"Oh, so that is how it is."
Nodding, Miko put on an expression of sudden realization, as if she had finally understood something.
However, she deliberately dragged out the sound of that "Oh" for a very, very long time, causing Ei to stare at her with a look of displeasure.
But there was no helping it; the current situation was a bit different from usual, so apart from glaring at Miko, Ei made no further moves.
She knew that right now, She still needed Miko's help with something.
As for settling scores, that would have to be saved for later.
While Miko and Ei were communicating, Makoto, who was to the side, spoke up.
"I am very sorry, Raiden Shogun. My appearance has brought you some unnecessary trouble."
Hmm?
Gazing at Acheron, Ei had not expected her to apologize to Her, so at first, She didn't react at all.
Or, to put it another way, She hadn't decided on the best way to react yet.
"Not at all, not at all. Her Excellency, the Shogun is quite idle. She often zones out in one place, so it's good for Her to come out for a walk when something comes up."
Just as Ei was still thinking about how to answer, Miko had already answered for Her.
However, just like before, Miko was still teasing Her.
This Miko is becoming more and more lawless...
Looking at Miko expressionlessly, Ei thought this silently, but She still maintained Her restraint.
She wanted to see just how familiar Miko and Acheron were, and whether she knew about certain important matters.
No matter what, She wanted to learn more from Acheron, even if, in the end, she wasn't Makoto.
Actually, regarding the question of whether Acheron was Makoto, She felt that it would be normal if she wasn't.
But if she was, that would truly be wonderful.
Could such a thing... really happen?
And why would it happen?
Thinking about this from the side, Ei fell into deep contemplation.
Even though She was a god, She could not explain such a thing.
"Zones out?"
At this moment, Makoto's voice rang out; she seemed curious about what Miko meant by "zoning out."
Of course, She asked this intentionally; She knew exactly what it meant.
"Oh my, about that..."
Regarding Makoto's question, Miko looked quite troubled. Her gaze shifted to Ei, as if asking for Her opinion.
"It looks like a secret, so I won't ask."
Following Miko's gaze to look at Ei, Makoto seemed to understand something and directly stated that She wouldn't ask anymore.
But it was precisely these words that caused Ei to speak up, "It is merely meditating within a space. Living for too long brings about erosion."
"Erosion?"
Repeating the word, Makoto continued, "It seems that being a god is not an easy task either."
"Indeed. The same goes for being the familiar of a god, Mei."
At this moment, Miko spoke up once again.
Of course, she was just chiming in casually and wouldn't hog the conversation between Ei and Makoto.
It had to be said, she hadn't expected the two of them to start communicating just like that.
Mei?
Acheron?
Why are there two names?
After hearing Miko's other address for Acheron, Ei couldn't help but think this.
She really wanted to know if there was some special circumstance involved.
Also, why was she named Acheron?
While thinking about the names, Ei became curious about this question as well.
She certainly knew the meaning of "Huangquan," so She was very curious why the other party would choose such a name.
However...
How should She ask?
Although She had decided to ask, Ei really hadn't figured out the best way to do so for the moment.
Regardless, She wasn't familiar with her right now, so asking directly would seem a bit strange.
Of course, if only Miko were present, She could just ask Miko directly.
It was just that now, besides Miko, Acheron was also there, so She was in an awkward spot.
"What are you thinking about, Ei?"
Just as Ei was thinking about how to ask that question, Miko happened to ask Her what She was thinking.
In response, Ei slowly raised Her head to look at Miko, then spoke, "I was wondering why you call her Mei instead of Acheron."
After Miko asked that question, Ei directly voiced the doubt in Her heart.
However, regarding why the name was Acheron, She did not say it out loud.
There was no helping it; She still wasn't familiar with her, so it was better not to ask so many questions at once.
"That is naturally because her name is Mei."
Smiling, Miko answered Ei's question as if it were a matter of course.
Ei: "..."
It had to be said, Ei really didn't know what to say to such an answer.
Admittedly, Miko's answer was very normal, but She was still thinking about the name Acheron.
Without knowing the origin of the name Acheron, Miko's answer was still insufficient.
"Ei."
Seeing that Ei spoke no further, Miko called out Her name; it seemed she had something to say.
"What is it?"
Looking at Miko, Ei felt she definitely had something to say, and for a moment, She became somewhat expectant.
"Are you curious why Mei is also called Acheron?"
Meeting Ei's gaze, Miko asked the question She wanted answered.
Ei: "!"
It had to be said, in this moment, Ei's impression of Miko improved significantly.
"It is indeed a bit strange."
Although She was in a good mood because Miko had proactively raised this question, Ei did not show it. She simply stated faintly that She indeed found it a bit strange.
After Ei expressed Her curiosity, Miko shifted her gaze to Makoto and said, "So, Mei, you see we are both so curious. Could you tell us about it?"
Ei: "..."
Ei, who had originally thought Miko knew the reason, became speechless after hearing Miko's words.
She had thought Miko knew the reason and was helping Her, but it turned out Miko was clearly just doing it to satisfy her own curiosity. She had overthought it.
I actually didn't see that coming...
With a somewhat complex expression, Ei thought about how She hadn't realized Miko just wanted to satisfy her own curiosity.
Just as Ei was thinking this, Makoto spoke up. "I am merely doing something similar."
Of course, Mei had taught Her to say this sentence; it wasn't what She Herself wanted to say.
However, seeing that everyone was curious about this matter, and considering the words Mei had taught Her, She couldn't help but become curious about the reason as well.
Something similar?
What similar thing?
Suddenly hearing such a strange answer, Ei was stunned for a moment.
She wondered, what on earth does this mean?
And what does it have to do with Acheron?
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