Liyue Harbor, Port.
As the massive cargo ship sailed into the Port, the long, echoing sound of its horn broke the city's slumber, signifying the start of a new day.
At this moment, a dark golden cargo ship slowly approached from the south.
This behemoth was far larger than typical cargo ships, sailing on the sea like a overlord, drawing significant attention.
Such cargo ships are usually used for trade between two nations.
Currently, its deck was piled high with goods, including Inazuma's specialty ingredients, clothing fabrics, and various other products.
The workers of Liyue had been waiting at the Port since early morning, and once the ship docked and stopped, they skillfully boarded to transport the goods.
These goods all had to undergo inspection by the Yuehai Pavilion, and only after being confirmed as problem-free would they be circulated in Liyue's major markets.
As usual, the Yuehai Pavilion was inspecting every box.
But when an inconspicuous box was opened, everyone present was stunned.
Because inside was not cargo, but a sleeping little girl.
The girl had long, snow-white hair, and her fair, clean face was very adorable.
At this moment, the girl was also startled awake by the sudden commotion.
Her large, gray-blue eyes curiously and fearfully surveyed everything before her.
...
The girl's name was Kamisato Ayaka.
She was the Demoiselle of the Kamisato Family in Inazuma.
Because she was dissatisfied with the many lessons arranged by her family, Little Ayaka ran away from home in a fit of pique.
To avoid being found by her family, the Little One cleverly hid in a box, but then she fell asleep in a daze.
When she woke up again, she found herself and the cargo box had arrived in an unfamiliar city, facing a group of people dressed in strange clothes.
Kamisato Ayaka tried her best to explain the situation to the Millelith, but alas, the languages between the countries were not mutually intelligible.
"What is this little girl saying? I can't understand her at all."
A Millelith scratched his head, saying with a headache.
The man paused, then looked at a tall, burly colleague beside him.
"Yelan, didn't you say you knew a bit of Inazuman? Can you communicate with this little girl?"
"She looks a bit nervous and scared. Please tell her we're not bad people; we're the Millelith who protect the people of Liyue."
The Millelith named Yelan nodded immediately upon hearing this, saying, "I do know a little Inazuman. Leave the task of comforting this little girl to me."
Yelan was full of confidence. He looked at Kamisato Ayaka.
Fearing he might scare the child, Yelan tried to make his smile as kind and friendly as possible.
Yelan said softly, "Little sister,"
"Don't be afraid, don't cry."
"We are the Millelith of Liyue, very, very good people."
Kamisato Ayaka: "??? "
What is this big brother saying?
I don't understand at all.
The surrounding Millelith were also stunned. Why did Yelan's Inazuman sound both authentic and not authentic at the same time?
At this moment, the crowd parted, and Yae Miko, dressed in a red qipao with a tall figure, slowly walked out.
She had originally come to Yuehai Pavilion to find Ganyu, but she didn't find Ganyu; instead, she unexpectedly saw a familiar face.
Yae Miko knelt in front of Kamisato Ayaka, then softly said, "Little One, how did you end up in Liyue?"
Upon seeing Yae Miko, Kamisato Ayaka was no longer as nervous as before, as she was acquainted with Yae Miko, having met her a few times previously.
There was nothing more reassuring than seeing a familiar friend in a foreign country.
Kamisato Ayaka looked at Yae Miko, then said with a wronged expression, "Sister Miko, I fell asleep hiding in the box, and then I somehow ended up here…"
Soon, Kamisato Ayaka recounted the entire incident.
The Millelith realized that Yae Miko could communicate with Kamisato Ayaka, so they all stood quietly to the side, waiting for Yae Miko to translate.
Yae Miko covered her mouth and laughed.
She looked at the pitiful Kamisato Ayaka, then teased, "Little One, you are truly too adorable."
"To skip class, you were willing to hide in a box. Just thinking about it is amusing."
"I bet the Shirasagi Himegimi are in a complete frenzy right now. They would never have imagined that you've already taken a ship to Liyue."
Kamisato Ayaka blinked her big eyes and said in a childish voice, "Sister Miko, can you send me back to Inazuma?"
The Little One had originally only wanted to skip class for a day to relax and return after dark.
She never expected to cause such a big problem.
She didn't want to worry her family, which is why she pleaded with Yae Miko.
Facing such a cute and pitiful Little One, Yae Miko naturally felt pity.
She nodded, gently stroked Kamisato Ayaka's little head, and softly said, "Don't worry, big sister will definitely take you back to Inazuma."
Then, Yae Miko looked up at the Millelith and said, "I've already clarified the situation."
"This Little One hid in a box to avoid her etiquette lessons, but she accidentally fell asleep in the box and ended up coming to Liyue with the cargo ship."
"Her family is probably anxiously searching for her right now. It's best to let them reunite as soon as possible."
Yae Miko paused, then continued, "Please arrange a ship bound for Inazuma soon. I will accompany her back."
Yae Miko also liked Kamisato Ayaka, this little girl.
She was worried that Kamisato Ayaka might encounter problems at sea, so she decided to accompany the Little One back to Inazuma.
The Millelith immediately understood the situation.
"We will arrange a ship to send you back to Inazuma as soon as possible."
Before he could finish speaking, a Yuehai Pavilion official rushed over, saying with a very solemn expression, "For some reason, a thunderstorm has suddenly formed over the sea. Many cargo ships are already trapped in the Port and cannot go out to sea."
"Even ships that had already departed have been forced to return due to the severe weather."
"Please immediately adjust the sailing schedule and calm the public."
All ships are very afraid of thunderstorms.
After all, such weather adds many uncertainties and dangers to ships, so cargo ships try not to go out to sea during heavy rain.
Yae Miko subconsciously looked up and out the window.
Indeed,
The clear, sunny weather had, at some unknown point, turned into a sky covered in dark clouds, with lightning intermittently flashing, as if a storm was brewing.
A chilly wind blew, bringing a hint of coolness.
"Oh dear, oh dear, little girl of the Kamisato Family, now you can't go back to Inazuma even if you wanted to."
"This storm will probably last for several days."
Kamisato Ayaka, hearing that she couldn't return to Inazuma by ship, immediately looked dejected and sad.
She had only wanted to run away and have a fun day, never expecting things to turn out like this.
Her brother and mother must be anxiously searching for her now, right?
The more Little Ayaka thought about it, the more she blamed herself, and her big eyes welled up with tears, ready to cry at any moment.
Yae Miko squatted down, gently pinched Kamisato Ayaka's cheek, and said with a smile, "Little One, don't be too sad."
"I will inform your family of your situation through a special method so they don't have to worry about finding you."
Yae Miko paused, then continued, "Besides, not being able to return to Inazuma isn't necessarily a bad thing."
"At the very least, you have a legitimate reason to rest well for the next few days."
"Liyue is a wonderful nation; you might even come to like it here."
Upon hearing Yae Miko's comfort, Kamisato Ayaka felt a little better.
She looked at Yae Miko, then seriously said, "Sister Miko, can I stay by your side these next few days?"
The little girl was new to Liyue and unfamiliar with everything here.
Furthermore, with the language barrier, she was completely unable to move freely, which is why she wanted to stay with Yae Miko for the next few days and return to Inazuma together once the weather cleared.
Facing such an adorable Little Cuties, Yae Miko had no resistance.
She nodded, smiling lightly, and said, "Of course you can."
"And… I'll also take you to meet a new friend I made in Liyue."
"You might get along very well with him."
"Because, well, he's got a way with kids."
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