Could it be that Lumine is wanted, just like in the game's plot?
Watching Keqing quickly walk towards him from a distance, Kaito's mind couldn't help but think this.
After all, he had just arrived in Liyue and didn't know Keqing at all.
Of course, Lumine had been with him the whole time, so it was impossible for her to be wanted.
So...
What's going on?
Standing there, Kaito was genuinely confused, completely unaware of what was happening.
"You're... Kaito?"
While Kaito was feeling puzzled, Keqing, who had already walked up to him, asked this question.
Just a moment ago, Ningguang had given her an important task: to help find the Anemo Archon who had come to Liyue. According to Ningguang's description, the Anemo Archon from Mondstadt was a young woman currently with a black-haired young man, so as soon as she saw Kaito, she immediately walked over.
Although she had many doubts about Ningguang's description, now that she saw a black-haired young man, she decided to ask him about the situation. Maybe he was exactly the person Ningguang mentioned.
Kaito was shocked that Keqing even knew his name. He couldn't figure out how she knew him.
But shock was shock; he didn't show it directly, instead looking at Keqing with a puzzled expression.
Could it be...
Zhongli?
After thinking it over, Kaito thought of Zhongli.
He really is the person Ningguang mentioned...
I can't believe I found him so quickly...
Seeing him nod, Keqing was also a bit surprised at how quickly she had found the person Ningguang described.
She originally thought it would take a long time to find a specific person in such a vast crowd, but she had found him right after coming down from Ningguang's place. This was completely beyond her expectations.
"You can just call me Keqing. As for why I'm looking for you, I'll explain later. For now, I'd like to ask, is there a girl with you?"
After stating her name, Keqing asked another question. Because Ningguang had told her not to reveal the Anemo Archon's identity in front of the black-haired young man, she used the term "a girl" to ask Kaito.
Honestly, she was very curious about what this Anemo Archon was up to, hiding her identity and following a young man around.
A girl?
Hearing Keqing's words, Kiana, Wendy, and Lumine flashed through Kaito's mind. He didn't know who Keqing was talking about.
He couldn't help it; he had more than one girl around him. Even if two of them were him, they were still girls.
This Keqing...
What on earth does she want?
At this moment, Kaito was getting more and more confused, and at the same time, he was thinking about how best to answer.
"Miss Keqing, we've never met. It's difficult for me to answer such a question."
After some consideration, Kaito gave his answer.
No matter what, he certainly couldn't just answer whatever someone asked, even if that person was Keqing. At the very least, he needed to know what was going on.
He's quite cautious...
But he does have a point...
Seeing Kaito's response, Keqing said, "Someone is looking for that friend of yours. If I'm not mistaken, her name is Wendy, and she has blue-green eyes and short hair."
Since Ningguang had only told her not to reveal the Anemo Archon's identity, she described the 'Anemo Archon's' name and appearance instead.
Wendy...
Who's looking for Wendy?
Kaito still couldn't figure out who was looking for Wendy; he himself had no idea.
Logically, not many people should know Wendy, especially since this was her first day in Liyue.
"Who's looking for Wendy? I don't recall her knowing anyone here," Kaito said, wanting to know who was looking for her.
She's the Anemo Archon...
How could you possibly know everyone she knows...
After silently complaining in her mind, Keqing said, "Maybe you just don't know..."
"Of course I know about my girlfriend's business."
Kaito interrupted her before she could finish.
Girlfriend???
Is he saying... the Anemo Archon is his girlfriend???
Keqing, who was just about to say Ningguang's name, was stunned by Kaito's words.
What's going on???
Why didn't Ningguang tell me about this...
Did I forget???
Impossible...
Looking at Kaito with a shocked expression, Keqing couldn't help but wonder if she had missed something important.
But she thought and thought, and really couldn't recall Ningguang saying anything like that.
"You're saying... that Wendy... is your girlfriend?"
Re-evaluating the black-haired young man before her, Keqing asked very cautiously.
Although she had heard him clearly, she worried there might be a misunderstanding, so she asked again.
After all, would a god have that kind of relationship with a mortal?
Wait...
This person...
He couldn't be a god too, could he?
Suddenly thinking of this, Keqing looked Kaito up and down again, but she still couldn't tell if he was human or a god.
"Of course. So, who is looking for Wendy?"
By now, Kaito had already guessed that this matter was related to Wendy's identity as the Anemo Archon.
He could see it clearly from Keqing's shocked expression. So she must know about Wendy's identity, which is why she was so surprised when he said Wendy was his girlfriend.
Could it be... Someone from Mondstadt?
Suddenly, Kaito seemed to understand something. When he left Mondstadt this morning, he hadn't told anyone.
The Anemo Archon is really his girlfriend?
Did Ningguang get something wrong?
After getting Kaito's confirmation, Keqing couldn't help but wonder if Ningguang had made a mistake.
No...
I have to go back and confirm with Ningguang...
After thinking for a moment, Keqing decided to go back and find Ningguang. She felt that something wasn't right.
"Um... I'm the Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing. Could you come with me somewhere first? I need to confirm a few things, and then I'll explain the situation to you."
Keqing's plan was to take Kaito to the Jade Chamber to find Ningguang.
When she was at the Jade Chamber earlier, Ningguang hadn't mentioned anything about the Anemo Archon's boyfriend, so she needed to confirm it with her.
"No problem, but where are you taking me?"
"The Jade Chamber. Its master is the one who wants to find your... that girlfriend of yours."
As she spoke, Keqing also looked up at the sky.
Ningguang...
So...
Was it Acting Grand Master Jean who asked her to do this?
Gazing up at the sky as well, Kaito couldn't help but guess.
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