Tokyo Psychic

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Akira Kurusu said seriously, "Therefore, we are pressed for time. We must make Misaki Miku repent before we find a suitable way to reveal our true identities to the public!"

With that, he stood up. "I've already sent out the notice. Now, we're going to enter Miku's palace immediately."

Since Akira Kurusu defeated Aldabait in the ruins of the Velvet Room, the [Otherworld Navigation App] has completely lost all its usage restrictions.

Of course, there's no longer a need to rack your brains to decipher and collect clues from the evil god who created these game rules—

All you need to know is the true identity of the palace's owner, and find the palace's location in reality, to directly enter that person's palace using the [Otherworld Navigation App].

“But… after she repents, she should still have these related memories, right?” Toyokawa Shoko expressed her doubts and concerns.

Akira Kurusu shook her head, "I have already contacted a suitable 'reform coach' for her."

"Transformation coach?!" This shocking word sent a shiver down An and Subaru's spine. It probably came across as a reference to various hentai works tagged with "transformation."

Akira Kurusu reached out and tapped her on the head. "Of course, it's the coach who can train the repentant Misaki Miku into a top-secret fan of the Phantom Thieves."

"It sounds like a cult leader who does brainwashing."

“That senior is a professional… In short, as long as we steal Misaki Miku’s twisted desires, we can use her repentance and enlightenment to successfully turn her into our most loyal supporter.” Hearing An and Subaru’s words, Akira Kurusu’s eyelids twitched. It was the first time someone had called the founder of “Shadow Patrol” Kirijo Mitsuru a “cult leader.”

“Let’s get started now,” Toyokawa Shoko said, unwilling to delay.

Given that Miku Miku has control over the Phantom Thieves' fate, making her repent as soon as possible is the best course of action.

This is the tool room behind the scenes of the concert.

Just then, Morgana suddenly appeared from the shadows of the tool shed.

This apostle from the Velvet Room was dispatched ahead of time by Akira Kurusu to explore Miku's mental palace due to his unique stealth abilities.

When Miku Miku began her plan by leveraging the fame of the Phantom Thieves, her palace had already truly taken shape.

Morgana returned, but his usual arrogant attitude was gone.

It simply lowered its head in a dejected manner, remaining silent for a long while before raising its head to look at the Personas around it. "The route inside the enemy palace has been determined."

"They must have found the deepest part where the treasure is stored, right?" Akira asked Morgana.

Morgana trembled uncontrollably. "Yes... but on the way to that place, you have to pass a theater."

"Is that the shadow of Miku Miku in the triangle?"

“No…of course not, that is…” Morgana’s voice trembled. As an apostle created by Igor, the manager of the Velvet Room, it was born with the ability to distinguish shadows, Personas, and Personas users.

With just one glance, it recognized the true identity of the enemy lying on the suspended moon model in the theater.

That was the savior who had left records in the Velvet Room.

It is Morgana's powerful Persona that instantly conjures up the name "Yuki Risa" from the depths of his soul simply by seeing it.

But the other party is clearly not a real person in this world.

Because the true soul of Yuuki Risa has been sealed away on the moon, blocking the evil god "Erebus" born from the collective consciousness of people seeking death.

It could even be said that, in Morgana's perception, the "Yuki Risa" on that moon model wasn't even human.

He was just a shadowy figure, so illusory it seemed to come from another world.

His entire being exuded an intense sense of despair and numbness, as if he had personally experienced the destruction of the world.

......

at the same time.

A taxi stopped next to the Seibu Dome.

Shiomi Kotone clutched her empty wallet and got off the car with a long face.

The taxi driver rolled down his window, smiled broadly, and waved to her. "Thank you so much, miss. I really hope I can meet such a generous passenger like you again next time."

Kotone Shiomi waved her hand dismissively at the driver, saying, "I really hope we never see each other again."

The driver smiled and said in a very mysterious tone, "That's not necessarily true..."

As he spoke, he pushed up his glasses. "Oh, right, it seems you forgot something in the back of the car."

"Hmm?" Shiomi Kotone looked at Kirijo Misuru, who was about to get up in the back seat. "Senpai, did I forget something?"

Upon hearing her words, Kirijo Mitsuru immediately turned her head to look at the spot where Shiomi Kotone had just been sitting.

There was a unique Persona summoner that she had never seen before.

Kiritsubo Mitsuru quickly tucked it into her bosom, then opened the car door and, as she approached Shiomi Kotone, slipped the Persona Summoner into Shiomi Kotone's coat pocket, saying sternly, "How can you leave something so important lying around like this?!"

Kotone Shiomi was stunned. "Um...senpai, didn't you notice that I already have a summoning device in my pocket?"

Kirijo Mitsuru looked into Shiomi Kotone's coat pocket and found two different Persona summoners inside.

The two exchanged a glance and immediately understood what the other was thinking.

But the taxi driver floored the gas pedal and sped off on the highway, disappearing from their sight almost instantly.

Kotone Shiomi had no choice but to take out the Persona summoner she found in the taxi. Her expression froze for a moment. This was the summoner she had personally given to Akira Kurusu.

From its weight in your hand to its shape, and even the "SEES" lettering engraved at the end...

Her memory is accurate.

Just as Shiomi Kotone was horrified that the summoning device, which should have disappeared with the collapse of the original world, had completely reappeared in this world, she heard the familiar sound of a door opening.

Shiomi Kotone looked towards the alleyway on the side of the street.

There was a door that radiated a deep blue light, and it was open.

A very petite girl stood quietly by the door, clutching heavy books.

She has long, silver-white hair, beauty that defies human comprehension, and that signature blue velvet dress—clearly belonging only to Akira Kurusu's secretary.

Shiomi Kotone's lips twitched slightly as she recalled Igor's words: "You seem quite indifferent to romance right now. Considering the needs of work, I fired that male secretary early and replaced him with a female secretary who I think you can have a lot of fun with. Also, I hope you can find another perfect partner in real life..."

So, my dear phantom thief, it turns out you now like girls who are so petite that they make the police draw their guns and empty their magazines on the spot?

She didn't know where to begin complaining, and only hoped that when Akira Kurishi was executed, she wouldn't beg the executioner to use the smallest bullet.

"Senior, I need to go sit somewhere else for a bit. Could you please wait here for me for a while?"

Kiritsubo Mitsuru, of course, couldn't see Ravenda, but she could guess that this was an invitation to the Velvet Room. "Is this Miss Elizabeth?"

"Ah, no, that's not it."

The distance wasn't far, and Ravenda clearly heard the name "Elizabeth," her face showing obvious resentment and annoyance.

But she still tiptoed and waved to Shiomi Kotone.

Shiomi Kotone quickly approached and said, "Hello."

She reached out her hand to Ravenda.

Ravenda immediately composed herself and gracefully placed her fingertips on Shiomi Kotone's palm. "Nice to meet you. You may call me Ravenda—Ms. Shiomi Kotone."

“Ms. Ravenda, have we met before?”

“I heard your story from my sister.”

"Hmm...you're Elizabeth's sister?" Shiomi Kotone was surprised that the sister of her velvet room secretary had become Kurusu Akira's secretary.

"Yes."

"Your demigods in the Sea of Hearts can actually be related by blood."

“We don’t have the concept of blood ties, but we are indeed sisters,” Ravenda said with some annoyance. “But please come to the Velvet Room as soon as possible; I can’t stay in reality for too long.”

Kotone Shiomi followed Lavenda into the velvet room.

It is said that a velvet room represents the mindset of a contractor.

She was also very curious about what the velvet room at Qixiao looked like—

My original velvet room was an elevator that kept going up, so my secretary was dressed as an elevator hostess.

Since Akira's secretary is such a vulnerable person... could his velvet room actually be a prison?

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Coop [Magician] ① Kotone Shiomi

汐见琴音

COOP: Magician

The leader of the "Shadow Watchers." The third-generation contractor recorded in the Velvet Room, who sacrificed himself to repel the savior of Nyx, the "Mother Planet of Death."

They have mastered the power to reach the pinnacle of their potential.

[The Magician] Tarot Interpretation: Unlimited thoughts and ideas, mastering the power of integration, accepting the energy of the universe, passionate love, and a noble soul.

As the guide of the Fool, grow together with the Fool on the path of exploring the world.

Upright meaning: The beginning of things, a change of action, skilled techniques and skills, and the implementation of my will.

Successful, capable, intelligent, good at communication, resourceful, self-centered, strong in planning, gaining wisdom through better communication, using wisdom to influence others, strong learning ability, having educational and academic abilities, and good communication skills.

Based on the card illustration, the Magician also possesses the secret to sensing and manipulating the universe.

Card design explanation:

The magician raises his right hand, holding a scepter, pointing to the sky, and his left index finger points to the ground; he himself is the bridge connecting heaven and earth.

[As of Chapter 0205, the Personas currently held by Shiomi Kotone]:

[Currently available information]:

Persona 1, Orpheus

Arcana: The Fool

Strength 99MAX

Magic 99MAX

Endurance 99MAX

Speed 99MAX

Luck 99MAX

They possess the ultimate skill in controlling flames.

Persona 2, "Thanatos"

Arcana: Death