On the other side, seeing that the matter on the sea had been resolved, Ei heaved a sigh of relief. She was completely unable to intervene in wars of this scale.
Even if she were forced to participate, she would likely be the one getting hurt. Didn't she see that even the Geo Archon couldn't win? She'd better just stay out of it.
"Your Excellency, we are only one kilometer from the port. Shall we dock?"
"Let's dock. The crisis has passed, and it's time for us to pay a visit to this ancient land."
As the enormous ship sailed in, the Kamisato clan's flag flew high. Ayaka looked at the scene within the port with curiosity. This was her first time visiting a foreign country.
It was understandable that she felt a sense of excitement.
"Sister, when we disembark later, you must stay close to me. Don't get lost."
"Brother! I'm not a three-year-old child. How could I possibly get lost? If you keep saying that, I'll get angry."
Seeing his adorable sister, Ayato couldn't help but smile. Perhaps... this wasn't so bad?
The arrival of envoys from a neighboring country did not escape the attention of the Liyue Qixing. After all, there was a god from a neighboring country among them, which demanded their utmost attention.
Ningguang and Keqing, who had just returned, rushed here without delay, barely resting for a few minutes before running around, almost collapsing from exhaustion.
"I say... after this ordeal, I'm definitely taking a good vacation. Otherwise, I'm going to work myself to death."
Keqing's words made Ningguang consider retirement once again. If it continued like this, she might collapse before even reaching the halfway point of her life.
"I never expected the diligent Keqing to want a vacation. How rare. Don't worry, I will approve it when the time comes."
Keqing, hearing her old rival's taunting tone, didn't have the energy to argue. She merely turned her head away with a touch of haughtiness, choosing to avert her gaze.
"I assume you two are the Liyue Qixing. If I'm not mistaken, you should be Ningguang, the Tianquan, and you should be Keqing, the Yuheng. Am I correct?"
As the head of the Kamisato clan, he possessed a great deal of information. It was not difficult to find out the names and appearances of two members of the Liyue Qixing.
"I'm surprised you guessed correctly. Then you must be the head of the Kamisato clan, Kamisato Ayato... Welcome to Liyue. As guests from a neighboring country, you will receive Liyue's warmest hospitality."
Ei stood silently behind them, showing no interest in the discussions between the two nations. It was merely a formality. She was already planning to find the shopkeeper after dinner and persuade him to open a shop in Inazuma.
Furthermore, she hoped to seize this opportunity to see if she could change the ending. After all, she couldn't accept this final outcome. As for dragging him into a private room to write? What a joke, she couldn't defeat him.
A group of people quickly arrived at the Moon-Chaser Pavilion. Ningguang chose the most representative Liyue cuisine for their first meal. After all, it was for guests, and a less prestigious restaurant would not be suitable.
Coincidentally, due to Lu Ze's hurried return, he had also missed lunch. It was the perfect opportunity to treat him to a good meal after he had saved Liyue.
And he had chosen the Moon-Chaser Pavilion, a place he had never been to before. Thus, the two groups bumped into each other. Seeing the two groups in the private room, those who knew each other felt a bit awkward.
"Why are you here? Shopkeeper? I was also planning to find you after dinner. I didn't expect to meet you here. It's been a while. Have you missed me? I've missed you very much... After all, your novels always put me in such a good mood!"
Ei paid no attention to the atmosphere, as she was not good at such things. She simply greeted him normally.
The first half of her statement nearly drew the attention of all the women at the table. Fortunately, she followed up with the latter half, or another wonderful misunderstanding would have ensued.
"It has indeed been a while. I haven't seen you much since you returned last time... Why have you suddenly come to Liyue? You haven't finished reading my novels, have you?"
Lu Ze's mind raced at the thought of her otaku tendencies and his novels. He had a bad feeling about this.
"Yes... I've read them all, word for word... It truly left me with mixed feelings. Couldn't you have chosen a different ending? Did it have to be so tragic?"
Speaking of this novel, Kamisato Ayaka had also tried reading it, as it was very popular in their land.
Undoubtedly, upon seeing the final ending, she couldn't help but shed tears. It had truly devastated her.
She had also wanted to meet the author and perform a Kamisato Art: Snowbreaking.
However, the author was right in front of her, and she dared not move. After all, the Raiden Shogun was by her side.
"Ahaha... changing the ending is impossible. Rather than a novel, to me, it is history... History cannot be erased or changed."
Hearing this, Ei knew that changing the ending was out of the question. After all, he had said it so directly, it would be rude to press further.
"Shall we eat first? And then discuss the policies between our two countries?" Ningguang asked tentatively. Ayato nodded his head as well. After all, they couldn't forget their original purpose. Both sides had planned many policies.
Ei had no interest in discussing policies. She silently moved to the opposite table, intending to discuss a job change.
"Shopkeeper, don't you have any plans to open a shop in Inazuma? I'm really looking forward to a Honkai Impact 3rd experience store opening in Inazuma. It would surely be a huge hit! After all, your Honkai Impact 3rd remains very popular in Inazuma."
Lu Ze did have some thoughts on this matter. For him, the more stores, the better. And Inazuma was also a very nice place. He could visit the Grand Narukami Shrine from time to time and admire the cherry blossoms.
"I will consider it. I do have such thoughts. However, everything has a process. Let me handle things here first."
The thought of all the unfinished business gave Lu Ze a headache. He still had to return the tail of Childe... sigh.
"That's good then. At that time... I will definitely help with the promotion. Shall we eat first then?"
Looking at the table full of dishes, Ei couldn't help but salivate. And there were so many desserts, it looked very appealing.
Meanwhile, the representatives of the two countries were diligently discussing state affairs. The results were reached in no time.
"I feel very good cooperating with you... I hope we can continue to develop this relationship."
Ayato extended his hand symbolically for a handshake. Ningguang smiled and reciprocated. This marked the further strengthening of friendship between the two nations.