.

Instead, they circled the Academy Island once at the start of the banquet and returned to their original location.

The banquet lasted for about one lap around the school island.

The area around Academy Island is also extremely large; it would take several hours for a ship to circle it if it didn't travel at full speed.

Facing the gentle sea breeze blowing in his face, Shirou Emiya couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion from the bottom of his heart.

This seemed to be his first time on a ship.

In Fuyuki City, I would never have had the opportunity to ride on such a large ship.

However, most high school students will never have the opportunity to ride on a luxury ship.

At night, the nearby Gakuen Island, like stars in the sky, flashes with all sorts of neon lights, illuminating the entire city.

Only from a third-party perspective can one truly appreciate just how prosperous Academy Island is.

It's worth noting that the two buildings destroyed by the "Armed Detective Assassins" were almost completely restored overnight.

Both the crater caused by Shirou Emiya and the holes made by the gun were repaired in a very short time.

The next day, the residents of Gakuen Island went to work as if nothing had happened.

It can be said that the city has a very strong economy.

Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to afford such high commission fees for armed police investigations.

Everyone can earn a lot of money here.

"Squeak—!"

Following the sound of a door being pushed open, Shirou Emiya, who was on patrol, opened the door at the stern of the ship.

There was nothing unusual at the stern.

At least Shirou Emiya didn't sense anything unusual.

As time went by, the armed detectives, under conditions of high concentration, all experienced varying degrees of mental fatigue.

Many people have completed their shift changes.

Including Kinji Toyama and Aria, they have already changed shifts with the other armed detectives and are now either strolling around the banquet or resting in their cabins.

Ms. Koyomi also extended an invitation to Tokyo Butei High School.

They not only received instruction from Teacher Koyomi, but were also guests at this banquet.

Armed reconnaissance is now a very important component of the world.

Without armed police, society might have experienced violent unrest.

The nobles naturally understood that being acquainted with powerful armed detectives could be helpful in many ways.

For example, for some escort missions, you can directly ask a familiar armed police officer for help.

More than an hour has passed, and now only Shirou Emiya has not changed shifts, choosing to continue patrolling around the ship.

He didn't like the atmosphere of the banquet. Rather than talking among a group of strangers, he preferred to ensure the safety of the banquet and make sure it went smoothly.

Even if they can't catch the "Armed Detective Killer," ensuring the safety of this banquet is enough for Shirou Emiya.

"Squeak—!"

The door at the stern was pushed open once again; this was the fourth time Shirou Emiya had come to the stern.

The ship was indeed very large, and even though he was only responsible for a part of the area, he only managed to patrol it four times in an hour.

If one person were to patrol the entire cruise ship, it would probably take an unknown amount of time.

But this time, things were different from before. The once desolate stern was now occupied by a white-haired girl in Western armor, who rested her hands on the railing and gazed into the distance.

She seemed to sense the movement behind her and slowly turned around.

Chapter 406 "Hiss—!"

She was a girl dressed in light knightly armor, with a gleaming broadsword at her waist.

She had silver hair like ice flowers, and her eyes shone like sapphires. Her appearance was more dignified than beautiful.

Bathed in moonlight, the girl exuded a heroic aura as she glanced at Shirou Emiya, who had just opened the door.

"Excuse me, who are you?"

Emiya Shirou was slightly taken aback, but quickly asked politely.

Perhaps she was just a guest at the banquet who wanted to get some fresh air at the stern.

Emiya Shirou would naturally not make such a definitive judgment about her identity so quickly.

However, her attire was indeed quite outlandish for the occasion.

But no matter what the situation, you should always speak up when you encounter it.

Even if he was a guest who had come from the banquet, Shirou Emiya would still ask him questions.

"Shirou Emiya, you're a psychic, aren't you—"