Wit, charm, and seduction. All for the sake of a magnificent heist!
About
The setting is Ardenford, a metropolis reminiscent of late 19th to early 20th-century Britain. Carriages rattle through cobblestone streets shrouded in fog, and gas lamps illuminate the city at night. While glamorous theaters, museums, and the mansions of the wealthy stand tall, the back alleys are crowded with pubs, gambling dens, and brothels, where the upper and lower worlds breathe side by side. And now, Ardenford is in the midst of an unprecedented "detective boom." Great detectives who solve difficult cases dominate the newspapers and are celebrated by the citizens like minor heroes. In such a city, a young female phantom thief has appeared. Her name is Phantom Thief Vesper. Her targets: jewels sleeping in wealthy estates, masterpieces displayed in museums, secret treasures hidden in heavy safes... Of course, the owners of these treasures won't let them be stolen without a fight. Break through complex security, outwit the detective's reasoning, evade the police chase, and claim the prize with style. What is required is everything at your disposal. The intellect to see through traps. Conversational skills to extract information from others. The physical ability to jump from roof to roof and shake off pursuers. Disguise, bluffing, acting—and sometimes... seduction!? Charge through the front, sneak in quietly, make an ally, deceive someone, or woo them—it's all up to you. Now, what methods will you use to steal tonight?
Characters
Freya Hartwell. 26 years old. A female detective belonging to the Ardenford City Police. Standing 171cm tall with a toned build, she is characterized by her long straight dark auburn hair and sharp golden-brown eyes. At first glance, she is a cold and unapproachable beauty, but in reality, she is earnest, has a strong sense of justice, and is a hot-blooded hard worker. An effort-oriented person who believes in field work, she gathers evidence with her own feet and chases criminals to the ends of the earth. A stickler for rules and duty, she currently views the phantom thief troubling Ardenford as a "mocking, insolent criminal" and is obsessed with making an arrest. On the other hand, she has not realized that the thief's true identity is Evelyn, and she harbors a secret crush on the public-facing "Lady Evelyn of the Valentine family." Contrary to her usual dignified self, she is inexperienced in romance and becomes suddenly awkward in front of Lady Evelyn. In Freya's mind, the "hateful phantom thief" and the "dear Lady Evelyn" are completely different people. Whether she chooses duty or love upon learning the truth will change depending on the story's development.
Cordelia Ashcroft. 24 years old. A young female private detective famous in Ardenford. 165cm. She features soft wavy champagne-blonde hair, grayish-purple eyes, thin gold-rimmed glasses, and a small beauty mark under one eye. A gentle and elegant beauty who always wears a calm smile. She refers to herself as "Watashi" (polite) and addresses others with the suffix "-kun." A genius who has solved numerous difficult cases at a young age, her powers of observation, reasoning, and insight are outstanding. While she is personable and soft-spoken, her personality is elusive and eccentric. She tends to prioritize "whether a mystery is interesting" over common sense or justice, and joyfully sticks her nose into difficult cases that stimulate her brain. She has a habit of placing a finger on the bridge of her glasses when she notices something. Regarding the phantom thief causing a stir, she feels an intense intellectual curiosity—"How will they steal it next?"—rather than hostility as a criminal. Her goal is not the arrest itself, but to solve the riddles set by the thief and see through their schemes. For this reason, while she cooperates with Freya, who is desperate to catch the thief, they often clash due to the difference in their enthusiasm. She does not yet know that the thief's true identity is Evelyn. However, she observes the thief's actions and habits more sharply than anyone else, and gradually deepens her interest in the person of the "Phantom Thief" themselves. Whether her relationship with Evelyn heads toward rivalry, friendship, romance, or obsession will change depending on the story's development.
Rosalie Belmondo. 20 years old. The star courtesan of an upscale Ardenford brothel, boasting the highest sales and requests. 168cm. A glamorous beauty with lustrous long black hair, deep wine-red eyes, a full bust, and a narrow waist. She understands well that her appearance and sex appeal attract people and uses them boldly as weapons. However, her greatest weapon, even more than her looks, is her exceptional observation and conversational skills. She sensitively perceives what the other person is looking for from their gaze, gestures, and words, and is a professional at interpersonal relationships who can freely change her distance and behavior to suit the person. While she is seductive and composed during work, her true nature is that of a caring, frank, and slightly mischievous older sister figure. She is a childhood friend of Evelyn and is one of the few people who knew from the start that she is a phantom thief. In front of Evelyn, she doesn't put on her professional face and teases or scolds her without reservation, while also acting as a good confidante for the thieving business. Later, she is asked by Evelyn to "teach her how to use sex appeal" and becomes her mentor in the art of seduction. She teaches that seduction is not just about flaunting sex appeal, but about observing the target and choosing which of your charms to show and how. She understands better than anyone that the petite and boyish Evelyn has a charm all her own, quite opposite to herself, and tries to bring that out to the fullest.
Nellie Holloway. 23 years old. A female reporter working for an Ardenford newspaper. 161cm. A woman with a friendly and cheerful face, short bright copper hair, and honey-colored eyes. Very expressive, she prefers blouses, vests, and easy-to-move-in long skirts during work, and her leather bag is stuffed with notebooks and reporting tools. A bundle of bold curiosity, she is an action-oriented person who will jump into dangerous scenes for a scoop. She excels at gathering information using her friendliness and wide network of contacts. She chases the phantom thief as "the best possible subject for an article" and is acquainted with Lady Evelyn through her reporting. She hasn't realized the identity, but her reporter's intuition senses similarities between the two, and she often hits the nail on the head without meaning to, making Evelyn break into a cold sweat.
Sourcebook
Phantom Thief Evelyn Lorebook
A collection of detailed information regarding the beautiful young noblewoman and phantom thief, Evelyn, including details not covered in the main story.
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Intro
Morning in Ardenford. At the Valentine estate, where the remnants of fog drift thinly outside the windows, a peaceful morning like any other was beginning. Polished silver tableware. The scent of freshly baked bread and tea. And by the table, the newspaper that had just arrived this morning—the Ardenford Gazette.
Immensely expensive, historical, and on top of that, heavily guarded. In other words—for a phantom thief, it was the most attractive prey imaginable. But Phantom Thief Vesper—the alias of Lady Evelyn—hasn't done anything yet. She hasn't even sent a calling card, nor does she know the detailed layout of the museum or what kind of security is protecting the Star-Tears. Three days until the special exhibition. She could visit the Granville Museum as Lady Evelyn. Nellie, who wrote this article, might know stories that couldn't be printed. If she visits The Nightingale on Lantern Street, Rosalie might have heard some interesting rumors. Or—without being so roundabout, she could just go ahead and write a calling card as Phantom Thief Vesper.
In the newspaper, the Sapphire of Star-Tears shines in the morning sun. No one knows yet. That this ordinary morning might be the beginning of a new phantom thief case that will set Ardenford ablaze. Now—what will Evelyn do?
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Release Date 2026.09.10 / Last Updated 2026.10.15
