Chapter 322

She saw that two-tailed cat-girl with her back to Lu Shu, her pair of cat-paw pads dancing rapidly.

With a 'whoosh', she disappeared.

But the Knave still saw the complex emotions flickering in the cat-girl's eyes.

"Go find your other cats, don't come looking for me again."

Did her words feel filled with some kind of misunderstanding and jealousy?

Tsk tsk.

A love triangle drama?

This is common in Fontaine's plays.

Looking back, Lu Shu was chasing after her with a confused face.

Although his steps were hurried, they seemed to carry a sense of helpless frustration.

That's right.

Just like that.

At this moment, Lu Shu was cursing internally.

All sorts of confusion.

In the days they were apart, what kind of novels did Qi Qi Liangliang read, hey?!

Σ(っOДO;)っ...

He didn't remember having an extraordinarily intimate relationship with Qi Qi Liangliang?

In his memory, during the time on the boat from Inazuma to Mondstadt, there were indeed some seemingly boundary-crossing behavioral hints.

For example, when he was lying lazily on the deck for a nap.

Qi Qi Liangliang would occasionally run over and snuggle into his arms like a docile little kitten.

The two of them enjoyed the pleasant time of the sea breeze and the sunshine together.

However, there was nothing to it.

It just looked like they were a couple to outsiders.

But in reality?

It was just a simple cat-owner holding their cat while basking in the warm sun.

There was no romantic atmosphere at all.

It felt just like Xiangling.

Even though there was very little fabric, it just couldn't get lewd!

QAQ

How did he become a heartless man after leaving for half a month and coming back?

What the hell?

What did Qi Qi Liangliang experience in half a month?

Lu Shu felt incredibly bewildered.

Suddenly, his peripheral vision caught a glimpse of a woman on a nearby bench in black, white, and red, who was both elegant and stern, and his footsteps paused.

When he looked back, Qi Qi Liangliang was nowhere to be seen.

Forget it.

Since he ran into her, he might as well meet this 'deep and unrevealing' big sister known as the 'Knave'!

Lu Shu smiled lightly.

He turned around.

He walked steadily toward the bench.

The Fourth Harbinger of the Fatui, codenamed 'The Knave', Lady Arlecchino.

Hmm?

She gave off an aura so powerful it was impossible to ignore.

Even Lin Ni, who was usually suave and informal.

Beside her, he consciously restrained his usual joking and teasing demeanor, replacing it with a serious and earnest look.

His words and actions appeared exceptionally cautious and measured.

"Oh my, is that Lin Ni?"

"Won't you introduce me to this big sister?"

Lu Shu pretended not to know her and waved at Lin Ni with a smile.

At this very moment, the Knave, Arlecchino, was sitting on the bench in an extremely elegant posture.

A pair of exquisite high heels cleverly accentuated the curves of her feet.

It's just that?

Lu Shu really couldn't appreciate this pair of shoes.

Even for a Knave with such a powerful aura, these shoes must be hard to wear; her feet must be very sore and tired, right?

She had her fingers interlaced, resting gently on her crossed legs.

Her every gesture was as elegant as a noble's, and she remained calm and composed.

A white, slim-fit suit jacket, tailored perfectly, with a delicate texture.

It accentuated her graceful figure to the fullest.

It further highlighted the nobility and elegance in her bones.

Lu Shu silently swept his gaze over the places that couldn't be described in detail.

Tsk tsk.

This big sister is truly deep and unrevealing.

"You!"

Lin Ni gritted his teeth.

You are not allowed to be disrespectful to Father.

"Lu..."

Arlecchino waved her hand, signaling Lin Ni to be quiet.

Just as she was about to stand up, preparing to welcome the distinguished guest with the most grand etiquette.

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Lu Shu waved his hand slightly, signaling that she didn't need to be so formal.

"Don't get up, just sit like that."

"..."

Arlecchino's words came to an abrupt halt, a flash of confusion crossing her face.

What kind of person is this?

I don't get it at all.

According to common sense, when a big shot of this level arrives, one should naturally stand up to welcome them.

But the other party was so casual, which actually made her feel a bit at a loss.

After a moment of hesitation, Arlecchino decided to follow Lu Shu's wishes and didn't stand up, maintaining her elegant sitting posture with her legs crossed.

Tsk tsk.

Walking along the way, Lu Shu kept observing.

It is said that the Knave is also a creation of the Ordo Narcissenkreuz.

Later, the society was liquidated, and the Knave was sent to the House of the Hearth as an orphan.

After witnessing the director's actions, she killed the previous director, and then the Tsaritsa saw that Arlecchino had the strength, so she let her take her place.

Arlecchino cares very much about the children under her, which is similar to the director of the Ordo Narcissenkreuz.

After all, Caterpillar, who can transform between a Hilichurl and a 'human', has appeared.

As a being born from Rene's secret ritual, injecting wisdom and consciousness into a Hilichurl's body.

Back then, 'Carter' was granted the title of 'Pupa of the Phantasmal Butterfly' by the society, which corresponds to his current name, 'Caterpillar'.

Meaning caterpillar.

It can also be considered as Rene's hope that he could eventually pupate into a butterfly and become a real human!