In just a few blinks of an eye, the two had already exchanged more than 10 blows.
"Good!"
Itto shouted, cutting off their sparring session.
Ayaka was pleasantly surprised to see Xavier appear there.
"Xavier, why are you here?"
Ayato also stepped forward, smiling, and said, "It seems you're in a leisurely mood today, even bringing Itto along."
Speaking of Itto, Xavier couldn't help but sigh, "Actually, I wasn't planning on coming, but there are some things I wanted to ask you..."
Xavier's words were interrupted by Ayato before he could finish: "Let's discuss it after a cup of tea."
Following Ayato to the tea room, the group talked things over while drinking tea.
Upon learning Xavier's purpose, Ayato said with some surprise, "Forgive my bluntness, but just hearing about it, this doesn't sound like an ore that Teyvat could possess."
Xavier was silent. Ayato had already been very tactful; his meaning was that such a stone simply didn't exist.
"It's over. Even Ayato doesn't know. Does this stone really not exist...?"
Itto clutched his head, feeling very dejected.
Ayaka, beside him, comforted him, "Although we haven't heard of this ore, it doesn't necessarily mean it doesn't exist."
Itto felt that Ayaka was just comforting him, and sadly said, "Ayaka, you don't need to comfort me. If it hasn't been heard of, then it's impossible for such a stone to exist!"
Ayaka shook her head, "What I mean is that we haven't heard this name. Perhaps it has another name?"
Hearing what his sister said, Ayato suddenly remarked, "If that's the case, it reminds me of a legendary stone."
With a sudden turn of events, Itto never expected that a stone he thought didn't exist actually did.
He stood up excitedly, "Really? What stone?!"
Ayato smiled slightly, first took a sip of tea, and then slowly began to speak.
"Legend says there is a seven-colored ore that fell from the heavens, a stone left behind by the gods. In the distant past, people used it to forge weapons that could slay monsters several times stronger than themselves."
The more Itto listened, the more he felt it was true, and he became even more excited.
"That's great! I knew such a stone existed in this world, ah hahaha!"
Xavier couldn't help but roll his eyes, because this guy hadn't believed him from the start.
Xavier asked Ayato, "So, do you know where this stone is?"
Ayato smiled and shook his head, saying, "Xavier, you think too highly of me. If I had truly seen such a stone, then it wouldn't be legendary. Furthermore, for such a powerful ore, we would naturally have paid attention to it, but unfortunately, there have been no results."
Xavier thought that made a lot of sense. Many families must have searched for such a powerful legendary ore.
Not finding it after so long indicated that it wasn't easy to find.
"However..."
Ayato suddenly changed his tone, building up everyone's anticipation.
"Recently, we've found some clues. If you're also interested in this stone, you might want to take a look."
"Clues?" Xavier didn't understand what these so-called clues meant.
Ayaka added, "It is said that a Shuumatsuban ninja discovered a cave where a seven-colored light flashed, but it disappeared when he got close. So, we suspect it might be this legendary ore."
"Tell me where it is quickly, I'm going now!"
Itto was already impatient, wishing he could fly there immediately.
"No need to be so anxious. To find such a legendary treasure, one naturally needs capable assistants, and I happen to have one right here."
Whether it was a coincidence or not, just as Ayato finished speaking, a soldier came in to report.
"Lord Kamisato, your invited guest is waiting."
Ayato slowly nodded, "Please, let him in."
Not long after, the door to the tea room opened, and a familiar figure walked in.
"Shikanoin Heizou?"
Xavier didn't expect this capable assistant to be the famous detective Shikanoin Heizou.
However, upon closer thought, it was quite reasonable.
After all, throughout Inazuma, Shikanoin Heizou's investigative abilities were among the best.
"Oh? It seems this friend I've never met knows me. How about I try to guess who you are?"
Though surprised, Shikanoin Heizou remained calm and composed, even intending to guess who the person in front of him was.
Xavier watched the other party with interest, wanting to hear Shikanoin Heizou's deductions.
Shikanoin Heizou walked over to Xavier, circled him once, and then stroked his chin, saying, "We've never met, yet you recognize me at a glance and call me Shikanoin Heizou, which means from your perspective, we are quite familiar."
Xavier couldn't help but admire, was this the reasoning ability of a famous detective?
"Adding your unusual attire and your ability to be a distinguished guest of the Kamisato, combined with what Sayu said earlier, you must be that mysterious visitor from another world, correct?"
Shikanoin Heizou not only guessed Xavier's identity in one go but also provided well-reasoned evidence, which Xavier couldn't help but admire.
"Clap, clap, clap!"
Xavier clapped, "As expected of Inazuma's famous detective, impressive!"
Itto, standing nearby, didn't know where he got the nerve, and said with disdain, "Hmph, what's so great about that? He just guessed!"
Shikanoin Heizou glanced at Itto and slowly said, "Arataki Itto, the leader of the Arataki Gang. Yesterday, General Kujou Sara beat you up and then left you on the street, right?"
Itto immediately became enraged, "How did you know that! No, you're talking nonsense! How could This Daddy, be thrown onto the street by Kujou Turtle!"
Shikanoin Heizou spread his hands, very casually, "Perhaps my information was indeed incorrect."
"Alright, everyone, it's rare for us to gather like this. Why the short tempers? Let's discuss the main business."
Ayato interrupted the friction and argument between the two.
After the situation was explained, Shikanoin Heizou said with great doubt, "Lord Kamisato, it's not that I doubt your decision, but asking me to act with this guy is truly too much to ask."
Although Shikanoin Heizou didn't name names, everyone present knew who he was talking about.
Seeing Itto about to erupt, Ayato said preemptively, "Although Itto's personality is a bit impulsive, he is brave and fearless. I believe he will be the first to rush forward if anything happens."
These words made Itto feel very comfortable, "Of course, This Daddy, am the most loyal!"
"As for Xavier, his strength is unfathomable, and he will be of great help to this operation."
Xavier silently glanced at Ayato. He wasn't being narcissistic, but he strongly suspected that this last sentence was what Ayato truly wanted to say, and the previous one was just a bonus for Itto.
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