Finishing Josef Karpisek's Palace. I decided to change certain things from the end of it to make more sense, since only Yuuri is a Phantom Thief.

In the game and in the anime, very little was explained the relation between Madarame and 'Sayuri'. My theory was that she was his daughter, thus making Yusuke his grandson. For me, it makes perfect sense, because it would justify why the painter, even though he was so greedy, was taking care of him and why Sayuri was his treasure.

First floor is the museum itself.

Second floor is the labyrinth of the pictures, where we will know more about the painting Masumi.

Third floor is the treasure room.

In AO3, I did the new Calling Card art.

I don't have a beta, and English is not my first language, so of course there will be some misspelled words or grammatical errors. Please, if you spot it, leave a review/comment and I will do my best to fix it. Thank you.

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~x~

It did not take 15 minutes and I'm already sorry to continue Karpisek Palace with Christophe. The man does not stop giving me perverted sings, even when I am facing Shadows, that I try everything to ignore. But everything has its limit, including my patience.

"Can you, for God's sake, shut up? Nothing you talk about will make me interested in you. "I say, after we've entered a Safe Room. "I don't know if you realise, but I need to be focused if we want to survive here."

"Oh," Christophe says, looking at me in surprise. "I'm sorry. I was just trying to distract myself, you know? An hour ago I was someone who was trapped by the art, just to see it being displayed in another name, by someone I had tried to respect from an early age. Now I'm someone lost, with nothing to give me a reason to survive. "

"What are you talking about?" I ask, frowning at him. "You don't have a reason? What about our deal? If it's not enough, then be my friend. "

He looks wide-eyed, and suddenly I see him burst into laughter. I fold my arms, waiting for him to calm down, something that, thank God, does not take long.

"Thank you very much for the offer, but I do not think your friendship can help me have a roof, food, and my dreams out of nowhere." Christophe replies, and I'm finally seeing what he's really feeling right now.

"We can talk about this later in LeBlanc. But before that, I would like to get to the end of this Palace as soon as possible. "I say, eating an onigiri with soup to recover, serving for him as well.

"Yummy," he says, surprised.

"Thank you," I say, giggling at the look of surprise on his face. "Now, let's go."

This time, no perverted comments, we have made good progress. Christophe, stopping to study the golden statue of his master, noticed a strange code in his foot.

"What do you think?" Christophe asks me, and I smile as I reread the code for the second time.

"It's a new password for the Palace's security system. And I already know what that password is, "I say, winking at him and making him laugh.

In fact, after facing a difficult enemy, we find a new security room and, using the new password, I disable everything. But I finally realize, in a large hall with one of the walls full of pictures, that there is nowhere else to go. I let out a long sigh.

"Anteros?" I ask, watching Christophe admire the paintings on the wall.

"I'm sorry, Yuuri. But I can not find a way out. I found a piping system that you could use up there, but I do not know how to get there. " I listen and I frown 7a, raising my face and noticing the system he had said.

"What ... ? !" I hear and see Christophe take two steps back, looking at the pictures in surprise.

"What is it?" I ask, approaching him quickly.

He looks at me with a smile on his face.

"I think I found a way to go on," he says, coming back to the table in the desert with his hand outstretched.

I watch him closely, until he notices that his hand crosses the frame. Suddenly, a crazy idea is going on in my head. What if…

"Wait here. And pay attention where I go. "I say, already advancing into the picture.

Do you want to be a painter? Do you really think you can survive with such a pathetic dream?

I get scared and look around for the owner of that voice. I examine the picture until I realize it is directed to the next.

Do you really think that your dream will fill your pocket of money? Pathetic child, it's time to learn a lesson.

I finally begin to understand what is happening. Those voices criticizing a child for her dream. It is quite obvious to me that this child was Karpisek.

Listen well, my students. Nowadays, it does not matter if you have talent. As long as no one comes, pointing to you and saying your name, you suck at life.

Why am I selling forged frames? My dear pupil. The most important thing in this world is money and fame. Without them, you're like a dead man. Useless ... and alone.

I'm pregnant and the child is yours. I demand that you pay me a pension and all the costs I have to pay. What's it? I know you have enough money, selling fake pictures.

Why are you doing this?! Agape is not yours, but Chris! Give him back! It is not fair that you are taking advantage of his talent to promote yourself. Do not tell me ... Other pictures too? Is that why your pupils abandoned you? Do you steal their works of art and leave them begging in the streets? I'm going to the police ... what do you think you're doing? Why are you holding this? No! Do not approach! STOP! Stop...

25 thousand dollars. That's what I'm offering to be my witness. Tell everyone that boy hit me. He will pay for the humiliation he put me through.

I froze, frowning.

Boy? But what…

After many attempts, I finally get to the edge of the pipe system. I watch and help Christophe, who finally reaches me. I crouch down and continue to crouch, stopping to hear a whistle behind me.

"One more time and I'll kick you in the face," I say, glaring at him.

"Sorry." He says, but I do not believe it, by the fact that he's smiling.

...

The second floor of Josef's Palace is a labyrinth. I observe several 'Masumi' paintings on the way, but right away I see that at least the former are different from each other.

"One of them is fake," I comment, looking at Christophe.

"Correct," he says, approaching and touching one of the pictures, which to me is the most similar to what I saw in that room.

I am surprised to see the picture shine and float to one of the portals, where the red glow turns green.

"Can I know who Masumi is?" I ask, looking intently at the painting. "Why is Karpisek so obsessed with this picture?"

"Masumi is the unwanted son of my master and my best friend," Chris responds, looking at me seriously. "I planned to ask him out at an ice skating competition, but I got sick and couldn't go. That night, I got a picture on my cell phone, which inspired me to paint Agape. He loved the painting, but when Josef decided to add it to his portfolio, they both fought and it was ugly. It was the last time I saw him. "

"I see," I say, biting my lip.

I wonder if I should reveal what I heard in the pictures while I watch him analyze the pictures.

"Better not to risk it. Maybe with the right push, Karpisek reveals after his heart has changed. "Phichit says and I take a deep breath, deciding to accept that.

"Do you know who Agape's skater was?" I ask, as I cross over to a new part with many more pictures than before.

"No. I tried to find out who he was, but he literally disappeared. "He responds, and I smile.

"Yeah. I really did, "I say, passing him and looking at the pictures as well.

"You?" He asks and I, raising my hand, touch one of the pictures.

Such a frame shines and floats, revealing the correct door with a golden glow. We continue to move on, until finally we find the treasure. But I realize he's surrounded by the museum's security system. Right in front of him, Josef's Shadow shouts orders to the security guards. On a balcony at the top, I see a set of windows on the opposite side of the room as the security rooms. We return to the ground floor, and we pass to the opposite side, finding not only the room in question, but a window that overlooks the treasury.

"Eros, approach one of the computers and type On My Love: Eros." I hear Phichit and frown.

"What?" I ask, approaching the only computer in here that is connected.

"Trust me. It is already too embarrassing to have to say out loud. Mona is dying to laugh here beside me. "I listen, and I laugh, typing on the computer.

On My Love: Eros.

Loading data ...

Installing Eros System Manipulation Virus ...

"A virus?" Christophe asks, at my side. "Great."

"I agree," I say, keeping an eye on the screen. "Anteros?"

"I created this virus using my browser code and I'm using Necronomicon to transfer the data from here to the computer in front of you." He says, I'm surprised. "As you got the passwords yourself earlier, I did not see the need to say anything. But now the situation is different. My virus, as the name itself is saying, allows me to manipulate the system using Necronomicon. With that, I can turn off the lights, manipulate the crane down to the treasure, and other little things. "

"This ... It's amazing!" I exclaim, surprised.

Eros System Manipulation Virus is now installed. Want to execute now? (Y / N)

Y

Eros System Manipulation Virus is now running.

Arcana Bond Update: The Hermit ~ Level 04

"Okay, I'm in." I listen and smile.

"My partner Anteros is accessing the Palace system. He'll help me get the treasure after I send the Calling Card to Karpisek. "

"Calling Card?" Christophe asks, quite curious.

"Did you see the silver mist behind Joseph? That is the primordial form of his treasure. With a Calling Card, we'll challenge you, so that the treasure takes its true shape. "I explain, leaving the security room. "Now that the path to the treasury is open, we can go back to the real world.

"How?" He asks, joining me in the Safe Room.

I close the door and pull my cell phone open.

"Ending navigation."

~ x ~

In LeBlanc, Yuuko tells Yuuri that Takeshi Nishigori was discharged from the hospital while Chihoko was still in a coma. Looking at her, I take a deep breath and decide to ask something that has been bothering me since I got Carmen. I decide to speak with her in Japanese, so I can guarantee the privacy of the conversation.

"Yuuko-san," I say, making her look at me in surprise. "Can I ask you something? It's very important."

"Of course," she replied, looking at me seriously.

"Actually, there are days that I feel strange. Like ... I feel like wearing makeup, for example. You noticed I've changed from one moment to another, right? "She nods and I continue to explain. "I felt that I did change. These days, I feel ... like a girl. "

"Does it happen every day?" She asks and I shake my head.

"Some days, I content myself with just using perfume or cream. But I had a specific day that made me want more. I dressed in clothes that I would not normally wear, I spent a good amount of time in the bathroom, taking a bath and putting products on my skin, even to the point of analyzing myself in the mirror, looking for imperfections and even wearing a necklace. "

"Oooh. That sounds like the behavior of a girl who is about to go on a date. Or a man who has feminine traits in him. "She responds and I feel my face turn red. "Before going into detail, what do you think about non-binary sex genres?"

"I do not mind if that's what you want to know," I reply, making her laugh.

"Good to know," she answers, sipping coffee. "In your case, maybe the answer is that. Gender Fluid, or in English, Gender Fluid. I can send you a link so you can better understand it if you want. "

"Onegaishimasu," I ask, smiling as I see her nod.

Arcana Link Update: The Lovers ~ Level 03

...

"This is aesthetically terrible!" Christophe exclaims as he sees a copy of Leonardo Monteiro's Calling Card.

Me and him are in Phichit's room, discussing how to work on Karpisek's Calling Card. It is obvious that Christophe was going to criticize my design. I myself am doing it mentally.

"That's why I'd like to ask for your help," I say, letting out a sigh. "You know him better than we do, so nothing's fairer than asking for your help in this."

"Hmm. I liked the red and the idea of using diferent typography. "He looks at both sides of the card. "Shall we exchange our phone numbers? So I can tell you it's all set. "

"Of course," I say, lifting my cellphone.

~ x ~

The next night, I get the following message.

Chris

Is ready.

And ... I got kicked out of the shack. Something I had hoped would happen.

I

Come to LeBlanc. I'll be waiting for you.

...

That night, a group of people enter the back door of the gallery and start spreading various cards through the walls, plaques, and shop windows. The next morning, the life of Josef Karpisek will be a real hell.

~ x ~

In fact, Christophe and I watched Josef being surrounded by the press, demanding a comment from him regarding the cards that mysteriously appeared in the gallery. In addition, other people are also willing to hear an explanation from him about it. And then Karpisek loses his mind.

"Damn! You think you can mess with me ?! For that is what we shall see. "

Satisfied, I take my cell phone. I look at Christophe, who winks at me and smiles.

"Beginning navigation for Yuuri Kunogi and Christophe Giacometti."

...

Stealing the treasure was easy. Too easy, in my opinion. Except that when we arrived at the gardens, I could finally check the picture in my hands. I'm surprised to see a whiteboard with a large red 'X'.

"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA !" I hear Karpisek's voice and look around, looking for him.

Then I see him approaching us. Behind him, a security man approaches, carrying another frame.

"Did you really think I'd let them steal my treasure?" He chuckles again, and I frown as the security man reveals the painting in his hands.

Masumi.

But ... not as we know it. The picture shows not one but two boys, laughing and hugging each other, ending excitedly. Beside me, Christophe freaks out.

"It's me ..." I listen, and I look at him in surprise.

"Exactly, my stupid pupil. This is the real Masumi, painted by her mother before she died, and whom she named as 'Joy'. A pity that part of the picture was damaged when the killer I hired killed her. " Karpisek says, beckoning the guard away from them. "Now you who have dared to invade my property will have the end they deserve."

I finally saw his true form. Two eyes, nose and mouth framed and floating in front of us. The struggle is tense, because one side is capable of healing and resurrecting others. I decide to focus on her first. And then I am struck by a strange red paint that makes me very weak. Necronomicon heals me, and I watch Christophe use a bucket of paint to hit him, making him also stand graphic. I advance, launching various attacks and defeating him.

"Im ... impossible!" He exclaims, startled.

"Admit to all your mistakes, Karpisek." I say, approaching him. "Admit everything you've done to the world. Admit that the Phantom Thieves were correct and show the world how rotten you are. "

"Heh. Who would have thought it would be you who would demand this from me, " he says, making me frown. "Yuuri Kunogi."

"How do you know my name?" I ask, removing the mask from my face.

"There is! But of course you would not recognize me. For how long? 3, 4 months? Since your trial? " I narrow my eyes at what I hear. "I want to thank you, idiot brat. Thanks to you, I received a good 'of it' money. "

"You ..." I say, but I feel my throat close.

"Yeah! Me and that former teacher at your school were witnesses against you. "

"Yuuri?"

"Collect the treasure and leave immediately! " Phichit's voice makes me look at the painting in Josef's hands.

"The picture belongs to us now." I say, not liking how hoarse my voice came out. "Do not forget to reveal to everyone about your rotten and apologize to everyone you cheated and took advantage of."

I take his picture and hand it to Chris, invoking Johanna. I lean on her and look at Christophe.

"Let's go. We do not have time to lose. "I say, noticing the Palace begin to fall apart.

He sits down and I lift my cell phone, tapping on the navigator and starting it, advancing faster and faster through the Palace.

"Completely ending the navigation of Josef Karpisek, Shack and Museum for Yuuri Kunogi and Christophe Giacometti."

~ x ~

"Ladies and gentlemen, we are here to initiate the trial of number 49,762, whose defendant Yuuri Kunogi is accused of physically assaulting _. Representing the prosecution, we have the lawyer _. "

"Thank you very much. I begin this case by calling my first witnesses. Mr. and Mrs. Kunogi, parents of the accused. "

"He used to be violent with us ..."

Liar

"I did not go to school, I drank and I used drugs ..."

Liar

"He even beat me when I refused to give him a video game ..."

It's not true.

...

"Now, I call as a witness, Mr. Leo Monteiro."

"It was him yeah, I saw him assaulting _ when he was leaving the academy."

Stop lying!

...

"Now I call Mr Yosev Karpisekovich."

"Ohhh, it was him! I was watching everything from the window of my apartment ... "

Why are you lying?

I did not do anything with it!

Why am I going through this?

All I wanted was to help the poor girl.

Why?

~ x ~

I wake up suddenly, my body soaked with sweat and panting. I realize that I am also crying and, hugging my knees, spend the rest of the night like this, reflecting on the words of the teacher, the artist and the small memories of my trial.

~x~

Chapter final notes

Status

Compendium active

Personas: 06 - active

Arcana Bonds: 08

Hearts Changed: 04