Became the Academy Romantic Phantom Thief

Museum research

The interview went smoothly.

Actually, I didn’t get very special information.

The story about the phantom thief Raven has already been a concern in various media.

In addition, it was difficult to believe that the police had a lot of information.

If I had really grasped the phantom thief, I would have arrested him sooner.

However, there was also a sharp side that was surprisingly terrifying.

“It’s not really us, but information that the investigative cooperators found out.”

“If you are an investigative collaborator…”

“The girl introduced herself as a detective.”

It must have been Sherlock’s name.

The person who figured out my trick at once and pushed me to a corner. Besides, she was a scary woman who pursued me to the end, even with all sorts of magic.

I was convinced that if Sherlock continued to press me with the police, it would definitely be much more difficult than before.

It’s not bad.

Originally, this kind of thing should be chewy because it tastes good.

“Anyway, the goal is to catch the phantom thief as soon as possible.”

“okay.”

All prepared questions have been completed. However, I couldn’t contain my curiosity and asked an unexpected question.

“How did you catch that crocodile?”

“Ah, it was in the sewer, so I asked for help and subjugated it.”

Aren’t you taking the answer too lightly?

If I had caught a crocodile like that, I’d be bragging about it in the neighborhood.

It’s even a giant crocodile monster that moves on two legs.

Rachel, who was staring at the displayed leather, opened her mouth.

“How was the meat?”

It was an unimaginable perspective. It was strange to be curious about such a thing.

But what about real meat?

“I ate.”

“···Really?”

At my question, the detective’s sister snorted.

what. What does that smile mean? Maybe you’re laughing at me now?

“Any more questions?”

“yes. Thank you for agreeing to the interview.”

“done. After all, it’s something I’ve told reporters countless times, but if I add it one more time, what will happen?”

The female detective got up from her seat and held out her hand.

“By the way, I haven’t heard your name yet. I am a gadget.”

gadget. It was a pretty odd name.

It also feels like it never really appeared in the original.

Although there is hardly any reason for an ordinary detective to appear in a manga where magic is the main setting in the first place.

“It’s Rachel.”

“It’s called Cro.”

The moment I shook hands after Rachel, she didn’t let go of my hand and started staring at me.

“Where did we see you?”

“Uh, yes…?”

For a moment, my body almost froze in embarrassment.

Do you remember the face you saw in that darkness? I thought I would only remember the back of the head if I did.

let’s be calm Fortunately, he quickly regained his composure and then took off his shichimi.

“no. It’s a snippet.”

“is it. i get it.”

A Gadget Detective who is surprisingly obedient.

We immediately exited the police station.

Walking down the street, Rachel joked with a sinister smile.

“That cop. Did I see you were interested?”

“What?”

“Does it make sense to hold hands tightly while shaking hands and ask if you’ve ever seen them? Of course, it’s because I’m interested in you.”

I didn’t even feel the need to respond.

She wasn’t the kind of person who would throw an open flirtation like that. He must have felt a little uncomfortable looking at my face. Fortunately, he didn’t seem to have reached the stage where he suspected that he was a phantom thief.

[You are really sharp. You got it right.]

‘It seems to me that the goddess is insensitive.’

Do you really believe that it is true? I was just joking around knowing that it wasn’t even Rachel who spoke up.

When I completely ignored it, Rachel grunted and complained.

“huh. I’m afraid someone isn’t fat, so the reaction isn’t funny.”

“I’m curious, but why do you keep calling me Jin-tae?”

“Ask because you don’t know that!? Because you act like an idiot!”

Rachel glares at me with courage.

“done! I’m going first, so don’t follow me!”

Then it goes in the opposite direction on its own.

I muttered to myself as I stared blankly at her back.

“At what point did you get angry?”

[Everyone says that a woman’s heart is like a reed.]

No, anyway, that’s too bad.

I wonder if the goddess felt the same way as me, so she added a quiet back story.

[…but that child is more like a dandelion than a reed.]

Dandelion. Then, instead of being shaken by the wind, it scatters and flies away.

There was a feeling that something was too much, but he did not deny the Goddess’ words.

You’re such a dandelion girl.

***

It was a little late because I was researching the data, but I decided to go on a phantom thief activity today as well.

It is often said that the early bird catches the worm. Similarly, a phantom thief who works late steals jewelry.

Even if the analogy seems a bit sloppy, let’s move on.

“Where is your next goal?”

[It is an art museum.]

“yes? An art gallery?”

An unexpected place popped up.

Generally speaking, an art gallery refers to a space where only paintings are displayed. In other words, it can be said that it is backwards compatible with the museum.

“Are there any jewels in the art museum?”

[Don’t think of jewelry in a narrow sense.]

“So?”

[Because it was expressed as a gem not only for a rare mineral, but also for an existence that contains light.]

“So you’re saying it’s closer to the concept of a treasure than a jewel?”

[It’s not a perfect expression, but it can be seen that it is similar.]

indeed. All 4 of the stolen items were gems in the dictionary meaning, so I knew that was the meaning of course.

“Anyway, nothing bad. The spectrum of gems to be stolen has expanded significantly.”

[Of course. To become the best phantom thief, you have to steal everything.]

“…the Goddess says that, so it’s kind of strange.”

I’m used to it now, but she’s a goddess who demands stealing.

Also, when you think about it in common sense, it couldn’t help but be weird.

First, I decided to go directly to the art museum and figure out what the exact target was.

“Are you here?”

[okay. I can feel the fragments of my scattered power in this.]

Does it feel like a piece of four soul beads?

Actually, I just follow what the Goddess tells me, and I don’t know exactly how the power is restored. After all, it’s literally the realm of God.

“This time it’s not national.”

The goal this time was to be a private museum run by an individual. Of course, that won’t make the difficulty any easier. As long as you send a notice, the police will try to catch you with your eyes turned on without discrimination anywhere.

To get inside, you need a ticket. Fortunately, it wasn’t that expensive.

For a privately run, the inside was pretty good. The paintings on display also seemed to have considerable artistic value.

For reference, he is now wearing normal clothes. If you walk around the museum in phantom thief costume in the first place, Gadget Sister will come to catch you.

Inconspicuous as much as possible, I moved like an ordinary spectator and asked the goddess inside.

‘Where is the target picture?’

[It’s over there.]

While appreciating the paintings one by one, they slowly moved in the direction the Goddess told them.

And as soon as I saw it, I knew it.

That this painting is the goal the Goddess said this time.

I have come to understand a little bit of what the Goddess said before, which was a little strange until a while ago.

beings with light.

The painting in front of me seemed to have something special that was different from the other paintings displayed in this museum.

Just like the dazzling light of a jewel that I admired while looking at it.

Even in this painting, I could feel the light that made me fall in love.

“The deal of a sparkling lighthouse on a stormy sea. Isn’t it very dreamy?”

He turned his head to the familiar voice coming from next to him.

There stood Julia, not in a school uniform, but in a black coat.

She greeted her with a bright smile.

“hi.”

“···I was shocked.”

“me too. I didn’t know you were going to meet Crowe here.”

I’m sure I’ll run into Julia at the art museum. I felt like a different person because it wasn’t what I usually see at the academy.

“I just happened to find it by accident. I came here to take a look around.”

“I see.”

“Do you often visit art museums? If you see that you know all these pictures.”

“Just sometimes? When my thoughts are complicated, I come and stare blankly at the pictures to calm my mind.”

In a way, it was a hobby like Julia.

By the way, does seeing her at the art museum mean that her thoughts are complicated?

I wondered what the reason was, but when I asked the question, it was very vague because we weren’t even that close.

But unexpectedly, she started talking first.

At first, it went on like an ordinary greeting.

“Did you decide to research the data with Rachel today?”

“Ah, yes.”

“Did the interview go well?”

“It was just that. Because all the information has already been revealed in the media.”

“I do.”

After a few moments passed, Julia said.