Sword Art Online Crossover: They're all close friends, how did I become a player?

Chapter 165 Kaitou Kidd

Akashi Seijuro and Atobe Keigo, who had been given a bite of cake, chewed and swallowed it expressionlessly. Although they still disliked each other, they did not continue to argue.

"Hey? What a coincidence, what are you all doing here?"

Sonoko Suzuki wore a gorgeous dress, and her demeanor, unusually restrained from her usual frankness and carefree nature, revealed a touch of elegance and poise required for the banquet.

After dealing with a group of elders, I was feeling a bit tired and wanted to find a place to rest.

Wow, what a lucky place this is!

Three of the few heirs from prominent zaibatsu families in Sakura are gathered here. What are they up to?

"Sister Yuanzi, are you here to take a break too? Come on in, come on in, I'll save you a spot."

Suzuki Sonoko appeared at just the right time. To prevent Atobe Keigo and Akashi Seijuro from arguing again, Yu Bai quickly waved for Suzuki Sonoko to sit down.

With a glass of wine shoved into her hand by Yu Bai and surrounded by three handsome men of different styles, Suzuki Sonoko's mood instantly brightened.

"Speaking of which, what kind of jewelry did President Suzuki acquire this time that he invited so many people to the banquet?" Yu Bai asked, looking at the group of people gathered not far away.

"It is an extremely rare piece of jade."

Sonoko Suzuki took a small sip of the crystal-clear champagne in her hand and explained, "However, Uncle's purpose in hosting this banquet is not just to show off his jewels; there is another reason."

These words immediately piqued the curiosity of Yu Bai, Akashi Seijuro, and Atobe Keigo.

Atobe Keigo subconsciously touched his carefully styled hair, as if recalling some past event.

"Ah, I heard that a gem that President Suzuki treasured was stolen by that phantom thief Kid. Although Kid eventually returned it, President Suzuki seems to be holding a grudge about it and vows to get revenge."

"Hmm? Could it be that this banquet..."

Yu Bai caught a clue from Atobe Keigo's words and turned his gaze in surprise to President Suzuki, who was smiling smugly in the crowd.

"Yes, that's right. Uncle wants to use this banquet to spread the news about his gem and lure Lord Kidd over to steal it."

Sonoko Suzuki rested her chin on her hand, and when she mentioned Kaito Kid, her eyes sparkled with obvious infatuation, clearly showing that she was a die-hard fan of the character.

Yu Bai and the other two could only exchange helpless glances at Sonoko Suzuki's reaction to any handsome man she saw.

"However, so far, the mysterious phantom thief Kid has not shown up, so it seems that President Suzuki's plan may fall through."

Akashi Seijuro calmly surveyed his surroundings with his heterochromatic eyes and spoke slowly.

"That's not necessarily true, Xiaozheng."

Yu Bai's gaze inadvertently swept over a waiter in the corner, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

"Ah huh?"

Keigo Atobe keenly noticed the change in his friend's expression, and subtly glanced around as well. Then, he gently stroked the beauty mark at the corner of his eye with his finger and raised his eyebrows slightly.

Yu Bai and Atobe Keigo's reactions, of course, did not escape Akashi Seijuro's notice.

Therefore, the scene in the corner of the banquet resulted in three of the four people already knowing the situation, while the other was still lost in his own fantasy.

"click"

With a soft sound, just as the guests at the banquet were chatting and laughing, all the lights in the banquet hall suddenly went out.

In the pitch black, the guests murmured in confusion and surprise.

"It must be Lord Kidd!"

Sonoko Suzuki looked around excitedly, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

The entire banquet was guarded by Suzuki family security personnel. President Suzuki, who knew the habits of Phantom Thief Kid, even had someone guard the electrical box.

Therefore, it is impossible for the power to go out without reason. And now that the whole place has suddenly gone dark, there is only one possibility.

The fish that President Suzuki wanted to catch took the bait, but it's unclear whether he will successfully catch this cunning fish or be tricked by it and let it escape.

"Click."

Another faint sound.

Suddenly, a dazzling beam of light shone from the glass display case that was displaying the gems, and it was aimed precisely at the glass case.

Above the glass case, a figure dressed in a white suit and cloak, with a white magician's hat on his head, was half-crouched.

The light shone on the man, making him, who was already dressed in white, seem to glow, like an angel descended from the heavens.

"Ladies and gentlemen, good evening. I have come here to respond to Mr. Suzuki's challenge. The challenge is set for three days from now. See you there."

Kaito Kid's voice was clear and had a touch of youthful charm, echoing throughout the banquet hall.

"What are you standing there for! Grab him!"

When President Suzuki saw that Phantom Thief Kid dared to show up in public, he immediately ordered his bodyguards to arrest him.

Facing the rushing guards, the phantom thief Kid, dressed in white, remained calm and composed.

Before the guards rushed in front of him, he gracefully placed a card on the glass cabinet at his feet, then stood up and bowed deeply to everyone.

With a loud bang and a burst of dazzling fireworks, Phantom Thief Kid magically disappeared from the spot, leaving behind only a Phantom Thief Kid-style pre-announcement letter.

"Uh, it's really not fancy at all."

Looking at the chaotic banquet scene, Atobe Keigo frowned and said.

"But don't you guys think Lord Kid is handsome?"

Sonoko Suzuki covered her face and said excitedly, her eyes filled with admiration.

"So handsome, but Sonoko, why don't you go check on President Suzuki?" Yu Bai smiled helplessly and reminded her.

"Ah, right, right! I need to go see how Uncle is doing. And that notice too~"

With that, Sonoko Suzuki lifted her skirt and ran towards President Suzuki.

"I wonder if Sonoko is more worried about President Suzuki, or because of Kaito Kid's announcement letter?"

Watching the garden's departing figure, Yu Bai shook his head helplessly.

I think it's the latter.

Akashi Seijuro turned his gaze away and focused on the boy beside him.

It's been a while since I've seen him, and it seems like my childhood sweetheart has changed.

Akashi Seijuro's gaze flickered as he looked at Yu Bai.

……

Keigo Atobe: That's so unglamorous. (Knowing the truth and witnessing the whole thing.)

Yu Bai: Wow, that was a pretty cool entrance! (Knowing the truth, watching the show.)

Seijuro Akashi: Shiro's observation skills are still as sharp as ever. Atobe aside, he's only successful because of Shiro. (Knowing the truth and witnessing the whole thing.)

Sonoko Suzuki: Ahhhhh~ Kid-sama!! (Completely unaware of the truth, currently a fangirl.)