Funinna, please let me steal your heart!

Bang! The spinning bullet grazed the bullet, changing its direction.

Time flowed back to normal, but the bullet collided with another bullet, changing its trajectory.

The three bullets flew in three different directions, shattering the chains of the stage setup.

The rope went out of control, and a box fell from the ceiling.

"What is that?" Navia exclaimed in surprise.

“We shouldn’t have prepared this,” Xia Worei whispered.

The box fell to the ground and the lid slammed open.

A figure lay quietly inside, and her appearance startled everyone.

"...Lulu?"

Lying inside was the unconscious "Luna"!

Xia Wore immediately looked at the phantom thief standing in front of them.

The Phantom Thief White Cat... is not Luna.

Everyone present reached the same conclusion, and the reason why the phantom thief White Cat appeared on stage was obvious.

The phantom thief has been here since the very beginning of the performance.

Every scene they saw, every song they heard, was of her.

She deceived everyone, even the gods.

Navia immediately rushed to "Luna" in the box, hugged her tightly, and asked with a worried expression, "Lulu? Lulu, are you alright?"

The figure in her arms did not answer.

I can't answer that either.

Because it was a doll that was almost indistinguishable from a living person.

【Masked Doll (LV1/2): You can create a doll whose body is indistinguishable from a living person, but without consciousness and cannot be controlled. Its appearance can be sculpted by you—but don't do strange things to it, as people cannot do that.】

Luna had made thorough preparations before she even began her operation.

Use the points you've saved when you need them; there's no reason to hold onto them so tightly.

Right now, "Luna" and the phantom thief White Cat are both on the same stage.

From this day forward, no one will doubt that she is the Phantom Thief White Cat.

Unless she intentionally exposes herself.

"Truth" can be fabricated or stolen. Luna smiled slightly; she could instantly feel countless acts of hostility shooting towards her.

"How dare you hurt Miss Luna!"

"How despicable!"

Funina's expression was complicated: "Why did you do this?"

"Do I need a reason?" Luna gave her usual answer.

Indeed, no reason is needed.

She's always been like this. Xia Wore thought to herself, anyone who stands in her way will be defeated.

Perhaps, even if a god stood in her way, it would still be the same.

Clarin frowned deeply: "How is Luna?"

Navia then came to her senses.

She had actually lost her most important sense of reason and clarity at a time like this... Her first priority should have been to check on Luna's condition. Navia, reflecting on her actions, immediately began to examine her.

Pulse, normal.

Breathing, normal.

There were no external injuries. Navia said with relief, "She just fainted."

Clarinde's brow relaxed.

"That's good."

Luna can't be hurt; she doesn't want to see Navia sad and in tears again.

Of course, Luna is also her friend, and if something happens, she can't guarantee she can stay calm.

In fact, she was already somewhat angry.

"The Phantom Thief White Cat."

Clarind raised her one-handed sword, the tip pointing at Luna.

Navia handed the doll Luna to the special patrol team members, who immediately protected her. She herself calmed herself and prepared for battle.

Xia Worei, needless to say, wanted to catch the white cat at all times.

"This place is both a stage for drama and a court of judgment. Although the Supreme Judge is not here, your crimes will not escape the punishment of the law and justice."

“Duel Agent, Clond.” Clond held her sword upright in front of her.

“President of the Rose Society, Navia!” Navia pulled down her hat brim, her tone solemn.

“...Special Patrol Team Captain, Xia Worei.” Xia Worei remained expressionless.

Luna looked at Chiori, who was still sitting in her seat.

"Isn't Miss Chiori coming?"

Chiori raised an eyebrow. She hadn't wanted to get involved in this matter, after all, she was just a fashion designer, and finishing the clothes was already her job.

But now that the phantom thief had said that, she couldn't sit still anymore.

It was your request.

She glared at the phantom thief standing on the stage, drew her twin swords, and sighed, "Chiori, step forward."

"Perfect timing. Your phantom thief outfit really has no taste. I'll cut it for you."

Luna wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt there was a hint of... in Chiori's tone when she said those words.

Pleasure.

Could it be that she's been planning to do this for a long time?

"Cut up someone else's clothes? Miss Chiori certainly has a unique interest."

"I couldn't stand it anymore, so I wanted to cut it."

"That's really going too far."

Life is always dramatic; someone you were talking to yesterday might turn on you today. But Luna doesn't dislike them.

She would find it boring if they, in turn, fell in love with the phantom thief.

That's how it has to be.

“You are all so full of energy and extremely beautiful. If my heart hadn’t already been captured by Miss Funina today, I would have really wanted to take you all as my own.”

"Unfortunately, I have another appointment to attend to with Miss Funina."

Luna snapped her fingers, and the curtain suddenly appeared, pulling back to conceal her and Funina's figures.

Claude and Chavory simultaneously brandished their swords and spears.

The light slashed through the curtain, but the two figures were nowhere to be seen.

run away?

Just as everyone thought so, a burst of rousing music began. The orchestra had clearly stopped playing, so where did this music come from?

Device?

The stage lights seemed to burst forth, fireworks exploded, and familiar silhouettes appeared in the flashing light.

The lights then focused on one person.

The phantom thief stood in the center of the stage, pressed his hand to his chest, and raised his arm: "But cheer! The unfinished drama, the unfinished story, the stage that has not yet been completely burned out will be completed by me!"

Where's Funinna?!

Why is she all alone?

131: I have never liked the phantom thief.

"You might be wondering—where is Lady Funinna?"

"Please keep the answer a secret. If you want to know, then please do everything you can to defeat me, overwhelm me, and make me completely your cage, Miss Clorind."

"Of course, you won't have this chance after two minutes."

Beneath the lighthearted tone lay an outright provocation.

No one would underestimate this charmingly smiling thief; the images of their past defeats flashed before their eyes, making them grip their weapons tightly.

If Funina is gone, there will be no hostages.

Without hostages, it's easier to carry out forced arrests.

But why two minutes?

Why didn't she run away immediately after obtaining the treasure, but instead stayed to continue entangled with them?

Xia Worei's mind raced, unless—her abilities had a cooldown limit.

"Her ability might need two minutes to reactivate!" Xia Worei immediately notified the others.

Luna smiled without saying a word, offering no denial.

She did need to wait for the pocket watch to cool down, but only for 30 seconds. Besides, it had already cooled down long ago.

Staying here is simply because I feel it would be too boring to leave now. This is a rare opportunity, so of course I have to perform on this stage a little longer.