The Crucifixion Cross

If you can't win this time, it doesn't mean you won't win next time.

An opponent who cannot be defeated by one person does not mean that a group of people is still invincible.

Xiao believes that she still has a long way to go, and she will become stronger day by day, and the mountains that were once difficult to climb will one day be easily stepped on by herself—just like those once powerful and invincible people she met in the past , Now it is the same as the 'Big Boss' which is no different from miscellaneous soldiers.

However, this time is different.

There is still a chance to make up for and catch up with the gap in force, but what about the gap in intelligence and strategy?

"Three Stooges are better than Zhuge Liang" is indeed a widely circulated saying, but "common saying" is just "common saying" after all, even if this famous saying that has been passed down by word of mouth has finally reached the point where everyone in the world knows it , but in fact, let alone three cobblers, even three hundred, three thousand, thirty thousand cobblers tied together, in terms of brain power alone, they are definitely not the prime minister who is "more intelligent and close to demons" opponent.

Qualitative changes caused by quantitative changes are limited by occasions. Most of the time, the accumulation of quantities cannot cause essential changes. Otherwise, why is the most precious thing in the 21st century not ordinary workers with no cultural knowledge, but high-quality, high-capacity and sophisticated workers? What about talent?

What made Xiao feel desperate was that she didn't even know where the problem was, or how her true identity was exposed...

Seemingly aware of the panic in Xiao's heart, Su Fang restrained the chill in her eyes, and then showed a warm smile that made others feel like a spring breeze:

"Well, that's the way it is, mother, classmate Laixi came to see me, probably because I was too nervous just now, I accidentally pronounced Su Fang (Suou) as Sufi (Sufi)—no Way, who made me often show off in front of her that I have such a ~~ such a good brother?"

Su Fang's smile was impeccable, and the reason she gave was completely plausible - after all, the two brothers and sisters of the Baiyu family were no strangers to Asuna, and Akatsuki's embarrassment and unnaturalness before could also be explained by "pronouncing the wrong name" ' and 'meeting a real person for the first time' to explain.

More importantly... How could Mrs. Bai Yu know the twists and turns?Based on her trust in her daughter, Mrs. Bai Yu still has a high degree of trust in Su Fang's explanation.

Hearing Su Fang's explanation, Madam Bai Yu frowned slightly, her eyes wandering over Su Fang and Xiao with mixed thoughts and uncertainties.

After a while, she said with some disappointment:

"Is that so..."

"Yeah, that's it." Su Fang smiled and nodded, at the same time, she also turned her eyes to Xiao who was still standing behind Mrs. Baiyu, "—Are you right, Laiqi?"

"...Yes." After a brief silence, Akatsuki nodded with difficulty.

Su Fang calmly changed the title of 'Miss Joker', which made Xiao Han stand upright, to a more ordinary classmate from Laiqi. What does it mean?Xiao is not sure, but she knows that at least in this room, Su Fang's malice towards her will be restrained a lot.

"Then, let's go into the room and talk about things, mother, Su Fei?"

"Yeah, let's go..." Mrs. Bai Yu's voice sounded very disappointed - of course, this is not because Mrs. Bai Yu was not well-bred, but because Mrs. Bai Yu knew very well that Su Fang was very popular in school. Girls welcome her, but boys keep her at arm's length.

When she was at home, Mrs. Bai Yu often worried about her daughter's future life partner. In addition, there were always lovely girls around Su Fang, so over time, all the girls who tried to get close to Su Fang were beaten by Mrs. Bai Yu. up 'Danger!Do not come near! ' is a dangerous person who should be kept at a respectful distance.

Under their kind and gentle smiles, there are hideous and terrifying industrial pipe wrench, ready to bend their precious daughter at any time——Madam Baiyu thought so.

After finally sneaking into Bai Yu's house as a 'prospective daughter-in-law', Xiao was led into the bedroom by the smiling Su Fang, leaving only Su Fei with a confused face.

After a while, he turned his head in a daze, and looked at the people in the room who also hadn't cleared their minds:

"...What's going on here?"

……

Different from Xiao Xiao's fantasy after knowing the name "Queen", Su Fang's bedroom is the same as hers, revealing a simple and light feeling, but if you observe carefully, you can feel something from the subtleties Called the real 'simple but not simple'.

However, Akatsuki didn't focus all her attention on this aspect—in other words, her focus was not on how the layout of this bedroom could reflect what kind of person Bai Yu Su Fang was, but on how to use this bedroom. escaped smoothly.

If Karen could know what Akatsuki was thinking, she would definitely applaud without hesitation, because this is the standard 'Phantom Thief' thinking.

Also belonging to the "monster thief" thinking, there are "make a decision before acting", "no matter what kind of accident happens, you must put your own safety as the top priority" and "put an end to luck" and so on.

The situation at this time, in addition to the first article of 'no matter where you are, you must be prepared to flee immediately after being found out', also applies to the fourth article of 'prevent luck' - since Su Fang has called With the title of 'Joker', Akatsuki shouldn't have the possibility of 'Maybe she's just cheating on me', but directly said, 'Bai Yu Su Fang already knows that I am the leader of the Phantom Thieves of Heart, Joker' ' Judgment.

But, Bai Yu Su Fang, how did she...

"Are you wondering, how on earth did I know that you are the Joker?" Before Xiao finished speaking, Su Fang's voice that seemed to be a half-smile had reached his ears: "And, how did I know that the Phantom Thieves are the Jokers?" Is the target of my action mine?"

Regarding Su Fang's question, Xiao chose to remain silent.

Of course, making the choice of silence at such a time is actually not much different from defaulting, unless Su Fang prepared a recording pen and planned to use this shady little trick to trick her.

However, judging from Xiao's current understanding of this family, it is too easy for Su Fang to play with her to death, there is no need to use dirty tricks at all.

Seeing that Xiao didn't answer, Su Fang was not surprised, but went on talking on her own:

"You think this is surprising? I think that the really surprising thing is not why I know your true identity, but why the true identity of the Phantom Thieves has never been revealed?"

After a pause, a kind of sarcasm that Su Fei had never seen before gradually appeared in Su Fang's eyes:

"Or, why do you think that you can hide so well? Why do you think that no one will find out your true identity? Reality is not a game, Ms. Joker. In the game, there will be mechanical descendants to solve problems for the protagonist, and more There will be the omnipotent shield of 'plot needs', but there is no reality-everything in the real world has traces to follow."

Chapter 63. Doomed Failure

Why do you think that your true identity will not be discovered?

Xiao was taken aback, and subconsciously wanted to refute with reasons such as 'because we have special powers', 'because we act very cautiously', or 'because our support staff is very good', but the words came Xiaocai realized that these reasons were simply untenable.

The first is the 'special power' - that is, what they call 'Persona'.

Indeed, the power of Persona surpasses 'common sense' and endows them with unimaginable power, even able to travel between the spiritual world and the material world.

The powerful and special power gave Akatsuki and the members of the Phantom Thieves a kind of cognition, although it is not wrong, but not too correct, and thus emerged a kind of "natural sense of superiority—"

We are special, separate from the 'world of common sense', unique.

While not everyone displays this superiority, that doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

In fact, even Akatsuki couldn't deny that in a corner deep in her heart, there was indeed a villain transformed into a Joker, who was complacent about being special and unique.

Until 10 minutes ago, that heavy giant sword tore all her self-confidence and detachment into pieces...

It wasn't until that moment that she realized that the Persona power of the Phantom Thieves was not as special as she had imagined... The Phantom Thieves before were like frogs at the bottom of a well, because they lived in a deep well cellar, so they produced "the sky is only the manhole cover" So big' illusion...

Since the members of the Phantom Thieves are not special, and there are real guys stronger than them, the first reason is naturally untenable.

As for 'act very cautiously'... that is completely dependent on the power brought by Morgana and Persona to shuttle between the spiritual world and the material world. Once the mystery of power is lost, it will be reduced from 'unique' to 'although special It's not that special', and it's only natural that they would be discovered by the stronger party.

And the last point is the technical strength of the logistics staff...

Ha ha……

Akatsuki smiled helplessly.

Seeing her expression, Su Fang naturally knew that Xiao had already realized where the problem was.

She smiled silently, and leaned lightly on the desk behind her, her white fingertips touching the wooden tabletop one after another, making a soft 'boom, boom, boom' sound.

"If you want to find out your true identities, there are as many methods as possible," Su Fang smiled, took out a data bag from the documents neatly placed on the corner of the table, and threw it to Xiao who was not far from the window, " ——I just chose the simplest one among them.”

"..."

Akatsuki didn't reply, but just opened the information bag silently.

Immediately afterwards, the photo of Mishima Yuki, a 'trusted technical support staff', appeared in her eyes...

While Xiaofan was looking at the information, Su Fang also said slowly in a playful voice:

"Indeed, among high school students, this kid named 'Yuki Mishima' is quite capable. There are also many talented hackers in this world who can defeat the long-famous old fritters at a young age, but it is a pity that he Obviously, your strength has not reached the point where you can be called a 'genius hacker', and it is too easy for a professional hacker to crack your website - 'Strange Thief Channel'."

Su Fang paused, and after Xiao had almost digested this 'amazing' fact, she continued:

"Once we knew who the person in charge of the website was, things suddenly became easier—first, we knew his name, his school, and then, his social circle and campus experience became no longer a secret.

"Because of this, I know a very interesting fact-Yuki Mishima, who was also Takato's physical education teacher, the bully of the school bully Kamo Shida Taku who suddenly 'changed his face' more than a month ago, And it was the kind that suffered a double blow both mentally and physically.

"Maybe it's because he was bullied too badly? Mishima Yuki's personality is very withdrawn, let alone friends, there is not even a single person around him who can talk...

"However, Mishima Yuki, who was supposed to be withdrawn and didn't even have a single friend, suddenly had three more close friends after Kamo Shida Takuo 'confessed' his crimes—I don't need to say their names. Bar?"

"...No need." Akatsuki's voice was very difficult.

She looked at the information in her hand, and after flipping through the papers that recorded Mishima Yuki, the photos of Xing and Ryuji appeared immediately, as well as their life stories and family background—the detailed information It was terrifying, in Xiao's eyes, it even had a creepy feeling.

Why not yourself?

Akatsuki doesn't want to know this question at all...

"Coincidentally and unfortunately, two of these three people have extraordinary relationships with Kamoshida Takuo," Su Fang smiled, and continued: "Or, they are all in some way I resented this guy who took something away from me... Maybe it was friendship, maybe it was a dream, who knows? The only thing that is certain is that after that, the three of you came together, and Mishima Yuki also At the same time, Kamo Shida Taku, who was resented by these three people, became the first "changing heart" object of the Phantom Thieves.

"After Kamoshida Taku, the two scumbags, Madarame Ryusai and Jincheng Junya, have also become the key targets of the Phantom Thieves. After they 'confessed' to their crimes, Kitagawa Yusuke and Niijima who also had an 'unusual relationship' with them Really being a part of your little group—”

Saying that, Su Fang suddenly laughed and shook her head:

"Honestly, every time I read your stories, I have the illusion of 'Am I watching the script of some Japanese RPG game? The story mode of "Join the team" is so classic. Not only that, but the context of the story is also as clear as black lines drawn on white paper, which can be easily connected together."

"It's just your inference—"

Akatsuki pushed her glasses, pretending to be calm, but she didn't notice that her fingertips were trembling slightly—she thought that only her real body had been discovered, but now it seems that this is the entire monster thief. The group has been investigated to the bottom of the sky!

It would be fine if only he was discovered, but now...

I can't just throw in the towel—!

Akatsuki gritted her teeth secretly.

Worried, she even forgot the principle of 'no chance', and was only thinking about keeping the other members of the phantom thieves safe:

"This level of coincidence is not enough to prove..."

"Don't get me wrong, Ms. Joker," Su Fang interrupted Xiao, "This is not a court, and I don't need to painstakingly prepare documents to prove that you are 'guilty'. It's alright——Furthermore, even if you really follow the procedure, the expression you showed just now is enough to prove everything, isn't it? Or, as early as the moment you realize that your true identity has been seen through, the ending It's already doomed..."

"Doomed?" Xiao bit her lip, "It's just..."

"It's just a coincidence?" Before Xiao finished speaking, Su Fang sneered: "Don't be so naive, Miss Joker? As I said, this is not a court, and I don't need to provide sufficient evidence to prove anything—— Even if this is really a court, it's my word, and you—sorry, you only have the right to 'plead guilty'."

Seeing the despair gradually appearing in Xiao's eyes, the corners of Su Fang's mouth curled up slightly.

"If you admit it, you will have a chance to repent..." Su Fang's voice was very soft: "Abandon the darkness and turn to the light, give up the road of 'Grand Thief' walking on the steel wire, join my organization, and show yourself to the fullest under my protection The ambitions... for you, this should be a good choice, Miss Joker?"

She gently opened her arms, like a mother waiting for a prodigal son to fall into her arms.

Hua Ling’s words: Bai’s plot is really good... It’s rare that TC translators stopped taking advantage of it, and the dialogue between Bai and Hei was really ignited. 13.

Chapter 64. After all, I am not a devil~

"Your organization?" Akatsuki frowned.

"That's right," Su Fang smiled, "Why do you think I've been spreading panic about wantonly spreading—don't rush to deny it, okay?"

Su Fang raised an index finger and shook it lightly in front of Xiao who wanted to refute.

"Although most of the tourists on the 'Phantom Thieves Channel' express their admiration and approval for the various 'chivalrous deeds' of the Phantom Thieves, for the general public, the Phantom Thieves who are suspected to have the ability to 'change their minds' are indeed objects of fear."

Su Fang pointed to the information in Xiao's hand, with a firm tone:

"Kashida, Madaragi, Jincheng, and..." Su Fang frowned suddenly, and swallowed the last last name she hadn't said yet.

Akatsuki should have noticed this flaw that might be the key to turning things around, but her attention is now focused on the documents Su Fang handed her—after Ryuji, Xing, Yusuke and Zhen, of course The information of those 'sinners' appeared, so she didn't notice Su Fang's slip of the tongue.

So Su Fang continued:

"Their sudden confession is certainly a good thing for the victims who have been bullied, but at the same time, the ability of the Phantom Thieves to 'change their minds' has also entered the public's field of vision, and made the 'Phantom Thieves Will he be able to manipulate other people's minds at will?!'——such panic spreads in the hearts of the masses."

"...Why, can you be sure that the Phantom Thieves have such a special ability? Don't the experts and scholars on TV understand this as 'the psychology of self-abandonment after suffering a huge blow—whether mental or physical—'? In From their point of view, the Phantom Thieves are just using violence to force them to submit..."

"It's natural for ordinary people to have this kind of 'misunderstanding', but..." Su Fang smiled—in Xiao's eyes, this smile was full of a feeling of 'I'm sure of you', "Who told you Am I an 'average person'?"

"Huh?" Akatsuki was startled, and then she thought of Kallen, who had the ability to control ice and snow, and Mrs. Baiyu, whose melee combat skills were still superior to her, a strange thief.

"You mean to say..."

"That's right—" Su Fang snapped her fingers lightly while speaking.

After a soft 'snap', the crisp and creepy sound of ice cracking suddenly entered Xiao's ears.

Akatsuki was sure that she was absolutely not distracted, nor was she suddenly given an anesthetic and fell asleep for a long time, but after that soft sound, the world in her eyes changed——

The bedroom is still the same bedroom, but...

What happened to that beautiful and gorgeous ice flower?

What happened to those dazzling icy edges all over every corner of the room?

What about the chandelier whose appearance has suddenly increased dozens of times under the ice and snow decoration? !

Akatsuki let out a breath of cold air, and hugged her shivering body tightly—maybe, it wasn't because of the cold, but because of her fear of the unknown...

"What the hell is this..." Akatsuki's voice trembled slightly, and she finally couldn't pretend to be calm in the face of the fear she had never felt before.

"Don't you understand?" Su Fang who didn't know when she put on a winter coat smiled, "The biggest difference between me and your so-called 'ordinary people' is that I believe in the existence of 'supernatural power'... "

She said softly, suddenly raised her fingertips, and slightly hooked——

Only then did Akatsuki realize that a third person had appeared in the room at some point!

It was a black-haired girl, her appearance was hidden among the blooming ice flowers, and she was vaguely unclear.