I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

Alona initially enjoyed being poked in the cheek repeatedly, but soon her face turned sour as she pushed away Amamiya's fingers in protest.

“Sensei… I’ve told you so many times, Alona is a super AI! Although she’s not very good at office work, but… sending messages on time is something Alona can definitely do perfectly well!”

With her white headband swaying, Alona twisted her waist back and forth to dodge Amamiya's stabbing fingers, while simultaneously crossing her arms in a gesture of refusal.

"Although Sensei's 'cheek poking' feels good... if the purpose is to question someone, Alona will definitely refuse!"

After interacting with Alona for a while, Amamiya regained her basic action ability thanks to the bonus from the "Judgmenter's Sunday" bond skill.

After contacting Fubuki, Amamiya went directly to the station to wait for the train back to Chara.

—Actually, according to the 'fixed schedule', we should have visited the Red Winter Federation, where we still haven't gained support, during this time.

But as the saying goes, plans can't keep up with changes.

The specific details of the Flower Palace have not yet been determined, so we cannot blindly proceed with just 'planning'.

'Back in Xialai, the war council, and then…'

'Infiltrate the palace.'

Chapter Ten: Exploration of the Flower Palace - Part One

At dusk, outside the Federal Student Council - Sanctuary Tower.

In the café closest to the Sanctuary Tower, several girls from different backgrounds gather on time during the special time of "after school," thanks to Amamiya's coordination.

—Although it may sound counterintuitive, Kiwatos also needs to go to school.

Amamiya's role as 'Sensei' was actually responsible for "nurturing people" rather than "teaching".

After all, each school either has its own unique heritage or a mature knowledge system, and the textbook system is also changing almost daily.

After placing the last coffee cup tray on the table in front of Yuriko, Amamiya leaned back against the counter and solemnly said, "Then... let's begin the 'operational meeting' before infiltrating the hall."

The girls in the café were still sipping coffee or other drinks to while away the time, but upon hearing this, they all slowed down and turned their attention to the conversation.

"First, the members need to be confirmed..."

Amamiya first looked at the table where the clinking of spoons and plates was still going on: "Including me, there are six members in this conquest of the Hall of Fame."

"First, there's the president of Convenience Store 68, Aru, and the section chief, Kayoko."

Sensing the gazes of the other three students, Kayoko, who was about to take a sip of coffee, put down her cup and kicked Aru's shoe under the table, signaling the club president to mind her manners and stop eating.

Alu snapped out of her reverie of the delicious food, calmly put down her spoon, then took out a napkin to wipe her mouth "elegantly," before leaning back in her chair with her arms crossed and legs crossed.

"—This should be the first time that not all members of Convenience Store 68 have been mobilized, and that they are working alongside multiple 'partners'..."

Alu chuckled: "Convenience Store 68 will do its best to solve problems for our partners!"

Kayoko: "..."

Shouldn't this be the time for self-introductions...?

"I am Oni-kayoko."

After Aru finished her "introduction," Kayoko replied with a slightly helpless tone: "He's the section chief of Convenience Store 68. His Persona is rather unique; his areas of expertise are physical attacks, agile attacks, and the application of abnormal statuses."

After thinking for a moment, she added, "...The phantom thief's codename is Devil."

Kayoko's introduction was much more normal compared to Aru's—but it was precisely because it was 'too normal' that Aru started to panic.

Aru: "...Eh?!"

There's even such a thing as a phantom thief's codename?!

I don't think I have it... What should I do?!

Code name, code name...

Aru, her eyes darting nervously around, suddenly noticed a picture of roses in the room.

"I... my Persona is skilled in fire magic and support abilities! Also... my codename is Rose!"

Hmm... 'Rose', that's a perfect name for a phantom thief's codename!

I'm so smart!

After finishing her introduction, Alu proudly raised her head.

Amamiya: "..."

President, you are truly a brilliant person.

After a moment of exasperation, Amamiya continued, "And then... there's Yuriko from the Engineering Department of the Millennium Technology Academy."

Swinging her fox tail, Yuriko put down her coffee cup.

"Yuriko Amanishi. Her Persona is nuclear thermal, extremely specialized in attack, with only limited physical and support abilities. Her Phantom Thief codename is... Violinist."

Amamiya raised an eyebrow.

...The violinist? Was this codename for the phantom thief something Yuriko had thought of beforehand, or was it chosen on the spot?

Although I have some doubts... this should be considered a relatively 'elegant' codename for a phantom thief.

Whether it's out of personal preference or a sudden inspiration, I can accept it.

"Then came from the Valkyrie Life Safety Bureau..."

Kirino stood up abruptly, her posture ramrod straight, instinctively wanting to salute, but then she abruptly stopped herself.

"...Kirino Nakamatsu! Her Persona excels in ranged attacks, particularly gun-based attacks. Additionally...she also possesses some support and healing abilities. Her Phantom Thief codename is 'Vaquo.'"

They just used the word 'cowboy' as a code name...

However, it does fit Kirino's 'phantom thief outfit' and Persona quite well.

When it was Fubuki's turn, her expression didn't change much; she still had that 'lazy' expression with her eyes half-closed.

"Shiff of the Hehuan Palace. She doesn't have a Persona yet... She'll accompany me into the other world. If I must be called by a codename in the other world... I'll call her 'Shiff.'"

The introductions concluded, and Amamiya began to explain the main purpose of his infiltration of the palace.

When infiltrating a temple for the first time, the purpose is usually not very clear.

After all... given that we know nothing about the palace, our primary objective is to investigate its interior environment, obtain a map of the palace's terrain, use the map to determine the approximate location of the treasure, and then proceed as far as possible into the deepest part of the palace.

"...Does anyone have anything to add?"

Most of the girls gathered here had awakened their Personas in the Impression Space, and this was their first time entering such a unique otherworld as the "Hall" to explore.

Whether due to a lack of experience or because they were too embarrassed to speak, they all shook their heads.

"Then, let's go."

Amamiya took out her phone and opened the [Another World App].

Having witnessed the birth of the Flora Palace in Impression Space, the keywords for the palace are easy to guess.

"Shiranui Hikaru."

'Om—'

The otherworld navigation app glowed red and emitted a buzzing sound, signifying successful identification.

"Hanaya Shiranui of the Federal Student Council has turned her secret base into her own 'private divine kingdom.'"

【Recognition successful.】

[Navigating for you...]

The voice emanating from the otherworld navigation was drawn out infinitely, and the girls present, with their experience, closed their eyes and began to concentrate on fighting off the wave of dizziness that was washing over them.

As for Fubuki, who was entering the other world for the first time, she had already learned about the other world beforehand, and closed her eyes to try to hold her breath and concentrate.

'Gurgle, gurgle...'

Only when the familiar feeling of drowning gradually enveloped the girls did they open their eyes.

The scene inside the café has undergone a dramatic transformation—although it is still indoors, the walls, floors, and ceilings all look as if they have been soaked in seawater and weathered for a long time, with seaweed even growing from the cracks in the walls.

A slightly rotten, fishy smell wafted over, but was immediately resisted by the distortion filtering ability inherent in the Persona.

"here it is……"

Yuriko, who had witnessed the birth of the Hanaya Otherworld Palace with Amamiya, was surprised. She thought she would be teleported to the entrance of the Hanaya Palace by the Otherworld App, or to a place like the end of the bridge.

I never expected it to appear indoors...

Kayoko and Aruru, on the other hand, immediately formed a corresponding impression.

"That 'sunken ship' from before..."

After carefully observing her surroundings, Kayoko stroked the black cat perched on her shoulder and asked softly, "Are we in the cabin of that 'big ship' now...?"

After all, being a phantom thief is "cool," so in this respect, it's rare for Aru to be able to keep up with the pace.

She then asked, "Jok, is that big ship the 'temple' we're supposed to explore?"

Amamiya nodded first, then shook her head.

"Yes, but not entirely..."

He then recounted to the girls who had never witnessed the birth of the temple.

The sinking of the "great ship" in another world was indeed an important cause for the birth of the Huaye Palace, and could even be said to be an indispensable key factor.

But even without it, a temple can still be born as long as desires are twisted enough.

Huaye merely 'borrowed' the large ship as a vessel, using it as one of the key materials to create her own palace.

If the 'damaged sunken ship' symbolizes the desires of someone or some group in the Federation Student Council... then according to the principle of mapping reality and the other world, the appearance of a repaired ship in Huaye's "Private Divine Kingdom" either means that she has the ambition to swallow up and completely control the Federation Student Council.

"Either..."

Upon hearing this, Kayoko chimed in, "It means that Hanaya relied on the power of her 'accomplices'."

"Yes, it is like that."

"We are indeed inside the hull of a ship, but the hull of this ship is inside a palace..."

"Prepare to exit the spacecraft and explore."

[Leave of Absence Request 2025.9.3]

Um... I don't want to go into the reason for taking the day off today.

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In short, I didn't write much; I spent most of my time playing the Ruins Library game...

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Chapter Eleven: Exploration of the Flower Palace - Part Two

A dazzling array of rare and exotic treasures, a chandelier adorned with sea crystals and coral, a red carpet with gold trim, and a long, large dining table that almost covered the entire room, laden with all sorts of 'food'...

The view that came into view surprised the girls who were cautiously peeking out of the cabin to observe the situation.

Unlike the 'corrupt' style inside the cabin, the exterior of the cabin, which is presented to outsiders, is decorated in a luxurious manner.

—And it's the kind of luxury that's considered 'stereotypical'.

"Is this... a restaurant?"

Twitching her nose, Yuriko sniffed the strange smell of food mixed with the pungent scent of the sea. She couldn't help but frown before putting on her Persona.

Long dining table, dining room, luxurious decor...