Funinna, please let me steal your heart!

Now I have no choice but to pay them a proper visit.

“I think it’s probably used to make new gemstones or other handicrafts,” Navia said.

Xia Worei nodded: "Tell me the address."

"Are you going to take the special patrol team out?" Chiori asked.

"Yes, but not entirely right."

If the enemy also possesses something that can melt people, then bringing too many people along will only increase casualties.

"At times like this, a small elite force is needed to make a direct breakthrough," Xia Worei explained.

"I'll have the team members keep watch outside just in case, and then we'll just storm in."

Navia nodded vigorously: "That's exactly what I was thinking!"

She suddenly took Luna's hands in hers.

"Wait for me, Lulu. You don't have the Eye of God, so no matter how skilled you are, you're still prone to danger. Leave it to us this time!"

Chiori casually asked, "And what about me?"

"Hehe, Chiori, just wait and see! I know Chiori also has the Eye of God, but this time the situation is different."

Chiori hesitated for a moment, then said, "No, I'll go too."

"Eh?"

"Wouldn't that put your mind at ease?" Chiori looked at Luna.

Luna said confidently, "Yeah, Chiori can hit pretty hard, don't worry."

Chiori scoffed, "That's unnecessary."

What's with this atmosphere?

It seems like I'm the only one excluded... Funina sipped her red tea, feeling rather uneasy, but let alone the Eye of God, her own combat strength was pathetic.

However, there's no need to worry; she had already anticipated this situation.

"Don't worry, you have another helper!"

Luna asked curiously, "Is Lady Funina going to go up?"

"Eh!? This... The power of the gods is only used when needed. As for the so-called Mythical Gem family, my loyal subordinates are sufficient." Funina tried to appear calm.

Loyal subordinates?

Could it be...

As if responding to Funina's call, she pushed open the door and came in.

Clarinde put one hand on her hip: "I'll do my part in place of Lady Frynn."

Navia pursed her lips.

It really was her, the strongest dueling agent, Clarind.

Xia Worei casually touched the documents, thinking:

"That white cat will probably come smelling it too."

92: Chavorei wants to use the Phantom Thief White Cat

Night fell, and everyone was ready.

Tirena reported, "Captain, we have completed the encirclement. Rest assured, even if a rat slips out from here, we will see it clearly! Mongot won't escape from here!"

Not hearing a response from Xia Worei, she couldn't help but follow Xia Worei's gaze.

"Sure enough, it's here."

Navia, who was talking to Chiori, also sensed the familiar aura.

This feels like... the Phantom Thief White Cat?

Turning my head to look up at the hillside, I saw the white figure there.

"The Phantom Thief White Cat!?"

"Captain, what do we do?!"

The special patrol team's guns were all pointed at Luna in an instant.

But Luna showed no fear, not only because bullets were useless against her, but also because she knew what Chavory would do.

"Stop." Xia Worei raised her hand.

"team leader?"

"I said stop."

Despite their confusion, the team members all lowered their guns.

Claudia's eyes were fixed on Luna; she hadn't expected the phantom thief to come here.

Chiori, meanwhile, gazed thoughtfully at her clothes.

You can't see the details in the pictures, but now that I've seen the real person, I feel that there are some familiar details in the clothing, like the finished products she would have made in her early days.

But how is this possible?

...If she could see its details up close, Chiori felt she would be able to determine who the phantom thief, White Cat, might actually be.

However, Luna did not give her that chance.

"As expected, my captain really loves me and doesn't want me to get hurt." Luna jumped down lightly, but kept a certain distance from the others.

Claurind asked, "Yours?"

"It's mine."

"This guy loves to talk nonsense," Xia Worei said irritably.

“I think this is a form of flirting,” Clarinde nodded expressionlessly.

As expected of the strongest dueling agent, he actually spoke their minds! The special patrol team members were all filled with admiration.

Xia Wore glanced sideways at Claurind, then ignored her.

She went straight to the point: "Purpose?"

"treasure."

"How did you know?"

"I came here following the scent of the captain."

"I see." Xia Worei said coldly, "Stalking, that's one more crime."

"You can do whatever you want with me now that you've caught me—don't glare at me like that. Where there's treasure, there's bound to be a phantom thief. Isn't that a normal thing?"

"We usually call them rats."

"It's a pity I'm not called Phantom Thief White Rat, but I hope Miss Chavory will become a rat," Luna said gently.

It was impossible for Xia Wore not to understand her subtext.

Cats catch mice, cats eat mice... but often, cats just catch mice and play with them.

It's infuriating as always.

Navia couldn't help but ask, "Are you also eyeing the Mythical Jewel family?"

“That’s right, the name sounds like it contains many valuable treasures.” Luna tugged at her gloves.

Recalling the touch of her teeth and the warmth of her breath, Xia Worei subtly shifted her gaze away.

Since we're here, then....

"Phantom Thief."

"sure."

Xia Worei crossed her arms: "Is that so...then let me make good use of you this time."

"Use it as you like."

All you need to do is pay her the corresponding "compensation".

use?

What does this mean? Did they reach some kind of agreement?

Did the special patrol captain and the phantom thief reach an agreement?

Why would I have such a dream? Navia was momentarily bewildered. Seeing that Chavorei was about to leave, she couldn't help but ask:

"What are you talking about? Using?"

Claudia frowned slightly: "You wouldn't be thinking of cooperating with the Phantom Thief, would you?"

Chiori didn't say anything, which didn't surprise her.

Xia Wore's style was different from that of previous special patrol team captains, but the more she looked at the phantom thief White Cat, the more she had an inexplicable feeling.

Chiori stared at Luna silently.

Luna returned a smile.

“Yes.” Xia Worei replied succinctly.

"Captain? Seriously? This guy is..."

"You've all heard my mission briefing, haven't you?" Xia Worei said calmly.

"Yes."

Xia Worei picked up the gun and cocked it: "Then you should know that a villain who can kill silently is more dangerous than a thief who jumps around."

The two evils must be eliminated.

That's all.