Emiya Shirou doesn't want to work overtime

The problem is that if one bomb eliminates the threat, the other bomb will be detonated quickly.

However, there is only one person who can handle the bomb.

If this were a regular armed detective facing this situation, it would be an unsolvable problem.

No matter how outstanding the armed detective's combat skills were, it would be difficult to prevent the explosion of two bombs at the same time in an instant.

"No, that's not right!"

Emiya Shirou's forehead was already soaked with sweat. Although he wasn't fighting right now, the tension and pressure kept bothering him.

He could clearly hear his heart pounding violently.

Every second of time is incredibly precious now.

But Shirou Emiya remained rooted to the spot.

He was panting.

It's important to know that even in life-threatening battles, Shirou Emiya managed to maintain a steady breathing pattern.

But now, due to nervousness, his breathing has become disordered.

Emiya Shirou is not good at thinking. In terms of academics, he is just one of many ordinary students, neither outstanding nor particularly bad.

In terms of thinking, compared to Shinji Matou, Shirou Emiya's thinking can only be described as mediocre.

"The bomb explosion is wrong!!"

At the last minute, Shirou Emiya seemed to have figured something out, his eyes hardened, and a golden Japanese bow appeared in his hand.

He didn't say those words aloud, because he firmly believed that in some hidden corner, the "Armed Detective Assassin" was watching everything here.

Regardless of which method you choose, you will fall into the trap known as the "Armed Detective Assassin".

Because those are the rules set by the [Armed Detective Assassin].

Just like the most common tactic used by the "Armed Detective Killer," which involves using a vehicle loaded with bombs to force armed detectives to make a choice.

Everything is within the rules set by the [Armed Detective Assassin], so everything will proceed according to his wishes.

No matter which option Shirou Emiya chooses, success is extremely difficult.

Because the "armed detective killer" who set this rule is outside of it.

If one bomb fails to explode, or if it detaches from the building, then the other bomb will explode.

How was this accomplished?

If it were simply because the bombs were somehow connected, then the only consequence would be that when one bomb was defused, the other would be detonated.

However, it is clear that the rules set by [Armed Detective Killer] are not like that.

Taking one bomb away could also cause another bomb to explode.

Was some kind of device installed inside the building that could detect the location of the bomb?

To set up such a scheme just for a detective with no reputation whatsoever... isn't that a bit too extravagant?

Moreover, no matter how you look at it, the bomb in front of Shirou Emiya is just a slightly modified bomb.

These bombs are even available on the market—no, they can be bought in the equipment department.

Although Shirou Emiya mainly studies firearms in the Equipment Department, it doesn't mean he's unfamiliar with other weapons and equipment in the department.

If other devices were to be mounted on this bomb to interfere with the explosion, given Shirou Emiya's current understanding of weaponry, it would certainly require a very high price.

He didn't believe the bomb would have such a device.

The only possible scenario is that the other explosive detonates at the very moment the explosive is removed from the building.

That is, the "Armed Detective Assassin" has a detonator that controls two bombs.

That's right, Shirou Emiya realized that he wasn't fighting against the current situation.

Instead, they will face off against the incredibly troublesome criminal, the "Armed Detective Killer."

Shirou Emiya could even imagine that the Armed Detective Killer might completely disregard the rules he set.

The moment he touched the bomb, he detonated it with a detonator.

After all, the police and armed investigation departments failed to detect such an incident.

Until Shirou Emiya stepped into the trap.

Everything that happened can be attributed entirely to Shirou Emiya's inability to resolve the issue.

"Projection started (Trace on)"

Incredibly fine threads appeared in Shirou Emiya's hands; without extraordinary eyesight, it would be impossible to see such an object.

Upon seeing the bomb, Shirou Emiya's first thought was to use [Thousand Transformations] to condense it into a circle and then use [Demon Possession] to cover it.

Surround and cover the entire bomb.

With the ability of "Possessed by Evil Spirits", bombs cannot penetrate its defenses.

In this way, he was able to prevent the two bombs from exploding and harming people.

But at the moment he was about to make his move, Shirou Emiya began to hesitate.

From defeating those guns and vehicles to encountering hostages and bombs, everything went too smoothly.

If it weren't for my previous experience with bombs in the equipment department...

The moment I manage to wrap this bomb, the bomb in another building will probably be detonated by the "Armed Detective Killer".

I can only be thankful that I came to a conclusion at the last moment and did not make a decision subconsciously.

Time is now down to the last ten seconds.

The bomb is about to explode.

The roar of helicopters could be heard from a distance outside the building.

The sound of a car screeching to a halt could be heard from below the building.

Even with the fastest possible response, the support from the public security authorities and the Tokyo Armed Detective High School was unable to provide Shirou Emiya with the slightest assistance at the last moment.

The distance here was calculated by the [Armed Detective Assassins]. They barely made it over at the last moment, at the very last moment before the explosion.

However, ten seconds is enough for Shirou Emiya.

Chapter 394 This is a miracle

"Ten seconds left, Reiko. What's the situation inside? Can we provide support?"

A woman with short green hair and orange eyes lay prone inside the helicopter, her face expressionless as she gripped a sniper rifle tightly and watched the situation inside the building.

A voice, sounding extremely urgent, came through the walkie-talkie beside her.

Although they knew the outcome was irreversible, they still wanted to try to do something.

Even a little help to Emiya Shirou would be appreciated.

"Now----"

Reki stared intently at the scope of the sniper rifle, looking in the direction of Emiya Shirou, and calmly answered the question coming through the walkie-talkie.

Meanwhile, the public security officers and armed detectives who appeared downstairs to provide support also kept a close eye on the building.

They did not rush into the building rashly.

Because there isn't enough time.

What can they do in ten seconds?

The bomb would probably be detonated the moment you step inside the building.

It is unknown how many people will be injured or killed in this explosion, whether they are innocent civilians or Shirou Emiya, who was targeted by the Armed Detective.

How much criticism and condemnation will the public security organs and armed investigation departments face?

"What? You can't do anything?"

Standing below, Ryo Shiranui looked at the countdown displayed on his phone, feeling extremely annoyed.

Armed police officers are a special profession that emerged to maintain social stability.

But now, they are powerless to do anything in the face of this "armed detective killer" who is causing constant social unrest.

They could only watch helplessly as their junior, who had only been enrolled for half a month, was brutally murdered at the hands of the "Armed Detective Killer."

But they can't do anything.

Anger, aside from the rage of staring blankly, all they could do was clench their fists helplessly.

"Five seconds left!!!"

The public security authorities and the personnel in charge at the Tokyo Military Detective High School were all nervously exchanging final messages.

All the surveillance cameras over there have been hacked using special methods, so they have no way of knowing what happened inside that building.

Only Rei was watching everything inside the building from high above.

However, even an S-class sniper could not guarantee 100% that the explosives would not detonate under their fire in such an indoor setting.

After all, she didn't know how the explosives had been modified, or what the consequences would be if she fired them rashly.

Everyone is waiting for the final result, waiting for the final explosion.

Some students even silently raised their hands and began to pray, hoping for a miracle.

"boom--!"

The glass outside the window shattered at that moment.

All that could be heard was a sharp sound piercing through the air coming from the top floor where Shirou Emiya was.

"call out----!"

It was a sword arrow, like a missile, which transformed into a silver beam of light and hurtled towards the clouds.

As the sound of something breaking through the air rang out, the glass of another building shattered as well.