Anime, but the Phantom Thieves of Heart

For Shirou Emiya, this is more important than his own life!

What Shirou Emiya didn't know was that his confession actually put Lan Ke in a difficult position.

A conflict just broke out between the two sides. He couldn't just let the other party go, right?

How can he, the 'Phantom Thief of Hearts', establish his authority by doing this?

But the relationship between the two sides is already good, and the most important thing is that the other party is Illya's brother, and Lan Ke can't hurt the other party.

In the end, Lan Ke could only take it one step at a time.

At least we should first find out how the other party got the information about 'Lotus Ren'. Lan Ke even suspected that this might be related to the 'mastermind'?

"Since you chose to come here for 'assassination', then I assume you already know what the other party has done, right?"

"Yes."

Although Emiya Shirou's answer was decisive, the pressure was growing.

"The Phantom Thief of Hearts knows everything about me, even my family situation. But before today, I was just an 'ordinary high school boy'. Why would a Phantom Thief pay attention to me?"

Shirou Emiya was confused and had no intention of asking. At this moment, he only wanted to leave.

That's right, he has even given up on the idea of ​​'getting away unscathed'. In his opinion, even if the other party 'steals his heart', as long as he can go back, it shouldn't be a big problem. He is willing to pay some price for this.

Money? The other party probably wouldn't care about it, so maybe some of the things his father left behind could be used as a bargaining chip. After all, besides his home, Emiya Kiritsugu also prepared several "safe houses", and the weapons inside might be of interest to the other party.

"I hired someone to research this online, and it cost 10... US dollars."

When Shirou Emiya said 10, Lan Ke's eyes widened suddenly. After all, he only earned 2 for his part-time work in the Busujima family. He didn't expect Shirou Emiya to ask for 10 with a wave of his hand just to buy information. When the other party said "US dollars", Lan Ke almost couldn't hold back.

Why give this money to an intelligence dealer who came from nowhere?

How nice to give it to him!!

Of course, he definitely wouldn't say anything like that. He just took a deep breath to adjust his mood.

"So you're sure that 'Lianren' is the mastermind behind targeting your sister?"

"That's right!"

As those decisive words fell, Emiya Shirou suddenly realized that the 'Phantom Thief of Hearts' before him seemed to have fallen silent, and he had a vague feeling that something bad was going to happen.

As expected, Lan Ke’s next words made the other party’s eyes widen completely.

"What if I tell you that 'Lianren' isn't actually the mastermind, and is just a 'knife' like everyone else?"

"!!!"

Shirou Emiya, who had been temporarily relieved because of the news that Renren had received the letter warning about the Phantom Thief of Hearts, suddenly widened his eyes. At this moment, he looked like a wounded beast, ready to devour anyone.

But looking at the 'justice' pointing at him, Emiya Shirou quickly calmed down.

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"Is the other party the target of your Phantom Thieves?"

In response to Shirou Emiya's question, Lan Ke nodded without any hesitation. After all, he had no intention of hiding this matter. After locking in his opponent, he would definitely send out another warning letter.

Lan Ke felt his heart pounding when he thought of the mastermind behind the scenes who caused him to lose money.

But for Shirou Emiya, the already terrifying aura of the "bird-beaked monster" in front of him became even stronger. He gritted his teeth to prevent himself from losing his composure while his brain was spinning rapidly.

Then a conclusion was reached.

"You probably only know of this person's existence, but aren't aware of their specific circumstances? After all, given the strength shown by the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, if they truly had their sights on him, they would definitely not have failed to send him a warning letter."

Looking at the calm expression on his face, but as if he could read his mind and guess his current situation, Shirou Emiya felt his eyes twitching. At the same time, he secretly made up his mind not to chat with others casually in the future, especially when he was in the "Phantom Thief" state.

These guys are more analytical than each other.

"That's none of your concern!"

Faced with Lan Ke's cold voice, Emiya Shirou changed his previous calmness and raised his head to look at Lan Ke.

"No! This matter has something to do with me! Although the court is temporarily adjourned this time, the judge is 'Lian Ren'... No, he might be the one behind this. I don't know how long the adjournment will last, so... I have enough reasons!"

"But, what does this have to do with us?"

In order to hide himself, Lan Ke had to say something against his will, but as his voice fell, Shirou Emiya showed an extremely complicated expression, as if he was going through a very important psychological struggle...

Chapter 50 Even if it is a deal with the devil

Faced with Lan Ke who deliberately avoided him in order to keep his identity secret, Shirou Emiya fell into silence.

That’s right, what is the relationship between me and the ‘Phantom Thief of Hearts’?

Although there is no definitive conclusion on the principles and methods of "stealing hearts" so far, it is certain that there must be certain limitations. Otherwise, with the hatred of evil shown by the "Phantom Thieves of Hearts", many disgusting guys should have been "changed" long ago.

There may be some risks in this process.

There was no need for the other party to increase their own risks because of this 'stranger'...

Thinking of this, Shirou Emiya couldn't help but feel a little discouraged, but he still didn't want to give up.

He could not forget Illya's angelic smile when he woke up in the hospital, which helped him get over his sorrow;

He couldn't forget the pity he felt at seeing Miyuu looking just like she once was;

He could not forget the oath he had made to his father...

He——————is the elder brother!

It is the last resort for the sisters!

At this moment, his eyes were full of determination!

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"Whoo~"

With a long breath, Emiya Shirou knelt on one knee.

"I know I have no right to say what is coming next, but I hope you can give me a chance."

"I don't know what the 'Phantom Thieves of Hearts' are, and I don't understand the purpose of everything you do."

"But what I know is that you are the only ones who can help me right now."

"I won't shamelessly blackmail you morally, but I hope to make a deal with you!"

Having said that, Lan Ke clearly noticed that a golden halo appeared in Shirou Emiya's eyes again.

"Although I'm just an 'ordinary high school student,' due to some coincidences, I have pretty good shooting skills. I'm willing to become a pawn of the 'Phantom Thieves of Hearts' and be at your disposal, as long as... you protect my family!"

As for 'Ren Ren', Emiya Shirou could still solve it directly through 'physical' means, but he was powerless against the 'mastermind'. After all, the hackers he hired at a high price could not find the other party's existence.

What’s more important is that he still doesn’t know why the other party is targeting his sister.

At first, he thought it might be related to his sister's hometown; later he thought it was a BT that was targeting his most adorable sister in the world; now it seems that there must be a bigger secret.

The police can’t protect them, and I can’t do that either.

So, in order to protect them, he was willing to risk everything he had.

Compared to Emiya Shirou who finished speaking and was waiting for the "verdict", Lan Ke was a little at a loss.

Because at least from his point of view, things are not that bad.

But looking at Emiya Shirou, he fell into more thoughts.

First of all, the first question is whether you should accept the other party's loyalty?

Lan Ke has thought a lot about the issue of 'teammates'. He has always considered whether or not to actively recruit people into the 'group'. After all, as the number of people in the 'Phantom Thieves' increases, his efficiency in 'stealing hearts' will also increase, and the difficulty when facing certain enemies will also decrease.

However, the existence of "Muffin" in the original book also reminds him that the damage caused by a bad teammate is far greater than the help, and may even cause irreversible consequences.

So...what about Emiya Shirou?

His abilities are unquestionable. Although different from traditional martial arts, he is suspected to be good at CQB and is proficient in shooting.

Perhaps in the real world, it cannot be used casually to reduce the impact, but if it is in the "Impression Space", the opponent's ability will definitely shine.

The only question is whether the other party can be trusted?

"Have you thought it through? Although your illegal possession of a gun is no small matter, I won't interfere, and I won't report you. You can just turn around and leave."

Faced with Lan Ke's temptation, Emiya Shirou shook his head firmly.

"If I didn't know there was a 'black hand' behind the scenes, I might have chosen to leave, because I just want to live a peaceful life with my family, but————"

"Now that I know the threat exists, I can't just turn a blind eye to it. If possible, I want to nip all threats in the bud!"

It has to be said that the irresistible feeling of suffocation had a huge impact on Shirou Emiya.

At this moment, he could even be said to be a little extreme, but Emiya Shirou didn't care at all.

After all, when he held the gun left by his father, he had no intention of looking back!

Looking at the other party's still unwavering gaze, Lan Ke fell silent.

He hadn't expected Emiya Shirou to be so resolute.

"Whoo~"

This time it was Lan Ke's turn to take a deep breath.

"I understand your determination. I will discuss this with my companions. However, I must remind you that if you choose to become a member of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, you may have to face a reality even more desperate than you are now. Sometimes, ignorance can be bliss."

As Lan Ke finished speaking, Emiya Shirou, who was kneeling on one knee, suddenly raised his head, his eyes full of surprise.

Because in his opinion, the 'Phantom Thief of Hearts' in front of him seemed to be really considering his suggestion.

As for the 'more desperate reality' mentioned by the other party?

For him, is there any reality in this world more cruel than having his sister taken away from him?

Since there is nothing, then there is nothing to be afraid of!

"I've had enough of the suffering I've endured due to 'ignorance'. Rather than becoming a handful of dirt in a muddle, I'd rather give my all and make a big splash!"

Looking at the unwavering Shirou Emiya, Lan Ke retracted the gun in his hand.

"In that case, wait for my notice! But before that, enjoy this final farce!"

After saying that, Lan Ke took a running start and grabbed the roof of a small building next to him. Then, with a sudden force, he disappeared in front of Shirou Emiya.

It was only then that Emiya Shirou breathed a sigh of relief, and almost fell down because of it.

Everything that happened before seemed like a dream to him.

Whether it was the sudden appearance of the 'Phantom Thief of Hearts' or the other party accepting his request, all of this was completely unimaginable a few days ago.

But the only good news was that the other party accepted his request.

As for the other party’s true identity?

Or what exactly does the other party intend to do?

He doesn't mind. To him, his sister is everything.

"To protect them, I will do anything, even if it means making a deal with the 'devil'..."

Almost as Emiya Shirou was muttering to himself, a new voice came to Lan Ke's ears, who had already entered the "Impression Space"...

Chapter 51: New Tarot Tower

"I am you...you are me...

Here you have a new lease

As the saying goes, firewood is the firewood that is reborn from the ashes.

I, the mask of the tower, was born bathed in the wind of blessing

We will provide further support for pioneering the future..."

The reason why Lan Ke chose to run away was that what happened was somewhat beyond his expectations, and he needed enough time to sort out what was happening.

Another reason was the familiar sound of waves in his ears. Lan Ke knew that he had obtained a new 'Tarot', and he couldn't wait to confirm it.

He placed his right hand over his heart, and a card made entirely of light appeared in his palm.