"I thought you would have considered it more, Navia. I didn't expect you to be even more determined than your father after hearing the plan."
In Navia's bedroom, lying next to her best friend, Clorinde spoke softly. Just a short while ago, after hearing a summary of the renovation plan from Lu Li, Navia had agreed almost without thinking, her attitude even more resolute than Callas's.
"I think it's a good proposal, don't you?" Navia, who had been about to fall asleep, said drowsily. "Whether for safety or for the benefit of everyone in the Beryl Region, I can only see the positives. So why not agree? Although it will be difficult at first, as long as we work together, we can achieve it..."
"I grew up in the Beryl Region, so I'm more aware of the hidden safety issues that need to be addressed. The last time I helped an old lady home, I noticed the dilapidated stairs and the leaking sewers... So, I really think Lu Li's proposal is necessary."
Hearing her friend's words, Clorinde grew thoughtful. "In that case, if there's anything I can do to help, just ask..."
"Actually, there is," Navia said with a grin. "Clorinde, aren't you Lady Furina's bodyguard? That means you work at the Palais Mermonia, right? A project of this scale is too much for just the Spina di Rosula and the people of the Beryl Region. But if we have help and funding from the Palais Mermonia, the pressure will be much less. But you know how inefficient the bureaucracy is there, so..."
Clorinde smiled helplessly as Navia squeezed her hand, her beautiful eyes blinking pleadingly. "Mm... I know. In that case, I will report this to my superior. I think it should be approved, instead of being shelved by those bureaucrats for two months."
"Hehe, I knew you were the most reliable! I'm counting on you, Clorinde. By the way, does Lady Furina even care about these things? I thought she mostly just watched performances and acted as a guest of honor at trials..."
Clorinde shook her head. "Mm... although Lady Furina is my superior, I was actually referring to the Chief Justice, Monsieur Neuvillette. Lady Furina may not pay attention to these things, but Monsieur Neuvillette is someone you can have a reasonable discussion with if you have a good reason."
"I see... but from the way you talk, it doesn't sound like you and Lady Furina get along very well?"
"I never said that," Clorinde said, gently tapping Navia's head. "Our relationship is purely professional. Although we have some daily interactions, I can still feel a distance between us. The mind of a god is not so easy to fathom. After all, she is a deity who has ruled for over five hundred years."
"I see..." Navia nodded. "By the way, Clorinde, do you think being Lady Furina's bodyguard is a good job?"
"It's not great, but it did fulfill one of my childhood dreams. Do you remember when we went to the Opera Epiclese together and watched her performance? Your dream was to become an outstanding performer like her, and my dream was to serve her with my sword..."
"Sigh, it seems you've achieved your dream, while I abandoned mine long ago..."
"You just found a new pursuit," Clorinde said, then lay down on her back. She closed her eyes, and her breathing soon became even.
Clorinde lay there, her eyes closed. My friend... has always had a crush on someone... and yet, I, her friend, beat her to it without her knowing. Thinking of it this way, I'm truly a terrible person...
Feeling a mix of emotion and guilt, she held her best friend closer. The next moment, her eyes shot open. At the window, she saw a familiar figure. It was Lu Li, who had just climbed up and was now crouching on the windowsill, quietly slipping in.
No... this, this idiot, what is he doing?!
Clorinde wanted to scream, but knowing Navia had just fallen asleep, she didn't dare make a sound. Just then, she noticed Navia's sleeping posture had changed. She had turned over and was now sleeping even more deeply. Relieved, Clorinde sat up and glared at the sneaking Lu Li. Her eyes were full of anger, clearly saying, If you don't explain yourself, there will be consequences.
"I missed you..." he whispered in her ear, and a shiver ran through her.
"You... you idiot, not here..." she whispered back, trying to push away his wandering hands as she glanced at the sleeping Navia.
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