Funinna, please let me steal your heart!

If you're going to change, change it thoroughly!

Anyway, she's still very popular, so as long as she performs well, she can do any type of drama.

"But is it really necessary to use this kind of story?" Romy asked cautiously.

"Then I'll convince you in a simpler and clearer way, although whether you believe me or not doesn't really matter to me."

Romi dared not utter a word.

Luna's voice was clear and bright: "Knowing from the prophecy that she was about to meet a tragic end, a girl from a wealthy family who had committed many evil deeds tried to avoid such an end."

"She kept moving away from the prophesied figure, but unexpectedly, her repeated attempts to return back backfired, deepening their friendship instead."

It suddenly lost the feel of a light novel and instead had the feel of a bickering couple from a classic story.

"this......."

"Do you understand? The essence of the story hasn't changed. Whether it's an opera or a musical, the story itself is no different."

Romy couldn't refute it; it was simply the truth.

The basic structure of the stories is always the same.

To distinguish them and differentiate their quality, you have to look at the skin, at the flesh and blood filling the skeleton.

That is, the form of the performance.

As for why we chose something more like a light novel, it's simply because it's fun.

"The script will be mine, and I will give everyone a satisfactory result. Do you have any objections?"

"....No."

Luna smiled and said, "Great, I've already entrusted the costumes to Chiori-ya for customization."

"....OK."

Why don't you become the team leader?

......................

A few more days passed, and now that the new play has been decided, all that's left is to make thorough preparations.

Costumes? No need to worry.

Acting and music? No problem either.

Everything went smoothly, although the other members had mixed feelings about the light novel-like content and title, they did need to get rid of the shadows of the past.

But compared to the theater troupe, the special patrol team on the other side had a much harder time.

"Do you know what will happen to the Court of Justice if you continue to let the phantom thief roam free?"

*Thud!* The table shook from being slammed, and the loud noise made Tirena shrink back.

The repeated failures to capture the phantom thief resulted in dissatisfaction among the upper echelons of the law enforcement court.

There has never been a sinner like the Phantom Thief White Cat!

There has never been a special patrol team that failed to arrest such heinous criminals!

"You guys are the worst class I've ever seen!"

The pressure is at its peak.

The rest of the special patrol team members were struggling, even the seasoned veterans.

Only Xia Worei, who was at the very front, remained calm and unaffected.

"We already know the true identity of the Phantom Thief White Cat. Once the Shadow Chaser's investigation is complete, we will take immediate action."

"That had better be. Don't forget who gave you, the daughter of a sinner, the right to join the Special Patrol—"

Tirena pursed her lips. That was too much!

Xia Wore responded calmly, "It is the law and justice of Fontaine."

"It's the Court of Justice!"

"You mean the two cannot be equated?"

The bailiffs were speechless for a moment, their expressions changing drastically.

I'd heard that the Special Patrol Team had a rather unusual style, but I never expected them to disregard even the upper echelons of the Court of Justice.

Where is the dignity of the Executive Court supposed to be?

But before he could speak further, Xia Wore saluted: "Then please allow us to take our leave. Special Patrol Team, please return!"

.....................

Back at the special patrol headquarters, Tirena placed the hot tea she had brewed in front of Xia Wore.

"That's outrageous! How could they say something like that? They don't even need to catch the phantom thief!"

"That's how it is, don't worry about it." Xia Worei wiped her pistol.

"Captain, aren't you angry?"

“Getting angry won’t help. It’s a fact that we didn’t catch the phantom thief. Once we’ve been caught out of our weaknesses, we’ll naturally be attacked, no matter where we are.”

Tirena sat down dejectedly: "They only care about themselves..."

Xia Worei smiled without saying a word.

"It's best not to say such things. Being too upright will only bring disaster. Sometimes, you don't need to be upright to uphold justice..." she said softly, examining the small pistol in her hand.

The glint of the gun barrel always reminded her of the night she talked with the phantom thief, White Cat.

The phantom thief, White Cat... she murmured the name to herself.

"The investigations by the Shadow Chaser Court and the Security Force have yielded results!"

Xia Worei snapped out of her daze: "What was the result?"

"Although there are people who look similar, none of them are phantom thieves... nor is it possible for them to be phantom thieves."

Tirena exclaimed in surprise, "How is this possible! Miss Navia clearly saw her true face!"

“She did it on purpose,” Xia Wore said.

"Phantom Thief?"

"Yes, deliberately revealing one's 'true face'."

Tirena was utterly confused: "For what?"

"Who knows."

Perhaps it was just a simple game.

Given how wicked that deceitful cat is, it's not surprising that it would do this, or perhaps it's trying to say—it's impossible to catch me under the mask.

What are some ways to clear oneself of suspicion?

That is to fabricate the "truth".

Alibi, false testimony... and so on.

Xia Worei thought that perhaps the phantom thief White Cat felt that his true identity was threatened, so he chose to "reveal himself".

But regardless, they missed their target once again, that's a fact.

However, there was no time to grieve over the lost clues.

More heinous and dangerous events are unfolding in various parts of Fontaine, and the threat posed by the Phantom Thief White Cat is nothing compared to them.

"And this is your letter, Captain."

Xia Worei took the letter from the team member; it contained her contact information with her friend Meilushin at the Shadow Pavilion.

I wonder if asking them to investigate the Gabriel Chamber of Commerce will yield any good news...

I opened the letter and took a look.

"I'm very sorry, we were unable to find anything out!"

The font is cute.

The content isn't very appealing.

Xia Worei sighed. She could imagine Meilushin's disappointed look, so she naturally didn't have any thoughts of blaming her.

It's more accurate to say that they're already quite good that they accept their own private commissions.

However, looking at it from another angle, the problem lies in the fact that nothing can be found.

She sensed something unusual.

But... where do we even begin?

Xia Wore's thoughts wandered, extending to every thread of thought, but then got stuck halfway through.

There's still one crucial thing missing.

What is it...? She thought as she walked through the streets of Fontainebleau.

"Chiori, is there anything interesting happening?"

"No."

The sound came from inside the store.

Chiori? Xia Worei was surprised to find herself at Chiori's shop. She had indeed visited Chiori's shop many times to inquire about Chiori.

After all, Chiori always possesses information that is difficult for them to obtain.

...Go ask them.

Xia Wore didn't have high hopes, but any clue could only appear if she thought "it's worth a try."

Ding-a-ling. The doorbell rang.