Chapter 561

"Then I'll head over first. Thanks, boss."

"Looking for Paimon to perform as a resident singer? Is this cat-ear girl serious?"

Hearing this, the purple cat's face was full of existential doubt.

That creaking, sawing-wood-like violin sound,

Are you sure the customers actually like it?

Wouldn't all the customers just be scared away?

What kind of grudge does that Cat's Tail tavern have against you?

For you to torment them like this.

Or maybe, do Mondstadt people just like this kind of music?

Thinking of this possibility, the purple cat's expression became even more bizarre.

But a glint of understanding flashed in Han Feng's eyes.

"So that's the plan!"

He probably took a liking to Paimon's "talent" on the violin.

He wants to use her "exquisitely beautiful" playing to achieve his "evil" goal.

"Tsk tsk, if we pair that with the mouth-chewing wine she just got, things will get really interesting."

A faint smile appeared at the corner of Han Feng's mouth.

It's just unknown whether Mondstadt people would enjoy this kind of treatment.

After learning Paimon's location, Diona hurriedly trotted over.

However, she didn't see that blonde girl.

Only little Klee and a floating object were playing games.

"Huh? Didn't the boss say the person was here?"

Diona was a bit puzzled.

After thinking for a moment, she still asked little Klee beside her.

As the Spark Knight of the Knights of Favonius, Mondstadt City's famous Fire-Igniting-Mountains True Lord,

Diona still knew her.

"Klee, did you see a blonde big sister here? The one who was playing an instrument in the comic shop earlier."

Diona gestured with her hand.

"A blonde big sister? Klee didn't see one!"

Little Klee shook her head.

There were only her and little Paimon here.

"Someone playing an instrument?"

Little Paimon poked her head out curiously.

Isn't that her?

Does this cat-tail girl need something from her?

Thinking of this, little Paimon spoke up and asked.

"Did you need something from me?"

"Yes, I do. Huh? You... you're that blonde girl?"

Hearing someone respond, Diona was delighted for a moment.

But upon seeing it was little Paimon, she was immediately stunned.

This little twerp is that blonde girl?

"You mean Miyazono Kaori, right?"

Little Paimon understood.

Without explaining further, she decided to just prove it with facts.

So with a thought, she transformed into Miyazono Kaori's appearance.

"Alright, what did you need from me?"

"Wow, little Paimon can actually transform!"

Seeing the beautiful girl suddenly appear, little Klee blinked her eyes.

As if she had discovered something fun.

Her eyeballs rolled around, no one knew what mischievous scheme she was plotting.

"That's right, you're exactly who I'm looking for!"

Seeing the familiar blonde girl appear before her, Diona got a bit excited.

Without bothering to question why she could transform, she eagerly invited her.

"Cat's Tail tavern needs a resident singer. Would you like to give it a try?"

"Eh eh eh? You... you're actually inviting me to be a resident singer at the tavern?"

Little Paimon was shocked.

She had performed before.

But judging from everyone's reaction in the shop, she still had some self-awareness about it.

Even so, someone came to invite her?

Could it be that this tavern has a grudge against you?

Thinking of this, little Paimon looked at Diona with a strange expression.

"Ahem, um, well, I think your performance was... was okay, and just because they didn't like listening to it doesn't mean you didn't play well.

"Maybe it's because they don't understand the beauty of your music!"

Diona cleared her throat twice, then began to earnestly spout nonsense.

Otherwise, if she told the truth — that she had invited her along specifically to destroy Mondstadt's wine industry —

wouldn't she get beaten to death by her?

For her own safety and her dream, she could only resort to this underhanded tactic for now.

Once everything was over later, she would properly apologize to her.

"That makes sense, what you're saying really makes sense!"

Hearing such an argument, Paimon felt her eyes light up.

Wasn't that exactly right?

Everyone's taste is different.

Even a lump of dung has someone who likes it.

Let alone her violin performance.

Ah, ptooey, that analogy isn't quite appropriate.

But the more Paimon thought about it, the more possible it seemed.

Maybe Boss Tou and Ying and the others simply didn't know how to appreciate it.

Besides, there was no harm in giving it a try.

There wouldn't be any loss either.

"Fine, I'm in!"

Thinking of this, Paimon agreed to it directly.

873 — without even asking about the pay.

Are you kidding?

As long as there was a place to showcase her talent, she was already very satisfied.

"Great, then let's go to Cat's Tail Tavern. I just happened to get a recipe for a new drink, so we can try it out later."

Seeing Paimon agree, Diona excitedly began to invite her along.

"I can go, but..."

Paimon's gaze turned toward little Klee.

She had promised to play games with her.

Leaving just like that didn't feel quite right.