The Homeless Man of Teyvat

"Boss, two portions of animal bone ramen."

"Okay, guest, please wait a moment. We'll be ready soon."

Kanbei Shimura looked at the guests who entered Shimura House. His eyes stayed on the little white floating guy for two more seconds. He seemed to be stunned for a moment, but he didn't say anything. He only nodded happily and greeted.

During this period of time, Inazuma City has been arresting people. Busy shogunate troops and pale-looking dignitaries can always be seen in the streets and alleys, which has made many Inazuma people gain knowledge.

The former officials were taken into prison in groups like lambs. Not even them, not even their parents' generation had ever seen this kind of scene.

But not to mention, the more people were caught, the calmer and more stable Dao's wife became, as if the thick layer of dark clouds in the sky had been wiped away and the sun finally appeared.

No, if it had been some time ago, how could Shimuraya have been operating so steadily? Not to mention seeing such a strange-looking stranger.

Kanbei Shimura sighed in his heart, but his men kept moving. The dough stretched under the rolling pin, and with the sound of the kitchen knife hitting the chopping board, the long and wide dough turned into thick strips. He pinched the end and tail, stretched, pulled and flicked, and made a "bang" on the chopping board. , the thick bars become much longer and thinner.

Repeat this several times until the ramen takes shape.

"Wow - that's amazing!"

Paimon looked at Kanbei Shimura's smooth technique and praised it from the bottom of his heart.

Shimura Kanbei's expression was expressionless, but he couldn't help but feel happy in his heart. He cheered up and used his full strength to make the two bowls of animal bone ramen, showing off his skills calmly and steadily.

Winning the little mascot bursts of exclamation.

Ying stood aside with a smile and said nothing, noticing that after Paimon praised and watched carefully, Kanbei Shimura didn't have a gentle smile in the corner of his eyes.

Sincere praise always makes people feel good, especially when it comes from an extremely cute little guy. With the double blessing, no one can resist the joy that grows in their hearts.

Especially the elderly.

Ying glanced at Shimura Kanbei's white hair and wrinkles, and while he was sighing, he suddenly thought of something, and his face couldn't help but look a little subtle.

But judging from her age, it seems... Ying promptly threw this dangerous thought out of her mind and whispered "Forever seventeen" several times in her heart.

But speaking of it, Tian Feng seemed to be as young as himself.

Well, that's good.

The corners of his eyes curled up, and then he sensed something and looked towards the front door of Shimura House.

A pink figure pushed open the door and entered.

"Oh, I finally found you."

Yae Kamiko raised his eyebrows and smiled, raised his hand to say hello to Ying, and walked to the open kitchen. He waited for Kanbei Shimura to finish his work before knocking on the counter: "One piece of fox udon, thank you."

"Mr. Palace Secretary, you are too polite. Please wait a moment. It will be ready soon."

Kanbei Shimura wiped his palms on his apron and saluted slightly, not being too formal. It was also Shimuraya's good fortune. This was not the first time that Miyaji-sama had patronized his shop. Once, he was accompanied by a tall man who was making noises. He seemed to be a ghost.

"Fox Udon?"

Ying glanced at the menu hanging out at Shimuraya, but couldn't find Fox Udon's name. He turned to Yae Kamiko and said thoughtfully: "Privilege?"

"..."

Yae Shenzi looked stunned for a moment, then nodded with a smile and admitted openly: "Yes, it is a privilege, and it is the exclusive privilege of the witches of Narukami Taisha Shrine. What do you think, do you want to join Narukami Taisha Shrine?"

She is such an iconic and beautiful beauty. She will definitely look even more beautiful in her improved miko uniform, right? Let’s take a look... Miss Fox smiled and glanced at Ying: "The treatment will be favorable~"

"I'm very willing, but I'm worried that you, Son of God, will regret it."

"How is it possible? Lord Yazouji always sticks to his word."

"Even if I bring a traveling companion?"

"You mean little Paimon? Of course."

"..."

"…You mean little Paimon, right?"

The Eightfold Divine Son's smile was slightly stagnant, and he smiled without saying a word.

"Okay, okay, if you don't want to join, don't join. It's really too much to use Him to scare people~"

Yae Shenzi pretended to be aggrieved, and at the same time secretly glanced at Ying. Seeing that she had no reaction, he quickly restrained himself, as if the topic just now had never come up: "Ying, why didn't you go to the castle tower?"

When they were at Narukami Taisha Shrine, they made an appointment with Ying and Chen Tianfeng to get ready, and then met at the castle tower to start the next plan.

"Pamon is hungry."

Ying gave impeccable reasons.

Yae Kamiko blinked and recalled how the little mascot kept eating at Narukami Taisha Shrine. A flash of sympathy flashed in his purple eyes: "Your food expenses must be very high. It's really hard work."

"……well enough."

Ying twitched the corners of his mouth and sighed.

From Mondstadt to Liyue, they received countless commissions and gained a lot of money, but even this was just enough to support Paimon, and they couldn't save much Mora.

Paimon has an amazing trait, being able to accurately control food and drink expenses based on the number of molads in their hands. At most, she earned 300,000 molars a month, and at a younger age, she ate and slept in the wild. Without spending half a penny, she could follow her happily and energetically.

"Two guests, the animal bone ramen is good~"

Kanbei Shimura was holding the tray, still cheerful: "And Mr. Palace Secretary, please use your fox udon with caution."

"Thanks."

"Haha, the guest is too polite, please use it slowly."

Kanbei Shimura put down his tray and consciously distanced himself from the three of them, making sure that he couldn't hear their whispered exchanges. Don't listen, don't see, don't ask. Only by doing this can ordinary people like him live a safe and long life.

"Is this Kitsune Udon?"

"That's right, haha, it's actually udon with fried tofu. How about fried tofu and udon, doesn't it look delicious?"

"It's really good."

Ying looked at it carefully for a few seconds and nodded, without any hint of perfunctoryness.

The smile in Yae Shenzi's eyes became even greater. He picked up a piece of fried tofu with his chopsticks and said casually: "Come with me to the Mulaku Tea Room later and discuss the next plan there."

"Mu Le Teahouse?" Ying was a little confused: "Where is that?"

"The high-end teahouse in Inazuma City only accepts [guests worth entertaining]. Ha, the business method is quite fancy."

Yae Kamiko smiled, changed his tone, and said: "But in fact, it is the [safe house] of the Kamisato family who is the leader of the society. If there are things that are not convenient for others to know, the Kamisato brothers and sisters will put them in the wooden leak tea room. discuss."

"..." Ying paused for a moment and said uncertainly: "This kind of safe house should not be known to others, right?"

Miss Fox smiled playfully and winked at Ying: "Of course, I spent a lot of effort to find out."

…

Shenlifu,

Kamisato Ayaka looked at the closed courtyard door and sighed softly in her heart.

Ever since she and her brother finished writing the report on the Kamisato family, she has been staying in this side hospital and has never stepped out of the hospital.

Fortunately, my brother would summarize what happened to Inazuma every day and send it to her. Although the days were a little lonely, all kinds of information were not left behind, and he had enough time to think.

The decisive battle between the shogunate army and the rebels on Hachijima Island, Kaiji Island was blocked by a thunderstorm, the thunder punishment that fell on Kujo Mansion, the Hiiragi Mansion whose homes were confiscated by the shogunate army, and the officials and wealthy businessmen who were mercilessly taken away and imprisoned... Listen It is said that the prisons where Tian Ling pursues his mission are almost full.

Finally, the Eye Hunting Order was abolished.

When the General finally cast his gaze on Inazuma, all the darkness and filth in this country had nowhere to hide. They were all wiped out under the thunder, and not even ashes were left.

Kamisato Ayaka bit her lip, knowing very well what would happen next when Inazuma's dark cleaning was completed.

It is the reckoning of Kaiji Island.

Kaijijima's decision to overthrow the Narukami branch and hold high the flag of Kaiji Daimikami was an intolerable betrayal for Inazuma and the Shogun, and it was impossible to let it go lightly.

"Squeak——"

The wooden door opened and closed,

Kamisato Ayato looked at his sister who was sitting quietly in the courtyard thinking, looked at her bright eyes, and thought for a moment: "The hinge is a little rusty, let Toma have time to replace it."

"It's okay, I quite like the sound."

Kamisato Ayaka shook her head, with a smile in her eyes: "Why are you here, brother?"

"Part of the affairs of the society have been taken over by the Palace Secretary. I rarely have a moment of leisure, so I came here to take a look."

Kamisato Ayato explained, closed the door with a "squeaking" sound, turned around, and frowned slightly: "Ayaka, you didn't intentionally water the hinges, did you?"

"...Brother, I'm not a child." Kamisato Ayaka smiled helplessly.

"Yes, my sister has grown up."

Kamisato Ayato smiled and sat across the table from Kamisato Ayaka. He glanced at the chessboard on the table and raised his eyebrows slightly: "Want to play a game?"

"OK."

Kamisato Ayaka happily agreed.

The brother and sister worked together to reset the chessboard pieces.

"Speaking of which, it seems like the two of us haven't played chess together like this for a long time."

"Yeah, since I beat my brother, he rarely plays chess with me anymore."

"It's because I'm busy with work, it's not because I feel like I can't do it."

"Brother, I haven't said anything yet."

"Haha, I'm just impatient."

Ayato Kamisato thought for a few seconds before taking the next step: "Are you still used to being here these days?"

"I wasn't used to it at first, but I gradually got used to it. Living alone is much cleaner and more conducive to thinking." Kamisato Ayaka replied. She moved the chess piece and looked at Kamisato Ayato: "How are you doing lately, brother?"

"Fortunately, the purge of Inazuma's senior management has little impact on the Kamisato family."

Kamisato Ayato frowned slightly and looked at the chessboard, thinking about the next move.

"Brother just said that Mr. Palace Secretary has taken over some of the society's administrative affairs." Kamisato Ayaka lowered her eyes slightly.

"Um, oh, it's not what you think."

Kamisato Ayato moved the chess piece and defended for the time being: "Not only the shrine, but also the rights of the Inazuma Sango, the Palace Secretary has taken over. Inazuma's purge is about to end, and the next thing to deal with is the matter of Kaiji Island, which is quite important. , I guess the Palace Secretary intends to take full responsibility for this matter."

"Brother, do you know how Miyaji-sama plans to deal with Kaiji Island?"

Kamisato Ayaka restrained her chessboard offensive and paved the way for the next attack.

"I don't know, and I don't want to know. Since Mr. Palace Secretary is fully responsible, the Kamisato family only needs to obey orders." Kamisato Ayato saw her intention, but there was no way to break the situation without injury. After thinking for a while, he decided Using offense instead of defense, he interrupted her momentum first: "If my guess is correct, Lord Palace Secretary will let you see her soon."

"see me?"

Kamisato Ayaka paused slightly.

"Yes, although I don't know what I want you to do specifically, I think it should be to use your original communication channel with Haiji Island to convey some news to Haiji Island."

Kamisato Ayato's tone was as usual. After waiting for a few seconds, Kamisato Ayaka didn't move. He raised his eyes and looked at her: "What are you going to do next, Ayaka."

Kamisato Ayaka came back to her senses, looked at the chessboard, and realized that with the current situation, if she thought about retreating and escaping, temporarily avoiding the edge until it came, she would lose the opportunity and could only watch her advantage being eroded bit by bit. , until there is no return.

Her eyelashes trembled, she no longer hesitated, and responded with attack: "As my brother said, what the Kamisato family has to do now is to fully cooperate with the Lord Palace Secretary."

Regarding the matter of Kaiji Island, the Kamisato family is not qualified to think.

If we describe it in the coldest terms, before the General's gaze falls, Inazuma Sanfengxing can regard herself as a chess player, but when the god's gaze falls, Sanfengxing can only be a chess piece in His hand.

Three chess pieces that are more familiar and easier to use.

The chess pieces do not need and cannot have the ability to think independently.

In the past, the General was too gentle with San Fengxing, which caused many of San Fengxing's people to have many inappropriate thoughts - including her, naturally.

Whether it is the eldest lady of the Kamisato family or Inazuma's Princess Egret, she is not without the qualification to be willful.

"As long as you understand."

Kamisato Ayato smiled, glanced at the chess board, and shook his head: "Ayaka's chess skills are getting stronger."

"Brother, are you done?"

"No, if you keep going you'll lose. It's better to stop here. Hmm...how about a draw? Or a half loss?"

"What's the point of this?"

Kamisato Ayaka laughed, and then sat up straight, with serious eyes: "Once the chess game starts, there is no reason to stop midway, and my brother finally has time to spare. Ayaka doesn't want to miss this opportunity."

"You're too competitive, Ayaka."

Kamisato Ayato sighed with a smile and raised his eyebrows: "But I do have leisure time, but you, Ayaka, don't."

"Um?"

Kamisato Ayaka was confused.

"Get ready, Linghua, Mr. Palace Secretary is waiting for you."

Kamisato Ayato stood up, thought for a while, took out a photo camera and took a picture of the chessboard: "Let me study it and continue it when I have time."

"If you don't find a way to win, my brother can choose to try it again. You don't have to worry about whether you have time."

Kamisato Ayaka glanced at him and easily saw through his thoughts. Then she couldn't help but smile and looked away: "Miyaji-sama has arrived at the mansion?"

"No, she's waiting for you somewhere else."

"Huh? Where?"

"Mu leak tea room."

"..."

Kamisato Ayaka looked slightly startled, and it took her a long time to regain her composure and nodded gently: "...Ah, I understand."