The Phantom Thief Steals the Dawn

The Phantom Thief Steals the Dawn 그 괴도는 새벽을 훔친다

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Author: 강여로
Total Chapters: 6 Volumes (5 Main + 1 Extra)
 
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Translators: ToraLatte. Editors: ToraLatte
Release Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

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BL (227)Romance (224)Doting Love Interest (142)Fantasy (90)Action (75)Adventure (69)Slowburn (57)

Synopsis

“The Phantom Thief Astar has appeared!”

Astar, a phantom thief, is renowned for stealing items with unique powers called “Ashtartes,” treasures of the empire that are blessed by the gods. He is also known for pilfering valuables from the nobility to distribute among the common folk, which has garnered him a legendary status. During one of his heists, while securing an Ashtarte, he crosses paths with a mysterious individual named Aeon.

Aeon: “As expected, this one’s indeed a fake. If so, where’s the real one?”

Astar: “If the Ashtarte approves of me, then the original must be where I am.”

Upon discovering a man at the scene, Astar employs sleeping incense to conceal his tracks. While he escapes unscathed, Astar remains intrigued by the enigma of Aeon’s identity – a mysterious figure acknowledged by the crown prince and esteemed by the nobility.

Aeon: “… My name is Aeon Worth.”

Astar: “A pleasure to meet you, Monsieur Worth. I’m Chloe Evanchester.”

Astar realizes that Aeon, whom he met by chance, knows about the treasure he’s been chasing, called “Dawn” – Astar’s ultimate goal. He then goes undercover as Aeon’s physician.

“As the audience wishes, shall we have some fun?”

 


 

Character Introduction:

Aeon Worth (Gong/Top): A mysterious individual whom even the nobility cannot disregard. He possesses a significant secret regarding his origin. Afflicted with Hannarai disease, he harbors a deep-seated rage towards a certain individual. His obsession with Astar grows whenever Astar shows him any favor. Aeon is invariably found wherever Astar is present.

Chloe Evanchester (Su/Bottom): Known as Astar, a phantom thief renowned for acquiring Ashtartes. Revered by the masses and despised by the aristocracy, he adeptly pilfers treasures using his exceptional skills in disguise and acting. He is a captivating figure, exuding strong showmanship and possessing immense self-esteem.

 


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  1. Idk where else to find info abt this novel but it looks interesting 🫶 may I ask around how many chapters there are in each volume? Thank you 💖

    • Not quite sure in the end, as I’m not following the web novel version’s pacing. (WN has slightly different chapter divisions that break in the middle of sections of text in LN)

      However, here is the WN to LN conversion. I expect the total chapter count will be a bit less than described here, as each WN chapter is only roughly 3.3-3.5k characters, and each chapter I translate here is 5k – 8.5k. (So maybe half to 2/3 as many? Perhaps near 122 total.)For context, currently I have started arc 3 out of 4 of Volume 1.

      Volume 1: Chapter 1 ~ Chapter 32 – 4 arcs
      Volume 2: Chapter 32 ~ Chapter 65 – 4 arcs
      Volume 3: Chapter 66 ~ Chapter 100 – 3 arcs
      Volume 4: Chapter 100 ~ Chapter 132 – 3 arcs
      Volume 5: Chapter 133 ~ Chapter 162 – 4 arcs + epilogue
      (Side Story Volume): SS Chapter 1 ~ SS Chapter 24 – 3 arcs

      Hope this helps. 😊