Shirou Emiya stands on the Terra continent

While feeling these complicated emotions, Emiya was thinking about the follow-up of what just happened in the Guard Bureau.

As soon as he finished explaining the reasons for applying for funding, both Xingxiong and Chen seemed a little excited.

"Hahahaha... This is very much your style, Emiya."

Xingxiong, who had been laughing for a long time while holding his stomach, wiped away the tears that flowed from laughing too hard and said this.

"Indeed, I have approved the funding."

Compared to Xingxiong who was laughing loudly on the side, Chen was a little more reserved.

But it was just a little better. When there was no one else around, she was still more relaxed.

"..."

Looking at the two of them, Emiya couldn't help but think of the pictures that Exia and Croissant often used.

Two professional policemen were laughing, but he was the only one who was the protagonist.

Well, it’s not a huge amount, so I shouldn’t have applied for this funding.

I just got used to being frugal for a while, so I thought about applying for it.

"Don't give me that look! I'll pay for it first. Remember to make more and give us our share too."

As if noticing Emiya's somewhat disgusted look, Xingxiong took out a few Lungmen coins and said.

"Okay, do you guys want to eat scaly beast meat?"

Emiya had no intention of refusing and took the Lungmen coin that Hoshiguma handed over.

This is the funding he applied for based on his ability! There is no reason not to take it!

Although it was a bit too much, Xingxiong also said that he wanted to include their portions, so we'll just consider it as meal expenses.

He had just been watching the two of them laughing for a long time, so he had no intention of being polite now.

"It's all edible, don't worry."

Looking at Emiya's current appearance, Hoshiguma knew that he was a little angry.

It was indeed the two of them who were wrong just now, but when I heard that Emiya used the food he made as information payment...it seemed quite reasonable!

"Then I'll leave first. I'll ask other places later to see if there is any relevant information."

After checking the time and the battle plan that Hoshima and Chen were working on, Emiya felt that he could just go back to the dormitory.

After all, he himself didn't understand the battle plan, so he wouldn't be able to help the two of them if he stayed.

Anyway, he only needs to be the thug in this operation, and the formulation of the operation plan should be left to the two professionals!

"Then I'll trouble you again."

Chen actually still felt a little guilty about bringing Emiya in as a laborer.

Moreover, the other party was helping so wholeheartedly, which made her feel a little guilty.

At first, I just asked the other party out of curiosity, and after hearing it, the other party agreed without even thinking about it.

Although many battle plans can be simplified with the addition of the other party, this is reality, and it is not like a game where everything will be fine after you add the other party into the team.

Even though the other party may not care much about this, Chen will not deliberately take advantage of or even exploit the other party. He will still give what he should give.

In addition to the compensation, the attitude towards Emiya should be better.

This has never been a big problem. After all, the other party is excellent in all aspects and it is difficult to find any shortcomings.

If I really have to say something, it's that I'm a little young and don't have enough experience. I have to learn a lot of things from scratch, right?

But if the other party is willing to learn and learns very quickly, there will naturally be no such problem.

These are just what Emiya showed.

Although the other party did not say it explicitly, after observing for a period of time, I can find that Emiya is quite helpful.

This is also one of the main reasons why Char Siu Cat wants to poach the other party.

Chen cared more about this aspect than whether or not someone had the ability. Emiya could almost be said to be the perfect candidate.

The only problem is that he works for Penguin Logistics and doesn’t seem to want to change jobs at the moment.

This is really sad.

However, with Wei Yanwu's efforts, a cooperative relationship was achieved, which is considered good.

In this regard, we have to say that Wei Yanwu did a good job.

"Well, I'll come over tomorrow morning as well."

After saying that, Emiya put away the Lungmen Coin he had just received and left the office.

Then he heard very loud laughter coming from inside.

"?"

He silently pushed the door open and took a look. Chen and Xingxiong were working seriously. Xingxiong even raised his head with a puzzled expression.

If it weren't for the serious expressions on their faces and the corners of their mouths trembling slightly, Emiya would have almost believed it.

"Good night, please remember to rest."

Looking at the two of them with slightly narrowed eyes, Emiya slowly closed the door and left.

I didn't expect that the people from the Guard Bureau could be as tough as those from Penguin Logistics.

I thought everyone was a decent person!

But it is still understandable. After all, the work of the Guard Bureau is already very busy, and the two of them have to sacrifice their rest time to work overtime.

He would understand it better if he wasn't the one being laughed at.

As for now?

Let's go back to the dormitory and sleep! Wait for the information that Is will sort out tomorrow morning!

The reason for waiting until tomorrow is only because Is is still working overtime and he will have time to organize the information he needs later.

Emiya sincerely hoped that Is's body could hold on.

And it seems that Minmin hasn't replied yet. After all, she is busy and it's very late now, so Emiya can understand.

But when the other party asked him to draw blood, he responded almost instantly... This is somewhat realistic.

Back to the present, he finished a session of training in the room, and put away the stack of Lungmen coins that made him feel complicated. He glanced at his phone and found that he had received the overall battle plan from Xingxiong.

Of course, this is a simplified version. He will have to wait until he goes to the Guard Bureau tomorrow to find out the details.

It was just to give Emiya a general idea of ​​what to do, so that he could have some time to prepare for action.

However, he did not intend to open the book and read it directly. Instead, he put his phone aside to charge and then lay down on the bed.

It's getting late now. You know, the dormitory was already dark when he came back, and everyone had already gone to rest.

"The infected..."

Whenever a person has free time, he will start to think about random things, and of course, Emiya is no exception.

But compared to thinking about these questions, the mental fatigue made Emiya fall asleep quickly.

In the dimness, Emiya murmured again:

"Infected...huh?"

"..."

When he opened his eyes again, Emiya found that he was no longer in the dormitory.

After so many times, he is no longer panicked.

I first looked at the surrounding environment and found that I had no impression of it.

It was the dark sky and the dilapidated ruins around.

Judging from the dilapidated ruins, it should be a modern city with steel and concrete.

To be honest, it is somewhat similar to the fire scenes I saw when I was a child, except that there is no raging fire burning here.

"Archer?"

I called out tentatively, but there was no response.

"Isn't it him?"

Without waiting for a reply, Shirou did not act rashly. After all, every time he encountered this situation, there would be a clear target to attract him.

For example, himself, or someone else.

Although he had no impression of this place, Emiya still felt that it looked somewhat familiar.

"Go this way?"

After hesitating for a long time, Emiya thought that instead of waiting, it would be better to follow his feeling and look around. Maybe he would get something unexpected.

After randomly choosing a direction, Emiya started walking.

Walking through those dilapidated ruins, Emiya felt that this place was becoming more and more familiar.

"If you turn right here..."

After swallowing the saliva in his mouth, Shirou already had the answer in his mind.

Just need some verification.

For example, after turning right here, you should be able to see an izakaya.

Unfortunately, what comes into view is still a ruin.

But it was enough. The dilapidated sign on the ruins had confirmed Emiya's guess.

This is Fuyuki City.

This is where he used to work.

"Which door is this memory from? I have no impression? Or is it a new door?"

After confirming the facts, Emiya felt a slight headache and began to recall why he came here.

However, there were no clues.

The last thing he remembered was that he was lying on the bed thinking about what happened today, and then he seemed to fall asleep like that, and when he opened his eyes again he was here.

"Anyway, let's go home and take a look."

After knowing that this was Fuyuki, Emiya's actions became quicker.

Running all the way, Emiya headed towards the home where he had lived for many years, the home left behind by Kiritsugu.

Dilapidated buildings, cracked ground, and dust floating in the air.

Along the way, Shirou tried to look for survivors, but found nothing.

It seemed that he was the only one in the entire Fuyuki City.

Same location, same ruins.

The only difference is that he is older and there is no fire around.

But there is still inner pressure.

"Sure enough, this side is also..."

When he returned home, Emiya did not see the familiar building. Not to mention ruins, it was just a huge pit, and it was empty inside.

"Huh...ha..."

Even if he ran as fast as he could here, he wouldn't feel out of breath, but looking at the Fuyuki City in front of him, Emiya couldn't help but breathe heavily.

But he still had to keep going.

He also had his next destination in mind.

Ryudo Temple, where the Holy Grail is located.

If Fuyuki City has become like this now, it must be because of the Holy Grail War.

Even if it wasn't the Holy Grail War, it was still the Holy Grail's fault.

So Emiya planned to go there.