Funinna, please let me steal your heart!

Luna said softly, "Because your family has declined and is in debt. The mismanagement of the family business has caused you to lose a lot of Mora, and you desperately need a lifeline."

"This lifeline is the phantom thief, or more accurately, the phantom thief's reputation."

Navia nodded.

After discussing with Luna, she understood the whole story.

"You forged the phantom thief's announcement letter, trying to attract attention by releasing news of the treasure, attempting to draw the attention of the phantom thief, White Cat, but you were already prepared."

They wanted to "face off" the phantom thief.

To grab attention and generate traffic, the winner can become a celebrity in Fontainebleau by stepping on the phantom thief.

Countless avenues to wealth will open up for them; even a pig could seize this opportunity to make a fortune.

Losing? Naturally, you'll lose everything and become a laughingstock.

But their goal was simply to gamble, since they were already at their wits' end.

We're already at rock bottom; there's no way to bring it down any further.

Grant said confidently, "Exactly!"

There's no need to hide it anymore.

Since they want the Rose Society to assist them, they should naturally provide the necessary information.

But his words carried a hint of disdain: "The phantom thief, the phantom thief, the phantom thief... Everyone in Fontainebleau is talking about that thief now, completely ignoring us hardworking people!"

"It is only natural to do this in order to bring public attention back to us poor people."

Luna smiled without saying a word.

People who say such things often do a lot of shady things behind the scenes, but after seeing it so often, she becomes too lazy to care.

Want to take advantage of her?

We'll have to see if they have the ability to dance with wolves.

Navia gave a meaningful "hmm".

She certainly didn't believe in that stuff, but since he was a customer, she wouldn't say anything unnecessary.

We'll handle this officially, and settle things later.

"And what about the treasure?" Navia asked.

“We’ve hidden ourselves in the safest place, so don’t worry,” Elle whispered.

"You don't mind if we take a look, do you?"

Aier smiled slightly: "When the banquet on the designated date arrives, you two will naturally see the Jade Cup."

Navia raised an eyebrow. Not letting the bodyguards see the target they were protecting? What... what were they planning? Did the Jade Cup not exist? Was it just a ruse?

But no, they want to "confront" the phantom thief.

It's impossible to gamble on thin air.

"Is the Jade Cup really that big?" Luna asked.

“Not much,” Grant replied.

Elle glared at him, and Gran sullenly scratched his head.

They were not allowed to reveal any information about the treasure to anyone before the performance.

If you want to generate buzz, you naturally have to do it thoroughly.

Maintaining mystery is key to maintaining attention.

"...That's it. We've prepared the compensation for the Rose Society. We'll ask Miss Navia and your men to help maintain order and security at the banquet."

As she left the mansion, Navia's expression was somewhat complicated.

Luna asked curiously, "What's wrong? Why are you making that face?"

"...I never expected anyone would want to use the Phantom Thief White Cat."

Luna smiled nonchalantly.

She herself didn't find anything strange about it, so why did her enemy suddenly become so sentimental?

"Is it weird?"

"A little bit."

Navia leaned against the street railing, gazing at the cityscape of Fontaine.

Clean streets, bright colors, clear water... Navia always felt peaceful when she saw such a scene, but now she still felt a little uneasy.

"That Phantom Thief White Cat did do bad things, but he also did some good things last time, right?"

"I didn't see her as a good person. If I met her again, I would still try my best to hold on to her, but... sigh, I can't explain this feeling myself."

Luna leaned against the railing, looked up at the sky, and pondered for a moment.

Navia has very rich emotions, so rich that she herself cannot clearly explain her own thoughts.

Let me reason it out.

Navia turned her head, her eyes blinking: "You can deduce my feelings?"

"Just giving it a try."

"Then give it a try. If you're right, I'll award you the honorary title of 'Navia's Best Confidant,' hehe!"

Luna laughed and said, "What if I guess wrong?"

Navia touched her lips and pondered, "Hmm... if you guess wrong, you'll have to spend the whole day with me, how about that? Making Detective Star waste a whole day is a kind of punishment, isn't it?"

Want to go shopping?

"Yes, all day."

That certainly qualify as punishment...

It's not hard to imagine that Navia is so energetic that you could take her shopping until she's practically a corpse.

Oyster touching oyster.

Luna recalled, "You said before that you wanted to thank the phantom thief, White Cat, right?"

"Ah."

"You want it now?"

"I want to now."

Luna clapped her hands and laughed, "That's it! If someone tries to use the person you want to thank as a tool, I think anyone would feel disgusted, right?"

Navia covered her mouth, looking surprised.

"—It seems so!"

Thinking about it that way, it makes sense.

The person who wanted to express their gratitude was instead used as a tool by others.

Hmm... it's really not a pleasant experience.

Navia felt refreshed and couldn't help but take Luna's hands and shake them, saying, "Lulu is really amazing. She can even deduce my feelings."

"This is just the basics, my Miss Watson."

"Really? I think we're kindred spirits! Anyway, thank you so much, I feel much better now." Navia smiled brightly.

She continued to shake Luna's hand, her fingertips tracing the lines on Luna's palm.

"...But I still want to hold onto her."

"Because she is a sinner?"

"...Well, stealing someone else's treasure is wrong, no matter what. But what I said to her before was also my true feeling. I hope she can come to the Rose Society after she is released from prison. She will definitely achieve great things."

Navia raised her head.

What do you think, Lulu?

Luna smiled as she felt Navia's gentle fingertips caressing her.

"Navia's idea is correct."

"I knew you would agree with me, I'm so happy, hehe."

Navia said softly, "The Franwright family is planning a banquet in three days, and the forged notice they sent is also for the night of three days from now. If the Phantom Thief White Cat knows about it, she should appear at that time."

Because the phantom thief, White Cat, has always appeared openly and honestly.

She was right when she said that the Phantom Thief Mink didn't have as much taste as her.

"Lulu, you....."

"The theater troupe will be very busy starting tomorrow, so..."

Navia laughed and said, "It's okay, it's okay. After all, being an actress is your main job! Keep up the good work! I'll definitely come to see your new performances."

Luna smiled back.

"Ah."

But it won't be long before her performance returns.

The specific time is three days later.

Navia's ideas and actions were not wrong.

The only way to make her stop was to grab her—as long as she could grab her, Luna would do anything without complaint.

Of course, they could never actually catch her.

Three days later, at night.

Luna turned her gaze away from the clock. The time had come, the real announcement had been made, and now a brand new stage awaited her.

Let's confirm the information about the treasure one last time.