When Malinda and Arthur landed on Coconut Island, it was just before dawn the following day.
With the White Crow, they could have arrived sooner.
But testing the White Crow's various capabilities had delayed them considerably.
On deck, Malinda looked at "Horton," who stood on the beach to welcome them. Although Arthur had told her in advance that he was a General Puppet, she still could not help exclaiming-
"That's impressive."
Her praise was directed at both Arthur and Robin, the Rebel.
Naturally, Malinda knew about Robin, the Rebel.
She even knew about Human Puppets.
However, Malinda had never seen a true Human Puppet.
Most of her knowledge came from written accounts.
"And very useful."
Arthur spoke with a light chuckle.
Then he lowered his voice.
"Have you told our cousin?"
At Arthur's choice of words, Malinda's eyes curved into crescents, her azure irises narrowing to slits. She could no longer suppress the smile on her lips.
"Of course.
I had to tell my only relative about our marriage immediately.
She was delighted.
All four feet nine inches of her practically leaped off her stool."
As Malinda spoke, she could no longer hold back and burst out laughing.
Then her voice grew very quiet as well.
"You know, she's still holding a grudge over you keeping her in suspense.
If she saw you now, she'd probably strike you with lightning."
"Would I, Arthur, fear a lightning strike?
Tsk, children's tables and chairs would actually suit our cousin better.
I'll send her a set."
Arthur put on a disdainful air.
Malinda, however, jumped in alarm.
Malinda knew all too well how sensitive her cousin, the Countess, was about her height. If Arthur really sent her a children's table and chairs, that family connection would be severed.
Although she did not truly