The British Museum held over eight million artifacts, most of which came from various countries.
Of course, the largest share—known to all—came from the number one country in the East: Dragon Nation of Huaxia.
But a single letter that arrived in the morning suddenly put the museum's more than eight million artifacts at risk.
"Director, I think it's necessary to notify the Enforcement Bureau. He already struck twice last week and made off with artifacts worth more than two million!"
The Head of Security spoke with a serious expression.
At this moment, the museum director and the heads of various departments were all gathered in the conference room.
Originally, they were in a meeting when security at the entrance suddenly received a letter from "Kaitō Kid" and rushed it in.
"This Kaitō Kid committed two heists in one week and got away clean both times. The Enforcement Bureau still hasn't caught him. He must have some skills."
Another department head nodded in agreement.
"Plus, before he makes a move, he always sends a warning letter to private collectors ahead of time!"
The director sat in his chair, picked up the warning letter from the envelope, and read it aloud with a mocking tone.
"At the moment I cross the boundary of dates, I will become the Knight of the Moonlight and descend upon the British Museum. Prepare yourselves for my challenge!"
After reading it, the director sneered and tossed the letter onto the table.
"He's only stolen from private collections before. Just small-time stuff. Do you know where he's aiming now?"
"The British Museum! The most sacred collection hall in our empire!"
"Tyce, do you really have so little confidence in your security team?"
Tyce was the Head of Security for the British Museum, overseeing an entire security force of more than three hundred personnel.
During the day, two hundred guards were on duty. Even at night, over one hundred staff were stationed.
Although the museum had over eight million artifacts, only about one percent were on public display—around ninety thousand items.
If you hold the position, you have to take the responsibility.
Since the director had spoken, Tyce could only accept it.
"I'll arrange for the guards to be on high alert and strengthen our defenses."
To the director, the warning letter was nothing more than a joke.
This was the British Museum, not some private collector's exhibit.
"That damn Kaitō Kid! If he dares to come, we'll make sure he never leaves!"
"Tyce, I'm leaving this matter to you!"
"The rest of the departments must cooperate fully with Tyce's security work!"
All the department heads responded in unison.
Out in the suburbs, inside a house, Zhang Yang was analyzing the British Museum's security systems.
Half a month ago, Zhang Yang transmigrated to this parallel world and awakened the Kaitō Kid System Template!
At this time yesterday, Zhang Yang received a mission from the system.
[Ding!]
[Mission received: Steal a British Museum artifact—"Tianmu Glazed Bowl," a lost relic from Dragon Nation!]
[Mission reward: Gain access to the Kaitō Kid Skill Roulette and randomly obtain one Kaitō Kid skill!]
The system could grant Zhang Yang all the abilities of Kaitō Kid, but only after he completed missions.
One week ago, Zhang Yang stole an item from a private collector using Kaitō Kid's abilities—it was a piece of cake.
Soon, the name Kaitō Kid spread quickly.
But the British Museum's security was way tighter than any private collector's.
[Ding!]
[Successfully used Kaitō Kid Skill Trial Card. Duration: 24 hours. All Kaitō Kid skills can be used during this time!]
The Kaitō Kid System had a points shop. Zhang Yang could earn points by stealing valuables. The system would calculate points based on the item's worth—about one point per 10.000 US dollars.
In the points shop, Zhang Yang could exchange for Kaitō Kid's skills or timed trial cards.
There were also all sorts of gadgets—like smoke bombs, knockout gas, rubber decoys—all clearly priced in the shop.
Since the British Museum was heavily guarded, Zhang Yang used the trial card he got from completing his first mission.
This trial card let him use all of Kaitō Kid's abilities. Even though it only lasted twenty-four hours, that was more than enough.
Zhang Yang picked up the phone on the table. Right now, the screen was full of push notifications from the platform.
Not only had the British Museum received the warning letter, but Zhang Yang had also posted it online, causing quite a stir.
This mission from the system required him to steal a relic from Dragon Nation that had been lost during the invasion over a century ago—the Tianmu Glazed Bowl.
"British Museum Receives Kaitō Kid's Warning Letter!"
"Director Responds Head-On to Kaitō Kid!"
"Mystery Thief: Decoding Kaitō Kid's Letter!"
All sorts of headlines were blowing up online. Everyone was watching closely.
[What the heck? Kaitō Kid is making a move again? And this time, the target is the British Museum?]
[Oh my god! Is he really gonna pull it off?!]
[Over eight million artifacts, and seven million of them came from other countries. Finally, a hero steps up!]
[You old geezers from Britain! Heard you've been getting robbed blind lately? I climbed the firewall just to watch the show!]
[What the hell? You guys actually support a thief?]
[I just can't stand the British Museum. Why can't I support Kaitō Kid?]
Zhang Yang posted the warning letter under the name "Kaitō Kid."
After it was published, it got massive attention. His follower count in the backend exploded.
Soon after, the British Museum's official account posted a response from the director.
"We've received Kaitō Kid's warning letter!"
"But everyone, please trust the British Museum, and trust our security team!"
"Kaitō Kid, we're ready for you!"
"Tonight at eight o'clock, the British Museum will livestream the event for the entire internet. Come and face us if you dare!"
The comment section had tens of thousands of heated responses, with many users hopping the firewall from Dragon Nation.
[That old British fart actually wants to go head-to-head?]
[Their security team has over three hundred people—not just there to stand around!]
[Livestreaming the whole thing? Isn't this the classic tactic of provocation from Dragon Nation?]
[Kaitō Kid dared to send out a warning letter in advance. You think he's scared of their so-called inescapable net?]
[There's always someone better out there. Whoever loses this round is gonna be seriously embarrassed!]
Instead of handling it carefully, the director publicly responded on the British Museum's official account.
He openly accepted Kaitō Kid's challenge!
With both sides facing off, it naturally drew even more attention.
As for deciphering the warning letter, it wasn't all that hard.
[The letter says he'll "become the Knight of the Moonlight," so he's definitely showing up at night!]
[Oh my god! The Knight of the Moonlight! I was nearby last time—I saw it with my own eyes! White tux on a rooftop, looked amazing!]
["Crossing the boundary of dates" marks the time he'll appear. Becoming the Knight of the Moonlight might be how he shows up!]
[How he shows up? Moonlight Knight has superpowers—don't tell me Kaitō Kid has powers too?]
[Hahaha! Summon an army of mummies to stomp the British Museum!]
British Museum. Dragon Nation's artifact. The Tianmu Glazed Bowl.
Zhang Yang was absolutely stealing it.
Not even Jesus could stop him.