Hearing Yuto's explanation, Paimon nodded with some regret, then said with a hint of embarrassment:
"So that's how it is... I was just thinking if I could ask you for a few, so we could communicate with our friends from other countries anytime..."
Yuto nodded in understanding. Just as he was about to say something, he heard some noisy sounds from afar.
"Dirfi?! Why are you out?! Didn't I tell you to rest well? Are you so careless with your body?!"
Lauvik's somewhat angry voice came from a distance, as if he was displeased with Dirfi, who had suddenly appeared at the back of the group.
Hearing Lauvik's questioning, Dirfi lowered her head slightly and stammered:
"I, I just felt that everyone needed to be present at a time like this..."
She knew Lauvik was concerned about her, and she also knew that she should be lying obediently in bed at this time, but...
As a member of the troupe, and a core performing member, she couldn't just lie in bed and comfortably let her companions toil.
What's more... she hoped to personally witness the two people who had separated due to Group leader Audrey's matter return to the troupe.
"You...!"
Lauvik looked at Dirfi, who was bowing her head like a child who had made a mistake, and felt a surge of anger.
But Dirfi's sincere apologetic demeanor made it difficult for him to find any fault, and he couldn't bear to criticize her.
Looking at the two who were at a stalemate, Mr. Claude sighed softly, then assumed the posture of a playwright and patron and said:
"Alright, Lauvik, let the argument end here."
"Miss Deelfi is right, this occasion does require all of us to be present, otherwise... it will cause unnecessary trouble again, just like last time."
"Additionally, if you are worried about Miss Deelfi's health, after this matter, I will ask Mr. Yuto to take Dirfi to see that doctor for a follow-up examination to prevent any accidents."
"Does this solution... satisfy you?"
Hearing this, Lauvik, who had been somewhat angry, instantly quieted down, and the expression on his face gradually became calm, as if he had slowly understood something.
Looking at Lauvik, who had quieted down, Mr. Claude shook his head gently, then looked at Dirfi, who was being supported by the yellow-clad woman, and said:
"Miss Deelfi, my request for you is the same. I hope you take good care of yourself on this journey and come with me to see Mr. Yuto after the matter is over."
"Although it may be a bit impolite, I hope you realize the importance of your body to the troupe."
Hearing Mr. Claude's words, Dirfi's already bowed head lowered even further, and she then whispered:
"I understand, Mr. Claude... I will take good care of myself on this journey, and I will cooperate after the matter is over—"
"Actually, there's no need to cooperate, and no need for Mr. Claude to ask me. This matter is... just a small favor for me."
Before Dirfi could finish speaking, Yuto, Lady Furina, Lumine, and Paimon arrived in front of the group.
Looking at the somewhat shocked crowd, Yuto smiled slightly and said softly:
"Good morning, everyone. The boat is ready, we can depart anytime."
Hearing this, Mr. Claude, who had been somewhat dazed, instantly realized something, then scratched his head in embarrassment and said:
"Lord Yuto, Lady Furina, I apologize, there was a small dispute within the troupe just now, which made you laugh..."
Lady Furina, however, shook her head at this moment, then said:
"There's nothing to laugh about or not laugh about. In my opinion... this is the quality an excellent troupe should possess."
Lady Furina said this while surveying the troupe members present today, then nodded with satisfaction.
"Only when the group members' hearts are aligned can they perform better plays."
"If everyone has their own thoughts and doesn't care about the lives of other members... no matter how talented this troupe is, it won't go far."
"Also, there's no need to call me Lady Furina, just call me Furina."
Lady Furina clasped her hands across her chest, exuding a unique confidence and aura.
Although the current Furina is not on the divine throne, the five hundred years of past accumulation still exist, and the aura of "Fontaine's household name superstar" is still there.
In this familiar field... she naturally has the right to speak.
Hearing this, Yuto looked at Lady Furina beside him with some surprise, and she also put her hands on her hips, raised her head, smiled at Yuto, and then continued:
"Alright, enough with the small talk, we should depart now."
With that, Lady Furina was the first to board the boat, and Yuto and the others followed closely, steadily beginning their journey to Beryl Region to gather people.
...
Lady Furina sat by the boat, resting her small face on one hand, idly watching the waves stirred up by the boat's navigation and blinking slightly, as if she had thought of something.
Yuto, sitting beside her, naturally noticed this and asked softly:
"Lady Furina, is something wrong?"
Hearing this familiar yet unfamiliar address, Lady Furina sighed helplessly, then spoke:
"Nothing, I just want to know... what kind of person can cultivate such a troupe?"
"Performance quality and such are actually not important, what's important is their relationship."
"I'm very curious, what kind of person can connect them, what kind of Group leader can make them unforgettable and create a family-like relationship?"
As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately attracted the attention of Dirfi, who was sitting opposite Lady Furina.
"Lady Furina, did you just say... that you wanted to know about our Group leader?"
Lady Furina nodded slightly, then said:
"Yes, I do want to know about your Group leader. I want to know... what kind of person can lead such a troupe?"
"Also, there's no need to call me Lady Furina, just call me Furina."
The girl pouted slightly, as if she was not quite satisfied with the address.
After receiving Lady Furina's affirmative reply, a smile immediately appeared on Dirfi's face, which had been somewhat pale due to illness, and she then said with considerable excitement:
"It's wonderful that you're willing to know! If Group leader Audrey knew that Lady Furina wanted to know about her, she would be very happy!"
"I said there's no need to call me Lady Furina!"
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