(A novel featuring the Phantom Thief Kid as its central figure, where elegance is the absolute theme. Interested readers may check out the first three chapters before deciding whether to continue.)
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Night fell.
The summer evening breeze was always so warm, and the full moon hung high, casting its silvery light impartially upon everyone below.
Complementing this was the bustling splendor of City H.
On the rooftop of the tallest building in City H—the International Trade Hotel—
a dozen individuals dressed in identical uniforms stood with stern expressions, their breaths seemingly held in unison.
They were on high alert!
And before them stood a young man clad in white.
His pristine white suit, the four-leaf clover charm dangling from the monocle over his right eye, the classic white top hat reminiscent of medieval Europe—all accentuated by the faint smile on his lips.
Whoosh—
A gentle wind swept past, lifting the edges of his white cape.
In that moment, the world seemed to hold its breath. Every gaze was fixed on the young man, as if he alone commanded the stage.
"Ladies and gentlemen!"
With arms gracefully outstretched, bathed in the moonlight, he resembled a celestial being at play, his confident smile unwavering:
"It’s showtime!"
……
Half a day earlier.
Daytime.
"Hello, audience! Welcome to the live broadcast of Thief Game, China Region 3! I’m your host, Xixi, thrilled to be here with you all!"
"With the advancement of technology, the world has largely embraced peace."
"Yet, the primary challenges facing society have shifted from the horrors of war to crimes like theft and robbery."
"To assess global crime prevention efforts and identify gaps in security management, nations worldwide have jointly launched this program."
Thief Game is the first and only program fully endorsed by the World United Government.
To ensure thoroughness, it spans 800 regions globally, with 10 participants per region—totaling 8,000 contestants.
Once the game begins, all participants are permitted to engage in non-destructive illegal activities, such as theft, anywhere in the world to acquire illicit gains.
If they successfully evade law enforcement and regional pursuit teams and remain undetected for a specified period, their spoils are secured.
The value of the stolen goods is then converted into cash by the United Government and awarded to the participants.
The higher the value, the longer the pursuit period.
Of course, if caught before the time expires, the participant is eliminated.
Upon hearing these rules, the live chat erupted.
"Holy crap! This is basically legalized crime! If I’d known, I would’ve signed up too—just rob a jewelry store, hide out, and wait for the timer to run out. Easy money!"
"Bro, if it’s legal crime, why stop at a jewelry store? Just hit a bank! Way more cash there!"
"Both of you are clowns. You think your rusty kitchen knife can crack a bank’s bulletproof glass? You’d be lucky to scratch it!"
"Exactly. With surveillance everywhere and pursuit teams on standby, you’d be cuffed before you even made it past the bank doors!"
"True, this money isn’t easy to earn..."
The barrage of comments continued, but the show pressed on.
Host Xixi began introducing the ten participants of the region.
The first was a brawny man named Zhou Tai, his muscles so defined they seemed ready to burst through his clothes. A former silver medalist in the World Boxing Championships!
An explosive start!
The chat exploded again.
"Wait, why is this guy here? With that build, he’d stick out like a sore thumb! How’s he supposed to hide?"
"Who says he needs to hide? The game bans firearms. With Zhou Tai’s skills, he could bulldoze his way out even if surrounded!"
"Isn't this fucking cheating? Everyone else is trying their best to escape, but he just rolls up his sleeves and goes all out. Who dares to catch him?"
"Agreed!"
"+1"
Xixi moved on to the second participant—a tall, striking woman in a sleek black-and-red bodysuit that accentuated her figure. Her cold demeanor matched her sharp features.
Xixi introduced her: "Our second contestant is Lin Qingyao. You may not recognize her name, but her uncle is legendary—Lin Shanhe, the infamous ‘King of Thieves’ from 30 years ago!"
Noticing the camera, Lin Qingyao gave a slight nod in acknowledgment.
"Suddenly, I miss my mom..."
"Same. Look at this floor—so flat. These bricks—so long..."
"Are you guys even paying attention? The real story here is her being the niece of the King of Thieves!"
"Exactly. Lin Shanhe vanished after his release from prison a decade ago. Wonder how much of his skill she inherited?"
"Skill aside, she’s at least a 70/10 in looks!"
"I disagree—minimum 90!"
The chat raged on, but Xixi remained unfazed as she introduced the third contestant—a middle-aged man with a scarred face and a menacing aura.
The fourth was an elderly man, the fifth a masked, diminutive figure...
Finally, the last participant.
"Ahem." Xixi cleared her throat and pulled out the final profile.
"Our tenth contestant is the youngest of the group. His name is Chen Feng, a recent honors graduate from Jiangcheng University."
The camera panned to Chen Feng.
Dressed in casual yet refined attire, his handsome features and warm smile exuded charm. A silver card danced effortlessly between his fingers.
Spotting the camera, he paused his card trick and offered a polite nod.
"Region 3 has contestants this good-looking? Dude’s handsomer than Kun Kun!"
"Blasphemy! No one tops my idol Kun! I refuse to accept this!"
"Looks mean nothing in Thief Game. It’s about skill, not a modeling contest."
"Sour grapes much? If this guy ‘robbed’ me, I wouldn’t resist. In fact, I’d gladly... hehe..."
Meanwhile, Chen Feng’s gaze wasn’t fixed on the camera but on an invisible "screen" before him.
[Host: Chen Feng]
[Gender: Male]
【Age: 23】
【Strength: 15 (Average person: 10)】
【Intelligence: 145 (Average person: 90)】
【Charm: 15 (Average person: 10)】
【Character Card: Kaito Kid (Fusion Rate: 15%)】
【Skills: Disguise (Beginner), Beast Taming (Beginner), Magic Hands (Intermediate), World Language Master (Intermediate)】
【System Inventory: Kaito Kid Outfit1, Card Gun1, Descending Rope2, 4D Holographic Projector1, Rose Bouquet99+】
【System Points: 300】
Staring at the card depicting a white-clad figure in his hand, Chen Feng couldn’t help but sigh at the unpredictability of fate.
Who would’ve thought that a promising young man from the 21st century would end up transmigrating to another world—and even obtaining a [Character Card System], with his first card being none other than Kaito Kid?
Sure, being a phantom thief sounded cool, but it was still a life of crime!
At first, Chen Feng was deeply conflicted. That is, until he received the invitation to this show.
"Alright, everyone," Xixi said, stepping back to the center of the stage after all the contestants had introduced themselves. This time, she was holding a red box.
"Now, our ten contestants will take turns drawing the locations they’ll be assigned to."
Following Xixi’s instructions, Zhou Tai stepped forward first, thrusting his burly arm into the red box and rummaging around before pulling out a slip of paper.
Next up were Contestant No. 2, Lin Qingyao, and Contestant No. 3, Scarface...
Chen Feng was last in line. By the time it was his turn, only one slip remained in the box.
Unfolding the paper, he saw the words clearly printed on it: "Zone 7."
...
ions, keeping it grounded and realistic】 After quitting his job, office worker Su Yang accidentally binds with the "Enjoy Life System." As the name suggests, simply by indulging in life's pleasures, he can earn random rewards from the system—no need to spend money on beautiful women or grovel before anyone. Just enjoy, and the money follows, making it all about effortless fun. The system comes with a scanning feature, allowing him to establish a favorability bond with women rated 85 points or above. Every 20-point increase in favorability unlocks additional rewards. After suffering through over twenty years of hardship, Su Yang trembles with excitement, his dull eyes suddenly gleaming with newfound hope. "Enjoy life? How hard could that be?"
orn and Humiliation】【Forced Love】 In his past life, Lin Ran was betrayed and murdered by his girlfriend and family, while the yandere female aristocrat, who had treated him as a mere plaything, avenged him by doing in his enemies. Upon seeing the yandere female aristocrat lying in the same coffin, ready to die with him, Lin Ran realized how profoundly mistaken he had been. Reborn, he abandoned the fickle campus beauty and wholeheartedly embraced the yandere female aristocrat's arms. "Ran! If I dig out your eyes and turn them into a specimen, you'll only be able to look at me!" Lin Ran: "Darling, kiss me!" "Ran! If I break your legs, you won't run away anymore, right?" Lin Ran: "Love, hold me tight!" "Ran! If..." Lin Ran: "Hush now! Love me more!" Luo Yao: ... Seeing his scumbag dad: "Take him out!" Seeing his stepmother: "Get rid of her!" Seeing his brother: "Eliminate him!" Seeing his white moonlight: "Send that to Southeast Asia!"
he colors of other people’s emotions. Light red meant anxiety. Gray meant exhaustion. Orange meant excitement. Yellow... meant repression. At the same time, he could gain unlimited control over one of those colors. Pale cyan: relaxation. Using this ability, he started offering “two-yuan hugs,” spending an afternoon exchanging emotional-color experiences with others. Then came his final female customer of the day— a girl whose emotional color was pure black... —— A week later, Xu Chuan had become skilled at using pale cyan—Relaxation—treating it like a bottle of menthol balm whenever he needed it. That was when he discovered he had unlocked another unlimited emotional color: Purple, the color of fear. So these emotional colors refresh every week? Fine, I take it back—I’ll never call you useless again... —— Much later, after Xu Chuan had accumulated countless emotional abilities, one night, he suddenly found himself inside someone else’s dream. There, he could use the emotional colors he possessed to paint. And in her dream, he painted her a shower of pink shooting stars, spreading across the depths of the night sky...
y came from. The chests contained supplies, currency, class-change scrolls, skills, talents… and even godhood! The laws of the world were completely rewritten. This became a world where everyone gambled with their fate! Some people, despite having nothing, opened a divine artifact and rose to the top, eventually ruling the world. Others went bankrupt, opened nothing but worthless junk, and leaped from skyscrapers in despair. Lin Ye arrived in this world from another reality, utterly bewildered. “What is going on? Why is everyone a gambling addict?!” “Opening chests? No way. I refuse to gamble. I’ll start with myself!” Until— On his first chest, he obtained a Mythic Talent: Void Incarnation! He could become completely intangible, pass through all things, and reduce everything to nothingness! … On his fiftieth chest, he obtained a Mythic Weapon: Blade of Karma! With a single slash, karma shattered, twisting the universe and overturning the myriad phenomena of creation! … On his ninety-ninth chest, he obtained a Mythic Divine Treasure: Primordial Purple Energy! It could split open the heavens and earth, create all things, and evolve countless worlds with a single thought! Lin Ye: “Now that I think about it… shouldn’t someone have told me that every chest is guaranteed to contain something Mythic?!”
