Mr. Pantalone has no crazy plans today.

The "girl" gently stroked the delicate strings with her fingers and answered softly.

Pantalone knew he had asked a pointless question, so after thinking for a moment, he asked again.

Do you often sing like this, without any other listeners?

"Who knows? Maybe it happened."

The "girl" answered softly in that gentle voice.

Looking at the "girl's" appearance, he thought for a while before answering.

"So, would you like me to be your listener?"

"You? A banker reeking of money who knows music?"

The description of him as a "girl" made him unconsciously touch his nose.

To be honest, he didn't understand music, but he always felt that this kind of place was a place where he couldn't show weakness, so he shrugged and said.

"Maybe I know it? If not, I can sing it."

"So, would you like to hear me sing?"

He was taken aback by what the "girl" said, but he still nodded in agreement.

"it is good."

Columbia gently placed her hands on the strings and began to play an unknown melody.

The melody was melodious and beautiful.

To be honest, Pantalone didn't really understand it, but that didn't stop him from thinking that "The Girl's" singing voice was beautiful.

Looking at the "girl" singing softly, he felt as if he had seen such a scene before.

He was somewhat lost in thought as he gazed at the "girl's" exquisitely beautiful profile.

It wasn't that the "girl's" beauty was too stunning to catch his eye, but rather that this was the first time in his memory he had observed the "girl" so closely, and her complexion wasn't the white that most people possess, but rather a pale one.

Such pallor is so striking that it leaves a deep impression at first glance, unconsciously drawing attention to the girl in front of you.

The melody seemed somewhat familiar, but he recalled that he had never heard such a song before.

So, was it because you had heard this melody by chance?

Pantalone began to ponder such things, becoming somewhat lost in thought, so much so that even after the song ended, his gaze remained fixed on the "girl's" face.

"What's wrong? Why are you staring at me so intently? Are you thinking about something?"

"I'm thinking about you."

He blurted it out unconsciously, and then realized that what he said was inappropriate.

Keep in mind that the person standing in front of him was the "young girl" who held the third seat.

If the other party develops unpleasant feelings towards him, then he probably won't feel too good.

Just as he was about to add something, the "girl's" face did not show the emotion he had imagined; she remained in the same posture he had seen at the beginning.

This surprised him somewhat, as he watched the "girl" gently speak while holding the zither in her hands.

"I'll take that as a compliment. So, after listening to my song, what do you plan to give me in return?"

Do I need to give a gift in return for listening to music?

Pantalone looked surprised, saying he had never heard of such conditions before.

But that's what the "girl" said.

"Ordinary people have to pay money to watch a play, surely the actual controller of the North Country Bank doesn't even know this?"

"Then... how many Mora do you want?"

After a moment of contemplation, Pantalone asked tentatively.

To be honest, if Columbia's asking price wasn't too outrageous, then he could have just given it to her.

His answer caused the "girl" to fall silent, and then she sighed.

"Should I say it's just as you expected? Or is it as speechless as ever?"

This answer left Pantalone with a huge question mark above his head.

What does that mean?

Could it be that the "girl" is actually very familiar with her original self?

If Columbia and I are close, is there a high chance that I will be exposed now?

Just as he was pondering the meaning of those words.

The girl's next words left him staring in astonishment at what she had just said.

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P.S.: Please stop rushing me. I know this constipated update schedule is frustrating for everyone. I'm thinking about how to write the new plot. Regarding updates, I can only say that I'll still be able to consistently post two chapters a day.

Chapter 47 Yes, this is also part of my plan.