"Lumine. Are they sisters? They look so alike."
After looking at the Raiden Shogun in front and then at Acheron beside them, Paimon flew to Lumine's ear and asked this question in a very low whisper.
Although she knew this wasn't the appropriate place to ask, she couldn't help it; she was simply too curious.
It had to be said, she wasn't sleepy anymore.
"Shh."
Suddenly hearing Paimon's voice, Lumine turned her head and told her to be quiet.
Actually, she was curious about this too, but she knew now was not the time for curiosity.
"Okay."
Seeing that Lumine seemed a bit nervous, Paimon could only drop it. But even so, her gaze still shifted back and forth between Acheron and the Raiden Shogun.
Just then, Miko spoke up.
"Ei, why did you come back so suddenly? I thought you were still outside looking for this guy."
Saying this, Miko pointed at Kaito standing behind her without looking back.
Faced with Miko's words, Ei did not pay her any attention. Instead, She looked at Kaito and said, "I want to speak with you alone. How about it?"
With Kaito, Ei rarely used such an inquiring tone.
Hmm?
She wants to talk to Kaito alone?
Did Ei discover something?
Turning back to glance at Kaito, Miko, who was inevitably a bit nervous, couldn't help but think this.
At the same time, Makoto was also thinking about some things.
Did Ei discover me?
But looking at Her behavior, it doesn't seem like it...
While Her face remained expressionless, Makoto was actually very puzzled inside.
But confusion aside, She decided to see what Miss Mei's boyfriend had to say first.
"Everyone present is an acquaintance; is there anything that cannot be said right here?" Taking a step forward, Kaito spoke slowly.
To be honest, he really hadn't expected the Raiden Shogun to want to discuss matters with him privately.
But it didn't matter; he would listen to what the Raiden Shogun had to say for now.
All acquaintances?
After listening to Kaito's words, Ei's gaze slowly swept over everyone present, and then She said, "There are some matters I believe only we can discuss properly."
"Sigh, to think I wasn't included. I'm a little heartbroken."
At this moment, Miko suddenly said this, sounding as if she were truly sad.
"What about me? Can't I listen in as well?"
Just as Miko's voice faded, Makoto spoke up. Moreover, it was Her own choice to speak; She hadn't consulted with Acheron.
However, Acheron didn't think much of Her doing so.
"Indeed, Raiden Shogun. Didn't you say she looks very similar to that close relative of yours?"
Although he hadn't initially expected Makoto to say such a thing, Kaito went along with Her words and added this sentence of his own.
"Of course you can."
Looking as if She had considered something, Ei nodded.
"Alright then. In that case, we outsiders shall take our leave first."
After confirming that Ei wanted to speak privately with Kaito and the Acheron impersonated by Makoto, Miko suddenly said this.
She knew very well that Ei wanting to chat alone with Kaito and Makoto definitely meant the rest of them should leave.
"Am I considered an outsider too?" Paimon asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Of course you are."
Lumine, who was turning to leave with Miko, grabbed Paimon as she passed by and dragged her out.
"Ouch! I can fly by myself, don't do that..."
"Cut the chatter!"
Knocking on the little head of the speaking Paimon, Lumine told her to stop talking.
Although she really wanted to stay, there was no helping it; since she wasn't invited, she could only leave first.
More importantly, Miko wasn't able to stay either, so everyone was in the same boat; she didn't need to overthink it.
Soon, only Kaito, Ei, Makoto, and Acheron were left on the top floor of Tenshukaku.
Of course, from Ei's perspective, things were a bit different.
It couldn't be helped; right now, She still couldn't be sure, and She was even less aware of the differences within Acheron.
However, barring any accidents, She should find out something soon.
This young man named Kaito suddenly appeared in Inazuma, charmed Miko into doing things that surprised even Her, and was even accompanied by a girl who resembled Makoto in every aspect.
Therefore, Ei felt that Kaito must have come to Inazuma with some purpose, which was why She wanted to chat with him alone.
Although there was now one extra person, it didn't matter; She happened to want to chat with that person as well.
"It really is very similar."
Seeing that Miko, Lumine, and Paimon had all left, Kaito suddenly said this.
Hmm...
What should I say?
Not expecting Miss Mei's boyfriend to suddenly say such a thing, Makoto was also pondering whether She should say something or stay silent.
And just as Makoto was still thinking, Ei spoke up, "Then you must know why, correct?"
Ei felt that Kaito's remark was meant to pave the way for the purpose he was about to reveal, so She took the opportunity to ask this question.
"I don't know about that either."
Gazing at Makoto the whole time, Kaito shook his head, indicating he didn't know why.
Ei: "..."
She had expected the other party to seize the opportunity to state his purpose, but he didn't. Ei couldn't help but frown.
In that case, what exactly does this young man want?
Or perhaps... is this truly just a coincidence?
Thinking about this question, Ei remained silent for a moment.
Just like that, Tenshukaku fell into silence; no one spoke.
[You should say something, Makoto.]
At this moment, Acheron told Makoto to speak up Herself.
[Me? But what should I say?]
For a moment, Makoto didn't react and asked this subconsciously.
But soon, She knew what to say.
[I understand.]
"I have forgotten many things, so Kai cannot answer you."
Ei: "!"
After listening to Makoto's words, Ei immediately looked at Her.
It couldn't be helped; her sentence made Ei realize something.
"Perhaps you two really are sisters, but I heard the previous Electro Archon—your sister—passed away many years ago, so I can't be sure of anything either."
Just as Ei realized something, Kaito timely added this remark.
However, his tone remained very flat, as if he were speaking of a very ordinary matter.
"You are right, that is indeed the case. That is why I am... very curious why this friend of yours looks so much like Makoto."
Seeing that the other party seemed to know what Makoto was called, Ei directly spoke Makoto's name.
Wind...
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