I wonder if they'll ask me to leave later…
I feel…
They probably will…
Walking ahead, Childe was already speculating about what would happen next. But he also knew that what Kaito had just mentioned might just be some ordinary matter, not necessarily anything important.
And even if it was important, it might not be important to him. But even so, he still had to probe a little.
And while Childe was up ahead thinking about things, Kaito, a little behind him, was doing the same; he was thinking about how to get Childe to fall into his trap.
In any case, he obviously couldn't tell Zhongli his ideas in front of Childe.
A while later.
Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
"Excuse me, is Mr. Zhongli in?"
As soon as he arrived at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, Childe asked someone at the entrance.
"Mr. Zhongli…"
"Oh? Are you looking for me?"
Before the person at the door could finish speaking, Zhongli had already walked out.
In truth, he already knew Kaito was on his way, so he came out now.
"Morning, Mr. Zhongli."
Seeing Zhongli emerge, Childe also stepped forward and extended a hand to greet him.
"So you're already awake, Zhongli. I thought you might still be asleep."
At this point, Kaito also walked up to Zhongli.
For some reason, he always felt like Zhongli might not be fully awake. Although gods probably don't need sleep, that's just how he felt.
"Mr. Zhongli wakes up earlier than anyone. How could he not be awake?"
Hearing Kaito's words, Childe laughed heartily.
"Let's not talk out here. Let's go inside first."
Knowing Kaito surely had something to discuss with him, Zhongli made a welcoming gesture.
"I won't go in, Mr. Zhongli. Kaito is the one who has business with you. We just happened to run into each other on the way and came over together. I'll be leaving now. Goodbye, you two."
After speaking, Childe waved to them and turned to leave.
On the way, he had come up with a plan: leave first, then double back unexpectedly.
This would make them lower their guard more easily than being asked to step aside later.
This Childe…
He actually just left like that…
Watching Childe's retreating figure, Kaito was honestly a bit surprised.
He had been wondering how to get Childe to give him and Zhongli some privacy for their conversation, but now Childe had left on his own.
Oh well…
It's good that he left…
I'll figure out how to bring him into this later…
If that doesn't work, I'll just act as if he doesn't exist…
Averting his gaze, Kaito planned to first tell Zhongli about his new idea.
Wait…
That guy won't come back to eavesdrop, will he?
Suddenly thinking of this, Kaito started pondering again how to work Childe into his plan.
"Let's go inside first, young friend Kaito."
Looking at Kaito's thoughtful expression, and then at the figure of Childe growing distant, Zhongli spoke slowly.
"Alright."
Snapping out of his thoughts, Kaito nodded.
Inside the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
"Thanks."
Taking a sip of the tea Zhongli had prepared, Kaito, who was sitting face-to-face with him, was about to say something when his expression suddenly changed.
"This is some fine tea that Childe gave me before. I didn't expect him to be so knowledgeable about tea."
Also taking a sip, Zhongli seemed to be savoring it.
Of course, he had also noticed what Kaito had just noticed, he just didn't show it.
He hadn't even planned on discussing Childe, but since Childe was now nearby, he mentioned him in passing.
"So it was a gift from Childe. He seems like a rather enthusiastic person."
Knowing that Zhongli had also sensed Childe's presence, Kaito shared his own opinion of him.
And just as the two seemed to be casually mentioning him, Childe, who was eavesdropping from a corner, was a bit surprised. He hadn't expected to first hear a discussion about himself.
They went from talking about tea to talking about me…
But it seems I left a good impression on them yesterday…
Childe felt good about Kaito's opinion of him.
At least he'd made a good impression yesterday; his efforts hadn't been in vain.
Right…
Have I really not been discovered…
If that's true…
then isn't friend Kaito just an ordinary person?
An ordinary person who won the love of the Anemo Archon?
It feels…
a bit unimaginable.
Pondering this question, Childe couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
He was trying to figure out what part of this defied his imagination.
"Things tomorrow might have to change a bit."
Just then, Kaito's voice suddenly came from inside the room, causing Childe to immediately perk up.
Things tomorrow?
Have to change?
This matter…
Wait…
Isn't tomorrow the Rite of Descension?
Could it be that???
Realizing this, Childe himself was stunned and quickly pricked up his ears to continue eavesdropping.
"What's wrong? Did something happen?"
This time, it was Zhongli's voice.
"Yes. Because what happens tomorrow is very important, so I came to discuss it with you."
Very important…
Continuing to listen intently to the conversation inside, Childe felt that running into Kaito today was a huge stroke of luck.
If he hadn't met Kaito, none of this would be happening now.
But…
I wonder if it's related to tomorrow's Rite of Descension…
Childe was feeling quite excited at this moment.
After all, tomorrow's Rite of Descension was an extremely important event for Liyue. If he could learn some unknown secret from this, it would be absolutely wonderful.
"Because Kiana's identity is a bit sensitive, the plan for tomorrow has to be changed."
Kaito's voice came from inside again.
Kiana?
Right…
The other girl with Kaito…
I had a feeling she was no simple character back then…
But what exactly is her identity?
Why is it sensitive?
Could it be that she's a god too???
At this thought, Childe's eyes widened.
The Anemo Archon…
The Geo Archon…
And a girl who might also be a god…
Maybe I should…
The thought that there might be three gods present in Liyue made Childe feel a bit unnerved.
But he quickly came to see it as an excellent opportunity to test himself, one he absolutely could not back down from.
If so many gods are really going to appear at the same time…
Then let me see what you've got!
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