Chapter 6: Wendy's Plan
"You don't just sell alcoholic beverages here, do you?"
Standing at the counter of Angel's Share, Wendy specifically asked.
Although other beverages were available in the game, this was, after all, the real world of Genshin Impact. So, to be cautious, Wendy decided to clarify.
"Of course. But if you're looking to buy alcohol, I can't sell it to you, as you're not old enough. I hope you understand."
As he spoke, the bartender placed a menu in front of Wendy.
I don't even drink…
Thinking this silently to herself, Wendy picked up the menu and began to read it.
Apple Cider…
Grilled Skewers…
After a quick scan of the menu, Wendy swiftly decided what she wanted.
"I'll have an Apple Cider and some Grilled Skewers."
"Alright, please wait a moment. You can take a seat, guest."
After confirming her order with the bartender, Wendy put the menu back and headed towards an empty table.
As she walked towards the empty table, Wendy also recalled the incident with Venti earlier.
Could he have known it was me making that noise at the side door?
Or… did he think I looked a lot like his friend?
After nonchalantly walking past Venti's spot, Wendy couldn't help but speculate why he had acted that way earlier.
She was more inclined to believe the latter, but since she was indeed the one who caused the commotion at the side door, she also had to consider that possibility.
And just as Wendy was pondering about Venti, Venti was also thinking about her.
That girl I saw this afternoon, it must have been her…
She really… looks like…
Staring at his reflection in the wine glass filled with alcohol on the table, Venti had lost his enthusiasm for drinking.
Honestly, that girl truly resembled his friend too much.
When she walked in just now, for a fleeting moment, Venti thought he was seeing his friend again.
But he quickly snapped back to reality; that was impossible.
"Alright… time to drink…"
With a sudden chuckle, Venti picked up his glass and downed the contents in one gulp.
"Good wine… excellent wine…"
He really is a drunkard… I wonder if the people of Mondstadt would lose their faith if they knew he was the Anemo Archon…
Listening to Venti's slurred, drunken voice from ahead, Wendy thought this, feeling somewhat speechless.
However, Wendy's attention didn't linger on Venti for too long, as she had her own matters to resolve.
She needed to figure out a plan regarding Kaito doing commissions with Amber tomorrow.
Currently, Kaito is still an ordinary person, and in all likelihood, he can't defeat Hilichurls.
While he could accept commissions that didn't involve fighting Hilichurls, other tasks probably wouldn't be easy to complete either.
What's more, Amber frequently clears out Hilichurl camps, so Kaito, who will be accompanying her tomorrow, will have to help no matter what.
What to do?
Just openly admit he's an ordinary person?
But if he did that…
Hmm… that would be difficult…
Sitting in her seat, Wendy instinctively frowned. She still hadn't figured out what to do tomorrow.
The original plan was for Wendy to simply take on the commissions while Kaito stayed in the city. But while talking to Amber, she got things muddled and directly agreed for Kaito to go on the commissions with Amber tomorrow.
Wait… there's still me, isn't there?
Tomorrow, Kaito will go out with Amber first… and then Wendy can pretend to coincidentally run into them and conveniently help Kaito complete all the commissions…
Just as Wendy was considering finding an excuse to back out of tomorrow's plans, she suddenly hit upon an idea.
While Kaito was still an ordinary person, Wendy certainly wasn't.
Forget a few Hilichurls; even if all Seven Archons showed up, they wouldn't be her match.
However, there was still one problem to solve: why would Wendy help Kaito?
Even though they were essentially the same person, this fact clearly couldn't be revealed.
This problem…
Got it!
They can be boyfriend and girlfriend…
They temporarily separated due to some circumstances… and then reunited in Mondstadt…
After some thought, Wendy decided to portray their relationship as that of a boyfriend and girlfriend—specifically, a couple who had been temporarily separated.
After all, they would be living together later, so the boyfriend-girlfriend dynamic would be perfect.
"Your Apple Cider and Grilled Skewers, guest."
Just then, the bartender finally brought over what Wendy had ordered.
Finally…
Looking up as the bartender approached with her order, Wendy prepared to thoroughly enjoy her meal.
Currently, Kaito was already asleep at the Knights of Favonius Headquarters. As for her, she'd have to pull an all-nighter here, so she definitely needed to eat something to pass the time.
The next day.
At the city gates.
I wonder if Amber has arrived yet…
As he neared the city gates, Kaito thought this to himself. He had headed straight here right after waking up.
However, one thing struck him as very odd: no one asked him any questions when he left the Knights of Favonius Headquarters. In fact, he hadn't encountered any other Knights besides the two guards at the entrance.
They didn't ask me anything at all…
Was I overthinking it?
As he walked, Kaito couldn't help but wonder.
He had originally expected to be questioned, but nothing of the sort happened.
"Kaito, over here!"
Just then, Amber's voice drifted over from ahead.
Looking up, he saw a girl with a red bunny-ear bow tied in her hair, standing at the city gates and waving in his direction.
Whether it was due to the wind or the girl's movements, the red bunny-ear bow swayed along with her waving hand.
Never mind that…
No longer overthinking, Kaito waved back in acknowledgement and quickened his pace towards Amber.
"Good morning, Amber. How long have you been waiting?"
"Good morning, Kaito! I just got here myself. I actually thought you'd sleep in a bit."
Once they met up, they exchanged greetings.
"Of course I'd get up early when we made a plan," Kaito said with a smile.
Following that, the two of them went to Katheryne together, picked up a few commissions, and then headed out of the city.
After the two had left the city, Wendy, who had spent the entire night sitting in Angel's Share, also arrived at the city gates.
Despite not sleeping all night, as a Herrscher, Wendy felt no drowsiness and remained full of energy.
However, just as she was about to leave the city, she noticed Kaeya also exiting, which piqued her curiosity about what he was up to.
As the Cavalry Captain without a single horse, Kaeya harbored many secrets.
It's just that miHoYo hadn't revealed his full story before Wendy's transmigration, so Wendy was still a bit curious about what he would do next.
Never mind… I should focus on my own matters first…
After a moment's thought, Wendy decided to ignore what Kaeya was up to; she still had her own matters to resolve.
Huh? Why is he… heading towards Kaito and Amber?
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