Became the Academy Romantic Phantom Thief

sewer crocodile

What if there were only two young men and women?

“·················ogue.”

The answer is that it’s awkward.

Unless you’re really close, don’t expect anything like a pink atmosphere. That’s a story that only comes up in cartoons, because it doesn’t happen in real life.

‘for a moment. This is a cartoon, isn’t it?’

Anyway, now I was with Julia at the recycling bin behind the school.

Yulia silently concentrates on separate collection without talking about anything else.

[What are you doing without asking?]

‘Okay, so please wait for a moment.’

This is also something you have to do by looking at the angle. Ignoring the promptings of the Goddess, I carefully looked for opportunities.

Somehow, the perfect opportunity to talk came to me.

It was a chance to check the full story of the conversation I had heard before class.

Besides, if you can get to know Julia from today, it will be much easier to intervene in the original events. It was a very important moment in many ways.

[Aren’t you just wanting to make friends?]

‘···be quiet.’

While I was washing my hands at the tap after the separation was over, Julia spoke to me first.

“It was a lot of work.”

“yes. You did a good job too.”

“What will Crowe do after class?”

I’m going to the museum to steal a necklace.

“Just to rest at home.”

“I see. Aren’t you doing separate clubs?”

“yes. I’m not interested in anything.”

Still, the conversation naturally opened up. I decided to use this opportunity to ask without being awkward.

“By the way, I heard that Raven is stealing the museum tonight. did you hear me?”

“Everyone is talking about it these days.”

“It is bound to attract attention.”

So, how do I ask now?

As she was immersed in her thoughts, Yulia continued the topic first.

“What do you think of Crowe?”

“yes? what?”

“I mean phantom thief Raven. Are you still just a bad thief?”

Hopefully she’ll be the first to mention this. Moreover, looking at the nuances of his words, he seemed to be confused and unable to make up his mind about the phantom thief.

“What do you think?”

“Well. I don’t really know. At first, of course, it would be bad because he was a thief. I just thought so.”

“By the way?”

“Now is···. I’m a little confused. I thought I might be a good person if I get to know him.”

Easier than expected, she confided her thoughts. Maybe he wanted to tell someone because it was frustrating to keep it inside only.

“Is there any reason you think so?”

“Well···.”

This time the answer did not come right away. Yulia, who seemed to be hesitating a little, said with a smile on her face.

“You may feel bad when you hear it.”

“yes? why?”

“For very selfish reasons.”

I looked at her for a moment, startled by the answer I hadn’t thought of. The expression selfish was one of the most inappropriate words for Julia.

Is it because of selfishness that she changed her mind toward a phantom thief, who cares more than anyone else? It was hard to believe.

“it’s okay. You won’t be disappointed.”

“no. but yet···.”

“Really. Besides, am I going to tell anyone? I don’t have any friends to talk to.”

Somehow, I dissed myself. But what if it’s true

“Well···.”

However, Julia began to think seriously.

Wait a minute. It hurts a bit because I react like that.

In fact, maybe you can find a friend to talk to? You think you might tell Rachel everything?

‘no. No matter what you think.’

I don’t know about other kids, but Rachel is a bit like that.

“I have an older sister that I am very close to. They are like family to me.”

uh? Wait a minute. Hopefully this is…

“That sister got help from Raven. It was a pretty tough situation, but thanks to him, he helped me a lot.”

“·················ogue.”

“Isn’t it selfish? After all, it’s money earned by stealing someone’s stuff. Even though it’s not an honorable way, the people I like benefit from it, so I like it.”

Now I understand roughly how things have turned out.

A few days ago, he disposed of Taeyang’s smile and donated all the money he earned to the church. The nun of that church is the main character in the original story and is a great help to the main characters.

In fact, it was from Julia that the main character got to know the nun. In the first place, it was also because of the incident involving the nun that Julia had a crush on the main character.

[Oh. In other words, it was all aimed at.]

‘No.’

The special relationship between Julia and Sister was not emphasized well in the second half, so I just forgot for a moment. I never thought it would come back this way.

The reason Yulia changed her mind was because of me. It even got me thinking about how to react to the fact that I was even feeling guilty about it.

“It’s not bad.”

“···yes?”

“It’s a precious person. Then, of course, I think you can be happy.”

“really? Did anyone else get hurt by it?”

It certainly wasn’t an easy problem. Maybe it’s just as selfish as she said. But it is natural for people to be selfish.

“On the other hand, if you put strangers ahead of your precious family, wouldn’t that be worse?”

“that···.”

“If you can’t make up your mind yet, I think you should keep an eye on it.”

Perhaps my answer was unexpected, Julia stared at me with her eyes wide open.

“Can we just wait and see if Raven the phantom thief is really a bad guy or actually a good guy? It’s because I said I’m still active today.”

Yulia, who had been pondering my words in deep contemplation, nodded her head with a much brighter expression.

“yes. Cro, I think you’re right.”

“Then I’m glad.”

“thank you. I think I did a good job of telling you!”

Saying that, I stared blankly at Yulia, who was smiling bashfully.

The real thing is much prettier than the cartoon.

If this was a game, a notification that the intimacy had risen would have appeared.

Until then, they were just classmates, but now, wouldn’t they have become friends to chat with each other?

[That’s great. Are you fulfilling your duty as a phantom thief?]

‘Anyway, I’m a pure lover, right?’

[Fufu. Everyone starts by saying that at first.]

No, usually all goddesses are like this?

He’s not some sleazy, chubby, perverted uncle. I don’t know why you’re so obsessed with that.

Anyway, we got closer than the first time and returned to the class exchanging frivolous things.

After that, nothing special happened.

After class, I headed straight home.

Tonight. As predicted, the museum will be robbed.

***

[Did you have a specific plan?]

“yes.”

Actually, there was nothing special to prepare. The operation was very simple to explain in words. Just go into the underground sewer carefully so you don’t get caught, and use the route you dug in advance to get the necklace out.

The only problem is that the moment the necklace is stolen, if someone witnesses the exhibition stand being opened, it will be absurd.

So you need to distract your attention. Simply put, you need aggro.

“Like last time, I plan to use a balloon doll.”

[That would be easy to spot.]

“Anyway, it’s enough to draw attention for a moment.”

It doesn’t have to be precise and perfect. Attracting the attention of people in the museum for even one second is enough.

The nice thing about inflatable dolls is that they inflate and reveal themselves when you want. Until then, it was a small balloon, and when I connected the magic, it was inflated.

I decided to put the balloons on the ceiling. Since the ceiling of the museum is transparent, everyone inside will be drawn to the balloons. The security was tight and we couldn’t get close, but it was enough to just go nearby and throw balloons at the ceiling.

“great. You landed well.”

[Now we can go to the sewer.]

As the Goddess said, now go down to the basement and steal it. I was a little nervous because it was a museum, but it turns out much easier than I thought. Of course, you shouldn’t slow down until the very end.

Fortunately, no action was taken at the sewer entrance. I sneakily went inside and walked along the road leading to the museum I had dug by hand with a pickaxe yesterday.

“👌👌👌 👌👌👌”

[Why?]

“Don’t you think the smell has gotten worse?”

[Are you asking this body? Can I smell it now?]

“Ah, that’s right.”

I forgot for a moment that the wand couldn’t smell.

Anyway, today, the sewage water is in poor condition and the smell is worse.

I’m going to take the necklace out as soon as possible and leave.

“I have arrived.”

Right above where I am standing now is the ‘Angel’s Sea’. The museum probably has all sorts of heinous and huge defenses in place to catch me by now.

I’m sorry, but I said I’m underground.

At the same time as opening the display stand to take out the necklace, the balloon doll magic that was prepared on the ceiling was activated.

You can feel the commotion from above.

As quickly as possible, I opened the display stand, grabbed the necklace, and pulled it down.

“Did you hear it?”

A loud cry is faintly heard. I realized the necklace was missing, but didn’t seem to know that I had stolen it from the basement.

great. It’s a perfect success. Now escape the sewer and return home.

[I succeeded so easily than I thought.]

“Iknow, right. Still, sometimes I have to have days like this.”

I hurriedly tried to get out of the sewer so as not to get caught in the middle of muttering.

Cr-.

“···yes? Goddess. What did you just say?”

[What do you mean?]

“It feels like a dog growling a little bit.”

[Why would I say that!]

weird. I heard it clearly.

I suddenly remembered that I felt a presence in the sewer yesterday as well.

Could it be that there was something real, not an illusion?

But what’s in these sewers?

Then there was the sound of splashing water. Bubbles rising up and black shadows moving in the dark water. There is something in the sewer water.

“I run away.”

Foreshadowing is not good. The moment I hurriedly turned around and ran to the entrance.

One step earlier, something in the water rose wildly and revealed its identity.

“···Crocodile?”

It was a giant crocodile.

Alligator standing on two legs.

“Somehow, I thought things would be easy…”

It seems like it’s definitely a big deal.