Funinna, please let me steal your heart!

The seemingly responsible executive officer of the Fools in Fontainebleau is the fourth seat's "servant".

If they learn of the "young master's" fate, the other party will likely use this opportunity to exert pressure.

I can't figure it out.

If only she knew more.

Funina felt a headache coming on, and she slumped onto the table.

If it weren't for the good rest she got thanks to the phantom thief, she probably would have been losing pearls for quite a while now.

No, that's called expelling excess water elements... through the eyes!

What if the "servant" wants to negotiate?

Fu Ningna sighed deeply, "We have no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it."

Fukaros cannot run away, cannot retreat, cannot desert... Funina thought casually, and unconsciously took out the Phantom Thief's Mask.

"White cat..."

No, no, no, why should I think about that guy!

Funina straightened up and shook her head rapidly.

For now, all she can do is what she can, whether it's investigating the prophecy, observing the water level, or something else.

Returning the phantom thief's gift is also included.

Even if it hurts that guy, she can't let anyone get close to her.

"The problem is how to meet the Phantom Thief White Cat."

Nobody knows where her cat's nest is.

The only way to see her is to attract her attention and make her come to you.

Attention...

"Hmm, this is the only way after all."

The next day's newspaper published an interview.

"The Praise of the Gods! — A Treasure the Water God Loved Most"

The content is concise and clear; it's simply Funinna introducing the treasures she received in the past.

"My favorite is this 'Heart of the Ocean'. The gemstones set in this necklace were discovered by me during a casual walk two hundred years ago. No, it's more like they were born to be found by me!"

"Its radiance shines like stars in the water; that is proof that it is calling me..."

[Treasure Discovered: Heart of the Ocean]

But Luna knew that this interview was a signal.

—Come find me.

Funina's meaning was clearly conveyed to her.

As a result, Funina received a gift afterward.

It was a box of cakes with a card stuck on it.

“Miss Funina is quite shy. I can come to your side whenever you wish. But since you are willing to exchange treasures for my company, I will gladly accept.”

“When you miss me to the point of unbearable pain, I will appear and accept the little gift you prepared for me, ‘Heart of the Ocean’—your white cat lady.”

Funina blushed slightly and muttered, "What do you mean I miss you so much I can't bear it? How could that be?"

Her announcement didn't specify a time at all.

When exactly will she appear? Will it be at night?

"We can only wait..."

night.

Funina glanced at the clock and couldn't help but murmur:

Why hasn't she arrived yet?

They're taking so long to arrive.

147: Maybe I'm just being patient?

Funina had to admit that she was getting a little impatient.

Why hasn't the Phantom Thief arrived yet?

She was about to go to sleep at this time, and she had been sitting here waiting for almost the entire night.

Forget about the Phantom Thief White Cat, we haven't even seen a single cat hair!

"Could she be deliberately ignoring me?"

Did he deliberately leave her behind while secretly watching over them?

Funina shivered and quickly looked around; this was exactly the kind of situation she feared most.

Nothing is more terrifying than being watched and observed in secret.

She pursed her lips, finding nothing amiss.

Very good! Funina nodded.

No, how could I possibly find that elusive thief so easily?! Funina's expression changed again, and she hurriedly shook her head.

"Hey, hey! Phantom Thief White Cat, are you there?"

It feels a bit silly to do this, but there's no other way.

Funina stood up, her voice clear: "Do not hide, do not spy. At this moment, it is just the two of us. I have not, and need not, to make your proclamation public and inform the world that you will come here!"

no respond.

Funina sighed. Could it be that she hasn't arrived yet?

Just woke up?

The phantom thief, White Cat, always operates at night; she might be a night owl. She casually picked up the card on the table and read the announcement letter again.

Because she only wanted to meet the phantom thief Shiroko alone, she didn't tell anyone about the announcement.

There were no guards, no traps. Just a simple invitation.

And she is now waiting in her bedroom.

Tonight, we must settle things with the phantom thief.

The phantom thief's gift must be returned; she neither needs nor can accept this mask.

"...Inviting a phantom thief to my own room, I really...sigh." Funina didn't know what to say about herself when she thought about this.

But the phantom thief, White Cat, wouldn't harm her. That's obvious.

While she slept, the phantom thief had countless ways to try to harm her, but in the end, all she saw was that gentle and elegant smile.

However, Furina would not call her a lady.

After all, what lady would kiss her cheek! Funina blushed whenever she thought about it.

"...Hasn't he arrived yet? Phantom Thief White Cat, this is my only chance to see you!"

Suddenly, the lights went out.

Alas! ?

What's going on? Funina shrank back and looked around anxiously.

Wait a minute, the lights going out is often a signal that the phantom thief is about to appear! This is a major characteristic of modern phantom thieves...

Could it be that she's here?

Thinking of this, Funina forgot her unease and turned to continue observing her surroundings.

"It's you, isn't it? Show yourself right now, stop playing tricks. Tonight is not the time for you to step onto the stage," Funinna said, mustering her courage.

Please don't make it as exaggerated as before!

If the water goddess is discovered to be meeting with the phantom thief in secret, her divine career will be over!

It will arouse suspicion and may even be discovered!

After all, this is not something a god should do.

This absolutely cannot happen; Funina only hoped that the phantom thief could understand this point at this moment...

Just understand it; don't try to uncover the truth behind it.

"If you want to see me, why not come closer?" Luna's voice suddenly echoed in the room.

where is it?

Suddenly, the mirror was illuminated by the light.

"Come closer, come here," a voice came from behind the mirror.

Funina pursed her lips and slowly walked towards the mirror. The light softened, no longer glaring. It illuminated Funina's reflection in the mirror.

For a moment, Funina felt dazed, thinking that she had reappeared in the mirror.

"Frinina," the reflection in the mirror suddenly spoke.

"Eh?"

Could it really be her? No, you can't be here! Funina hurriedly reached out, trying to erase her reflection from the mirror.

The next second, the figure in the mirror changed back to that familiar white and gold color.

"Wow!?" Funina was startled.

Is this magic or sorcery?

Luna in the mirror beckoned to her with a finger and smiled, "You want to see me, don't you? In that case, come a little closer, don't stray too far from me, stand where I can touch you."

"...What if I don't want you to touch me?"