In Douluo Continent, my summoning of Naxi Da was exposed by the heavens.

Perhaps hearing that the puppet was still angry about what happened last time, Columbia changed the subject.

"Do you still hold tea parties recently?"

Upon hearing this seemingly unfounded question, both the traveler and Paimon couldn't help but look at Columbia.

They were all wondering if now was the time to discuss the tea party.

"Haha, Heaper is really funny. This puppet must be completely confused too."

Sannada couldn't help but laugh out loud; it was indeed quite funny.

This shows that our Miss Columbia is not as innocent as she appears on the surface.

The puppet Sandonne was indeed somewhat surprised, but still pretended to be nonchalant and said, "Tea party, oh, yes, of course we'll have one. You don't think that without you, we wouldn't even be in the mood for tea, do you?"

The tea parties have been so lively lately. Me, Arecino, and a few other tactless and impolite guests have been constantly asking us if we know where you are. It's wonderful.

However, anyone could tell that she was being sarcastic.

At this moment, Pronia brought the puppet a cup of tea, and she sat down and drank it by herself.

"I bet you served them the worst tea ever, just like the time I upset you."

Columbia really knows how to bring up the most sensitive topics; it's unclear whether she genuinely lacks tact or is doing it on purpose.

"Hmph, what I care about is not the quality of the tea, but the people at the tea party, one after another leaving."

First Rosalyn, and now you, nobody's making me laugh anymore.

"I've never seen a deity who has lived for hundreds of years and has only ever drunk the original herbal tea offered as tribute."

The puppet was also quite eloquent, subtly implying that Columbia was unsophisticated.

"You always prepare different teas for me, just to see my reaction?"

"That's right, what else could it be for? It's a rare treat in my boring life."

Despite saying that, Columbia and Sandoni always gave off the impression of being close friends who were actually at odds with each other.

Perhaps Sandoni simply wanted Colombia to try more types of tea.

On the Douluo Continent, Dixia looked at the sky and smiled as she said to Candice, "The way those two get along is really interesting. They're clearly good friends, but they always act like they're at odds."

"That's what true friends are like. You don't need to deliberately hide your feelings from your friends. Just let things flow naturally."

"Like us? Hahaha!"

"Their relationship might be even better than ours."

Back on the screen, the puppet mentioned two more names.

"Oh, right... Capitano used to bring Tadalia occasionally, but I probably won't see him again in the future."

That's right, it's about time we got together after so long.

"Prognia, have someone pass a message to Arecino, saying it's time for the tea party."

"Please pass on a message for me: my body cannot accommodate two Moon Essences, so one of them will be stored with her."

"Huh? Did I say I was going to invite you? If you missed me so much that I made you tea, you shouldn't have left the Fools in the first place."

With Her Majesty the Queen's protection, no one would dare to openly oppose you like this.

It can only be said that the puppet is overthinking things. As one of the five great sinners, the Moon Hunter will not give the Ice Queen any face.

"But I also have to pay a lot for that shelter; it's essentially a transaction."

Columbia's tone was unusually serious.

"I'm just tired. I don't like those grand plans, and I don't want to see them constantly demanding strength from me."

This reminds me of a long time ago, when I was still considered a moon goddess. Hundreds of years have passed, but the greed in those eyes has never changed.

"Hmph, your departure was nothing to be expected. You and I are different; you have no reason to stay with the Fools."

Her Majesty the Queen has been kind to you, but only in terms of sheltering and protecting you.

The Fools, however, demanded far too much power from you, even beyond the limits of your physical capacity.

I understand why you want to leave, and I have no interest in following orders to arrest you.

But if you continue to associate with these people, we might be enemies the next time we meet.

Upon seeing this, Shui Bing'er couldn't help but smile.

"This foolish executive officer called Puppet is really a hypocrite."

They were clearly helping Columbia, yet they insisted on acting all distant and unapproachable.

"Waaah, don't you think Columbia is so pitiful?"

The Fools have repeatedly demanded power from Columbia, even causing health problems for her; they are utterly wicked.

"That was her own choice, after all, as she herself said, it was a transaction."

"It's not a deal at all; it's clearly a scam to deceive an innocent girl."

Well, it seems that Shuiyue'er wasn't wrong about the ignorant girl who was hundreds of years old.

Back on the celestial screen, since Sandone had already agreed to call the servant Arecino, Columbia and the others no longer needed to stay at the Experimental Design Bureau.

After all, it wouldn't be good for Sandonne if Columbia stayed at the Experimental Design Bureau for too long.

"Well, now that we've finished talking, let's head out."

"Hmm...that's true, but it seems like someone doesn't want you to leave."

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"Hey, you can see for yourselves."

It turns out that the Wild Hunt had actually attacked the Experimental Design Bureau at this time.

"Wild Hunt! Did Aino's bait fail, and Columbia was still discovered?"

"Another guy who tried to show up at the tea party without being invited."

The puppet ordered everyone to evacuate, leaving her to guard the place alone.

"Sigh, are we really going to leave you here alone?"

Paimon was astonished; she was already prepared to fight alongside him.

"Ha, you can't even take care of yourself, yet you still have time to care about me."

Let's go. Last time, Pronia's battle with him was forcibly interrupted by you. This time, I've made much better preparations and turned the entire Experimental Design Bureau into a battlefield.

"If you want to stay and tour, I won't object, but you'll have to bear the consequences yourself. The weapons system hasn't added you to its whitelist."

"Then be careful."

"When did it become the enemy's place to care about me? If you're going to leave, hurry up, you'll only be a hindrance if you stay. There's a secret passage on the second floor that leads directly to the field behind the Experimental Design Bureau."

"Even if you keep staring at me, I won't send you a tea party invitation, Columbia."

"I know, but thank you, Sandoni."

Upon hearing this, Sandonne put his hands on his hips.

"That's why I said you shouldn't hang out with these guys. They just teach you all those self-indulgent and cheesy lines."

Afterwards, Columbia and the Traveler left the Experimental Design Bureau, and Sandone boldly declared war on the Lunarians.