I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

The door wasn't locked at all. After Amamiya quietly opened it a crack, she could see that the inside was completely dark.

Clearly, someone is lurking in the shadows, preparing to give me a 'surprise'.

'Squeak—'

As the door was pushed open, Amamiya was already on edge, ready to react to any hidden traps or sneak attacks.

"Yo~~ Sensei! Welcome to the Ministry of Truth!"

pop-

Accompanied by an energetic cheer, sounds that resembled gunshots, but were not entirely gunshots, rang out one after another.

Amamiya frowned slightly. Unaware of the danger, he suppressed the urge to draw his gun and fire a series of shots at the target.

With a whoosh, all the lights were turned on, and then Amamiya noticed a series of soft 'explosions' coming from above her head.

Colorful confetti rained down in front of Amamiya, briefly obscuring his vision.

Amamiya was slightly exasperated as she almost got covered in confetti.

Is this a 'special welcoming ceremony'?

After sweeping away some of the ribbons from above, Amamiya's gaze swept across the room, lingering briefly on the four girls standing on either side of the room.

Four girls with distinct personalities stood on either side of the doorway, looking at him with various 'meaningful' gazes.

After a brief moment of 'awkwardness', the red-haired girl with her hair in a bun casually put her phone back in her pocket, while secretly tossing the empty 'ribbon firework' she was holding into a corner behind her with her other hand.

Then, she waved to Amamiya with a graceful and energetic demeanor.

"Yo~! Sensei, welcome to the Ministry of Truth! I'm Maki Kozue, a member of the Ministry of Truth~... My hobbies are electronic engineering and street graffiti! By the way, I designed and drew the emblem for our Ministry of Truth!"

Her long, fiery red hair looked like it was burning with clusters of flames, and it looked a little dirty. Both her top and white skirt had stains that were probably left by spray paint used for graffiti.

These 'spots' blended subtly and naturally into the girl's 'carefree' style of dress, becoming colorful accents to the otherwise monotonous outfit.

...For some reason, he gives people the feeling of being "good brothers".

【Maki Kotobuki/The 'Color Master' of Truth】

【Arcana: V.The Chariot】

[Assistance Relationship: Not Unlocked]

Another 'Chariot' card... but, compared to the Silver Mirror Iori, who is also a 'Chariot' Arcana, the first impression is completely different...

For some reason, it gives people a strange feeling that it is somewhat similar to [Ryuji Sakamoto].

(Brother, brother...)

Amamiya's gaze naturally fell on the girl next to Maki, who, like him, wore thick glasses. Because of the glasses and her lowered head, her expression was somewhat obscured. She had flaxen hair and purple eyes.

Hmm...that's it.

Seeing her 'outfit and appearance', Amamiya even felt a sense of 'finally, she's acting like a hacker.'

When their gaze fell upon her, the somewhat reserved girl introduced herself in a tone that was both distant and respectful: "Sensei, Otosaki from Millennium Academy. Nice to meet you."

Was she subconsciously using honorific language...? Judging solely from her appearance and word choice, she seems like a very polite girl.

【Tama Otonase/Mari's 'Eavesdropping Master'】

[Arcana: The Magician]

[Assistance Relationship: Not Unlocked]

'The Magician... if viewed upright, this type of person usually has a strong vision or ambition, and possesses enormous inner potential.'

From an interpersonal perspective, those who possess the "Magician" astrological sign may have a slightly...unusual social personality.

They tend to live in their own world, displaying strong confidence, but this is merely a way to protect themselves from feelings of inferiority.

This is another very interesting card.

'A very strange trait…'

Amamiya's gaze swept over the two girls standing on the other side.

His rather mature, shoulder-length, dark blue-black hair, the light green-rimmed glasses, and the rabbit hair clip adorning his bangs added a touch of 'cuteness' to his serious demeanor, along with the mature, superior air that made him stand out from the crowd...

"The Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Truth is busy with many tasks."

She smiled politely and greeted Amamiya naturally.

"If Sensei is suspected of being hacked or having its devices compromised... you can try contacting me."

Chihiro Kagami/The 'Cyber ​​Hacker' of Truth

Arcana: The Empress (I.The Empress)

[Assistance Relationship: Not Unlocked]

'Empress...'

This card is not simple.

Amamiya clearly remembered that most of the assistants she knew who held the "Empress" card were the kind of people who were "usually generous, gentle and elegant," but when necessary, they could be "violent" and absolutely no less ruthless than others... "ruthless characters."

Take Kirijo Mitsuki for example. She is generous with praise for people, serious and meticulous in her work, and her code of conduct definitely has the demeanor of a 'strong woman'.

Take Okumura Haru, for example. This rich young lady who calls herself the "Beautiful Girl Phantom Thief," couldn't even move a bag of soil and fertilizer when she first met Amamiya... But what's the reality? In this other world, she uses a double-edged axe and a powerful grenade launcher...

Although she is gentle and elegant in her demeanor, she is the kind of person who can smile and say things like, "Hurry up and take the (Valentine's Day) chocolate before I crush it."... a 'tough character'.

The so-called 'cyber hacker'... Amamiya thought of a game he had played before called Cyberpunk 2077.

This is completely different from the conventional understanding of hackers who only hide behind a computer keyboard.

In addition to conventional network attack and defense, "cyber hackers" are also proficient in [driving skills]; [firearms]; [CQB]; [temporary hacking of electronic devices]; [close combat skills]; [assassination skills]...

In close combat, there is a powerful weapon like the monomolecular beam.

It possesses a highly lethal intelligent pistol capable of instantly hacking into a target's prosthetic body, causing it to malfunction and short-circuit, or even leading to suicide.

From a distance, one can pull out a high-tech sniper rifle, set it up, and use it to penetrate walls and eliminate targets.

Even their ability to attack and escape is extraordinary; their superb vehicle driving and ability to erase their tracks allow them to completely outmaneuver their pursuers.

'These are all extraordinary characters…'

Amamiya's gaze paused for a moment before finally settling on the girl with long white hair tied in a single ponytail and a peculiar 'air bangs' hairstyle.

"Little Hook Haru, an engineer from the Ministry of Truth. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Her deep green eyes, white trench coat, and gray-black hoodie set her slightly apart from the other three members of the Ministry of Truth, giving her a more 'unusual' impression.

【Kokoharu/Mari's 'Genius Girl'】

【Arcana: The Pope (La Papesse)】

[Assistance Relationship: Not Unlocked]

'The High Priestess from the Marseille Tarot... This card symbolizes wisdom and intellectual beauty; it also signifies inner intellect and insight, a clear distinction between strengths and weaknesses, and the interplay of good and evil.'

However, this card isn't entirely positive; its negative aspects might symbolize naiveté, lack of common sense, or loss of inner wisdom.

"Hello, I am Sensei from Xialai... I suppose you have already investigated me through other means or learned about me in advance."

"However, a proper introduction is still necessary, and I will need your continued support in the future."

After getting to know the members of the Ministry of Truth, Amamiya quickly got straight to the point, explaining the data he needed to track down in the Abydos region, as well as the changes in the data that needed to be compiled.

"The purpose of Sensei's visit has already been informed to us by the seminar's accountant. Please rest assured, Sensei, that during your stay in Xialai, our Ministry of Truth has gathered as much intelligence as possible."

Through the various intelligence chains gathered by Chihiro, Amamiya conceived a complete image of a 'greed-driven tycoon'.

A massive corporation with interests in all of Kivotos and interests in various university campuses...?

It gives people a feeling similar to that of Junya Kinjo or Kunikazu Okumura.

If the Kaiser Group is truly such a entity... then I will not tolerate it.

Now we have no choice but to fight back.

"I understand... Thank you for your intelligence support."

After taking a deep breath, Amamiya picked up the USB drive with its paint job, which had been completed and had a data summary, and was decorated in a style reminiscent of Chihiro's personal style.

Perhaps it's her frequently used portable storage device?

"This intelligence is very important. I will make good use of it..."

"Try to solve these problems."

Chapter Thirty-Two: The Girls of Abydos

"Have you prepared all the daily necessities? Alona, ​​is there anything I haven't considered?"

"Well……"

The AI ​​girl on the tablet was biting her thumb and thinking seriously. Perhaps because she was too focused, through the screen, Amamiya could see that the blue halo above her head was gradually turning into a 'loading' icon made up of small white circles.

Staring at the 'loading' halo above Alona's head, Amamiya couldn't help but feel strange.

"Arona can't think of any other daily necessities that Sensei hasn't noticed... They should all be prepared by now."

The AI ​​girl, whose halo had returned to its normal blue, seemed to have finished her contemplation. She exhaled, tilted her head slightly, and said confidently, "Alona has confirmed that Sensei's preparations are very thorough!"

Then, with a hint of curiosity, she tiptoed slightly to get closer to the screen, almost 'squeezing out' from it, and observed through the camera the various luggage and miscellaneous items that Amamiya had prepared.

"Is Sensei preparing... to go to Abydos?"

Amamiya nodded: "Mm."

Previously, Alona had already learned just how difficult Abydos's situation was through Amamiya's intelligence gathering. Therefore, after receiving Amamiya's definite answer, she was actually a little hesitant.

“Sensei…do you really want to confirm this? The Abydos Academy matter is a very difficult one to handle…”

The implication is clear: sensei, you can start with small things, gradually familiarize yourself with the various situations that come with this job, accumulate experience, and then start to challenge the difficult tasks.

“Every minute later, those students will suffer even more.”

Arona stopped trying to dissuade her.

She was well aware of this principle—

But while the principle is the same, the 'solution' is yet another 'solution'...

It's important to understand that the "Kaiser Group" possesses such power that they don't even put the [Federal Student Council] in their eyes... As a direct subordinate of the Federal Student Council, and currently still under construction, does the [Federal Investigation Department - Xia Lai] really have a chance of winning?

At least in Alona's analysis, the power that Sharai currently has at his disposal can be described as "tiny".

What can Sensei do all by herself?

She couldn't think of it.

Therefore, Arona 'does not recommend' that Sensei start with such a big task from the beginning—after all, they should gradually solve the small problems, invite students to join Shalai, and accumulate some 'fresh blood' before trying to deal with such a big matter...

Amamiya didn't say anything like "believe me," because he knew very well that some things needed to be proven through actions and practice.

"At the Battle of Bowang, fire was used to launch a stalemate, and the commander commanded with ease and laughter. This was meant to terrify Cao Cao and achieve his first great feat since emerging from obscurity."

Alona was puzzled and didn't understand why Sensei suddenly recited a line of poetry that sounded like it came from the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

The AI ​​girl blinked, hesitated for a second, and then asked with a blank expression, "sensei... what does that mean?"

"This is a poem from the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, used to describe a brilliant strategist who devoted himself to the cause until his death. He was later known as the 'Prime Minister of Shu Han' and 'Master Crouching Dragon'."

This is the original quote from "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" used to describe the naive and spirited Zhuge Liang when he first emerged from obscurity.

It is also the origin of the phrase 'fresh out of school'.

Alona's 'view' is naturally very sound... Starting with small things and gradually taking on bigger problems is something that is generally suitable for and easier for most people to accept.

Amamiya had considered doing this, but he was also well aware that such a 'lukewarm' approach wouldn't work given Kiwatos's current situation.

Currently, Amamiya is still in the 'newcomer' stage.