Comic: Becoming a Phantom Thief to Steal Hearts

"Are you sure that this will produce a new mask..." Lucas looked at the two personas spinning faster and faster on the stage with complicated eyes.

"Don't worry." Archipald swung his whip, causing the persona whose face could barely be seen to rotate to speed up again.

Finally, the personas merged into one, forming a new persona.

Lucas watched silently as the persona gradually fell into his hands.

"It's really amazing. You gave birth to more powerful personas from the flesh and blood of the personas, making them your power."

Lucas couldn't help but ask: "What on earth is going on?"

Archipald: "You will understand its value better on the battlefield."

Eagle: "Go and collect personas. The more you collect and the more you synthesize here, the stronger the persona you will be able to create. This process of cultivating strength is your rebirth, and ultimately it can also become your fight against A vital key to darkness.”

Archipadh folded his hands and said proudly: "If you work hard enough, the master will also open a brand new altar for you. You may cry with joy!"

"Your heart is gradually gaining strength." Eagle looked at Lucas who said nothing, "It seems that the rebirth went smoothly, which is really surprising, so I have prepared a gift for you, accept it well. "

Lucas could feel Eagle's trust.

(The Fool’s community level is +1, and he has learned the eagle eye: he can see things that he can’t usually see.)

"That is a skill that can open the mind and see everything even if it is hidden in the dark. You should be able to master it now, so work harder to be reborn."

"Just go and enjoy your rest time." As soon as Archipal finished speaking, Lucas was kicked out of the velvet room again.

"Well……"

He slowly opened his eyes, and the ceiling in front of him was clearer than ever before. Even the small bugs staying on it could be clearly seen.

Lucas:…

Has his myopia been cured? !

Lucas' glasses are not only used to hide his appearance, he is also really short-sighted. The conditions in Crime Alley are very poor. If he wants to maintain excellent study, he has to study under dim lights, and his eyes become short-sighted over time.

Lucas picked up the glasses on the bedside table and felt dizzy as soon as he put them into his eyes. It seemed that he couldn't use these glasses.

Lucas' movement woke up Hope, who was sleeping soundly.

"Um...what's wrong, Lucas?" Hope raised her head without opening her sleepy eyes, "What are you doing so early in the morning?"

"No, it's nothing." Lucas sighed.

Fortunately, today is the weekend, so he doesn't have to go to school. He can also buy a new pair of glasses, just...

He touched the old frame, a trace of reluctance flashing in his eyes.

"I have to go out today."

Hope suddenly woke up, "Do you want to go to the hall?"

"No, I want to buy a pair of glasses first."

"So this one is useless?" Hope stopped on Lucas' shoulder, "It doesn't look broken."

"It's my own problem." Lucas said helplessly.

Hope watched Lucas wash up and eat breakfast skillfully even though he lost his glasses.

"Speaking of which, wouldn't you be fine even without glasses?"

"I'm just short-sighted, not blind," Lucas complained.

Although...it is true that he is no longer nearsighted now, Lucas is no longer used to the feeling of not having glasses on his face.

Since there was no need to consider the factor of prescription, Lucas casually bought a pair of glasses without prescription from a nearby store. The moment he put on the glasses, it was like putting on a mask. He breathed a sigh of relief and felt relieved.

[Parker: How about we talk about the teaser letter?

Stacey: On the phone? It's better to talk face to face.

Lucas: Okay, where to?

Parker: Is there a place where there are few people and where you won’t be heard?

Stacey: I can’t do it at home, my mom is here.

Parker: Aunt May is here too...

Lucas: How is my house?

Parker: Oh oh oh, I remember you live alone, right?

Stacy: Alone? envious!

Lucas: Then I'll wait for you.

Parker: Okay, I'll go downstairs and Lucas open the door for me.

Stacey:?

Parker: Haha, Lucas lives next to my house.

Stacey:!

Stacey: I'll be there soon! ]

Just after reading the news, Lucas heard a knock on the door, and when he opened the door, it turned out to be Peter's bright smiling face.

"Hey, I'll come quickly." Peter walked into the room and looked around curiously.

Although it is the same model house, his home is more life-like. Aunt Mei will plant a few pots of plants at home and buy beautiful and exquisite decorations to make the small home very warm.

But Lucas was different. He just kept his home basically tidy. It can be seen that except for the fabric sofa and the dining table with only one chair, he didn't touch anything else in the living room. You can pack your luggage and leave, it's deserted.

This is a completely different life than Peter's.

Peter sat back on the chair Lucas took out, his arms folded on the back of the chair, and his chin resting on the back of his hands.

"Lucas, does it get lonely living alone?"

Lucas made a move and said lightly: "It's okay, mainly because I'm used to it."

"Alas...Lucas, you are really strong." Peter looked slightly broken, recalling the past, "When my parents just passed away, I was pushed around by my relatives. No one wanted to be an additional burden on the family. It wasn’t until Uncle Ben adopted me that I had another family.”

Home?...

"You're lucky," he said.

Peter smiled and nodded, "Yes, I am very lucky that Uncle Ben and Aunt May accepted me, and I am also very lucky to meet Harry, Gwen and you. So, if you feel lonely, don't forget me Right next to it.”

Looking into Peter's sincere eyes, Lucas' blue eyes moved slightly, and finally a helpless smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "I remember."

"What are you talking about?" Hope flew in from the window and said dissatisfiedly, "I'm still living here! How could Lucas feel lonely!"

"Huh? Is that so?"

"You shouldn't forget it, right?"

Just after Peter and Hope chatted as usual, there was another knock on the door.

Gwen panted slightly, with a slight blush on her face, "Ha... ha... Am I late?"

"No, come in and sit down." Lucas leaned sideways, leaving a gap for him to come in.

"That's good."

After sitting down at the dining table, the team began the meeting.

"The bet with Thompson will start next week, which means we only have seven days, during which we must steal Thompson's secret treasure." Hope first explained the situation.

"In this case, it's better to solve it as soon as possible." Lucas pushed up his glasses, "How about tomorrow?"

The new glasses were a little uncomfortable, they kept sliding down, and he had to lift them up from time to time.

Peter raised his hand in agreement, "That's fine with me."

Gwen: "Send the notice tomorrow morning and solve it before the day after tomorrow, right?"

Hope: "Because the preview time won't last long, are you worried?"

Gwen raised her lips, "I can't wait any longer."

Hope said with satisfaction: "That's right."

"It must be successful!"

"Who prepares the notice letter?" Hope asked a question again.

"Leave it to me!" Peter volunteered.

"why?"

"Why... why do you ask that?" Peter opened his eyes dissatisfied.

Hope glanced at Peter, "This is a very important step, can you really do it?"

"I want to teach him a lesson." Peter looked at his friends, "Leave it to me to write it, okay?"

"Don't worry," Lucas said to Hope, "Just trust Peter."

"Well! Leave it to me!" Peter said firmly.

"Wait, are you really okay?" Hope was still a little doubtful, "If our identity is exposed, all our previous efforts will be..."

"I know!" Peter said confidently. He already had a plan in mind on what to do.

"Okay, then it's settled." Lucas, as the captain, made the final decision and looked at the two of them, "This time we have to be well prepared."

Talking about this, both Peter and Gwen's faces turned a little red. Indeed, when they explored the palace before, they both brought some useless items and looked like laymen and novices. It was really a bit embarrassing, but they won't do it next time. .

This small meeting didn't last long. Gwen needed to spend time with her father, who had a rare vacation, while Peter had to start thinking about what to write in tomorrow's notice letter, so they parted soon. For them, tomorrow would be the day. Meet again.

[Parker: There are so many things I want to write in my preview letter. It’s so hard to choose...

Stacey: If that doesn’t work, I’ll do it?

Parker: Okay, leave it to me!

Parker: I even thought about the logo.

Lucas: Logo?

Parker: We'll see tomorrow.

Stacey: A little uneasy...]

Gwen is not afraid of Peter screwing up, she is suspicious of Peter's aesthetics.

[Parker: Rather than this, I need to have a good rest tonight.

Parker: It's going to be a showdown tomorrow. If you fail, you're done.

Lucas: Leave it to me.

Stacey: No.

Stacey: We should work together!

Parker: Yeah, definitely succeed and surprise everyone! ]

In preparation for tomorrow's trip to the palace, Lucas went to bed early, and when he got up in the morning it could be said that he was full of energy.

When I put on my backpack and went out with Hope, I happened to meet Aunt May watering the flowers in the flowerpot at the door.

"Good morning, Lucas." Mei greeted Lucas with a smile.

She was already in her fifties, with silver threads in her black hair, which was gathered up and combed behind her head. Her eyebrows were simple and thick, and the corners of her eyes showed traces of time.

"Good morning." Lucas stopped and replied politely.

"Today my boy went out early in the morning. I thought you were here together. I really don't know what he had in mind."

Hearing May's sigh with a smile, Lucas was not surprised. Peter should have gone to school early to prepare the notice letter. Thinking of his confident look, Lucas was a little more excited.

"Ah, by the way, these are the cookies I baked this morning. If you don't mind, you can take them to school to eat." Mei took out a small bag of cookies from the house and gave them to Lucas.

"...Thank you." Lucas took the bag from May's hand, "Sorry for the trouble."

"No trouble, no trouble. If you have time, come to our house for dinner." Mei said with a smile.

"Well..." Lucas carefully put the biscuits into his school bag, "If I have a chance."

When Lucas said goodbye to May and headed to school, Hope slipped out of his jacket pocket, "Are you nervous? Your body is tense."

Lucas frowned. The pure kindness of others would make him feel nervous and even a little at a loss. But he would not say these words. Pretending to be himself was his natural ability.

"Nothing." Lucas said coldly.

Hope tilted her head and looked at Lucas's calm face, without saying anything else.

As soon as he entered the school, Lucas felt that the atmosphere was unusual. Many students were pointing at the bulletin board.

Bulletin boards placed on campus usually display the outstanding members of various clubs or the honors they have achieved, but today there are many red and blue pieces of paper posted densely.

"I heard someone posted it there as soon as they arrived in the morning."

The students discussed this matter excitedly.

Lucas took a few steps forward, and with his good eyesight that had returned to 5.3, he could clearly see the words written on the piece of paper.

[To Fleisher Thompson:

You exerted your twisted desires on innocent students. We already know how heinous what you did is, so we decided to steal your twisted desires. We hope you can repent and be mentally prepared!

Enter the Phantom Thieves of Heart! ]

This notice letter was composed of words cut out from newspapers. It was impossible to tell who wrote it. There was also a stick figure with a hat and mask attached next to it.

While Lucas was watching seriously, Peter suddenly appeared, bumped him with his shoulder, and said softly: "How's it going? Did you do a good job?"

Lucas and Peter came to a remote and deserted corner, and Gwen was already waiting for them here.

"I checked a lot of this kind of stuff." Peter said proudly.

Gwen yawned, "Yes, I cooperated with you to turn off the surveillance in the corridor early in the morning."

"It's a bit subtle. Although I know what you want to express, it always feels like a child pretending to be mature." Hope couldn't help complaining.

"The logo is quite ordinary, but I can't change it." Gwen shook her head.

"Huh?! Is it so bad!" Peter suffered a major blow.

"Well...actually it's not bad." Lucas praised it.

"Wow, wow, you are indeed my good brother!" Peter said movedly.

"Classmate Thompson...what did you do?"

"By the way, is this trying to steal something from Thompson?"

"What is that strange symbol?"

"Who are the Phantom Thieves of the Heart?"

……

Peter glanced at the students who were having a heated discussion, "... Anyway, everyone's response is pretty good, right?"

At this time, the person involved in the incident appeared. Thompson suppressed his anger and read the notice letter. His face turned red and he looked at the people around him fiercely.

"……who is it?"

"See, that's the reaction after a twisted desire is exposed." Hope stretched out her head and said.

"It seems to be very effective."

"Is it you!" Thompson tore off a handful of notice letters and threw them at the people around him, "Or is it you?!"

The expression on his face was so ferocious and twisted that it was so terrifying that the students couldn't help but scatter. After all, no one wanted to mess with a madman.

At one point, Lucas saw a shadow of Thompson.

"Come on, if you can steal it, try it!"