Chapter 170

Lumine listened to what Hu Tao said and refused without hesitation.

"Hall Master Hu, please stop talking."

"Just listening to the jobs you mentioned makes me anxious."

She felt a strong psychological resistance.

There was no way Lumine would take a job carrying coffins.

At this moment, Takumi couldn't hold back his laughter and chuckled.

"Hu Tao, you should find someone else for that job."

"After all, how could Lumine do something you wouldn't even do yourself?"

Hearing this, Hu Tao immediately protested.

"What do you mean I don't do it?"

"I supervise others doing it, okay?"

"Even though I don't do it myself, I still watch!"

"I'm very dedicated to my work!"

Takumi wasn't surprised by her response.

After all, Hu Tao's job was all about handling the dead, but she always left the actual work to others.

Everyone continued chatting and eating.

In the end, it was Xiangling who extended an invitation to Lumine.

"Lumine, why don't you help out at my shop?"

"Food and accommodation are included."

"Just stay with me."

"What do you think?"

"My shop is always busy."

"Help me out during rush hours, and you're free to do whatever you want the rest of the time."

Xiangling was genuinely considering Lumine's well-being.

And she even offered plenty of free time.

After thinking for a moment, Lumine agreed.

"No problem!"

"I'll make Paimon wash the dishes."

"And if I have time, I'll take some commissions from the Adventurers' Guild."

"That sounds pretty good."

Having a place to stay and food to eat without spending money meant she could save more.

With additional earnings from Adventurers' Guild quests, she might even afford to buy a house in Liyue someday.

Plus, she had Paimon to work for free.

She could just have her wash the dishes.

Hearing Lumine's words, Paimon was outraged.

"I'm so mad!"

"I don't want to wash dishes!"

"Lumine, you've changed!!"

She realized that ever since Lumine started searching for her brother, she had become less considerate of her.

So unfair.

"Woooooo~~!"

Everyone ignored Paimon's dramatic reaction and continued eating.

Seeing the food quickly disappearing, Paimon dropped the act and focused on eating as fast as possible.

Talking wouldn't do anything now.

Eating was the priority.

After finishing their meal, Lumine stayed at Xiangling's place and started working immediately.

Meanwhile, Shenhe stayed busy helping the four little girls.

She wanted to help Diona secure her tavern business by the end of the day.

Diona's father had given her a considerable sum of money.

Combined with her savings, Diona had enough to buy an entire building.

So instead of renting, she bought the place outright.

Of course, Shenhe arranged a favorable price for her.

Owning property at such a young age, Diona was quite impressive.

She was already a little rich lady.

Her own boss, her own landlord—she could open a shop if she wanted to, or just play around if she didn't feel like working.

Just thinking about it felt great.

Before leaving, Takumi handed Paimon a camera.

"Paimon, when Lumine goes on Adventurers' Guild missions, record her battles."

"Later, I'll turn it into a movie."

"Then we split the profits 9 to 1."

"You get 1."

Takumi spoke in a mysterious tone.

Hearing this, Paimon was stunned.

"Why are you getting 9 while I only get 1?!"

"That's a horrible deal!"

She frowned.

She wasn't stupid.

Why should she do all the filming, but only get 1%?

That wasn't fair at all!

Takumi gave her a flat look.

"You're lucky to even get a share."

"Who's going to edit and process the footage?"

"Who's going to fund the production?"

"You don't think about these things."

"How about you do the editing, and I do the filming?"

"Then you can take 90%."

Hearing this, Paimon immediately gave up.

That sounded like too much work.

Getting an easy cut was better.

"Fine!"

She didn't like it, but she wouldn't argue.

Then she asked Takumi how to use the camera.

Seeing this, Takumi taught her the basics.

Lumine, watching from the side, felt something was off.

"Hey, hey, aren't you two forgetting to ask for my permission?"

But after thinking about it, she realized something.

Paimon's money was basically her money.

When Paimon got paid, she could just take it directly.

This would help her save up to buy a house.

Paimon, you'll have to bear with it for now.

However, she also wanted a cut.

Thinking this, Lumine spoke up.

"I haven't agreed yet."

Hearing this, Takumi glanced at her.

"You get 10%. No more."

Lumine raised an eyebrow.

"Make it 30%."

She figured she might as well push for more.

"Go, go, go!"

"Forget it if you don't want it."

"Even 1% is generous."

"I'm just asking Paimon to record your daily life."

"I could charge you instead."

Takumi looked unimpressed.

"Do you know how many people would love for me to film them?"

Lumine pouted but didn't argue further.

When she thought about it, Paimon's share was already 10%.

That meant she essentially had 20% of the earnings.

That was good enough.

As for what Takumi said?

She wasn't buying it.

This guy was clearly trying to scam her.

She grumbled internally but didn't press the matter further.

Takumi smiled and finished teaching Paimon how to use the camera.

Then he told her:

"When the memory fills up, bring it to me."

"I'll swap it out for a new one."

"Got it?"

Paimon nodded quickly.

"Okay~!"

"I understand."

"I'll record everything about Lumine!"

She swore to do her job seriously.

After all, it was a business opportunity.

Seeing Paimon's enthusiasm, Takumi was satisfied.

Maybe she would even capture something unexpected.

Like Lumine in the wild.

'Heh~~!'

If that happened, it would be a treasure.

No one would be able to take it from him.

With that settled, Takumi left.

Next, he headed toward the shipyard to check on their progress.

His next priority was the shipyard.

Lumine had arrived, and the Rite of Descension was coming soon.

That meant the Vortex God would be released soon.

The time to show his strength was approaching.

The battleship had to be ready.