Persona: Devil Summoner

Then, Jiang Tianwei looked at his mobile phone silently. It was already July, and it was indeed almost time for the final exams.

So, he silently grabbed Ryuji by the collar and said, "I thought you said the emergency was the action of the Phantom Thieves, but it turned out to be such a trivial matter!"

This sentence caused everyone to burst into laughter, and even Long Si himself blushed with embarrassment. He argued: "Why, what's the matter, the poor grades just prove that I put all my heart into the career of a phantom thief. This is proof of my hard work! Right, right!"

"There is no such proof, Ryuji."

Takamaki An was undoubtedly the one who laughed the happiest. After all, the two had known each other since junior high school and could be considered as close friends. Takamaki An's words annoyed Ryuji and he retorted, "What about you! Are you better than me in anything other than English?"

"My English is better than yours!"

"Damn it—Lianlian, what about you!"

Long Si immediately changed his target. Amamiya Ren lowered her head in embarrassment: "I ranked tenth in the midterm exam..."

"...I had totally forgotten about this... Then, then, then, what about you, Yusuke?"

"I'm an art student, so academic performance is not important." (PS: This is not a joke. Although I don't know what Japan is like, I'm an art student myself, and the score line for academic performance in the college entrance examination is only more than 400, less than 500.)

"Damn it, that would make you..."

Long Si's behavior perfectly illustrates why people say that a cornered dog will jump over the wall. Sometimes, once forced into a desperate situation, humans will do some irrational things - such as this suicidal question...

Shinjima sighed, "Do you really want to hear it?"

"I'm sorry, I don't want to listen anymore... Then, then Jiang Jiang! What about you!"

"I say, Ryuji, it's really embarrassing to ask someone who is a year below you - I'm fourth in the grade, by the way."

"I thought you were on my side! You traitor!"

Long Si hugged his knees and turned into a mask of pain. Jiang Tianwei sighed: "It's hopeless, bury it."

"Don't just treat me like I'm dead! - Let's review for the exam!"

"Wait, before we start reviewing for the exam, I have one more question."

Suddenly, Amamiya Lian, who usually doesn't like to talk much, raised her right hand like a good kid. Jiang Tianwei imitated the teacher and said, "Amamiya, please speak."

“I stumbled across this today.”

Amamiya Ren held up her phone, which was playing a report: "So this time, Medjay's declaration of war on the Phantom Thieves has sparked heated discussions across the Internet. What is the police's attitude towards this? Please let us contact the frontline reporters..."

The broadcast of Amamiya Ren was not finished and stopped here.

"What is this Medjed?"

Long Si asked curiously.

"I guess it's some kind of international hacker organization or something like that?"

Jiang Tianwei speculated casually.

After all, in his impression, hackers are a very high-tech organization. Even when he was in elementary school, when computers had just begun to enter ordinary people's homes, many children learned a new word and pretended every day: "Actually, my brother is a hacker!" "Actually, my father is a hacker!" "Then I will ask my brother to hack your computer and make your father's Fairy Sword save files disappear!" "Then I will ask my father to delete your Red Alert." Ah, it was really a simple era...

Therefore, it is always right to respect a big guy who can do this and easily hack into other people’s apology videos as a hacker.

"I'm not asking that. I'm asking why Medjay chose a person named Oyamada Shoichi, the director of the Medical Bureau, to issue the declaration of war when he apologized? Moreover, it seems that the notice letter from the Phantom Thieves was found in the office of this person named Oyamada... Do you have anything to say?"

"...Since you have all discovered it, I will not continue this drama anymore."

Jiang Tianwei began to explain to them, for example, how dangerous last night was, how urgent Wu Jianmiao's matter was, and how I actually contacted you, but you didn't notice.

As soon as these words came out of his mouth, Long Si suddenly realized: "It was already late at night when I saw your message! I thought you had gone to bed and didn't reply... I, I was playing games..."

Takamaki An looked apologetic, "I'm sorry... I didn't expect it. I, I thought you were asking me if I was okay, just a simple chat between friends... I didn't expect it to be such an important topic."

Yusuke said angrily: "Sorry, it's all my fault that I was too absorbed in painting yesterday. When I came to my senses, it was already morning..."

Amamiya Ren didn't say anything, but he looked at Morgana. Morgana also realized who had stopped Amamiya Ren from looking at his phone that night, and could only look away proudly: "Don't, don't look at me, I am also acting based on common sense! - Okay! I get it! From now on, your curfew will be extended by one hour! You are also allowed to use your phone to help you sleep while lying down!"

Jiang Tianwei heaved a sigh of relief, thinking that the matter was over. But he never expected that the usually quiet Amamiya Lian suddenly became tough: "Wait a minute, Jiang Tianwei. Is this your second time acting alone?"

Jiang Tianwei reflected on it and thought that the first time was when he was with Sumire Yoshizawa and Sensei Kawakami, so it could indeed be called the second time he acted alone.

"Yes."

At this time, instead of making some meaningless excuses, it is better to directly acknowledge it.

"Let me be frank. I don't hate you, but I don't like your style of doing everything by yourself. As a member of the Phantom Thieves, you should have a sense of community."

Perhaps Jiang Tianwei was a little angry at what Amamiya Ren said, so he raised his voice: "I say, can we not use this boring and simplistic collective democracy?"

"What does it mean to save money?"

Amamiya Ren was obviously a little irritated by his tone, and her tone became tit-for-tat...

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At the same time, somewhere, Goro Akechi was holding a beautiful white porcelain cup, which was emitting a delicious aroma of black tea. Although various animations and TV dramas always promote how elegant and delicious the taste of black tea is, generally speaking, as long as it describes the upper class, whether it is a young lady, a young master, or a prince or princess, drinking black tea is an indispensable choice.

It's just a stereotype that Goro Akechi is a detective [prince] and drinks black tea.

He was sitting at the table at this time, holding a rather quaint-looking receiver in his hand, from which came the voices of the confrontation between Amamiya Lian and Jiang Tianwei!

Without a doubt, this is, eavesdropping!

Regardless of whether this method is illegal or not, it is not difficult to understand his position from the fact that he would do this...

(I originally wanted to join the Phantom Thieves and divide them from within, but I didn’t expect that they would divide themselves… hehe… isn’t this… perfect…)

Goro Akechi laughed at them in his heart. A bold and evil plan came to his mind...

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 271 Stop arguing, just get divorced if you can’t live together!

I don’t know when it started, but the popular trend gradually changed.

For example, at the beginning, the devil was definitely a jerk who did all kinds of evil and persisted in his evil deeds. I don't know when it started, but the devils all had their own difficulties. In some works, the devil was a good person through and through. For example, at the beginning, the heroes were synonymous with brave and righteous people. I don't know when it started, and the jerk heroes were popular. Go and read those light novels with titles like "I was kicked out of the hero team as XX", and the heroes in them are all jerk.

Similarly, I don’t know when it started, but in old hero movies, although there are also scenes of companions quarreling, they can usually be resolved internally. Generally speaking, everyone will have a small quarrel and at most resolve some misunderstandings, and everyone will be happy...

But now, both Amamiya Ren and Jiang Tianwei were confronting each other, and their tones were getting stronger and stronger. It looked like they were about to split up on the spot, let alone make up after a minor quarrel!

Morgana also knew that at this point, he couldn't let these two angry guys continue chatting, so he could only jump out and act as a peacemaker... no, a peacemaker: "I have been struggling over whether to say it or not. Jiang Tianwei, our Phantom Thieves should be a unified whole, understand each other, and support each other..."

"...Haha? Mutual understanding? Mutual support? In my opinion, it's just a group of injured people licking each other's wounds. So, let me ask you, if one day I see a criminal about to commit a crime, do I need to call you first before I deal with him? Do I have to ask one by one?"

"That's not what I meant. It depends on the situation..."

"Then let me ask you again - what if one day I want to be violent and evil? What if one day I want to kill someone, what will you do?"

"Huh? Stop, stop talking nonsense!"

Gao Juan An knew that he was just speaking in anger, so she quickly came over to smooth things over. Niijima Shin looked serious and nodded thoughtfully, "That's what you mean..."

"President, now is the time to calmly analyze the situation! Say something!"

When Gao Juan Xing saw how calm she was, her tone almost made her cry.

"Mr. Gao Juan, although this may not be pleasant to hear, Mr. Jiang is right."

"What's right! He wants to kill people, we must stop him!"

"But have you ever thought about this? If the Phantom Thieves want to take action, we need a unanimous vote. In other words, Jiang Tianwei can veto your decision to stop him."

"what!"

It is not until now that people finally understand why it is said that the democracy of the ancient Greek city-states had great limitations. History teachers cannot give such a vivid example.

"So, you're not going to change your temper no matter what? If you apologize now, I can forgive you."

Amamiya Lian pushed her glasses silently, and Jiang Tianwei snorted coldly: "No need, I have no interest in this kind of playing house. I joined the Phantom Thieves just to find the murderer who killed my father. I will tear the bastard who made me have such a miserable life into pieces - but you can't stop me, right? After all, it needs to be passed unanimously."

"Well, I now declare that the rules of the Phantom Thieves will change from unanimous agreement to majority vote. And the first thing that needs to be voted on is whether or not to keep you in the Phantom Thieves."

Amamiya Ren's voice sounded extremely cold, almost like that of a cold robot.

"Okay, come on. Besides, I can be even more fair. If it's a majority vote, I, as the person being judged, won't vote myself. Okay?"

Jiang Tianwei sneered and made a concession.

Sakamoto Ryuji stared at the two people in a daze, helplessly and furiously grabbing his golden hair and banging his forehead hard on the table...

"Well, now let's start voting on whether Jiang Tianwei should stay or go. Those who agree to expel him from the Phantom Thieves, please raise your hands."

Amamiya Ren said this and raised her right hand. Although it was the same good boy's hand-raising gesture as before, this time, the meaning was completely different.

"Ahhh... How should I choose?"

Long Si grabbed his head with both hands and rubbed his hair hard until it became hot.

"It's okay, Ryuji. Even if I get kicked out, we can still be friends."

"Don't say that. How can I choose if you say that? I-I abstain! Both sides are my good friends, I can't choose! You should let me review before the exam!"

The fact that Long Si, who has always been at odds with studying, could say such things shows how much trouble this matter has for him.

"I, I support you, Senior! I was saved by you, so I definitely support you."

Yoshizawa Sumire had been listening on the side, and it was no wonder that she was marginalized. After all, she was not familiar with most of the people in the Phantom Thieves, and she was recruited into the group by Jiang Tianwei.

"I agree with my friend. The Phantom Thieves do need order, and this so-called democracy cannot be used as a rule. The fact that they haven't noticed this can only be attributed to the management's negligence. We can't blame those who take advantage of the rules, right? I support my friend, too."

Unexpected,

Jiang Tianwei showed a little happiness after receiving two consecutive votes in favor of him.

Next, it was Gao Juan An, a girl who always seemed to be big-breasted and brainless, but was actually quite sensitive, and had always cared about everyone in the Phantom Thieves. Jiang Tianwei's attitude today really made her sad...

"I, I, Jiang Jiang, are you really not attached to this place at all?"

"No, there's nothing to be nostalgic about, right?"

"...Then I understand. I agree with Joker's suggestion. I agree to expel Actor."

"Since Miss Xing has agreed, I will definitely vote in favor of expulsion!"

Morgana had been reluctant to express his position directly before, mainly because he was worried about Xing's opinion. Now that Xing has voted against it, it has nothing to worry about.

Now, everyone present turned their eyes to Shinjima, who was in a dilemma, looking at both sides. Because her vote was crucial. If she voted to expel, it would be 4 to 2, an absolute advantage. If she voted against, it would be 3 to 3.

"I...I can't make a judgment, so I abstain."

"So now it's three to two."

Yu Gonglian said calmly, Jiang Tianwei shrugged and said: "No problem, a gentleman can take it and let it go. I am not the kind of person who can't afford to lose. But, President, you still remember that you owe me a favor. Now, it's time for you to pay me back."

What he said was that before President Niijima joined the Phantom Thieves, he had followed Jiang Tianwei. During that time, they had played a baseball game against each other. At that time, Niijima really owed Jiang Tianwei a debt.

Niijima really didn't expect that he would ask himself to exercise this power here!

"Since there's no room for me here, I'll go out on my own. Sumire, Yusuke, come with me. And you, President - fulfill our last bet, I want you to join my Phantom Thieves."

"Ugh?!"

"Also, Captain...oh no, Joker, since this incident was caused by me, I will take responsibility for settling the Medjay incident for you."

Facing Jiang Tianwei's words, Joker had no expression on his face, and just let him walk out of Lubron's door in a carefree manner. The welcoming bell hanging on the door rang, but this time it was not a guest coming, but an acquaintance leaving...

Fang Ze Jin bowed deeply to everyone: "Thank you for taking care of me during this period of time!"

As she said this, she ran to catch up with Jiang Tianwei. Yusuke also nodded: "Sorry, everyone."

But Shinjima stayed there, hesitated for a while, and then walked out silently.

Only three people and a cat were left in the room, dumbfounded...

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Thirty minutes later, Lublanc was on the second floor.

"There's no eavesdropping here, right?"

As soon as he entered Amamiya Ren's room on the second floor, Long Si couldn't contain his excitement and asked in a low voice.

"It's amazing that you could hold back and go to the second floor..."

Takamaki An sighed, and the teasing tone in her words made Sakamoto Ryuji anxious, and he said, "What are you doing, me!"

"Shh! Keep your voice down!"

He was about to shout loudly when Gao Juanxing stopped him. He was so scared that he quickly covered his mouth with his hands.

Why did the three of them react like this?