When the bell of Big Ben struck eight times, over a dozen boys and girls climbed out of a backstreet window, each agilely extending their hands.
Some ascended to the rooftop following the wall's protrusions, others slid down into alleys, then stealthily blended with the crowd on the streets, while the remaining children inside started the cleaning work.
According to Jacob, the children took turns stealing in shifts every three days and also switched blocks in order to avoid drawing the attention of the officers at the Administration Bureau.
But still, if they remained long enough in Langdon City, every child would eventually become a familiar face at the Administration Bureau.
However, the officers were very aware that the petty thieves scattered throughout Langdon, like eyes spread across a map of Langdon, could see and hear many secrets.
And they only stole small items like change and pocket watches from pedestrians, which did not cause much harm.
