Chapter 23 : Bookworm Swordsman!

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(3RD POV)
[A reunion... Between two women who haven't seen each other for a long time...
A reunion... between a wandering samurai and 10th Fatui Harbringer.]
Musashi: "Arlie..."
Arlecchino: "It's been several months since our last meeting... In Monstadt."

[Musashi glared at Arlecchino. However, Arlecchino remained calm and even wore a smile at her.]
Arlecchino: "You're getting stronger. I can feel a huge surge in your strength. And no wonder the Tsaritsa wants you to join us and become the 12th Harbringer."
Musashi: "You too... I can see that disgusting smile of yours. And my answer is... No, thank you."
Arlecchino: "Heh. You hate me that much, huh?"

[Arlecchino kept smiling, and that kept Musashi on guard against all the possibilities that could happen. But...]
Arlecchino: "Like i said last time... I'm on your side until now."
Musashi: "And i know... The Fatui are a bunch of big liars."

[Arlecchino walked up to Musashi. And when she is close to her, Arlecchino started touching Musashi's chest with her fore finger.]
Musashi: "....Don't touch me."
Arlecchino: "Hehe... I might be the Fatui Harbringer. However, I have no intention of giving it all to the Tsaritsa. I have my own goals."
Musashi: "...Goals?"
Arlecchino: "I can betray Tsaritsa if I want... For my goals."

*SLAP!*
[Musashi slap Arlecchino's hand off her. And oddly enough, she's still smiling at her.]
Arlecchino: "No matter how much you hate me... I'm on your side."
Musashi: "....."
Arlecchino: "And you want a proof. I can give you one."
Musashi: "What proof? I suggest you stop sprouting-"
Arlecchino: "The identity... Of The Prince of Abyss Order."

[Musashi widened her eyes in shock after Arlecchino said she knows about the Prince's identity.]
Musashi: "W-What?"
Arlecchino: "I know who the leader of Abyss Order is. Well, it's not difficult for me or the Tsaritsa to find out."
Musashi: "....T-Then who!? Who is it!?"

[Arlecchino's smile became slightly sinister. She seemed satisfied after convincing Musashi.]
Arlecchino: "Heh! You were cold to me before... And now, you look like a burning worm who wants to know the truth."
Musashi: "D-Don't mess with me, you stupid Harbringer!"
Arlecchino: "And if you want to know..."

[Arlecchino put his mouth close to Musashi's ear. And, she whispered...]
Arlecchino: ("I'll make it more fun... Here's a riddle for you...")
Musashi: "W-What?"
Arlecchino: (".....Stay away from that Traveler.")

[Arlecchino's whisper just make Musashi shocked.]
Musashi: "W-What did you say!?"
Arlecchino: ("If you don't want to fall into the darkness of despair... I suggest you stay away from that Traveler.")

[Arlecchino starts walking away from Musashi. Then, she glanced back at the tense Musashi.]
Arlecchino: "That's my riddle for you... And, my business here is done."
Musashi: "......"

[Again, Arlecchino smiles... with her killing intent and killing eyes.]

Arlecchino: "I will tell you again

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Arlecchino: "I will tell you again... I'm on your side... We will meet again, Musashi Miyamoto."

*BWOSH!*
[Arlecchino disappeared in front of Musashi without leaving a trace.]
Musashi: "Urgh..."

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