Ayaka Kamisato nodded.
Then she said to Takumi:
"Then I'll call you tomorrow after I finish arranging everything."
"When the time comes, we'll go together!"
Saying this, Ayaka smiled brightly.
Takumi had no objections.
They would go together tomorrow.
After confirming this matter, the two reluctantly separated.
Each returned to their place of rest.
Ayaka and Takumi were not living together now, so they split up here.
Takumi returned to the manor.
Then he called Zhongli over for a drink.
Unexpectedly, Venti found out that Takumi was drinking and immediately rushed over.
Coincidentally, Amber and the others also happened to arrive.
Seeing Venti run in, they were confused.
"Lord Barbatos?"
Why was the Anemo Archon here too?
This puzzled them.
"Hey, you're here too?"
"Why are you all here?"
Venti was surprised to see the Mond knights gathered.
Was today some special occasion?
Takumi inviting people to drink, Mond's group arriving—it seemed lively.
"Shut up, you drunkard."
"You rushed over the moment you sensed wine."
Takumi rolled his eyes at him.
Venti only chuckled.
Takumi was speechless but didn't bother dwelling on it.
Instead, he invited Amber and the others to sit.
Then he took out the wine.
Seeing Zhongli and Venti arrive, everyone exchanged confused glances.
But soon, they relaxed.
After staying here so long, they already knew what kind of people these two were.
They treated them like ordinary elders.
Everyone took their seats.
There were quite a few people today.
So Takumi and Nuwa opened two tables.
It wasn't just Zhongli who came.
A moment later, Lumine, Paimon, and Yae Miko also joined.
Takumi sat with Zhongli, Venti, and Raiden Shogun.
Ningguang sat with Amber and the others, discussing training arrangements.
After all, Liyue would soon hire Amber to instruct the Qianyan Army in using the Wind Wings.
Takumi and the others tasted the freshly brewed wine.
After taking a sip, Zhongli touched his chin and said:
"The taste is slightly different, but the overall effect is unchanged."
"Perhaps due to different materials."
Zhongli gave his assessment.
It tasted about eighty to ninety percent similar.
Takumi nodded.
"Then there's no problem."
"It's normal for the materials to vary."
"The rice used for brewing is from new cultivation research."
He sighed.
Reproducing it one hundred percent was impossible.
This result was already excellent.
Venti enjoyed himself greatly.
"Heh heh!"
"I haven't had this wine in so long. Takumi, give me a few jars!"
"I'll keep them in my collection!!"
He stared lovingly at the wine.
The first time he came to Liyue long ago, Zhongli had offered him wine like this.
He wasn't used to it at first, but quickly grew to love it.
Takumi curled his lip.
"Not now. Maybe later."
He didn't have much on hand and wouldn't give it all to this bard.
Venti immediately deflated.
Raiden Shogun also drank a few sips, then stopped.
She preferred sake.
These wines were too strong for her taste.
Seeing this, Takumi took out another bottle.
"Try this one."
"This should suit your taste better."
He poured a glass for Lumine and Yae Miko.
The two grew curious and tasted it.
"This is good!"
"I think I've had this before!"
Yae Miko was surprised.
Before she gained her current form, she had tasted something like this.
Ganyu had given her a similar drink.
Light aroma, mild alcohol, very pleasant.
Takumi wasn't surprised.
That fox had visited Liyue before.
Raiden Shogun also liked this wine.
After finishing her cup, she stared at Takumi.
The meaning was clear—she wanted more.
What could Takumi do?
He gave her a few bottles.
Seeing this, Venti pouted.
"A man who values women over friends!!"
So angry!
He asked for a few jars and got none.
Lumine didn't even respond—she only glanced at him.
Takumi rolled his eyes.
Too lazy to argue.
Everyone tasted the wines and began chatting.
Ningguang and Amber finished their discussion.
Amber would accompany Keqing to the Qianyan Army as an instructor, teaching them how to use the Wind Wings.
Amber was actually excited.
After all, she had partial Liyue ancestry.
She didn't mind teaching Liyue soldiers.
Everyone drank and talked until late at night before leaving.
The next morning, Takumi received a message from Ayaka.
Her ship was ready.
She told Takumi to wait at the lower bridge.
Takumi immediately prepared to leave.
Just as he stepped out, Klee and the girls on break ran over.
"Big brother Takumi, wait for me!!"
"Klee wants to go too!!"
Takumi sighed helplessly.
"Alright."
"Come on."
He walked down, with four little tails following him eagerly.
They soon reached the bridge.
At that moment, several transport ships arrived from the dock.
Takumi saw Ayaka standing aboard.
Seeing her, Takumi said to Klee and the others:
"We'll use the Wind Wings to fly to the ship."
"Understood?"
The children nodded quickly.
"Okay, big brother Takumi!!"
They looked excited.
When the ship approached, Takumi moved first.
He leapt aboard.
Klee and the others hurried after him.
One by one, they landed on the ship.
Sayu ran forward immediately when she saw Ayaka.
"Miss!"
Seeing Sayu, Ayaka smiled gently.
"Good morning, Sayu."
This girl was practically living in Liyue now.
She probably forgot she was from Inazuma.
Ayaka felt a bit helpless at the thought.