Genshin Impact: It All Began With Me Being Stepped On by Arlecchino

Just then, Arlecchino looked up as if she had sensed something. "Alright, it's time. You two can come out now."

Lu Li was stunned. The next moment, before he was even fully dressed, two female Operatives emerged from the woods. It was Isotta and Dianella. What the hell, have they been nearby this whole time? A cold sweat ran down his back.

"They have been following us since the beginning. When you went out to gather materials, I had them stand guard on the perimeter," she said calmly as her two attendants began to help her dress. "So, don't be nervous, Lu Li. They can be trusted."

After quickly getting dressed himself, he was about to speak when one of the Operatives, Isotta, came up to him, her expression icy. He grew cautious. It seemed they had witnessed everything that had just happened.

"Hehe, that's Isotta. She is your senior in the House of the Hearth," Arlecchino said gently, crossing her arms. "Don't be nervous. She's a good person."

"...Yes..." Lu Li said with a twitch of his lips.

Isotta, hearing Arlecchino's praise, could only grunt in response, though she was fuming inside. She had witnessed the most noble and sacred person in her heart in such a state... and all because of this junior. The thought of her beloved being taken and completely possessed by another made her furious.

Lu Li could clearly see the hostility in her eyes. It wasn't hard to imagine that she might be a lesbian. Otherwise, why would she look at him like she wanted to tear him to pieces on their first meeting?

Arlecchino, however, didn't seem to notice. She had brought him here not just to revisit the past and test his skills and then eat him... but also because she had other business to attend to. Lu Li had already uncovered the truth about Primordial Seawater dissolving the people of Fontaine. With this important piece of the puzzle, she had spent the past few days searching for ancient ruins and had found a clue. She planned to investigate that very night.

"Lu Li, I'm going to explore a secret ruin with them now, so I won't be going back with you," she said, gently caressing his cheek. "You can go back on your own. Also, since you have accepted my suggestion to become a Debt Collector, even if your status in my heart is special, I hope you will abide by the responsibilities and obligations that come with it."

Lu Li was stunned, then nodded solemnly. He had been wondering why he hadn't received any "debt collection" missions yet.

"I understand, Lady Arlecchino. But, I haven't received any news. How can I carry out my duties?"

"Mm, you need to go to the Northland Bank to find work. They are in charge of lending, and the Debt Collectors are in charge of collecting," she said calmly. "I've already given the order, but they still haven't contacted you? It seems there's a problem. In any case, go to the Northland Bank when you get back."

"I understand."

After bidding farewell to Arlecchino—the other two Operatives hadn't said a word—he left.

Only after he was out of sight did Arlecchino speak. "What happened? I remember telling you to notify the Northland Bank."

"My apologies, my lady. It was my dereliction of duty," Dianella said nervously. "Lu Li's previous tasks were too important to be delayed. After notifying the bank, I stressed that they should not entrust him with any missions unless they were special or difficult. That must be why he has been idle."

"Also, I thought that if you had any ideas, you could call him over for... leisure. So, compared to the other Debt Collectors, he has indeed been much freer..."

"You did well," Arlecchino said after a moment's thought. "But no one can be treated differently forever without others noticing. This could cause gossip and lead to jealousy and prejudice. He is still too fragile. Go and tell them to treat him like a normal Debt Collector. Let him start his missions. A vase can only be admired, but what I want is not a vase."

"However, his freedom must also be taken into account, so..."

"I understand, my lady," Dianella said. "I will inform them to give him the most difficult debt collection missions, so that he can have a lot of free time after completing one."

"Mm, that's it." Arlecchino smiled, a gentle look in her crimson, X-shaped eyes. "Let's go. It's time to set off."

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