Afterward, the two continued to wander leisurely through the streets of Inazuma.
Along the way, they unexpectedly saw a large crowd gathered near the distant dock.
They were all soldiers of the Tenryou Commission, and Kujou Sara was among them.
They were surrounding a youth dressed entirely in green, seemingly interrogating him about something.
Yuuko originally intended to take a detour and ignore the trouble, but Yae Miko seemed slightly interested in the situation:
"Yuuko, let's go over and see what's happening."
Yuuko showed a surprised expression: "I thought you, Miko, weren't interested in this kind of trouble."
Yae Miko looked displeased: "Yuuko, you think too little of my sense of responsibility. I am, after all, a part of Inazuma, and I constantly think of Inazuma's well-being~"
You certainly don't talk like that when you're being a scum woman... Yuuko thought to himself, but didn't object:
"Then let's go over and see what's going on."
Just like that, the two temporarily changed their route and walked toward that direction.
Along the way, Yuuko also noticed that Yae Miko's expression was slightly solemn.
Perhaps the youth dressed entirely in green had an unusual identity.
Otherwise, given the personality of this scum woman, she would absolutely never involve herself in such trouble.
After walking over, Yae Miko was the first to greet Kujou Sara in the crowd:
"Sara, long time no see. Has something happened?"
Kujou Sara turned around, and upon realizing the visitor was Yae Miko, she slightly bowed her head toward Lady Yae:
"Lady Yae, we are currently interrogating a suspect. This person is suspected of stealing items placed in the ship's hold."
Yae Miko frowned slightly and asked, "Was something stolen?"
Kujou Sara showed a surprised expression and explained:
"What was stolen were some of the books Yae Publishing House is scheduled to release soon. I thought Lady Yae already knew about this."
"I was on a date with Yuuko, so how would I know about this?" Yae Miko helplessly spread her hands. "And seriously, someone would steal light novels?"
After speaking, Yae Miko sighed again and asked:
"Speaking of which... stealing books that are currently being released... could it be that they stole Yuuko's book?"
Kujou Sara blinked, then shifted her gaze to Yuuko:
"If it's the book 'Reincarnated as the Raiden Shogun, I'm Having Yuri with Yae Miko,' then yes, it is."
"They'd even steal a book like that?" Yuuko, standing nearby, complained helplessly.
Kujou Sara nodded, then focused her attention back on the youth dressed entirely in green:
"Currently, the main suspect is the youth named Venti, because after the theft, he was found sleeping soundly at the location of the theft."
Yuuko examined the youth named Venti and muttered:
"But that guy looks quite decent. He doesn't seem like an LSP, so he shouldn't be stealing even my work."
Kujou Sara shook her head: "I am only suspicious right now; I haven't concluded that he is definitely the culprit."
At this moment, Yae Miko, who had been silent for a long time, spoke up:
"I don't think he's the culprit, you know. Although I have no proof, that guy is only interested in alcohol."
Kujou Sara frowned slightly: "Does Lady Yae know this person?"
Yae Miko chuckled: "I suppose we can count ourselves as acquaintances. Of course, I have no evidence, nor can I prove that he wouldn't steal."
Because of this, Kujou Sara shook her head: "If there is no proof, then we cannot let him go."
Yae Miko helplessly waved her hand: "Sara, you are as stubborn as ever."
Kujou Sara crossed her arms and offered no reply.
The two sides reached a stalemate.
Yae Miko wanted Kujou Sara to release the youth named Venti, but Kujou Sara refused.
While the two were arguing, Yuuko couldn't stand it anymore. He pulled Yae Miko aside and quietly asked:
"Miko, I feel like you want to help Venti get out of this. Is he a very important guest to Inazuma?"
Yae Miko thought for a moment and replied:
"In a sense, yes, he is a quite important guest. He is a prominent figure from Mondstadt."
Yae Miko did not directly reveal Venti's identity to Yuuko.
This was because Yae Miko did not want Yuuko to get involved with troublesome people and matters.
Afterward, Yae Miko sighed again:
"Anyway, I can confirm that he is absolutely not the one who stole the books. He doesn't have such a trivial hobby. The problem now is that Sara is too inflexible. If the interrogation continues, I worry it might displease him."
Hearing this, Yuuko also fell silent.
Judging by Yae Miko's attitude, the youth named Venti must not be a simple person.
Nor would he commit an act like stealing books.
It really wasn't good for a guest visiting Inazuma to be wrongfully accused right after arriving.
At this point, Yae Miko sighed once more:
"Even if it's just to uphold Inazuma's reputation, we must help clear Venti's suspicion. Otherwise, during such an important festival, leaving a bad impression on this foreign friend might even affect trade between our two nations later on."
"That is true." Yuuko agreed with this sentiment.
Just as he was thinking about how to resolve the matter, he suddenly saw a purple figure walking over from a distance.
It was the ruler of Inazuma, Raiden Ei.
Raiden Ei came up to the two of them, then looked toward Kujou Sara's location and asked softly:
"Miko, Yuuko, has something happened here? I happened to pass by and saw you gathered here."
Raiden Ei's arrival caused Yae Miko to flash her scum smile again:
"Ei, your timing is perfect. This matter needs you to step forward and resolve it."
With that, Yae Miko began explaining the sequence of events to Raiden Ei.
After listening, Raiden Ei also showed a thoughtful expression:
"I see. We certainly cannot allow that person to be wrongfully accused right after arriving in Inazuma."
Seeing this, Yuuko said with slight surprise:
"General, you also seem to believe Venti isn't the culprit?"
Raiden Ei smiled: "Although he is unreliable, he is definitely not the kind of person who would do something like this."
"Is that so." Yuuko fell into contemplation.
Based on the attitudes of Yae Miko and Raiden Ei toward the youth's identity, Yuuko had actually figured out roughly who he was.
"Then, let us go over and resolve this matter." With that, Raiden Ei walked toward the crowd.
As soon as Raiden Ei approached, the soldiers of the Tenryou Commission immediately bowed respectfully: "Her Excellency, the General!"
Even Kujou Sara became slightly flustered due to Raiden Ei's arrival:
"H-Her Excellency, the General!? Why are you here in a place like this?"
Raiden Ei smiled: "I was simply passing by while enjoying the festival, and then came over to take a look."
After speaking, Raiden Ei's gaze fell upon the youth named Venti, who was dressed entirely in green, and she said:
"Sara, the book theft must have been committed by someone else. That person would not do such a thing. Furthermore, he is a friend invited here from Mondstadt, and regardless of whether he is the culprit, he should not be treated this way."
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