[Genshin Impact] A world where only travelers are alone.

Chapter 114 Side Story: The Traveler

Although he had seen quite a few annoying couples after traveling through Mondstadt and Liyue, this was actually the first time he had received a wedding invitation.

He fiddled with the exquisite invitation in his hand, lost in thought, and said, "This is rather strange..."

Before he could finish speaking, Paimon retorted seriously, "That's not right. Didn't we receive an invitation from Tong Qianli last month? But you were still at Yuanxia Palace fighting with the dragon lizard at the time, so you didn't make it at all."

Kong looked shocked, as if he had no recollection of the incident at all.

Paimon calmly tossed the last dumpling in his hand into his mouth, leaned over and patted him on the shoulder: "So I told you not to keep staring at the treasure chest."

When she said that, Kong finally remembered something. Apparently, when Tong Qianli was speaking, he had just found a treasure chest on the roof of the house behind her. His mind was only focused on finding a high place to fly over later, so the task of communicating with Tong Qianli was naturally left to Paimon.

Kong stroked his chin thoughtfully, "Speaking of which, what did I get from that treasure chest? I have absolutely no recollection of it..."

A sudden thought struck Kong, and he immediately grabbed Paimon, who was about to slip away: "That's right, it's Mora! You ate all 500,000 Mora, and it's only been half a month!"

Although Paimon usually eats a lot, his monthly expenses are only 300,000 Mora most of the time, which he can afford with some effort. Who knew that this time it would be so outrageous, ruining his original plan to get a new weapon from the Tianmu Blacksmith Shop.

Paimon, feeling guilty, glanced away and said, "Hmm, have you ever heard of the nouveau riche mentality...?"

Kong Cai was too lazy to listen to her rambling, but although he was annoyed, she was still emergency food that he had caught himself, so what could he do but spoil her?

He started looking through the invitation again: "Although I'm very reluctant to join in this fun, considering how hard it is to support you lately, I'll just go and get a decent meal."

Paimon immediately cheered and rushed over to give him a kiss: "Hehe, I knew you were the best, Kong!"

Having decided on her next itinerary, Sora simply set the anchor point of Inazuma Castle for her next teleportation, intending to go to Hanamizaka first to pick out a congratulatory gift, so as not to arrive empty-handed and lose face.

However, he obviously didn't expect that as soon as the teleportation ended, he would run into one of the newcomers he was going to visit in a few days.

However, it still took Sora some time to confirm that the person in front of him was indeed Ayato Kamisato, since at this moment someone was carrying a large bag of pretty sweets that didn't look like something he would like.

"...Ayato?" he called out uncertainly.

The man in front of him looked up at the sound of his voice, and upon seeing him, immediately gave him a polite smile: "It's you, Traveler, Paimon. Long time no see."

"Long time no see, Ayato!" Paimon waved his little hand enthusiastically. He was originally planning to say something more to catch up, but as soon as he got a little closer, the aroma of the pastries made his mouth water. His big, round eyes widened and stared at the pastries in Ayato's hand without moving.

She swallowed hard. "So much delicious food! Ayato, are you planning to take this home for Ayaka?"

"No, this is a gift I prepared to entertain guests." Ayato Kamisato smiled and shook his head. "So although I really wanted to give one to Paimon right now, I'm sorry."

Paimon quickly waved his hand, "No, no, I was just curious, I don't really want to eat it!"

If she had wiped her saliva off before saying that, Kong felt she would have believed her more.

However, it seems that it's better not to secretly deduct Paimon's food allowance, otherwise this look will probably be a permanent feature on her face. Maybe I should go and buy her the same snack later.

Before Kong could come to a conclusion, Ayato Kamisato finished his pleasantries with Paimon, turned to him and smiled apologetically: "I'm sorry, Traveler, if you came to see me now because of a request, it might be better to wait until tomorrow. She's probably getting impatient at home."

He shrugged: "It's alright, I've already finished my requests for today. It was just a coincidence that we ran into each other. I was just about to buy some gifts for you and your fiancée in Hanamizaka."

The traveler from beyond the heavens didn't understand the concept of subtlety, and even added after a moment's thought, "Speaking of which, I was just struggling with what gift to give. What do you think, Ayato?"

Ayato Kamisato couldn't help but chuckle: "Travelers are certainly not polite, but such a cheerful personality is quite nice."

Dealing with politicians all day long, he's almost become just as calculating as them.

Kong immediately put his hands on his hips, looking completely satisfied.

"However, if you ask me what kind of gift I want, I really can't decide right now... If the traveler doesn't mind, you can ask my wife. We just made an appointment to meet at the Kamisato Residence," Kamisato Ayato invited.

Paimon, intrigued, pressed on, "So the person Ayato was talking about entertaining was that mysterious fiancée? No wonder Ayato personally bought the sweets; he must have been worried the servants wouldn't choose them to her liking!"

"That's certainly been a consideration, but there are other little motives too." Ayato squinted and gestured for the two to be quiet. "My wife is shy by nature and always feels embarrassed to trouble others. She would feel very bad if she knew that I went out of my way to buy her some sweets."

So... was it actually a ruse?

Paimon and Sora's lips twitched. They couldn't help but sigh that the head of the Kamiri family was as cunning and calculating as ever, even when it came to dating, he used all sorts of schemes to benefit himself.

Shinri Ayaka, seemingly oblivious to the shock in their eyes, smiled and asked, "What do you two think?"

Although he had a premonition of what kind of miserable situation might occur after accepting the invitation, Kong, after touching his empty wallet, decided to plan ahead in the face of the free meal invitation.

"Go!" he said decisively.

"Yay!" Paimon skipped and hopped after them.

However, Sora clearly overestimated himself. From the moment he noticed a pink-haired girl standing outside the Kamisari-yashiki, seemingly bored and waiting for someone, he uncontrollably adopted a serious and prepared attitude, completely unlike a normal guest.

Paimon couldn't help but nudge him and tease, "Get used to it soon. After all, you said yourself that you seem to be the only single person left in all of Teyvat."

Kong gave her a look full of resentment.

However, his resentment was destined to go unnoticed by the culprit, because Ayato Kamisato went to meet the person standing outside as soon as he saw him.

"Why are you here so early? Didn't you say it's too sunny outside at this time, and I'd pick you up myself later when it's cooler?"

He Que couldn't help but chuckle: "Why make it so complicated? Isn't it more convenient for me to come find you myself? But I was a little surprised when Linghua told me you went outside."

She glanced at what Ayato Kamisato was carrying, and paused noticeably when she saw the prominent logo of Inazuma's most famous confectionery shop on the oil paper: "...You went out to buy this?"

Ayato Kamisato simply tore open a package, took out a piece, and stuffed it into her mouth: "How is it? How does it taste? Last time you said Nagoya was too sweet, so I specifically asked Ayaka, and she said this one should suit your taste."

Sure enough, after taking a couple of bites, both of their eyes lit up. However, she still felt a little bad that her unintentional remark had caused Ayato Shinri to go through so much trouble.

Before she could even speak, Ayato Kamisato had already taken her hand: "Don't worry too much. I'm happy to make you happy, and it's even helped ease the fatigue from handling official business these past few days. Kazusuki, try asking me for more things, and I want to fulfill them all for you."

"But Ayato..." Kazuki asked, his eyes wide with confusion.

"The satisfaction of fulfilling your wish is my only solace amidst my busy work," Ayato Kamisato said, taking her hand and kissing the back of it. "Please help me, Suzume."

What else can He Que say?

After being bombarded with such a series of saccharine and twisted arguments, she was so dizzy that all she could do was agree and nothing else.

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"Hmm, so Ayato's initial 'feigned injury' was actually a lie, right? It was clearly just to please his wife, wasn't it?"

Paimon, who had been observing for a long time, made this remark.

Receiving no response for a long time, she couldn't help but glance at Kong beside her. Seeing him looking around with a utterly dejected expression, she asked curiously, "What are you looking for?"

"The escape route."

"what?"

"I was wrong, I was so wrong! I shouldn't have overestimated myself just to get a free meal. I really can't stand being a glaring third wheel in this kind of atmosphere!"

"Well……"

(End of this chapter)

The author says: I finished writing the extra chapters while the iron was hot, and it's finally complete! I'm so happy, I'll treat myself to a good meal tomorrow!