I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

After careful consideration, Ye Zhu sensed that both he and the entire Valkyrie Public Security Bureau would be in a state of 'turmoil' for a period of time as a result.

But as the saying goes, "No pain, no gain."

In the Fool's Journey in the Major Arcana, the Fool embarks on a journey and eventually arrives at the World... facing two great trials, one of which is Death.

This card depicts the 'Grim Reaper' riding a skeletal warhorse and wearing a black cloak...

However, it symbolizes new life.

'To live in the face of death.'

The other test is "judgment".

Having witnessed the collapse of the "tower," the Fool stands before the door of success, about to push open this heavy door.

The trumpeter will sound the horn, announcing the arrival of judgment. The dead will rise from their coffins, searching for their lost souls; their vanished spirits will awaken anew, awaiting resurrection or the beginning of new life.

Having overcome countless hardships, we set off again.

The time has come for you to face judgment and be reborn.

Whether it's starting over or arriving in the "world," it's ultimately a good thing...

"so……"

Ye Zhu rubbed his temples, pondering as he asked, "What attitude does Sensei want me to take?"

"Showing weakness... is necessary."

Amamiya straightened up and shook her finger as she spoke: "The more you show weakness, the better... It's not too much to let others think you're really 'dead'... Because that might actually save you from disaster."

"but……"

"Showing weakness is acceptable... even necessary, but not admitting defeat."

"As long as you're not wrong, keep going, don't back down, and never admit defeat."

"Paying concede is never an option."

Ye Zhu: "..."

After silently pondering Amamiya's words, she seemed to understand but not quite, and then suddenly realized what he meant.

【~???~】(Ye Zhu)

"I understand……"

Ye Zhu smiled with relief.

I felt understood by Ye Zhu...

[Coopation Improvement!]

【Oojima Haguru (Emperor) ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

[★3 Bond Ability "Justice...?" has been unlocked!]

"I will... wait for the rainbow after the storm."

Chapter Fourteen: The Little Rabbits' "Clover" Operation

The night was deep and still, the moon was dark and the wind was high.

The headquarters of the Valkyrie Police Department was still lit up, and several Valkyrie students stayed there at night to keep watch in case of any emergencies or special circumstances.

It was an ordinary night, and most of the students stationed here were yawning sleepily, unable to muster any energy.

This was destined to be a very 'special' night. Because...

Tonight, a group of 'uninvited guests' arrived at the Valkyrie Police Station.

Moreover, this group of 'uninvited guests' is destined to change the 'situation' of the Valkyrie Public Security Bureau and even the entire Federal Student Union for some time to come.

The three vehicles were parked in an orderly fashion in an open-air parking lot not far from the headquarters of the Valkyrie Police Department, ready to be started again at any time.

The passenger side door and the two rear doors of the first vehicle were opened, and three well-equipped, highly skilled 'stalkers' who were clearly prepared got out of the vehicle in an orderly manner.

After conducting a tactical assessment of their surroundings and confirming that there were no targets to watch out for, they began an efficient and stealthy movement.

The "Hermit" card gathers the moonlight, making the figures of the girls in the moonlight hazy and indistinct, and making their steps truly 'silent'.

After moving to the side entrance of the Valkyrie Police Station, Miyako leaned against a secluded corner, trying to calm her mind, and began to communicate using 'telepathy'.

"This is Rabbit1, the current time is 23:30, and we have arrived at point E."

"No guards were found... but a large number of devices suspected to be surveillance cameras were identified."

The "Wheel of Fortune" card extends into curves woven from countless stars, 'tethering' the Stalkers in the most fitting way.

Holding the "Wheel of Fortune" card, whose edges were slowly burning with pale blue flames, as if it were about to be consumed little by little, Moe tried to concentrate a little.

'Sensei's "Temporary Persona Experience Card"... Let me experience the hacking methods of a Persona user.'

Calming herself down, Moe began reciting the lines to summon the Persona.

"I am you, and you are me."

"……bring it on."

“Ariadne!”

With a whoosh, the tarot cards in her hand shattered, briefly solidifying into shards of glass-like crystals. These crystals then melted away, taking shape behind her along the threads of fate, transforming into the phantom of a goddess riding a ball of yarn, her limbs mostly obscured by the threads.

Her pupils were briefly dyed a brilliant gold, and the halo behind her and above her head suddenly shone brightly, making Moe's "see" exceptionally clear as her temporary persona was activated.

The detection range of the surveillance cameras, the potential dangers, the Valkyrie students stationed inside the building... the walls could not conceal anything; everything was laid bare under the revelation of fate.

Staring at the cameras highlighted in the video, Moe, chewing on a lollipop, trembled slightly with excitement: "This is... what it feels like to control a Persona...!"

This is really... amazing!

Absolute clarity of vision and absolute control over information are, for a hacker, quite intoxicating.

Having 'omniscience' in terms of information can immediately give Moe a sense of superiority, as if 'everything is under my control'.

While feeling both amused and regretful, Moe glanced at the "Wheel of Fortune" card, which had flown back into her hand and was still slowly burning in a smoldering manner.

Unfortunately... it's a limited-time 'trial card', once it's burned up, it's gone...

"I've already seen it~ So, is this the 'Persona's' Fate Line empathy exchange...? It's so... convenient!"

Through the real-time sharing of the Rabbit Squad's perspective via the Fate Thread, she began to observe and confirm her surroundings.

"The camera, right? Do you see that separate port over there?"

"Saki, be careful as you go, connect the equipment..."

The 'telepathic connection' brought about by the thread of fate is extremely unique.

Moe's instructions immediately drew Saki's attention to an inconspicuous standalone surveillance camera nearby.

After slightly loosening her joints, Saki briefly bent over to gather her strength.

Then, with a nimble running start and a light, effortless leap, she silently "flew" to a nearby set of steps, soaring more than ten meters high.

Saki deftly plugged the USB drive she was carrying into the camera's port, and, still a little unaccustomed to 'telepathic' communication, asked in her mind, "Is this okay?"

"Mmm...okay..."

The adorable characters in the camp continuously tap their slender, nimble fingers on the keyboard keys.

"Let me see... Okay. The monitoring equipment has been taken over."

The camera that had been hacked by Meng Hui began to move rapidly and erratically, and then scanned the three 'little rabbits' in the scene.

"You can continue to point S."

Miyu's unconscious remark came through the inner voice channel: "Moe-chan's movements are as fast as ever..."

"Kuhuhu... This kind of hacking is just a piece of cake."

"However... LAN intrusions can only last for thirty minutes. If you don't evacuate before the next LAN port self-check, you may be locked by the anti-intrusion system..."

Gongzi nodded gently.

"So... it has to be done within thirty minutes, right?"

She took a deep breath and pulled a tarot card from her pocket.

The "Fool" card was crushed with a snap, then transformed into a ball of ghostly blue flame that gathered in her eyes.

Visibility in the darkness became clearer than ever before, and all kinds of potential 'dangers' were instantly highlighted in minute detail.

The clear view forced Miyako to blink repeatedly to adjust to this sudden change.

'This is... Sensei's [Third Eye]...'

The unique way of observing the world that only an 'excellent thief' possesses—the ability to scout enemies, search for treasure, and seek advantage while avoiding harm—is exceptionally sharp in the darkness.

After her vision adjusted, Miyako made tactical hand signals to Saki and Miyu beside her.

The three little rabbits covered each other from the front and back, and silently entered the headquarters of the Valkyrie Police Department.

Unless something directly blocks their 'fate', the girls' infiltration will be truly 'unimpeded'.

Moe's hands never stopped moving as she rapidly typed code on the keyboard. At the same time, she didn't forget to use her exceptionally clear and 'computationally powerful' mind, made even clearer by Ariadne's support, to guide the infiltrating members.

"The objective of this mission... has already been marked on the 'Map of Fate'."

"It's at point S on the third basement level. The Valkyrie students along the way have already marked it for you. We recommend taking the west staircase, which is less crowded."

"Rabbit1, I understand."

Through the 'telepathic channel,' Miyako can close her eyes and 'see' a clearly marked three-dimensional map in the darkness in her consciousness.

The map can be zoomed in and out, and rotated to adjust the angle as needed, according to the user's preferences.

"Is this... the special operating method of the 'phantom thief'...?"

"Rabbit2 understands."

After replying in the voice channel, Saki looked at Miyako, who seemed a little lost in thought.

"Speaking of which, now is not the time for sentimentality..."

"Rabbit4, I understand..."

Miyu then responded.

Maintaining a well-trained CQB alert posture, the three-person team silently made their way down the stairs.

With so much 'off-field assistance,' their individual and team qualities are already excellent, making it absolutely impossible for them to trigger any security alarms.

The students left behind remained unaware of what was happening, and the electrical equipment used for security temporarily malfunctioned.

After a smooth and unobstructed journey, the three 'little rabbits' arrived at the metal door of the vault on the third basement level, where they were temporarily blocked by the secure vault.

"Hoo ho..."

Moe, whose perspective was constantly changing, saw the heavy metal door and couldn't help but exclaim, "It's an even more secure metal barrier than a regular bank..."

Miyu tilted her head slightly, subconsciously comparing her height to the heavy, round gate in front of her.

"Valkyrie's documents are all in this room..."

Gongzi stepped forward, pressed her ear to the door, and then knocked on it.

"It's a very sturdy door."

"But it's understandable... after all, the evidence of bribery and 'dirty deals' involving the Valkyrie Public Security Bureau is all here..."

Saki looked around the corridor and was somewhat surprised not to find a single security camera.

"Completely unprepared...aren't you worried about being hacked?"

After relaxing her guard slightly, she let out a soft breath.

It's a good thing that there's no security at all... after all, there's no need to be overly vigilant to prevent triggering any alarms.

After confirming that there were no problems, the three 'little rabbits' began to spread out and check their surroundings.

Unable to find any physical interface, Miyako asked Moe, "It seems to be an electronic lock... Moe, can you unlock it?"

"Don't worry, we're already trying to deactivate it..."

Even if hacking methods can't break through...