After clearing away Rubacher, the biggest obstacle, construction on Starlight Tower finally began in full. The acquisitions of Millennium Hotel and the Rainbow Troupe proceeded quite smoothly. As for the redevelopment of the old district, there were some minor issues, but they were easy enough for Lishel to resolve.
After confirming that everything was progressing smoothly, Fang Zheng planned to take the three girls back to Liberl. However, just then, something happened that even he had not anticipated.
"Xiaobai is missing?"
When Fang Zheng returned to the office, he found the three girls with miserable expressions. Then, he learned the news from them. It caught him somewhat by surprise.
"Did it get lost?"
Xiaobai was the snow leopard Tio had brought back from the Northern Kingdom's snowy plains. It had been very close to the girls these past days, and they liked it a great deal, practically hugging it to sleep every night. Yet now Xiaobai had gone missing?
"It didn't get lost. Look at this, Big Brother."
As she spoke, Ling handed him a card.
"What the hell is this?"
Fang Zheng took the card and glanced at it.
"Your adorable little cat has been borrowed for the time being. If you wish to find it, then demonstrate your courage, wisdom, and strength. The first beacon lies in the place of eternal slumber. Pray with a reverent heart—Phantom Thief B."
"...This idiot is playing games with me?"
Fang Zheng's expression darkened slightly as he read it. Of course, he had heard of Phantom Thief B's reputation. He was a thief who enjoyed stealing art, often leaving riddles to test his opponents. To be honest, Fang Zheng hated idiots like that. Whether it was Phantom Thief Kid from Conan World or this Phantom Thief B... basically, in his eyes, all