"Speak. What happened?"
After taking Thoma to an empty room, Yae Miko cut straight to the chase and asked him what had happened. Although Thoma hadn't said anything yet, seeing him like that, she knew the matter couldn't be simple.
"It's like this, Lady Yae…"
Under Miko's gaze, Thoma recounted everything that had happened at the Kamisato Estate and his encounter with Her Excellency, the Shogun in Ritou in full detail.
"You're saying… Her Excellency, the Shogun processed several island-entry and residency permits in Ritou, and then went to the Kamisato Estate and asked that little girl if she was a fake?"
Even Miko, who usually looked like she could handle anything with ease, wore a look of confusion after listening to Thoma's account.
To be honest, such a thing was extremely bizarre even for Miko. Based on her understanding of Ei and the Shogun, it was absolutely impossible for something like this to happen.
Yet clearly, it had happened just like that.
Who on earth has the audacity to do such a thing?
Miko knew that the Shogun—or Ei—who appeared at the Kamisato Estate and Ritou must be a fake.
But she was genuinely curious. Curious about who had the nerve to so blatantly impersonate Inazuma's deity. She had to meet this person.
In fact, if possible, she felt she might even be able to cooperate with them. Of course, before that, she had to see what that person's goal was.
"Yes, Lady Yae. That is why the Lord of the House asked me to inform you of this matter." Thoma nodded.
He knew that Lady Yae was also surprised right now. But as for the truth of the matter, he still wasn't clear.
"Alright, I understand. You go back first and tell that boy not to worry. I will resolve this."
After thinking for a moment, Miko said this to Thoma beside her.
"Then I will thank Lady Yae on behalf of the Lord of the House and Miss Kamisato."
Thoma was very excited to hear Lady Yae say she would resolve it. He knew very well that if Lady Yae said this, it meant the Kamisato Clan would definitely be fine.
"Alright, alright, go on back."
"Yes, Lady Yae."
After responding, Thoma hurriedly walked towards the path down the mountain.
No matter what, he had to bring this good news back as soon as possible; the Lord of the House and Miss Kamisato were surely waiting anxiously.
Ritou…
I wonder if that person is still there…
I'll go take a look first…
After Thoma left, Miko turned her head to look in the direction of Ritou. Then, she vanished from the spot in an instant.
Ritou Inn.
"I'm so full, even if the food wasn't that great."
"And yet you ate so happily?"
"Hehe, you gotta eat when you're hungry, right? I wonder if Sister Acheron and Kaito have eaten yet?"
...
No time to eat…
Listening to the voices of Paimon and Lumine from the hallway outside, Acheron, who was pressed against the wall with her body moving in a rhythmic motion, silently thought this while catching her breath.
Kaito really needs to exercise more!
After a while, Acheron couldn't help but think this.
But just then, via Wendy, Acheron sensed a familiar figure suddenly appearing near the inn.
Miko…
She's here too…
Perfect…
Let's leave it at this for now…
But I need to take a shower first…
Thinking this, Acheron got up and walked towards the bathroom.
Outside the inn.
Sigh…
I walked around but didn't see anyone…
Could they have left already?
Wandering back and forth in Ritou, Miko still hadn't found the person Thoma spoke of, which made her wonder if that person had already left.
If that were really the case, she would be disappointed. She had originally wanted to have a good chat with that person before seeing Ei. If that wasn't possible, she would have to go see Ei first.
Never mind…
I'll look around a bit more…
After thinking about it, Miko didn't really want to see Ei first; she still wanted to find that person.
Hmm?
Just then, Miko suddenly felt as if she were being watched. Then, she turned around.
Miko: "!"
It had to be said, the moment she saw that person, Miko was shocked.
She hadn't expected this person to look so much like Ei. For a split second, she even thought the other party was the real deal. But she knew that was impossible.
"To look so alike… is it natural? Or through some…"
"I am naturally like this. I do not need any means."
Knowing what Miko was going to say, Acheron beat her to the punch.
"Fascinating."
Sensing that the other party was clearly not lying, Miko quietly murmured that it was fascinating. It couldn't be helped; it really was too fascinating. For two unrelated people to look so alike—what else could it be but fascinating?
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