Anime, but the Phantom Thieves of Heart

"boom!!"

With a loud bang, it was clear that the attacking "mechanically modified soldier" did not hold back even when facing friendly forces, and knocked his companion off balance with one punch.

If it was a normal person, this punch would have almost killed them, but the "mechanically modified soldier" who was no longer sure whether he could be defined as "human" didn't care at all and continued to chase Lucy with his companions.

At first glance, Lucy is being chased around.

But...is that all?

In the data world that ordinary people cannot see, Lucy's consciousness shuttled through the terrifying data torrent until she found the most critical point, and then she gently pushed it.

"Crack~!"

The originally smoothly running data torrent was instantly deformed and collided with everything.

The outward manifestation was that the 'metal-transformed soldier' ​​who had been trying to continue chasing Lucy fell to the ground with a loud bang.

"Crack~!"

Standing on the paralyzed body of the 'Metal Transformed Soldier', Lucy indifferently retracted the strange 'whip' and restored it to the shape of a glove.

That's right, her weapon was the suspected 'whip', but in fact it was a specially made 'data cable'.

The principle is similar to the data cable that Lucy inserted around her neck when performing data manipulation before, but the only difference is that this weapon, which is materialized along with the "Phantom Thief Suit", is more solid.

Perhaps realizing that the 'weird whip' could restrain him, another 'metal-modified soldier' ​​who was created as a combat weapon tried to pull off the 'weird whip' on his body while grabbing a piece of furniture nearby and throwing it towards Lucy!

It was obvious that in the opponent's view, even if this move could not kill Lucy, it could at least force the opponent to dodge and buy himself more time.

But what she didn't expect was that when faced with the metal furniture flying towards her, Lucy not only didn't dodge, but instead waved her hand again. However, the 'weird whip' that had been retracted and turned back into a glove did not sweep towards the distant enemy this time, but swung directly towards the metal furniture.

"Zi La~"

Just like a hot knife touching butter, the "whip" flashing with strange light cut the metal furniture into several pieces, and Lucy pulled it hard, and the whip directly rolled up the metal furniture into pieces and threw it towards the enemy!

Facing the powerful Lucy, Saburo Arasaka, who was lying on the bed, closed his eyes.

One reason was to prepare for his next "mechanical ascension", and the other reason was that new mechanical soldiers were blocking the way.

It is obvious that the fact that only two enemies launched the attack does not mean that there are only two enemies. It is simply because there is not enough space for the third enemy to attack.

Although it seems that these "mechanically modified soldiers" seem to be more restrained by Lucy, it should be enough to buy time!

He just had to wait for the final moment to come...

"Woo!!"

A sudden feeling of palpitations made Saburo Arasaka unable to help but let out a cry of grief.

The first reaction of many people who saw this scene through the live broadcast was: Could it be that Saburo Arasaka couldn't hold on any longer?

After all, the other person's aging body and the various sanitary facilities everywhere made him look like a candle in the wind.

Not to mention being stimulated, it feels like he won't live long even if he is left alone.

But only some police officers who knew about the 'Phantom Thieves of Hearts', and some 'lucky viewers' who happened to witness the change of heart of 'Ze Yuezhi' and 'Roswaal', realized that this might be a sign that the 'Phantom Thieves of Hearts' were about to succeed in stealing hearts!

Everyone stared at Saburo Arasaka, and only Kurosawa, who was in charge of the 'transfer', couldn't help but speak up to remind him.

"Master Arasaka, your data has started again..."

"Forget about all that mess! Let's get started!!"

Although Saburo Arasaka had a somewhat ferocious expression at this time, he had already guessed something and gave Kurosawa direct instructions directly through his consciousness.

In his opinion, although he didn't know the principle behind the 'Phantom Thieves of Hearts' stealing hearts, the only thing that could help him deal with all this was his own 'Shrine Plan'!

As long as you turn your consciousness into a 'data soul', even the 'Phantom Thieves of Hearts' won't be able to do anything to you!

In fact, it's not just 'Arasaka Saburo' who thinks so, even 'Arasaka Saburo (Shadow)' thinks so.

Unlike the outside world, the opponent who entered the third stage in the hall looked like a soul body constructed entirely by data. It could be said that he had completed his dream one step ahead of the opponent.

It’s a pity that something seems to be wrong.

In the eyes of 'Arasaka Saburo (Shadow)', he has become a data soul. Ordinary bullets and weapons can't even touch him. So from a certain perspective, he can be considered 'invincible'.

But the result was quite the opposite.

Lan Ke, who was waving his cane with one hand, was like a graceful conductor, controlling a cat, an elf girl and a strange paper shikigami to launch various attacks on him in turn.

Not only that, the 'Ghost Rider' who was driving the 'Soul Chariot' was whipping his body with metal chains wrapped in flames, while Emiya Shirou who was sitting behind the 'Ghost Rider' took the opportunity to hit him hard with a giant axe that was also wrapped in flames!

At this moment, 'Arasaka Saburo (Shadow)' even had an illusion. Why did he feel as if he was being beaten even harder?

From a certain perspective, the other person's feelings are not wrong.

After all, although he did destroy Emiya Shirou's best shooting ability after he 'emiya emerged as a butterfly' and turned into a 'data soul', it also completely liberated the 'Ghost Rider' who was restrained.

As for Lan Ke, there is no need to say more. As his strength increases, Lan Ke's strength increases exponentially.

As a 'Phantom Thief' with various DEBUFF abilities, Lan Ke hates enemies who are immune to these abilities the most, so when they arrogantly claim that their souls have been reborn, Lan Ke almost laughed out loud.

He was exhausted from fighting that bastard, but now this enemy, who seemed to be stronger but lacked the ability to defend himself, was easier for him to deal with.

Lan Ke and Shirou Emiya, who had been suppressed for half a day because they could only "forge iron", were now pouring out their anger that had nowhere to vent towards the enemy in front of them!

When Lan Ke stunned 'Arasaka Saburo (Shadow)' and flew into the air with the help of Emilia, he directly let the other party drop him.

With the help of inertia, Lan Ke, holding a cane wrapped in "Hellfire", nailed the opponent to the ground with a sharp sound of breaking through the air.

"Ahhhhh!!"

The agony of the hellfire burning his soul caused 'Arasaka Saburo (Shadow)' to utter a mournful cry unconsciously, while Emiya Shirou, who had no ability to fly, had already stood still, his hands tightly grasping the two-handed battle axe also wrapped in the 'Flame of Judgment', ready to strike.

"Clap~"

While stepping down to stabilize the chassis, Shirou Emiya twisted his body and gathered all his strength in his arms. The originally terrifying Flame of Judgment gradually turned bluish-white under the drive of Shirou Emiya's will.

"For everything you've done—repent!!"

The result of the intersection of the enchanting orange hellfire and the surging bluish-white flame of judgment was an explosion of even more terrifying power.

And 'Arasaka Saburo (Shadow)', who was sandwiched between the two, let out a cry even more shrill than before.

"Ahhhhh!!"

It wasn't just 'Arasaka Saburo (Shadow)' who was wailing. The face of 'Arasaka Saburo' outside was also twisted in pain, causing him to let out a twisted wail.

But at this moment, the wailing sound from the third floor of Arasaka suddenly stopped, and the opponent, who was completely motionless, looked as if he was completely dead.

But Kuroda's hands moved faster and faster, and then a look of joy suddenly appeared on his face.

Because all preparations were ready, a strange chip suddenly popped out from the machine, and Kuroda reached out to grab it, obviously preparing to use it as a carrier to insert it into the interface on the back of Arasaka Yorinobu's head.

But at this moment, a long whip came from a distance and whipped it towards him!

"Do not!!"

Amidst Kuroda's cries, Lucy had already grasped it in her hand.

Kuroda's eyes widened when he saw this scene, but he was helpless against Lucy. After all, even the 'mechanically modified soldiers' couldn't do anything to her, so what could he, an ordinary person, do?

But he still slammed the button next to him.

"Pfft~"

Instantly, the security door flew open, and Nakamori Ginzo, who had been lying on the doorstep, stumbled into the house. He looked bewilderedly at the countless remains of the "mechanically modified soldiers" inside, seemingly at a loss as to what to do...

Chapter 79: People who shouldn’t be there.

Kurosawa's idea was simple. Since he couldn't catch Lucy by relying on himself and the "mechanically modified soldiers" who were almost all killed, he could only rely on external forces.

No matter if they are the police or the 'experts' hired by Arasaka Yorinobu, it doesn't matter as long as they can capture the 'Phantom Thieves of Hearts' and take back the 'chip'!

So when he saw Nakamori Ginzo with a confused look on his face, he couldn't wait to shout.

"The Phantom Thief stole Arasaka's top secret!!"

Although Ginzo Nakamori did not know Kurosawa, his intuition told him that he was not lying.

"Phantom Thief of Hearts V! Put down what you're holding!!"

As Nakamori Ginzo said this, he pulled out a special electric baton from his waist. It was obvious that he had no intention of using a gun.

Looking at the officer in front of her who was called "a bit silly, but not annoying" by her own captain, Lucy did not make it too difficult for him, and did not even deny what he said.

Otherwise, there would be no need for her to go live.

"Arasaka stuff? I think it's best not to consider everything you pick up as your own."

"What do you mean? Did Arasaka steal something from you 'Phantom Thieves of Hearts'?!"

Remembering what Roswaal had said before, Nakamori Ginzo's eyes suddenly lit up.

Previously, there had been no clues about the identity of the 'Phantom Thieves of Hearts'. If 'V' admitted it now, then at least the police would no longer be running around like headless flies, but could continue searching along this clue.

Looking at the excited Ginzo Nakamori, Lucy couldn't help but want to laugh.

She could probably guess what the other person was thinking, but as far as she knew, this thing didn't have any unified characteristics at all. Even if she told the other person, the other person probably wouldn't be able to find it.

In other words, if the police could find it, it would save the 'Phantom Thieves of Hearts' a lot of trouble.

Lan Ke hopes to use 'stealing hearts' to eliminate those whose hearts are twisted by desire, thus slowly returning this increasingly sick world to normal.

Emiya Shirou, who hopes to become a partner of justice, naturally supports Lan Ke unconditionally. After all, in his eyes, Lan Ke is "justice";

Lucy's own desire is "revenge", and now the revenge is half completed. She has taken away the source of Arasaka's distortion. Now she only needs to make him change his heart and surrender himself to make Arasaka socially dead.

For her, her dream has come true. Everything she does next is to save her "Phantom Thieves". She will help Lan Ke collect whatever he wants to collect, and that's all.

Although the number of members in the 'Phantom Thieves' should increase in the future, it is still too small compared to this world. If the police are willing to help collect them, it will save them a lot of trouble.

However, Lucy, who follows the 'Leader''s' lead in everything, will not reveal any information on her own initiative.

She smiled and repeated what Lan Ke had said countless times.

"We, the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, have only one goal, and that is 'twisted desire'!"

Almost at the same time as she finished speaking, she received a call from Lan Ke.

"The temple has been conquered, and the plan has entered the second phase. We will come to pick you up."

Has the palace been conquered?

Lucy could no longer suppress the upward curl of the corners of her mouth. She stroked her abdomen with one hand and bowed slightly towards Ginzo Nakamori.

"Cinderella's time is limited, and we should leave now. As always, please ask the police to inquire with the 'person involved' for the details."

Lucy wasn't saying this nonsense. With the arrival of 'Exam Week', apart from her, the leader and the number one member of the Phantom Thieves were very busy.

It’s a pity that only two of them could understand her teasing.

"Want to leave? It's not that easy!"

Facing the confident Lucy, Nakamori Ginzo's expression was a little ferocious.

He himself has no personal grudge against the 'Phantom Thieves of Hearts', but as the head of the police, he has an obligation to catch these people!

Almost as soon as he finished speaking, the heavily armed members of the 'Heart Phantom Thieves Countermeasures Headquarters Action Team' appeared from outside the open door.

Perhaps Lan Ke's previous "enchanted attack" left too deep an impression on Nakamori Ginzo, so these front-line action team members wore heavy protective clothing and held explosion-proof shields in their hands, forming a human wall.

If it were Kaito Kidd, he would most likely throw a smoke bomb and blend into the police team, activate the bait, and finally escape in the chaos.

But perhaps because of the influence of the fight against the Phantom Thieves, the usually cautious Lucy not only did not run away, but even rushed straight towards the explosion-proof shield formation in front of her.

Many team members who watched the 'live broadcast' had their eyes filled with fear. After all, they had seen the scene where Lucy used the strange long whip in her right hand to tear the metal furniture into pieces.

Although the explosion-proof shield has good protection, it is still inferior to metal furniture, not to mention their mortal bodies.

However, they acted without hesitation because they were conscientious and responsible.

Those holding riot shields advanced in rhythm, trying to compress Lucy's range of movement, while the police officers holding Tasers behind them frowned and waited for the target to come into shooting range.

Lucy, the person involved, seemed to ignore the police's intimidation. Instead of dodging, she walked straight towards them.

Almost the moment she entered the shooting range, she suddenly accelerated.

Suddenly, several Tasers opened fire at the same time. Lucy swung her right hand violently. A flash of silver light appeared, and both the electrode and the wires connected to it were torn apart. She stepped on the explosion-proof shield and jumped up with her right hand stretched out.

"Clap~"

The metal whip hung directly on the door frame, and then she swung across the crowd like a swing towards their back.

Lucy, who usually hides behind the scenes, suddenly began to understand the high-profile behavior of Lan Ke and others.