Funina, please let me steal your heart!

Likewise, there is no need to worry.

Xia Wulei was fearless: "You need me to help you cover up your lie and let you go on stage."

Luna was equally confident: "And you will promise me, I have no doubt about that."

"Why do you think so?" Xia Wulei whispered.

"Because you don't want other innocent people to disappear."

Luna placed her hands on the guardrail, resting her head on her arms, smiling: "The bigger the shadow, the more innocent people will be swallowed up."

"Perhaps as we speak, someone else has died because of Lex, another child is crying, another wife and children are torn apart, another family is broken up."

"And the culprit was able to sit in his spacious bedroom, enjoying a freshly opened bottle of wine."

She certainly doesn't think so, thought Chavore.

The Kaito White Cat said this just to shake her will.

"So why not let me be that light they can't ignore?"

Luna stood up and came to Xiawole. Her fingertips gently scraped down Xiawole's neck. She blinked repeatedly and raised her eyes slightly:

"Or does Miss Chavore not want me to get hurt?"

"Don't be so sentimental."

"Then isn't it a good deal to exchange a sinner for the safe future of countless families?" Luna pressed her body forward, and Xia Volei had to lean against the guardrail.

But Xiawolei ignored the situation and narrowed her eyes.

"No. Even if the target is you, you cannot be placed on one end of the scale. You need to be judged and punished. And I will let the laws and courts of Fontaine give you this ending."

Xia Vole grabbed Luna by the collar: "In your eyes, is the captain of the special patrol team someone who would sacrifice sinners?"

"...No." Luna smiled gently.

"It's good to know. Besides, you won't do anything without guarantees."

"You see, you know me better than you think." Luna nodded.

Xiawolei looked away: "So what? This is just to catch you."

Understand, read, predict, capture - just like hunting.

"Mademoiselle Chavore."

Hearing this gentle call, Xiawolei's gaze returned to Luna's eyes.

"You'll help me."

Xia Vole did not respond. She could only feel Luna's body pressing against her, the softness and slight fragrance that came through her clothes, the light breath exhaled between her lips and teeth... This still made her uncomfortable.

She didn't like such close contact.

But it is also undeniable that Xiawolei can examine Luna's expression more clearly because of this.

"Use me, Mademoiselle Chavore."

Luna gently opened her bright lips: "Don't worry, just use me as you like. This is not cooperation, but I will not betray you, because-"

"Shut up."

"—I want you to take me to the stage."

Pushing sinners onto the stage?

Xiawolei is aware that her style does not follow the rules, and she does not believe that strict compliance with the rules can bring justice.

But this is not what she would do or want to do.

Never even considered it.

"Do you think I will act as you wish? The Special Patrol Team is not something you can use." Xia Vole said in a low voice.

"Afraid?"

“This is not out of fear.”

"But it hasn't crossed your bottom line." Luna whispered.

Chavore pursed her lips.

"And the assurance I can give Mademoiselle Chavore is simple."

Luna took Xiawolei's hand and kissed the fingertips gently.

"You are the only one who can catch me."

The meaning is simple: she will be fine.

Just use it as you like.

The heat from her fingertips was more like boiling hot than warm, almost like being burned. Xia Volei immediately withdrew her hand and avoided Luna's gaze.

"Phantom Thief White Cat."

"Ok?"

"I hate you."

Luna blushed slightly: "I like you even more when you say that."

"......Haa." Xiawolei took a deep breath.

Of course she wouldn't believe the thief.

But they still need time. The truth is right before their eyes and they are only one step away from grasping it.

And if the enemy's attention is all on the Phantom Thief, then they will have enough energy to track him down.

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

Luna paused, then smiled and said, "It's okay."

"If you want, you can understand me anytime. Of course, it will cost you a little bit sometimes."

Luna turned around and waved.

"See you next time, Chavore."

Xiawolei was stunned. She didn't expect to be called by her first name. But this didn't mean that their relationship had improved, nor could it have improved.

It was more like this thief truly regarded her as an enemy or opponent.

"...I hope to never see you again, White Cat."

Xia Vole watched Luna's figure disappear in the crowd. She leaned back against the guardrail, and the remaining warmth on her fingertips had faded.

But she still felt as hot as if she were burning.

"correct."

"!?" Xia Vole trembled all over, and she didn't know when Luna turned back.

She fished out a French fry and put it in Xiawolei's mouth.

"New, don't worry."

Xia Wulei felt relieved, but still couldn't help glaring at her: "Why did you come back?"

"Share the fries, I can't finish them."

"I don't believe you." Xiawolei chewed French fries.

"Open your mouth, ah——" Luna picked up a new one.

Xiawolei took it without even looking at it, and just as she was about to put it in her mouth, she noticed Luna's gaze.

"...If you have something to say, just say it."

"You can take a bite and give it back to me."

"abnormal."

Luna leaned back against the guardrail and continued to eat the remaining fries. Xiawolei glanced at her and said nothing, but just quietly leaned against the guardrail as well.

"Liar Cat."

"Meow."

"...You didn't come back just to hit back at what I said?"

Because she just said she hoped she would never see this guy again.

"Maybe, maybe not." Luna looked indifferent.

Xiawolei took a deep breath.

"I'll definitely catch you next time we meet."

Just like a third-rate police officer in the shadow, she thought inadvertently.

As if she was waiting for these words, Luna took a step forward and turned around.

"That's right."

She stuffed the remaining fries and the box into Xiawolei's hands.

“Don’t say forever, because you never know when it will come true, or when it will fail.”

Luna wiggled her finger and turned her back.

"See you next time, my captain lady."

Xiawolei looked at her silently, then lowered his head.

Food should not be wasted. Why did the white cat buy so many fries? He couldn't finish them all.

She had no choice but to eat up all the remaining fries.

Back in the store, Xiawolei sat back in front of Charlotte.

"....Everything the White Cat Thief said is true."

This is not becoming an accomplice.

"—you must write it, Charlotte."

She wouldn't do what the thief wanted.

"After this, I will tell you the truth, but I hope you will think twice before publishing it."

Charlotte was so surprised that she didn't know what to say for a moment.

“.....Okay.” But she still nodded seriously.

Charlotte groaned for a moment and asked, "Is it because my report might affect the development of the case itself?"

It was just like the case that Xiawolei's father was in charge of a long time ago.

"Correct."

"Okay, then I will help. But you have to keep your word and tell me the truth later!" Charlotte said with a smile.

She tapped her camera.

"For journalists, paper, pen, and camera can all be used in battle."

99: Good friends should...

New day, new headlines.

"The Phantom Thief White Cat Goes Directly to the Crime Base! A Thief? Or a Person Who Is Both Good and Evil?"

The night before, the special patrol team organized a raid on the underworld industry, but it is reported that the Phantom Thief White Cat also appeared in this operation and defeated the entire organization on his own - although he also took three treasures of the opponent... The treasures taken away were: Sky Star, Wind Conch Stone, and Ten Ring Coin.

Our reporter took the risk to get an interview with the White Cat Thief, who said:

"The criminals who are afraid of the light have countless treasures. None of them can escape. I will not let go of any treasure."

"I will continue."

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