The scholars of Sumeru began discussing among themselves.
Layla, who had been drowsy, woke up instantly.
Takumi?
She looked over.
When she saw Takumi speaking with Cyno and Nu Wa, she immediately became curious.
Was this the person Lord Lesser Lord Kusanali said could accomplish anything?
For a moment, Layla's curiosity grew even stronger.
At this moment, Takumi continued speaking with Cyno.
"Are you going directly to the school, or will you find a place to stay first?"
When Cyno heard this, he immediately repeated the plan they had agreed on beforehand.
"Let's go straight to the school."
"As for housing, that can be arranged slowly later."
"They'll find a hotel or rent a place themselves."
"You don't need to worry about that."
They had funds specifically for their stay here,
so their accommodations were not an issue.
Hearing this, Takumi nodded.
"That works too."
"Then let's go to the school first."
"Classes haven't started yet, and it will still take some time before the term begins."
"During this period, you can familiarize yourselves with the environment."
"Some teachers are also on campus. You can speak with them."
After saying this, he took out his phone and asked Nu Wa to give an order.
She arranged for several buses to come over
and pick up the group.
Not long after Takumi and Nu Wa finished chatting, the buses arrived.
Seeing the vehicles approaching, Cyno stepped forward and guided the scholars to board.
Takumi followed them onto the bus.
When everyone settled down, many scholars began asking Takumi questions, their faces full of curiosity.
Even Layla couldn't hold back.
"Mr. Takumi, what do you think about astrology?"
"Can I ask you some questions?"
Layla stared at him expectantly.
At this moment, she was wide awake.
She simply wanted to ask Takumi everything she could.
Hearing her question, Takumi paused for a moment.
Then he smiled.
"Astrology? I haven't studied it much."
"But if you want to draw a star map, there's a place I recommend."
"You might want to visit the space agency."
"There may be a spacecraft launched into space soon."
"Compared to studying astrology on the ground, observing it from space would be much more intuitive, right?"
As soon as he said this, everyone in the bus inhaled sharply.
Good grief—was Liyue already capable of this?
Sending people into space?
Layla froze completely.
"C-can you?"
Her eyes widened helplessly.
Could this really be done?
Takumi nodded.
"Of course."
"When the time comes, you can go there and take a look."
"There's someone very capable inside. She might be able to help you make tools to observe celestial bodies more clearly."
"That would be extremely helpful for those who study astrology."
"In Liyue, many things are possible."
"So look forward to it."
Takumi was not exaggerating.
If he sent Layla to visit Wei Wei,
she could probably create some remarkable instruments.
Layla nodded.
She silently committed this to memory.
If such a place existed, she absolutely had to see it.
Everyone else in the bus also became increasingly curious.
The bus sped toward the school.
When they arrived, Takumi got off first and notified security.
The bus then entered the school grounds without obstruction.
When the Sumeru scholars stepped off the bus,
they looked around with fascination.
Several teachers on duty also came out.
Coincidentally, Mona had just stepped out to get food.
Seeing her, Takumi waved.
Mona glanced at the group from Sumeru and froze.
When she realized Takumi was calling her, she walked over.
"What is it?"
Her tone was, as usual, quite rude.
However, Layla suddenly spoke boldly:
"Astrologist Mona Megistus?"
"Hello, I'm Layla."
"I've read your astrology articles in The Steambird."
"I didn't expect to meet you here."
Saying this, Layla quickly stepped forward and grabbed Mona's hand.
Hearing someone call her full name
and knowing they had read her work—
Was this a fan?
"H-hello!"
Mona was flattered.
The other Sumeru scholars also looked toward her.
Mona's fame in astrological circles was well-known.
Many of them studied astrology as well.
The God of Wisdom had clearly known Mona was here,
and that was probably why this particular group had been sent.
According to Bayar, they might even work with Liyue on future space research.
After all, Liyue had already begun exploring space.
With the laws of heaven not interfering,
there was no doubt Sumeru was interested.
Otherwise, why send so many astrologers?
"Mona!"
"These scholars will be assigned to you."
"Show them around the school."
"They'll all study here in the future."
Takumi had not forgotten his arrangements.
Mona, please carry this burden for me!
Hearing this, Mona thought for a moment, then didn't refuse.
If she had nothing else to do, she could show them around.
After all, she earned a salary.
Technically, even her vacation was paid.
So this was fine—just normal work.
"Alright."
Mona agreed.
Then she turned to the group.
"Come with me."
"I'll guide you around."
She began walking ahead.
Seeing this, Layla hurried after her.
Meeting Mona had instantly erased her social anxiety—
now she only wanted to discuss academic topics.
Seeing Mona take over, Takumi asked no further questions.
He simply said goodbye to Cyno and left.
Cyno wasn't bothered.
He followed the scholars to explore the school.
Once he finished helping them settle in,
he would return to Sumeru.
Master Bayar was planning desert development.
They were discussing the project now.
There was much work waiting for him.
He had been handling affairs in the desert.
He was only called here today to escort the scholars and settle them.
If he had been unavailable, the job would have gone to Tighnari instead.
Thinking of this, Cyno quickly followed the group.