While the Stellaron Hunters, Lumine, Paimon, and the others returned to their rooms to rest-
Furina was strutting down the streets of the Court of Fontaine, looking thoroughly pleased with herself, with three sea creatures floating beside her.
"Er... Miss Furina, is it really all right for us to parade down the street like this?"
Lord Usher, in octopus form, noticed many people of Fontaine staring in shock at Furina, himself, and his companions.
"Miss Furina has finally made it through her hardships. Naturally, she wants to bring us along to show off what she can do now~"
The crab floating in the air, Miss Chevreuse, waved her two little pincers as she answered proudly.
"Although this is indeed rather ostentatious, just this once will be fine. Miss Furina, you must mind your manners as a lady."
The strictest of them, the seahorse Lady Hévémara, said that just this once would be fine.
"I know, I know. You're all linked to my thoughts, so don't speak in front of people~"
Furina's cheerful expression made it quite clear that she was in a very good mood.
"Hey, boss, Ms. Nightingale and Mr. Sunday aren't with Furina. What do we do?"
"Also, at some point, three Hydro summons appeared beside her. They were clearly summoned with the Hydro Archon's power. Are we really going to make a move?"
[What? The intel was fake?]
[Then we really can't act rashly. Wait for word and keep watching her!]
A surprised male voice issued orders from the other end of something resembling a telephone, then hurriedly hung up.
At that moment, more than one party was paying attention to Furina. A tall, handsome woman with white hair and black streaks at the front scrutinized Furina and the three sea creatures beside her with her peculiar