Isn't that... that flying sprite?
Seeing the small figure looking at her from a distance, Shenhe couldn't help but think.
After her master and Moon Carver left yesterday, she simply spent the night on Mt. Tianheng.
Although she didn't inform her master, the fact that her master didn't come looking for her later seemed to be a tacit approval of her spending the night on Mt. Tianheng.
So, she wasn't in a hurry to return.
And after daybreak, she immediately came to Liyue Harbor, wanting to buy some breakfast.
"Look, Kiana, it's that girl who was looking for you before."
Just as Shenhe was meeting the other's gaze, she suddenly saw them turn their head and say this.
Kiana?
She's here too?
Subconsciously looking around, Shenhe then realized that girl was also nearby.
She originally thought it was only the little sprite, but it turned out that wasn't the case.
But in that case...
Should I go over and say hello?
Recalling the conversation between her master and Moon Carver that she overheard yesterday, Shenhe couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
Clearly, just interacting with Kiana would be dangerous.
So...
"Yo, you're here to buy breakfast too? You didn't come all the way down from that domain just for breakfast, did you?"
Just as Shenhe was still pondering what to do, Kiana had already arrived in front of her.
"No, I've been here in Liyue Harbor the whole time. I didn't go back."
After a moment's thought, Shenhe answered this way.
She had originally wanted to say she had spent the night on Mt. Tianheng, but thinking about yesterday's events, she didn't get so specific, only vaguely stating that she had been in Liyue Harbor the whole time.
"Is that so? Well, I won't disturb you then."
Looking as if she'd had a sudden realization, Kiana waved and turned to leave, leaving Shenhe alone to ponder things.
"What should we buy to eat this time?"
"Just buy whatever you want to eat."
"Then… can I get anything?"
"Not if you want to buy a whole pile of it."
...
However, after walking a little way, she turned back, because she suddenly remembered she hadn't bought breakfast yet.
Standing there, silently listening as their voices faded into the distance, Shenhe finally gave up on her intention to ask her previous questions.
Actually, she had been conflicted before, but Kiana's quick departure saved her the trouble.
I should go there and wait...
Rex Lapis will appear there today...
And then...
I don't know what will happen...
Turning her head to look in a certain direction, Shenhe couldn't help but think this, and then she headed that way.
The Jade Chamber.
"Is everything ready?"
Sitting before her dressing table and looking at her reflection in the mirror, Ningguang asked faintly.
In truth, she knew everything was already prepared and also knew what answer she would hear, but she had to ask anyway.
No matter what, the answer had to be affirmative.
"Everything has been properly prepared, Lady Ningguang. We are only waiting for the appointed time for you to begin."
Standing to the side, Baiwen answered with her head lowered.
"Very good."
Continuing to look at her reflection, the expression on Ningguang's exquisite face now seemed very satisfied.
The annual Rite of Descension would be held today, and she was the one in charge this year.
Although all of Liyue now operated stably under the management of the Qixing, and the Qixing were considered the masters of Liyue, Ningguang knew that Rex Lapis was the ultimate ruler.
Even though He now only appeared once a year, it didn't affect His status in Liyue in the slightest.
"Let's go."
Feeling that it was about time, Ningguang rose from her seat and walked outside.
Kaito's Residence.
"You and Kiana went to buy breakfast together?"
Inside the room, watching Paimon, who was sitting at the opposite side of the table and stuffing herself, Lumine's tone was filled with suspicion.
Honestly, such a thing seemed very strange to her.
Paimon actually waking up so early, and then going with Kiana to buy breakfast, was simply unbelievable.
Wait...
Could it be that she woke up from hunger?
Suddenly, Lumine thought of this possibility.
"Yeah, we went out to buy it together, and I carried it all back. It was so tiring."
As she spoke, Paimon continued to eat nonstop.
This one...
She must have woken up hungry...
And then happened to run into Kiana going out for breakfast...
Yes...
That must be it!
Tap, tap, tap—
Just then, the sound of footsteps suddenly came from outside the door.
"Lumine, are you going out to see that Rite of Descension?"
Just as Lumine was looking at the door with some confusion, Kaito's voice came from outside.
It's Kaito!
Hearing that it was Kaito, Lumine quickly wiped her mouth and went to open the door.
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