Kamisato Estate.
"Look for someone who looks very much like Her Excellency, the Shogun?"
After listening to Miko's words, Kamisato Ayato, sitting across the desk, was obviously startled.
Because not long ago, he had seen exactly such a person.
Of course, Lady Guuji had seen her too.
"That is correct." Although she knew what this kid Kamisato Ayato was thinking right now, Miko still nodded with a serious face.
It couldn't be helped; she naturally had to first complete the task Ei had given her.
Regardless of anything else, she would simply act according to Ei's requirements for now.
As for whether it was necessary, she didn't care; she would do it first and talk later.
And just as Miko nodded with a serious face, Kamisato Ayato opposite her inevitably felt somewhat doubtful.
Right now, the feeling Lady Guuji gave him was as if the previous events had never happened. Should he remind her?
But then again...
Lady Guuji would definitely not forget that matter...
Besides, this girl who previously claimed to be the Anemo Archon was also by her side...
Continuing to look at Miko and the young girl beside her, Kamisato Ayato was a bit unsure of the situation at this moment.
However, after thinking it over three times, he decided to ask.
Of course, because there were other people present, he wouldn't ask so directly.
"I understand, Lady Guuji. Then, does this person who looks very much like Her Excellency, the Shogun, have any other obvious characteristics?"
"Hahaha, you brat." Kamisato Ayato had only just finished asking when Miko couldn't help but laugh out loud, making Kamisato Ayato even more confused.
And just as Kamisato Ayato was thinking about whether to continue asking, Miko spoke again: "Why are you being so cautious? Is it because this little girl is right here?"
Saying that, Miko pointed a finger at Wendy beside her.
Just now, she was merely completing the task Ei handed to her, which was to have the various Commissions search for Makoto, that's all. There was no special meaning behind it, but Kamisato Ayato had clearly misunderstood something.
"Show some respect to this Lord Anemo Archon, little fox." Wendy, who looked a bit bored, said this indifferently regarding Miko's action of pointing at her.
"Yes, yes, yes, little girl."
Unexpectedly, seeing that Wendy still wanted him to call her Lord Anemo Archon, Miko simply responded with this sarcastic tone.
Although it was true that Wendy was indeed the Anemo Archon, in this kind of private setting, Miko certainly wouldn't call her Lord Anemo Archon.
However, if Wendy had maintained the posture of the Anemo Archon from the very beginning, perhaps she really would have consistently addressed Wendy as Lord Anemo Archon.
But by now, Wendy's image in her heart had already solidified. The current her would not treat Wendy the way she treated other gods; at most, she would just pretend a bit in public settings.
"You little fox, you're asking for a beating, aren't you?"
...
Kamisato Ayato: "..."
Watching the two people opposite him mocking each other back and forth, Kamisato Ayato was extremely speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say.
However, based on his years of experience drifting in the sea of officialdom, it was best to say nothing at this time. It would be fine once they quieted down on their own; forcibly saying something would only drag himself into it.
After all, regardless of which one of these two it was, he couldn't afford to offend them.
It was just that the Anemo Archon of Mondstadt...
To think she would have this kind of personality?
And Lady Guuji...
To actually dare to bicker with Mondstadt's Anemo Archon like this...
Hmm...
Truly incredible!
Continuing to watch the two silently, Kamisato Ayato also felt a slight sense of disbelief.
"Alright, respected Lord Anemo Archon, I still have things to do."
Just as Kamisato Ayato was feeling this was incredible, Miko suddenly called out 'Lord Anemo Archon', only her tone sounded as if she were coaxing a child. Then she continued speaking to Kamisato Ayato: "That person is actually the 'Her Excellency, the Shogun' you saw before. Do you understand what I mean?"
The 'Her Excellency, the Shogun' he saw before?
Listening to Miko's words, Kamisato Ayato also recalled that figure, and then he looked at Miko and nodded.
"And so, your Kamisato Clan still needs to put on a show first. You must send people to start searching. Later on, I will arrange for you to find that person who looks very much like Her Excellency, the Shogun. It is just that before that, you must go and search first, understood?" Looking straight at Kamisato Ayato, Miko stated her arrangement.
Since Ei had already issued the command to search for Mei to the various Commissions, this credit naturally had to fall upon the Yashiro Commission.
Of course, this credit also came with huge risks.
But as long as it was handled properly, then the Yashiro Commission would simply be executing orders, unaware of any other matters.
"I understand, Lady Guuji." After thinking quickly for a moment, Kamisato Ayato finally nodded again.
He knew very well that Lady Guuji was doing this to let their Kamisato Clan obtain this credit.
It was just that this credit indeed carried risks within it.
But Lady Guuji had shown kindness to their Kamisato Clan, so he inevitably had to do this thing.
And more importantly, Lady Guuji had already thought of a way out for their Kamisato Clan in advance.
When the time came, as long as their Kamisato Clan insisted they knew nothing of other matters and were merely executing orders, then no matter what happened later, their Kamisato Clan would be safe.
"That is good. I will notify you when the time comes." Saying this, Miko stood up; it seemed she was preparing to leave. "Then this little girl and I will be going now."
"Let me see you off, Lady Guuji, and Lord Anemo Archon." Although Miko kept calling the Anemo Archon a 'little girl', Kamisato Ayato knew he definitely couldn't call her that, no matter from which aspect he considered it.
Whoosh—
And right at this moment, a gust of wind suddenly blew from unknown origins inside the study.
Hmm?
What happened?
Subconsciously looking towards the tightly closed door, Kamisato Ayato was also completely bewildered, not knowing where the wind came from.
"This little girl, actually ran off on her own without taking me along." Miko's helpless voice suddenly rang out.
Kamisato Ayato: "..."
Withdrawing his gaze and looking at the study where only Lady Guuji and himself remained, Kamisato Ayato more or less understood what had just happened.
Clearly, that Lord Anemo Archon had left by herself.
"Then Lady Guuji, shall I send Thoma to see you off?"
Kamisato Ayato naturally knew Lady Guuji didn't need him to send someone to see her off, but because Lady Guuji had just said that sentence, he had to express his stance somehow.
"No need, I'll walk by myself." Taking Kamisato Ayato's goodwill for granted and rejecting it, Miko walked towards the study door on her own.
Afterwards, Miko left under the watchful eyes of Kamisato Ayato, who had also walked out, as well as Ayaka and Thoma.
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