"Kaito, why do Big Sister Acheron and that Raiden Shogun look so much alike?"
"They are practically identical. There must be some connection, right?"
On the way back with Kaito, Paimon couldn't help but ask this question.
She felt that Big Sister Acheron definitely had some relationship with the Raiden Shogun.
And more importantly, if Big Sister Acheron really was related to the Raiden Shogun, then Paimon could use that connection to eat even better food.
Although she could basically eat whatever she wanted while following Kaito now, she was still very expectant about the kind of food a god would eat.
It's true...
They are so alike...
At this moment, Lumine, who was to the side, was also thinking the same thing silently.
Like Paimon, she also really wanted to know what their relationship actually was. But since Paimon had already asked, she would just wait for Kaito's answer.
"There is indeed a relationship, but that kind of relationship is not easy to describe."
Facing this question, Kaito answered after thinking for a moment.
Although Lumine traveled through various worlds, she didn't exactly travel from the 'real world' into a 'world created by the real world,' so Kaito couldn't be bothered to explain the complexities of fiction-to-reality manifestation.
"Not easy to describe?" Looking at Kaito, Paimon had a face full of confusion.
She really couldn't understand what kind of relationship would be so hard to describe.
Wait!
Could it be...
Is it that kind of relationship?!
Suddenly, Paimon thought of a relationship that fit Kaito's description. Then, she shouted very loudly: "Are they mother and daughter?!"
Lumine: "???"
Kaito: "???"
Looking at Paimon in unison, both Kaito and Lumine were startled by the words she had shouted so loudly.
It had to be said, Paimon's flights of fancy were truly marvelous.
Mother and daughter?!
It feels...
Like...
It might actually be possible...
From the initial surprise to calming down, Lumine discovered that what Paimon said was actually very possible.
After all, cases where a mother and daughter looked very alike were quite normal. Especially since gods do not age, that made it even more likely.
But if that's the case...
Why didn't Kaito call the Raiden Shogun just now...
Hmm...
Call the Raiden Shogun his mother-in-law?
Is it because Paimon and I were present?
Based on Paimon's answer, Lumine was currently gossiping wildly in her heart.
"I say, Paimon, I didn't expect you to be someone with such a wild imagination."
After a moment of silence, Kaito spoke, rendered quite speechless.
Originally, he thought Paimon only had eating and sleeping in her eyes. As it turned out, her ability to speculate was formidable; she actually managed to think of a relationship that even he hadn't thought of.
Wild imagination?
Is that not it?
Hearing Kaito say this, Lumine, who had been gossiping in her mind, was somewhat surprised.
Because if Kaito said that, then it probably wasn't what Paimon said.
But...
Is that really so?
Although the meaning Kaito wanted to express was already clear, Lumine still felt that this might just be Kaito not wanting to admit it.
And perhaps it wasn't just Kaito who didn't want to admit it; the Raiden Shogun might not want to expose such a relationship either.
Regardless, the Raiden Shogun was the god of Inazuma; She probably had many things to consider.
Mm...
It should be like that...
After thinking for a bit, Lumine felt it was likely as she suspected. So, she decided to make Paimon shut up first, so she wouldn't continue mentioning that matter to others.
"Huh? Is it not..."
"Alright, Paimon, stop talking." Seeing that Paimon still wanted to speak, Lumine hurriedly told her to stop.
Wait, wait!
Wasn't it related to the Raiden Shogun's sister?
Just then, Lumine suddenly remembered what she had heard previously in the inn over at Ritou.
But even so, the fact that Acheron and the Raiden Shogun looked very alike could not be changed.
So...
Acheron is still likely the daughter of either the Raiden Shogun or Her sister...
Although she remembered what she had heard before, Lumine felt that Paimon's guess was likely close to the mark; it was just a question of whose daughter she was.
Of course, it was also possible that the Raiden Shogun was one of three sisters, and Acheron was one of them, rather than being anyone's daughter.
Sigh...
I really want to know...
But Kaito won't say...
Since only Kaito knew the truth of the matter, Lumine simply thought this silently in her heart.
"It was Kaito who said that kind of relationship was hard to describe, so I just guessed like that," Paimon said, looking aggrieved after Lumine told her to stop talking.
She was just guessing casually; it wasn't like she was doing anything bad.
"Is that how you guess? Paimon, watch out or someone will beat you up."
Smiling helplessly, Kaito discovered that his understanding of Paimon was still insufficient.
But it didn't matter. Let her guess however she wanted; it wasn't that kind of relationship anyway.
He was just worried about one problem: if the Raiden Shogun knew about such a guess, She might actually hit someone.
Perhaps at some point while Paimon was flying along, a bolt of lightning would suddenly strike down from the heavens.
"Huh? Who's gonna beat me? It wouldn't be you, Kaito, right?"
First confused, Paimon then seemed to think of something and abruptly hid behind Lumine.
She couldn't help it; she was worried Kaito would beat her.
This Paimon...
Is it necessary to be this afraid?
Turning her head to glance at Paimon behind her, Lumine was also speechless.
"I won't beat you. I'm worried the Raiden Shogun will beat you. She might just directly roast you with lightning until you're crisp on the outside and tender on the inside."
Slowly shaking his head, Kaito looked up toward the sky as he spoke.
The Raiden Shogun?
Subconsciously following Kaito to look up at the sky, Lumine also began paying close attention to any changes in the heavens.
To be honest, hearing Kaito put it that way, she really was worried the Raiden Shogun would strike down a bolt of lightning to roast Paimon. Her gaze then turned to Paimon, who was also looking up.
"You... Why are you both looking at me? The Raiden Shogun... Would the Raiden Shogun really do that?"
Lowering her head to find both Kaito and Lumine looking at her, Paimon panicked for a moment.
She would rather Kaito beat her than have the Raiden Shogun beat her.
After all, no matter what, Kaito definitely wouldn't beat her too excessively.
But if it were the Raiden Shogun, that would be different; She might directly slaughter her.
"Who knows? After all, you did make such a guess."
Seeing the panic on Paimon's face, Kaito put on an expression that suggested anything was possible.
There was no helping it; who told this Paimon to have such a formidable imagination?
"Then... She shouldn't know right now, right? You guys have to keep it a secret for me."
At this moment, Paimon was truly panicked.
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