Chapter 19

"..."

What can I say? Just as Bai Luo had pointed out.

The Fatui's reputation really wasn't great across all of Teyvat.

Even some citizens of Snezhnaya couldn't stand the Fatui's methods.

Their reasoning was truly impeccable.

"I made a mistake and offended you. I apologize."

Thinking this, Kujou Sara's tone softened a bit.

However, her icy expression remained unchanged.

And... why did this feel so familiar?

"My subordinate was almost killed by you, and you think a simple apology is enough?"

Seeing Kujou Sara about to leave, Bai Luo immediately spoke up.

"Huh? What else do you want? If you have any complaints, you can report me at the Tenryou Commission. I won't retaliate in any way."

On the surface, Kujou Sara's words seemed reasonable, but anyone could see which side the Tenryou Commission would take.

Moreover...

"Aren't you the general of the Tenryou Commission?"

"..."

Faced with Bai Luo's skeptical gaze, Kujou Sara awkwardly averted her eyes.

That's right, as Bai Luo had said, she was indeed the general of the Tenryou Commission.

In simple terms... she was the highest authority in the Tenryou Commission.

Tsk tsk... what good would reporting her do?

"So, what do you want?"

Her wings, which had been spread behind her, folded back. Kujou Sara couldn't just leave like this.

No matter how suspicious Bai Luo and his group were, they were legitimate envoys from Snezhnaya.

Regardless of the Shogun's attitude toward them, as long as they were here, they were guests.

If this wasn't handled properly, it could escalate into a diplomatic incident.

Which would cause a lot of trouble for the Shogun.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have waited until the Pyro Agent was about to act before stepping in.

She didn't want this to affect the Shogun.

"Hmm... how about this?"

Looking at Kujou Sara, Bai Luo already had a plan in mind.

...

Since the Vision Hunt Decree was enacted, the number of unfamiliar faces in Inazuma City had dwindled.

So when strangers walked the streets, they were often met with suspicious glances.

But when people saw the woman walking beside him... all doubts vanished.

Because that heroic woman was none other than the active general of the Tenryou Commission—Kujou Sara.

If the Shogun was the thunder in the high heavens, Kujou Sara was the lightning that struck without warning.

Lightning strikes first, followed by terrifying thunder.

As the Shogun's most trusted general, even if the person walking beside her was a Fatui agent, the people of Inazuma would change their attitude toward him.

After all... with Kujou Sara around, he couldn't possibly cause any trouble.

Moreover, without his mask and dressed in a way that clearly differed from Snezhnayan fashion, he didn't look like a Fatui agent at all.

"This is Ogura Textiles, the forefront of fashion in all of Inazuma. If you want to buy clothes, this is a great place."

Walking beside Bai Luo, she seemed to be introducing him to the local culture, but her tone was filled with impatience.

Yet, she had no choice.

Because Bai Luo's condition was for Kujou Sara, a "local," to guide him around Inazuma City.

Initially, Kujou Sara had been reluctant.

But considering his potential danger and the risk of him causing trouble in the city, she agreed.

Rather than her accompanying him on a tour, it was more like she was keeping an eye on him.

And... recommending Ogura Textiles was her way of getting back at him.

After all, everyone in Inazuma knew that Ogura Textiles was a women's clothing store.

"Want to buy one?"

Looking at the kimonos in Ogura Textiles, Bai Luo asked with interest.

In his impression, Kujou Sara had always dressed like a tomboy, speaking in a low voice that lacked the softness expected of a girl.

Even during their last encounter in the mountains, she had been in her combat attire.

It seemed she never had a "pretty" moment.

"These clothes are too impractical for combat. I don't like them."

Kujou Sara refused without hesitation.

As she said.

As the general of the Tenryou Commission, she always had to be ready for battle.

These frilly, pink clothes... were completely unsuitable for fighting.

"What a shame. I was hoping to see you all dressed up."

"We're not that close, are we?"

Hearing Bai Luo call her "Sara," Kujou Sara's expression turned displeased.

In Inazuma, people either used surnames or full names. Unless they were very close friends, it was rare to call someone by their first name.

Especially between men and women.

It was somewhat disrespectful.

"A Liyue saying: 'First time strangers, second time friends.' We're practically acquaintances now, so it's fine to be a bit more familiar."

"Then how should I address you?"

As the general of the Tenryou Commission, Kujou Sara was no fool.

She knew that "Instructor" wasn't Bai Luo's real name.

So... could she use this chance to find out his true name?

"Bai Luo. You can call me Bai Luo."

His name would eventually become public anyway.

Even if it didn't, the moment a certain little girl with an emergency food companion came looking for him, his health bar would probably display a long title, like "Fatui Twelfth Harbinger: Dark Harbinger Bai Luo."

Speaking of which, he still didn't know if the Traveler in this world was Lumine or Aether.

Sigh... I wonder if I'll have a chance to visit Mondstadt or Liyue before the main story begins.

After wandering around Inazuma City for a while, Bai Luo noticed that despite Kujou Sara's cold demeanor, she actually had quite a reputation in the city.

Passing vendors would occasionally greet them.

When buying snacks, some vendors would even give him a discount because of Kujou Sara.

"We're here."

After walking for a while, Kujou Sara suddenly stopped.

"What?"

Bai Luo instinctively halted.

"Didn't you want to try tri-colored dango? They sell it here, and it's said to be quite good."

Looking at the building beside them, Kujou Sara explained.

Compared to other buildings in Inazuma City, this one was much more luxurious.

Not only was it taller, but its sign was also grand.

It was comparable to a five-star hotel from Bai Luo's previous life.

"Uyuu Restaurant?"

Reading the sign, Bai Luo began to recall.

It seemed the Kujou Clan's advisor had mentioned that Kujou Takayuki would host a welcome banquet for him here tonight.

"Yes, Uyuu Restaurant is one of the most famous eateries in Inazuma City. Its dishes are on par with Liyue's Xinyue Kiosk and Liuli Pavilion."

With that, Bai Luo understood the restaurant's status.

After all, those two Liyue restaurants were famous even in Snezhnaya.

"Let's go."

Without waiting for Bai Luo to refuse, Kujou Sara pushed open the door to Uyuu Restaurant and walked in.

Upon entering, the first thing Bai Luo saw was the elderly man at the counter.

He looked to be in his sixties.

But his presence was anything but weak.

As the instructor of the Pyro Agents, Bai Luo prided himself on his ability to read people.

If he wasn't mistaken... this old man was once a soldier, and his rank wasn't low.