I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

"I suppose you're not the kind of short-sighted adult who would be overwhelmed with sympathy just because someone is a beautiful student."

【~???~】(Professor)

One must know when to advance and when to retreat.

The Smiling Professor wasn't planning to press his advantage against Amamiya, who seemed a little embarrassed—after all, when Amamiya captured her last time, she hadn't really done anything too outrageous to her.

Some things are easy to do by repeatedly teetering on the edge of danger...

However, if you accidentally go too far, you can easily pay a heavy price.

After making such a lighthearted remark, the professor crossed his legs, looked up at the star-studded window in the distance, and seemed to be deep in thought.

After a short pause, she prepared to speak.

But at that moment, Miyu interrupted.

"Why...why are you getting so close to Sensei, trying...to seduce Sensei?"

Amamiya was slightly surprised and looked at Miyu, who suddenly stood up and tried to put on a fierce look, but had no intimidating power at all.

An introverted, soft, gentle, and adorable little rabbit... will it ever get all puffed up?

After the initial surprise, Amamiya simply found it quite novel.

The 'little rabbits' of the Rabbit Squad have different probabilities of 'getting angry' depending on their personalities.

Saki is probably the most easily angered, followed by Moe, and then Miyako.

As for Miyu... before witnessing it with her own eyes, Amamiya really didn't expect that this 'introverted socially awkward rabbit' could actually get angry.

However, after just a moment's thought, Amamiya understood.

Miyu and Moe are connected, with Moe providing guidance behind the scenes.

This statement and series of actions... were clearly instigated by Moe to be done by Miyu.

What is this... a proxy war?

The smiling professor probably hadn't expected this, and exclaimed "Oh my!" in surprise.

She then wagged her finger at Miyu, 'politely' correcting her: "This isn't an attempt to entice Sensei... it's a form of 'fair competition.'"

"Rabbits are creatures that die when they feel lonely, and I can be a rabbit too."

Amamiya: "..."

Why is this yet another 'palace speech' that's clearly aimed at persecuting the palace lady?

Professor Laughing's imitation of the "rabbit is... but I am (not) a rabbit" format almost made Amamiya burst out laughing.

After saying a sentence in the style of Miyako's 'Schrödinger's Rabbit', the Smiling Professor intensified his attack, showering Moe on the other end of the communication channel.

"The Rabbit Squad can be Sensei's rabbits... so why can't I be?"

"The same thing... you do it as if it were perfectly natural. But when I do it, it becomes 'Enchanting Sensei'?"

After a brief silence, Amamiya heard a buzzing sound coming from Miyu's earpiece, a sound that signified that she had unilaterally "mute" herself.

Suppressing the urge to burst out laughing, Amamiya beckoned to Miyu, signaling her to come over.

Holding Miyu in his arms, resting his chin on the top of her head, Amamiya solemnly reminded her, "Let's get down to business."

"Um……"

Although the method of achieving the goal was somewhat unexpected, it still counts as achieving the objective.

The Smiling Professor breathed a sigh of relief, and then immediately changed his style.

She turned the bar stool halfway around to face Amamiya, then slowly stood up while holding onto the back of the stool. She then came behind Amamiya and hugged her from behind.

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Amamiya: "..."

Suddenly, two 'rabbits' formed a 'cheese sandwich' between two buns...

The tiny, soft bunny in my arms and the adorable, clingy bunny behind me moved almost simultaneously.

...One trembled slightly with fear, while the other restlessly caressed itself.

"Sensei... if I understand correctly... there might be a little 'big upheaval' coming up?"

"It could even affect the Federal Student Union's defense office and finance office..."

Leaning down, the girl spoke in a languid, halting tone, "I'm just a little curious... will Sensei's operation this time involve 'another world' or 'the Palace'?"

When she asked that question, Amamiya understood why she was being so 'hardworking' and 'proactive'.

Whether it's an "other world" or a "hall of fame"—both hold significant value for the Laughing Professor, reflecting his unique identity.

It would be best to become a 'Personality User' who wanders in another world, a being that is both righteous and evil.

Even if one cannot become a Persona user, the information channels of the other world and other knowledge are still of great value for exploration.

Amamiya has figured out the intention behind the Laughing Professor's question, but he cannot give a clear answer yet.

Each area of ​​the different academies corresponds to a different Impression Space. And the black market... originally belonged to the Caesar Group, the entity whose Impression Space it was located in.

After the Caesars Group gradually withdrew from the black market, Professor Laugh slowly took control of the area.

The black market is arguably the most "chaotic and complex" place in the entire Kivotos.

The Federal Student Council couldn't control it; it was as big as several small and medium-sized colleges combined... It was a 'paradise' for students who left or were expelled for various reasons, and for underground societies.

It was as chaotic as a Scourge army without the Lich King's command.

As long as the Caesars Group remains standing, things are alright, since the Lich King is still around and can still keep the Scourge in check.

Now that the Caesars Group has collapsed... or rather, they have completely abandoned the black market, the Scourge could potentially create all sorts of chaos.

The phrase "There must be a Lich King" is not just a game line; it's a true statement.

To completely quell the Scourge, someone must inherit the Lich King's position.

The crown of dominion can be worn not only by Arthas, who is bewitched and driven by fanaticism by the dreadlord, but also by Bolvar the Firebringer, who voluntarily wears the crown of dominion.

Amamiya's interactions with the Laughing Professor were not yet that profound.

Based on their current interactions, he was not able to confirm whether the other party was 'Arthas' or 'Bolvar'.

Therefore, he couldn't reveal too much about the other world to Professor Laughing.

After pondering this, Amamiya shook his head.

"The 'temples' of another world cannot be destroyed solely through methods specific to another world."

That's all for this.

The smiling professor lowered his brows and pondered for a while before turning away.

“Sensei is right…”

"Don't rush, take it one step at a time."

"The same applies to action plans...and interpersonal relationships."

I felt the sincerity from the Smiling Professor.

I understand her a little better now...

The Smiling Professor (The Fool) ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

[★3 Bond Skill "The Web Weaver's Vision" is now unlocked!]

Upon arriving at the door of the lounge, the girl opened the door and gestured for people to enter.

"Let's build the bridge of trust slowly over time..."

"Now, I wish you success in your plan, Sensei."

Chapter 10: A snake got into Miyu's clothes...?

"Sensei, snake, the snake is inside!"

"Waaah... It's slippery and cool... It hurts so much...!"

The tranquility created by the cicadas' chirping on the summer night was shattered by the trembling, terrified cries of a young girl coming from her tent.

Upon hearing the sound, Amamiya immediately abandoned her dinner preparation and hurried to Miyu's tent. She lifted the tent flap and peered inside, where the space was cramped but decorated in a highly personalized style.

The small tent was a world unto itself, and the most eye-catching thing was the trash can that was usually used for resting inside.

Aside from this somewhat 'out of place' trash can inside the tent, there was a low table, a rabbit-patterned rug, cushions, a sleeping mat and a summer cooling pillow, and an ice silk blanket...

The black-haired girl, still damp from her bath, stood frozen in one position, her eyes brimming with tears, looking pitiful and unable to move.

A bluish-green snake coiled around her body, peeking out from a gap in the blanket. Its smooth scales looked cute, but its tentative, menacing flick of its tongue clearly indicated that it was provoked by the sound and was poised to attack.

While keeping the tent flap open, Amamiya briefly observed the snakes slithering all over Miyu's body, who had just taken a bath.

Its entire body is emerald green, and its body is only about the thickness of a finger.

This size, its coloration, and the fact that it's a snake that's active at night and can be found in parks...

'A green snake?'

After identifying the species of the small snake coiled around Miyu, Amamiya breathed a sigh of relief.

Green tree snakes are non-venomous and almost never attack unless provoked. When they sense a threat, their first reaction is to flee.

Amamiya slowly lowered the curtain and bowed as she entered the tent.

Although this snake is small and non-venomous, it hardly harms people, let alone poses a threat to the students of Givotos who are blessed with an aura of "mystery" and have exaggerated physical and defensive capabilities.

But snakes... well, they are snakes after all, and they can easily evoke fear in our hearts.

Amamiya slowly bent down, hesitated for a moment, and instead of helping Miyu 'resolve the crisis' immediately, she first asked where the snake came from.

"Miyu...why are there snakes in the tent?"

With the snake still on her body, Miyu froze, too afraid to move. Her voice, trembling with fear and on the verge of tears, stammered, "I...I don't know..."

"Well... I just changed into new... underwear after taking a shower... and then..."

"The snake..."

Miyu's fragmented and ambiguous statements left Amamiya sighing helplessly.

It seems that the Rabbit team's pest control efforts weren't quite up to par.

Camping in the park in summer...

Besides the faint chirping of cicadas, one must also guard against various mosquitoes, snakes, and ants.

Rabbit's team had clearly taken precautions against insects beforehand.

Amamiya, who drove the Rabbit team members back to the vicinity of the camp and helped them prepare dinner in the semi-open kitchen, hardly experienced any mosquito infestation throughout the entire trip.

However, their insect control measures were still inadequate, as a snake managed to sneak into the camp.

"Don't be afraid...and don't move, Miyu."

Amamiya continued to approach, bending down and stretching out her hand in an S-shape, threateningly shaped green snake.

Miyu held her breath, her complaints becoming even quieter: "Sensei... a snake... inside... slippery... it's so uncomfortable..."

Amamiya sighed and tried to comfort her, saying, "I'll pull the snake out right away so Miyu won't feel uncomfortable anymore..."

"Inside... it was trembling... I was so scared..."

Amamiya leaned forward further, gently reassuring, "Don't be afraid, it'll be over soon..."

The tent lights shone through the fabric, casting dim shadows.

While discussing their action plan, the other three 'rabbits' of the Rabbit team also returned from outside the park, carrying various newly purchased equipment.

"That is to say..."

Carrying two shopping bags, Moe solemnly recounted what she had seen through Miyu's headset and webcam at the time.

"Back then, that 'smiling professor's offline' actually... changed into a bunny girl outfit, sat in Sensei's lap, and looked at our little Miyu with a mocking gaze..."