"Hmph~" Keqing huffed, wrapping her arms around Akio's.
"Alright, my dearest darlings, how about joining me for a trip to Tenshukaku today? Before we leave, let's visit them one last time," Akio suggested with a smile. "While we're at it, I'll deliver an invitation to Morax as well."
"That sounds good," Ningguang nodded. "Let us change into something else, then."
Ganyu and Keqing quickly agreed, heading back to their rooms.
Akio, being his shameless self, followed right behind.
"My darlings, let your husband give some feedback on your outfits, hehehe~"
"You scoundrel~" ×3
...
Soon enough, Akio brought the three women to Tenshukaku.
"Lord!" The Okuzumeshuu warriors saluted respectfully upon seeing Akio.
"Mm," Akio nodded and asked, "Are the Generals and the others here?"
"Replying to Lord, all three Generals are present, as are the Commissioner of the Kanjou Commission and Lady Sangonomiya," the warrior answered.
"Good." Akio led the trio into Tenshukaku.
Inside, several women were sitting together, chatting.
"Akio?" Hiiragi Chisato spotted Akio first and hurried over.
"Have you eaten, sweetheart?" Akio asked with a smile, taking her hand.
"Not yet. I just had the attendants start preparing something. It should be ready soon," Chisato replied, shaking her head.
"Did you all spend the night in Tenshukaku?" Akio asked with a smile, noticing how well Sangonomiya Kokomi had already blended in with Raiden Ei and the others.
"Yes, that's right," Chisato nodded, then greeted the women behind Akio. "Sister Ningguang, Keqing, Sister Ganyu, you're here too?"
"Yep," the trio nodded. Keqing spoke up, "We'll be heading back to Liyue tomorrow, so we came with darling to see our sisters and also deliver the wedding invitations for the Archon."
"I see. Please, sisters, come sit," Chisato nodded and led Akio over by the hand.
"Akio~" Raiden Makoto and the other women cheerfully called out upon seeing Akio.
"Morning, my darlings," Akio said with a smile as he sat among them.
"Akio~" Raiden Makoto leaned over, grasping Akio's hand. "Ayaka has already arranged everything for our wedding. We sent her a message, and she'll be back at Tenshukaku soon to hand over the official documents."
"Alright~ I'm aware. Ayaka told me about it," Akio nodded.
"Huh? Akio, you're here too!" Kamisato Ayaka's face lit up as she spotted him and hurried over.
"Yep. Ningguang and the others are heading back to Liyue soon, so I brought them to see Makoto and the rest," Akio nodded.
"You're leaving already, sisters? Why not stay a few more days?" Ayaka asked, turning to Ningguang.
"No, we can't," Ningguang replied with a gentle smile. "There's a lot of work waiting in Liyue. Now that darling's Divine Coronation Ceremony is over, it wouldn't be appropriate for the three of us to stay in Inazuma for too long."
"Yeah," Keqing agreed with a nod. "But you're welcome to visit Liyue anytime. Last time, it was darling and Sister Saiguu who came together."
"Great! I've wanted to visit Liyue for ages," Ayaka said excitedly with a nod. "It's known as the most prosperous nation in the world. I'd love to see it for myself."
"Come on over! We'll show you around when you do," Ningguang said with a smile.
After chatting with Ningguang and the others for a bit, Ayaka took out a document related to the wedding arrangements.
Raiden Makoto took the file, reviewed it carefully, and nodded with satisfaction. "Excellent work, Ayaka. The Yashiro Commission has put a lot of thought into this."
"It is, after all, my wedding with Akio~" Ayaka said shyly.
"Hahaha, looks like our little Ayaka can't wait to tie the knot with darling!" Keqing teased with a laugh.
"Hehe~" Ayaka giggled bashfully.
"It's very well done. Let's proceed with this plan," Raiden Makoto said, stamping the document with the Narukami seal.
"Chisato, assist Ayaka with this. Make sure everything, including the attire, is of the highest standard," Makoto instructed, looking at Hiiragi Chisato.
"Don't worry, Sister Makoto," Chisato nodded. This was Inazuma's most prestigious wedding; everything had to be the very best.
"With the Kanjou Commission's support, I can proceed with confidence," Ayaka said with a smile, then turned to Sangonomiya Kokomi.
"Kokomi, you're included too. Take the invitation back to Watatsumi Island with you...0 .... " Ayaka said with a smile.
"Me... I'm included too?" Kokomi asked in disbelief, staring at Ayaka. She had thought she wouldn't qualify to participate in this wedding.
"What are you talking about?" Raiden Makoto pinched Kokomi's cheek. "You're also one of darling's beloved now. How could we do this without you?"
"..." Kokomi's eyes welled up as she nodded, overwhelmed with joy.
"By the way, where are Guizhong and Havria? What are they up to?" Akio asked, puzzled. Usually, they holed up in Tenshukaku, but they were nowhere to be seen today.
"They went shopping," Raiden Ei answered. "They really enjoyed a lot of the games during the Divine Coronation Ceremony."
"Shopping?" Akio nodded. "As long as they're happy, that's what matters. They've been through so much hardship in the past. I'm glad they're enjoying themselves. I was worried they might not adjust well."
"Oh my, what is darling saying? Havria and I are adaptable. How could we not handle this?" a lively voice chimed from the doorway.
Akio looked over to see Guizhong and Havria, laden with bags from their shopping spree.
"Darling~" Havria shyly acknowledged Akio's gaze.
"Gui... Guizhong!" Before Akio could respond, Ganyu's shocked voice rang out.
"Ganyu?" Guizhong, spotting Ganyu at that moment, was equally surprised. Of course, she knew who Ganyu was.
"You... didn't you fall? How are you...?" Ganyu asked, hardly daring to believe her eyes.
"It's naturally thanks to darling. He granted me a second life," Guizhong said, walking over and nestling into Akio's arms.
"I see. Darling's power is truly incredible," Ganyu murmured. To think he could revive a God who had fallen thousands of years ago?
"Ganyu, how have you been all these years?" Guizhong asked, taking Ganyu's hand.
"I've... I've been well," Ganyu nodded. "Liyue is thriving, and that's enough for me."
"You've worked hard," Guizhong said with a nod, looking at Ganyu with heartfelt concern.
"Liyue Qixing's Tianquan Ningguang and Yuheng Keqing pay their respects to God of Dust," came Ningguang and Keqing's greetings from behind.
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