However, the spread of rumors was much faster than any proper media outlet; in just an hour or two, all the local residents and foreign tourists on Ritou knew about this.
Even without knowing the specific target, that did not hinder the spread of various rumors. After all, a deity from another nation was openly visiting Inazuma; this could be considered a major event in the history of Teyvat, right? How could such significant news not pique the curiosity of the onlookers?
Some busybodies even quickly set up a betting pool specifically for this event, wagering on who the deity the Raiden Shogun was about to welcome really was.
The options in the betting pool included the Anemo Archon of Mondstadt, the Dendro Archon of Sumeru, the Hydro Archon of Fontaine, the Pyro Archon of Natlan, and the Cryo Archon of Snezhnaya.
Among them, the Dendro Archon of Sumeru had the highest probability and the lowest odds. The reason was simple: Inazuma only had diplomatic relations with Mondstadt, Liyue, and Sumeru, and their relationships had entered a honeymoon period. As for Fontaine, Natlan, and Snezhnaya, they hadn't even established diplomatic relations yet, so it was unlikely that a deity would personally visit.
And among Mondstadt, Liyue, and Sumeru, only the Lesser Lord Kusanali of Sumeru appeared in the public eye, while that Anemo Archon of Mondstadt had already disappeared for a thousand years.
What? You ask why there isn't the Geo Archon of Liyue? Are you stupid? Didn't the Geo Archon of Liyue just fall? Even the funeral has already been held; could he possibly come back from the dead to rush to Inazuma?
This welcoming ceremony in Inazuma made many foreign tourists marvel, especially the tourists from Mondstadt and Liyue, whose hearts were currently filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred.
For Mondstadt tourists, Lord Barbatos, the Anemo Archon had not appeared for a thousand years. Although they still devoutly believed in him in their hearts, it was possible they would never see the object of their faith even once in their lives.
And the tourists from Liyue were even more miserable than those from Mondstadt. In the past, the Liyue people could at least see Lord Rex Lapis once a year. However, ever since Lord Rex Lapis fell at the last Rite of Descension, this meant they would never have the chance to see Lord Rex Lapis again.
Look at Inazuma; the Raiden Shogun not only lived in Tenshukaku in Inazuma City, which everyone knew, but whenever there were major festivals or events in Inazuma, one could always see the Raiden Shogun attend a few times. Sometimes, if you were lucky, you could even run into the Raiden Shogun on the streets of Inazuma City, and she might even greet you.
With such treatment, being a citizen of Inazuma was just too happy. What could be more exciting than the object of your faith responding to you personally?
And now, this Raiden Shogun could actually invite a deity from another country to add prestige to the Regent's wedding, which made the tourists from Liyue and Mondstadt grit their teeth.
Especially the tourists from Mondstadt; how they wished the deity invited by the Raiden Shogun was their Anemo Archon, Lord Barbatos, who had disappeared for a thousand years. If it really were him, they would definitely be grateful to the Raiden Shogun while frantically spitting on Lord Barbatos.
Amidst the expectant gazes of the onlookers, a large ship with a distinct Sumeru style slowly sailed into the port of Ritou, simultaneously shattering the fantasies of the Mondstadt tourists. So, was the Raiden Shogun really welcoming the Lesser Lord Kusanali of Sumeru?
However, the naturally romantic and optimistic Mondstadters quickly forgot the slight regret in their hearts. Being able to witness the historic meeting between the Raiden Shogun and the Lesser Lord Kusanali of Sumeru in Inazuma could be considered a trip well worth it.
Soon, the sharp-eyed gossipers noticed a whole team of people appeared on the deck of that large Sumeru ship, and at the head of them was a small person with an exquisite face, dressed in white and green attire.
The clueless gossipers were confused. Wasn't it said that there was a deity from Sumeru? Where was the deity? Could that small person be the deity of Sumeru?
Immediately after, they saw that small person exude a green aura of life, and everyone watching felt refreshed. Then, he slowly rose into the air and flew toward the direction of the Raiden Shogun.
Seeing this, the Raiden Shogun also revealed a faint smile on her face, a flash of purple light flickering in her eyes as if she had incorporated all the thunder of the world, and then he walked forward with gentle steps, stepping on the void to welcome him.
In the eyes of everyone's high expectations, the hands of the two deities clasped together. At the same time, deafening cheers erupted at the scene; this scene confirmed the identities of both sides.
Ei: "Buer, the Lesser Lord Kusanali, thank you for accepting the invitation to attend the Regent's wedding. Inazuma welcomes your arrival."
Nahida looked around and smiled: "Raiden Shogun, Beelzebul, I have heard of you for a long time, and it is truly my honor to finally see you today. I have long heard that thunder is the prelude to life. Your ability to make this land so full of vitality is very worthy of my learning. You can just call me Nahida; compared to Buer, I prefer this human name."
Ei: "I also admire your humility; this is also a virtue of a wise person. Your clearance should have been able to do many unimaginable things, but you only used it for correction and protection. I should also learn from you. Then you can also call me Ei; this is how friends call me, and the Regent also calls me that."
Nahida was stunned for a moment and said: "Friends? Am I already considered your friend?"
Ei smiled and nodded: "You are already friends with the Regent, and I am also friends with the Regent. Since the Regent is our mutual friend, this means that we can also be friends. Moreover, we are both of the Seven Archons and should have more contact and help each other. It is a pity that among the Seven, it seems that only the incarnation of the Anemo Archon is keen on gatherings. It is a pity that I cannot get along with him, and without his organization, the gathering of the Seven has never been held again. Fortunately, with the excuse of the Regent's wedding, there are now four deities gathered here in Inazuma; the old man and that incarnation of the Anemo Archon have already arrived."
Nahida: "I am sorry, because my situation is special, I don't remember the gathering. Then I will trouble Ei to introduce me later."
Then he took out an exquisitely packaged gift box from behind him out of thin air and said: "I heard from the Regent that you like desserts, and I happen to like them too. This is a specialty of Sumeru that I made myself, Date Candies. Please try it."
Ei took the gift box from Nahida, unable to stop the joy on his face, while secretly thinking in his heart, giving gifts requires reciprocity. This is a dessert made by Nahida himself. Should he also make a dessert from Inazuma to reciprocate?
If this thought of Ei were known by the Regent and others, he would definitely try his best to stop this from happening because Inazuma would not want to take responsibility for poisoning the deity of Sumeru.
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