Funinna, please let me steal your heart!

Luna and Chiori looked up and saw that Xia Worei nodded to them.

"Good morning, Chiori, and Miss Luna. I'd like to inquire about information regarding the Phantom Thief and the Cabrière Trading Company."

You've come to the right person.

50: Meeting "Lovers"

Chiori was not surprised by Xia Worei's arrival.

The guests at the Chiori-ya shop always let slip clues about certain events.

Although there are no plans to become an intelligence broker, doing favors for the special patrol team and the security force, and getting them to turn a blind eye at times, is still a worthwhile deal.

Therefore, she would also pay attention to all kinds of clues and intelligence, and even take the initiative to inquire.

The reason Xia Worei came here is most likely because the situation has reached a stalemate and she urgently needs new intelligence.

Unfortunately... a phantom thief? She knew nothing about it.

"I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you. My knowledge of phantom thieves is just as limited as that of the general public."

He likes to steal treasures.

He is very flamboyant in his actions.

It's actually very beautiful.

"Oh no, there's one more thing."

Chiori picked up a newspaper from some time ago.

The article published on it naturally depicted the "unfortunate" events of the Franwright family, and the phonograph clearly captured the image of the phantom thief, White Cat.

Including the clothes she was wearing.

"Her fashion sense is terrible."

"No way!" Luna was quite dissatisfied, but she didn't show it.

Chiori pointed to the pictures in the newspaper: "The design style is too ordinary. White and gold do convey a sense of luxury."

"But this also makes the flaws in the clothing more prominent. There are eye-catching 'blanks' here, here, and this area that need to be decorated."

"The stitching is nice, but unfortunately the design is completely unoriginal. I really don't know who made this dress for her."

It's her.

"Stop yelling, stop yelling. I'm not a professional designer." Luna thought to herself, pursing her lips inwardly.

If she continued, she would have to teach Chiori a lesson.

"Can this be considered a clue?" Chiori asked, putting down her newspaper expressionlessly.

"Maybe it counts, maybe it doesn't," Xia Worei's answer was ambiguous.

Maybe, maybe not.

In short—I don't know.

Unless you can tell at a glance where the fabric is from, you might as well just give up and go to sleep.

"Another point."

"What is it?"

Chiori said, "I don't see where the 'cat' feeling is."

“...Is that so?” Xia Worei said indifferently.

Are we supposed to make the Phantom Thief White Cat wear cat ears and stuff a cat tail in his pants?

Phantom Thief Mink doesn't look like a mink at all.

Luna had to steer the conversation back to the main topic, clapping her hands and chuckling, "May I ask what specific information Miss Xia Wore wants to know?"

Xia Worei thought to herself, "It wouldn't hurt to tell her."

Although she did not attend the last trial, she heard about Luna's actions from her colleagues.

Especially what he said to the prisoner at the end.

She thought that Luna must also have a sense of justice, otherwise she wouldn't want to completely defeat the criminals.

"I can tell you, but you need to keep it a secret, is that okay?"

"no problem!"

"Can I not listen?" Chiori seemed to find it a bit troublesome.

"Suit yourself. Miss Luna, may I ask for your presence..."

Chiori sighed, "Alright, alright, just say it. And Luna, go lock the door and hang up the sign."

Luna nodded, hung up the "Temporarily Closed" sign on the door, and locked it. When she returned to the two, Xia Worei and Qianzhi were already sitting on the sofa.

Luna casually sat down next to Chiori.

"Through some unverified source, I learned that the Cabrière Trading Company may be involved in Les's trading activities..."

Chiori asked curiously, "An uncertain source of information?"

Xia Worei crossed her legs: "...It's the Phantom Thief."

Chiori rarely showed a surprised expression.

"seriously?"

“I have no reason to lie, but of course she does.”

"Yes, there is." Luna nodded in agreement.

"However, as you know, 99% of our efforts and hard work may go down the drain, but as long as there is even a 1% chance of solving the problem, we have to try."

"However, the investigation is currently making no progress."

Xia Worei pulled up her hat: "'We can't find out anything'—you can understand what I mean, right?"

The biggest doubt is that there is absolutely no doubt about it.

"Where is the Shadow Chasing Court?"

"I am the one who asked Meilushin and the others to help."

Chiori frowned slightly. Melishin often noticed things that humans could not perceive or be aware of.

Therefore, they have a unique advantage in conducting investigations.

"What about inside the Court of Justice?"

“You mean between officials and the chamber of commerce? No, it’s incredibly clean.” Xia Worei shook her head.

That's definitely tricky.

However, the more flawless something seems, the greater the possibility of it having flaws.

No one can keep a secret forever; it's just a matter of time...

Of course, the special patrol team and the people of Fontainebleau cannot wait that long.

Just when the two were at their wits' end, Luna spoke up.

"Actually, there's a question that I'm very concerned about."

Xia Worei raised her eyes: "What's the problem?"

"Why would a phantom thief steal a girl's tears?" she asked, bending down and feigning curiosity.

Now that her acting skills have reached their peak, it's impossible for the two of them to notice anything amiss.

"Because she likes it, isn't she?" Chiori asked, arms crossed.

There was no reason; I just wanted to steal.

This is the public's impression of the phantom thief, White Cat.

Extremely pure, extremely innocent, 100% or even 90% unpretentious, he is practically the epitome of a villain.

Xia Worei, however, remained silent, which was unusual for her.

Why are they the tears of a young girl?

“But didn’t she tell Miss Chavore the name of the Cabrière Merchant Guild? And the Maiden’s Tears was displayed in the guild’s art exhibition…” Luna coaxed.

Chiori frowned slightly, clearly realizing that something was wrong.

"Could it be that......"

Xia Worei said seriously, "The girl's tears are the key... I see, that is indeed a very good direction for investigation."

Between the perpetrators and the victims, there exists something called "treasure".

Everyone ignored the treasure itself and focused their attention on the phantom thief and the person whose treasure was stolen, even the special patrol team.

"Are the most minor oversights the easiest to make...?"

They need to seriously reflect on their actions.

As Xia Worei thought about it, she smiled slightly: "Thank you very much. You have a very keen sense of smell, Miss Detective. Would you be interested in joining the Special Patrol Team?"

She was invited to join the Rose Society and also invited to work for the Special Patrol Team.

However, being popular isn't necessarily a bad thing.

"Do you want to go? I think you'd be perfect for it," Chiori asked.

"Where are the celebrities?"

"It's not a bad thing that the special patrol team has produced an idol, right? They can use him as a mascot for publicity."

Luna showed little interest: "I don't want to be a mascot."

And the phantom thief joins the righteous special patrol team?

That's not funny.

"While I am delighted to have gained Miss Chavore's appreciation, please allow me to decline," Luna said with a smile.