Tokyo Heart Thief's Daily Life

But the fact is, if you want to steal the treasure without killing Shadow, you must come into contact with the target in reality.

This sounds very risky, and Xingye frowned:

"It's like when a phantom thief sends a warning letter before stealing something. They deliberately make the other party wary so that they can steal something. That's too difficult... So, Captain, how did you do it before?"

"That's a good question, member Takamaki."

Luo Zhen followed the story of the showy Takamaki An and considered himself the leader of the Phantom Thieves:

"Because shadows don't lie, I usually first contact the target's shadow in another world. By defeating the shadow and then extracting information from the shadow, I learn all the target's personal information and secrets."

"Then I'll find a breakthrough point from these secrets. For example, if I find an official who has committed corruption, since I already know his personal phone number and all his crimes, I can just find an anonymous number, send the evidence to him, and threaten him to report me. He will immediately become nervous. At this time, stealing the secret treasure will be no problem, it's very simple."

Wow...

The topic of the other world is obviously quite magical, but when it comes to the part about the real threat, there is a real and practical crime atmosphere.

Although this is a good thing... although it is indeed a good thing.

Gao Juanxing lowered her long legs feeling a little guilty.

She moved her butt and got closer to Luo Zhen:

"Well, Captain, let me ask you something... It's not that I don't trust you, but when I hear about this kind of topic, I get a little concerned... Have you ever, that's...?"

"No."

Luo Zhen knew what Gao Juanxun would ask, so he answered very firmly:

"I've never used this method to seek personal gain, or to extort money from real people. If I did that, I'd just be a simple criminal."

The reason why a thief is a thief is that he must act for something other than money, or at least there must be a code of conduct for thieves.

After all, this is romantic and worth risking your life for.

Seeing Luo Zhen's determined eyes, Gao Juan An was also very happy.

She smiled proudly like a child and nodded vigorously:

"I knew you were a good person, Luo Zhen! Then it's absolutely right for me to join you. I want to become a Phantom Thief too!"

"[Well said, meow!]"

...What?

Luo Zhen had just been struck by Takamaki An's charming smile when he heard a meow.

A black cat with white socks jumped out from the bushes and nimbly ran to the table in front of the two people.

Then it sat down and started scratching itself with its hind legs:

"I've always said that anyone who awakens a Persona isn't necessarily a bad person. Boss and Ms. An, you truly are the epitome of Phantom Thieves I admire! =ω="

Luo Zhen: "So I've said it all, I don't think I'm a good person. Xing, don't really believe this. If there are bad guys who can use personality masks in the future, it would be bad if they get tricked."

After all, in this kind of comics, it is a very common setting that the enemy and we are of the same origin.

Luo Zhen had imagined many times that he would encounter an opponent who also used a personality mask. It was just a pity that he had never actually encountered such a situation.

Xing nodded blankly at first, accepting Luo Zhen's warning.

Then she was shocked and her eyes widened:

"The cat is talking!? Luo Zhen Luo Zhen! I just heard this cat talking!? ...By the way, were you talking to it just now? Am I crazy!?"

July: "Calm down. Come on, follow me and breathe in~in~exhale~."

Luo Zhen supported Xing's shoulders and led her to practice childbirth breathing again to prepare for the actual experience in the future.

Xing obediently followed his breathing, her upright chest rising and falling, and finally she calmed down.

Then, Luo Zhencai introduced her:

"Ann, this cat is called Morgana. It's a strange creature I met before I went to rescue you last time. It was also captured in Kamoshida's hall, and it can also use a personality mask."

"[Hmm~! I'm Morgana. I can be considered your senior, Ms. Xing! You can also call me Mona.]"

Haha...

Xing released the strength from her shoulders and blinked blankly for a moment.

But fortunately, she is a girl with a big heart.

She quickly convinced herself:

"Indeed, since I can even enter other people's minds, then encountering a talking cat isn't that unacceptable. There's always a mascot in stories like this... Yeah, I get it."

Young people in the information age are quick to accept new things, and Luo Zhen inexplicably felt a sense of relief as an old man.

48. Be my lifelong friend [Part 3]

Luo Zhen had a brief exchange with Morgana last time and they confirmed some basic information with each other.

Although Morgana is a magical creature, it has the same cognition and common sense as humans, and can also use personality masks.

This proves that its mind is equal to that of humans, which is good.

And Morgana, like Luo Zhen in the past, has no idea where he came from.

According to it, it was in Kamoshida's palace as soon as it woke up and was accidentally caught while exploring.

But besides that, it also remembers some memories that are deeply engraved in its brain:

"I clearly remember that I was born to help the Phantom Thieves. My existence is inextricably linked to you, Boss Luo Zhen and Miss Xing!"

In real life, Morgana looks like a very normal cat.

But because it has the intelligence to communicate normally with humans, it looks more lifelike and can let Luo Zhen and Xing see its smile.

Xing was right, there always had to be a reliable mascot in this kind of story.

Luo Zhen also smiled and nodded:

"Welcome, Morgana. It's great that you're willing to help us, and we'll do our best to help you regain your memory."

"By the way, how's that golden-haired hedgehog guy from yesterday? You should have told him everything, right?"

“[Hmm!]”

Morgana the cat wagged his tail:

"I told that young man to take good care of his injuries and never use the navigation app on his phone again. His injuries were serious, and he kept asking us all kinds of questions, falling asleep very late. I saw that he was fine this morning, so I left without worry."

"......What are you talking about?" Gao Juanxing looked confused.

She had no idea that she wasn't the only one who had strayed into Kamoshida's palace yesterday.

Luo Zhen explained to her what happened yesterday, including the fact that a blond boy was beaten up by Shadow.

After learning the boy's name from Morgana, Xing suddenly realized:

"Sakamoto Ryuji? That Sakamoto Ryuji!? Uwaa ...

That’s true, Luo Zhen also thinks so.

Xing was lucky enough that Shiho found her as soon as she disappeared.

Zhifan was desperate and had just gotten Luo Zhen's contact information, so he thought of contacting him.

If Xing makes any mistake in this process, she will probably have no one to turn to for help in the palace...and then it will be a big disaster.

That Ryuji Sakamoto was so unlucky that no one could save him.

Fortunately, Luo Zhen discovered him by accident, so he was not killed in the hall.

Luo Zhen also decided to talk about his matter later.

After all, his injuries were serious, and Luo Zhen estimated that he would definitely not be able to come to school for a few days.

"So if you want to take action, I suggest you start after school today."

Luo Zhen took on the responsibility of being the leader and took the initiative to speak:

"To conquer the palace, you must be proficient in using your Persona to fight. Also, I've always fought alone before, so this is my first time fighting with someone else."

"Our team definitely needs some time to get back on track. An, Morgana, we'll be partners in life and death from now on. At least when it comes to Kamoshida, let's work together."

“[Oh~!]”

Xing overlapped her hand on Luo Zhen's hand and added Morgana's cat claw on top.

The three of them formed the original Phantom Thieves, and everything would begin from here.

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After deciding to carry out the Phantom Thieves' first activity after school today, the two men and the cat planned to leave.

Lunch break is almost over, and I need to study hard in the afternoon classes to justify the tuition I paid...

"...Senior Luo Zhen!"

A call from behind made Luo Zhen stop.

He instinctively thought it was Sumire Yoshizawa, but immediately realized it wasn't.

That sound is different.

It was a more unfamiliar and fresh voice to Luo Zhen.

Amidst Xing Chigua's exclamation, Luo Zhen, who had just turned around, was pounced upon by a warm and soft beauty.

A first-year girl with long flowing hair rushed into Luo Zhen's arms and locked his back tightly with both hands.

This caught Luo Zhen off guard, and he called out her name:

"Shoko? You're Toyokawa Shoko, right? What's wrong? Why are you so excited?"

Luo Zhen carefully put his arm around her shoulders.

Toyokawa Shoko was a junior he had just met a few days ago when he was working part-time as a telecommunications customer service representative. At that time, he already knew that she would attend Shujin Academy.

However, they didn't have the chance to meet each other in the two days after school started, and Luo Zhen didn't care.

But he didn't expect that it was just their first reunion at school, and Toyokawa Shoko was like a long-awaited girlfriend, and she threw herself into his arms in front of many passers-by.

"...Senior, please help me."

Xiangzi buried his face in Luo Zhen's arms and said in a very soft voice:

"Please don't talk, just hold me... please, please."

"......it is good."

Although he didn't know why, since this well-behaved and polite junior asked in such a pleading tone, Luo Zhen would of course agree to her.

Without causing any offense, Luo Zhen hugged Xiangzi as intimately as possible.

This action made Gao Juanxiong next to her exclaim "Wow~!" and she covered her mouth and ate the melon excitedly.

Then.

While passively enjoying the touch of the cute schoolgirl's soft body, Luo Zhen also understood why she did this.

"Xiangzi~!"

A cute girl with short hair came out of the teaching building, shouting Xiangzi's name, her voice still tearful.

When she saw the state of Xiangzi and Luo Zhen, and found that the person she was looking for was being held in the arms of the older senior, her face suddenly flushed:

"Xiangzi...ah, I...you..."

It seems that Xiangzi asked Luo Zhen to cover for her in order to avoid her.

What is the relationship between them... Before Luo Zhen had time to think about it, his thoughts stopped.

Because he discovered that he actually knew that girl.

Those sensitive eyes like those of a little animal, and a round face.

At first glance, she appears slender and petite, but in reality, she hides a body filled with intense emotions like a storm.

[...Will you be my friend forever?]