"Alright, I'm done eating. I should head back now."
Seeing that Miko had also stopped eating, Kaito prepared to pay and leave.
After all, Miko had completed what she set out to do, and he had done what Miko asked of him, so it was time to leave.
"Aren't you going for a walk after eating?"
At this moment, Miko actually regretted not adding the walk to her suggestion.
She felt that if she had added it, Kaito would have agreed.
"I do plan to."
Kaito usually took walks after meals, as he found it very beneficial for his health.
"Then we can go together..."
"You misunderstood. I meant the walk back will count as my stroll." Before Miko could finish speaking, Kaito knew she had misunderstood, so he quickly interrupted her and clarified what he meant by a walk.
"Alright, alright, I know you're eager to go back to Wendy. See you next time."
Seeing that Kaito clearly had no intention of taking a post-meal walk with her, Miko didn't press the issue.
Afterward, she stood up and walked outside.
"See you next time."
Slowly standing up, Kaito didn't immediately head outside, as he still needed to pay the bill.
I wonder what Miko will stir up tomorrow...
On his way to pay, Kaito couldn't help but think this.
He knew Miko definitely had more big plans in store.
Outside.
Sigh...
This unromantic fellow...
Is he afraid Wendy will settle accounts with him?
Strolling leisurely towards the shrine, Miko was quite displeased with Kaito for refusing her.
It was just a walk, yet he wouldn't agree. He really was asking for a beating.
But then, thinking of Wendy, Miko felt it might be because of her.
Never mind...
It's only the first day...
I'll take it slow...
Deciding not to overthink it, Miko continued walking towards the shrine.
Because she had just eaten, she planned to walk back slowly.
However, just as she reached the road connecting Ritou and Narukami Island, she suddenly heard Thoma's voice from behind her.
"Lady Guuji, Lady Guuji."
Isn't that Thoma's voice?
What happened at the Kamisato Clan again?
Turning her head to look at Thoma, who was running towards her, Miko couldn't help but think this.
"Lady Guuji... I never... expected... to meet... you here."
Stopping in front of Miko, Thoma was breathless, his words coming out in gasps.
"Why are you in such a hurry? Did something else happen?"
Looking at the breathless Thoma, Miko wanted to know what had occurred.
Because she was currently engaged in a major undertaking, she was being extra cautious.
"It's like this, Lady Guuji. Because I was too rushed earlier, I forgot to tell you something."
By now, Thoma had recovered, and his words were no longer disjointed.
"Forgot to tell me something? What is it?"
"It's about the Anemo Archon of Mondstadt..."
Looking at Miko, Thoma recounted the details about the Anemo Archon that he had previously omitted.
Just a moment ago, while chatting with the Lord of the House, he suddenly remembered he had forgotten to mention this matter. So he rushed to the shrine, and when he didn't see Lady Guuji there, he hurried to Ritou and finally found her here.
"The Anemo Archon also came to Inazuma?"
After listening to Thoma's account, Miko was shocked. She hadn't expected the Anemo Archon to come to Inazuma.
Then she suddenly realized something was amiss:
"Wait, you said the Anemo Archon brought you and that boy back, and then you saw Her Excellency, the Shogun?"
"Yes, Lady Guuji." Thoma nodded.
The Anemo Archon was also tricked?
Knowing that the "Her Excellency, the Shogun" Thoma referred to was actually Wendy, Miko couldn't help but think this.
Of course, besides this, she had another guess.
That the so-called Anemo Archon was actually just a look-alike, like Wendy, and not the real person.
If that's the case...
What on earth is Kaito up to?
He's quite good at hiding things!
Miko knew that if Kaito also had a girl by his side who looked almost identical to Mondstadt's Anemo Archon, then something was definitely off.
Because then it couldn't be a coincidence; it had to be intentional.
"Lady Guuji... what's wrong?"
Seeing Miko frowning and lost in thought, Thoma subconsciously asked, then quickly realized he shouldn't ask too much. "I'm sorry, Lady Guuji, I shouldn't have asked."
"It's good that you know that. You may go back."
Looking up at the embarrassed Thoma, Miko dismissed him.
"Yes, Lady Guuji, I'll take my leave now."
Relieved that Lady Guuji wasn't blaming him, Thoma quickly departed.
Sigh...
It seems Wendy and Kaito are more complex than I thought...
After Thoma left, Miko remained standing in place, a rare look of solemnity on her face.
Originally, she thought Wendy looking so much like Ei was either because Wendy was related to Makoto, or simply a coincidence.
But now, it seemed neither of those was the truth.
After all, it was one thing for Wendy alone to be so similar, but for Kaito to have another person who looked like the Anemo Archon by his side—that was very suspicious.
It couldn't possibly be the real Anemo Archon, could it? That was almost impossible.
What should I do?
Should I go check the situation at the inn where Wendy is staying?
Standing still, Miko fell into thought, unsure of what to do.
It was annoying.
Just go...
If all else fails, just call out Ei...
After thinking for a while, Miko decided to go check the situation at the inn.
Afterward, she changed direction and walked towards Ritou.
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Inn.
Finally back...
Should I have another round with Acheron?
Walking towards his room, Kaito felt like having a second round, another deep exchange with Acheron.
Although he felt a bit uninspired when they finished not long ago, now that he had just eaten, he felt a little restless again.
He had to admit, he was much stronger now than before.
Back in Mondstadt, Wendy almost drained him dry.
If he were still at his Mondstadt level, he would probably be sleeping right now.
But...
Today was different from 'yesterday'!
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