"A wish? This confirms a saying that the Eye of God is actually a manifestation of the God's gaze when a person's wish reaches its extreme, so each Eye of God represents the wish of the holder."

"However, after the Eye of God was taken away and built into the statue with divine power, it still kept telling the holder's wishes? People's wishes may be more firm and persistent than I thought."

After expressing his feelings, Thomas looked at Ying intently.

"She can hear the wishes contained in the eyes of God built into the statue. Not only is she powerful, but she also has this magical ability? The traveler is even more special than I knew."

These thoughts flashed through Thomas's mind.

Ying, who had been enlightened by Thomas's words, murmured softly, as if she was thinking about something.

"Doesn't the Eye of God symbolize power but desire?"

At this moment, Paimeng on the side suddenly spoke.

"Why have you two suddenly become silent? What are we going to do next? Should we eat or buy some clothes before going to Kamisato Mansion?"

Paimon's words made Ying and Thomas, who were immersed in their own thoughts, retract their thoughts. Ying looked at Paimon helplessly.

"Really, Paimon, we were talking about such a serious topic, but you were just thinking about food."

"I can't help it. My stomach has been growling with hunger for a long time. Since we entered Inazuma Castle, we have been wandering around Inazuma Castle for most of the day without eating or drinking in order to get the 'pass' and meet up with Thomas at the Mulou Teahouse."

In response to Ying's accusation, Paimeng was very unconvinced and said that it was not his fault that he was hungry and wanted to eat.

Just when Ying and Paimon were arguing, Thomas interjected at the right time.

"It's my fault. I was so busy with my own business that I forgot that you haven't had a meal for quite a while. It happens that you will pass by Shimuraya on the way to Kamisato Prefecture from here. I will treat you to a good meal at Shimuraya first."

"Oh, Shimuraya? It's the restaurant across from the Adventurer's Association, right? That's great. Thank you, Thomas."

Hearing Thomas say this, Paimon's little face smiled like a flower.

"When Ando led me to the Tenryo Bugyofu before, we passed by Shimuraya. I was attracted by the aroma of Shimuraya's food at that time, and I thought that I must ask Ying to take me there for a good meal later."

After finishing their meal at Shimuraya and buying two or three sets of Inazuma's special clothing according to Takagi Akira's figure, Thomas brought Ying and his party to Kamisatofu, the shrine's magistrate's office, when the golden crow had already begun to set.

After following Thomas into Kamisato Palace, Paimon looked around curiously for a while, and then a slightly disappointed expression appeared on his face.

"Is this the house of the Inazuma family? It seems much simpler than I imagined at first..."

Ying on the side also subconsciously echoed Paimon's words.

"Indeed, after seeing Ningguang's Jade Pavilion, this place does seem quite ordinary."

Ying reacted immediately and glared at Paimon.

"Paimon, don't say that in front of the owner of the house. It's a bit rude."

After being reminded by Ying, Paimeng finally reacted and looked at Thomas with some embarrassment.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to say that Shenli Mansion was bad, I just simply felt that it wasn't as magnificent as Qun Yu Pavilion..."

"Paimon!"

"Ah! Sorry, sorry..."

Paimon, who was warned by Ying again, quickly apologized and covered his mouth.

Looking at the worried looks in Ying and Paimon's eyes, which seemed to irritate them because of the subconscious comparison, even Thomas didn't know how to respond for a moment, and in the end he could only laugh it off awkwardly.

"Well, as expected of a famous traveler, you are really well-informed."

Knowing that he had made a mistake, Paimon quickly tried to change the subject.

"Aren't we here to see the 'White Egret Princess'? She doesn't seem to be here."

"The young lady has been waiting here for a long time."

"Cough...cough."

As if to confirm Thomas' words, two light coughs were heard from behind the screen in the room, attracting the attention of everyone in the room.

Looking at the screen in front of him, Paimon blurted out again.

"You clearly said you were looking forward to meeting us, but you're behind a screen?"

Seeing that Paimon directly brought up the topic of meeting across the screen, in order to avoid increasing Ying's dissatisfaction, Thomas hurriedly spoke up to make amends.

"Please forgive me for this. This is the tradition of the club for hundreds of years. Therefore, as the eldest daughter of the club, Kamisato-san has always received guests in this way."

"I can understand that."

Ying agreed and shrugged her shoulders without much concern, thinking in her heart.

"As the eldest daughter of one of the Three Magistrates, you are leading the rebellion. Before I agree to join, meeting across the screen is an extra layer of protection."

"Even if they fail to win me over and the two sides break up, resulting in the worst possible outcome, the other party can still find an excuse to push out a scapegoat who took the initiative to pretend to be the master, and then be blamed for poor supervision and get a light punishment, and then get away with it perfectly."

Just as Ying was thinking this, Kamisato Ayaka spoke from behind the screen.

"You have traveled across the ocean to come to my house, but I can only see you through a screen. I hope you can forgive me for my poor hospitality."

"Ever since I heard about your coming, I have been looking forward to meeting you. The news I have received from Thomas also convinced me that you do have the power to 'change the situation'."

Next, with Ying's eyes that said "I know it all", Kamisato Ayaka behind the screen talked about a bunch of "righteousness" in an attempt to make Ying change her attitude and agree to join her team to resist General Raiden's Eye Hunting Order.

Ying, who had made plans before coming, rejected Kamisato Ayaka's invitation directly.

"I am only here to see General Raiden. I have no intention of starting a rebellion in Inazuma."

Ying's straightforward refusal stunned Kamisato Ayaka, who was used to all kinds of roundabout "official language" because of her status, and she didn't know how to respond for a moment.

"I told you, miss, this won't work."

On the way to Kamisato Prefecture, Thomas, who had tried to convince Ying with righteousness but failed, sighed helplessly.

"I go first."

After realizing that she had refused, Kamisato Ayaka would not help her introduce General Raiden, so she decided to leave and look for other ways to see if she could meet General Raiden. After leaving this sentence, Ying turned around and prepared to leave.

"Ah! Ah? Wait...wait a minute, please...don't leave yet."

After being rejected, Kamisato Ayaka was still thinking, 'The Traveler was so helpful in Mondstadt and Liyue, why did he reject me so decisively? What went wrong?' However, when she heard Ying say that she was leaving, she immediately panicked and quickly called out to Ying to stop her.

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