I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

"That magnificent yet distorted 'Garden of Eden' is formed from the combined desires of all Trinity students... and if such desires encounter 'blocked areas,' a method combining virtual and real-world mapping will be used..."

The blocked area...?

The keywords mentioned by Seiya made Amamiya pause for a moment in confusion, and then she suddenly understood.

That being said... if Ragnarok were to truly recur, besides the fulfillment of important prophecies, there would be a crucial element—the "giants."

Ragnarok is a war between the gods and the giants... If it were to actually happen, the giants would need to participate in this battle to destroy the temple.

The Hall of Eden was formed by all the students of Trinity... so the students of Trinity naturally regard themselves as the 'Gods' of the World Tree faction.

So, based on this perspective... which faction is the "Giant Race"?

Of course it's Gersena.

After all, Trinity students believe that Gerhena poses a serious threat to their personal safety.

This understanding, when mapped onto another world, means that Ghenna is a race of giants led by "Surtur" (fire giants), who have always wanted to create Ragnarok and burn down the World Tree.

And what Saintia said about "befriending Gehenna" is very meaningful.

—After all, from the perspective of Beatrice and most Trinity students, Amamiya and the "Giants" (the student council faction on Gehenna's side) have hardly had any dealings.

At most, he has a close relationship with the "Demon King's subordinates" (Disciplinary Committee, Hina).

In that case... if they were transported to another world, even if Amamiya led people to find the "Giants," it would be unlikely that they would "send troops to help."

Therefore, Amamiya needs to establish a relationship with the student council faction of Gehenna—that is, the Pandemonium.

And... it is also very noticeable to most Trinity students.

At the same time, Beatrice, who is behind the scenes, should also be informed.

"……I see."

With that thought in mind, Amamiya knew what she needed to do next.

— Do something groundbreaking that will cause a sensation for Gersena and Trinity.

It might even reach Beatrice, making her clearly realize that the Pandemonium would truly 'go all out to help'.

Before completing the strategy for the remaining two areas, this is the first thing to do...

After bidding farewell to the 'meaningful' Saintia, Amamiya glanced at the sky.

"Hmm... it's about time I was able to handle evening invitations."

"Let's see what news we have to deal with tonight..."

Chapter 50, Your Little Girlfriend - Kei, is now online.

As dusk settled and the music played in the background, Amamiya took out her phone after a short while to see if there were any invitations she could handle that evening.

The messages refreshed from top to bottom like a waterfall. Amamiya glanced at them and picked out some that seemed important or interesting.

Alice: Sensei, Kei asked Alice to pass on a message. She said she wants to see you...

Kei wants to see me...?

Amamiya was slightly surprised.

[Hisa: Heh... Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow, how many tomorrows there are! I live waiting for tomorrow, and all things are wasted...]

[Feisaki: Time is approaching. Do you still remember the promise we made not long ago?]

"...Are you referring to the promise you made with Hisaki during our chat, to visit the Classic of Mountains and Seas?"

This is indeed within the scope of handling the incident.

[Xiaoyu: Has Sensei been up to any 'special phantom thief operations' lately...?]

Xiaoyu: Curious...

After a brief hesitation, Amamiya activated Sophia on her phone and had her send the battle theme "Reach Out To The Truth" in an AI-generated format.

[Ako: Sensei, do you have any free time lately...?]

[Ayako: The chairperson hasn't been in a good mood lately, which has put a bit of pressure on the disciplinary committee. She seems to be looking to 'release some pressure' again...]

"...The disciplinary committee is having a tough time too."

[Aili: Regarding your 'invitation' to Sensei not long ago...]

'...Is there anything you'd like to say about the dessert department?'

[Hiyori: (voiceover) Um... Sensi, are you free today...?]

Similar messages are too numerous to mention.

Amamiya glanced at them and then replied to each one.

Considering that the Millennium Grand Prix is ​​about to be held in the next day or two, Amamiya felt that... it would be better to contact the game development department in advance.

Therefore, after replying to all the messages, Amamiya finally replied to Alice's message.

[Amamiya: Kei wants to see me? Has he discovered something special? Or... has something happened again at the game club?]

Alice can connect to the signals of most electronic devices. She doesn't even need a mobile phone to send messages, and naturally she can receive messages instantly and reply in seconds.

[Alice: Kei tells Alice that she senses a strange, familiar yet unfamiliar danger...]

Strange, a danger that feels both familiar and strange?

Amamiya raised an eyebrow.

Alice is the 'Princess of the Nameless Gods,' and Kei is theoretically a similar being (after all, she's the 'Princess's support AI'). What makes Kei feel a familiar yet strange danger...?

Could it be that Kei sensed something like the 'legacy of the nameless gods'?

And they even appeared right near the Millennium Technology Academy?

[Amamiya: ...Alright, I'll head to the games club now.]

After replying to the message, Amamiya went to the garage near the residential area, drove a company car, and headed towards the Millennium.

After only a few days away, Amamiya noticed that the academy seemed to be in a special, relaxed atmosphere, almost like a 'festival party'.

The way we celebrate the New Year is a bit different from the way it's celebrated in the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

The festive atmosphere at the Millennium Science and Technology Academy wasn't as strong as I had imagined.

But the academy was still brightly decorated, and a joyful atmosphere rose from the tranquility.

Recalling what Yuka and Noah had said not long ago, Amamiya knew where this party-like atmosphere was coming from.

—The Millennium Grand Prix can, in a sense, be seen as the "annual meeting" of this millennium.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that the grand prix was held precisely at the turn of the year. Because of the special timing, it was also held as an 'annual meeting', so even though it was held a few days in advance, it still created a very special atmosphere.

Along the way, after greeting the nearly half of the 'science girls' who were still bustling around the campus in the evening, wearing glasses, Amamiya followed her memory and headed to the location of the game development club.

When the time came, Amamiya looked up and found that the club, which would normally be lit up at night, was now completely dark.

'...Could something have happened?'

The similar thought only lingered in Amamiya's mind for a moment before he quickly dispelled it.

Because under the cover of night, Amamiya saw a girl in a black princess dress, with extremely long bangs and long, blue-gray hair that could drag on the ground.

The white halo around his eyes rippled in the darkness, and his pink pupils seemed to be filled with some strange emotion.

Noticing Amamiya's gaze, she showed a momentary guilty look, but then, in a very 'tsundere' manner, she slightly raised her head and turned her cheek, seemingly 'reluctantly' greeting Amamiya.

"Good evening……"

"The one favored by the 'Princess'..."

Amamiya used her "third eye" to confirm the tarot card above her head... well, it was 'Eternal Calamity' representing Kei, not 'Universe' representing Alice.

After a moment's hesitation, Amamiya slowly approached Kei, who was currently logging in, and then gently and kindly bowed slightly, reaching out to rub her cheek.

"Ugh... W-What are you doing...!"

Kei seemed particularly 'disgusted' by this meaningless 'intimate contact between humans.' After letting out a disgusted whimper, she squinted, looked up, and glared at Amamiya with a resentful look.

【~???~】(from Kei)

【~???~】(from Alice)

"Kei, who looked reluctant but didn't resist, was also exceptionally cute."

"..."

For a fleeting moment, a barely perceptible flicker of panic appeared in Kei's red pupils, and he coughed softly.

"Hmph... I... I only refrained from resisting to consider the princess's feelings. You... you mustn't... misunderstand..."

"Compared to Alice, Kei, who seems to be 'tsundere' most of the time, is more suitable to be a girlfriend. She's better at acting cute and throwing tantrums, and she really has a kind of mature yet immature cuteness."

"If you misunderstand... eh?"

Kei, who hadn't finished speaking, suddenly froze as if he had entered an 'unresponsive state'.

She slowly raised her head to look at Amamiya, seemingly hesitating to confirm the truth of Amamiya's words—then, she met Amamiya's serious yet gentle gaze and smiling expression.

"you……"

For a moment, Kei seemed to sense a strange, inexplicable feeling generating within his 'computation module,' and it was affecting the machine's temperature and operation at an astonishing speed—

Having gained her true self, Alice no longer needs the 'computation module' to simulate thought and emotion.

Therefore, the computing module has always been used by Kei.

"What, what, what are you saying?!"

After the initial shock, Kei, like a cat with its fur standing on end, jumped back a step, looking at Amamiya warily, her voice rising several notches: "How could you... say such a thing..."

"No! I absolutely will not allow you to make any improper advances toward the princess's body..."

"...Not even for me!"

【~???~】(from Kei)

【~??~】(from Alice)

That's what you say... but the favorability indicator that popped up above your head has already betrayed your thoughts, Kei.

Amamiya smiled silently, her gentle yet meaningful gaze meeting Kei's for a few seconds.

"..."

After calming down, Kei glared at Amamiya, pouted, and snorted in annoyance.

"...I really don't understand what kind of strange things you humans are thinking."

"However, your idea... is worth considering. Let's talk about it later..."

"Let's get to the main point first."

Amamiya nodded, watching as KEi subtly hinted at his intentions before abruptly changing the subject.

"What was KEi's 'main purpose' in contacting me this time?"

"First of all... I need to tell you that the 'Game Development Department' club, to which the princess belongs... has received considerable recognition, and in order to encourage their achievements this time, the seminar has been specially approved to move to a separate club activity space... I will take you there later."

"Secondly..."

After a slight pause, KEi's tone became noticeably serious.

"The real 'main purpose' of calling you here this time..."

As night fell, the girl, whose pace had slowed, tilted her head slightly and looked in the direction of the engineering department building.

"This academy has appeared..."

“...traces of the ‘Cross God’s Name’.”

Chapter 51 Little Green: Sensei, let's fall in love!