Because she had merely heard Kaito say so, Paimon obviously didn't know why he would say such a thing.
However, what she didn't expect was that the Raiden Shogun's focus wasn't on what she said, but rather on what Kaito had said.
Of course, this was good news for her.
Originally, she thought the Raiden Shogun would do something to her, but She didn't. This was undoubtedly tremendous news.
As for Kaito, she didn't need to worry about anything, and it wasn't her place to worry anyway.
After all, he was very powerful himself, and the girlfriends by his side were each top-tier powerhouses, so she had absolutely nothing to worry about.
"Indeed, that guy definitely wouldn't tell you."
regarding Paimon's answer, Miko didn't seem surprised.
However, deep down, she was wondering why Kaito would say such words, seeing as he hadn't said that in the beginning.
Is that guy actively adding drama?
Is he worried Ei can't tell it's Makoto?
Shifting her gaze from Paimon to Kaito not far away, Miko couldn't help but think this.
"Perhaps Kaito is simply expressing the relationship of how alike we are." At this moment, Makoto, who was standing to the side, also spoke up.
Although Kaito hadn't mentioned this scene would happen initially, since it had already occurred, She definitely had to state Her own opinion.
Otherwise, just standing there saying nothing would obviously be very strange.
"Yes, that guy is often like that."
Seeing Makoto speak, Miko followed along with Her words, and then continued, "Ei, shall I go ask him?"
Knowing Ei must be very curious about the meaning of Kaito's words, she volunteered.
Regardless, she could go over first to see exactly what that guy wanted to do, and coordinate their stories while she was at it.
"No need. If there is something I wish to ask, I will ask it myself. I shall return for now; you and Acheron go enjoy your stroll properly."
After saying this, Ei vanished directly from her spot, causing Miko to subconsciously look around as if to confirm whether Ei had truly left.
"She actually left just like that."
After confirming Ei had really departed, Miko muttered to herself, seemingly quite surprised.
She really hadn't expected Ei to leave so suddenly.
The Raiden Shogun left?
Like Miko, Paimon was extremely surprised at this moment. She discovered that things were completely different from what she had imagined on the way here; the Shogun hadn't really paid her much attention at all.
Wait...
She wasn't driven away by anger at me, was She?
But if the Raiden Shogun were truly angry, She should have just beaten me up directly...
At this moment, Paimon looked completely bewildered, not knowing what had happened at all.
However, there was one thing she was very happy about: the Raiden Shogun hadn't done anything to her. She could finally rest easy.
"I feel She already has Her own thoughts," Makoto suddenly said, looking at Kaito in the distance and then at Miko before her.
Thoughts?
"What thoughts? Acheron."
Although Ei had already left, Miko still addressed Makoto as Acheron, rather than Mei, and certainly not Makoto.
"Just knowing what She ought to do Herself, and not simply listening to the orders of others."
With a faint smile on Her face, Makoto answered Miko's query.
Clearly, after learning of Kaito's words from Paimon, Ei had formed Her own judgment.
If She guessed correctly, Ei would likely go find Kaito next.
As for his side, he believed Ei would definitely feel that Kaito's side was more important.
Only from him could She know what exactly was going on with Her side.
Listen to others' orders?
Does the Raiden Shogun also listen to others' orders?
Who on earth could order the Raiden Shogun?
Listening silently to the conversation between Miko and Acheron (Makoto) from the side, Paimon was bewildered once again.
She hadn't expected that the Raiden Shogun would actually listen to someone else's orders.
That person...
Who is it?
"Ah, that. Indeed, it is so. After all, only he is left. If She still didn't have Her own thoughts, then it would be over." Hearing Makoto say this, Miko immediately understood what She was talking about.
"Speaking of which..." Makoto shifted Her gaze to Wendy, who hardly spoke, and said, "You really look very similar to that Anemo Archon. Just like Miss Mei and I. I am truly curious why this is so. Is it merely a coincidence?"
Scrutinizing Wendy up and down, Makoto couldn't help but say this.
There was no helping it; the fact that he and Miss Mei looked very alike was already strange enough. As a result, there was yet another person who had this situation with Mondstadt's Anemo Archon. This really forced Her to wonder if there were some unknown secrets hidden within.
Of course, Makoto knew that She should ask Kaito this question; he would definitely know what this was all about.
Miko: "!"
Why did Makoto ask this question...
Looking at Makoto, Miko evidently hadn't expected Her to suddenly say such words to Wendy.
Although She had the same doubts, she felt that now was not the time to bring this matter to the table.
"Of course it's not a coincidence." At this moment, Wendy spoke up, stating very directly that this was not a coincidence.
Not a coincidence?
Then what could it be?
Even more surprised that Wendy would answer like this, Miko immediately looked at her, wanting to hear what she would say next.
"Because someone made me look like this, and someone made that drunkard look like this as well. It's that simple."
Under the gazes of Makoto and Miko, Wendy said this calmly.
Miko: "???"
Makoto: "!"
It had to be said, Wendy's answer shocked both Makoto and Miko.
Originally, Makoto had just said it casually and didn't expect to get any answer. As a result, She heard such a strange reply from Wendy.
Someone...
Who does this 'someone' refer to?
Kaito?
With almost no thought, Makoto immediately felt that the 'someone' Wendy mentioned actually referred to Kaito.
And just at this moment, Kaito and Lumine were also walking toward them.
"Then... who is this person?" Compared to Makoto's contemplation, Miko asked her question directly once again.
But actually, she also felt that person was Kaito; she just wanted to ask Wendy to see if she would get an answer again.
"I don't know~ The Anemo Archon doesn't know. Anyway, just don't keep thinking that Kaito and I are going to do something to your Inazuma, and that's that." This time, Wendy didn't give any useful answer.
Because she knew what Makoto's question just now meant, she simply said that sentence to stop Her and Miko from overthinking it.
She was very aware that the fact that she and Acheron were very similar to Mondstadt's Anemo Archon and Inazuma's Electro Archon respectively made it very easy for people to think too much.
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