Tokyo Heart Thief's Daily Life

Luo Zhen’s first thought was that this was [very dangerous].

Shadows are something that everyone has.

No one can guarantee that he or she will always be honest and upright, and will not have any negative emotions.

After all, there are only a few people like Yoshizawa Kasumi and Nina who can control the shadows without special adjustments.

And if this navigation software can even deal with these "ordinary bad guys".

If I can control and kill their shadows... then wouldn't that mean I can affect anyone in the world?

Luo Zhen didn't say this thought out loud.

Most of the members of the Phantom Thieves were excited.

No one considered their abilities in a selfish way, which made Luo Zhen feel that his heart was quite dirty.

Therefore, he must ensure the purity of the Phantom Thieves, Luo Zhen secretly made up his mind.

...those who might exist, who have navigation apps but whose ideals don't align with the Phantom Thieves.

Luo Zhen didn't know if such a person existed, but he had to be vigilant.

128. Another World Artillery Training Method! (6k)

"Speaking of which, I suddenly thought of something."

As the Morgana Totoro Bus sped along, Momoka, who was sitting in the driver's seat, took the initiative to speak.

Because she was the only adult in the team.

No one needed to vote, and it was naturally decided that she would drive.

Although Morgana was very resistant at first, saying things like "'Momoka's driving skills are too rough, they're going to break me down (.>?<.)'", he was still collectively ignored by the other members of the [Special Extracurricular Activities Club].

As Momoka was driving recklessly behind the wheel, she asked the others on the bus:

"The so-called palace is something that only people with desires twisted to a certain degree can possess, right? It's like a small-time slime on the side of the road that upgrades to a demon king, complete with its own maze."

"So, is there a clear dividing line between those who have a criminal record and the kind we're looking for now, those who have done bad things but haven't reached the point of having a criminal record? For example, someone who has actually committed a crime?"

"Hmm...I guess not."

The veteran Luo Zhen pondered for a while and shook his head.

Those who do own the palace have deep desires and their thinking is deeply distorted.

But to say whether [having a temple] = [having committed a crime], that is not necessarily the case.

"Like Kamoshida, he did commit a crime first, but because of his status he was condoned, and only then did his desires expand and form a temple. If someone had punished him from the beginning, he wouldn't even have a temple."

"But some people who develop a psychopathy actually develop a more negative and withdrawn mental state. Emotions like pessimism, regret, and self-denial, if strong enough, can also lead to a psychopathy. Such people are more likely to hurt themselves and less likely to actively hurt others. ... This, of course, causes heartache to those who care about them."

...click (.í _ ì.)

As soon as Luo Zhen said this with a hint of meaning, Taoxiang almost stepped on the accelerator to the bottom, causing the Moore car to crash into the wall.

At the same time, his family's Ms. Sumire Yoshizawa was blushing and at a loss, and her sister held her in her arms and touched her head with a wicked smile.

The other members don't know yet.

Yoshizawa Sumire and Momoka are actually both people who have awakened in the palace.

Moreover, they all belong to the temple of negativity and self-loathing, which fits the definition described by Luo Zhen.

Even if Luo Zhen had not intervened, given their mental state, they would not necessarily commit crimes or hurt others.

But if no one saves them, they will surely destroy themselves in the end.

Because of this factor, destroying the temple is sometimes also to save the person involved, rather than simply to make the bad guys repent.

But of course, Luo Zhen quickly added:

"Most people who have temples do so out of active desire. After all, it's human nature. There are always more people who want to step on others to satisfy themselves."

"Precisely because each situation is different, we should be cautious about who we attack. This also applies to the minor figures we are dealing with now. It is best to first inquire about the whole story from Shadow before deciding whether to take action."

““I agree~””

The reliable team leader's speech was once again unanimously recognized, making the team members very trustworthy.

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After about ten minutes of driving.

Morgana turned on the Meow Engine and arrived at the location that An Takamaki had pointed out.

Morgana also changed back, swaying unsteadily like a cat:

"That's the target Shadow Meow right in front of me... Ugh, I feel dizzy (?>﹏

Momoka: "No Road, huh?! I just turned 20, and I've hardly ever driven since I got my license. I'm not much different from a high school student!"

The rock sister who was dissed blushed and bared her teeth, and while making excuses, she also stole a glance at Luo Zhen.

In the past, she would often emphasize her adult status, trying to act like an elder in front of Luo Zhen.

But as the relationship between the two people gradually deepened and then became shallower.

This peach lady, who looks like a 1 but is actually over 0, has started to care about her age.

She was afraid that Luo Zhen would care about the fact that she was three years older than him.

Moreover, the sisters around her are all younger and more beautiful than herself, which makes this rock sister feel a sense of crisis!

Taoxiang is so cute like this, and Luo Zhen is laughing so happily.

"Then let's go in and have a look."

Led by Luo Zhen, a huge army of phantom thieves entered the distorted space before them.

The shadows lured out by the navigation software gathered here, forming a human figure with black air all over the body.

As the figure gradually stabilized, it eventually turned into a complete golden-eyed shadow.

“Who are you?! Why are you looking for me?!”

As soon as he saw the Phantom Thieves, the man's shadow immediately became alert.

He was wearing a cheap suit and thick glasses, and looked like an ordinary textbook spokesperson for office workers.

If it weren't for Shadow's hysterical and hostile attitude at the moment, he would not attract anyone's attention in the crowd and would be just a young man with no sense of existence.

Luo Zhen took the initiative to step forward:

"You are Natsuhiko Nakanohara, right? Your stalking of your ex-girlfriend has been exposed, and now we, the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, are going to kill you for justice."

"Wow...you're saying it so bluntly, is it okay?"

Nina, who is shy around strangers, is wearing a very chuunibyou (literally, second-year junior high school taste) rock thief costume, but she hides timidly behind Momoka.

While Momoka was speechless, Ms. Yoshizawa Kasumi, as a senior, answered confidently:

"Brother Luo Zhen has always emphasized that Shadow doesn't lie. Although he looks like a real person, since he is the embodiment of subconscious desires, there is no need for any tricks. Is that right?"

Ms. Xia was as smart as ever, and she understood the logic of communicating with Shadow by analogy.

As expected, after being provoked by Luo Zhen's direct ball, the shadow on the opposite side became even more angry:

"[What do you care! That woman is mine. She said she would be with me forever!]"

“But now she’s broken her promise! She’s treated me like a dirty rag and just thrown me away! Just like that bastard Madarame… I don’t have the energy to try again! This time I’m definitely going to die holding her in my arms!!”

Alas......!

After hearing this clear criminal declaration, everyone in the Phantom Thieves felt lucky that they had arrived in time.

If this extreme and stubborn thinking is allowed to continue, this man in real life will soon embark on the road of crime.

"Captain! Let's make this guy repent quickly!"

Xing rushed up impatiently, took out a whip and wanted to kill him.

But at this moment, Luo Zhen stopped her:

"Wait a minute. You mentioned 'Madarame'? Who is that? Someone who needs to change their heart more than you do?"

“[——Of course!]”

The man who was casually mentioned by Luo Zhen, all the black mud on his body exploded along with his emotions.

He, like the detonated Rencai, vented his black mud:

"[You must have seen him on TV or in the newspapers, right? That sanctimonious old man called Madarame Ichiryusai! He's holding an art exhibition in Tokyo next week, and the district office has been assigned to cooperate with him... Do you know how much I wanted to kill him when I saw him again?]"

He toyed with me! He stole my paintings, drained my talent, and then kicked me out of the art world! I studied under him for over a decade, treating him like a father! But he treated me like nothing more than a rag... Is there anything more unreasonable than this?! Why don't you meddlers seek justice for the weak, but instead interfere with my revenge?!

The man's voice became more and more hysterical, and his human appearance could no longer be maintained.

The overflowing black mud turned into a twisted monster, and Shadow entered a state of uncontrolled frenzy.

This is the limit of communication.

Luo Zhen took a few steps back and instructed his younger generation in the battle:

"Let's deal with it first. Since Desire has run wild to this extent, defeating it will naturally produce treasures similar to the Desire Crystal."

"""good!"""

All the members of the Phantom Thieves are full of energy and ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work!

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......So, half an hour later.

After easily dealing with the runaway shadow of that small-time civil servant, the group decided to go back first.

Morgana's Totoro bus sped along the empty streets and returned to [Stars].

By entering the original coordinates of the navigation in the other world, the group returned to the real world.

Based on the clues she got from communicating with Shadow, Fang Zexia excitedly displayed after searching on her phone:

"Found it! That [Nakanohara Natsuhiko] isn't completely unknown after all. He won a painting award in a certain prefecture over a decade ago, and he also placed in a national competition."

The civil servant looked less than 30 years old and was probably a child at that time.

Yoshizawa Sumire also found the following information:

"The man he mentioned, Madarame Ikryusai, is a very famous Japanese painter. He's said to be a leading figure in the art world and seems to have a very high reputation. He's holding an art exhibition in Tokyo next week."

"And this old man has a very good reputation. Even with such a high position, he still lives a secluded life and has adopted many apprentices, taking care of them like his own children."

Gao Juan Xing was a little confused and scratched her head:

"Uh... so what? The civil servant uncle we just changed our mind about is this old man Madarame's apprentice? And adopted son?"

Luo Zhen: "Apricot. Putting aside other issues, calling someone under 30 "uncle" will make many people feel like they're being stabbed in the knee. Although you look like a hottie, you should be more polite in this regard."

"Puff~ (○｀ 3′○)"

Xing, who was being ridiculed, imitated Rencai and poked Luo Zhen's kidney.

The Fangze sisters, who at least have a father who is a chief justice, can use this information to summarize the context of the incident:

"The media claims this Madarame is such an honest painter, but that's probably just a facade. The amount of money flowing through the art world is staggering. Our father has to deal with several art bribery cases every year."

"Furthermore, the media reports that this great painter is renowned for his 'inexhaustible creativity despite his advanced age, producing numerous new works each year.'... Combined with the civil servant's testimony, this seems to be largely true."

Hmm.

Luo Zhen and the Fangze sisters looked at each other and started testing keywords using the navigation app.

Sakamoto Ryuji, whose mind was filled with ramen, could only blink foolishly:

"Excuse me, sirs...so what's going on? Can you explain it in a way that Morgana can understand?"

Tsk (???)

Luo Zhen's aloof cat was sitting on the cabinet, looking down at the stupid humans, licking its paws and washing its face without saying a word.

Luo Zhen then explained to his good brother:

"The civil servant we just changed his mind about was also a child with considerable talent for painting. Because he became famous in the competition, he was adopted by this Madarame and became his adopted son."