Lies Become Reality: 4
1. Magician (Trust Level: 10 million+)(Additional bonus acquired)
2. Hacker (Trust Level: 15 million+)(Additional bonus acquired)
3. Ventriloquist (Trust Level: 15 million+)(Additional bonus acquired)
4. The Scholar-Warrior (Passive Skill)(Trust Level: 20 million+)(Grants an additional 5% Trust bonus to other abilities)
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Cifera's gaze was immediately drawn to The Scholar-Warrior's Trust Level of 20 million+.
If she remembered correctly, this ability had only been at 10 million+ that morning before their escape. Yet in just a few hours, it had skyrocketed to 20 million+.
This explosive growth rate was nothing short of terrifying.
After all, each Trust point represented an individual who genuinely believed in her mastery of that ability. These were verified figures from the System, devoid of any inflated metrics.
After a moment's reflection, Cifera realized it made sense. The series of actions she had performed this morning had been incredibly visual and impactful. If animated into GIFs, they were bound to go viral.
Seeing these incredibly difficult maneuvers performed by a beautiful girl dressed as a Catgirl inevitably piqued the curiosity of onlookers.
Each time someone took the time to understand her, her Trust increased by one.
The reason these high-difficulty stunts didn't unlock an ability like "Parkour Master" was simple: these weren't fabricated lies, but genuine capabilities granted by her Cipher Template.
For the original Cipher from the source material, executing these feats was effortless.
Furthermore, anyone newly acquainted with her could easily verify her intellectual abilities from yesterday. While some might not delve deeply enough to fully believe in them, the impression of her being both scholarly and martial was firmly planted in their minds.
Therefore, it was entirely logical that "The Scholar-Warrior" Ability currently boasted the highest Trust Level among all her skills.
Although the Trust Levels of her other Abilities were rising more slowly than "The Scholar-Warrior," they were certain to surge as her Popularity continued to skyrocket.
The fact that her total Trust across all Abilities had already exceeded ten million served as proof.
Moreover, "The Scholar-Warrior" was a classic late-game skill, poised to explode into explosive power once fully developed. Prioritizing its growth first was undoubtedly the most strategic approach.
Once the initial wave of prosperity trickles down, Cifera's abilities will receive a massive boost.
Ah, the future is bright!
Now, I need to keep working hard and make sure this bright future doesn't slip away.
With that thought, Cifera knew it was time to start preparing for tonight's heist: stealing the "Starry Light."
She left the milk tea shop.
Cifera precisely tossed her empty cup into the roadside recycling bin and clapped her hands with satisfaction.
Wealth Value secured, Popularity soaring, and Ability Trust Level in excellent shape... Her mood was as radiant as the clear blue sky overhead.
"Alright, break time's over~"
She murmured to herself, a mischievous yet expectant smile curving her lips.
"Now, where should I explore next?"
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[Cifera's way too relaxed! She's completely disregarding the Pursuit Team.]
[Ever since she successfully shook off the Pursuit Team this morning, her whole vibe has shifted. It's like watching a travel vlog now!]
[Seriously, if Cifera hosted a travel show, I'd definitely watch!]
[Exactly! Her looks are honestly just as stunning as her talents. It's pure eye candy! Cifera's truly a woman blessed by the heavens!]
[Yeah, say more! I love hearing you guys praise my wife.]
[Who's gonna piss on the guy above to wake him up?]
[I'll do it! ! !]
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As the Bullet Comments once again erupted into declarations of waifu worship, Cifera lifted her head. Her gaze pierced through the bustling street, locking onto a towering landmark several blocks away—the headquarters of the Starry Jewels Group.
The building's deep blue glass facade reflected the sunlight with a cold, luxurious brilliance, resembling an enormous sapphire embedded in the city's skyline. Its minimalist, modern design featured sleek, sharp lines that exuded an undeniable sense of wealth and authority.
In simpler terms, it was clearly a place for the rich.
Having pinpointed her target, Cifera set off with brisk steps, blending into the flow of pedestrians along the sidewalk.
The crowded streets made the coat she was wearing all the more effective. Unless she came face-to-face with a fan who recognized her, she remained largely undisturbed.
At that moment, Cifera appeared to be strolling leisurely, like an ordinary tourist captivated by the shop windows around her.
Beneath the shadow of her hood, her keen eyes moved like state-of-the-art scanners, discreetly capturing every detail of her surroundings:
The width of the streets, peak pedestrian traffic hours, the angles of surveillance cameras at intersections, even the patrol routes of police cars parked along the roadside...
Each piece of information rapidly coalesced in her mind, constructing a three-dimensional map of the city and potential routes for action or retreat.
As she drew closer, the oppressive presence of the Starry Building loomed ever larger.
The building's base housed the Starry Jewels Flagship Store, the city's largest and most prestigious jewelry boutique, occupying three full floors.
Its massive floor-to-ceiling display windows gleamed impeccably, the carefully arranged lighting cascading like golden waterfalls, bathing the exhibited jewels in a dazzling, iridescent radiance.
Diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds... rare gems of every hue glittered under specialized spotlights, casting a hypnotic allure that drew countless passersby to pause and linger.
The colossal "Starry Jewels" logo shimmered in platinum above the entrance, where stern-faced security guards in crisp uniforms stood sentinel, their sharp eyes scanning the flow of people entering and exiting.
Starting from the fourth floor, the core operational areas of the Starry Jewels Group began, with security levels significantly enhanced.
There, one could find the offices of Starry Group employees and executives, the studios of top designers, and a tightly guarded security control center.
On the top floor, the structure was particularly unique: an aerial exhibition hall resembling a crystal palace, constructed from reinforced glass and alloy frameworks. Sunlight streamed through its domed ceiling, faintly revealing the silhouettes of meticulously arranged interior lighting.
Cifera knew that the "Starry Light," the flagship treasure Liu Ruyan had mentioned, was housed there.
Tonight, in this cloud-piercing exhibition hall hundreds of meters above the ground, overlooking the entire city, the "Starry Light" and various other treasures would be auctioned off for charity.
Cifera imagined that the passage leading to the top floor would undoubtedly be protected by an extremely rigorous security system.
But for her, wasn't this precisely the perfect stage for her performance?
"Under the sunlight, this exhibition hall really does look like a giant, sparkling crystal," she mused. "Tsk tsk, they certainly know how to pick a location."
She clicked her tongue softly, her voice betraying no hint of nervousness, only excitement:
"Hiding the most dazzling star closest to the heavens—making people look up in awe, yet leaving them in despair... How intriguing~"
Drawing her gaze from the rooftop, Cifera smiled faintly, looking like an ordinary customer as she strolled leisurely toward the main store on the ground floor.
She knew a press conference would be held on the rooftop later, giving her the perfect opportunity to greet Liu Ruyan.
Though they had a private agreement, as a Phantom Thief, she naturally had to deliver a proper pre-heist announcement.
And, of course, scout the place out while I'm here~
When the live stream viewers realized Cifera had actually arrived at the city's—and the nation's—largest jewelry store, most immediately grasped the implication:
Kitty Phantom Thief is targeting Starry Jewels, the main store renowned as the best and most heavily guarded in the country!
After a brief, incredulous pause, the bullet comments erupted like a dam bursting, instantly flooding the entire screen!