"There are very few things in this world that I don't know." Su Han Began
"Let me reveal some intelligence to you first, lest you still don't even know who your enemy is."
"Several years ago, your father died, and your family was saddled with enormous debt."
"Left with no choice, you sold your ancestral home and later became a wandering samurai."
"But have you ever considered this question?"
"Why did your friend, disregarding all consequences, challenge the general of the Tenryou Commission? Was it really just because of the Vision Hunt Decree?"
"Could it be that… he…"
"Correct. While investigating the Vision Hunt Decree, your friend must have also uncovered the truth behind your clan's decline. Your ancestral home was seized by the head of the Tenryou Commission."
"The reason was simply that the Kaedehara clan had consistently refused to be recruited by them."
"So that's how it was!!!" Kaedehara Kazuha's face was a mask of shock.
Memories came flooding back.
Shortly before the Duel Before the Throne, the two of them had been drinking on a hillside.
His friend had told him that if he won the duel, he would give him a very important gift.
Could it be that the gift was the deed to his ancestral home?
Suddenly, an immense pain washed over Kazuha.
He felt like a coward.
His friend had been willing to risk everything for his sake, and for the sake of Inazuma.
But all he had done was run away, again and again.
He had not only failed his father's expectations but had also failed to live up to his friend's dream.
Abruptly, he stood up and knelt before Su Han.
Thud.
Thud.
Thud.
Kaedehara Kazuha kowtowed three times, his voice filled with solemn resolve. "From this day forward, I, Kaedehara Kazuha, will be at your command."
"I only ask that my lord help me to restore the Kaedehara clan."
"I swear upon the name of Rex Lapis, in my capacity as the National Treasure of Liyue, that within two years, you will have your revenge, and the Kaedehara clan will be restored to its former glory."
"Thank you, my lord."
The contract was complete.
A golden sheet of paper materialized between the two of them.
It was a Geo Contract of Liyue.
An oath sworn in the name of a god would surely receive a response, especially an oath sworn by Su Han.
With the contract sealed, Beidou looked at Su Han curiously. "I remember hearing from Ningguang that you've only been in the world of Teyvat for a year. How do you know so much about the affairs of Inazuma?"
"That is my secret," Su Han said with a faint smile, not answering her question.
"Tch. If you don't want to say, then don't. Let's drink!"
Beidou brought over a large bowl of wine. The nearby Kaedehara Kazuha seemed to have already settled into his new role, quickly pouring a drink for Su Han.
Faced with the boisterous and hearty Beidou, Su Han slowly got into the spirit of things.
By the time Xiangling was urged over by her father, he had already been drunk into a stupor.
"Hahaha! I never thought Su Han was such a lightweight! He's dizzy after just two bowls, how interesting!"
"Captain Beidou, why did you get him drunk? Su Han can't hold his liquor," Xiangling said, her face flushed with anger as she looked at Su Han, who was now dead drunk.
She stepped forward to try and pull him up, but he ended up falling directly on top of her.
The man's hot breath washed over her face, and Xiangling froze, completely forgetting to resist.
"Oh my, getting intimate so quickly? Little Xiangling, if it weren't for me, you wouldn't have had the chance to get so close to him," Beidou teased.
Hearing Beidou's taunt, Xiangling snapped back to reality and quickly pushed Su Han aside.
"Who… who likes him! I don't!"
"Oh? I didn't realize this guy was so popular with the ladies. But let me tell you, little sister, Su Han's favorite type is the mature, older-sister type."
"I'm going to tell Lady Ningguang! If you keep talking nonsense, I won't cook for you next time you come!"
Seeing the little chef's beet-red face, Beidou laughed even more freely.
However, her fun was soon cut short by a warning from Ningguang in the group chat.
Ningguang:Get Su Han back to the Jade Chamber safely within ten minutes. Otherwise, we can settle the score for that incident with the Alcor.
Beidou:Damn woman, why do you have to be so serious?
Ningguang:You of all people should know how important he is. I only let him go drinking because I trusted you. Normally when he goes out, he's protected by more than thirty Millelith guards.
Beidou:Alright, alright, I'll bring him back right now.
Beidou looked at Su Han lying on the floor and shook her head helplessly.
This man is great in every way, except he can't drink. What a shame.
With no other choice, Beidou personally hoisted him onto her back. She then turned to Xiangling. "Put the bill on my tab. Send someone to the Alcor to collect it tomorrow."
"I'll take him back first."
"Wait! I'll make him a sobering soup. It'll only take five minutes!" Xiangling quickly stopped Beidou, seeing that Su Han was already starting to snore. She then turned and rushed to the kitchen.
Listening to the clattering sounds from the kitchen, Beidou scoffed. "This guy's luck with women is really good. I see a tough road ahead for Xiangling, though. Her rival is so powerful… I'm afraid this little girl won't be able to handle her."
The nearby Kaedehara Kazuha smiled. "In Inazuma, it is common for great men to have many wives and concubines. It seems to be the same here in Liyue, no?"
"Ningguang? Share? That'll happen when pigs fly," Beidou said, her face full of scorn. She knew Ningguang far too well.