This so-called Phantom Thief was more like a common bandit. She'd never heard of a Phantom Thief who left the scene of the crime in such disarray.
And what's more, stealing the treasure of another thief—was this what they called "thieves taking from thieves"?
Chevreuse couldn't be mistaken. The liquid in those bottles was none other than...
"Boss, what do we do? This was too much! The security force... even the special task force will be here soon!" Gueret clenched his fists.
That wretched Phantom Thief...
Daring to claim those Sinthes were worthless?
They were the finest elixir, bringing endless prosperity. Just one sip, and any imbiber would be irrevocably enthralled.
Phantom Thief White Cat
Chevreuse repeated the name in her mind while her hands never rested.
Every day, the Special Task Force's firearms required meticulous maintenance. Otherwise, they might fail during actual combat.
Misfires were one thing, but explosions or other issues could be downright dangerous.
Fortunately...
As Navia beheld Luna's true appearance, she was momentarily stunned, feeling an uncanny sense of familiarity.
Right! I've seen her in the newspapers! Navia exclaimed, realization dawning on her. "So you're the new lead actor of the Dark Moon Troupe, Luna!"
Luna smiled and nodded, then repositioned her sunglasses. "That's correct. ...
Navia mused aloud, sizing up the girl before her—a beret, a coat, and sunglasses... She glanced around the room and, turning to Silver and Melus beside her, confirmed, "This is definitely the place, isn't it?"
"Yes."
Navia nodded slightly.
The sight of such a woman appearing at the door of the missing girl's home, just about ...
In response to Chiori's blunt question, Luna flashed a refreshing smile.
"I missed you, so I came to see you."
Chiori rubbed her arm. "I'm getting goosebumps. Spill the truth?"
"My place is under siege."
A group of reporters had been camped outside her home since the crack of dawn. There was no way she could stay ...
"The Melusine Ensemble is truly exceptional," Lyney mused aloud. "We'll skip the other performances at the opera tonight."
In response to her brother Lyney's query, she gently shook her head.
"My battery is running low. If we stay any longer, I'll have to enter hibernation mode."
I'm getting sleepy.
Lyney let out a rueful ch...
"Lady Furina, here's the latest hydrology report. The parameters are still rising..."
Furina accepted the report, glanced at it casually, and seemed not at all surprised. A hint of dimness flickered through her eyes, but noticing that the reporter was still watching her, she quickly assumed a confident expression.
"Very well...
Only ten days remained before they were to perform at the Opera Epiclese.
No matter how one looked at it, that was far too little time.
Yet there was no choice. The sudden disappearance of the original lead had disrupted all plans and arrangements. If they couldn't proceed with the performances, the troupe's fortunes would plummet.
Name?
"Luna."
Gender?
"Female. Do you really need to ask?"
"Some people are always trying to stir up trouble. If we don't handle this delicately, who knows what kind of attention it might draw from those nosy reporters."
Luna sympathized deeply.
At that moment, she was attending an audi...
2025-05-22 03:24:05 +0000 UTC View PostLuna nodded. "Yes, musical theater."
"Yourself?"
"Yes, for myself."
"... Seriously?" Chiori asked, her direct gaze meeting Luna's eyes.
"Seriously," Luna replied, pulling up a chair and resting her hands on its back.
Chiori scrutinized Luna from head to toe. Even she had ...
2025-05-22 03:23:32 +0000 UTC View Post"Phantom Thief Reappears? Who Is Its True Identity?"
Last night, an uninvited guest graced the Confrerie of Cabriere's art exhibit with her presence. She called herself the Phantom Thief White Cat, and had issued a challenge letter the day before. Her target was none other than the Tears of a Maiden, th...
2025-05-22 03:22:33 +0000 UTC View PostLooking at the remaining 50 points, Luna couldn't help but sigh at how long the road to becoming stronger still was.
However, with the System, it was just a matter of time.
"Finally, let's take a look at my loot."
An oil painting, a gemstone.
Furina's Smile. The composition was clearly identical to the Mona ...
2025-05-22 03:21:09 +0000 UTC View PostMeanwhile, back at home, Luna was changing out of her Phantom costume.
Pressing a hand against her pounding chest, Luna exhaled slowly.
"Finally, a chance to rest. The young miss of the Spina di Rosula and the captain of the Special Task Force... if they kept chasing me like that, it would've been one big headache."
...
Sure enough, the Special Task Force's meticulous search yielded nothing.
"Didn't she leave even the slightest trace?" Turenna asked.
Chevreuse nodded slightly.
"It seems she's adept at concealing her presence and movements. As for those martial skills, swordsmanship, and marksmanship, they're undoubtedly honed through...
2025-05-22 03:07:15 +0000 UTC View PostChevreuse... Luna murmured the name.
As an adventurer, she occasionally worked with the security force on cases that required a bit of rough and tumble. That's when she'd sometimes bump into Chevreuse, who was carrying out her duties.
Their relationship wasn't nonexistent—just barely acquainted, like two peop...
The Phantom Thief had truly come!
The Phantom Thief had truly come!
But what astonished Navia even more was that Luna's entrance didn't remotely match her imagination.
From crashing through a glass window?
In a traditional tale, shouldn't the lights suddenly go out amidst nervous anticip...
2025-05-22 02:58:36 +0000 UTC View PostPhantom thief.
Ask any random person from Fontaine, and they'd be familiar with the term.
It wasn't just a recurring character in plays and novels; it had also manifested in reality.
Over a decade ago, a self-proclaimed "Weasel" Phantom thief had once wreaked havoc in Fontaine.
No one was spared—neither...
Unfortunately, the system's beginner reward only included skill points that could be used once per each skill tree.
In other words, Luna would have to prepare her own outfits, weapons, masks, and more.
"The thief's attire..."
Luna's mind immediately conjured images of a certain "average" high school boy who could summ...
2025-05-22 02:49:45 +0000 UTC View PostMany years later, Luna would undoubtedly recall the moment of her first formal encounter with this Fontaine "god."
It occurred not long after she had become a "Phantom Thief."
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The sudden stab of pain pierced through Luna's hazy mind, jolting her into clarity. She moved her aching body, slowly straight...
2025-05-22 02:44:23 +0000 UTC View Post