Fontaine, Palais Mermonia.
After leaving the Wonderland Space, Li Qiuzhi came here and told the guards he wanted to see Clorinde. Of course, his real aim was to see Furina and Neuvillette.
However, they were not people he could see simply by asking, so he had asked for Clorinde instead.
After all, back at the Opera Epiclese, Furina had said he could have Clorinde bring him in to see her. Then he could tell her he wanted to meet Neuvillette and ask her to take him over.
He imagined she would not refuse such a small favor.
"Certainly. Please wait a moment." The guard at the Palais Mermonia seemed to recognize Li Qiuzhi. He nodded and went inside to announce him.
While he waited, Lumine and Paimon also teleported out of the Wonderland Space.
According to them, Lyney and the others had successfully secured approval to perform at the Opera Epiclese. They could go set up the venue today, and Lumine and Paimon planned to take a look.
However, it would probably be a few more days before the actual performance. After all, besides waiting their turn, they also needed some advance publicity. That was the normal procedure.
Lumine and Paimon headed toward the Opera Epiclese. After waiting another ten-odd seconds, Li Qiuzhi saw Clorinde walk out in black high heels, wearing her blue tilted hat.
Her expression was as cool and imposing as when they first met, betraying no change in emotion.
"Good morning, Miss Clorinde." Li Qiuzhi greeted her with a smile.
Clorinde nodded in acknowledgment and returned his greeting before continuing, "Are you here to see Lady Furina? Follow me."
"Sorry for the trouble."
Li Qiuzhi followed Clorinde into the Palais Mermonia.
A cape of overlapping dark blue and black layers hung down the cool, aloof woman's