Funinna, please let me steal your heart!

It's just a group photo.

“I don’t want to lose face again!” Sally suddenly shouted.

"Ah... I'm sorry." Navia looked apologetic.

"............The bad thing is me."

Sally's mental state seems somewhat unstable, but she is particularly determined when it comes to commissioning the phantom thief.

“Miss Navia is the president of the Rose Society. I think you might know how to attract the attention of the Phantom Thief White Cat,” Sally revealed her true intentions.

But the problem is coming.

Why would anyone assume that the phantom thief, White Cat, would help her?

Navia raised this question, and what she received in return was a small box that Sali struggled to carry over.

Upon opening it, one finds numerous jewelry necklaces and bracelets inside, glittering with gold and appearing to be of exceptional value.

“You have so much money?” Navia asked in surprise.

"No, I bought it with a loan... I'm already an unwanted pianist."

Sally exclaimed excitedly, "The Phantom Thief White Cat must love treasures! Well, I have many here inlaid with natural gemstones—"

"No, these are just high-quality-looking but defective products, fakes," Luna said thoughtfully.

"Eh?"

Luna picked up a bracelet and pointed to the inner ring: "Look here, there are obvious flaws. The gemstone is not cut from natural minerals, but is man-made."

Simply put, it's similar to a glass bead.

"The craftsmanship is so ingenious that anyone who doesn't know any better would definitely be fooled," she said.

Such a thing cannot be called a treasure.

"Of course, there are tons of these on the market. They're fine as accessories. How much did you spend?"

Sally gave a number.

It's a figure that requires extreme control over eating and drinking, and only five hours of rest per day, with the rest of the time spent working. It would take most of one's life to possibly pay off such a figure.

Not counting interest.

"You've been ripped off without a doubt; it's not worth that price at all."

Sally slumped down, looking like a lost soul: "I've been tricked..."

Navia couldn't bear it and immediately slammed her hand on the table.

“It doesn’t matter. Just tell me where you bought it, and our Rose Society will definitely help you get justice!” Navia said earnestly.

When it comes to seeking justice, the Rose Society has an abundance of experience.

"...Thank you, but will the Phantom Thief not come if this happens?"

Luna affirmed, "That's right."

Without treasure, the phantom thief won't show up to steal it.

"But no one knows what the standard is for the phantom thief White Cat to define treasure. She might not even pay attention to a whole box of genuine items placed in front of her."

Really? Navia was somewhat skeptical.

However, she wholeheartedly agrees that no one knows what the phantom thief, Shiroko, is thinking.

"Is that right?"

"Yes."

Luna held up a finger: "As for how to attract the attention of the phantom thief White Cat... treasure is certainly the best choice, but it doesn't necessarily have to be about saying that you have treasure."

Sally asked, puzzled, "What does that mean?"

Luna smiled and said, "How about trying to badmouth her in the newspaper?"

real or fake?

Is this really going to work? Navia was even more confused.

However, this is not the most crucial point.

The most crucial point is that Lulu's actions are tantamount to devising a plan for Sally to contact the phantom thief, White Cat.

If the Phantom Thief White Cat really did steal the trophy, then wouldn't Sally be...?

Upon realizing this, Navia immediately took Luna's hand.

"Lulu, come here for a second."

Once outside, Navia glanced back at Sally, who was deep in thought.

"Lulu, what advice are you going to give her? If the Phantom Thief White Cat really accepts her request, then she'll be on trial."

If Sally's drawings were discovered by others, they would be irrefutable evidence.

Rather, she looks like the type who would turn herself in after she's done.

Luna said softly, "I know."

"That--"

"But will the phantom thief really do as she wishes? I don't think so."

Luna added, "And what do you think she would be more likely to do in her current state if she didn't do that?"

Navia's expression changed; she had already considered the worst possible outcome.

Even so, her face was still full of complicated emotions.

"It's a really complicated situation."

"Nana's expression is complicated too," Luna said, blinking.

"Of course..."

Evil people do evil, ruining other people's lives and futures, and may even lead them astray.

But he couldn't figure out what he could actually do.

"To be honest, I have absolutely no idea how to handle this situation right now."

Navia's expression was serious: "However, I know she has to get justice! This kind of unscrupulous businessman deserves to be dealt a heavy blow by the Rose Society."

"after....."

She still couldn't figure out what happened next.

In short, do what you can do first.

"Let's go, Lulu. Let's show those unscrupulous merchants the power of our Rose Society."

"...Aren't you going to say anything more?"

Navia had just taken a step when she heard her words and pulled her foot back.

"Do you mean?"

Luna said softly, "I thought you would criticize me for giving her advice."

Navia looked into Luna's eyes, then clenched her fist and gently touched Luna's chest.

"Lulu has already expressed her thoughts. Although I can't say I support her, I understand the significance of what you're doing."

Forming a partnership does not mean that you have to have the same ideas and opinions.

It's possible that they might have completely opposite opinions on something.

But that's how you become partners.

"That's enough. We'll think about the rest together later!"

Navia suddenly puffed out her cheeks and said angrily, "I don't want to pin my hopes on that white cat's ideas!"

Because a cat's thoughts really can change anytime, anywhere.

We can't gamble Sally's future on that guy's ideas.

However, this is not gambling.

Luna was well aware of this.

[Treasure Discovered: Grand Ceremony Trophy]

She glanced at the treasure information that had just popped up, but didn't pay it any mind.

What treasure do they want to steal?

What kind of phantom thief should I become?

It's all up to her to decide.

83: The Phantom Thief's Performance Time (3rd Update)

Three nights later.

Navia looked at Sally, who was anxious yet filled with a hint of anticipation, and then gazed out the window.

"Do you think the Phantom Thief will come?" Sally asked.

"Who knows...?"

Although Luna did "reveal" the information in the newspaper, it remains to be seen whether it will attract the attention of the phantom thief, White Cat.

And even if the phantom thief really comes, what should we do?

She and Luna have already gotten justice and money back for Sally.

But all Sally really wanted was a photo together and her mother's joy.

She and Luna discussed it for a long time, but couldn't come up with a good option.

Dark clouds gradually obscured the moonlight. Suddenly, the lights in the houses flickered on.

"What's going on?" Navia squinted.