Tokyo Heart Thief's Daily Life

Yusuke continued:

"My life is not just my own. I am the continuation of my mother. Even through that painting that has been altered by Madarame, I can feel everything she wants to convey to me."

"So yes, I've calmed down. Destroying Madarame's spirit won't undo anything, and I won't gain any satisfaction from revenge. Instead, it's through his repentance that many injustices can be redressed. Only then can the regrets of my mother and my fellow brothers and sisters be comforted."

Jing Qin Rencai: "That's right! This is correct! (?? ? ??)"

The righteous monster of Luo Zhen's family seemed happier than Yusuke.

Not having to become a real murderer seemed to be the better thing in her own psychological standards.

So, there is no need to say the rest.

Since they had decided to take action, they had to act immediately. No one wanted to cause any more trouble after the incident between the velvets.

Mingzhi Yuzi immediately volunteered:

"I know where Madarame is hiding, and I can contact him!"

"What's the crime warning that can make the secret treasure appear? Just threaten him to steal it?"

Luo Zhen and Akechi Tamako discussed with each other how to say the Phantom Thief's preview.

Then Futaba immediately joined in and helped Akechi Tamako set up a temporary anonymous Internet call.

The work was completed very quickly, in just ten minutes.

Madarame Ichiryusai, who was already at the end of his strength and on the verge of mental collapse, was once forced by Akechi Tamako to confess his guilt.

Therefore, to make his secret treasure appear, all he needs is a key word to let him know that someone is coming to [steal his desire].

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......So that's it.

The group returned to where it all began quickly with the momentum of a multi-game speedrun.

I came to the art gallery in the deepest part of Madarame Palace again. Although only one day had passed, it seemed like a lot had happened.

Madarame's shadow was indeed still there.

He sat dejectedly on the ground, holding a huge painting in his arms.

"I knew it."

Kitagawa Yusuke snorted disdainfully, "Of course, your mother's 'Sayuri' is your secret treasure. This is the source of your inflated desires, your ugly greed for money."

"You are unworthy to defile Sayuri. Hand her over."

"[...Yusuke.]"

The old man, exhausted and with disheveled hair, raised his head with a very sad look:

"[In this world, no one craves true art. The public only wants simple, easy-to-understand brand names. Gimmicks that tell a story are what they pursue.]"

"I've confessed my crime. I know I've done something irreversible... But Yusuke, what should I do from now on? What should you do? We all live in this crazy world, burdened by these unreasonable values... One day, you, too, will be mine."

"Don't confuse me with you."

Yusuke closed his eyes in pain and took a deep breath.

When he opened his eyes again, he was still the emperor who dominated his own personality:

"All the excuses you've given are not enough to justify your guilt. Taking responsibility for your own actions is the foundation of being human."

"And if, as you say, the world has never pursued true works of art, then where does the definition of art come from? ... Where did my mentor, with his sharp eyes, who could see all the shortcomings and potential of his students at a glance, get his aesthetic vision?"

“[......?!]”

Madarame's Shadow was stunned and speechless for a moment.

The "mentor" that Kitagawa Yusuke refers to is of course Madarame himself.

Now, when he was about to put an end to everything, he acknowledged that Madarame was his mentor.

This is the real cutting, and Kitagawa Yusuke has also reached a new level:

"You taught me what beauty and art are. Even though your soul has long since decayed, a tiny bit of your essence remains... At least you let me know that you were once me."

"I will not forgive you, let alone recognize you."

"But I will remember you, and then surpass you. ―'True art cannot be ignored, and even the most greedy people are forced to acknowledge its value.'... I will spend my life proving this."

…Ahhh.

Madarame finally let go of his hand in exhaustion, and fell to the ground as if liberated.

The painting he had always held in his arms, the original "Sayuri" which no longer existed in reality, lay quietly here.

Only the person in the painting seemed to have never been defiled.

She was not affected at all by the disputes and conflicts in the outside world, and only radiated endless maternal love to the child in her arms.

...Boom!

Everyone who was sighing at the scene before them felt the sound of the palace collapsing.

Luo Zhen immediately said: "It's time to go."

One thing is done.

The Vanity Art Museum is closed.

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Soon after returning to reality.

After taking a bath at home, Akechi Tamako lay on the bed and called Luo Zhen.

Luo Zhen answered the phone: "'Hello, what's going on?'"

"Well, Zhenzhen, are you free now? I have something to say... What's all the noise over there? Is anyone breathing heavily?"

"'Ah, it's nothing. Momoka is just exercising on the treadmill. You know, I live with her... Hey, Nina, stop being a spoiled brat and lick somewhere else.'"

......Um???

Only Miss Akechi Tamako, who looked like a fashionable hot girl, was confused and had not yet understood what the chaotic voice on the other end of the phone meant.

She didn't think too much about it and just said:

"If we do that in the temple, we can make Madarame repent on his own, right? ...Just like Shido Masayoshi did."

"This should be the better option, and I understand... but after all, I should still lend a hand, right?"

"'Huh...what do you want to say?'"

There was heavier breathing coming from the other side, and Miss Momoka's voice became louder.

It seems that she is really trying hard to run away. Yuzi continued:

"Madarame Ichiryusai's crimes were primarily art forgery and smuggling. However, the people who bought his fake paintings were mostly influential collectors, and they would certainly try to keep the matter under wraps and handle it as coldly as possible."

"As for things like Madarame suppressing his students, plagiarizing their works, and even driving them to suicide... it's even harder to convict them. Even if Madarame himself was willing to reveal everything, it would still be difficult."

Hmm... Luo Zhen pondered for a few seconds and waited for Akechi Tamako to continue.

Yuzi turned over in bed, hugging the pillow:

"The law is far from perfect. Many people persecuted by Madarame receive no compensation, and some who deserve punishment continue to go unpunished... This is actually something I gradually came to understand after becoming the jailer of the Velvet Room."

Unfortunately, I am no longer like that now, Akechi Tamako laughed at herself.

She had tried it before with Luo Zhen.

It has been confirmed that the other world navigation software can no longer connect to Velvet Room.

The long-nosed warden is definitely not dead, and there will definitely be dangers for them in the future.

But this is a matter of responding to each move as it comes, and those who have embarked on this path are all aware of this.

Let’s talk about Madarame.

Akechi Tamako felt a brief silence on the other end of the phone, followed by a muffled sound as if someone was covering the receiver with their hand.

After the strange noise ended, Luo Zhen's voice sounded more relaxed:

"'You're right, I agree. Even though it's illegal, I've never regretted my actions as a Phantom Thief. I'm actually quite proud of what I did.'"

Akechi Tamako: "Right, right? I think Phantom Thieves are awesome too! So I'm not against lynching either... By the way, Zhenzhen, why are you making so much drooling noises again?"

"'Oh, it's nothing. It's just Momoka and Nina eating popsicles.'"

Eating ice right after exercise is bad for your health, right?

Akechi Tamako suppressed her doubts and decided not to comment on other people's lifestyles.

In short, Luo Zhen also understood what Akechi Tamako wanted to say.

Simply asking the person involved to repent may make the bad guy surrender himself.

But even this alone makes it difficult to convict the person. Many cases cannot be punished simply by turning oneself in.

Of course, with Akechi Tamako's current power, she can at least use Shido's channels of justice to ensure a quick and efficient trial as much as possible.

It is for this reason that Luo Zhen said:

"'Connections and tactics aren't bad things. The law isn't omnipotent, and neither are thieves.'"

"'Your actions to exonerate Shi Tong Zhengyi may not be [just], but they cannot be said to be wrong. Justice is in the hearts of the people... Since it has been done, I will support you.'"

“Xiao Zhenzhen…!”

Akechi Tamako couldn't hold back her tears and suddenly choked up.

She was actually always afraid that Luo Zhen would deny her.

The moment she learned that Luo Zhen was the Phantom Thief who made Shido Zhengyi repent, she began to struggle in her heart.

She was grateful to Luo Zhen, but also afraid that he would criticize her for exonerating Shi Tong Zhengyi.

But as Luo Zhen himself said: He is not a moralist who insists on a certain method.

Being a Phantom Thief is self-satisfying for him, and forming the Phantom Thieves Group is even more self-satisfying.

From the very beginning, the Phantom Thieves did not do anything to gain anyone's recognition or support.

Everything is just self-satisfaction, just have a clear conscience.

Therefore, Luo Zhen would also say categorically:

"'I might need your connections in the future, so I'll be grateful to Miss Akechi and Mr. Shido for your continued support. ...But of course, I refuse to commit more murders just to avoid punishment. If Shido Zhengyi's crimes are ever exposed, I won't allow you to use your abilities to silence others.'"

"——Yes, yes! I promise you, I swear! Even if he is really liquidated in the future, it is what he deserves. I will never protect him!"

Akechi Tamako nodded hard outside the phone, tears constantly dripping, for fear that Luo Zhen would sense the slightest hesitation.

It’s just that the sound of Taoxiang and the others eating popsicles over there is a bit annoying, as if they deliberately want her to hear it on the other end of the phone.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Luo Zhen took the initiative to hang up the phone.

It was not until the busy tone beeped several times that Akechi Tamako reluctantly put down her phone.

"~~~I like it~~~?"

My own Phantom Thief is so handsome o(*////▽////*)q

Tamako Akechi went straight into a crazy mode, rolling around in bed.

In her perspective, Luo Zhenzhen is both reliable and gentle, and while being strong, she is also able to tolerate and understand everything about herself.

Obviously, they should be the same age, and even the time when they awakened their personality mask abilities is not too far apart.

But Akechi Tamako was still completely conquered by Luo Zhen, and her mind was full of him like a crazy fan!

He is so handsome... How can he be so handsome in everything he says and does!

"He also said he would support me... Although he supports me, he is so principled and has a bottom line. He also said he would shut me up... Shut me up?"

If Luo Zhen were here, he would definitely seriously point out that Akechi Tamako's memory was wrong and forbid her from taking things out of context.

But the little girl likes this kind of thing.

Now the head of this crazy white maggot was filled with the image of Luo Zhen looking at him with a cold expression and his chin raised.

It’s so good... It’s so good, so good, so good ah ah ah~~~!

I really want him to teach this bad girl a lesson...