Chapter 315
Takumi and the others walked towards Xiangling's restaurant.
On the way, Venti suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
"Hey~! Is the old man treating today? Count me in!"
When Keqing and the others saw Venti, they were immediately speechless.
Everyone knew who he was—Mondstadt's Anemo Archon.
No matter how many times they saw him, they still thought gods were unreliable.
"If the people of Mondstadt knew their Archon was like this, they'd probably cry."
"Even their devoted nuns would stop believing in the Anemo Archon."
"Is it really okay to live like this every day?"
Seeing Venti, Takumi couldn't help but complain.
He thought of Barbara.
Barbara was still in Liyue.
Takumi had once asked her if she still prayed.
But Barbara had responded with frustration, saying she had lost faith in Venti.
"Such an Archon can't be trusted."
"I don't even know him anymore."
"He's not Mondstadt's Archon."
Her faith in the Anemo Archon had completely collapsed.
To her, Venti wasn't even as reliable as her sister.
"Hehe~~! Believe or don't believe, it's all fine."
"I never asked to be worshiped."
"I was forced into this role, you know."
Venti didn't seem to care.
Takumi sighed and decided not to bother dealing with this freeloading bard.
After all, Zhongli was paying today.
If Venti wanted to join, he could join.
Speaking of which, Zhongli had only been rich for a short while.
Before long, he'd probably run out of money and go back to scamming free meals at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
After all, Takumi had cut off his salary for a long time.
With the way Zhongli spent money...
Even if he owned a whole bank, it probably wouldn't be enough.
So while he was still rich, it was best to let him spend more.
The group arrived at Xiangling's restaurant.
Xiangling was already back.
However, Lumine and Paimon didn't seem to be working today.
They were nowhere to be seen.
Takumi figured they probably made a fortune off Hu Tao and were off having fun somewhere.
He didn't think much about it and headed straight to the private dining area they usually used.
When they arrived, Takumi noticed that Yae Miko and Kamisato Ayaka were already there.
Seeing Takumi, Zhongli, and Venti enter, Yae Miko immediately stood up.
"Greetings to the emperor and Lord Anemo Archon."
Zhongli nodded in response.
"Long time no see. The little fox from back then has grown up."
The last time he had seen Yae Miko, she had been just a small fox in Ei's arms.
Now, she had grown into an elegant beauty.
Venti looked surprised.
"Wait, that little fox who used to cling to Ei?"
"Hey, what are you doing in Liyue?"
"Did Ei bully you, so you ran away?"
It felt as if someone had just dug up an embarrassing past.
Yae Miko looked depressed.
Kamisato Ayaka, who was beside her, had an awkward expression.
At the same time, she was shocked.
The Archon of Mondstadt?
That was the person in front of her?
Somehow, he didn't match the image she had of a god.
He was nothing like what she had imagined.
"Sit down."
"Zhongli is paying today."
"Let's make him regret it!"
Takumi laughed and gestured for everyone to take a seat.
Yae Miko nodded and returned to her seat.
Shortly after everyone sat down, a waiter entered with bowls and chopsticks.
Seeing this, Takumi immediately spoke.
"Bring a few more sets."
"Some little ones will be joining us soon."
Hearing Takumi's words, the waiter quickly nodded.
"Understood, Mr. Takumi!"
She hurriedly left and soon returned with extra tableware, placing them on the table.
Once she left, everyone started chatting.
Venti and Yae Miko were particularly engaged in conversation.
"Why is there such a big gap between all of us?"
"Why can't Dvalin take human form?"
"Such a pity~!"
Hearing this, Zhongli fell into deep thought.
He seemed to be considering the question as well.
Hearing Venti's random musings, Yae Miko sighed.
"I am a yokai."
"Dvalin is an elemental being."
"It's not the same!"
She rolled her eyes.
While they were talking, Klee and the others finally arrived.
As soon as she entered, Klee's eyes lit up when she saw Venti.
"Huh?"
"It's the singing bard!"
Hearing Klee's words, Sayu immediately perked up.
"Wait, the Anemo Archon?"
She turned her head and spotted the man with the pigtails.
Without hesitation, she ran straight toward him.
Everyone was confused.
Venti was about to say something when Sayu suddenly stopped in front of him.
"Are you really the Anemo Archon?"
"Can you change my Vision?"
"Takumi said that people with Anemo Visions don't grow tall."
"I want to be taller!"
She pulled out her Vision and held it up to him.
Venti was stunned.
What the heck?
"Ah, this…"
Sayu's words left Venti completely baffled.
Everyone in the room couldn't hold back their laughter.
"Haha~~!"
"Oh, Sayu is so cute."
"Takumi, why didn't you warn her earlier?"
"Takumi is a Geo Archon now!"
Yae Miko laughed and patted Sayu's head.
Sayu didn't dare to resist.
Hearing Yae Miko's words, Sayu shook her head.
"Only the Anemo Archon can change an Anemo Vision."
"You really can't do it, can you?"
"Although having a Vision is convenient, it won't make me taller!"
"Most people with Anemo Visions are short."
"Now that I've met the Anemo Archon, I believe what Takumi said."
"This is unfair!"
"I'm not short!"
Venti rolled his eyes.
What had Takumi been telling these children?
Venti looked helplessly at Sayu.
He sighed and explained:
"Sorry."
"I don't distribute Visions."
"So, I can't change yours."
He had no control over who received a Vision.
He could only help activate blank Visions, like the one Zhongli had given Takumi.
Hearing Venti's words, Sayu looked completely dejected.
Was she doomed to stay short forever?
"Alright, Sayu."
"Let's worry about that later."
"Maybe we'll find a way in the future."
"For now, let's eat."
Takumi reassured her.
Good grief, was this girl really that desperate to grow taller?
He had only been joking before, but Sayu had actually believed it?