A New Chapter

Shintenchi (新天地)

Arte tells her friends about going to Venice. Leo advises Arte long term employment is hard to come by, so if she decides to remain in Venice instead of returning to his workshop, he will understand. He also gives her a portable altarpiece he painted himself many years ago. As soon as Arte leaves, Leo realizes his workshop is now too quiet. While sailing to Venice, Arte struggles to gain her sea legs. Arte considers Leo's advice and worries he was glad to get rid of her. Feeling faint, Arte falls overboard, requiring Yuri to rescue her. 

She tells Yuri her worries and he reveals Leo wants her to take advantage of opportunities only available to her because she is a noble. Reassured Leo does not want her gone, Arte decides to refocus on her new job. They arrive in Venice where Arte is given new clothes and a room in the home of Yuri's sister-in-law, Sofia, and niece, Katarina. Katarina acts shy and polite around Yuri and Sofia, but the instant she is alone with Arte, she reveals her true personality as a rude, snobbish, entitled, lazy brat.