Some time later, Furina, having finished her breakfast, emerged from her room.
Today, Furina wore a blue hat, a white inner top with a fitted dark blue jacket over it, adorned with a few decorations, and white shorts, which made people unconsciously feel her warmth and the youthful vitality of a girl.
Outside the door stood a tall, purple figure.
Clorinde, a name most people in Fontaine had heard of, because this name represented the strongest Duelist in all of Fontaine!
And similarly, Clorinde was also one of the regular guards protecting the Hydro Archon.
Unless a judgment absolutely required her intervention, she mostly served as a guard during Furina's travels.
As Furina stepped out, she noticed Furina's steps were a bit unsteady, seeming a little weak.
Is this... ill?
Clorinde instinctively wondered, but quickly dismissed the thought; after all, even though Furina was sometimes "exaggerated," she was still a god. How could a god fall ill?
Perhaps it was for some other reason...
Also, did Lady Furina put on makeup today? That lipstick is so red...
Clorinde found it a bit strange; usually, Furina hardly ever wore makeup, but today?
Her gaze swept across Furina's lips. Clorinde was only slightly curious but didn't ask anything, merely nodding respectfully and saying:
"Ms. Furina."
"Oh, it's Clorinde! Long time no see!"
"Um... Ms. Furina, we just met last week."
"Ah... ah, yes! A few days' absence feels like such a long, long time to me!"
Furina gave a dry laugh, her cheeks inexplicably flushed, and she shot an exceptionally displeased look at Liu Yuan beside her.
Big bad girl! My lips are all swollen from kissing! It'll be noticeable!
Liu Yuan, the "culprit," said nothing, a slight smile playing on her lips.
Leaving Palais Mermonia, accompanied by her guards, the group took an aquabus to the Opera Epiclese.
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Meanwhile, at the Opera Epiclese.
Today's schedule at the Opera Epiclese primarily consisted of two trials and several performances.
The specific live arrangement depended on how quickly those two trials concluded. If they finished quickly, both trials could be over by morning; if slow, it might take the entire day for the trials.
This would then postpone the performances originally scheduled for today.
After all, although "Opera House" is in the name of the Opera Epiclese, its actual purpose is still for trials.
At this moment, in a room, several figures were busily preparing.
"Freminet, put that prop over there. Remember to be careful not to trigger it!"
"Okay."
"Lynette, are all those paths ready?"
"Ready."
"Hmm, that's good..."
The figure wearing a black magician's top hat sighed in relief, feeling more or less nervous.
After a period of street magic performances in Fontaine, Lyney had accumulated a certain popularity, and with the help of the Fatui, Lyney successfully obtained the opportunity to perform at the Opera Epiclese.
What he had to do was use a grand magic show to make everyone feel the charm of his magic!
This would not only fulfill his own dream but also facilitate the subsequent progress of his father's plan.
However... it was his first time on such a large stage...
Before, he had only performed magic on the streets, mere small-scale tricks. Now, on such a grand stage, with so many spectators below, Lyney couldn't help but feel a little nervous, repeatedly checking if the props needed for today's performance were alright.
Hope today's performance goes smoothly...
Lyney murmured softly in his heart.
Suddenly, the door was pushed open, and a Fatui walked in. Instantly, the eyes of the three people in the room converged on the Fatui.
The Fatui said nothing, only nodded respectfully, then placed the note in his hand on the table by the door, and without any hesitation, closed the door and left.
Lynette reached out, and a subtle breeze lifted the note. Without touching it, Lynette read it, and then passed the note to Lyney.
Lyney took the note, read its contents, and was silent for a moment.
"Brother..."
"It's fine, Lynette. This is good news, after all, if the Hydro Archon also approves of my magic, it can make my popularity grow even faster."
Lyney smiled easily. The content of the note was simple: "Hydro Archon appears, trial proceeds as usual."
He had originally thought that the Hydro Archon would disappear again for a few days, and the trial would also be suspended for a few days, so they would perform this morning. But it turned out she only "disappeared" for one day this time?
It was a bit unexpected, but overall, it didn't affect his performance.
Flames surged, and the note in his hand turned to ash in an instant.
Lyney looked at Lynette and Freminet with a slight apology, "I'm sorry, Lynette, Freminet, for making you come to the Opera House so early this morning with me."
"No need, Brother, after all, I'm your assistant," Lynette said softly.
Freminet nodded beside him, not speaking, but clearly agreeing with what Lynette said.
Watching his younger siblings speak like this, Lyney smiled and nodded.
"Mm."
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