"Hmph, you think you can stop me from committing suicide?" Lofan transformed into a soul state and flew into the air, looking down at the completely stunned Furina below. He sneered contemptuously.
"No one can stop me from committing suicide!"
"Even God can't!"
"I said it!"
"But come to think of it, isn't this too many points?"
Lofan looked at the suddenly increased 8,000 points and was completely shocked. Thinking back to how he had painstakingly put on that who...
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"I heard Lady Furina will take charge personally!"
"That's fantastic! It's about time!"
"Those useless Maison Gardiennage bastards take our taxes every moon, yet they can't even catch the killer!"
"Hmph, once Lady Furina steps in, it'll be game over. She'll track down the culprit and haul them in immediately!"
In recent days, the serial suicide case in Fontaine had left the citizens on edge. When news spread that Furina would personally intervene—rescuing the next wo...
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Sensing the energy emanating from Charlotte, Lyney merely flashed a cruel smile. He casually tossed the playing card in his hand, but it shot toward Charlotte with unimaginable speed, slicing through the air.
Lynette remained motionless, having already concluded there was no need for her intervention.
Charlotte focused completely, barely managing to conjure an ice shield just before the attack struck. Yet she didn't breathe a sigh of relief; the Pyro element swirling around the card mad...
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For three consecutive days, sometimes Lyney, sometimes Lynette, they ventured out alone each time. Yet their movements showed no signs of suspicious activity.
Lynette's movements were fairly predictable—she typically enjoyed sweets at a café. Lyney's activities, however, were more varied. He would either buy candies or floral arrangements for children at the House of the Hearth, or engage in lengthy conversations with plainly dressed individuals. During these three days, he even perform...
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Not long after, Thierry reappeared before Navia, presenting her with organized reports and clues.
"Oh, Miss Navia."
Just as Navia was about to leave with the evidence, Thierry called out to her.
"I'm truly sorry I couldn't help more with your father's case."
"I can't believe someone like Monsieur Callas would kill his friend. There are many suspicious points in the case, but I don't understand why he didn't defend himself."
"While I was stationed in Poisson, Monsieur Callas hel...
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After much explanation, the Maison Gardiennage members finally believed that Navia and the others still had attachments to the world and wouldn't commit suicide. Only then were they able to escape.
Then Thierry took over the task of comforting Navia and the others, leading them outside. With a helpless expression, he asked:
"Ah, why did you appear there at such a critical moment?"
"Because the number of victims in the serial suicide case keeps increasing, and the pressure from above ...
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In the Spina di Rosula stronghold within Fontaine's Fleuve Cendre, a young girl with strikingly long golden hair pushed open the door and walked out.
Her slightly reddened eyes and fragile appearance were accentuated by the lavish dress she wore.
The two people waiting outside, their faces filled with concern, saw the sadness on the girl's face and hurried over to comfort her.
"Miss Navia, the dead cannot return. Please try to pull yourself together."
"If Monsieur Call...
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"What did you just say?"
"The victim used a grappling hook to climb onto the high platform in front of Palais Mermonia, then jumped to their death?"
"Are you fucking serious? Do you have any idea what you're saying?"
"Do you think this explanation will convince Fontaine's citizens? Or Lady Furina? Or Monsieur Neuvillette?!"
"But Captain..."
"Enough! No more excuses! Your monthly bonus is gone!"
The security guard who had been desperately defending himself felt as if struck b...
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At the Fontaine branch of the House of the Hearth, Lyney and Lynette were preparing for their next magic performance. Suddenly, they sensed something amiss. Their eyes sharpened as they focused on a corner of the room.
At some point, a figure had materialized there, shrouded in darkness that concealed most of their body.
When Lyney and Lynette saw this figure, their tense expressions visibly relaxed. They bowed their heads and addressed the figure with reverence:
"Father."
Hearing...
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The words struck Charlotte like a thunderclap on a clear day.
Filming?
An answer she'd never imagined appeared before her. Charlotte felt utterly panicked.
Just then, Charlotte suddenly remembered a detail she'd overlooked. When Lofan had told the old man to leave quickly, he hadn't prepared a pre-written message on the cloak for him.
So all of this was a show for her. From the beginning, Lofan had wanted to use her to take the blame for the serial suicide case. From the beginning...
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Charlotte took the photographs and examined them carefully. These were images of the letter's contents, with markings indicating the correct sequence.
The photographs showed clear images of the text, though some parts were stained with dark red blood, obscuring the original writing.
Despite this, the remaining content felt eerily familiar to Charlotte. After a moment's thought, she suddenly realized the connection between the photographs and the recent serial suicide case.
"Miss Char...
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The culprit in the serial suicide case had clearly been dead, yet within a single day, another victim had fallen.
Moreover, the victim was different from before - this time it was just an ordinary citizen of Fontaine. Though economically strained, their situation wasn't dire enough to warrant despair.
Yet they still chose to jump to their death. This wasn't an accident; there were no signs of coercion on their body.
Even if the Maison Gardiennage wished to classify this inci...
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"I made it! I made big money!"
In his soul form, Lofan looked at his newly arrived points, and this time he truly showed a brilliant smile from the bottom of his heart.
This time, Lofan had earned a staggering 5,000 points in one go. After deducting the 300-point cost of this body, the profit was simply too good to be true.
Don't be deceived by the idea that jumping from a building with a ten-point body could net over a hundred points. This was reality, not a game. If he tried that m...
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Blood streamed down the sword, coating Clorinde's hand. The unexpected sight left her frozen in shock.
It wasn't just Clorinde. Nearly everyone in the hall stared dumbfounded at the bleeding Lofan, the Opera Epiclese falling silent as a Library.
Charlotte gaped at the scene, disbelief written across her face.
"Medic!"
Clorinde finally reacted, her voice urgent as she shouted.
"Miss Clorinde, what are you doing?"
Lofan's face was pale, yet he maintained a faint smile as he sp...
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Faced with Furina's stern and decisive response, Luna remained unfazed.
"Please accept my mask. It's a gift from me to you. You can do whatever you want with it, but I hope you'll cherish it."
"After all, it's the first one I spent so long crafting."
"Your first?" Furina stared in surprise at the smooth, jade-like mask in her hand.
"...I don't want to accept it."
It was too important. She couldn't.
"Then please throw it away. I won't accept a rejected gift ...
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Chiori asked, "Is this what you've discovered about the case? That the killer can transform into a non-human entity and vanish?"
"That's far too preposterous!" Furina responded swiftly.
Luna returned to the board.
"I can't deny it sounds utterly implausible, but once we've eliminated all the wrong choices, no matter how incredible the remaining option is, it must be the truth."
"Moreover, we're only assuming such a scenario exists for now. Building on this foundation, let's return...
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The faint floral aroma wafting towards her made Furina take a step back.
Restraint? She even calls kissing my cheek "restraint"?
Furina's expression shifted abruptly. "Then keep restraining yourself!" she blurted out urgently. "D-don't succumb to the demon within!"
Otherwise, I'll be in serious trouble!
"Very well," Luna purred. "After all, I'm a very obedient little kitty."
"Ugh, you're so shameless," Furina muttered.
If she thinks sh...
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Furina had to admit, she was growing increasingly impatient.
Where was the Phantom Thief?
It was almost her bedtime, and she'd been sitting here waiting almost all night.
Not only hadn't she seen Phantom Thief White Cat, she hadn't even spotted a single cat hair!
"Could she be deliberately ignoring me?"
Deliberately leaving her hanging while secretly watching from afar?
Furina shivered and quickly scanned her surroundings, dreading that possibility more tha...
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"Phew, Fontaine's opera is quite impressive!"
In Fontaine, the Traveler, Lumine and Paimon strolled through the streets.
Lumine remarked with interest, "The performers are incredibly professional. I've also heard Fontaine's ciné-films are excellent. We should check one out when we get the chance."
"Yay! It would be even better if we could sneak snacks inside!"
A man approached, carrying a stack of newspapers. "Miss, and you there, adorable child—would you like to buy a paper?"<...
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"Please support our Phantom Thief Fan Club!"
"Join now and receive a Phantom Thief trading card!"
Furina watched from a distance as men and women wearing masks distributed flyers on the street.
"What's going on here?" she asked Clorinde, who stood beside her.
"Good question. Apparently, it's a fan club spontaneously formed by admirers of the Phantom Thief."
Furina exclaimed in surprise, "Ah? A Phantom Thief fan club? A fan club for a criminal... Shouldn't the Mai...
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"Luna, you can't become 'King'," Arlecchino declared.
Luna, still retaining traces of her youthful innocence, merely blinked. Arlecchino occasionally used words like "King" or "throne."
"Oh," Luna replied, showing no interest.
The afterglow of the sunset painted Arlecchino's face. She wasn't surprised by Luna's response.
"Aren't you going to ask why?"
"Hmm... rather than 'why,' I'm more curious about what you mean by 'King' in the first place."
Arlecchino crossed her legs an...
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"Want a goodnight kiss before we turn off the lights?"
"N-no need! I'll turn them off now."
Click. The switch flicked, plunging the bedroom into darkness. At first, it seemed pitch black, but as their eyes adjusted, they could make out the shapes around them.
Luna nestled between Chiori and Navia. Chiori lay pressed against the wall, while Navia occupied the outer edge of the bed.
It was a little cramped, to say the least.
Luna's bed wasn't particularly ...
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The day's errands were finally complete!
Furina had never felt so light and nimble, as if the stagnant sludge that had weighed her down for so long had finally dissolved. She couldn't resist the urge to scoop up a stray white cat by the roadside and burst into song.
Furina knew exactly why she felt this way.
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In her bedroom, Furina sat on the bed and pulled out a postcard.
"Phantom Thief White Cat..."
Though she had been abducted by Phantom Thief White Cat...
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Bathing with Luna?
Chiori rejected the idea instantly. "You can bathe yourself. Don't expect me to wash your hair or scrub your back."
"Not even if you can touch me wherever you want?"
"Absolutely not."
"You stingy coward!" Luna huffed.
Chiori effortlessly brushed aside her playful attack.
"Say whatever you want. I don't care."
"You might regret this later, you know? Opportunities slip away in an instant," Luna teased, pinching Chiori's cheek before C...
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Luna released her hand and walked over to Chiori. "Want a hug?"
Chiori scoffed. "No way. Why don't you go hug that golden retriever over there?"
Golden retriever? Navia glanced toward the entrance. "Where's the dog?"
"You," Luna replied with a light laugh, clasping her hands behind her back. "Of course, it's Nana."
"Me? I don't think I act that much like one..." Navia muttered.
Though upon reflection, perhaps there might be... maybe... possibly... a tiny...
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Chiori gazed thoughtfully at the key in Navia's hand.
Navia's gaze naturally drifted to Chiori's suitcase.
"Chiori, you..."
"Hmm?"
"Did you run away from home?"
Chiori retorted bluntly, "If you really want to put it that way, I 'ran away from home' long ago. I wouldn't be dragging a suitcase around today. And your thoughts always jump to conclusions. Isn't it possible I'm just going on a trip?"
Navia exclaimed in surprise, "A trip? Really?"
"Nope."
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The next day's headlines swept across Fontaine:
[Phantom Thief White Cat's Crushing Defeat? - Lady Furina Triumphs!]
Yesterday, under Lady Furina's guidance, the Court of Justice launched an operation to capture Phantom Thief White Cat. Using the Radiant Crown as bait, Lady Furina successfully lured the Phantom Thief into a trap.
However, she was abducted by the Phantom Thief White Cat. Just as everyone believed the plan had failed, Lady Furina returned with her spoils.
<...
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Strangely enough, Furina didn't dream at all. One moment her eyes were closed, and the next, the scenery outside her window had completely changed.
Night had quietly fallen, and only a small lamp illuminated the cozy cabin.
"Mmm..." Furina murmured groggily, catching that delicate fragrance again.
She turned her head and met Luna's gaze.
"Did you sleep well, Miss Furina?" Luna asked, sitting on a stool by the bed, propping her chin on her hand and offering a gentle smi...
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"What's peculiar?"
Furina snapped out of her thoughts and quickly tucked the sketch card away. "Nothing. What are you planning to do with this fish?"
Luna pulled out a kitchen knife and swiftly scaled the fish, chopped off its head, slit its belly, and removed the entrails.
Furina couldn't help but avert her gaze. She found the process of turning an animal into food rather unsettling.
Besides, the sight of a masked Phantom Thief butchering a fish was just too bizarre!<...
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Inside the House of the Hearth, Arlecchino returned to the living room to find the children sprawled across the floor, napping.
For some reason, they preferred sleeping on the floor to their beds, lying in disarray. Perhaps they had simply fallen asleep after playing together.
In the past, Luna would have always found excuses to sleep with her head in Arlecchino's lap during these times.
"Father," a soft voice called.
Arlecchino turned to see Lyney and Lynette standing...
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