Chapter 1214: Chapter 822: None of My Business Chapter 1214: Chapter 822: None of My Business For the Gang of Thieves, the next few days were clearly tough.

Akechi Goro’s speech on the program naturally sparked a lot of discussion, but what was most controversial was clearly Duanmu Ai’s relentless criticism and mockery. Instantly, the internet was ablaze with emotion over Duanmu Ai’s statements, with most people thinking she was too lacking in compassion, but some believed Duanmu Ai was merely saying what others didn’t dare to.

So, what did the Gang of Thieves think about this internally?

“It’s complete nonsense!”

Sakamoto Ryuji punched the table in anger.

“How can they say we’re doing good things, we’ve saved so many people, and then she claims our existence is meaningless? Are the people we saved not worth saving?”

“Her argument isn’t entirely without merit, just … I think most people just don’t have the courage to stand up.”

Another member who had recently joined the Gang of Thieves, Yoshikawa Yuki, shook his head.

“And that’s why the Gang of Thieves needs to exist, right!?”

“Ryuji, you’re being too loud.”

Yugong Lian quietly reminded him and looked at the TV broadcaster, with the host and experts still vigorously debating these issues. Although there was controversy over Duanmu Ai’s statements, they had to admit her boldness was admirable. On one hand, you couldn’t say she was wrong, but on the other, her views certainly weren’t ones people could readily accept.

Of course, Duanmu Ai herself was utterly unconcerned.

It was at this moment that Takemaki Ann sighed.

“I think… maybe we really did something wrong?”

“What are you talking about?”

Sakamoto Ryuji fixed his gaze on Takemaki Ann in displeasure.

“Are you saying we shouldn’t be doing this? We shouldn’t have sent that bastard Kamoshida to jail? Or that swindler Banmu too!”

“That’s not what I mean, I’m saying … think about it, we went against Kamoshida because we were threatened by Kamoshida, right? The situation back then was that if we didn’t fight back, Kamoshida would have forced us to drop out … That’s why we confronted Kamoshida, right?”

“So what?”

“But … after that, I feel like everyone’s mindset changed, especially you, Ryuji. It seems like you think, with this power, we ought to be sticking our noses into everything …”

“How can that be called sticking our noses in? We are fighting for justice! Besides, wasn’t it because of us that Yuki learned the truth and was freed from that guy Banmu?”

“But what exactly is our purpose? What is the Gang of Thieves for?”

Takemaki Ann raised her head, looking at Sakamoto Ryuji.

“On the website, everyone wants us to solve the troubles and injustices they encounter, why? Just because we are the Gang of Thieves? What do they really consider us? Ryuji, we risk our lives to do this, but all we get is some gratitude and thanks–even when they don’t even know who we are… I don’t think this is right.”

“What, you mean we should start charging for our help?”

At this point, Sakamoto Ryuji’s expression darkened.

“No, I just feel … our current situation is somewhat off. People support us, praise us, and it feels like we’re just going along with what they say … It’s like now, all we’re thinking about is how to take on those more famous adults and then make the name of the Gang of Thieves known … I don’t think this is what we should be doing.”

“What, are you scared now? Wanting to quit? Coward!”

Hearing Takemaki Ann’s response, Sakamoto Ryuji huffed and spoke. Hearing his words, Takemaki Ann immediately tensed her eyebrows.

“That’s right, I may be a coward, but that’s surely better than you, a fool without a brain, not knowing what you’re doing!”

After saying that, Takemaki Ann stormed up and left the family restaurant. Watching her receding figure, as well as Sakamoto Ryuji’s indifferent look, Yugong Lian and Yoshikawa Yuki exchanged glances, then sighed.

How did things end up like this.

Storming out of the restaurant, Takemaki Ann was grinding her teeth, seething inside. After making Banmu change his ways, Takemaki Ann noticed the atmosphere in the Gang of Thieves was getting a little strange, they were increasingly caring about what was said online, even willing to “punish” someone based on requests found on some websites.

Perhaps the others hadn’t noticed, but as a model, Takemaki Ann instinctively sensed danger. After all, she had been through a lot in that industry and knew too well the higher you’re lifted, the harder you fall. Is it really such a good thing to just keep doing what the public expects?

Takemaki Ann didn’t think so.

“Drip … drip …”

Just then, Takemaki Ann felt a cold touch on her face, she looked up only to see raindrops falling from the sky. She quickly put on her hood and ran to the nearby station, but when she took off the hood, she saw a familiar figure not far away.

“Duanmu.”

“Hello, Takemaki.”

Hearing Takemaki Ann’s voice, Duanmu Ai turned and nodded at her.