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Backlund, West Borough, Philip Department Store.

It was the finest department store in the Loen Kingdom, open only to nobles and wealthy people with memberships.

Luxury carriages lined the street outside, each bearing a different coat of arms. Besides being a shopping destination, its strict entry requirements had made it a renowned place to socialize.

Having easily "persuaded" the attendant and the manager to "happily" lend her a fitting room, Xio took off her wig, removed the lifts from her shoes, and carefully repackaged an expensive dress.

Only then did she step out of the fitting room.

She liked the outfit, but could not bear to spend so much money on it. Besides, it was her disguise for the Tarot Club. If she dressed like that in real life, Miss Audrey would probably recognize her before long.

Who would be more embarrassed then? Or if I'm not embarrassed, does that mean she will be? Xio silently quipped, borrowing Abner's way of thinking.

With the 800 Gold Pounds Miss Justice had just passed to her through Mr. Fool, Xio returned to MI9 headquarters at 9 Bellotto Street and entered Princess Vera's office.

The striking, gallant-looking Vera casually indicated the chair before her desk. Once Xio had sat down, she said, "I have a task for you."

"Please, go ahead." Xio immediately sat up straight, instinctively slipping into her bounty hunter's mindset as she prepared to assess the risks.

"Don't be nervous. This is only a personal task..." Princess Vera pulled out a document and handed it to Xio. "I want you to investigate the whereabouts of this item. If you do find any leads, don't approach it rashly. Report to me at once.

"This is a long-term task. There's no need to rush."

Investigating an item... Xio breathed a sigh of