The Phantom Thief’s Confession

Steps

1. Meet Hugo on Sixth Street

Dialogue

 Commission Description

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Meet Hugo on Sixth Street and walk to the video store together.

You meet up with Hugo at the metro entrance on Sixth Street

(Speak to Hugo)

Hugo: Thank you, Manager, for coming to pick me up.

Hugo: Without you, I might have gotten lost on this long journey.

So you’re bad with directions.

Hugo: Well... Not exactly.

Hugo: If I were really bad with directions, I doubt I’d have made it this far.

I nearly fell for it!

Hugo: Hey! Don’t “almost” fall for it!

Hugo: But I really have gotten lost before...

Hugo: ...on the path of life.

Hugo: Manager, it looks like your face twitched.

Can you come up with a new joke?

Hugo: Since you’re asking for it... I guess it’s time for me to start saying weird things.

Hugo: “I once heard the alarm sound from the most heavily guarded vault in New Eridu.”

Hugo: But what really triggered the alarm in my heart was the starlight that fell when your eyelashes trembled under the moonlight.

Unsubscribe.

Hugo: Don’t be so heartless, Manager!

Hugo: Alright, enough joking around.

Hugo: Let’s slowly walk to the video store.

(While following Hugo)

Hugo: I’m not talking your ear off, am I?

Hugo: If you’d like me to keep it down...

Hugo: I’ll keep the strange comments to a minimum.

(Upon reaching Random Play)

Hugo: This place really feels like home~

(Speak to Hugo)

Hugo: We’re here! Shall we go inside now?

This is a rare opportunity...

Let’s head to the second floor and sit down!

Hugo: I didn’t know your shop had a second floor... Well then, I’ll go up.

You go to the second floor of the video store with Hugo...

Hugo: If I’m not mistaken, this should be your room, right?

Hugo: Hmm... It definitely feels like your style.

Hugo: In that case, I should do something to repay you...

Hugo: How about we exchange some intel?

Hugo: You can ask me anything, anything at all—

Hugo: I promise to tell the truth.

Hugo: That’s a very dangerous promise for a phantom thief.

I want to know about your preferences.

Hugo: Oh, it seems like you really care about me.

Hugo: But come to think of it, I don’t really seem to have any particular preferences...

Hugo: Does watching those fools at TOPS get all worked up count? Also, stirring up some trouble to keep the mayor on edge... Oh, and taunting Lycaon is always amusing...

Hugo: Haha, of course, none of these are exactly preferences—just a few of my little guilty pleasures.

Hugo: If I had to put it into words... I enjoy that thrill that makes my heart race.

Hugo’s lips curl slightly, his eyes gleaming with excitement as if recalling a scene from a memory.
He deftly spins the coin between his fingers, his tone is casual yet carrying an unmistakable hint of fervor.

Hugo: It is the rush of walking on a razor’s edge. The pleasure of easily breaking through an unbreachable barrier, the thrill of being pursued by everyone, yet still managing to walk away with a laugh... Freedom.

Hugo: It doesn’t sound like the healthiest state of mind, does it?

Hugo: But that’s okay. I’ve lived with this version of myself for many years... No one understands or accepts me better than I do.

Hugo: That’s what I really mean.

I want to learn about your social connections.

Hugo: My social connection are surprisingly simple—they can probably be divided into three categories.

Hugo: Allies, enemies, and those who don’t matter.

Hugo: Vivian, along with some of my informants, are my allies.

Hugo: As for enemies... There are too many to count, and I can’t be bothered.

What about me then?

Hugo: Of course, you fall under the “ally” category. Were you expecting a different answer?

Hugo: Setting personal feelings aside, I wouldn’t want to become enemies with the illustrious Lord Phaethon either.

Hugo: If that were so, I’d probably not make it past the first episode.

What about Lycaon?

Hugo: ...

Hugo: He’s... a bit complicated.

Hugo: You know, the world is always full of contradictions yet remains unified. A cat can be both alive and dead, I can exist in both light and shadow, and the Mockingbird can be both a hero and a villain—

Hugo: So he and I can be both friends and nemeses.

Hugo: Of course, that’s just my answer for now... Who knows, it might change over time.

Hugo: Who knows...

I’m curious about your opinion of me.

Hugo: Eh? I’m pretty sure I mentioned this before.

Hugo: Manager, in my eyes, you’re incredibly strong, kind, capable... and really, really lucky. The world needs—

Stop!

This is so embarrassing!

Hugo: Is that so? But every word I said is true.

Hugo: You’ve probably guessed it already... Before I decided to team up with you, I secretly did a background check on you.

Hugo: And the result was even more impressive than I expected.

Hugo: In the past, I used to wonder why so many people in New Eridu were willing to risk their lives for you, for Phaethon...

Hugo: I even wondered if you and your sibling might be skilled in some kind of dark magic...

Hugo: Thinking about it now, it actually makes sense. Birds of a feather flock together—that’s just how it is.

Hugo: So, are you satisfied with this answer?

Hugo: Even if you’re not satisfied, there’s nothing you can do... Because I am being absolutely honest with you.

Hugo: I won’t change my heart.

Hugo: Alright, it’s getting late. I’ll take my leave now.

Hugo: Thank you for the invitation. If there’s a chance next time, I’ll invite you to my gallery.

Significant Trust increase with Hugo Vlad

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