“…Very well.
Do you need me to accompany you?”
“Arlecchino probably still has official business to attend to; I won’t trouble you.”
“…Good.
Then I wish you a pleasant time at The Hearth.
If you need anything, come over anytime; I’ll be here.”
“Mm, goodbye.”
“Goodbye.”
After saying goodbye to each other, Columbina picked up the books and gracefully left the office.
He prepared to look around The Hearth; it had been a long time since he had been here.
As for Arlecchino, she sat back in the main seat and began to review the intelligence sent from various places in The Hearth.
After a while, when the matters were mostly handled, Arlecchino’s gaze suddenly caught the book Columbina had just given him, and he decided to open it and take a look.
One page.
Two pages.
Then more pages.
Arlecchino’s reading speed was very fast, and she soon reached the end of the book, but her brows slowly furrowed.
“This…
what is this book written about?”
“Why would Columbina buy this kind of book?”
This really didn’t fit Arlecchino’s impression of Columbina.
“Arlecchino.”
Suddenly, Arlecchino heard an ethereal voice coming from behind.
Years of cruel training made her subconsciously attack in that direction.
However, she didn’t hit anything.
“Wait, it’s me, Arlecchino.”
“Columbina?” Seeing clearly who it was, Arlecchino withdrew his attack.
“When did you come over?”
“I just arrived.
I just suddenly wanted to play that game of appearing suddenly behind you with Arlecchino.”
Columbina said with a light chuckle.
She still remembered that Arlecchino used to like playing this game with her.
She didn’t know if he was still interested now.
Hmm…
I’ll play this game with Sandrone later too.
“…Columbina, next time you arrive, just tell me directly.”
“Does Arlecchino not like playing this game with me?
It was clearly Arlecchino who started playing it with me in the beginning.”
Columbina asked in confusion.
Arlecchino:…
Silence is the Cambridge of tonight.
“By the way, was Arlecchino just reading the novel I gave you?”
Seeing Arlecchino not answering, Columbina “looked” again at the book that was already closed on the desk and asked curiously.
Hearing this, Arlecchino breathed a sigh of relief; finally, the topic that left her not knowing how to answer was no longer being discussed.
“Yes.”
“Has Arlecchino finished reading it?
How is it written?”
Speaking of this, Arlecchino fell silent again.
He deliberated on her wording for a moment and then asked cautiously, “Columbina, do you know what kind of novel you bought?”
“Eh?” Columbina shook his head and replied, “I don’t know.
It was recommended to me by Sandrone.”
Arlecchino’s pupils shook.
Sandrone…
recommended that Columbina buy this kind of novel?
What does she mean?
No, or rather, what is the relationship between them?
Could it be that the rumor circulating among the gossips within the Fatui is true?
Arlecchino felt it was necessary to re-examine those rumors.
“Is there a problem with this novel?
I haven’t had time to read it yet.”
Seeing Arlecchino not speaking for a long time, Columbina asked curiously.
Arlecchino considered for a moment and decided not to be the third party, saying, “Mm…
the book is very good.
Columbina, you can go back and read it carefully.”
“Oh, I see.”
Columbina felt relieved; it was good he hadn’t bought the wrong thing.
However, there were still a bit too many books, so he would give a few to Sandrone later.
Since Arlecchino said it was good, Sandrone should also like it. Follow the newest chapters on novelping.com.
At this moment, footsteps sounded outside the door, and Arlecchino and Columbina both subconsciously looked toward the door; it was a Fatui Soldier.
“Enter.” Arlecchino sat back in the main seat and said indifferently.
“Lady Servant, oh, and also Lady Damselette.”
The person entered, respectfully bowed to the two, and then took out two envelopes.
“Lord Sandrone instructed me to deliver letters to both of you.
The message is ‘It is time for the tea party.’ Since Lady Damselette is also here, I will present them together.”
“Mm,” Arlecchino nodded.
“Bring them here.
Tell Sandrone for me that ‘Arlecchino will attend on time.’ You may go.”
“Yes!”
The person presented their respective invitations and then respectfully withdrew.
Columbina took the tea party invitation, a faint smile rising on her lips.
Sandrone, you really did send me an invitation after all.
I really miss the snacks at Sandrone’s tea party, the tea he brews himself, and also…
Columbina suddenly stopped thinking.
What was he just thinking about?
“Columbina?”
“Hm?”
When Columbina came back to her senses again, she found that Arlecchino had already stood by his side.
When did she…
Columbina suddenly realized that her state was really a bit off.
“Columbina, perhaps you should rest for a while.”
As a friend, Arlecchino suggested this.
Columbina understood her meaning and nodded.
“Thank you, I will, Arlecchino.”
“It’s almost noon; do you need to stay for lunch?
You can join the children.”
“No need, I have an appointment with Sandrone.”
Arlecchino was surprised again.
Could it be that his guess was correct, and they had already developed to that kind of relationship?
Of course, on the surface, Arlecchino remained calm, without even the slightest change in micro-expression.
“Very well.
Then I will see you off.”
“Mm.”