Chapter 338: Zhongli Is About to Lose His Job. This Errand-Running Work, Kirara Is Much More Professional Than Him
Kaedehara Kazuha originally had no plans to participate in this competition.
He originally didn't even know how to play Genius Invokation TCG.
It was just that recently Big Sis Beidou had returned to Liyue on business.
The Genius Invokation TCG trend was in full swing here.
Even Mu Yang's [Muyu Snow City] had undergone expansion and reconstruction just for playing cards.
Kazuha really liked this shop. The non-alcoholic drinks were perfect for him.
He was originally just a [silent observer who watches the game].
He enjoyed watching others play but never joined in himself.
A few days ago, Beidou brought a small box onto the ship.
Inside were many beautifully designed cards, and she even played several matches with the crew.
Her enthusiasm was so high that she drank quite a bit more wine.
Kazuha knew it was the Box of Treasures. Seeing that Beidou was losing more than winning, he stepped in to help her win a few rounds. Unexpectedly, Big Sis treated him as a genius because of it.
Only then was he 'forced' to sign up for the Genius Invokation TCG King Grand Prix.
It was said that Mu Yang was funding the competition.
The prize money was extremely generous.
Even if he didn't win the championship, it would still be a considerable income.
So Kazuha got serious.
If he was going to participate, he would show his true skills.
If he could place, he could also buy some good wine for everyone on the ship.
But who could have expected that in the semifinals he would face Mu Yang.
Kazuha often went to [Muyu Snow City] to watch people play cards.
He had also heard the legends about Mu Yang.
It was said that people who played Genius Invokation TCG with him, if their mentality wasn't strong enough, probably wouldn't want to roll dice again for the rest of their lives.
However, dice rolling could involve technique. Kazuha had fought his way to the semifinals, so he had seen it before.
He was actually quite eager to meet Mu Yang.
"Kaedehara Kazuha, please."
"Mu Yang."
The two began to decide who goes first...
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On the players' side.
Lumine had just sent Charlotte off.
Paimon was now somewhat impressed with Charlotte.
Earlier, Charlotte had only been talking about her [exclusive news] by herself.
Now, seeing her personally received by Ningguang, she knew Charlotte really had the skills.
"If this incident gets written into a report, we will appear in her exclusive news too, right?"
Little Paimon felt somewhat delighted, "Hehe, it feels like we're about to become famous."
Lumine held her forehead. The things they had done had already been in the newspapers countless times.
It was just that Paimon didn't like reading newspapers, and the only books she read were light novels and mystery supernatural magazines.
So she didn't know.
[Appearing in the news... Lumine's heart is completely calm, okay]
[Stormterror, Osial — didn't those stay on the headlines for a week or two?]
[Paimon probably thinks they're all about the same, since she doesn't contribute anyway]
[She might rank them based on post-battle food ()]
"Better to focus on the task at hand first. We can think about newspaper news later."
"Mm mm, got it. Then let's hurry to the competition venue and report the situation to Mu Yang."
The two had just prepared to enter from the harbor when they saw a lost-looking figure.
That person also had two tails and looked familiar.
"Isn't that the courier from Komaniya Express?"
Lumine walked over and saw her helplessly scratching her head, muttering, "Where should I go..."
"Hello, do you need any help?"
Kirara was startled by Paimon's voice, even her cat tail straightened up.
"Wah!... Eh? You two are... the people from the Cat's Tail tavern in Mondstadt before."
"Mm, I'm Paimon, this is Lumine. We meet again, what a coincidence."
Kirara smiled and greeted them, "Hello hello, I'm Kirara, a courier from Inazuma's Komaniya Express."
After she finished speaking, she thought for a moment. She seemed to have heard the names Lumine and Paimon somewhere...
"Are you two Miss Shenhe's good friends?"
Paimon was a bit surprised, "Mm, you know Shenhe too?"
Of course Kirara knew her. She often came to [Muyu Snow City] for drinks.
She also frequently heard Shenhe mention Lumine's name.
It was just bad luck that the two had never met.
After some conversation, Lumine learned that Kirara was lost.
"The recipient is the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Director, Miss Hu Tao. I've been wandering around here for half a day but still can't find it."
"We're familiar with this. We'll lead the way for you."
Unexpectedly, when they arrived at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, no one was there except a silent ferryman.
He pointed toward the Genius Invokation TCG competition site.
The group understood what he meant and hurried toward the venue.
By the time they arrived, Mu Yang's match had already ended.
From the expressions of the two on the stage, it was clear.
Mu Yang had defeated Kaedehara Kazuha.
Hu Tao popped out from the side, "Aiya, isn't this Lumine? Why did you come so late?"
"Did you come to cheer for me, or to cheer for Mu Yang?"
[Can this even create a harem fight?]
[You are all my wings]
[I came at the wrong time...]
Lumine smiled, "I'll cheer for whoever wins. Remember to split the prize money with me."
After the joke, she introduced Hu Tao to Kirara.
Hu Tao saw the girl's Inazuma-style outfit and immediately became interested.
"Oh! Could it be that Miss Kirara heard about the recent event our Wangsheng Funeral Parlor is holding and crossed the ocean..."
Lumine quickly stopped her. The girl was a courier, not here to order your services.
Kirara took out a box and asked Hu Tao to sign for it.
"Let me see... Yes, yes, this is what I wanted."
"Express delivery these days is really convenient... No need to trouble the Consultant with errands anymore."
[[Six-thousand-year-old with cold legs, it really is inconvenient]]
[Big balls. If Zhongli doesn't even have to run errands to buy sesame oil, won't he just become a freeloader?]
[Isn't he already?]
[Zhongli: Oh no, the public-funded eating and drinking trip to Chenyu Vale is gone too]
Hearing Hu Tao's praise, Kirara also started promoting her own company.
Who would have thought the mischievous Hu Tao would climb up the pole.
She took Kirara's words seriously.
"Miss Kirara, can you really deliver anything? Can you deliver living people? What about those on the edge of life and death?"
This enthusiasm was too much for Kirara to handle, so she quickly hid behind Lumine.
"Alright, Hu Tao, let's talk about that next time. You should hurry and prepare for the finals with Mu Yang."
Hu Tao seemed to notice that the cat girl was a bit shy around strangers.
Helpless, she could only temporarily shelve the business expansion.
Kirara poked her head out from behind Lumine.
"Can... can I trouble you for a few more minutes to give me a five-star review?"
"Five stars? That's not enough! This service deserves at least seven stars! No, nine stars!"
"Eh, five stars is enough, five stars is enough. I appreciate your enthusiasm."
Kirara thanked Lumine for her help.
"I hope the next time you see me, it won't be when I'm lost."
Although she really wanted to stay and watch Mu Yang's match.
There were still so many deliveries on hand that wouldn't wait.
After the Sakoku Decree was lifted, Komaniya Express business boomed, and the company hired many new people.
Cross-nation deliveries were still mostly handled by Kirara.
After all, she was a youkai, so her legs were much stronger than ordinary people's.
After Kirara left, Mu Yang also came down from the stage.
He walked to Lumine's side, "Any leads on that [Card Thief]?"