Lying on his bed, his body completely exhausted, Lu Li felt his energy and stamina utterly depleted. He was in a deep state of emo, like he had entered "sage mode." He was certain that even if a thousand beauties danced before him, he wouldn't feel a thing.
Arlecchino's foot technique, much like Chiori's, was not aimed at his pleasure. So, although he had eventually found release, the process left him with mixed feelings. More importantly, he had never imagined this punishment would be even more severe than usual... And afterward, he had been ordered to spend half an hour scrubbing the floor where he had... cleaned up.
He was truly, completely exhausted.
So much had happened today, but the gains were also significant. First, in terms of strength, his control over elemental energy had reached a new level, and he had received a Delusion and a "Debt Collector" combat manual from Father. By practicing the techniques in it, he would master their attack methods and expand his use of Pyro.
Then, after his encounter with Lynette, he had unlocked another drawing chance for his system. Including the two from Arlecchino and Chiori, he now had three chances. This meant that over the next three months, he would receive three abilities or treasures from the myriad worlds.
As for what to do next... he would take it slow. At least he didn't feel so anxious anymore. And he had a new mission from Father, which would keep him busy after he woke up.
Dragging his weary body into a comfortable position on the bed, Lu Li closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.
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Meanwhile, at the crack of dawn, Arlecchino emerged from a steaming bath, wrapped in a robe. She looked out the window at the rising sun over Mont Automnequi, its peaks shrouded in white mist. It looked like another beautiful day.
She sat on the edge of her bed and gently massaged her own toes. She could still feel the sensation of pressing down on him. It was quite a fine sword. That child... he's grown so much. A flicker of something crossed her unique eyes.
She let go of her foot and picked up the newspaper from the bedside table, scanning the information. After a moment, she put it back down with a soft sigh.
"It seems it is time for me to go back. But at least I managed to give him this birthday gift before I leave."
Muttering to herself, Arlecchino slipped out of her robe and began to dress in the uniform laid out on her bed. Just as she finished, she sensed something and said coolly, "Come out."
A ripple appeared in the air, and a fissure like a shattered mirror opened. A tall, masked woman stepped out and knelt respectfully on the floor. It was a Mirror Maiden.
"Lord 'The Knave'," the woman said deferentially, even though she was facing Arlecchino's back. "By order of Lord 'The Jester,' I am here to inform you that you are to return to Snezhnaya in a few days to receive a new deployment."
As the end of the year approached, it was time for the Fatui Harbingers' routine reunion. In the new year, each would be assigned new tasks. But almost every Harbinger felt annoyed by their assignments, because the tasks given by the Jester always required them to sacrifice their personal interests. And not only that, the thought of having to deal with boring politicians, wealthy merchants, and that crazy scientist again darkened Arlecchino's mood. Her annoyance wasn't with their status, but with her two particular colleagues: The Mayor and The Regrator. Since her future operations would be impossible to hide from them, her mood soured.
But no matter how bad her mood was, she would not refuse the order. It was a tradition passed down through generations.
After coolly replying that she would depart for Snezhnaya, she rubbed her smooth chin, her eyes calm as she looked out the window. On second thought, this was also an opportunity. A test, to see if her "children" could stand on their own after she left...
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