Kid stepped out onto the rooftop, a huge grin spread across his face. Once again, Nakamori-keibu and the rest of the task force had fallen for one of his decoy tricks. From here, could just make out the line of police car lights speeding after a white speck that was the fake glider.
Really, the past few heists had been almost a bit too boring. Not that his work was supposed to be fun, but he missed the added challenge that his various detectives brought whenever they showed up.
I guess I’ve become a bit spoilt, to be wanting people who can anticipate my plans. But it’s just too easy when all I have to do is send a dummy flying and everyone chases after.
He reached into the pocket carrying his most recent target, a tanzanite, and carefully removed it.
So, this is Soul of Iris…
The facets of the gem shined under the moonlight. He turned it around in his hand for a moment before finally lifting it up.
…
Nothing.
Kid sighed and lowered his arm. No matter how many times it happened, he couldn’t help but feel a little disappointed when the red glow doesn’t appear.
“Oh well. Just means I have to keep looking.”
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