Bai Luo and Igor did not stay outside for long. After all, there was still a banquet going on in Sangonomiya Shrine.
If they were outside for too long, it would arouse suspicion in some people.
Fortunately, everyone knew that Igor was an avid fan of the Battousai. Coupled with Mr. Li's cover, they managed to fool everyone.
After returning to his seat, Beidou only glanced at Bai Luo and said nothing.
On the other hand, Kazuha, who was sitting next to Bai Luo, took the opportunity to start chatting with him again.
And the person they were talking about was someone who was not present.
Gorou.
"Gorou is quite a remarkable person. Although he is the general of Watatsumi, he doesn't put on any airs. Everyone loves and respects him."
After returning to Inazuma, Kazuha had become much more talkative.
On the way to Sangonomiya Shrine, whenever he saw something, he would immediately introduce it to Bai Luo.
For example, the Specters. It was said that managing the Specter ecosystem was a chore comparable to Liyue's "elimination of the four pests."
"Unfortunately, the front lines are tense, and Gorou can't stay in the rear for long. Otherwise, I would definitely introduce him to you, Mr. Himura. I'm sure you wouldn't regret making such a friend."
"Yes, I'm really looking forward to it."
It was less about looking forward to meeting Gorou and more about looking forward to meeting Ms. Hina.
Although that crafty fox hadn't successfully "developed" Gorou yet, since he already knew about this little puppy's special side, he might as well...
Ahem, he should probably behave himself.
"Lord Battousai, this is a special dish from Liyue, [Cold-Dressed Qingxin]. It is very precious in Inazuma. If you don't mind, please have a taste."
While Bai Luo and Kazuha were talking, a new round of dishes was served.
Perhaps to accommodate Bai Luo, the shrine maiden of Sangonomiya Shrine had specially placed the most precious dish in front of him.
Bai Luo: "..."
Alright, this shrine maiden wasn't lying. In Inazuma City, this Qingxin was indeed a very precious thing, so much so that it was often unavailable even if one had the money.
But... could you take a look at where I just came from? Liyue!
Is that place lacking this thing?
During the days I was gathering herbs with Qiqi, we ate this thing like a snack!
Even a Sunsettia would have been better than this, right?
"And this plate of Sunsettias. I heard you like to eat Sunsettias the most, so Lady Sangonomiya specially arranged for us to prepare them."
"..."
From the shrine maiden's voice, she seemed to have brought it over with a certain reverence.
But... could this Sunsettia really be eaten?
Holding his chopsticks, Bai Luo looked at the Sunsettias on the table, as well as the other dishes, and didn't even dare to start eating.
Because there was one thing he couldn't be sure of.
If this table was judged to be a carrier for the Sunsettias, then if he touched the table, would it change the taste?
This was a problem.
After hesitating with his chopsticks for a long time, Bai Luo looked at Kazuha beside him.
"Little brother Kazuha, would you like a Sunsettia? There's plenty."
Originally, there was a smile on Kazuha's face, but after hearing Bai Luo's words, his expression suddenly changed. He, along with the table, moved half a meter to the side, directly sharing a table with the navigator, Miss Kaishin, next to him.
This made Miss Kaishin blush shyly.
"Um... Captain Beidou?"
Casually looking at Beidou on his left, Bai Luo asked tentatively.
Beidou, who was drinking, seemed to have remembered something. She suddenly chugged down all the sake in the bottle, then let out a drunken hiccup and slumped onto the table, just short of putting up a sign that said [I'm drunk].
But the sake Sangonomiya Shrine had arranged for Beidou was a low-alcohol, sweet type suitable for women. With Beidou's tolerance, let alone such a small bottle, even a full vat would only make her full, not drunk.
"Is it really that serious..."
Muttering to himself, Bai Luo looked at the shrine maiden who had been standing behind him after serving the dishes.
Unlike the other shrine maidens with traditional Inazuman hair colors, this shrine maiden's hair color was somewhat special, actually a light green.
Paired with her blue shrine maiden's uniform, it had a unique charm.
Most importantly... when this young lady was speaking just now, her voice was very familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before.
Looking at her face... it was an unfamiliar face. Bai Luo was very sure he had never seen this person before.
But moving his gaze down a little...
Hiss—
Unlike the loose-fitting uniforms of ordinary shrine maidens, this young lady's shrine maiden's uniform was a bit ill-fitting. The other parts were manageable, but the chest was a bit tight. The bursting Hydro Slimes actually made Bai Luo's scalp tingle, giving him the illusion of being suffocated.
Most importantly... these Hydro Slimes looked very familiar.
Honestly, the last time Bai Luo had seen Slimes of this scale was the last time.
Casually retracting his gaze, Bai Luo's hand had already quietly moved under the table.
He first pressed his hand on the soft cushion until he felt the hard ground.
Hmm... this should be Hu Tao's size.
A little smaller.
This should be Katerina's.
Slowly swelling... should be that "ehe" weirdo from the... Statues of the Seven?
Towering high... hmm... Bai Luo's gaze drifted to Beidou beside him.
About the same size.
Then, his hand left the cushion and seemed to be pressing on something in mid-air.
Holy crap! Isn't that... that someone?
After retracting his phantom-pressing arm, Bai Luo's mind was completely focused on the shrine maiden behind him.
That's right. Although it was just a visual estimate, based on this size, she was definitely someone Bai Luo knew!
"Miss Shrine Maiden, sweet. Want one?"
Bai Luo casually picked up a Sunsettia and offered it to the shrine maiden before him.
Currently, the only suitable thing to give away on his table was the Sunsettia.
"Lord Battousai, this was specially prepared for you by Lady Sangonomiya. We cannot eat it casually."
The young shrine maiden always had a warm smile on her face.
"Is that so? That's a pity. I wonder if Miss Shrine Maiden could tell me her name? I feel like I've seen you somewhere before."
Quietly putting the Sunsettia into his pocket, Bai Luo asked again.
Honestly, his behavior seemed like he was trying to pick her up, and the shrine maiden behind him and the drunk-pretending Beidou next to him also thought so.
However, the young shrine maiden still said very politely, "I am just an ordinary shrine maiden. My real name is not worth mentioning."
For her, this was indeed a good opportunity to get close to the Battousai, but she had just established her footing in Sangonomiya Shrine. If she acted rashly, she was afraid it would attract the attention of that Divine Priestess.
So she had to reluctantly give up this opportunity.
"So your name is 'Not Worth Mentioning'? A very special name."
"..."
The expression on the young shrine maiden's face stiffened, and her demeanor began to become unnatural.
Although Bai Luo had said "not worth mentioning" out loud, he had mouthed a name afterwards.
And that name was her original name.
"Miss Not Worth Mentioning, could I trouble you to help me deliver this Qingxin to Lady Sangonomiya? I used to eat this thing often in Liyue."
"O... okay."
After barely composing herself, the young shrine maiden bent down and picked up the Qingxin on the table.
And that faint scent of Mist Grass also drifted into Bai Luo's nostrils.
"Come to my room tonight. You don't want others to know your true identity, do you?"
Taking advantage of the moment she was carrying the dish and blocking everyone's view, Bai Luo said in a voice that only the two of them could hear.
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