"Change the plan? What are your thoughts?"
This was clearly Zhongli speaking, and it sounded like he was asking Kaito about the plan's details.
But what the plan was, Childe was still completely in the dark about.
Just tell me what the plan is...
Silently eavesdropping on the conversation inside, Childe was getting a bit anxious. He even wanted to just speak up and ask directly.
But no matter what, he held back.
After all, if he really asked, it would be awkward for him.
"When the time comes, I might make a move to coordinate."
Just as Childe was getting secretly anxious, Kaito answered Zhongli's question.
Make a move?
What does that mean?
Childe pondered the meaning of Kaito's words. After all, it could mean making a move in a battle, or it could mean taking action in some other matter; it didn't necessarily have to be combat.
Miss Kiana's sensitive identity?
Kaito making a move?
The Rite of Descension tomorrow?
Hiss...
What in the world...
is going on?
As he kept mulling over these things, Childe felt there must be some important connection between them.
No matter what, something important was definitely happening tomorrow.
As for what that was, Childe really wanted to know, but right now he could only wait silently.
Maybe he'd hear it next. He had to wait.
With that thought, Childe suppressed his restless heart, closed his eyes, calmed down, and continued to eavesdrop.
"Then I understand."
After a moment of silence in the room, Zhongli's slow, deliberate voice finally spoke up again.
I still don't understand!
Hearing Zhongli's words, Childe immediately complained in his mind.
They're not going to end it just like that, are they?
Keep talking!
Realizing the conversation inside might be over, Childe grew incredibly anxious.
Although he had heard many things, he was still lost in a fog, completely unsure what Kaito and Zhongli were actually talking about.
Their entire conversation was conducted on the premise that they both already knew the full situation.
For an outsider like him who knew nothing, it was all confusing, almost as if he hadn't heard anything at all. Unbelievable.
"Well then, see you tomorrow. I'll be going now."
"Yes, see you tomorrow. I'll see you out."
The two voices sounded one after another, seeming to conclude the conversation.
Kaito is leaving...
What should I do?
Childe now felt he absolutely had to figure out what Kaito and Zhongli were discussing.
No matter what, it was definitely something very important.
Although he would probably find out tomorrow, if he could learn about it in advance, it might provide incredibly important intelligence for the Fatui.
But right now, he was completely lost and hadn't sorted out the full picture.
Creeak—
The sound of the door opening pulled Childe back to reality.
I'll go find Kaito later...
...see if I can find out anything...
With that thought, Childe quietly slipped away.
Outside Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
"This is far enough. I'm leaving now."
After waving to Zhongli, Kaito headed towards his residence.
Oh, right...
I haven't had breakfast yet...
As he walked, Kaito suddenly realized he hadn't eaten and immediately changed direction, heading back towards Chihu Rock.
Of course, besides actually wanting breakfast, he also planned to continue revealing some information to Childe. He knew that if he kept wandering around outside, Childe would definitely feign another encounter with him.
Speak of the devil...
Just as Kaito was thinking about Childe, he sensed Childe had appeared nearby again, which made the corner of his mouth lift in a slight smile.
Just now, he had given Zhongli a look, and the two of them had started their performance without saying a word. But Zhongli must have also known Childe was eavesdropping, so it was easy for him to understand Kaito's meaning.
Hmm...
Still not coming out?
I'm almost at Chihu Rock again, but Childe still hasn't shown himself. Kaito couldn't help but grumble inwardly; he was very curious when Childe would finally appear.
Forget it...
I'll just buy some breakfast first...
Deciding to put Childe aside for a moment, Kaito planned to eat breakfast first.
But just as Kaito had this thought, he suddenly sensed Childe quickly moving towards Chihu Rock up ahead.
Is he getting ready to pretend to run into me up ahead?
That makes sense...
Leaving Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, going to get breakfast, and then running into me again...
That's perfectly normal!
With a smile, Kaito walked into the area known as Chihu Rock.
"Hot steamed buns!"
"Care for one, sir?"
...
As soon as he entered, Kaito found his earlier worries were completely unnecessary; there were a bunch of stalls and shops selling breakfast here.
I'll have a steamed bun...
Thinking it had been a long time since he'd eaten one, Kaito decided to try it.
"Well, if it isn't Kaito! Fancy meeting you here again."
Just then, Childe walked out from the side, a look of surprise on his face.
"It seems we're really fated to meet."
Looking at the appearing Childe, Kaito wore a faint smile. He had guessed correctly. Childe had indeed chosen this spot to feign another encounter.
"Indeed. By the way, didn't Mr. Zhongli ask you to stay for breakfast before you left?"
At this moment, Childe looked a little puzzled.
Although he knew why, he had to pretend not to.
"Perhaps he thought I had already eaten."
Kaito gave this answer to Childe's question.
In fact, he thought Zhongli himself probably didn't have any breakfast to eat.
"Perfect, then. I know a place that makes great breakfast. Want to check it out?"
With a look of understanding on his face, Childe extended his invitation. Although some time had passed since he had proactively 'left,' and logically he should have already finished breakfast, he had still thought of a good excuse.
"You haven't eaten yet?"
Just as Childe had expected, Kaito asked the very question for which he had already prepared an answer.
"That's right. After leaving Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, I was planning to come here for breakfast, but I looked and looked and couldn't find anything that looked good, so I was struggling with what to choose until now. Then I happened to see you, and I thought I'd give you a recommendation."
Under Kaito's gaze, Childe stated his reason.
"I see. I'm sometimes like that too."
Nodding, Kaito seemed to understand Childe's behavior perfectly.
"Then let's go."
Mmm.
And so, led by Childe, Kaito continued deeper into Chihu Rock.
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