I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

Hmm... If we give it to 'Gabriel'... no, I should say to some of the students at Trinity College, they might actually be able to make a sound, but making a sound would inevitably lead to terrifying consequences.

However, just because it can't make a sound doesn't mean it's useless.

This horn itself... can be used as a melee weapon.

After trying to swing it a few times, Kayoko felt that she wasn't quite comfortable using it.

Her persona and style are characterized by agile dodging and 'quick scratching'—or rather, defeating enemies by repeatedly accumulating abnormal negative effects.

Such a powerful weapon is more suitable for strength-type athletes who are already strong.

"...and a horn."

Amamiya used his "Third Eye" to take a quick look and found that both items were decent.

[Nuclear-thermal spiral ring]

[Type: Equipment/Accessory]

[Description: A ring worn by the trumpeter, capable of manipulating nuclear thermal power. However, He died with regret before He could use it.]

[Skills: Advanced Nuclear Thermal Enhancement/Soulmate]

[Advanced Nuclear Thermal Enhancement: Significantly increases nuclear thermal attribute damage and abnormal status inflicted rate.]

[Soulmates: When soulmates interact, both recover 20 SP.]

Hmm...very good.

But it is, after all, a 'ring'...

Rings have always held special significance.

Without a doubt, this ring is most suitable for Yuriko—but it is a ring, and it was a ring that Kayoko found.

The idea of ​​taking a ring found by a beautiful girl and giving it to another is utterly inhumane.

“Sensei, this ring…”

After briefly explaining the ring's abilities and uses, Amamiya smiled gently and activated her succubus mode.

He took Kayoko's left hand, interrupting her hesitation with a direct action: "...Leave it to Kayoko."

With that, Amamiya put the ring on Kayoko's left ring finger.

"...just right."

【~???~】(Kayoko)

Even someone as mature as Kayoko felt her heart flutter the moment her hand was taken.

A strange surge of excitement and anticipation welled up within her, prompting her to subconsciously and actively raise her ring finger, cooperating with Amamiya to complete the act of 'putting on a ring,' a gesture imbued with a special romantic and ambiguous atmosphere, and even a touch of ritual.

At that moment, Kayoko was overwhelmed with thoughts.

Sensei's movements are so natural...

As an adult, you should know the meaning of wearing a ring here.

But Sensei did it without hesitation, and she did it right in front of the president...

'Gulu...'

Swallowing softly, the girl could clearly feel an immense sense of happiness suddenly descending upon her.

Is this... some kind of 'oath'?

Or is it... a special 'heart-stealing premonition'?

The sensation quickly faded, and Kayoko stared blankly down at the ring that was shimmering with a bright blue light.

After a moment, she closed her eyes happily, trying to suppress her restless emotions.

The process of 'wearing a ring' is very brief.

By the time Kayoko came to her senses, Amamiya had already picked up the "dirty clothes" that she had put down earlier with one hand.

—I wear gloves when I pick up clothes, but I deliberately take off my gloves when I put on my ring, so it doesn't get dirty at all.

"Back to this piece of armor..."

A single sentence brought Aru back to her senses, who was 'not quite understanding the current situation,' and Amamiya coughed lightly.

To change their stereotype of "dirty clothes," let's wash one on the spot and show it to them.

Amamiya snapped his fingers, and Izuna's bond skill, [Ultimate Move: Immaculate Technique], was activated.

【Ultimate Skill - Flawless Immaculate Technique: Instantly removes dirt from yourself or a designated target, restoring them to pristine condition.】

This bond skill, specifically designed for 'cleaning up dirt', embodies the pure concept of cleanliness.

Amamiya can hold clothes without being affected by dirt, which is also a result of this skill being passively activated.

In just a few seconds, the 'rag robe' in Amamiya's hand underwent a dramatic transformation.

After the dirt was washed away, the tattered robe could be described as a 'transformation after washing away the grime', and it was transformed into a holy white halter-neck backless dress with moving angel wings on the back.

—Including white pantyhose and high heels, even wing-shaped hair clips, decorations on the wings... all sorts of strange and miscellaneous things were included.

It looks like some kind of formal dress...?

"Eh?!"

Witnessing this scene, Aru, who had picked up the tattered robe, blinked in disbelief.

Is it possible for the same item to have such a large difference?

"An angel's attire..."

Kayoko looked down at her gothic-style phantom thief dress.

Ok……

Although this outfit is embarrassing to wear, at least it suits my style.

This pure white outfit with wings is a bit...

Amamiya waved the completely renovated dress in front of the dazed Aru and explained the effect of the dress as she saw it with her "third eye" in a teasing tone.

"The trumpeter's white tuxedo. It is a tuxedo that enhances the wearer's noble and awe-inspiring demeanor, making it palpable to those around them... and can resist attacks with blessing attributes."

The trumpeter's white tuxedo

[Type: Equipment/Armor]

[Description: The white robe worn by the 'Archangel Blowing the Trumpet'. Exquisitely light and almost weightless, yet possessing the defensive power of angelic armor.]

[Skill: Blessing Nullification/Judgment Aura]

[Blessing Nullification: Nullifies attacks with the blessing attribute and instant-death skills.]

[Judgment Aura: Increases the probability of applying 'mental abnormal effects' to yourself.]

"However, it might look a bit odd on Gehenna's students... so if it doesn't look strange on them, the best thing to do with it is to sell it."

Upon hearing that it had the effect of 'enhancing one's aura', Aru's eyes immediately lit up.

But just imagining how she would look in that outfit sent chills down Alu's spine.

Combined with Sensei's proposed solutions...

Aruru sighed repeatedly as she touched the gorgeous fabric from this otherworldly world.

It feels incredibly expensive to the touch and looks very high-end and stylish, but the style just doesn't suit me...

I feel inexplicably unwilling to accept this.

With mixed feelings, Aru asked unwillingly, "Since there are white dresses... then there should also be black dresses, or dresses with other themes, right?"

Yes, there are.

Amamiya nodded.

The Black Knights... or rather, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and some other high-ranking Shadows, can also be executed and turned into various types of armor.

Of course, executions require a special "black cloth" made through a special ritual, as well as a velvet room as an aid.

—Those who are not guests of the Velvet Room should not even dream of having the right to receive this special 'clothing'.

As for the 'wild loot' that drops, what kind of armor you can get depends entirely on the theme of the hall.

—The Atlantis theme has a certain 'etiquette' and 'art'. Therefore, armor produced in this region that is covered in silt has a high probability of turning into various formal dresses after being washed.

"However, whether or not Aru can find such 'dirty clothes' from the shadows depends on her luck."

Aru's eyes flickered for a moment, then she gritted her teeth... and finally decided to sell the outfit as well.

The last time, "Heart of the Ocean" sold for an astonishingly high price. Convenience House 68 has already paid in full for a building the size of an "office," and is living a very comfortable life.

This time, it should fetch a good price, enough to buy various things for the 68th Convenience Store...

As for the dress I want... well, I'll have it sooner or later!

You must find the clothes you want from these shadows!

[...I sensed Aru's inexplicable conviction.]

[COOP Improvement!]

【Lu Bamo Alu (Executed) ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆】

[★5 Bond Skill "The Most Elegant Attire" is now unlocked!]

Amamiya: "..."

At this point, an additional bond relationship was added, which was truly unexpected.

'The loot collection is finished. Let's check with Yuriko one last time to see if she found any relevant information, then we'll prepare to leave...'

Chapter Fifteen: May You Become the Book I Want

The captain's cabin is very spacious.

It's as big as a small basketball court.

Using it to contain a shadow whose true nature has been revealed might be a bit too narrow...

However, if it's used to store various types of recorded information... then this space can hold a lot of things.

The fox-eared girl walking among the bookshelves looked around at the gaps between the bookshelves, where ladders were leaning against each other and tables and chairs were placed, and felt a subtle sense of strolling through a sea of ​​books.

Perhaps due to the heightened sense of 'emotion' that arose after awakening her Persona, a philosophical thought briefly crossed Yuriko's mind:

"If you were to condense the essence of a person's life into an information carrier... approximately how much would that amount to?"

"Before the advent of electronic media, perhaps it was... a book."

"why?"

Before the advent of electronic media, records were made using 'books'... or many other media. But ultimately, the most prominent symbol is still the book.

"Books, as a medium of information, are usually neither light nor heavy, and the information they record is also very flexible."

"If everyone could be transformed into a book, then their wonderful life experiences, their expertise, and their unique skills that have reached the pinnacle would all be transformed into the most crucial and core page."

"By looking at this core page, one can know the author's likes and dislikes, understand and appreciate their strengths and past glories. Thus, seeing the book is like seeing the person."

What...could the books here contain?

Wandering alone among the bookshelves, Yuriko wanted to skip over everything and only look for the key information.

But since there's plenty of time and no hard and fast rules... instead of searching aimlessly, it's better to stop and see what's recorded in these books.

This mindset prompted Yuriko to eventually come to a bookshelf.

Considering that in the bookshelf classification rules, rows around the height of the bookshelf are always easy to place common and more convenient books, while some 'good books' need to be found in strange corners, Yuriko deliberately chose the top shelf.

She picked up a book at random, her fox ears drooping, and leaned against the bookshelf to flip through a few pages.

"Um……"

To her surprise, these books, with their blurry spines and constantly changing covers, did not contain 'otherworldly script' that she couldn't understand or some kind of nonsensical writing.

The words in the book did indeed change and wriggle, just as she had imagined.