"Hahaha, Mr. Thoma, please don't be angry. It was just a little joke. For your sake, twenty thousand Mora should be enough!"
Miss Yoimiya chuckled when she saw Thoma's embarrassed expression, then repriced her services.
"Thank you very much, Miss Yoimiya. But if you ask me, the handling fee... three hundred Mora should be enough. I'll pay for my friend here, and I'll treat you to a meal. How about that?"
"Then it's a deal. Please come over here to register!"
Yoimiya, having successfully secured an opportunity for a dinner date with Thoma, didn't bother much about the handling fee.
Thoma was handsome, cheerful, and eloquent. Moreover, he was backed by a powerful organization like the Yashiro Commission, making him an ideal candidate for a relationship. Yoimiya found it hard to refuse such a man.
Doing Thoma a favor and gaining an opportunity to deepen their relationship through a meal – she felt it was a great deal.
"Hehe, thanks for the favor!"
Thoma grinned at Yoimiya, who didn't expect him to be such a shrewd negotiator.
"What do we do next? Smuggle ourselves onto Narukami Island?"
After leaving the Yashiro Commission, Feng Yi was excited. The next most tense and thrilling part was escaping Ritou!
"Huh? Why smuggle ourselves onto Narukami Island? Can't we just walk over?"
Thoma didn't understand Feng Yi's intention and asked with a confused expression.
"Isn't Ritou blockaded by the Tenryou Commission? Can we still walk over openly?"
Feng Yi remarked that this wasn't what Thoma had said in the game.
"Don't worry, don't worry. I'm the lady's retainer. My lady has some influence!"
Thoma gave Feng Yi a reassuring smile. He represented the influence of Princess Shirasagi of the Yashiro Commission, and he believed that even the Tenryou Commission wouldn't dare to make things difficult for him.
"I see!"
Not having to sneak onto Narukami Island saved them a lot of trouble, which was always a good thing.
"Mr. Feng Yi, aren't you curious about who my lady is? Or perhaps, you already know her identity?"
"The lady you speak of, Mr. Thoma, should be the eldest daughter of the Kamisato family of the Yashiro Commission – Kamisato Ayaka, right? Even though I haven't set foot in Inazuma, I've heard of the great reputation of Miss Kamisato. If I have the chance, I hope to meet her!"
Feng Yi nodded and said.
Kamisato Ayaka was the eldest daughter of the Kamisato family, holding a noble status. Undoubtedly, countless people would wish to visit her to catch a glimpse of her beauty. Feng Yi was merely a traveler visiting Inazuma. If he wanted to meet Kamisato Ayaka, Thoma's introduction would be indispensable.
"The dignified, graceful, and kind Miss Kamisato is always beloved by the people of Inazuma. Her reputation even surpasses that of the current head of the family, her brother—Kamisato Ayato. Miss Kamisato always treats even a retainer like me as an equal friend. This is the manifestation of how kind people are treated with kindness."
Thoma was not surprised by Feng Yi's longing to meet Miss Kamisato. After all, in all of Inazuma, who wouldn't want to share tea and play Go with the White Heron Princess?
Thoma said with emotion. He grew up in Mondstadt and came to Inazuma due to an accident, losing everything. In his most desperate moment, Thoma received help from the Kamisato siblings and became a retainer of the Kamisato family. Thoma felt he could never repay the kindness of Miss Kamisato in this lifetime!
"The gentle, kind, dignified, and graceful Miss Kamisato. Hearing you describe her, I want to meet her even more!"
Feng Yi said with emotion as he walked with Thoma on the small path towards Narukami Island.
"Hahaha, Mr. Feng Yi, there's no need for such formality. Miss Kamisato is approachable and often goes out in Inazuma City, to Hagun Field and the town. If fate allows, you will meet her soon!"
Thoma chuckled. Compared to the head of the family, Miss Kamisato was the one who often traveled. If it was just to catch a glimpse of her appearance, it wouldn't be difficult.
"Indeed, I'm very much looking forward to it!"
Upon arriving at Narukami Island, Feng Yi planned to check out the accommodation Keqing had provided for him. However, before parting with Thoma, Feng Yi inquired about Dango.
Dango hadn't come to pick him up this time. Could something have happened to him?
"You mean that strange merchant? I recall he was arrested by the Shogunate forces and thrown into prison for some offense. Since he's your friend, I'll try to speak up for him tomorrow and see if I can get him released early..."
Thoma said after thinking. Dango's offense didn't seem to be a serious one. With the Yashiro Commission's influence, he should be easily bailed out. However, this matter would still require the consent of Miss Kamisato!
"I see. Thoma, then I'll trouble you!"
Feng Yi sighed, holding his forehead. He had been wondering why Dango hadn't come to meet him, only to find out that Dango had been imprisoned. What an unfortunate merchant!
"You're welcome, Mr. Feng Yi. Do you really not need me to arrange a place for you to stay?"
Thoma waved his hand and said.
"Well, I have a friend in Inazuma who owns some property. They said I could stay there temporarily, and it's not far from Inazuma City, very convenient!"
Keqing's property was located in the area between Byakuyakoku and Inazuma City, not far from here.
"If that's the case, then Mr. Feng Yi, farewell for now. I look forward to our next meeting!"
Thoma waved goodbye to Feng Yi. He was now going to report the gains from this trip to Miss Kamisato.
"Goodbye, Thoma!"
Feng Yi bid farewell to Thoma and walked on the gradually darkening Byakuyakoku at night, feeling a sense of excitement. Upon arriving in Inazuma, he would surely need to meet the White Heron Princess, Kamisato Ayaka, the mischievous fox Yae Miko, and the Electro Archon who draws her sword from her chest... Of course, these matters could wait. He had only just arrived in Inazuma and still had many preparations to make.
Walking on the vast and open path, watching the evening breeze rustle the grass, creating ripples of green, it naturally brought a sense of relaxation.
"The mountain air is pleasant as the sun sets; birds fly back together."
Not only were there birds flying here, but also a cute little white fox. Feng Yi noticed a snow-white, adorable little fox standing on a distant hill. The little fox seemed to have noticed Feng Yi's gaze, stood up, wagged its tail, and then darted behind the hill into the grass. Feng Yi had heard that the moment a fluffy fox tail disappeared at the end of the wilderness, it signified the eternal end of a first encounter. However, his first encounter had ended too quickly, leaving him no time to properly observe the little fox's cuteness.
"Alas, if fate wills it, we shall meet again!"
Feng Yi sighed and continued on his way. At this moment, on the eaves of the Grand Narukami Shrine, stood a beautiful and alluring pink-haired shrine maiden, gazing far into the direction of Byakuyakoku.
"Feng Yi, welcome back!"