Lumine looked at the red-cheeked Fischl, and at Aether sitting there, pretending to look out the window, but in reality, who knew what he was thinking.
A smile couldn't help but appear on her face as she walked in front of the two of them.
"Good morning, both of you."
Just now, on the stairs, she had deliberately made a little noise; otherwise, the two of them might not have stopped until she came downstairs.
She didn't want to interrupt them, but time didn't allow it. After all, they had things to do today.
Anyway, there would be plenty of opportunities, no need to rush this moment.
"G-good morning," Aether slowly greeted, his expression a bit awkward under Lumine's teasing gaze.
After all, last night he had said that he wouldn't make a move on Fischl so soon.
Yes, he didn't even dare to say he wouldn't make a move on Fischl, but rather that he wouldn't do it so soon.
He was already being very conservative, but who would have thought that after just one night, perhaps only a few hours, such an unexpected incident would occur…
Yes, this time it really was an accident too.
Before touching Fischl, he had specifically maintained his composure and explained his physique problem to Fischl.
He didn't know if Fischl had actually listened… But in any case, in the end, he couldn't control himself, and Fischl didn't refuse.
Perhaps in this situation, any normal female wouldn't refuse Aether.
His charm was almost unsolvable.
"Fischl, do you have a fever? Why does your face look so red?" Lumine moved her gaze back to Fischl, asking with feigned concern.
"No! I, I don't have a fever…" Fischl was startled by Lumine, and she didn't even speak in her usual tone anymore.
She was very flustered, lowering her head and shrinking into the sofa, not daring to look at Lumine's face.
Seeing this, Lumine's smile grew even brighter. She stroked her chin and carefully observed Fischl's cheeks.
Besides the lingering blush, there seemed to be traces of Aether's recent touch on her lips.
"Cough, Lumine, has Paimon woken up? I should probably be heading to Mondstadt City soon," Aether lightly coughed, asking Lumine.
He also managed to rescue Fischl from Lumine's scrutinizing gaze, and Fischl visibly breathed a sigh of relief.
Aether knew that Lumine had most likely seen what happened between him and Fischl just now, but to avoid embarrassing Fischl, he didn't bring it up proactively.
"Ah, not yet. I'll go wake him up in a bit," Lumine chuckled, then said to Aether.
"Speaking of which, Oz isn't here either. Is he still sleeping?"
"Hmm, still…" Just as Fischl was about to say something, her Vision lit up.
A moment later, Oz appeared before them.
"Good morning, everyone." Oz shook himself off, then looked at them and said.
"I am truly ashamed. I didn't expect everyone to be up so early." Oz said, looking at Fischl.
He had originally thought he could come out at this time and wake Fischl up, but to his surprise, everyone was already there when he emerged from the Vision. He seemed to be the last one.
"Uh, I'm going to prepare breakfast first." Star looked at the group, then got up and said.
"Ah, then I'll go wake Paimon up too." Lumine also immediately stood up when she saw this.
The two moved quickly. Almost instantly, only Fischl, Oz, a person, and a bird were left in the living room.
"Uh, Damselette, what's wrong?" Oz looked at Fischl with some confusion.
Today's Fischl was unusually silent, and emotionally, she didn't seem unhappy.
"Oz, I, I'm fine… It's just that I woke up too early today, and I'm still a bit sleepy." Fischl looked up at Oz, instinctively wanting to share what happened this morning with him and ask for his advice.
But recalling what Star had said about not revealing their matters, she changed her mind in the end.
In truth, even if she were to tell Oz, Fischl wouldn't know how to begin.
"Is that so?" Oz looked at Fischl doubtfully. He always felt that things were not that simple, but Fischl had no intention of elaborating.
"That's right. *Cough*, alright, let's get ready. We should head back to Mondstadt after breakfast."
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After a morning passed, Springvale was not far from Mondstadt, and they quickly arrived before Katheryne.
They said they needed to find an expert in this field, but besides Albedo, they weren't sure who else in Mondstadt had the ability to break curses.
The Adventurers' Guild was full of hidden talents, so asking Katheryne was definitely the right move.
"Katheryne, the destined hour approaches. The blessed covenant has revealed itself to you. I require that answer." Fischl seemed to have returned to her usual self on the way, speaking somewhat obscurely to Katheryne.
"Uh, let me see. You need help, right?" Katheryne was silent for a moment, then looked at them and asked.
"To actually understand Fischl's words, Katheryne is truly amazing!" Paimon exclaimed in surprise.
Although they could now generally understand what Fischl said, most of the time they still needed a moment to think.
It was surprising how quickly Katheryne could interpret Fischl's words. Truly impressive.
"In any case, is there an expert in curses or hexes?" Star asked Katheryne.
"Hexes, probably not, but there is a certain Astrologist." Katheryne pondered for a moment, then told them.
"The wandering Astrologist Mona happens to be in Mondstadt as well. Do you know her?"
"Mona?" Star glanced at Lumine, but Lumine also shook her head.
"She is a very powerful Astrologist. Perhaps she can help with your investigation." Katheryne explained.
"And as it happens, she should be coming over to discuss a previous commission with me soon. Please wait a moment; she'll be here shortly."
"Then we'll wait a bit." Star discussed it with the two, then made a decision.
Astrologist. Star heard a new profession once again.
It sounds like someone good at divination, right? Will it help with this incident…
They didn't have to wait long. Soon, the voice of a Damselette came from afar.
"Katheryne, why are there so many people here?"
Star turned her head to look. In the distance, a blue-clad Damselette with a large wizard's hat was slowly walking towards them.
"I… what!?" Star's eyes widened.
What kind of outfit is this? It's too outrageous!?
Star's heart, uncooperatively, began to pound. That familiar feeling returned.
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