"Ayaka, we're here to see you!" The moment Paimon saw Kamisato Ayaka, she couldn't help but fly over.
Hearing Paimon's voice, Kamisato Ayaka, who had been closing her eyes in a light nap, opened them and smiled at the approaching group.
"You've arrived! Welcome to the Kamisato Estate."
Kamisato Ayaka stood up, holding a bone fan, tilted her head slightly, and said with a smile, "I've heard! You went to Seirai Island to deal with the thunderstorm problem there, didn't you? The Adventurers Guild has already posted an announcement that the problem on Seirai Island has been resolved. It probably won't be long before the Shogunate sends people there for inspection. If all goes well, people will soon go there to start development."
At this point, Kamisato Ayaka's smile was completely irrepressible.
The Shuumatsuban is the department most closely connected to the people's livelihood. A while ago, many refugees appeared on Narukami Island, and the Shogunate had been unable to find a good way to settle them.
Kamisato Ayaka often went to listen to their lives, pondering how to help them regain a future.
Just as she thought the Shogunate would arrange for these refugees to return to Yashiori Island or other places, the problem on Seirai Island was resolved.
For hundreds of years, the issue of Seirai Island had troubled the Shogunate for so long that the Shogunate had almost given up on that place. Yet, Lumine solved it in a few days.
Kamisato Ayaka had heard of the existence of "Great Adventurers" in the Adventurers Guild. Those called "Great Adventurers" were apparently very powerful individuals. With Lumine's strength, she wondered if she could be rated as a "Great Adventurer."
"I want to thank you, Lumine, on behalf of those homeless people. I believe Her Excellency the Shogun will surely handle this matter well, perfectly resolving the issues of Seirai Island and the refugees."
"Oh, no, no, you're going a bit overboard with that, Ayaka. I just accepted a mission from the Adventurers Guild to deal with the problem on Seirai Island. I'm not as amazing as you say."
Even with Lumine's thick skin, facing Kamisato Ayaka's sincere gratitude made her a bit overwhelmed.
At Lumine's strong insistence, Kamisato Ayaka didn't continue. She led the group to the inner room. Thoma, who had already noticed Durandal and her companions arriving, had prepared tea and pastries for them, just waiting for them to come.
Seeing the pastries on the table, Paimon excitedly shouted, immediately pounced, picked up a pastry, and began to eat it with great enthusiasm.
Everyone was used to Paimon's behavior. After a few slight remarks, they sat down and started chatting about recent events.
"I heard that tomorrow is the day your brother negotiates with the Fatui. Is that true?"
"Eh? Where did you hear that?"
Kamisato Ayaka looked at Paimon with some surprise. This matter was a secret; ordinary people shouldn't know about it.
Paimon chewed on the food in her mouth, her gaze directed at Durandal, conveying information to Kamisato Ayaka through this action.
"I heard it from Kujou Sara."
Durandal readily admitted it and even revealed the person who gave her the intelligence: "Using the Fatui spy Nathan as a bargaining chip was also my recommendation, but I didn't expect Her Excellency the Raiden Shogun to ultimately choose Kamisato Ayato, not her, as the negotiator."
"I see. It seems Miss Delezie has secretly helped a lot, just like before."
"Hmph, I just don't like what the Fatui are doing and want to trip them up, nothing else."
Durandal said indifferently. Lumine and Paimon, accustomed to her behavior, told Kamisato Ayaka not to mind, that she was just like that and not to take it too seriously.
"We came here this time, actually, to ask if there's anything we can help with. We've clashed with the Fatui several times in Mondstadt and Liyue. If you need us, we can help."
"Help? Hmm~ If it's you, I can certainly feel at ease."
Kamisato Ayaka thought for a moment and nodded.
Generally, such matters cannot be easily entrusted to others. Some people appear very loyal on the surface but are actually moles who will stab you in the back when you least expect it.
But Lumine and the others could be trusted. If they were to help, the risk of these negotiations would also be greatly reduced.
However... "I'm very sorry, I cannot make decisions on this matter. All related matters are arranged by my brother, and I need to discuss it with him before I can decide."
Kamisato Ayaka looked apologetically at Lumine. They had specifically come to help, but she felt like she was just giving them the runaround.
"I see… I understand, then let's consider it…"
"If I have your assistance, then I will be even more at ease."
Just then, a gentle and refined voice entered their ears. Turning around, they saw a tall, handsome young man walk in with a slight smile.
"Brother, you're back."
"Yes, I'm back, Ayaka. These must be the people you've been talking about, right?"
Kamisato Ayato surveyed everyone, smiled slightly, and said, "Nice to meet you all. I am the head of the Shuumatsuban, Kamisato Ayato."
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