Chapter 427: There's Soon to Be No Place for Me in This House (Please Subscribe!!)

Inazuma, Lidao Port.

The Kamisato family entourage stood anxiously on the shore, waiting.

Although Kamisato Ayaka had only been away from Inazuma for a few days.

Yet during these days, the Kamisato head of household and the Lady felt as though each day dragged on for years, fearing little Ayaka might not be well off in Liyue.

Upon learning that little Ayaka would return to Inazuma today.

The Kamisato family had already begun waiting early by the port, awaiting the return of the Young Lady of the Kamisato house.

After little Ayaka disembarked, the first thing she saw were her parents standing by the port.

She ran swiftly into her mother's arms.

Seeing her father's and mother's somewhat haggard faces, little Ayaka felt deep guilt in her heart.

She knew that since she had suddenly disappeared, her father and mother must have been extremely worried.

Worried? That was an understatement.

Ayaka's father nearly turned over every inch of land in the Sacred Sakura Forest.

Had Jiang Yan not sent news in time, the Kamisato house would likely have been in chaos for quite some time.

After a brief moment of affection, little Ayaka looked up and apologized to her parents:

"Father, Mother, I'm sorry for making you worry."

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Ayaka's father stroked Ayaka's small head and gently shook his head.

"Ayaka, the ones who truly should say sorry are us."

Ayaka's mother nodded in agreement.

"Yes, all this time, your father and I only thought about what kind of person you should become, and in doing so, neglected your feelings."

"These past two days, your father and I have been reflecting on our mistakes."

"Rather than turning you into an outstanding heir of the Kamisato family, your father and I would much rather see you grow up safely, healthily, and happily."

At that moment, Kamisato Arataki looked at his parents, and light sparkled in the little boy's eyes.

"Then... then Father, Mother, can I perhaps......"

He wanted to go fight bugs with his friends.

"No!"

The Kamisato head of household glanced lightly at Kamisato Arataki.

"You still have many lessons to complete today; your etiquette tutor is already waiting for you at home."

Kamisato Arataki:...

So love can disappear, can't it?

So there's soon going to be no place for me in this house, is there?

Still, with his little sister back, young Arataki was very happy.

As long as his little sister could grow up happily, he would bear the rest himself.

He was confident he could protect his little sister!

No one else but him would be allowed to bully her!

"Alright, today is a joyful day; why are you being so harsh?"

Ayaka's mother lightly tapped Ayaka's father, then smiled and said to Arataki and Ayaka.

"Let's go, we're heading home."

"Mm!"

Ayaka held her mother's hand, telling her about the things that happened to her in Liyue.

Along the way, Ayaka's parents and Arataki listened carefully as little Ayaka recounted the stories of what happened in Liyue.

Not only Ayaka's mother, but even Arataki and Ayaka's father could tell that little Ayaka held a great fondness for this person named Jiang Yan.

One could say that every few sentences, Ayaka would mention "Brother Jiang Yan."

And every time little Ayaka mentioned this person named Jiang Yan, the light in her watery eyes revealed a brightness her mother had never seen in Ayaka's eyes before.

Ayaka's mother listened with a smile as little Ayaka recounted her tale.

It seemed little Ayaka had someone important in her heart as well.

Beside them, young Arataki felt rather uneasy.

Clearly, he was Kamisato Ayaka's own brother, yet from little Ayaka's words, it felt as though that "Brother Jiang Yan" was her real brother.

If given the chance, Kamisato Arataki really wanted to meet the man named Jiang Yan that little Ayaka spoke of.

He wanted to see what kind of person could have such ability to make his little sister remember him so constantly.

Meanwhile, a complex expression flashed in Ayaka's father's eyes.

Ayaka's mother and young Arataki did not know who Jiang Yan was, but he, as her father, did.

After all, a few days ago, this man named Jiang Yan had already revealed his identity.

Liyue's Tianquan!

The Wood Spirit Immortal Lord who visited Inazuma during the early days of Inazuma's founding!

According to records, this Immortal Lord could be called both the benefactor of all Inazuma and a demon.

The Liyue Navy and Air Force he established had once supported Inazuma during the calamity war five hundred years ago; later, this Immortal Lord personally came to Inazuma and saved everyone in Inazuma.