Tokyo Heart Thief's Daily Life

Luo Zhen: "This is the inner world of people, the so-called 'collective unconscious'. I will tell you slowly, don't worry."

Luo Zhen's captain was full of energy, patting Shiho's head to comfort her.

Everyone who has just arrived in the other world will definitely be frightened by the strange and bizarre scenes here. This is normal.

The collective subconscious world of the masses is such a depressing and dirty scene that it will really make people hate human beings if they see it too much.

Fortunately, Luo Zhen is already used to it.

And with two beauties by his side, Luo Zhen now begins to like humans a little bit.

Luo Zhen did not take Shiho directly to the Impression Space.

Instead, he briefly explained the setting of this world to her on a bench on the street outside Shibuya Station.

Even if one does not enter the underground track where shadows gather, living people who stay in the other world will be targeted by shadows, and the longer they stay, the more likely they are to be attacked.

But now with Luo Zhen and Xing here, the ordinary scattered shadows were not enough to support them. When they saw them from afar, they panicked and ran away.

"...So, this is everyone's spiritual world... If we defeat the bad guys' spirits here and steal their 'treasures', we can make them repent?"

This is really too comical...Shiho found it difficult to accept this setting for a while.

Xing, who explained it to her, nodded in understanding.

"It's hard to believe when you hear that. If I hadn't actually experienced it, I'd definitely think anyone who said that was a bit of a chuunibyou."

"That's why we need to keep it a secret and not tell anyone... But Shiho, you actually saw it too. We suddenly came to Shibuya Station from home, right?"

That's true.

Faced with the actual space movement, Zhifan had to admit some magical facts.

No matter how bizarre it sounds, as long as it has been confirmed by actual experience, the person involved cannot help but believe it.

Seeing that Shiho already had the basic knowledge, Luo Zhen moved on to the next step of teaching:

"Then let's change positions. Xing, could you please navigate again?"

"This time we're going to someone else's palace. Our target is the principal of our school, and the locations are the [school] and the [auction house]."

"...Oh yes, our principal also has a palace, right?"

Only then did Xing remember that this seemed to be the case.

She immediately started the navigation software again, and the three of them traveled to the gate of Shujin Academy again.

But this time, it's not just any ordinary Shibuya street scene.

While Zhifan was dazed, she found herself standing in front of a magnificent hotel-style building, and all she saw was the glittering gold foil!

"This is the Shujin Academy in our principal's subconscious. It's a wealthy auction house."

Luo Zhen transformed himself and put on a silver cloak for battle.

Xing also changed into the red catwoman costume.

This surprised her a little:

"Now that we're wearing Phantom Thief uniforms, does that mean the Palace Master is wary of us?"

Luo Zhen nodded in agreement, "Yes. Because I've been here before, to confirm Kamoshida's guilt."

Luo Zhen had known for a long time that the principal of Xiujin had a palace, so it was not surprising.

While attacking Kamoshida, Luo Zhen also came to the principal's palace to personally "inquire" about his shadow in order to accurately grasp his sphere of influence and the people he connected with.

After making all these preparations, Luo Zhen led the Phantom Thieves to launch the final attack on Kamoshida.

Our own Phantom Thief Leader is indeed a veteran, so reliable... Xing admires him even more.

But at this moment, Shiho is more crucial.

"Lord Luo, Xing...you, you..."

Shiho looked at the two people's super punk cosplay outfits and finally covered her mouth with a blush:

"Xing... you're so lecherous! Do you always wear this kind of clothes when you go on dates with Luo Zhenjun?! So cunning! (?>﹏

Xing: "I don't want to either! The setting says that this outfit is also formed by our subconscious. We wear it because we think it's rebellious! When Shiho awakens, you will definitely be no worse than me, I promise!"

Ah Xing blushed and pinched Zhifan's face, and the atmosphere between the two sisters suddenly became harmonious.

Luo Zhen's father nodded with satisfaction:

"Time waits for no one. The passage of time in the other world is synchronized with reality. If you waste too much time here, you will be very tired when you return to reality."

"So, let's take advantage of this opportunity to break into the palace and show Shiho the principal's shadow with his own eyes. This will be the most direct way."

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Luo Zhen had already determined that the principal's palace was not a high threat.

So even though he knew that the principal had a palace, he had no intention of doing anything and just let it exist.

He had emphasized several times before that if Kamoshida and the principal both changed their hearts in a short period of time, anyone with a discerning eye would be able to guess that the Phantom Thief was related to Shujin Academy.

So even for self-protection, Luo Zhen would not force the principal to repent.

But on the other hand.

Just because you don't steal the secret treasures from the principal's palace doesn't mean you can't use it as a training room in the Novice Village.

"Hakimi-sho~?!"

Principal Shadow, who was as fat as two lumps of meat, let out a very funny cry and was kicked over by Luo Zhen.

He rolled to the wall, and immediately used a low, flat-footed OTZ move, begging Luo Zhen for mercy:

"I'm sorry, I was wrong! Please spare my life, hero! I can do whatever you want. You can take any item from this small auction house! I only ask for your life!

Luo Zhen: "You have a strong sense of self-preservation. Of all the palace masters I've met, you're one of the fastest to slide to your knees."

Luo Zhen protected Shiho while looking at the meatball with amusement.

With Luo Zhen and Xing's strength, it is actually very easy to capture this palace.

And to be honest, this principal is not as twisted as Kamoshida. He is the type who is very self-aware of his "desires".

"You've been displaying quite a bit of art in your auction house along the way. Many of your students' sculptures and portraits are clearly priced. Are you treating your students as property?"

Under the gazes of An and Shiho, Luo Zhen smiled expertly:

"How many students have you sold out so far?"

"[How can I count things now?]"

The principal's shadow was timid and told the whole story.

Of course he knew what Kamoshida had done.

Many students who had been physically punished and bullied by him wanted to cause trouble, but they were suppressed by him using pressure from the school.

In the principal's subconscious mind, the other teachers in Xiu Jin were all employees of the auction house and were very respectful to him as their boss.

Luo Zhen also saw his own teacher Kawakami among these cognitive NPCs. He looked quite stunning in the auction house uniform.

Kamoshida is an outstanding employee among them, a partner of sorts, who works in cahoots with him to expand the business.

What’s more crucial is what this man has done with his “products” so far:

"Because those young student artworks are so profitable! They're young and energetic, innocent and silly! They're truly the best merchandise!"

"[School grades can be falsified, recommendation spots can be bought and sold... Students with powerful parents will quickly become arrogant with just the slightest bit of favor... Not to mention those art students, athletes, and beautiful girls. They can be fetched at any price! There are so many powerful people waiting for me to give them new toys!"

“—this bastard!”

Xing was furious at the time, and the flames rising from the personality mask almost melted the surrounding gold foil.

But Luo Zhen stopped her and told her not to act impulsively.

Objectively speaking, this principal is a complete scumbag.

They traded students' futures for profit, sold valuable students for money and connections, and even engaged in things like pimping.

If such a man who has no professional ethics as a teacher is allowed to stay in the school, it is foreseeable that more students will become victims and their future will be ruined.

But Luo Zhen has already confirmed this:

"You said you would give the bosses new toys. Are you still doing this?"

“[No more… no more.]”

The round meatball sat down on the ground even more dejectedly:

"Ever since Master Shido's sudden change of heart over two years ago, all of our business channels have been destroyed... For some unknown reason, he personally destroyed many of the connections he had personally built. Everyone is afraid of being liquidated by him, and we haven't had any business in the past two years."

"Lion boy...Huh? Is that Lion boy Justice?"

Xing blinked in surprise and confirmed with Luo Zhen.

That’s right, this principal was also one of Shi Tong Zhengyi’s past interest networks and one of his “wallets”.

Collusion between officials and businessmen is indeed not new.

This talentless and unethical man was able to become the principal of Xiujin, a key high school, probably relying on his connections in this area.

But the shadows don't lie.

Since Shi Tong Zhengyi was changed by Luo Zhen, although he did not confess and surrender in public, he seemed to have done more things.

"Xing, if you just check Shido Masayoshi's resume on his phone, you'll see he's sent many officials to prison in the past two years. He left his original party and is now active as an independent legislator with a strong sense of justice and decisive action, which is why he's very popular among the public."

This was something Luo Zhen had only started investigating after their last encounter with him, and it took him quite by surprise.

Shi Tong Zhengyi personally dismantled the interest network he had built and brought down many bigwigs.

This is truly a feat.

And considering his status and size, the value of getting him to change his heart can be said to be enormous.

......But because of this, Luo Zhen actually had something else to say.

He was a little skeptical: Why was Shi Tong Zhengyi like this?

Among all those whose hearts he changed, only Shido Zhengyi has neither publicly confessed nor become withdrawn and depressed.

After his change of heart, he was able to continue to be active in politics and even became a true fighter for justice.

This kind of "positivity" rarely appears among those who have been changed, which makes Luo Zhen quite concerned.

And to be honest, Shido Zhengyi's approach was too smooth.

In just over two years, he was so swift and decisive in getting rid of his own people and handing them over to the public security, procuratorate and courts... How did he manage to stay out of it?

Is this man really so powerful that he has become even stronger after his heart was changed and he turned to good?

......Luo Zhen didn't express this doubt for the time being, not wanting to cause more trouble to Xing and the others.

"[Even my auction house is about to close down...]"

On the other side, the honest meatball Shadow was still depressed:

"[Originally, thanks to Kamoshida-kun being the star player, there were always parents of volleyball club students offering money. But now he's done for... The two new gymnastics paintings will fetch a high price, but their fathers are really... huh? Hmm??]"

At this time, Shadow Meatball suddenly discovered something.

His gaze was focused on Shiho's face behind the two Phantom Thieves, Luo Zhen and Xing, who was trying hard to absorb these outrageous settings.

He pointed at her in surprise:

"It's you! Aren't you one of Kamoshida-kun's volleyball club puppets? Why are you here? ... Could it be that you were the one who killed Kamoshida-kun?!"

How could you, a commodity, do such a heinous thing?! I even designed your packaging, hoping to sell you for a good price after you won the national championship! Kamoshida-kun also said you were timid and easy to manipulate... Lots of bigwigs love to play with female athletes, especially beautiful and accomplished girls like you! You could definitely benefit from it, and have a bright future, so why are you ruining yourself?! You're such a disappointment to the teacher!]

"............What did you say?"

Shiho was stunned for a moment, his pupils shrinking violently.

Seeing Shiho walking forward alone, Xing was worried and wanted to hold her back.

But Luo Zhen supported her shoulders and shook his head to signal her not to stop him.

This is a good opportunity and Luo Zhen is looking forward to it.

Stimulated, Shiho took a few steps and looked at the meatball in front of him with an incredible look:

"Principal, do you remember me? You said, 'Wait until I win the national championship'... Do you know my results? Even my place in the starting selection is in jeopardy under Mr. Kamoshida, you know?"