Funinna, please let me steal your heart!

"The next one is the Phantom Thief White Cat, there will be no exceptions." Xia Worei's eyes were firm, and the team members all nodded seriously in response.

"Yes!"

The reason why it's described as a collaboration is quite simple.

Xia Wore said softly, "Don't make me point a gun at your back, Phantom Thief White Cat."

Since it's a collaboration, betrayal is inevitable. And she won't accept any form of betrayal.

Even if it's just this once, the phantom thief White Cat must stand by her side.

Because this is an agreement for cooperation.

"Don't worry, I won't betray anyone if it doesn't clash with my aesthetics." Luna flicked her finger, and a Mora shot towards Xia Worei.

Xia Worei reached out and grabbed, glancing at the golden hue in her palm.

"Contract fee, shall I accept it?"

"...Should I respond to you in the language of Liyue?"

"Need not."

Xia Worei responded calmly, "Is that so?"

She put Mora into her pocket and walked away without looking back.

Since Xia Wore, as the person in charge of the operations center, had spoken up, Clarind naturally had nothing to say.

“You’re really bold,” Claude exclaimed.

"It's better than someone dying in some dark corner because of the criminal industry." Xia Worei exhaled deeply, a trace of sorrow and anger flashing in her eyes.

Justice must take its place, even if... it has been many days and nights late.

Even if it requires the power of a phantom thief, she must defeat such a heinous criminal. And that is her justice.

Navia fell silent upon seeing this.

"It's been a long time, Miss Navia," Luna said with a smile.

"...It won't be long. Although I don't want to do this, I'll have to trouble you this time. I won't expect anything from your kindness and sense of justice, but I believe in your desire to get the treasure."

Navia let out a soft breath, seemingly having changed her mood.

"This is a one-time thing, so let's both be careful."

The next time we meet, we'll probably be enemies again.

Luna chuckled and said, "That's exactly what I like about Miss Navia."

Navia couldn't help but glance at Xia Worei.

Xia Worei ignored her and continued with her final preparations.

"...I still don't like you."

“I know, but what about Miss Clorind?”

Navia's eyes widened slightly. And Claudia?

Clarinde's eyes darted away.

Although they didn't specifically mention it to outsiders, a little investigation into the Rose Society reveals that Clarinde and Navia were friends in the past.

Until Clorind swung her sword at Carles for the last time.

The atmosphere cooled down slightly.

Chiori didn't interrupt, Xia Wore glanced at them, and Clarin pulled down her hat, preparing to walk a little further away to wait.

"...Clorind, be careful too." Navia's tone was calm, but it was as if she had used all her strength to squeeze out those words.

Claude paused for a moment, then slowly nodded.

"I know."

Luna smiled and said, "Miss Navia is really not frank."

These words seemed to have stepped on Navia's landmine, and she frowned deeply.

"...If it were you, you would have done the same, Phantom Thief White Cat." She stared at Luna for a long time before finally managing to squeeze out a sentence under the other's gentle gaze.

Claude remained silent.

Chiori sighed, thinking: Can this kind of atmosphere really work?

If this were a band, they'd probably disband tomorrow.

"Alright, is everything ready?"

Xia Wore's voice brought back the original atmosphere.

"The target is 'Mongt, the family of the Mythical Gem' within the facility, and we need to gather as much information as possible about the raw materials for Les. The enemy may also possess weapons that can dissolve people, so we need to spread out."

"The Phantom Thief White Cat... You decide what you want to do."

Don't try to command a cat.

To make the most of her, just let her act in her own way.

Luna smiled and said, "You really understand me, so firstly—"

She pulled out a card.

“This is…” Clorind asked.

"Announcement letter".

How could a phantom thief begin his official operation without issuing a prior notice?

Xia Worei glared and said, "You're stirring up trouble."

"Then I'm quitting? I don't even know what I'll do then," Luna said with a smile.

Xia Worei: "............."

Luna: ".............."

After gazing at each other for a while, Xia Wore finally closed her eyes.

If you want to communicate with the phantom thief White Cat, the most important thing is this one word—patience.

How are you going to get it in?

"I've already sent it in."

"....What?"

When? Chiori asked, puzzled.

"When was it sent in?" Xia Worei asked.

Luna took out her pocket watch.

Tick-tock. Tick-tock. The second hand is ticking, pointing to 6.

"Now." Luna snapped her fingers.

boom--!

Amidst the crackling and bursting of fireworks, the facility's doors were blasted off, spinning and crashing into the water, while countless cards danced in the air with the fireworks.

And countless bewildered gazes.

Chiori caught a card and read it aloud:

"Mongt, the master of the Phantom Gem, believes that the beauty of gems varies from person to person, and that a filthy heart should be condemned by all. When the two swords, one long and one short, meet in the sky, I will take your three treasures: the 'Celestial Star' that accompanies the moon, the 'Wind Conch Stone' that creates wind and sound, and the 'Ten-Ring Coin' that exorcises demons—the Phantom Thief White Cat."

Why are we even using riddles now?

Navia looked up and wondered, "Where's the Phantom Thief White Cat?"

"Hmm? When...."

It seemed that Luna disappeared the instant their attention was diverted.

"No..." Xia Worei shouted immediately, "Start the operation! Break in immediately! Everyone else stay outside and don't let anyone escape!"

That guy's already inside!

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I have to say, this guy is really elusive.

They had already infiltrated the facility before meeting them, but their approach remained as tough as ever.

But that's just right.

Xia Worei thought to herself: Be tougher, Phantom Thief White Cat.

Let me see what you're really capable of.

The more they understand the true strength of the phantom thief, the more likely they are to capture her. Xia Worei will never give up on this idea and plan.

Even in the current emergency.

The Mythical Jewel's base is located underground, and the further you go, the deeper you go.

Suddenly, the loudspeaker on the wall blared: "Damn phantom thief! Stop! Or I'll dissolve you into water and turn you into a gem! I told you to stop!"

Boom! It seemed like another explosion had occurred somewhere, with a muffled thud.

Chiori looked at Xia Worei: "Does she want to tear this place down?"

"Maybe."

Luna had previously tried to destroy the Tears of the Maiden.

...But we shouldn't have any expectations of her; she might have just done it on a whim.