Chapter 532

The re-arrival of Yae Miko and Kamisato Ayaka also caught Nuo Al by surprise.

When she saw the two of them, she hurried out to buy ingredients. Otherwise, there might not be enough ingredients for dinner.

Keqing was not too surprised to see Yae Miko and Kamisato Ayaka when she came back, as Ningguang had already informed her. In the future, Kamisato Ayaka would be stationed in Liyue as a diplomat. As for her office space, Ayaka would purchase it herself, asking Takumi for some discounts or support.

It was because of this that Keqing knew the two of them were coming again. On the contrary, it was Sayu who saw her eldest lady come to Liyue again, and she felt a bit down. She always felt that she would be very busy next time. Sayu, who had been enjoying her relaxed time, was a little unhappy. After all, it had been quite nice to laze around lately. Keeping her busy again? She would rather not.

After eating and drinking enough, Kamisato Ayaka and Yae Miko left. Yae Miko would continue to stay at Ganyu's manor, and the same went for Ayaka.

On the second day, Ayaka came to the General Affairs Department to find Takumi, hoping to purchase a house to establish her official position in Liyue as an Inazuman diplomat. Takumi personally took her to see the model houses available.

"Choose one directly at the pier. It would be more convenient to set up the office here," Takumi suggested. "When people from Inazuma come, they can find you easily."

After considering it, Ayaka agreed. Takumi pointed to one of the larger houses and said, "How about this building? The size is large enough for daily office work. These places were initially built for diplomats. Since Inazuma wants to set up an office here, you might as well use this space. If other countries set up offices here in the future, they will be your neighbors too."

These words were, of course, made up on the spot by Takumi. Originally, he had not planned to set aside any office spaces, intending instead to use the buildings for other purposes. However, since Inazuma needed an office, it was logical to allocate this space.

Hearing this, Ayaka's eyes lit up. "Alright! Just here. I have no objections." She looked around and saw that the location was indeed good, and there were many unsold houses nearby. It would be perfect for setting up field offices.

After confirming this, Takumi called for staff to handle the paperwork for Ayaka. The buyer's name would officially be recorded as the Inazuman government, as the purchase was not a private transaction but funded by Inazuma's official resources.

Once everything was settled, Takumi accompanied Ayaka to the office. She was very pleased with the place. The house had been renovated, and as long as the furniture was added, she could move in directly. Moreover, furniture and other necessities could be easily purchased from the nearby shops on the pier.

After exploring the new office, Ayaka thanked Takumi, "Thank you, Takumi."

Takumi smiled, "A piece of cake. If you need anything in the future, don't hesitate to come to me. Don't be polite!"

He gently patted Ayaka's head, causing the girl to blush slightly. She was genuinely delighted.

Takumi then asked, "Are the rest of the Inazuma team here too, or is it just you?"

Ayaka quickly responded, "Everyone else is at the hotel. We all came together, not just me. I'll call them over."

She took out her phone and messaged her companions, sharing her location and asking them to come to the new office.

Seeing this, Takumi said, "I'll also update the positioning map. From now on, everyone can locate this office as the official Inazuma outpost in Liyue."

He then instructed Nuwa, the AI managing Liyue's information systems, to update the map. Nuwa efficiently handled such updates, ensuring that information about businesses and official offices was always current.

Ayaka marveled at the convenience of Nuwa, reflecting on how useful artificial intelligence could be. Inazuma was also working on something similar, under the guidance of Raiden Ei, aiming to integrate the general's systems with Inazuma's infrastructure.

Takumi and Ayaka continued to chat about the progress in Inazuma. The region was steadily developing, with its economy recovering and infrastructure projects thriving. The influx of goods from Liyue had significantly improved the lives of the Inazuman people. Moreover, the outflow of the population had ceased as job opportunities increased within Inazuma itself.

Many Inazumans who had previously left to find work elsewhere were now returning. The reconstruction efforts had created ample job opportunities, particularly in construction. Workers received fair wages, often in cash, which encouraged more people to participate in rebuilding their homeland.

Inazuma's development had also led to new roads being built, improving transportation within the island nation. Although Inazuma was primarily an archipelago, there were still many roads and paths that needed to be constructed to facilitate travel and commerce.

The demand for labor remained high, and the outlook for Inazuma's future seemed bright. As Ayaka and Takumi discussed these positive changes, they both felt a sense of optimism about the partnership between Inazuma and Liyue and the new chapter that lay ahead for both nations.