18. Yato
Just as Nangong thought, after honestly using a few days of rest to recuperate, Qiqi, who was very excited and impatient all day today, really acted. Although it was only the sound of metal colliding in the bag when he carried the bag, it was still noticed by the keen Xijing.
Although he said before that he would wait for the movement together, Nangong still started "chickens pecking rice" after a while for various reasons.
"Wake up."
Xijing pushed Nangong, who was a little drowsy because of the monotonous waiting, and was not disappointed because of Nangong's napping. Being able to wait with Nangong already made Xixin very satisfied.
"Qiqi, no, there is already movement in the weapon hunt. I had just heard the sound of metal clashing, and it was probably that the hunter had already packed his bag and was about to leave the house to steal. ”
"Sure enough."
Nangong stood up and rubbed his head, which was in some pain due to lack of sleep. The pointer pointed to a point, which was supposed to be a comfortable time to lie in bed and dream.
Qiqi can use sleep to replenish physical strength during the day without explanation. But while maintaining basic housework to prevent Qiqi from detecting abnormalities, and on the other hand, secretly waiting for Qiqi at night who doesn't know when he will be in love again, this is a little unbearable for Nangong.
Because it was late at night, the residents had already turned off the lights and fallen asleep. However, under the illumination of the street lamp, Nangong still found a shadow of alternating length and shortness, and it seemed that Qiqi had already gone out.
"There was no sound at the door, did you jump out of the window?"
"It doesn't matter."
While looking at Nangong, who was still rubbing his temples, Xi Xun said, "Actually, it's okay for me to walk alone, you'd better rest." Besides, if the real body is really discovered, even if it is a weapon hunting......"
"It's okay, this time I have to follow Qiqi personally, and Qiqi won't be as grumpy as you think."
Nangong paused, "This is also an order." Don't hesitate, let's go. ”
“…… Please be careful. After a bitter nod, Xixin reverted back to his knife form.
And Nangong didn't hesitate at all, and immediately jumped outside from the window after tying the knife tightly around his waist. The clear sky of the summer daytime turned the night into a refreshing appearance, and after finding Qiqi's trajectory, Nangong followed cautiously behind.
The route didn't look like a continuation of the burglary of the previous days, but rather an attempt to go somewhere else. Could it be that it was because I had taken a few days off and was ready to go on a "big deal"?
Because of the backpack behind her, Nangong couldn't see more of Qiqi's situation at all, and the only thing she could know was that the big bag she was carrying was almost crushing her. Just when Qiqi suddenly turned to another street, Nangong suddenly heard Qiqi's somewhat angry voice.
"What the hell do you mean! Don't know if this is my territory? ”
"A thief has no territory to speak of."
The unfamiliar female voice, at least in Nangong's impression, does not have the existence of monsters with such voices. Is it Qiqi's friend? But this gunpowder-filled conversation is more like a conversation between friends than a ......
Two thugs are fighting for turf.
"I don't care!" Qiqi's tone hardened, "I'm already planning to do it, but you're leading dirty water to me!" Anyway, you guys, get out of here! ”
"That's your own sin."
The unfamiliar female voice seemed to want to say something, but suddenly there was no movement. This abnormal situation couldn't help but make Nangong poke his head out.
Qiqi and ...... carrying a bag Two guys wrapped in cloaks!? Wait, no matter which one they are, they all look like youkai who ran away from the shopping street before!
As for why they didn't move, it was because Elizabeth, who had drawn her sword, was walking towards them. Could it be that Elizabeth is also ...... No, Elizabeth wasn't going for Qiqi, it seemed that she was targeting the two youkai wrapped in cloaks. It's just that the situation is not good, and there is not even a conversation, and both sides have shown their naked killing intent.
“…… Finally, you've found you! ”
Elizabeth's angry eyes welled up with a hint of frenzy, and for her serious and rigid nature, it seemed that this simple and crude solution was very suitable for her. The edge of the sword swept in front of the two cloak yokai like lightning in a thunderstorm, and the two yokai also drew their weapons after jumping back.
Without exception, they are all pistols, and Qianmian said before that one of them should be a machine spirit. Could it be that it is a machine spirit in a firearm?
"The master's instructions are accurate." I don't know if it was anger or something that fueled Elizabeth's emotions, and she was unscathed under the continuous gunfire. While waving the saber that made Nangong a little nowhere to be found, the bullets that were heading towards her flew around, and at the same time, she grabbed the gap and ran towards one of the monsters.
"You know what happened to you as a deserter, right!?"
Deserter? Let's not think about these problems for now, we have to take Qiqi, who is still on the battlefield, to a safe place.
"Seventy-seven!?"
Nangong rushed to Qiqi desperately, although all he got was Qiqi's expression that kept changing after being surprised.
Surprised, panicked, but more often timid.
"You...... How to ......"
"Don't talk about this yet, come with me quickly!"
Nangong grabbed Qiqi's hand, although Nangong felt like she was pulling a car because of the bag Qiqi was carrying, but fortunately, Qiqi was still cooperative, and she was smoothly dragged to a safe place.
The little guy doesn't seem to have recovered from the panic, is he panicking because his identity has been revealed? Really, there's no need to worry so much.
"Qiqi, listen well, stay here first."
Although I really want to take Qiqi back now, since I saw Elizabeth fighting those two monsters, Nangong has no reason to escape.
The only wish is to hope that Qiqi will not do anything stupid because his identity is exposed.
"Either don't go anywhere, or go home first. Don't do anything stupid, it's ...... Well, my brother's order. ”
“……”
"Please!"
The firefight not far away has become more and more intense, if it is just a monster, Nangong is willing to hand it over to Elizabeth with confidence, but now Elizabeth has to face two spear-wielding machine spirits. The "high-tech" thing like a gun is really not to be underestimated.
"Oh, you're back, thanks."
Because of Nangong's return, the machine spirits who were still besieging Elizabeth also gathered together. However, judging by their undisguised hostility, it seems that they do not want to retreat.
"Do you know these two machine spirits?"
Nangong pulled out his knife and stood beside Elizabeth in an unstandard posture. The machine spirit in front of him had slipped off because of the fierce battle he had just had, and the little man with two hair colors, one black and one white, only made Nangong think of the word "twin".
It can be seen that Elizabeth did not find them by accident, but came prepared for a long time, could it be that she came here suddenly this time to "inspect" for this reason?
"They are a little special, because they are related to the gun, so the body is just a machine spirit, pay attention to their cooperation."
Elizabeth's expression was extremely cold in the moonlight, this was the first time Nangong had seen her so serious and angry.
"I'll explain the rest afterwards, since you're here, help me knock them out first."
After a pause, Elizabeth added in a low voice, "Life or death! ”