I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

"Sensei... has something come to mind?"

Amamiya ended her comfortable and leisurely relaxation, and as she stood up, her aura immediately subsided and became stern.

"Hmm, I've thought of... something."

Stroking his chin, Amamiya recalled the issues regarding the 'Valkyrie Public Security Bureau equipment' that he had recently investigated through various channels.

If we also take this matter into consideration...

“Nicole, about the Fox team… I need you guys to do something for me.”

Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Nicole also became serious.

"Sensei... is there anything the Fox Squad can do?"

Amamiya didn't answer immediately. Instead, she paced back and forth in her office a few times, brainstorming and refining her rudimentary idea.

This is a matter of great importance. The Fox Squad, with its limited strength, cannot truly catch Hua Ye's 'little tail' when she inadvertently reveals it, and then launch a thunderous attack to 'severely injure' her.

Bringing in the strength of the other teams...

Arius's squad will also be sent.

Today, the Alios squad is seen by outsiders as the 'sharpest blade of Charlene,' a symbol of an elite team. Sending them out is not just a statement of attitude, but also a key guarantee for the success of this operation.

And then there's... the Rabbit Squad.

This squad, which is openly at odds with the Valkyrie Public Security Bureau, is well-suited to operate as a front for overt operations.

Are there any safeguards that can be taken into account for intelligence channels?

To verify and confirm the information with the 'Smiling Professor' whom we met not long ago and who has close ties with the Seven Prisoners?

Since it's highly likely that the black market's supply chain is involved, contacting Professor Smiling is quite necessary.

Hmm... that's fine.

Rabbit Squad leads the way.

Arius's team and Fox's team are operating covertly.

Working together, a "blitzkrieg" against the flowers...

Let's take a look at the Federal Student Union's defense room...

"A thorough audit."

Chapter Three: The Sect Master's Deep Resentment

summer.

This is the most peculiar season of all.

Its peculiarity lies in the fact that by the time you realize it, it has already gently embraced you with its unbearably hot embrace.

As temperatures rise day by day, even in Natsume, Amamiya can gradually feel the approaching sweltering heat.

"Spring rain awakens the earth, clear skies follow; summer is full, the awns are in full bloom, and the heat is intense."

"Autumn dew, autumn chill, frost descends; winter snow, winter snow, minor and major cold."

With her brows lowered and eyes downcast, a light mist hung between her beautiful brows and eyes. The black-haired girl, looking languid, leaned against the sofa armrest, half-lying on the sofa, one hand supporting her cheek, the other idly playing with her hair.

After singing a section of the "Solar Terms Song," she sighed leisurely and reminisced, "Ah... before we knew it, spring had gone and summer had come. Half of the year has already passed."

"Day after day, year after year... From the moment I met you, my heart has already left those pavilions and towers. My body has also gradually drifted away from those terraces and boats."

"After meeting you... I no longer feel that 'there's plenty of time left.'"

She caressed her legs, deliberately crossing them in a more alluring way, precisely exposing her smooth, delicate thighs, yet maintaining perfect control at this crucial moment of glimpse—

Maintaining her captivating and alluring charm, both graceful and flamboyant, Fei Xiao let out a soft "heh".

"With each passing day I am separated from you, the unease in my heart and mind grows ever stronger."

"I'm waiting and hoping... waiting for you to visit the Classic of Mountains and Seas and seek the day when we can meet."

"I waited anxiously, but my feelings for you were just a fleeting dream."

"Is this how you... have failed me?"

As the primary target of the accusations, Amamiya could only manage a wry smile.

Putting down the paperwork she was working on, Amamiya turned around to apologize and tried to express her grievances: "I have indeed been quite busy lately, I hope the sect leader can understand..."

Feixiao also straightened her posture, restraining her 'charming and flamboyant' demeanor and retaining only 'gentleness'.

With a single utterance, she made no mention of the chaos her escape from the Classic of Mountains and Seas would cause to the Xuanlong Sect, but instead cunningly shifted the blame to Amamiya.

"Hehe... As Xia Lai's Sensei, you are the center of attention... I can understand your hardships."

"But I do not wish to endure the agony of unrequited love, when 'you ask when I will return, but there is no set date.'"

"Therefore, I have come from afar, from the Classic of Mountains and Seas, just to find you."

Amamiya: "..."

"Sect Master, this is not a valid reason for you to sneak out of the Classic of Mountains and Seas."

—While this 'lovable, gentle, and refined scholarly air' can easily cloud the minds of Xuanlongmen students, allowing their 'fan filter to take over the high ground of reason,' it can indeed shake Amamiya's personal thoughts.

But Amamiya will not take the blame for things that she shouldn't have to take.

"Hey……"

Upon hearing this, Fei Saki sighed, looking like she felt it was a real shame.

“In places where you should show compassion, you appear so ‘inhuman’.”

Amamiya shook her head slightly and corrected, "This isn't 'unreasonable,' it's called principle."

【~???~】(Feisaki)

"so……"

Standing up and stretching her limbs, which had become a little stiff from sitting for so long, Amamiya calmly asked, "Lord of the Sect, coming here at this time of day... surely you didn't come just to 'watch the cicadas sing in the height of summer'?"

"Indeed."

Fei Saki nodded: "Do you still remember the promise you made to me last time... when you brought Gehenna, the head of the Disciplinary Committee, to the Classic of Mountains and Seas?"

"If Master Fei-Saki is interested in things beyond the Classic of Mountains and Seas... I can find time to take you to see some other regions beyond the Classic of Mountains and Seas."... That's what you promised me back then.

Seeing that Hime Saki took out a voice recorder and played a recording of herself, Amamiya really didn't know what to say.

The sect leader is truly... a master strategist, and also quite adept at playing pranks.

"And this is how I answered that day..."

Fei Xiao lowered her eyes and coughed lightly, gathering her emotions before speaking in a delicate tone that could melt anyone's heart.

"If you have that time..."

"I wish to see these thousands of peaks and rivers with you."

After a pause, she resumed her normal conversational tone: "These past few days... I've had some free time, so I came."

Amamiya: "..."

Lord Sect Master, do you really think I have a bad memory?

I remember clearly that you first brought up those two sentences to tease Hina, and then you replied with "I'll take some time to look at them."

How did this turn into a reversal of cause and effect?

Noticing the unusual expression on Amamiya's face, Hime Saki sighed softly with a hint of regret.

“You… remember it very clearly.”

"Of course. Every experience I had with Master Hisaki is unforgettable and etched in my memory."

【~???~】(Feisaki)

Seemingly not expecting to be outmaneuvered, Hisaki showed a rare and obvious surprise.

“...As expected of Sensei.”

After offering a vague and ambiguous compliment, Hisaki finally explained her purpose.

"Recently... perhaps due to overwork, I have developed an illness from accumulated stress and have gradually felt a sense of 'willingness but unable'."

"At the recent Akawa Grand Festival, I heard that Sensei's 'magic' was incredibly powerful, helping students suffering from food poisoning to recover..."

"I was thinking... that the 'poison of fatigue' that is accumulating in my body might be relieved by you."

Is it really just 'fatigue poison'?

Amamiya felt that Himeki still hadn't said everything she wanted to say.

But it’s not incomprehensible.

Fei Xiao is the sect leader of the Xuanlong Sect in the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

Gaining the trust of such 'big shots' is generally quite difficult.

Let me list the student union presidents I've met from various colleges so far...

Rion Tsukigami of a Thousand Years, Nagisa Kirito of Trinity, Hoshino Takanashi of Abydos, Tenchi Nia of the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons, Nagisa Ooji of the Valkyrie Public Security Bureau...

These students, who stand at the very top of the 'pyramid' of their respective colleges, generally face a level of difficulty compared to the rest of the students in their colleges.

Before they open their hearts, their actions are hard to fathom, and their words and deeds can generally be seen as tests.

The same goes for Hime Saki.

Amamiya estimated that, for Himeki, coming to Xialai alone from the Classic of Mountains and Seas like this was probably the 'boldest attempt to date'.

"To cure diseases and heal ailments..."

Amamiya considered it for a moment.

Among the many spells that Personas can learn, quite a few are indeed spells that "remove abnormal statuses".

For example, "Amrita" uses a single drop of Soma wine, which can grant the drinker "immortality," to help dispel all diseases, toxins, curses, and other adverse conditions.

"Then let me try."

Amamiya snapped her fingers, and the hem of her dress began to move without any wind.

A ghostly blue flame extended from his fingertips, then converged behind him, transforming into a semi-transparent azure dragon.

'Psona... Azure Dragon.'

'Drops of sweet dew.'

After the resounding dragon roar, the Azure Dragon coiled around its magnificent body and began to bring rain and clouds.

The bluish-green raindrops stretched out in threads, gathering into a small dark cloud just above Hisaki's head.

When the rain, meant to ward off illness and misfortune, fell on Fei Xiao's body, cheeks, and clothes... it did indeed significantly improve her already poor complexion.

However, a situation occurred that was quite unexpected for Amamiya as well.

Logically speaking, the Azure Dragon, which could remove all negative abnormal effects in one go, released 'nectar drops' that did not directly dispel all potential negative effects... but only dispelled "a considerable portion" of them.

Even a high-level Persona couldn't dispel the negative effects all at once... What exactly is the 'poison' on Hisaki's body?

After the 'Cloud and Rain' technique ended, the Azure Dragon's semi-illusory dragon body retracted into a ghostly blue flame, which then coalesced back onto Amamiya's face and became her Persona.

Amamiya looked at the sect leader, who was soaking wet.

"Do you feel anything special, Sect Leader Fei-Saki?"

【~???~】(Feisaki)

"A stubborn illness that is difficult to cure..."

Fei Xiao shook her head gently, then smiled and said, "But we shouldn't be greedy."

"The rain brought by Sensei... has indeed benefited me greatly."

Lifting the edge of her high-slit black cheongsam with gold dragon patterns, and shaking off the remaining wet stains, Fei Xiao felt slightly troubled.

"But... I really didn't expect the method of healing..."